For Lavinia Darr, a public bus was dangerous territory. There were the other passengers, who she feared would be aghast at her physical flaws. And…
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (CTV News) — Scientists from across the U.S. and Puerto…
Continue ReadingFlorida’s governor announced he’ll order flags in the state flown at half-staff to honor the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh,…
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — There are only 28 shelter dogs left at CARE STL after a…
Continue ReadingSeven people were killed when a Nigerian military plane crashed on approach to Abuja airport on Sunday, a spokesman for Nigeria’s Air Force…
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — The final tally on the scoreboard doesn’t matter much,…
Continue ReadingHere’s some background information about the Quecreek Mine Rescue. From July 24 through 28, 2002, nine coal miners were trapped for 77 hours in…
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi…
Continue ReadingPolice opened fire on protesters in the Myanmar city of Mandalay on Saturday, leaving at least two dead, according to volunteer emergency workers…
Continue ReadingRussian authorities say they have detected what is believed to be “human infection with avian influenza H5N8,” the World Health…
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related…
Continue ReadingThree people were killed and two were injured in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana on Saturday. Deputies were called to the scene at the…
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Claudette Colvin did a revolutionary act nearly 10 months before Rosa Parks. In March 1955, the 15-year-old was arrested for refusing to give up her…
Continue ReadingYou’re probably familiar with the dangers that snow and ice pose for motorists. But how about your home? More than 73% of the United States…
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization’s preliminary report into the origins of the novel coronavirus will recommend more extensive contact tracing of…
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization’s preliminary report into the origins of the novel coronavirus will recommend more extensive contact tracing of…
Continue ReadingPolice in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, are searching for a suspect who opened fire at a bowling alley Saturday night, leaving one person dead and at…
Continue ReadingOne person is dead and another is severely injured after a small plane crashed in Cullman County, Alabama, Saturday, according to Cullman County…
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A United Airlines flight was forced to return to Denver International Airport Saturday after it suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff,…
Continue ReadingDubai’s royal family says Princess Latifa is “being cared for at home,” dismissing videos in which she accused them of holding her…
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