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The World Health Organization has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for lower and middle-income countries to begin immunizing their populations against Covid-19. The vaccine was first approved in the UK on December 8 for emergency use within the country, with the US, Canada and European Union following soon after. All

Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in 2021, right? A lot of things that were canceled in 2020 are back on this year. Tentatively. And a lot of commonplace activities that we’ve previously taken

The New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a woman it says is seen in a short security video clip attacking the son of a prominent Black musician after she falsely accused the teen of taking her iPhone. The video was tweeted late Wednesday by NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney

Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WCVB) — An 11-year-old boy had surgery Wednesday after he was mauled by a dog in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, according to authorities. Boston police Commissioner William Gross says an off-duty police officer heard the sounds of screaming in the area of Davidson Avenue and Rockfield Terrace at

Click here for updates on this story     NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — The Yuratich family has lived on Navarre Avenue for 10 years, just steps away from the neighborhood café and Lakeview Playground. A major public works project started in the area in February that will fix outdated sewer lines and include street improvements. But the

Click here for updates on this story     KISSIMMEE, FLorida (WESH) — For almost three years now, three people have been in jail, accused of kidnapping a woman and killing her even after realizing they had taken the wrong person. The accused ringleader told a judge one of the alleged killers is innocent. Investigators say, in

Click here for updates on this story     ADAMS COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A second grade teacher in the Gettysburg School District is charged with sexually abusing a child, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Vincent Marfia, 50, faces charges that include involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault and corruption of minors. State police said the alleged

Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas, a first grade teacher at Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School in El Paso, Texas, died Monday, her family told CNN. She was 10 years into her career as a

Click here for updates on this story     HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Hartford Police Department leadership announced the “dead pool” investigation has concluded and Major Crimes supervisors have been disciplined. According to a memo from Chief Jason Thody, he will be disciplining all three Major Crimes Division supervisors who received the text message. At the request

Click here for updates on this story     WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WISN) — A Wauwatosa homeowner said the Department of Public Works plow trucks left a pile of snow in her driveway that was so large, she couldn’t drive in. The house is near the intersection of West Marion and Glenway streets. The homeowner, who did not

Click here for updates on this story     CLERMONT, Kentucky (WLKY) — A bald eagle with serious injuries has a chance to survive after an “eagle-eyed” volunteer spotted it lying in a creek bed. Eric Nally said he was taking part in an annual activity at Bernheim Forest called the Christmas Bird Count, which collects data

A mistake at a West Virginia clinic led to 42 people being administered Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine, but state and local health officials don’t think they are at any risk of harm. The recipients were supposed to get their first doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday at a clinic run by the

Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which mark the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. Facts December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are on a Thursday and Friday. History The earliest known New Year celebrations were

Click here for updates on this story     DAYTON, Ohio (WLWT) — A Dayton man has been indicted on charges after being accused of locking a child in a trunk of a car as a punishment. Prosecuting attorney Mat Heck Jr. announced the charges Thursday against Damon Ellis, 44. The incident happened on Saturday when a