More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ than ever before, poll finds
A new poll shows that an unprecedented number of US adults identify as LGBTQ — and that young people, especially Generation Z, are driving the…
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The Florida official who set up a vaccine site for affluent ZIP codes and created a VIP list is under investigation, sheriff’s office says
A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a Manatee County official broke the law when she organized a Covid-19 vaccine drive limited…
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DC mayor’s sister dies from Covid-19
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday at age 64 from “complications related to Covid-19,” the mayor said in a…
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Bend man charged with extortion, accused of threat to report landscaper to ICE
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed an extortion charge Wednesday against a Bend man accused of threatening to turn in a Redmond…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to help Warm Springs, other tribes with water woes
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., reintroduced legislation Wednesday to help improve water quality and services for Oregon’s tribal…
Continue ReadingAmazing close-up of Venus captured by NASA Parker Solar Probe
While on a journey to study the sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has captured an incredible new view of Venus. The mission, which launched in…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about Tiger Woods’ car wreck and injuries
The world held its breath awaiting news of Tiger Woods’ condition after the golf legend suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a rollover crash…
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Jefferson County School Board set to interview 3 superintendent finalists
The Jefferson County School District 509J Board of Directors will be conducting interviews next week with three finalists to become the next…
Continue ReadingFamily of student athlete who died files lawsuit against school employees
Click here for updates on this story JONESBORO, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — The family of Imani Bell has filed a…
Continue ReadingBan on defunding police in Georgia clears State House
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A bill aimed at preventing Georgia city…
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Redmond police seek driver who struck minor in crosswalk, gave ride home
Redmond police sought the public’s help Wednesday in finding a motorist who struck a minor in a crosswalk last week and gave the juvenile a ride back…
Continue ReadingNew Postal Service delivery vehicle unveiled. It’s a pretty radical change
Few things have changed less during the course of this century than this nation’s fleet of postal delivery vehicles. The squat, box-like van…
Continue ReadingLast statue of dictator Francisco Franco removed from Spanish soil
The last public statue of Spain’s former dictator, Francisco Franco, was removed from Spanish soil on Tuesday. Workers took away the statue,…
Continue ReadingFifth graders show appreciation for frontline school nurses
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Fifth graders at Dana Elementary Schools…
Continue ReadingFry’s Electronics suddenly went out of business
Fry’s Electronics suddenly closed all of its stores overnight, ending a nearly four-decade run in business. The company, which had 31 stores…
Continue ReadingSchool official charged with putting hidden camera in foster son’s room
Click here for updates on this story FLORISSANT, Missouri (KMOV) — A Florissant man has been charged for hiding a…
Continue ReadingJapan increases protection for US military amid ‘severe security environment’
Japan’s military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia’s most…
Continue ReadingOne-handed basketball player inspiring others on and off the court at high school
Click here for updates on this story Harmony, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Like many kids, Sydney Ring started playing…
Continue ReadingUS sprinter Grant Holloway breaks the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles in Madrid
US track and field athlete Grant Holloway just broke the world record for the indoor 60-meter hurdles. Holloway, 23, set the record Wednesday in…
Continue ReadingTeen boy charged with stabbing younger brother, sister multiple times at elementary school playground
Click here for updates on this story Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with…
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