Business upticks show how Americans are recovering from the pandemic
America hit a milestone Friday: 300 million people in the country have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. And as the number of…
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Bidens announce their ‘beloved’ German Shepherd Champ has died
The Bidens announced Saturday that Champ, their “beloved” German Shepherd who had been with their family since 2008, has died. Champ…
Continue ReadingNew York City’s chaotic mayoral campaign is jolted by a late twist
The race to become New York City’s 110th mayor began in a pandemic-enforced bubble, with the campaign playing out in drab Zoom forums, on…
Continue Reading‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ celebrates federal holiday — but there is more work to do. Here’s how you can help
Before Juneteenth became an official federal holiday, 94-year-old Opal Lee was on a mission. “I’m not just going to sit and rock, you…
Continue Reading‘Bachelorette’ co-host Kaitlyn Bristowe responds to online criticism about her appearance
Former “Bachelorette” Kaitlyn Bristowe has had enough of people asking why she doesn’t look the exact same as she did six years…
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It’s not just your imagination. Drivers in the pandemic have gotten more reckless
When the coronavirus pandemic shut down the country last year, highways emptied out as many people holed up at home. But those who got behind the…
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Minneapolis shooting leaves 5 people wounded
A shooting in Minneapolis overnight left five people wounded, police said Saturday. Officers responded at 11:51 p.m. Friday to reports of shots fired…
Continue ReadingHiker from Dublin has been missing for 10 days in Grand Teton National Park
The search continues Saturday for a hiker missing since June 8 in the Grand Teton National Park, the National Parks Service said. Investigators said…
Continue ReadingHiker from Dublin is missing in Grand Teton National Park
The search was continuing Saturday for a hiker missing since June 8 in the Grand Teton National Park, the National Parks Service said. Investigators…
Continue ReadingDelta variant will likely become dominant Covid-19 strain in US, CDC chief says
The Delta variant of Covid-19 is expected to become the dominant strain in the United States, and it’s further reason why people need to ramp…
Continue ReadingA California reservoir is expected to fall so low that a hydro-power plant will shut down for first time
Water in a key California reservoir is expected to fall so low this summer that its hydroelectric power plant will be forced to shut down for the…
Continue ReadingBring the ‘dad jokes,’ we need ’em. (Warning: This story contains actual dad jokes)
In September 2019, just ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic — so roughly before-anyone-can-remember ago — Merriam-Webster added the term…
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US Catholic bishops advance communion document, setting up potential rebuke of Biden
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday proceeded with a plan that could deny communion to public figures who support abortion…
Continue ReadingConcerts are making a comeback. Harry Styles and other artists are touring this summer
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, artists are slowly getting back on stage to perform in front of live audiences again. The Foo Fighters are kicking…
Continue ReadingPolice identify suspect in connection with multiple shootings near Phoenix
Police arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with eight shootings near Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday in which four people were shot, including one…
Continue ReadingAs the pandemic in the US slows, the fight against ‘long haul’ Covid is on
Dr. Michael Saag normally cares for Covid-19 patients, but early in the pandemic, he became a patient. Now, he has joined the ranks with lingering…
Continue ReadingTwo suspects plead not guilty in the California road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy
The couple alleged to be involved in a Southern California road rage incident last month that ended in the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos…
Continue ReadingFrom Lady Gaga to Maroon 5, here are some of the artists touring this summer
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, artists are slowly getting back on stage to perform in front of live audiences again. The Foo Fighters are kicking…
Continue ReadingIranians vote in election all but guaranteed to deliver an ultra-conservative president
Iranians voted Friday in a controversial election that was all but guaranteed to deliver a hardline president after all the other serious contenders…
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Pence faces hecklers shouting ‘traitor’ at religious conservative conference
Former vice president Mike Pence on Friday was heckled at a conference for religious conservatives, ahead of a speech that took aim at his successor.…
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