PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Eagles fans woke up bright and early Sunday morning to tailgate ahead of the game, some of fans celebrating a lot more than the best team in football. “The…
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Robbery suspect identified by DNA, busted a year after violent attack
A 19-year-old man from Covina was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and vehicle theft after investigators recovered some of his DNA and used it to identify him more…
New England has been roiled by wild weather including a likely tornado. Next up is Hurricane Lee
LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — Hurricane Lee looks poised to wallop New England later this week even as the region still deals with the impact of days of wild weather that produced torrential…
At the University of North Carolina, two shootings 30 years apart show how much has changed
Three decades ago, as a University of North Carolina student, he covered a deadly shooting for the school newspaper. Last month, as a journalism professor at the same school, Ryan Thornburg kept…
Montgomery County theft: Teen among suspects arrested after chase for taking $18,000 worth of jewelry, authorities say
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:13PM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 15-year-old was among the suspects arrested for allegedly stealing $18,000 worth of jewelry from a Zales in Montgomery County. On Sept….
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Rising Cases and Hospitalizations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech in response to the surge in cases and hospitalizations. Both manufacturers have reported that their vaccines demonstrate…
AOC annouces 2023 Red Ribbon Gala
The Inspiration Band Officials at AIDS Outreach Center in Tarrant County this week announced the return of the agency’s largest fundraiser, the Annual Red Ribbon Gala:“Boots and Bling.” The gala fundraiser is…
Little horse makes big impact at Texas nonprofit equestrian center
BULVERDE, Texas – A little horse is making a big difference for those who need him most. Hope Reins in Texas, a nonprofit equestrian center, has a new addition to their staff…
At the University of North Carolina, two shootings 30 years apart show how much has changed
Three decades ago, as a University of North Carolina student, he covered a deadly shooting for the school newspaper. Last month, as a journalism professor at the same school, Ryan Thornburg kept…
National Senior Center Month – Forward Times
National Senior Center Month is celebrated during the month of September in the United States. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve one million older adults. Older adults who participate in senior center…
Abortion ban fight goes to the courts in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma : Shots
Nicole Blackmon says she is mourning two children, the teenager she lost to gun violence and her stillborn baby. She is suing Tennessee because she says abortion bans interfered with her care….
Noda breaks up Astros’ no-hit bid but Oakland still loses 100th game
HOUSTON — The A’s suffered their second consecutive 100-loss seasons since the 1960s on Wednesday. They nearly suffered another ignominious statistic – Oakland was no-hit for 9 2/3 innings by the Houston…
House rests its case against Ken Paxton after chaotic day
The House impeachment managers rested their case against Ken Paxton on Wednesday amid a dramatic day that centered around questions of whether the attorney general’s paramour would take the stand and an…
Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid
Mohammed Derna, a teacher in the city, said he, his family and neighbors rushed to the roof of their apartment building, stunned at the volume of water rushing by. It reached the…
Bill Maher says “Real Time” to return, but without writers
Citing the need “to bring people back to work,” comedian Bill Maher announced Wednesday that his HBO political talk show “Real Time” will return to the air, but without writers amid the…
Scottsdale and Mesa combat homeless crisis with temporary housing hotel programs
MESA, AZ — “I strongly recommend that you verify sobriety with every single person that is in this program,” said Scottsdale resident, Jeff Taylor. Taylor received applause from a crowd at Wednesday…
Glass half-full or half-empty? In partisan Washington, it’s usually both
Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., center, took the GOP line, blaming immigrants for taking U.S. jobs, among other ills, while Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., left, accused Republicans in the hearing of “dangerous rhetoric.”…
New dermatology clinic opens to address culturally specific care
The new Skin of Color Clinic has a twofold component, one of which is offering residents and doctors training and the other is to provide culturally specific care. HOUSTON — It’s being…
Sisters Network Inc. to Host National Black Breast Cancer Summit During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ABOVE: Karen E. Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network® Inc. Sisters Network Inc., the largest and leading national Black breast cancer survivor-run organization, recently announced that it will host the 2023 National Black Breast…
Chicago honors fallen Fire Department Lt. Kevin Ward
The mourners who were gathered at the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Kevin Ward faced a tough challenge in summing up his vibrant life in sentences. The firefighter, who was seriously…