Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’ becomes latest flashpoint in Virginia gubernatorial race
By Dan Merica and Eva McKend, CNN The latest back-and-forth in the race to be Virginia’s next governor is centered on the value of teaching a…
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Why do only mammals have tusks? Study traces their surprising origins
By Katie Hunt, CNN Tusks are a striking feature of many animals — elephants, hippos, warthogs, walruses — and are often sought-after by…
Continue ReadingBrazilian commission votes in favor of recommending criminal charges against Bolsonaro
By Rodrigo Pedroso A Brazilian commission investigating the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has called for criminal charges…
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LeBron James to miss Lakers game vs. Spurs due to sore ankle
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Spurs in San Antonio on Tuesday night due to a sore right…
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LeBron James to miss Lakers game vs. Spurs due to sore ankle
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Spurs in San Antonio on Tuesday night due to a sore right…
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 27: Covid-19, Congress, social media, climate, Myanmar
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN There are only 100 days until the Winter Olympics in Beijing, but continuing Covid-19 outbreaks and growing boycott calls…
Continue ReadingTired but determined, 5 young activists continue their hunger strike outside the White House
By Rachel Ramirez and Ella Nilsen, CNN Five young climate activists are on their seventh day of a hunger strike outside the White House, to demand…
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A local eatery wants you to celebrate National Sandwich Day, with a side of care
Legend has it that the creation of the first sandwich was an accidental one. According, to the story John Montagu the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was…
Continue ReadingTwo middle school students are being praised after their quick actions saved their bus driver
WSB By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Two middle school students are being praised for their quick action when their bus driver experienced a medical…
Continue ReadingTwo middle school students are being praised after their quick actions saved their bus driver
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Two middle school students are being praised for their quick action when their bus driver experienced a medical emergency.…
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Navajo Nation reports 32 more COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 32 more COVID-19 cases and one additional death. It marked only the ninth time in…
Continue Reading Chargers sign K Dustin Hopkins, waive Tristan Vizcaino
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins was signed as the Los Angeles Chargers kicker on Tuesday after the team…
Continue Reading Chargers sign K Dustin Hopkins, waive Tristan Vizcaino
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins was signed as the Los Angeles Chargers kicker on Tuesday after the team…
Continue ReadingPopulations of the endangered North Atlantic right whale are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 20 years
By Amanda Jackson, CNN One of the rarest marine mammals in the world, the North Atlantic right whale, has declined 8% in population over the past…
Continue ReadingFacebook is having a tougher time managing vaccine misinformation than it is letting on, leaks suggest
By Donie O’Sullivan, Clare Duffy, Tara Subramaniam and Sarah Boxer, CNN Business In public, Facebook has touted the resources it has dedicated…
Continue ReadingNegotiators near agreement on key Biden priorities expanding child care and universal pre-K
By Phil Mattingly, CNN Democrats are within striking distance of securing agreement on two critical components of President Joe Biden’s…
Continue Reading Eagles defense making it easy for opposing QBs
By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s unit is making the wrong kind of…
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TV’s ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Wonder Years’ are long-view ratings winners
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — At first glance, broadcast newcomers “Ghosts” and “The Wonder Years” have barely had…
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Alec Baldwin incident covers up to $6 million in insurance policy
A recent incident had Alec Baldwin accidentally fire a gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Urban, Canady will miss at least 3 games on IR
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive lineman Brent Urban and cornerback Maurice Canady on injured reserve. Both players…
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