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World leaders welcome Biden with praise, pleas, and parting shots at Trump
Joe Biden was sworn in Wednesday as the 46th United States President, taking the reins of a country in crisis. But his task on the global stage will be daunting, too. World leaders reacted to Biden’s inauguration by offering congratulations, jockeying for position at the forefront of his foreign policy agenda, and in some cases
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Man breaks 50-year-old channel catfish record
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WLOS) — The former North Carolina state record for a channel catfish held steady for 50 years, but the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reported Jan. 20 that a Pinehurst man broke that record last September. John Stone, of Pinehurst, now holds the new record after
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Missouri National Guard to help staff mass coronavirus vaccination sites
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that the Guard will send teams to each of the state’s nine highway patrol regions to set up the clinics. The first is being created now in southeast Missouri, Parson said.
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The Howard University marching band escorted Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House
Howard University’s marching band has taken part in presidential inaugurations before. But during Wednesday’s inaugural parade, they escorted one of their own. The renowned Showtime Marching Band accompanied Vice President Kamala Harris — an alumna of Howard University — to the White House shortly after she took her oath of office, along with President Joe
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Kansas City payday lender pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The co-owner of a one-time Kansas City payday lending company has pleaded guilty to a bankruptcy fraud count related to his 2015 personal bankruptcy, in which prosecutors say he hid more than $1 million in assets. The Kansas City Star reports that 53-year-old Del Kimball pleaded guilty Tuesday and faces
Continue Reading Omaha pilot program gives second chances to those arrested on lesser charges
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — The City of Omaha unveiled a pilot program Tuesday designed to give second chances to those arrested on certain minor offenses. The city prosecutor, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, and the city’s Human Rights and Relations Department joined Mayor Jean Stothert in a news
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Some Missourians asked to give back COVID-related payments
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some Missourians who received unemployment insurance payments during the coronavirus pandemic are now being told they have to pay back the money. Marissa Crozier told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that unemployment insurance kept her afloat after she was laid off as a costume designer for St. Louis Community College’s theater program,
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Number of abortions drops in Missouri because of regulations
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri’s only abortion provider says it is performing fewer abortions because state restrictions are prompting many women to drive to a nearby clinic in Illinois. Planned Parenthood says only seven abortions were provided at its St. Louis clinic in November and none in December. That compares with nine and five for
Continue Reading Parent group files motion to block mask requirement for youth sports
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — A group of parents, student-athletes and coaches in Minnesota filed a motion in federal court Tuesday seeking a preliminary injunction to block Gov. Tim Walz’s mask requirement for youth sports. The group, Let Them Play MN, says the motion argues that the governor and
Continue Reading Loved ones remember fallen officers 1 year after tragedy
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — One year after terrible tragedy struck a Diamond Head neighborhood, family and community members continue to mourn the loss of two Honolulu police officers who lost their lives that day. Tiffany Enriquez, a seven-year veteran of the force assigned to Waikiki, left behind three daughters,
Continue Reading Man sees capitol riot arrest as ‘A Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King moment for me’
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, FL (WFOR ) — One of the South Florida men arrested in connection with the Capitol attack is talking about his reasons for going to Washington, D.C. “I went on the 6th to D.C. to protest against communism and prostitution,” Felipe Marquez said. The Coral Springs resident
Continue Reading Dallas State Rep. Rafael Anchía files bill to remove confederate monuments from capitol grounds
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, TX (KTVT) — Dallas County Democratic State Representative Rafael Anchía filed a bill Tuesday, Jan. 19, Confederate Memorial Day in Texas, that would remove Confederate monuments, memorials, and statues from the Capitol grounds as well as renaming the John H. Reagan State Office Building. House Bill 1186
Continue Reading Wanted man arrested after allegedly attempting to drag race sheriff’s deputy
Click here for updates on this story LA PORTE COUNTY, Indiana (WBND) — A man who was wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested after he allegedly attempted to drag race a captain with the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. Around 1:15 a.m., a captain with the sheriff’s office was traveling south on US 35 approaching
Continue Reading Working mom with multiple kids survives eLearning
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH BEND, Indiana (WBND) — Thousands of parents were thrust into online learning almost overnight last March but what about parents with multiple kids of different ages and grades? How are they dealing with the transition? Our Learning Curve team spoke with Jessica Rupert who not only has
Continue Reading Glaciers on Mars reveal the planet’s many ice ages
Glaciers that still exist on the surface of Mars are helping to tell the story of its past. The red planet experienced between six and 20 separate ice ages during the past 300 to 800 million years, a new analysis of glaciers on Mars has revealed. During the last ice age on Earth 20,000 years
Continue Reading Elderly NYC landlords say eviction moratorium is taking away income they need to live
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Dozens of independent landlords say their tenants have been taking advantage of the COVID eviction moratorium. CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge spoke to two elderly New Yorkers who are desperate for help. They say the state law is draining them of money they need to
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Kamala Harris was escorted to the ceremony by the Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate
Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill. The Capitol Police officer’s courageous actions were recognized again on Wednesday when he escorted Kamala Harris to the inauguration ceremony. He was there in his new role as acting
Continue Reading These are Canada’s fastest growing communities as cities see record exodus
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — In her 40 years in Halifax real estate, agent Sandra Bryant has never seen as many buyers flocking to town shopping for homes as she did in 2020. “It was my best year ever,” Bryant told CTVNews.ca on Tuesday. The surging demand has
Continue Reading NBA players could assist with Covid-19 vaccination advocacy
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — The Kings’ schedule has yet to be impacted by coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, the Wizards will have a fifth straight game postponed Wednesday and account for a third of the 15 games the league has had to shelf so far. Now NBA players could help
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