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Live updates: deadly twister rips through Nashville
MattGush/iStock(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A devastating tornado ripped through Nashville, Tennessee early Tuesday, killing at least nine. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee warned there may be more fatalities. LATEST: — At least 48 buildings collapsed, authorities said. [Read More…]
Fed cuts interest rates by half a percentage point over coronavirus
pabradyphoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve announced a surprise rate cut of half a percentage point on Tuesday, citing the “evolving risks” of coronavirus to the U.S. economy. “The fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong,” [Read More…]
UPS worker who threatened mass shooting had arsenal, 20,000 rounds of ammo
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety(SUNNYVALE, Calif.) — A California UPS worker who threatened to carry out a mass shooting at his employer’s premises had multiple tactical rifles and 20,000 rounds of ammunition at his home [Read More…]
UPS worker who threatened mass shooting had arsenal, 20,000 rounds of ammo
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety(SUNNYVALE, Calif.) — A California UPS worker who threatened to carry out a mass shooting at his employer’s premises had multiple tactical rifles and 20,000 rounds of ammunition at his home [Read More…]
At least nine dead as tornado rips through Nashville
MattGush/iStock(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — At least nine people have been killed according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency — four in Putnam County, two in Nashville, two in Wilson County and one in Benton County — [Read More…]
Video shows victim abuse by Sarah Lawrence College dad
Mod Quaint/iStock(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York denied bail on Monday for Sarah Lawrence College dad Lawrence Ray, who is accused of sex trafficking, forced labor and extortion. Ray was arrested in [Read More…]
Video shows victim abuse by Sarah Lawrence College dad
Mod Quaint/iStock(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York denied bail on Monday for Sarah Lawrence College dad Lawrence Ray, who is accused of sex trafficking, forced labor and extortion. Ray was arrested in [Read More…]
As coronavirus spreads in US, employers gear up for massive work-from-home experiment
monkeybusinessimages/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the U.S. braces for possible wider spread of the novel coronavirus, health officials are warning business leaders to make preparations for managing a workforce that can’t come into the workplace. “We’re [Read More…]
At least five dead as tornado rips through Nashville
MattGush/iStock(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — At least five people have been killed — three in Putnam County and two in East Nashville — after a devastating tornado ripped through Nashville, Tennessee in the early hours of Tuesday [Read More…]
Coronavirus live updates: Epidemic slows in China but grows elsewhere around the world
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe. Here’s the breakdown on this developing situation. All times are Eastern:5:32 a.m. South [Read More…]
Washington county declares state of emergency as coronavirus death toll rises
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — A viral outbreak that began in China has since spread to every continent across the globe except Antarctica, infecting nearly 90,000 people. Although the spread of the novel coronavirus appeared to be [Read More…]
‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ falls after failed demolition
flukyfluky/iStock(DALLAS) — A stubborn structure that stood standing at an angle for days after a first-effort demolition job failed has finally hit the ground. The once dubbed “leaning tower of Dallas” collapsed on Monday. The [Read More…]
Chris Matthews abruptly resigns from MSNBC following controversial comments
Ethan Miller/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews began his Monday night show with his resignation, following controversial comments he made over the last few weeks and new allegations that he had previously [Read More…]
After a week of bloodletting, US stock markets rebound sharply
sitox/iStock(NEW YORK) — US stock markets surge amid coronavirus concernsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average had its biggest single-day percentage gain since 2009 on Monday, rising nearly 1,300 points or more than 5%. After some major [Read More…]
NASA hiring a new round of astronauts for the first time in 4 years
LaserLens/iStock(NEW YORK) — Job applications to be a NASA astronaut are officially open again — the first time in four years. The new job posting from NASA on Monday comes as the agency is gearing [Read More…]
Dispute over prisoners, deadly attacks in Afghanistan threaten US deal with Taliban
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Two days after a historic signing ceremony between the U.S. and the Taliban, a series of attacks across Afghanistan, a possible new command from the Taliban and a disagreement over releasing Taliban [Read More…]
Couple separated by Pacific Ocean — and coronavirus
Facebook(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — Couple separated by Pacific Ocean — and coronavirusMark and Jerri Jorgensen unexpectedly found themselves in the middle of a global health scare — and thousands of miles away from each other. [Read More…]
Coronavirus could cut global economic growth outlook in half, OECD warns
claffra/iStock(NEW YORK) — With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the global economy is facing its greatest threat since the financial crisis, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s interim economic outlook, released [Read More…]
Stepmom charged with murder in case of missing Colorado boy Gannon Stauch
kali9/iStock(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Leticia Stauch, the stepmother of missing 11-year-old Colorado boy Gannon Stauch , was arrested for his murder Monday morning, authorities said. Leticia Stauch was taken into custody in South Carolina. [Read More…]
Authorities report second coronavirus death in US
XiFotos/iStock(NEW YORK) — The coronavirus global death toll has reached nearly 3,000 as countries around the world continue to report their findings to the World Health Organization. At least 74 cases and two deaths have [Read More…]