Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOME CITY (Tulsa World ) — In less than a year, first lady Sarah Stitt has crashed two state vehicles. On Dec. 17, Sarah Stitt was driving a 2019 black Chevy Suburban when she failed to stop for a traffic signal at N.E. 36th Street and Lincoln Boulevard,
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Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their family. Meghan is pregnant with their second child, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to CNN on Sunday. The couple’s son, Archie, is 21 months. “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother,”
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal ) — A UW-Madison alumna alleges that the university scrubbed her critical comments about the university’s animal research practices from its social media accounts in a violation of her First Amendment rights. The Animal Legal Defense Fund sued UW-Madison last week on behalf
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The Covid-ravaged American economy was on the verge of slipping into a double-dip recession at the end of 2020. The pandemic was intensifying, gridlock paralyzed Washington and millions of families were about to lose crucial benefits. Fast forward two months, and the economy is still struggling — but confidence in the recovery is growing, rapidly.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg opened the door Monday to the alliance keeping forces in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline when the US had promised to remove its remaining 2,500 troops from the country. “While no ally wants to stay in Afghanistan longer than necessary, we will not leave before the time is right,” Stoltenberg
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WBAL) — One truck is bringing love notes to the streets of Baltimore as a way to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. Live Baltimore has its own LED billboard truck that’s broadcasting messages of love across all 81 square miles of the city Sunday. “(We)
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MIDDLETOWN, OH (WLWT) — Whether brightening kids’ spirits or making them laugh, Kim Deaton seems to always be in the right place for students at Middletown’s Amanda Elementary School. Deaton, who’s better known as Miss Kim, is the lead custodian at the school. “These kids might be somebody
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, SC (WXII) — A Carolina animal shelter hosted a canine wedding Thursday to support donations for the new Have a Heart Heartworm Treatment Fund and raise awareness to adopt shelter dogs. Greenville County Animal Care in South Carolina hosted a livestream of the ceremony for Sassy and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WORCESTER, MA (WCVB) — Actor and comedian Denis Leary, a Worcester native, used his megaphone to spread the word about an online fundraiser to benefit a family that was devastated by a fatal 5-alarm fire. The fire on Jaques Avenue began around 7:25 p.m. Friday and quickly tore
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Here is a look at the life of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1942 Birth place: Colbert County, Alabama Birth name: Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. Father: Addison Mitchell McConnell Mother: Julia (Shockley) McConnell Marriages: Elaine Chao (1993-present); Sherrill Redmon (1968-1980, divorced) Children: with Sherrill Redmon: Porter;
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WCVB) — An 11-year-old girl who has not been able to meet her baby brother yet is making sure to begin the bonding experience before he comes home from the hospital. “The purple one says, ‘I love you,’ and the orange one says, ‘Forever,’” Emilie Dart
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When it comes to intense romantic gestures, Machine Gun Kelly may have been looking to Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie for inspiration. The 30-year-old rapper, singer and songwriter — born Colson Baker — has revealed that he wears some of his girlfriend Megan Fox‘s blood around his neck. Machine Gun Kelly shared his dedication
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the Daytona 500, the first race of the racing season for NASCAR. February 15, 2021 – Michael McDowell wins the 63rd Annual Daytona 500. February 17, 2020 – Denny Hamlin wins the 62nd Annual Daytona 500. Other Facts “The Great American Race” is 200 laps and covers 500 miles. February 22,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — As the snow falls and the temperatures drop, Lloyd Covington III is thankful for a roof over his head even if it’s just a few square feet. “It’s very heartwarming. I understand what it feels like to be a big kid now,’ said
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The suspect charged in connection with the four subway stabbings that left two people dead over the weekend has been identified as a 21-year-old man who was living in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, according to the New York Police Department. On Saturday, two NYPD officers saw a man on video surveillance who met the description
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Researchers said Sunday they have identified a batch of similar troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating in the United States. They’ve not only drawn attention to them; they’ve come up with a better shorthand for referring to them. They’ve named them after birds. The mutations all affect the same stretch of the spike protein —
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It was the morning of June 14, 2017. I stood near the first base dugout that just moments before had been our refuge from the gunfire of a madman. First responders had by now swarmed the field, tending to the wounded and marking off a crime scene. My batting glove, which I had just used
Continue Reading The third Monday of every February is a day to remember the nation’s presidents, especially the first one. In fact, the day’s official name is Washington’s Birthday after President George Washington, whose birth date was February 22, 1732. It’s a federal holiday, which means a variety of services will be closed today. Check this list
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John Oliver returned to TV Sunday after a winter hiatus from “Last Week Tonight.” It was the first episode since his last show, which aired in November, and he covered a lot of ground, including former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, and a stark warning about the possibility of another
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Freed from the formalities that accompany a traditional royal baby announcement, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, turned to a friend to reveal their news on Sunday. The result was an understated, black-and-white portrait of the pair, gazing into each other’s eyes under a wintry sun, Meghan’s hand resting gently on a bump that
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