Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The case of a 14-year-old girl beaten, raped, then shot and killed more than two decades ago is getting another look by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. And officials say they are ‘praying’ this is the year it will be solved. Monday marked exactly
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — We all know dogs can make people stop on a dime and feel better about their day. Their superpower does wonders for staff at Pardee Hospital. “Are we gonna see some people?” Mike Roberts said while making the rounds recently. He and his
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Ours is not a culture that makes life easy for pregnant people. There’s the side-eye from busybody strangers, in disapproval of a coffee order or workout routine (or lack thereof). There are the bosses and colleagues who refuse to accommodate their pregnant employees, in ways subtle and not. Then there’s the lack of universal paid
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — We all know dogs can make people stop on a dime and feel better about their day. Their superpower does wonders for staff at Pardee Hospital. “Are we gonna see some people?” Mike Roberts said while making the rounds recently. He and his
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Family and friends of the late Donald Perry Jr. gathered around his gravesite on June June 3, remembering the young man on what would’ve been his high school graduation day. “It’s a bitter but sweet thing, I hate that he’s not able to be
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — Caitlin Sabado was on furlough from the Hilton Hawaiian Village for about a year starting in March 2020. By the fall, her bills were backed up, leaving her desperate. Her husband also works in the tourism industry, but his hours were reduced and they
Continue Reading Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, a mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington, B.B.A., 1969-1971 (summa cum
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Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can tweak the course of your day with a quick mindfulness practice. In recent years, studies have shown that mindfulness — a group of practices designed to focus the mind on
Continue Reading Here is some background information about MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin and amoxicillin. A MRSA infection can be fatal. About Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Skin infections from staph bacteria are called
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the life of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Personal Birth date: September 11, 1965 Birth place: Damascus, Syria Father: Hafez Assad, late Syrian President Mother: Anisa Makhlouf al-Assad Marriage: Asma (Akhras) al-Assad (2000-present) Children: Karim, 2004; Zein, 2003; Hafez, 2001 Education: University of Damascus, Medicine, 1988; Ophthalmology residency, London, 1992-1994 Military service:
Continue Reading People with diabetes who had trouble falling or staying asleep were 87% more likely to die of any cause over the next nine years than people without diabetes or sleep problems, a new study finds. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of Sleep Research, analyzed data from nearly half a million middle-aged participants in
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After more than a year of meeting on Zoom every month, the members of Amy Ettinger’s book club recently tried something radical: They got together in real life. The move was a fundamental departure from the routine. Ettinger had established the book club at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and she and five or
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Connecticut, USA (WFSB) — As temperatures soared into the 90s and humidity added another layer of oppression, cities and towns opened cooling centers. The steamy weather is expected to last through most of the week. Take a look at the forecast here. NOTE: Some towns are requiring visitors
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack revealed more details about the water rescue in the Gulf that led to the death of Deputy Bill Smith. The sheriff said Smith died while successfully saving the lives of swimmers in distress and is a true
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Miley Cyrus took to Twitter to announce she will be performing a concert in Nashville to celebrate National Pride Month tonight. In order to get tickets, you must be able to provide proof of being fully vaccinated. Cyrus announced in a tweet she will
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A downtown kitchen manager tragically killed in a shooting over the weekend is being remembered by his peers as a passionate cook with a heart for people. Even on a Monday afternoon, you can hear music from the street coming from Nudie’s Honky Tonk.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — In the month of April, two eagles were shot in the Portland metro area, and one of them died, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Now, a $1,000 reward is being offered for information in the cases. ODFW said the shootings
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives are calling on one of their own, Rep. Mike Nearman to resign, after new video surfaced that suggested he might have planned in advance to allow demonstrators inside the locked and secured capitol building. In the video,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Muslim community reacted in horror and shock at what police are investigating as a hate-motivated car attack in London, Ont., on Sunday evening that killed four family members and left a young boy injured. Advocates also demanded justice and called for change
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — There are renewed calls to cancel the Canada Day holiday this year, as Canadians grapple with the recent discovery of an unmarked burial site at a former residential school in B.C. The hashtag #CancelCanadaDay is gaining traction on social media with many arguing
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