The Biden administration is asking for federal workers to assist with “urgent efforts” to care for and place unaccompanied migrant children who are arriving at the southern border in increasing numbers. The request for volunteers comes as the administration struggles to find space to house migrant children, leaving thousands of children in border facilities that
Continue ReadingThe White House will host a briefing for Democratic members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday to update them on the situation at the US-Mexico border, according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will be in attendance. It’s unknown at
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Much of America’s recent progress against Covid-19 has been erased as new infections jump nationwide. Now the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said she’s afraid of what will happen next. “What we’ve seen over the last week or so is a steady rise of cases,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky
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Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Wauwatosa will soon be home to Bird electric scooters. Around 150 scooters are expected to start arriving the first week in April. People can use them through a smartphone app. “The scooters are meant to be used on bike lanes, multi-use paths and roadways,”
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court on Monday left in place a lower court order that blocked the conservative group Judicial Watch from deposing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about her use of a private email account in a lawsuit related to the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya. A federal appeals court ruled
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration announced the suspension of all diplomatic trade engagement with Myanmar on Monday following a weekend of violence against pro-democracy protesters and the deadliest day since military seized power in a February 1 coup. The suspension of government-to-government engagement under the 2013 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) “will remain in effect until
Continue Reading By now, you’ve seen it. The block of white feta, lightly browned from the oven, resting on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes and olive oil. Mixed together, the cheese and the tomatoes make a sauce. Add cooked pasta, and dinner is served. The recipe, commonly known as “baked feta pasta,” became a viral hit
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LEHIGHTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Marilyn Steigoer from Palmerton giggled underneath her “It’s My Birthday” mask as she was showered with flowers and one very important birthday gift. Marilyn turned 100 and is now halfway there to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “I am glad to get it. Yes,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ADA, Oklahoma (KFSM) — Former Fort Smith pastor Dave Evans was shot and killed at his home in Ada, Oklahoma, this week. His wife has been arrested in connection with his death. According to agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), Kristie Dawnell Evans, 47, was
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HAMMOND, Louisiana (WDSU) — A 3-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Hammond, according to the Hammond Police Department. Officers responded to a shooting around 11:10 a.m. Saturday on North Morrison Boulevard near the Bill Hood Car Dealership. According to police, Traonta Berry turned himself in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PINE GROVE, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Oftentimes, out of tragedy comes triumph. For Hayden Strouphauer of Pine Grove, her mom says it all came about after an unthinkable accident at home that happened when Hayden was only three. “So, January 10th, 2019, Hayden had her dresser and TV fall
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Hound Labs isn’t stopping to celebrate the debut of its marijuana breathalyzer that’s set to hit the market later this year. It’s already launched into its next breathalyzer: one to catch people infected with COVID-19. “Hound Labs created the COVID-19 breathalyzer based on the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HAMILTON COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa State University has confirmed five students were involved in a boating accident Sunday morning. One has been found dead and one remains missing. The search for the missing student resumed Monday morning. Authorities were called to Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — Canadian coal company Teck Resources has paid a $60 million fine after pleading guilty to pollution discharges that have killed nearly all the fish in nearby waters. Canadian investigators found the mining company discharged hazardous amounts of selenium and calcite into the Fording River
Continue Reading Some of the heaviest rainfall in Nashville’s history caused flooding that killed at least four people over the weekend. Authorities identified three of the four victims as men in their 60s and 70s who drowned after driving as floodwaters ravaged the area. One of them was swept away by floodwaters when he got out of
Continue Reading Now more than ever, teachers across the country are stretched thin. After a year of online or hybrid learning, educators continue to juggle a variety of roles — including providing tech support to some students — all while trying to keep safe from coronavirus. Meanwhile, on the other side of the screen, some students and
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The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and local elected officials were part of a groundbreaking ceremony in Indio Monday morning. The event signified a pivotal moment to see the years-long recreation project through. A new bridge is being built at the future Coachella Valley Link Promontory Point to connect the cities of La Quinta
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON, South Carolina (WYFF) — A former Pendleton High School cheerleader was killed Saturday night in a hit-and-run crash, according to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore. The crash happened at 10:12 p.m. in the 3900 block of Highway 24 near Airport Road in Anderson, Shore said. Josephine Ann
Continue ReadingRental car companies have been slashing their fleets during the pandemic, but now that travel is picking up again supply is tight and prices are sky-high. That’s a great opportunity for Turo, a sort of Airbnb for car rentals — which has been growing rapidly as more car owners use its app to rent out
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Wind gusts topping 40-45 mph caused thousands of power outages in New Hampshire on Monday. A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for all of New Hampshire. Winds toppled trees and/or power lines in many communities, including Allenstown, Bradford, Chichester, Franklin,
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