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Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store

By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story     MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s back to business after a big scare at Big Discount Liquors in Maplewood. An armed robber was beaten back by an 8-year-old girl and her baseball bat. Thirty-seven-year-old Conchobhar Morrell, of St. Paul, was charged with first-degree attempted aggravated robbery

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Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others

By Stephanie Stahl Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Harrisburg mom on TikTok is raising awareness about lung cancer by sharing her journey to empower others. “People really responded to me sharing what I was going through, what it felt like,” Stephanie Williams said. Williams is sharing her lung

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash

By Jennifer Borrasso, Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a home in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood on Tuesday. A Pittsburgh Regional Transit spokesperson said the bus, which was carrying approximately eight passengers, crashed into the home on Hamilton Avenue near Durango Way

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus smashes into home after driver fleeing police causes crash

KDKA By Jennifer Borrasso, Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a home in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood on Tuesday. A Pittsburgh Regional Transit spokesperson said the bus, which was carrying approximately eight passengers, crashed into the home on Hamilton Avenue near Durango

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Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia’s Carter Melons got their start and became a staple

KYW By Janelle Burrell Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — At the intersection of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, look closely or you’ll miss the mounds of melons. “We just don’t sell melons,” Joshua Carter said. “We specialize in them.” There’s no parking lot or fancy technology on this roadside

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Watermelon experts for four generations: How Philadelphia’s Carter Melons got their start and became a staple

By Janelle Burrell Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — At the intersection of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, look closely or you’ll miss the mounds of melons. “We just don’t sell melons,” Joshua Carter said. “We specialize in them.” There’s no parking lot or fancy technology on this roadside operation

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Taylor Swift fans jump on NYC’s limited edition “Cornelia Street” signs commemorating her Greenwich Village home

By Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — Taylor Swift has long called New York City’s Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating her success with limited edition “Cornelia Street” signs. Swift not only lives there, but also named a song after Cornelia Street on her

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state’s oldest Black-owned business, turns 90

By Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — For 90 years, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has been crafting community narratives and driving societal change. The Twin Cities-based newspaper is the longest-running Black-owned business in Minnesota, and this iconic messenger has plans to continue being a big part of the community.

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Inmates at Massachusetts prison say they’re facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of programs

By Cheryl Fiandaca Click here for updates on this story     GARDNER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there. Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education

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