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An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond Whipper-Young, spans 6,507 square feet. Whipper-Young, who is also an art teacher, used just black Crayola Project XL Markers to create the piece, which took a whopping 63 hours — over

Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal ) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will allow hunters to kill 200 wolves in the last week of February even as the state appeals a judge’s order requiring the winter hunting season. Acting on orders of a Jefferson County judge, the

Click here for updates on this story     Atlanta (WGCL) — Rapper Cyhi is known for his writing credits in the rap industry but the artist is now writing a plea to Atlanta, after he says someone tried to kill him. The incident happened Thursday night, according to an Atlanta Police incident report. The rapper took

At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night, officials said. Dozens of homes were damaged, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted. “This is a very, very tragic event for our community and our county,” Brunswick County Commissioner Randy Thompson said.

Click here for updates on this story     Flint, Michigan (WNEM ) — In the past year some residents have gone months without benefits because the system had been overwhelmed by the flood of applications by the newly unemployed. Some who did get their benefits are being told by the state to pay them back. “Something

Click here for updates on this story     Houston (KTRK) — As hundreds of thousands spent a bitterly cold day without power during this winter storm, finding an open spot for a hot meal seems like a dream come true. That was the case as cars lined up in the street outside the Burger King at

Click here for updates on this story     Carson, Iowa (WOWT) — A frustrated senior citizen from Iowa has been left with a mystery. Living on social security, he’s still waiting on stimulus money dating back to last spring. Subzero temperatures outside aren’t the only reason Michael Carr feels a chill inside. “The hot water heater

Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — After spending around 252 hours in frigid temperatures, a group of 40 courageous Albertans have completed what is believed to be the world’s longest hockey game — all while making a difference for cancer patients. This year is the seventh edition of the

Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Vaccine rollout across the country has been off to a rocky and slow start, but with more doses set to arrive in the coming days and weeks, here’s where each province and territory stands on getting shots in arms. British Columbia B.C.’s first

Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday in a hotel room in Brandon, Florida, officials said. The 38-year-old had been staying at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, about 12 miles outside Tampa, since January 11, according to a news release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Office officials said they spoke

Jane Bolin made history over and over. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School. The first Black woman to join the New York City Bar Association. The nation’s first Black female judge. The daughter of an influential lawyer, Bolin grew up admiring her father’s leather-bound books while recoiling at photos

Happy Mardi Gras! Though Covid-19 canceled New Orleans’ legendary Carnival parades, residents have responded by turning their houses into floats. Laissez les bons temp rouler! Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your

Three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night, officials said. The tornado tore through a residential community and left several homes destroyed or severely damaged, Ed Conrow, Brunswick County Emergency Services Director, said during a press conference early Tuesday morning. Most of

Elementary schools in Los Angeles County will be allowed to reopen for in-person learning starting Tuesday, after county health officials announced they expect to reach the state’s Covid-19 case threshold for reopening those campuses. “The state permits elementary schools to reopen as soon as we reach an adjusted case rate of 25 per 100,000,” the