Louisiana chemical plant threatens to shut down if EPA emissions deadline isn’t relaxed
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press Denka Performance Elastomer in Louisiana threatened to shut down if the Biden administration doesn’t give…
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Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press Melinda French Gates ‘ has a long history of supporting the women’s movement, but it’s her new eye-popping…
Continue ReadingLocal coach completes 419-mile run to raise awareness for adolescent mental health
By Aaron Arellano Click here for updates on this story CORVALLIS, Oregon (KEZI) — After 28 days, a local coach finally…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey police union calls for ‘real consequences’ for drunk, rowdy teens after boardwalk unrest
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s statewide police union is calling for what it calls “real…
Continue ReadingNew Louisiana law will criminalize approaching police under certain circumstances
By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Critics of a new Louisiana law, which makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (7.6…
Continue ReadingMorgan Freeman Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor Morgan Freeman. Personal Birth date: June 1, 1937 Birth place: Memphis,…
Continue Reading6th grader spends last day of school in hospital after struck by a car
By Paige Meyer Click here for updates on this story HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WAAY) — A 12-year-old boy is in critical…
Continue ReadingSan Diego Police officer resigns after getting locked in back of patrol car with detainee
By Zac Self Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A San Diego Police officer resigned after becoming…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at autism. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incorporates a group of neurodevelopmental…
Continue ReadingOhio man gets probation after pleading guilty to threatening North Carolina legislator
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An Ohio man has been sentenced to supervised probation after pleading guilty to threatening to kill a North Carolina state…
Continue ReadingAkron road collapses, creating a sinkhole
By Maya Lockett Click here for updates on this story AKRON, Ohio (WEWS) — East Buchtel Avenue in Akron is closed after…
Continue Reading2001 Anthrax Attacks Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 2001 anthrax attacks, also referred to as Amerithrax. Facts about anthrax There are four…
Continue ReadingFormer police officer sues city and department, alleging racism and discrimination
By Chelsea Deffenbacher Click here for updates on this story EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — A former Eugene police officer has…
Continue ReadingTeachers lose everything in house fire
By Gabe Mahner Click here for updates on this story DUCK HILL, Mississippi (WTVA) — Two Grenada teachers and their…
Continue ReadingMichael J. Fox Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox. Personal Birth date: June 9, 1961 Birth…
Continue ReadingCanadians are eyeing moves to these cities for more affordable housing
By Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Faced with elevated housing prices, half…
Continue ReadingFigure skater Tessa Virtue reveals she’s expecting her first child
By Charlie Buckley Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Canadian figure-skating icon Tessa…
Continue Reading2 Ohio police officers smell trouble; what they did next might have saved a life
By Tracy Carloss Click here for updates on this story UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, Ohio (WEWS) — Two University Circle Police…
Continue ReadingMan caught on camera abandoning dog in the rain
By Garner Montgomery Click here for updates on this story NETTLETON, Mississippi (WTVA) — Video captured the shocking…
Continue ReadingTwo dead after dump trailer reportedly contacts power line
By Mike Mohundro Click here for updates on this story DUNKLIN COUNTY, Missouri (WSIL) — Two people are dead after a…
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