Coronavirus August 6, 2021 FDA nearing decision on COVID vaccine boosters for people with weakened immune systems The FDA has been closely monitoring data on studies about administering an extra dose for immunocompromised individuals.
California July 26, 2021 California to mandate vaccine or coronavirus weekly testing for all state workers California state employees and health care workers will need to show proof they've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine or get tested weekly under a new mandate state officials announced Monday.
Weather July 5, 2021 Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall in Cuba, eyes Florida The storm is expected to batter Central and Western Cuba overnight before it continues to parts of the Florida Keys and Florida’s Gulf Coast Tuesday and Wednesday.
Crime June 30, 2021 Bill Cosby released from Pennsylvania prison after sex assault case thrown out The disgraced actor, once known as “America’s Dad,” had served more than two years of his three-to-10-year sentence after he was convicted of drugging and molesting a woman at his home in 2004.
Florida June 28, 2021 Miami-area condo collapse: Official said building was in 'good shape' despite warning Just three years before a high-rise condominium collapsed in Florida Thursday, a local building official told board members that the building was in "very good shape" despite warnings from an engineer about structural problems.
National Parks June 2, 2021 California hiker dies after falling 500 feet at Sequoia National Park The 56-year-old San Jose resident was hiking with two other people when he fell from near the summit of Mount Russell on the eastern edge of the park, according to the National Parks Service.
France May 27, 2021 French police shoot knife-wielding man: report Police in France shot a man who threatened officers and passers-by with a knife Thursday evening.
Proud American May 25, 2021 Georgia Army recruiters save victim in road rage shooting Police in Georgia commended a pair of soldiers who used their combat first aid training to save the life of a man who was shot three times during a road rage incident last month.
Horse Racing May 14, 2021 Medina Spirit and Bob Baffert cleared for the Preakness Stakes Medina Spirit and two other horses trained by Bob Baffert have been cleared to race at Pimlico, including the Preakness Stakes, after undergoing three rounds of testing.
CRIME April 28, 2021 Los Angeles police officer shot in 'gun battle' with burglar, suspect also shot and in custody An off-duty Los Angeles police officer was hospitalized following a “gun battle” that erupted when he interrupted a thief stealing his police gear from his personal car on Wednesday.
US March 30, 2021 Colorado boy, 12, brain dead after trying ‘Blackout Challenge’ on TikTok The "Blackout Challenge" trending on TikTok has reportedly left a 12-year-old Colorado boy brain dead, and he may not live much longer.
TRAVEL March 19, 2021 Vermont man reunited with car stuck at Canadian airport for a year under lockdown Anyone who’s ever locked themselves out of their car knows what an annoyance it can be, but this Vermont resident was locked out of the entire country where his car was parked for a year.
Odd News March 19, 2021 Ohio man calls police after raccoon ‘ransacked’ kitchen, hid in dishwasher Police in a northern Ohio city were surprised to discover a “masked bandit” in a local home on Monday, but it wasn’t a burglar – at least, not a human one.
Odd News March 19, 2021 Taiwanese official begs people to stop changing their name to 'salmon' for free sushi A sushi chain offered free meals to people named "Salmon" this week, prompting a surge of official name changes.
Alabama March 18, 2021 Dramatic lightning strikes caught on camera in Alabama When strong storms moved over Alabama’s Eastern Shore Wednesday night, some serious lightning bolts hit the Fairhope area.
Cruises March 18, 2021 Disney Cruise Line announces new destinations and trips for summer of 2022 For travelers willing to plan ahead for the summer of 2022, Disney Cruise Line just announced a slate of new destinations and fan favorites that will be returning to its itineraries, including its first-ever summer sailings from Miami.
Patriotism March 18, 2021 North Dakota man says condo association threatens $200 daily fines over American flag 'noise' It’s the sound of freedom and liberty, but is it too loud?
Odd News March 18, 2021 Michigan DoorDash driver drops pizza on ground, stuffs it back in box Pizza toppings like pineapple can cause controversy, but most people can probably agree they don’t want dirt on their pie.
Hunting March 17, 2021 NY bear hunt approaches record year as black bear populations ‘prosper’ New York hunters had one of their most successful bear seasons ever in 2020, with harvest totals across the state outpacing five-year averages.
Beer March 17, 2021 Coors Light will trade you free beer for ‘quarantine clutter’ Coors Light is offering to take those items that no longer spark joy off your hands and trade you something else that might lighten your mood: free beer.
Airlines March 17, 2021 Unruly jetBlue passengers face hefty FAA fines over mask disputes: ‘Zero tolerance’ The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing civil penalities of $20,000 and $12,500 for two passengers on separate jetBlue Airlines flights in December who refused to obey flight attendants’ instructions.
Pets March 16, 2021 Nebraska dog rescue reunites Iowa woman with pet that wandered 100 miles Just how the dog, a black Lab and pit bull mix named Ivy, managed that is still a bit of a mystery.
America Together March 16, 2021 Generous diner leaves $10G tip at Florida Keys restaurant This must’ve been one seriously good meal.
Good News March 16, 2021 Homeschooled Arizona girl, 12, will begin college this summer, hopes to work for NASA one day This girl’s got goals to the Moon – and beyond.
Cruises March 12, 2021 MSC cruise ship catches fire off Greek coast The fire started on the MSC Lirica on Friday afternoon and sent large plumes of smoke billowing into the sky
Airports March 12, 2021 America's first airport 'shot bar' opens in Seattle While restaurants in Washington state still face capacity restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, one chef working at an eatery in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has come up with an idea to keep up business.
Outbreaks March 12, 2021 Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases Local health officials said 92 cases of norovirus had been linked to the Arby's restaurant on Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois.
Cruises March 11, 2021 Royal Caribbean cancels more cruises through May More cruise lines announced this week that they’re canceling trips because of the coronavirus pandemic.
GREAT OUTDOORS March 11, 2021 Bears break into California home, property ‘torn apart,’ deputies say Warmer weather means that bears in many parts of the country are becoming active again.
Pets March 11, 2021 ‘Hero’ dog gets help for Massachusetts man who fell through ice Passersby saved a man who fell into a pond thanks to a dog's barks.
