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Top Virginia PTA official resigns over using phrase 'let them die' in pushing back against opponents of critical race theory
NY Daily News - 19 Jul 2021 04:25
A top official in the Virginia Parent Teacher Association has resigned after being filmed at a rally using the words "Let them die" in apparent reference to people protesting critical race theory teaching - though she ma...
Unruly airplane passengers are straining the system for keeping peace in the sky
Boston - 19 Jul 2021 15:24
"What we're really seeing is an increased level of hostility on the aircraft, which is something I don't think we've ever seen before in this industry." The post Unruly airplane passengers disrupting peace in flights are...
4 dead at music festival, including 3 from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
New York Post - 19 Jul 2021 02:32
The trio were found Saturday about six hours after another concert goer, Melissa Donna Havens was also found dead at the Faster Horses Festival in the village of Brooklyn.
Woman comments on police 'Most Wanted' post about her, gets arrested
New York Post - 19 Jul 2021 03:29
Lorraine Graves was busted on a charge of accessory to murder after she commented on a Tulsa Police Department post on Wednesday that listed her as the force's "Weekly Most Wanted."
'Asian carp' rebranded because tag is deemed offensive
New York Post - 19 Jul 2021 02:18
The US Fish and Wildlife Service rebranded the freshwater fish wreaking havoc in the Midwest as "invasive carp" earlier this year and didn't want to paint Asian people in a "negative light."
Overturn Roe v. Wade? Conservative divisions could signal narrower outcome in abortion case
USA Today - 19 Jul 2021 11:0041 candidates made the ballot for California's September recall election
The Week - 19 Jul 2021 04:52
41 candidates made the ballot for California's September recall election
80 large fires have consumed more than 1 million acres across western parts of the US
CNN - 19 Jul 2021 04:49
There are currently 80 large wildfires raging in 13 states across the US, burning more than 1 million acres, mostly in western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
2 more Texas Dems who fled state to block GOP voting bill test positive for COVID
New York Post - 19 Jul 2021 04:35
Two more from the Texas House Democratic Caucus that traveled to Washington to prevent a Republican voting bill has tested positive for COVID. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer said he is one of them.
Researchers identify 14 living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci's family
CNN - 19 Jul 2021 03:56
Decades-long research into Leonardo da Vinci's purported remains has revealed how many people currently alive can claim to be descendants of the family of the Renaissance genius and "Mona Lisa" painter: It's 14.
Mackinac Bridge north of Detroit closes after report of bomb threat, officials say; reopens after 3 hours
USA Today - 19 Jul 2021 02:51
The Mackinac Bridge, located north of Detroit, was closed for several hours on Sunday after Michigan police received a bomb threat.
Man sentenced to 30 years for beating wife to death on cruise is found dead in cell
NY Daily News - 19 Jul 2021 02:45
A Utah man serving 30 years in prison after being convicted of beating his wife to death on Alaskan cruise last year has been found dead in his cell.
Protesters gather at Buckingham Fountain to support Cuban fight against communism
Chicago Tribune - 19 Jul 2021 02:28Man who beat wife to death on family cruise found dead in prison cell
New York Post - 19 Jul 2021 01:49
Kenneth Manzanares was found unresponsive at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau and pronounced dead shortly after, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.
Oregon heatwave devastates Christmas tree farms
NY Daily News - 19 Jul 2021 01:46
Extreme heat and drought in the Pacific Northwest could keep the winter holiday season a little less cheerful, too.
Nationals, DC mayor denounce shooting at Nationals Park
New York Post - 19 Jul 2021 01:43
The owners of the Washington Nationals and Washington, DC Mayor Murial Bowser on Sunday denounced the shooting outside Nationals Park that sent players and fans alike scrambling in panic.
Pope tells everyone to slow the hell down - and turn off your cell phones
NY Daily News - 19 Jul 2021 01:25
Everyone needs to slow the f--k down. That was Pope Francis' message Sunday in his first Vatican appearance since his hospital stay.
Israeli-designed spyware used to hack journalists and activists, investigation finds
CNN - 19 Jul 2021 01:25
Thirty-seven smartphones owned by journalists, human rights activists, business executives and two women connected to the slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi were targeted by "military-grade spyware" licensed by an Is...
Oklahoma woman arrested after commenting on police's 'most wanted' Facebook post about her, authorities say
USA Today - 19 Jul 2021 00:46
It didn't take long for the Tulsa Police Department to arrest Lorraine Graves after she commented on a department Facebook post about her warrant.
2 killed in head-on collision in East Hazel Crest
Chicago Tribune - 19 Jul 2021 21:46
A 34-year-old Harvey man and a 41-year-old Homewood woman were killed in a head-on collision Friday night in East Hazel Crest, according to police.
51 percent of unvaccinated individuals think the COVID-19 vaccine contains a microchip
The Week - 19 Jul 2021 20:32
51 percent of unvaccinated individuals think the COVID-19 vaccine contains a microchip
Indiana woman plans to plead guilty for crimes committed in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
USA Today - 19 Jul 2021 20:16
Dona Sue Bissey of Bloomfield, Indiana, said she will submit a guilty plea to one charge of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.