Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
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San Francisco's mayor has declared a state of emergency in the city after health officials warned of the deadly coronavirus spreading across the United States, The Independent reports. "Although there are still zero confirmed cases in San Francisco residents, the global picture is changing rapidly, and we need to step-up…
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For the second time this month, a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma has been accused of using a racial slur in class, CNN has reported. The most recent incident occurred when a history professor read from a "historical document that used the 'N-word' repeatedly". As a result, the university's…
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Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late basketball star Kobe Bryant, is suing the helicopter firm she believes is responsible for the deaths of the former LA Lakers legend and their daughter, Gianna. The NBA legend, 13-year-old Gianna, and a further seven other people (including the helicopter pilot) died in…
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NASA has revealed that Katherine Johnson, the woman who paved the way for the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, died this morning at the age of 101, per ABC News. Her remarkable legacy, along with that of other female African American NASA employees, was immortalized in the movie…
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MSNBC news anchor Chris Matthews has provoked controversy after he compared Bernie Sanders' recent election victory in the state of Nevada win this week to the Nazi invasion of France. The Vermont senator, (who is Jewish) has solidified his status as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, after strong…
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A daredevil pilot from the United States has sadly been killed during an attempt to launch a homemade rocket in the Californian desert, the BBC reports. 64-year-old 'Mad' Mike Hughes is said to have crash-landed the steam-powered rocket shortly after it took off. Per the BBC, Hughes was known for…
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An 88-year-old crossing guard has died after protecting two children from a speeding car in Kansas City, Kansas, The Washington Post reports. Bob Nill, known by local children as "Mr. Bob", has since been hailed a hero by the community he served. Nill was working a regular shift on Tuesday…
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A heartwarming video has gone viral on social media this week, which shows a two-year-old child hugging a pizza delivery driver who had just recently lost his daughter. According to a report by NBC 10 News, the doorbell camera video in question shows "Wicked Good Pizza" delivery man Ryan Catterson…
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The rapper Pop Smoke has reportedly been found dead in his own home in the Hollywood Hills area, allegedly after an attempted home invasion robbery. According to a report by celebrity gossip site TMZ, the musician (real name: Bashar Barakah Jackson) was at home at approximately 4:30 am when two…
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A Catholic school has come under fire for allegedly "forcing out two gay teachers." The incident took place at John F Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington. It was made public when the school released a statement saying that two of its teachers, Paul Danforth and Michelle Beattie, had…
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A Utah mom was forced to call 911 after running out of milk and the police brought it to her. The incident took place in Highland, Utah, when mom-of-five Shannon Bird ran out of formula for her six-week-old baby at 2 am local time, as per KSL-TV. She typically breastfeeds,…
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The board of an elementary school in Northern California has unanimously decided to rename the educational institution after the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. According to a report by The Hill, the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education voted in favor of renaming…
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The US Air Force has announced that it has updated its dress code policy to outline a clear approval process for Sikhs and Muslims who wish to serve while wearing garments and articles of their respective faiths, CNN has reported. The new guidelines, which were finalized last week, mean that both…
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An ex-policeman claims that he was assaulted in an unprovoked attack by a woman who allegedly mistook his birthday hat for a pro-Trump 'Make America Great Again' cap. Retired NYPD detective Daniel Sprague, who hails from Staten Island, claims he was celebrating his 50th birthday with his spouse and his…
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A fifth-grade Florida student was "humiliated" after her teacher asked if she was in a relationship with another girl, her mom revealed, as reported by KPTV. The 11-year-old, from Port St. Lucie, is now reportedly too embarrassed to return to school as she was asked the inappropriate question in front of her…
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A mother, who hails from the state of Alabama, has faced widespread condemnation online after a video of her cutting her daughter's braids off started circulating on social media. In the clip, which was initially shared on Facebook, the woman can be seen expressing her anger after the child was…
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A mother who hails from Oklahoma has issued a warning to parents on social media after finding a 'creepy' note in her son's school bag. Per a recent report by NBC 15, the woman (who has chosen not to reveal her identity) discovered the note in the backpack of her…
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Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary contest, seemingly making him the forerunner for the 2020 presidential election. Sanders, who ran unsuccessfully for president in the 2016 election which eventually led to Republican candidate Donald Trump assuming office, managed to attain a slim margin of victory…
