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By Anthony Vasquez-Peddie Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Cholesterol medication has been linked to reduced risk of death from COVID-19, according to a new, large-population study. Statins are often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood and can help prevent cardiovascular events such as heart

By Christy Somos Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — A new study out of the U.S. suggests a correlation between minimal greenspace in lower-income neighbourhoods and higher rates of COVID-19. The study entitled “Nature inequity and higher COVID-19 case rates in less green neighbourhoods in the United States” was published

By Courtney Allen Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A mother is pleading to get to the bottom of her son’s apparent murder. Earlier this week, firefighters located a van in flames at a Baptist church in Goodlettsville. Police later identified the man found dead inside as 47-year-old Dewaine Leggs.

By Jamie Kennedy Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WGCL) — Tim Kuhn said he and his family are still in shock from the loss of his 21-year-old son, who was super fit and healthy, and had never been admitted to a hospital until COVID struck. “He just went downhill and kept getting

By Meghan Packer Click here for updates on this story     LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia (WGCL) — In a first-of-its-kind conviction in Gwinnett County and possibly all of Georgia, a drug dealer pleaded guilty to murder after someone he sold drugs to died from an overdose. Eric Moore pleaded guilty to charges including trafficking and felony murder for

By Nathan Vickers Click here for updates on this story     GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri (KCTV) — A backlog of cargo and worsening supply chain issues have added to an already difficult job for truckers. Earlier this week the Biden Administration announced a deal to keep the Port of Los Angeles running 24/7 in an attempt to

By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Popular technology is getting into the hands of criminals using it to kill. Two local men have been indicted in federal court for buying small GPS trackers used to follow people for the purpose of having them murdered. The indictment,

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — The Honolulu Zoo announced Friday that a 13-year-old African lion by the name of Ekundu died on Monday, October 11, 2021. Ekundu and another 12-year-old female lion by the name of Moxy first showed signs of upper respiratory illness with some coughing.

By Jesse Sarles Click here for updates on this story     DENVER (KCNC) — Two tigers have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Denver Zoo. They are the first animals known to have the virus at the zoo. Zookeepers noticed Yuri and Nikita, who are both 11-year-old Amur tigers, coughing and sneezing and acting in a

By Jackie Kostek Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — The holidays are right around the corner and that means looking for the right turkey for the dinner table. But the turkey company Butterball is concerned there may be a shortage in supply this year. CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek visited a turkey

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     CHATHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A teenager was bitten by a coyote this week while eating at a Chatham beach. It happened Monday at Harding’s Beach around 8 p.m. Sixteen-year-old Jacob Packard was sitting on a blanket eating with a friend when the coyote approached and

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Maryland (WJZ) — One of the three escaped zebras in Prince George’s County was found dead this week, officials said Thursday. Maryland Natural Resources Police confirmed the zebra was found dead in a snare trap sometime this week. They are now assisting

By CAMERON TAYLOR Click here for updates on this story     SPRING HILL, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Midstate community is mourning the loss of a mother and her son. They died just a week apart from complications of COVID-19. Austin Corbett was known as the original “Spartan Super Fan.” “Everybody knew that was Austin Corbett and

By Caitlyn Penter Click here for updates on this story     BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Buncombe County EMS Director Taylor Jones said there are potentially hundreds of damaged roads and bridges that still haven’t been fully repaired as the area continues to recover from flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred in

By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Milwaukee police are investigating the death Thursday, Oct. 14, of a 19-year-old woman found dead in her apartment with her infant child. Authorities identified the woman as 19-year-old Audrey Autumn Davis of Milwaukee. Records show Davis gave birth to the baby in

By STEPHEN MOODY Click here for updates on this story     SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — Spanish Fort Police Chief John Barber told FOX 10 that an investigation is under way after a person was robbed in the city and two more people were robbed in Baldwin county. All while selling items. “I can say that

By SHAIN BERGAN Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — KC Pet Project is looking for help re-homing some of its animals after taking in 21 cats from a Kansas City home Friday. The shelter says it has taken in 469 dogs and cats in the last 10 days, leading

By CHRISTIAN COLÓN, ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story     HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Protesters gathered Friday morning in Hartford ahead of a visit from President Joe Biden’s visit. Several roads were closed around the state Capitol, but that didn’t stop several people from making their way there with signs and cameras. Biden

By IYANI HUGHES Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WGCL) — A new mother is ecstatic now that her newborn baby boy, Theodore Jude, is home with his family after spending months in the NICU. Valerie Kasper was 5 months pregnant when she was stabbed by a man in the back on the

By STEPHEN BOROWY Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Saginaw received a $4,500,973 loan from the state of Michigan to help with the removal and replacement of drinking water lead service lines throughout the city. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) awarded the funds through the