In the nearly 232-year history of the US Senate there have only been 11 Black senators
Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers. But…
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11 of 22 Chinese miners trapped in gold mine rescued, ten others dead
Eleven miners who were trapped in a gold mine for more than two weeks in eastern China have been rescued, while ten so far have died, Chinese state…
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Driver in custody after Portland vehicle killed pedestrian, injured at least 5 others
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…
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Fauci says he worried Trump’s disinfectant comment would make people ‘start doing dangerous and foolish things’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Monday evening he was extremely worried by former President Donald…
Continue ReadingThe viral meme of Bernie Sanders has been made into a crocheted doll, and it’s now being auctioned for charity
The image from President Joe Biden’s inauguration of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting with his legs crossed wearing brown and white gloves made a…
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, announced Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas.…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea has used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea has used AI to bring a superstar back to life, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…
Continue ReadingMan in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured five others over a dozen blocks
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean has used AI to bring a superstar back to life, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…
Continue ReadingTom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19
Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and…
Continue ReadingMan in custody after Portland vehicle struck, injured at least six pedestrians over a dozen blocks
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people in Portland, Oregon, authorities…
Continue ReadingAn American Sign Language interpreter will now appear at all White House press briefings
The Biden administration will have an American Sign Language interpreter at every White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.…
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Man who says he was hit by Tacoma police car claims he was left traumatized
A man who claims he was struck by a police cruiser in Tacoma, Washington — an incident that sparked a weekend protest — said he will…
Continue ReadingThese entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President…
Continue ReadingAt least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians
A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said…
Continue ReadingNew Geisinger facility coming to Muncy
Click here for updates on this story MUNCY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Construction is still ongoing for the new Geisinger…
Continue ReadingShort-eared owl released in the Poconos
Click here for updates on this story STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A short-eared owl now has a new home in the…
Continue ReadingOklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season
Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep.…
Continue ReadingHundreds, including Navalny’s wife Yulia, detained as protests in his support sweep across Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, was detained in Moscow on Saturday on the sidelines of a protest held in support of…
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