White woman sues over termination after calling police on a Black man in Central Park
Amy Cooper, who was fired last May after she was videotaped calling police on a Black birdwatcher in New York City’s Central Park, is suing her…
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An eighth noose has found at an Amazon construction site in Connecticut
After yet another apparent noose was discovered at the construction site of an Amazon fulfillment center in Windsor, Connecticut on Wednesday, local…
Continue ReadingThe pandemic’s essential workers are again the victims of a mass shooting — this time in San Jose
San Jose, California, officials said for more than a year, local transit employees battled the dangers of Covid-19 — only to now fall victim to…
Continue ReadingOhio’s Vax-a-Million lottery boosts Covid-19 vaccination rate, governor says
A chance to win a $1 million prize has helped boost Ohio’s Covid-19 vaccination rate by 45%, Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday. The jump came…
Continue ReadingA transgender woman placed in a men’s prison after alleging abuse has been moved to a women’s facility
A transgender woman placed in a men’s prison after filing a lawsuit alleging abuse at New Jersey’s Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for…
Continue ReadingAn alligator from Louisiana was discovered on a South Texas beach over 400 miles away, raising questions about how it got there
When members of the National Park Service’s (NPS) turtle patrol were scouting the South Texas shore for sea turtles, they spotted an unusual…
Continue Reading2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the 2022 Winter Olympics scheduled to be held in Beijing. The games are scheduled to take place February 4-20, 2022. The…
Continue ReadingBaby squid and tardigrades are heading to space
“Water bears” and baby squid are about to hitch a ride to space. No, we’re not starting an aquarium in space. These animals will be…
Continue ReadingBaby squid and tartigrades are heading to space
“Water bears” and baby squid are about to hitch a ride to space. No, we’re not starting an aquarium in space. These animals will be…
Continue ReadingOhio town votes to become ‘sanctuary city for the unborn’
The city council in Lebanon, Ohio, voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass an ordinance that outlawed abortion in the town. The ordinance declares…
Continue ReadingFrench students sentenced for anti-Chinese Covid-19 Twitter posts
Four young adults in France have been found guilty of “public insult of racist nature and incitement to commit a crime” by a Paris court…
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At least 8 dead after shooting at public transit rail yard in San Jose, California
A gunman opened fire at a public transit rail yard in San Jose, California, Wednesday morning, killing at least 8 people and wounding others, Deputy…
Continue ReadingFormer Penn State President Graham Spanier will start prison sentence on July 9, judge rules
Graham Spanier, the former Pennsylvania State University president convicted of one misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child in…
Continue ReadingLawmakers believe there is no labor shortage, just workers who want to be paid more
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The lack of workers for businesses is a growing issue across…
Continue ReadingNYPD: Danial Shaukat, Ashan Azad, Haider Anjam arrested in back-to-back anti-semitic attacks
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Three suspects are facing hate crimes charges after several…
Continue ReadingMan bashed with traffic tube in unprovoked Midtown attack
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Police are searching for the suspect behind a vicious,…
Continue ReadingHoward University will name its College of Fine Arts after Chadwick Boseman
Two decades ago, Chadwick Boseman graduated from Howard University with a degree from the College of Fine Arts. Now, that school will bear his name.…
Continue ReadingFoul smell leads to discovery of 5-10 dead cats in abandoned home
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Authorities said a call having to do with a foul odor coming from…
Continue ReadingGym memberships canceled over Black Lives Matter, pride flags
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — CrossFit Immersion in Coral Springs is a place where people feel…
Continue ReadingMarilyn Manson wanted on ‘active arrest warrant’ for assault
Click here for updates on this story GILFORD, New Hamshire (WBZ) — New Hampshire police have an “active arrest…
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