Charge against Amy Cooper dropped after completing racial bias education program
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday dropped the misdemeanor criminal charge against Amy Cooper, the White woman who called…
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Anthony Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for his work on Covid-19 and other infectious diseases
Dr. Anthony Fauci has been honored with a top international prize for his work combating the coronavirus and other infectious diseases. He is one of…
Continue Reading The Black church is having a moment
The Rev. Jemar Tisby describes himself as a “theological mutt.” He was baptized in a Southern Baptist church, joined a White…
Continue Reading Forget fingerprints — AI may soon use your veins to identify you
Forget facial recognition technology — researchers say they can identify you from the veins on the backs of your hands. Biometric recognition…
Continue Reading California condor eggs laid at Oregon Zoo boost recovery for the endangered species
First, California condors nearly went extinct from poaching, lead poisoning and habitat destruction. Then the California wildfires last summer…
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‘Very excited’: Thousands of students return to classrooms for first time in months
Click here for updates on this story Charlotte, North Carolina (WSOC) — For the first time in two months, some…
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Yuma mayor requests additional aid for migrant families
Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls tweeted on Monday that migrant releases in Yuma and San Luis began…
Continue Reading This is the biggest drawing in the world made by one person
An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond…
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$10,000 reward for information on stolen USPS truck
If you have any information on the suspect(s), give USPIS a call at…
Continue Reading 3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado struck a coastal North Carolina community
At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night,…
Continue ReadingThe US just saw its lowest Covid-19 daily case count since October. But here’s why experts are still worried
The US on Monday reported more than 53,800 new Covid-19 infections: its lowest daily case count since October and a vastly different number from…
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Arizona panel votes to boost unlawful protest penalties
The bill also would prohibit anyone arrested at such a demonstration from receiving public benefits or working for government…
Continue ReadingCuomo admits error but defends delaying release of data on Covid-19 deaths at long-term care facilities
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday offered a rare note of regret as he defended his administration’s decision to delay releasing data on…
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Registration for COVID-19 vaccine appointments begins for state site in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz., (KYMA, KECY) – Arizonans will be able to register starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, for nearly 12,000 appointments available at a state…
Continue ReadingHow to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to stay warm during power outages
A giant winter storm that’s brought ice and plummeting temperatures to a large swath of the country has left more than 5 million people without…
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Common genetic test often wrong when identifying rare disease-causing variants such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, study says
A genetic test used to detect common traits many people share is not reliable in identifying rare disease-causing variations, such as those that can…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Jane Bolin
Jane Bolin made history over and over. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School. The first Black woman to join the New York…
Continue Reading San Diego Zoo gorillas make full recovery from Covid-19
Several gorillas are back in public view for visitors at the San Diego Zoo after making a full recovery from Covid-19, according to an update from…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 16: Stimulus, Capitol riot, Covid-19, weather, Ebola
Happy Mardi Gras! Though Covid-19 canceled New Orleans’ legendary Carnival parades, residents have responded by turning their houses into…
Continue Reading 3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado slammed a coastal North Carolina community
Three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night, officials said.…
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