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Potent storm headed to California, spring-like temperatures for Eastern US
iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A frontal system is moving through the intermountain west after bringing some rain and snow to the Western U.S. on Saturday. In the midst of the rainy season, San Francisco ended a [Read More…]
Coronavirus live updates: US death toll rises to 19, New York declares state of emergency
XiFotos/iStock(NEW YORK) — More than 102,000 people in 88 countries have been infected with novel coronavirus amid an outbreak that has sent countries and states scrambling to respond. At least 3,491 have died, according to [Read More…]
6 people, including 5-year-old boy, shot inside barbershop
MattGush/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Police in Washington, D.C., are on the hunt for three men accused of entering a busy barbershop and opening fire. Among the 10 people inside the shop, six were shot — four men, [Read More…]
Coronavirus live updates: New York governor declares state of emergency, quarantine hotel in China collapses
XiFotos/iStock(NEW YORK) — More than 102,000 people in 88 countries have been infected with novel coronavirus amid an outbreak that has sent countries and states scrambling to respond. At least 3,491 have died, according to [Read More…]
Nathaniel Woods’ execution cast scrutiny on Alabama’s death penalty. So why is the cop killer who pulled the trigger still alive?
MoreISO/iStock(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — While the family of Nathaniel Woods fumes over his execution and prepares for his funeral, the man who confessed to acting alone in the killing of three Alabama police officers that landed [Read More…]
Remains of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell found on family property: Authorities
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation(BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn.) — Officials believe remains found Friday are that of Evelyn Boswell, the 15-month-old Tennessee girl that was last seen in December but was only reported as missing in February. Acting [Read More…]
Coronavirus live updates: Pope cancels Sunday prayer gathering, 1st coronavirus case confirmed in Utah
XiFotos/iStock(NEW YORK) — More than 102,000 people in 88 countries have been infected with novel coronavirus amid an outbreak that has sent countries and states scrambling to respond. At least 3,491 have died, according to [Read More…]
Peaceful weather weekend before potent storm targets California next week
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A frontal system will move into the western United States this weekend and it will bring a couple of areas of mountain snow and rain to the Pacific Northwest. The snow [Read More…]
Jordan challenges stigma attached to cancer in the Middle East
Abigail Roberts/ABC News(NEW YORK) — Twenty years ago the word “cancer” was taboo in Middle East culture. But in 1998, King Hussein of Jordan challenged that stigma by appearing on a live CNN interview without [Read More…]
Officers ignored opioid-addicted inmate’s cries for help before death, lawsuit says
Springfield Police Dept. via ACLU(NEW YORK) — The family of a woman who battled an opioid addiction and died in police custody has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after video surveillance surfaced that allegedly shows [Read More…]
As coronavirus sends stock markets reeling, experts urge focus on long-term goals
MicroStockHub/iStock(NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus outbreak has triggered a roller coaster the past few weeks for U.S. financial markets and sowed widespread uncertainty in the global economy as a whole. While the markets seesaw [Read More…]
House faults Boeing, FAA following its 737 Max investigation
bfk92/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Boeing halts production of 737 Max planesBoeing announced it would temporarily suspend production of the jets but said for now it would not furlough or lay off the 12,000 employees involved in making [Read More…]
White House imposes guest restrictions amid new coronavirus concerns
Oleg Albinsky/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The White House said Friday – that like many workplaces around the U.S. – it’s giving increased attention to workplace health safety standards amid concerns over the novel coronavirus and implementing enhanced [Read More…]
Coronavirus keeping American couple from their adopted daughter in China
Noah and Ivy Cleveland pose with their two sons, Zeek and Samuel, at their home in McDonough, Georgia in April 2019. – (Noah Cleveland)(MCDONOUGH, Ga.) — Noah and Ivy Cleveland were packed and ready to [Read More…]
Children’s pajamas, robes recalled due to flammability, burn hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(WASHINGTON) — Joules USA issued a recall of nearly 12,000 children’s garments due to a flammability and burn risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday, which includes [Read More…]
SpaceX announces deal to send tourists to the International Space Station
Andrei Stanescu/iStock(HAWTHORNE, Calif.) — SpaceX announced a new partnership to send the first fully private flight with tourists and a tour guide to the International Space Station as early as next year. The Elon Musk-spearheaded [Read More…]
Unemployment rate drops to 3.5% as 273,000 jobs added in February
KLH49/iStock(WASHINGTON) — U.S. employers added 273,000 jobs to their payrolls in February, the Labor Department reported Friday morning, exceeding economists’ expectations. Economists had expected to see around 175,000 jobs added last month. The Bureau of [Read More…]
Women Economic Forum brings 1,500 women business leaders to Egypt
omersukrugoksu/iStock(CAIRO) — The Women Economic Forum, an annual global business conference for women held in India since 2015, moves to the Middle East this week. More than 1,500 women business leaders from over 120 nations [Read More…]
Rothy’s launches handbags created from 100% recycled materials
Rothy’s(NEW YORK) — Rothy’s, the beloved brand that’s often worn by Duchess Meghan and known for its line of sustainable flat shoes, is now extending into handbags. On Tuesday, the direct-to-consumer retailer announced an expansion [Read More…]
Baby Yoda toys could be delayed by coronavirus
Disney+(NEW YORK) — Star Wars fans may need to wait longer than they expected for their Baby Yoda toys. When Hasbro’s full line of The Mandalorian’s littlest star was announced, the response was near Internet-breaking. [Read More…]