Dashcam video shows semi nearly hitting squad car and officer
Click here for updates on this story GALESBURG, IL (WQAD) — The Galesburg Police Department released a video clip of an…
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Home deemed ‘unlivable’ after fire and is robbed just days later, family says
Click here for updates on this story MILLS RIVER, NC (WLOS) — On Tuesday, the Baldwins’ home on School House Road…
Continue ReadingViolent protests over rapper’s arrest and accusations of police brutality rock Catalonia for fifth day
Angry protesters have now gathered in multiple Spanish cities for five consecutive nights, demonstrating over the dramatic arrest of rapper Pablo…
Continue ReadingA Utah city has been forgiving parking tickets in exchange for food donations
A city in Utah is letting residents donate food in exchange for wiping out their parking tickets. Heber City tried to get folks to move their parked…
Continue ReadingFor those with body dysmorphic disorder, masks do more than protect. They help them function
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 ReadingVaccine trials have underrepresented people of colour for past decade, study finds
Click here for updates on this story Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (CTV News) — Scientists from across the U.S. and Puerto…
Continue ReadingGov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll order flags flown at half-staff to honor Rush Limbaugh
Florida’s governor announced he’ll order flags in the state flown at half-staff to honor the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh,…
Continue ReadingCommunity steps up to help flooded animal shelter
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — There are only 28 shelter dogs left at CARE STL after a…
Continue ReadingSeven dead in Nigerian military plane crash, says air force
Seven people were killed when a Nigerian military plane crashed on approach to Abuja airport on Sunday, a spokesman for Nigeria’s Air Force…
Continue Reading‘I am just taking it all in, everything’: HS football returns in Washington
Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — The final tally on the scoreboard doesn’t matter much,…
Continue ReadingQuecreek Mine Rescue Fast Facts
Here’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 ReadingOil Spills Fast Facts
Here’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 ReadingMyanmar police open fire on protesters in Mandalay leaving at least two dead, say reports
Police opened fire on protesters in the Myanmar city of Mandalay on Saturday, leaving at least two dead, according to volunteer emergency workers…
Continue ReadingRussia tells WHO it has detected first case of avian flu strain in humans
Russian authorities say they have detected what is believed to be “human infection with avian influenza H5N8,” the World Health…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s hoodies and Dunkin’ robes: Why fast food chains want to sell you clothing
Fast food wants to be a force in fast fashion. McDonald’s latest non-edible creation is a hoodie, timed to coincide with the launch of its new…
Continue Reading‘Saturday Night Live’ mocks Ted Cruz’s trip to Cancun and others who needed to apologize
“Saturday Night Live” felt like a lot of people needed to apologize this week, so on Saturday’s episode that’s what happened.…
Continue ReadingCommercial Passenger Airplane Crashes Fast Facts
Here’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 killed, two injured, in shooting at gun store in Louisiana
Three 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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Black women’s roles in the civil rights movement have been understated — but that’s changing
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 ReadingHow bitcoin is like a teenager
With the value of bitcoin in the market topping $1 trillion, longtime backers may be wiping tears from their eyes. The cryptocurrency is growing up.…
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