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Police resume search for Brian Laundrie, boyfriend of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Courtesy of Nicole Schmidt and Joseph Petito (NORTH PORT, Fla.) — A search for Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, resumed on Sunday in a 24,565-acre preserve in Florida as authorities more than [Read More…]
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A family promise led her to Mount Cristo Rey, the site of a pilgrimage for those seeking a miracle
ABC News (SUNLAND PARK, N.M.) — Each year on the last Sunday of October thousands of worshipers take a pilgrimage to Mount Cristo Rey — a mountain located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, that overlooks [Read More…]
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SpaceX’s 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth after successful mission
Sundry Photography/iStock (CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) — After three days in space, the first all-civilian flight into Earth’s orbit splashed down successfully Saturday night. The Dragon capsule returned to Earth just after 7 p.m. ET. The [Read More…]
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Latinos in sports are drawing on their heritage to inspire others
bulgnn/iStock (NEW YORK) — From the Olympics to practically every major league sport, 2021 has been a year where top Latino athletes have led their franchises to huge victories, winning world titles and gold medals. [Read More…]
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World awaits verdict in trial of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina
Zolnierek/iStock (NEW YORK) — After spending more than a year behind bars, the man who inspired the acclaimed 2004 film “Hotel Rwanda” is due to learn his fate. A Rwandan judge is set to deliver [Read More…]
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Drake Bell posts to Instagram following guilty plea on child endangerment charges
iStock/demaerre Drake Bell took to Instagram Friday to explain his guilty plea in June for improper conduct with an underage girl. The 35-year-old former Drake & Josh star also wanted to address what he called, “entirely false” reports regarding his plea, [Read More…]
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‘Law & Order: SVU’ co-star Denmore Barnes on his “surprise” exit: “I don’t totally know why this happened”
NBC/Virginia Sherwood Law & Order: SVU co-star Demore Barnes, who played Deputy Chief Christian Garland on the long-running series, says he was just as surprised as his fans were about news he won’t be returning for season [Read More…]
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Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer says he’s committed to improving conditions for Black comedians
Cliff Lipson/CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After more than 30 years in show business, Cedric the Entertainer wants to do more than just make people laugh. The five-time NAACP Image Award winner is hosting [Read More…]
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Angela Bassett is amazed by her Madame Tussauds wax figure: “Oh Lord! I’m a twin!”
FOX Angela Bassett‘s Madame Tussauds wax figure was unveiled Thursday in Hollywood, and the 9-1-1 star was in awe of it. “Oh, Lord! I’m a twin,” Bassett said with a laugh in an Instagram video as she admired her [Read More…]
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Report: Wendy Williams taken to hospital to receive “psychiatric services”
Wendy Williams on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” in January, 2021; Bravo Wendy Williams was reportedly taken to a New York City hospital for a mental health check-up. According to The Sun, a 911 call [Read More…]
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Statue of Bitcoin founder honors mysterious ‘god’ of cryptocurrency
Vertigo3d/iStock (BUDAPEST, Hungary) — Cryptocurrency enthusiasts unveiled what they say is the world’s first statue of mystery-shrouded Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, at a park in Budapest, Hungary. The expressionless, ultra-shiny bust is meant to represent [Read More…]
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FDA panel recommends Pfizer boosters for people over 65 or high risk, votes ‘no’ for general population
carmengabriela/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Federal advisers on Friday voted 18-0 in favor of recommending Pfizer booster shots for anyone over 65 or anyone who is at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19. However, the panel [Read More…]
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Mississippi health officials warn some pregnant women have been denied COVID vaccine despite ongoing surge
ArtistGNDphotography/iStock (ATLANTA) — Despite the persistent pleas by public health officials to get vaccinated as coronavirus infections continue to surge, a staggeringly low number of pregnant people have been vaccinated against the virus nationwide. Just [Read More…]
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How COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer
jonathanfilskov-photography/iStock (NEW YORK) — With the FDA gearing up to decide if all Americans need booster shots, some researchers are pointing to preliminary data suggesting that mixing different vaccines could offer an even stronger immune [Read More…]
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Confused about boosters? Here are some answers
SolStock/iStock (NEW YORK) — On Friday, an advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration will weigh in on a debate that has been broiling since the Biden administration announced last month that the country [Read More…]
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Scoreboard roundup — 9/16/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE LA Angels 9, Chi White Sox 3 Oakland 7, Kansas City 2 Baltimore 3, NY Yankees 2 Tampa [Read More…]
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‘We are prepared’: Law enforcement stresses readiness ahead of right-wing rally
uschools/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Law enforcement leaders were unified in their message on Friday: We are prepared for the “Justice for J6” rally. The event on Saturday, billed as a protest against defendants being detained in [Read More…]
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What to expect as FDA advisory panel debates Pfizer COVID booster shots
carmengabriela/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisory committee will convene in open session Friday to review the latest data submitted by Pfizer and discuss whether a booster dose is safe enough for [Read More…]
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McAuliffe, Youngkin spar over vision for commonwealth in first Va. gubernatorial debate
visual7/iStock (RICHMOND, Va.) — On the eve of the first day of early voting, gubernatorial candidates Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin faced off in the first debate of the general election campaign, presenting contrasting visions [Read More…]
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Hostess assaulted at NYC restaurant after asking Texas patrons for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
kali9/iStock (NEW YORK) — A hostess in New York City was assaulted after asking patrons from Texas to show proof of their vaccination status when they entered a restaurant, authorities said. New York City mandates [Read More…]