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Here’s a quick look at the life of former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, FW de Klerk. Personal Birth date: March 18, 1936 Birth place: Johannesburg, South Africa Birth name: Frederik Willem de Klerk Father: Johannes de Klerk, politician Mother: Corrie (Coetzer) de Klerk Marriages: Elita (Georgiades) de Klerk (November 1998-current); Marike

Many residents of Jackson, Mississippi, have been without water since a winter storm hit the area in February. And many are still not sure when it will return. The storm, which also affected Texas and Louisiana, caused 80 water breaks throughout the city. Public Works Director Dr. Charles Williams said Monday that 50 have now

Here’s some background information about leap year. 2024 is a leap year. The next leap day is February 29, 2024, on a Thursday. Facts Every four years in the Gregorian calendar, an extra day is added to the calendar in order to synchronize it with the solar year. Occurs in every year that is divisible

Only one member of George Floyd’s family will be allowed to attend his high-profile murder trial in a Minneapolis courtroom because of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, a judge ruled on Monday. The same restriction applies to the family of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death.

Olympic champion gymnast Aly Raisman wants an independent investigation into USA Gymnastics after John Geddert’s death. Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team, took his own life after he was charged with 24 felonies in connection with the abuse of young gymnasts. Three years ago, sports physician Dr. Larry Nassar was sentenced

A multiple vehicle crash in Imperial County, California, on Tuesday morning left at least 12 people dead, California Highway Patrol Officer Arturo Platero told CNN. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Norrish Road near State Route 115 when it traveled “in the direct path” of a big rig truck traveling northbound on the 115, Platero

Black celebrities are urging Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo to work with LGBTQ community leaders after security forces raided and shut down an LGBTQ center in the West African country’s capital last week. Actors Idris Elba and Michaela Coel, and supermodel Naomi Campbell joined forces with other influential names in fashion, film and media to express

Click here for updates on this story     Las Vegas (KVVU) — A few months ago, Maria Bassil was standing in Lebanon. Today, she is standing on a corner in a shopping center in Henderson playing the violin to pay for college fees. Maria Bassil is attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She grew up

Click here for updates on this story     Portland, Oregon (KPTV) — A wig shop was burglarized in northeast Portland, and it’s not the first time the owner has dealt with a crime like this. Police responded to an alarm at The Wig Gallery near Northeast 84th Avenue and Halsey Street at 2 a.m. Monday. Two

Click here for updates on this story     Atlanta (WGCL) — Police say two juveniles were shot by a 32-year-old customer of a Waffle House restaurant late Monday night as they were allegedly trying to break into his vehicle. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. at the location on Memorial Drive in southeast Atlanta. Police say

Click here for updates on this story     DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times ) — Students will be able to participate in the Davenport Community School District’s new plan for dealing with crisis and violence, according to an update on the plan’s implementation presented Monday. The district is working with the Iowa Department of Education to address

Click here for updates on this story     ALBANY, Georgia (Albany Herlad) — An Albany dentist is fed up with trash, and he is not the only one as illegal dumping has been a persistent issue for many in the Good Life City. Dr. Charles King brought his complaint on Monday to the Dougherty County Commission

Click here for updates on this story     Raleight, North Carolina (WRAL) — Preliminary data from the North Carolina Department of Public Education shows students scored lower on state tests for math and science this fall compared to fall 2019. About 24,000 tests, out of about 175,000 expected tests total, have yet to be completed. Students

Click here for updates on this story     Baldwin County, Alabama (WALA) — A Gulf Shores woman was arrested on an animal cruelty charge after officials say she took her neighbors’ goat and painted it without permission. Erica Marie Farmer, 34, was arrested for the crime. Farmer also faces a theft of property 2nd charge. According

Click here for updates on this story     Harris County, Texas (KTRK) — A 9-year-old girl with special needs was the victim of a road rage shooting last month near Katy. “It’s just so heartbreaking,” said Arianna Quinton. “As a mom, we don’t like seeing our kids in pain, especially when she can’t even describe to

Click here for updates on this story     Houston (KTRK) — A Houston family said heaven sent them help when they needed it the most, calling a group of Florida plumbers their angels. Caprina Trotter said her 87-year-old mother Ursula Gross’ pipes burst during the winter storm. Gross is homebound and on hospice. Trotter said she