17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week. An eruption could be imminent
Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological…
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Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, bullied UK staff
Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied several staff members after a British…
Continue ReadingChicago mayor unveils changes to search warrant policy in the fallout of a botched raid on social worker’s home
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city officials unveiled a series of proposals to reform the city’s policy and procedures on search warrants in…
Continue ReadingChina approves sale of traditional medicine products to treat Covid-19
China has approved three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products for sale to help treat Covid-19, the government’s National Medical…
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut launches stop for nothing — not even a pandemic. Here’s how they did it
The wonders of spaceflight never ceased in 2020, despite the pandemic’s best efforts. Four launches — including two historic missions…
Continue ReadingA dramatic rescue saves more than 30 crew members from a sinking ship off Nova Scotia
More than 30 crew members were rescued via helicopters and naval vessels after a fire erupted on their ship roughly 130 miles from the Canadian…
Continue ReadingMyanmar a ‘war zone’ as security forces open fire on peaceful protesters, killing 38
At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar’s security forces opened fire on young peaceful protesters in towns and cities across the…
Continue ReadingA dramatic rescue saves more than 30 crewmembers from a sinking ship off Nova Scotia
More than 30 crew members were rescued via helicopters and naval vessels after a fire erupted on their ship roughly 130 miles from the Canadian…
Continue ReadingTexas power grid CEO is fired following widespread outages during winter storms
Following widespread power outages during a series of winter storms that left many Texas residents in the dark for days, the head of the organization…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s first transgender soldier found dead
South Korea’s first transgender soldier, who was discharged from the military last year for having gender reassignment surgery, was found dead…
Continue ReadingChicago priest Michael Pfleger faces third allegation of sex abuse
A third man has now accused Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor of the Saint Sabina parish in Chicago, of sexual abuse, according to an affidavit…
Continue Reading38 people killed in Myanmar’s deadliest day of protest, says UN envoy
At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar’s security forces opened fire on young peaceful protesters in towns and cities across the country…
Continue ReadingHome considered abandoned by neighbors is lingering source of pain following tornado
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Walk up and down Holly Street in East Nashville and…
Continue ReadingSinger makes furniture out of tornado-damaged buildings
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — While last year’s tornado outbreak left damage and…
Continue ReadingMan accused of stealing vases from cemetery
Click here for updates on this story BETHALTO, Illinois (KMOV) — Police are asking for help finding a man accused of…
Continue ReadingTennessee task force recovers 150 missing children
A total of 150 missing children ranging in age from 3 to 17 were recovered in January and February during a joint law enforcement operation,…
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13 people were killed in horrific crash after entering US through hole in Mexico border fence, officials say
The 13 people killed when an SUV was struck by a semitruck in California’s Imperial Valley are believed to be among dozens of undocumented…
Continue ReadingLocal restaurant owners upset over celebrity-owned ghost kitchens popping up in the state
Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (WFSB) — A new restaurant trend is popping up in Connecticut. These…
Continue ReadingAt a vaccination site in Miami, some wonder whether to choose newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine or Pfizer one
Those who showed up to a Miami vaccination site on Wednesday found themselves in the rare position where they got to choose which Covid-19 vaccine…
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