Mississippi county’s first Black supervisor dies at 90
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The first Black person to have been elected to Oktibbeha County’s governing board has died. George Curry Jr. was 90.…
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Larry Heinzerling, AP executive and bureau chief, dies at 75
By JOHN DANISZEWSKI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former AP executive and foreign correspondent Larry Heinzerling has died after a short…
Continue ReadingDad with dementia makes large donation; son wants it returned
By Tim McNicholas Click here for updates on this story LISLE, Illinois (WBBM) — This is a cautionary tale for people…
Continue ReadingParalyzed puppy on the hunt for forever home in new wheelchair
By CBSBoston.com Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WBZ) — A young Maltese puppy who was paralyzed…
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‘Respect’ spells out an earnest Aretha Franklin tribute as a showcase for Jennifer Hudson
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Earnest to a fault, “Respect” spells out a handsome tribute to Aretha Franklin, with Jennifer Hudson and her…
Continue ReadingMaryland lawmakers discuss new ways to curb city crime
By Annie Rose Ramos Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — When Angela Royster thinks about her son…
Continue Reading Canadian justice lawyer says Huawei CFO was dishonest
By JIM MORRIS Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A Canadian justice department lawyer told an extradition hearing the dishonesty…
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New Details: News 11 examines DPS report on crash involving Yuma City Administrator
News 11 has obtained the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) report on an June hit and run crash involving Yuma City Administrator Philip…
Continue ReadingCensus Bureau releases population data, starting scramble to redraw congressional lines
By Eric Bradner, CNN The Census Bureau on Thursday released the data used to draw congressional and state legislative district lines, starting a…
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No spectators allowed at qualifying for US Open tennis
NEW YORK (AP) — Matches in qualifying rounds for the U.S. Open will be closed to spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis…
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No spectators allowed at qualifying for US Open tennis
NEW YORK (AP) — Matches in qualifying rounds for the U.S. Open will be closed to spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis…
Continue Reading Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as President Joe Biden becomes more aggressive in pressuring Americans to get vaccinated, he…
Continue Reading Conservative activist lawyer sues Roger Stone for defamation
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The conservative activist lawyer that sued China for $20 trillion over the…
Continue Reading Florida CB Jaydon Hill tears knee ligament, out for season
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cornerback and projected starter Jaydon Hill will miss the season after tearing the…
Continue Reading Florida CB Jaydon Hill tears knee ligament, out for season
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cornerback and projected starter Jaydon Hill will miss the season after tearing the…
Continue ReadingGroup fills 5K backpacks with school supplies
By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — A local charity is making sure…
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Social media and messaging apps appear to be shutdown in Zambia on election day, Facebook says
By Samantha Tapfumaneyi, Lauren Kent and Tim Lister, CNN Social media and messaging apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter,…
Continue Reading In ‘Homeroom,’ an unprecedented school year caught on film
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Oakland filmmaker Peter Nicks had already made two well-regarded documentaries capturing the…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco es la primera ciudad importante de EE.UU. en exigir una prueba de vacunación completa para algunas actividades en interiores
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Los residentes de San Francisco de 12 años o más deberán mostrar pruebas de que han sido completamente vacunados contra el…
Continue Reading Cabrera out of starting lineup in about-face from Tigers
BALTIMORE (AP) — Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup for Detroit’s game at Baltimore, setting up the possibility that he’ll hit his…
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