Wichita Police officer was wounded and a suspect killed in shooting, police say
An officer with the Wichita Police Department is in critical condition after being shot multiple times by a suspect during a “check welfare…
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Lindsay Lohan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of singer and actress Lindsay Lohan. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1986 Birthplace: New York, New York Birth name:…
Continue ReadingMissing US student Catherine Serou found dead in Russia
Russian authorities have found the body of Catherine Serou, a missing United States student who vanished earlier this week in the country’s…
Continue ReadingHouston deputy’s wife and stepchild shot by gunman inside their apartment, police say
An off-duty deputy’s wife and his 4-year-old stepdaughter were shot early Sunday morning when a gunman forced entry into their Houston, Texas,…
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Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best known for comedic farces such as…
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Here is a look at Charles Manson and the 1969 “Manson Family” murders. Personal Birth date: November 12, 1934 Death date: November 19,…
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Here’s a look at the life of former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1929 Birth place: Manila, Philippines…
Continue ReadingUganda’s first female boxer heads to Tokyo Olympics
After the Australian softball team, the Ugandan Olympic team is the next international team to arrive in Japan for pre-Game camp in their host town…
Continue ReadingUgandan Olympic coach tests positive for Covid after arriving in Japan
A coach in Uganda’s Olympic team tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Tokyo on Saturday night, according to Japanese officials. Uganda…
Continue Reading1964 Civil Rights Act Fast Facts
Here is a look at the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Considered the nation’s most important civil rights legislation since Reconstruction (1865-1877),…
Continue ReadingJulian Assange Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Personal Birth date: July 3, 1971 Birth place: Townsville, Queensland, Australia…
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Here’s some background information about active United States aircraft carriers. Ten of the active air carriers are in the Nimitz class and are…
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Here’s a look at the life of Andrea Yates, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning of her five children. Personal Birth…
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Here is a look at the life of the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Catherine (Kate) Middleton. Personal Birth date: January 9, 1982 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingA Wyoming woman died after falling 200 feet off a cliff during a sunrise hike
A woman died this week after she fell more than 200 feet from a Wyoming peak while on a sunrise hike with her husband, according to the Sheridan…
Continue ReadingTrump dashed dreams of reform in Iran. The country’s new hardline president is living proof
It should have been a spring day most Iranians could look forward to. The trees that lined Tehran’s boulevards glistened in the sun as a gentle…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills’ Cole Beasley says he’d rather retire than get Covid-19 vaccine
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley, in a challenge to the National Football League’s new Covid-19 training camp and preseason protocols,…
Continue ReadingThis cargo ship’s captain died aboard. The crew was stuck at sea for weeks, with a potential Covid outbreak on its hands
Captain Angelo Capurro started showing symptoms of Covid-19 on his second day at sea. Within five days, the 61-year-old skipper was confined to his…
Continue ReadingChina has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses
China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses, an astonishing milestone that comes as the country rolls out an unrivaled…
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