‘My 81-year-old dad would have never figured this out:’ Inside America’s vaccine sign-up process
For Caroline Brant, attempting to get a vaccine appointment for her in-laws in Pennsylvania felt like trying to “win a seat at the big…
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Redmond School District pushes back reopening nearly 3 weeks, to Feb. 22
A rise in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases — and a growing number of Redmond School District staff and students sick or in quarantine — will push…
Continue ReadingThen-candidate Joe Biden made a secret hospital visit to meet a wounded police officer
Houston police officer Taylor Roccaforte was shocked when then-presidential candidate Joe Biden came to see him in the hospital after he was shot in…
Continue Reading‘Ghost Ship’ leaseholder pleads guilty in connection to blaze that killed 36
Derick Almena, the leaseholder of an Oakland, California, warehouse-turned-art collective that went up in flames in 2016, pleaded guilty Friday to 36…
Continue ReadingNYPD arrests man for three murders at Brooklyn senior housing complex
The New York Police Department says that evidence from three murders at a senior housing complex in Brooklyn point to one suspect: a well-known man…
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Customers at coffee shop pay it forward with post-its, buying hundreds of drinks for strangers
Click here for updates on this story LINDENHURST, New York (WCBS) — An initiative on Long Island is gaining attention.…
Continue ReadingAstronauts prepare for 2 upcoming spacewalks
Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover Jr. are preparing for two upcoming spacewalks that will help to upgrade and maintain the International…
Continue ReadingPastor leaves sanctuary at church for first time in 1,300 days
Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) — After more than 1,300 days, a Triangle pastor is…
Continue ReadingUniversity is training dogs to detect Covid-19
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — As COVID-19 continues to spread across Florida, the nation and the…
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Gov. Kate Brown, other officials defend vaccine rollout pace, priorities
Gov. Kate Brown and other state officials explained and defended the state’s vaccination priority and rollout during a Friday news conference,…
Continue ReadingWoman carjacked, threatened when she stopped for gas
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A man carjacked a woman and threatened to shoot her when…
Continue ReadingNBC Sports Network to shut down by the end of the year
NBC Sports Network is shutting down at the end of this year, the company said on Friday. The cable network will cease operation and USA Network will…
Continue ReadingWhy do presidents use so many pens to sign documents — and what happens to them?
When President Joe Biden sat down after his inauguration to sign a slew of executive orders, alongside the stack of navy folders was a wooden box,…
Continue ReadingMan charged after recording device found in bathroom
Click here for updates on this story CARTHAGE, TN (WSMV) — The sheriff’s department confirmed a man was arrested…
Continue ReadingBruins honor lifelong fan who died of Covid-19
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Fans weren’t allowed in the stands for the Boston Bruins home…
Continue ReadingStudents create music without instruments after COVID forces classes online
Click here for updates on this story BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Students and teachers alike are learning as they…
Continue ReadingHealth care workers at small clinics and private practices get left behind in COVID vaccine rollout
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — While the next phase of vaccine rollout is already…
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Doctor’s flashy suit brings smiles to ALS patients
Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) — Dr. Rick Bedlack is known as a champion of ALS…
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Police Supt. David Brown says there have been 144 carjackings in Chicago in first 21 days of year
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — Police Supt. David Brown said Thursday there had been 144…
Continue ReadingTom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years with the network
Tom Brokaw is formally retiring from NBC News after an extraordinary 55 years with the network. Brokaw, 80, is best known for anchoring the…
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