More than 160 Confederate symbols came down in 2020, SPLC says
More than 160 Confederate symbols came down last year after the killing of George Floyd prompted a nationwide reckoning with racism. That count comes…
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YumaCats extend U of A scholarship deadline
YUMA, Ariz., (KYMA, KECY) – YumaCats, the University of Arizona Alumni chapter based in Yuma, who champion for raising funds for local scholarships…
Continue ReadingIn the days leading up to his crash, Tiger Woods had been teaching golf to movie and sports stars
In the days leading up to the crash that authorities say he was lucky to survive, golf legend Tiger Woods was in his element, hosting a PGA tour…
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Phoenix homeowners dig duffel bag full of guns
Phoenix police tweeted on Tuesday they are now investigating to see if the firearms were used in any…
Continue Reading He had to drop out of Morgan State for financial reasons. Now he’s given $20 million to the university
Two years after Calvin Tyler first enrolled at Morgan State College, he had to drop out because he couldn’t afford it. He took a job as a UPS…
Continue ReadingHow Texas’s deregulated market for power led to exorbitant electric bills
Katrina Tanner typically pays around $120 a month for her electric bill during the winter. But last week, as a winter storm caused power outages for…
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Mexican president says Mexico doing better than the U.S. on virus
López Obrador said Tuesday that comparing countries is in “bad taste,” but went on to say “the most powerful nation on earth, our neighbor,…
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California governor says deal to reopen schools is close
Newsom has said the state will set aside 10% of first vaccine doses for educators, school staff and childcare providers starting in…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Howard Thurman
He was a shy man who didn’t lead marches or give dramatic speeches. But Howard Thurman was a spiritual genius who transformed history. Thurman was…
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Audits find no problems with Arizona election equipment
“No hacking or vote switching occurred in the 2020 election,” said Jack Sellers, the Republican board…
Continue ReadingPuppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says
Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…
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5 things to know for February 24: Covid, Capitol riot, Rochester, White House, China
The jobless rate in the US is dropping, but the Federal Reserve is looking beyond that number to see just how much the economy — and…
Continue Reading FAA directs air carriers to inspect engines similar to the one that failed on the United Airlines flight
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday directed air carriers to inspect all Pratt & Whitney engines similar to the one that dramatically…
Continue Reading How 2 teenagers discovered 4 scientifically valuable exoplanets
Kartik Pinglé and Jasmine Wright haven’t graduated from high school yet. But they’ve already discovered four new exoplanets and…
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Man dies after police kneel on his neck for nearly 5 minutes, family says in wrongful death claim
A 30-year-old Northern California man undergoing a mental health episode died days after police officers kneeled on the back of his neck for nearly…
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Family rifts seem on the rise. Here’s why they happen and how to cope
Each week, Sheri McGregor gets hundreds of emails from parents shut out of their children’s lives. Every story is different, she said. What the…
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Yuma Scouts celebrate milestone
Yuma’s Boy Scout Troop turns 25-years old.…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about Tiger Woods’ car accident and injuries
The world held its breath awaiting news of Tiger Woods’ condition after the golf legend suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a rollover crash…
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Coronavirus variant will likely drive a new wave of transmission come spring, some experts say
A new, more contagious variant of coronavirus first detected in the UK is likely to fuel a surge of cases in the spring, several experts predicted…
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