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The Philippines is shell-ebrating after it seized more than 150 tons of fossilized giant clams Friday worth nearly $25 million. As part of a joint operation, the Philippine coast guard found the shells, known locally as “taklobo”, on the shores of Sitio Green Island, in the western Palawan province, it said in a Facebook post.

Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Neighbors held another vigil for the three-year-old girl killed in North Nashville Monday night, this time with all her daycare friends. At first glance, it didn’t look like a memorial. Pink and purple balloons dotted the sky, four of which spelled out ‘BINK,’ three-year-old

Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Two adults are dead, and two are in critical condition after crews were called to check for hazardous material at home in Nashville on Friday morning. Upon arrival, fire crews located multiple patients “unresponsive” at mobile home park in the 2700 block of Dickerson

Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — As COVID restrictions continue to be loosened, there is a major problem affecting many restaurants in the area. It is a staffing problem. “It seems like nobody wants to work these days,” said Maurice White, Owner of Big White Wings in Prichard. White

Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A massive upgrade to Florida Street disrupted commerce for 14 months and caused headaches for business owners and consumers, alike, but some say the work has reduced flooding. City officials hope to get similar results on an even more ambitious project under way on

Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WGCL) — Disturbing news out of southwest Atlanta, police are investigating multiple incidents of child molestation at the West End Family Life and Community Center on Donnelly Avenue. “This case is heartbreaking because the people entrusted to protect children, our most vulnerable population, violated their trust, and

Click here for updates on this story     ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Athens-Clarke County Fire responded to a shocking scene early Friday morning after a massive house party led to a floor collapse. The department was notified of an incident on Magnolia Bluff Drive near UGA around 1:00 a.m. When they received information on the

Authorities in Myanmar will release 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country on Saturday under a New Year amnesty, a Prisons Department spokesman said. But few, if any, democracy activists arrested since the February 1 coup are expected to be among them. Saturday is the first day of the traditional New Year in Myanmar and

Click here for updates on this story     BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — An extension of the state health department epidemic order means five more weeks of 50% capacity for restaurants. It’s the cost of doing business, as covid hospitalizations increase. The staff at Stables Martini and Cigar Bar on Midland Street in Bay City have

Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An officer-involved shooting left one man dead at Lents Park in Southeast Portland Friday morning. “It’s terrifying, because it’s right across the street,” Regina Waller-Darden, a neighbor, said. “We keep hearing about police brutality and these things keep happening. Ugh. It’s just hard to

Click here for updates on this story     LANE COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Deputies say a Portland man is in custody after getting a report about the location of a stolen vehicle at McKenzie High School in Lane County. On Friday morning Oregon State Police and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the location

Click here for updates on this story     BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Friends laid flowers next to the Eblen Intermediate School sign after the death of a music teacher stunned the community. Jason Minnix, 47, died after a collision with a West Buncombe fire truck Thursday afternoon. A short distance away from the scene

Click here for updates on this story     WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Looking for something to do this Saturday? Artists and crafters from around the mountains will have their handiwork on display at the ‘Cabin Fever Craft Show’ in Waynesville! The Blue Ridge Artist’s and Crafter’s Association is hosting the Saturday event from 9 a.m.

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Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The furor over “Buttergate” has produced extensive speculation, food industry criticism, and tweeting over the issue of firmer butter and the possible role of palm oil in its apparently altered consistency. Now, a few months into the scandal, researchers are beginning to firm