Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Jonah Tamoni Dewayan Bessard went to work on Jan. 5 as a Brink’s armored truck driver, stopped at a gas station on his route and then got held up at gunpoint by two men. Only, it was a ruse, Bessard admitted Thursday. Bessard, 25,
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Scottish singer Les McKeown, who achieved global superstardom in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of tartan-garbed pop titans the Bay City Rollers, has died, his family confirmed Thursday. He was 65. McKeown fronted the Bay City Rollers during their dizzying heyday in the mid-1970s, when their hits “Shang-A-Lang,” “Bye, Bye, Baby,” and “Give a
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Taco Bell is testing a new meat alternative taco ahead of an expected launch of new offerings featuring Beyond Meat. It’s called the Cravetarian Taco, a temporary menu item that includes a “boldly seasoned plant-based protein” made from peas and chickpeas. It’s loaded with cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, reduced-fat sour cream and served on
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An investigation into the Trump administration’s delayed hurricane relief aid for Puerto Rico was stymied by a series of roadblocks in obtaining information and testimony, according to findings by a federal watchdog released Thursday. In a new report, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General explained that its review into the
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Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Interstate 41 reopened Wednesday evening, April 21, after white-out conditions and freezing temperatures caused 20 crashes, including a 48 car pileup. Six people were hurt in that crash, and one Tennessee woman was killed. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the largest crash
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Four astronauts from three countries are preparing to leave Earth this week aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, marking the third-ever crewed flight for Elon Musk’s company, and the first from SpaceX to make use of a previously flown rocket booster and spacecraft. Friday’s SpaceX launch will make use of the same rocket booster that
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After years of skepticism, bitcoin is finally gaining mainstream credibility. Tesla is now accepting bitcoin as payment, and disclosed it had purchased $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency as part of its cash holdings. Payment processors including PayPal, Mastercard and Visa are trying to streamline crypto payments on their networks. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs will reportedly soon
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Investigators looking into the 1996 disappearance and killing of California college student Kristin Smart believe they have found evidence that her body was buried underneath a deck at the home of Ruben Flores, father of murder suspect Paul Flores, and “recently” moved, according to new documents filed in the case. The court documents — bail
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Click here for updates on this story MANSFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Imagine raising money to help others and learn that you owe the government some money? A Mansfield Center man found himself with a staggering IRS bill for more than $16,000. Louis Goffinet spent his time during the pandemic helping families make ends meet. “We’d
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Bitcoin and its many peers have surged to new levels of popularity over the past year, but they’re still a mystery to many investors. With new “coins” cropping up all the time, it’s hard to keep track of what’s worth paying attention to and what might not be here to stay. Meanwhile, major companies are
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The Ingenuity helicopter successfully completed a second flight on Mars Thursday, and it was even more challenging than the first. Ingenuity autonomously flew for almost 52 seconds this time, climbing 16 feet (4.9 meters) up through the Martian atmosphere. After a brief hover, it tilted at a 5-degree angle and moved sideways for 7 feet
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KNOXVILLE, Tennesee (WSMV) — The district attorney general in Knox County announced Wednesday that a Knoxville Police officer acted in self defense when he shot a teen inside the restroom at a Knoxville high school last week. District Attorney General Charme Allen said it was a justified shooting
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Eldon police say a shooting at a funeral Wednesday afternoon ended with one person being arrested.
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It isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning. This isn’t about Derek Chauvin. It’s about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Jacob Blake, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Tony Robinson, Philando Castile, Alton Sterling and so many others — too many more Black people being killed on a regular basis by police officers for whom those
Continue Reading The US Justice Department announced Wednesday it is launching a federal civil probe into policing practices in Minneapolis. The broad federal investigation follows the murder convictions of former officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, something experts say is very rare in law enforcement. The announcement also follows — and will run in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, North Carolina (WLOS) — “The day started off normal. I went to work that morning and decided to hang out with a couple of my friends on the bike. Everything was all good until it wasn’t good anymore.” Everette Scott remembers September 22th 2019 as the day
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CATAWBA COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A North Carolina man who was shot after breaking into his grandfather’s home last week has died from his injuries. Police said Jessie Gibson, 34, died Tuesday night at a Charlotte hospital. Detectives said the grandfather shot Gibson during a home invasion
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued on Thursday that President Joe Biden’s goal to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions is vital to reasserting US leadership in fighting the climate crisis. “We’re looking for other countries to make big commitments as well, but we can’t do that with a straight face if America isn’t leading the way,
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Seán McCabe is concerned. Not about Bohemian FC’s next opponents, nor those who lie in wait in the weeks and months ahead. It’s of a greater, invisible opponent — one that is discernibly shaping the present and threatens to leave an indelible mark on the future. The opponent: the climate emergency. “It’s already occurring […]
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For true aficionados of nude relaxation, there are no parts of the body “where the sun don’t shine.” And with appropriate protection — a liberal layer of sun screen, face masks where required — there are plenty of places around the world where it’s safe and legal to shed the burden of clothing and offer
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