Nashville flash flood leaves four dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed
Some of the heaviest rainfall in Nashville’s history caused flooding that killed at least four people over the weekend. Authorities identified…
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Back to school: How you can support students and teachers during the pandemic
Now more than ever, teachers across the country are stretched thin. After a year of online or hybrid learning, educators continue to juggle a variety…
Continue ReadingFormer high school cheerleader killed in hit-and-run and no arrests made
Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON, South Carolina (WYFF) — A former Pendleton High School cheerleader was…
Continue ReadingRental car shortage is a boon for Turo, the Airbnb of cars
Rental car companies have been slashing their fleets during the pandemic, but now that travel is picking up again supply is tight and prices are…
Continue ReadingThousands lose power in New Hampshire because of gusty winds
Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Wind gusts topping 40-45 mph caused thousands…
Continue ReadingScholastic is pulling a ‘Captain Underpants’ spin-off over concerns about Asian stereotypes
Scholastic has pulled a spin-off of the popular “Captain Underpants” series from circulation because it contains “passive”…
Continue ReadingState police liquor control enforcement issues Covid-19 violation notices and warnings
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Pennsylvania State Police said 17 violation…
Continue ReadingThree months after aflatoxin recall, Midwestern Pet Foods recalls dog and cat foods over salmonella risk
Three months after Midwestern Pet Foods recalled some of its products because of a risk of aflatoxin poisoning, the company is pulling dozens more of…
Continue ReadingWarriors’ Stephen Curry looks back on childhood Burger King days as he stars in new commercials
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is no stranger to…
Continue ReadingMan stabbed in throat for refusing to give spare change; attacker in custody, police say
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in the neck on the…
Continue ReadingDerek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd begins with 9 minutes and 29 seconds of infamous video
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help,…
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Lines hold on 211-acre Bull Springs Fire, one of two that prompted evacuations
High winds eased and lines held overnight and Monday morning on the Bull Springs Fire northwest of Bend, which officials now say burned 211 acres and…
Continue ReadingFBI offering $50,000 reward for info in cold case homicide investigation
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information…
Continue ReadingCarbone takes aim at Rao’s with new supermarket sauce lineup
Watch out, Rao’s. There’s a new fancy pasta sauce headed for grocery shelves. The high-end New York-based Italian restaurant Carbone is…
Continue Reading3 teens escape from Woodburn correctional facility after assaulting staff member
Three teenagers escaped from the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn after assaulting a staff member on Sunday, and warrants have been…
Continue ReadingArab League Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Arab League, an organization of 22 Middle Eastern and African countries and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).…
Continue ReadingGeorge Floyd’s supporters kneel for 8 minutes, 46 seconds ahead of Derek Chauvin trial
George Floyd’s family, attorneys and supporters knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds on Monday to mark the final moments of Floyd’s life…
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The Derek Chauvin trial is the biggest courtroom case of the streaming TV age
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. From a media…
Continue ReadingVirginia Beach officer who shot a man to death did not activate his bodycam, police said
The police officer who shot a man to death while responding to multiple shooting incidents in Virginia Beach, Virginia, late Friday night did not…
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Two students died after a collegiate rowing crew capsized during practice
Two students died after an Iowa State University crew club boat capsized with five students aboard during practice Sunday morning, according to the…
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