Baltimore protesters toppled a Christopher Columbus statue and threw it in a harbor
While much of the country celebrated Independence Day Saturday, protesters in Baltimore toppled a statue of Christopher Columbus and threw it into…
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The Plastic Free July challenge is here to help you rid your life of single-use plastic waste
Unlike dance battles and dangerous dares, here’s a “challenge” just about anyone can get behind. The Australia-based Plastic Free…
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Former Phillies pitcher, three others die in Utah plane crash
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyson Brummett was among four people killed when a small plane crashed in Utah on Friday, authorities said. The…
Continue ReadingProtest briefly halted Brooklyn-bound traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York
A protest march on Saturday led to the temporary closure of all Brooklyn-bound lanes on New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, officials say.…
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A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida
A case of a rare, brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida. The Florida Department of Health on Friday announced the confirmed case of…
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Florida inmates will comfort dogs frightened by Fourth of July fireworks
For most people, the Fourth of July means cookouts, sunny afternoons by the pool, and evenings full of fireworks. But for dogs, the loud bangs can be…
Continue ReadingA town made famous by ‘Purple Rain’ unveils a life-sized statue of Prince
The Minnesota town where one of the most famous scenes from Prince’s movie “Purple Rain” was filmed has unveiled a life-sized…
Continue ReadingA hiker died after a fall at the Grand Canyon
A woman hiking at the Grand Canyon National Park died after a fall, park officials said on Saturday. Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale,…
Continue ReadingSome Americans mark Fourth of July with protests
As Americans celebrate an Independence Day like no other on Saturday, some are practicing their First Amendment rights by demonstrating about racism,…
Continue ReadingDream wedding for free
Click here for updates on this story NEW MILFORD, PA (WNEP ) — On this Friday in Susquehanna County, Mr. and Mrs.…
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps releases new features to help people navigate coronavirus hot spots
Google Maps has launched new features to help users safely get around during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 11 million people worldwide have…
Continue ReadingFamily offers reward for return of Big Foot statue
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV ) — A statue of Bigfoot was stolen from a Brightwood…
Continue ReadingFamily furious after 87-year-old mother tests positive twice for COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — Even bound to a walker, and no car to get here there,…
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Frederick Douglass’ descendants recite his famous speech about July 4th
For the Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass‘ descendants read excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of…
Continue ReadingBystander rescues mother, child after they capsize in NC river
Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, NC (WLOS ) — A mother and her young child were rescued after their…
Continue ReadingAn 8-year-old killed in shooting at an Alabama mall has been identified
An 8-year-old boy shot to death at a suburban shopping mall in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday has been identified as Royta Giles Jr., school…
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Nope, every dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years, researchers now say
How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido…
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Hey, sports fans: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo crush the hot dog contest — again
Sports fans are hungrier than ever for competition on TV, and the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest served it up Saturday in New…
Continue ReadingAs coronavirus cases spike in Arizona, a neighboring Mexican state tries to shut out Americans
US and Mexican discourse regarding the shared border typically centers on efforts to keep Mexicans from traveling north. But this weekend, as Arizona…
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