Scammers steal Michigan man’s $2,500 gold necklace after asking him to pray with them, police say
By Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — A Michigan man’s gold chain was stolen after…
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Police officer declares “Jesus” to get child from father having mental health crisis
By Marvin Hurst Click here for updates on this story HUTCHINS, Texas (KTVT) — Kenneth Knotts said no one was listening…
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100-year-old Bloomington man returns to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day
By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story APPLETON, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A group of World War II veterans…
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Cracker Barrel is in a battle for relevancy. One of its solutions is surprising
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino recently gave a devastatingly frank assessment of the…
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Oregon State baseball wins Game 1 in the regional in front of a packed Goss Stadium
The Oregon State Beavers won Game 1 in their regional 10-4 against Tulane Friday evening. The Beavers move on in the winner’s bracket and face off…
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Letters saying kids had won coveted seats at selective Chicago preschools sent by mistake
By Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Around 100 families said they were overjoyed to…
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Philadelphia sets Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time event
By Joe Brandt, Kyle Burton Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Pride Month was already off to a…
Continue ReadingColumbia security breaks up new encampment before alumni weekend, social media video shows
By Katie Houlis, Mark Prussin Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — Protesters erected a new…
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Hundreds of pride flags stolen in Carlisle, quickly replaced by community
By Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story CARLISLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Investigators in Carlisle are…
Continue ReadingMalaysian climber who died near top of Alaska’s Denali, North America’s tallest peak, is identified
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska (AP) — Park officials say a Malaysian climber likely died of exposure and altitude-related illness as he…
Continue ReadingUN development specialist Garry Conille arrives to Haiti to take up the post of prime minister
MIAMI (AP) — A U.N. development specialist tasked with restoring order to Haiti has arrived to the Caribbean nation to take up his new post as…
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Louisiana graduate finishes high school as valedictorian while being homeless
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A Louisiana high school senior experiencing homelessness recently graduated at the top of his class with the…
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United Airlines plane to undergo deep cleaning after several passengers report feeling sick on Vancouver-to-Houston flight
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines plane that departed from Vancouver, Canada, was removed from service to undergo a deep cleaning…
Continue ReadingPulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Ron Edmonds dies. His images of Reagan shooting are indelible
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Ron Edmonds has died. He was 77 and died Friday night in Virginia. Edmonds…
Continue ReadingKuwait’s emir names new crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s ruling emir has named the small nation’s new crown prince, nearly six months after he took the…
Continue ReadingLenny Kravitz rocks Wembley with pregame show at the Champions League final
LONDON (AP) — Europe’s biggest club soccer game got a taste of America when rocker Lenny Kravitz performed at Wembley Stadium before kickoff at…
Continue ReadingUS military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships
By SAM METZ Associated Press TAN TAN, Morocco (AP) — Military forces from the United States and nearly three dozen countries have wrapped up the…
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The Cleveland Museum of Art is set to return a 2,200-year-old statue to Libya
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A statue of a bearded man striding forward was crafted from black basalt over 2,000 years ago during the Ptolemaic…
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Recapping the Trump hush money charges, trial, verdict and questions
By Dan Berman, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump was convicted this week of 34 counts of felony business fraud in connection with hush…
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese face off in first WNBA game as Indiana Fever hold on to beat Chicago Sky in Commissioner’s Cup
By Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese transferred their already storied collegiate rivalry into the…
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