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By KELLY MEYERHOFER Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — UW-Madison students who experienced a sexual assault had one place to go in Dane County for a forensic exam, or what’s traditionally known as a rape kit: the emergency room at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital. Starting this school year, students

By Denio Lourenco, CTVNews.ca digital content edtior Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — It is commonly believed that a person reaches their peak calorie-burning potential during adolescence, but a new study indicates that the body’s metabolism process actually starts to decline later in life. An international team of scientists

By Tom Yun, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Expressions of outrage posted on social media get amplified by the number of likes, shares and retweets they receive. But researchers at Yale University found that likes and shares also serve as “rewards” that makes users more likely

By Erin Gretzinger Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — A UW-Madison student evicted from university housing for dating a Black man. Others expelled amid an administrative campaign to systematically seek out and remove homosexual male students from campus. Abusive conduct by a UW-Madison police officer who led the

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     LINVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Seven hikers were struck by lightning at Grandfather Mountain State Park on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Four of the seven were hurt, but all were able to hike out on their own. There’s no word yet on

By Vickie Welborn Click here for updates on this story     BENTON, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Bossier City man scheduled for trial later this year for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of a business associate wants to meet with the judge overseeing his case because he says he knows a lot about the goings-on in

By Stephanie Baumer Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A father of four and a grandfather to three calls not getting the COVID-19 vaccine the “biggest regret of his life,” according to his son. Mike Prinzi’s son, Eric, shared the story with Mercy. Eric disclosed that his dad and mom

By Lauren Lowrey Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — When Cheekwood launches its first ever celebration of African American culture on August 14th, it will include an exhibit featuring the artistry of a Nashville mother-daughter duo. The exhibit focuses on three paintings featuring strong, black women at different phases of

By Crystal Bui Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WGCL) — Atlantans are turning to at-home covid-19 testing kits at a rapid rate. But actually finding one is nearly impossible. Stores across the metro are having trouble keeping up with demand, and the rise in cases has people rushing to stock up. It

By Libby McManus Click here for updates on this story     MERIDEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — On Friday night, Meriden Police responded to reports that a car crashed into a house on 365 Yale Ave. Police discovered that a White Chevrolet Equinox had crashed through a house, into a bedroom, where a man was sleeping. He was

By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story     OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — An O’ahu family is thanking their neighbors and the community for stepping in, after a massive fire ripped through their home. It happened on Kuhi Street in Waialua around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Resident Melissa Allen said she heard yells from

By Greg Payne Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV) — A morning out on Longview Lake yesterday turned tragic after a father drowned while trying to assist his kids out on the water. “I mean, it was just…I still cry…I still cry for her,” says Jeannine Battaglio a family friend

By Shelby Myers Click here for updates on this story     PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — Prichard police traveled across state lines to track down an armed and dangerous murder suspect. Investigators said 21-year-old Davyon Bray shot and killed a man in cold blood nearly two weeks ago and was caught in Georgia after a police chase.

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — According to Mobile Police, Tatyana Edwards, 26, surrendered herself to Mobile Metro Jail on August 13, 2021, for her involvement in the abuse which led to the death of her 3-year-old son. Detectives presented information on the case to the Mobile

By WCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS) — Police say 13-year-old Carlos Ramos has died after he was struck by lightning during Thursday night’s storm in the Bronx. Six other people, including a 5-year-old, were also hospitalized but are expected to survive their injuries. The Parks Department said the

By KYW Staff Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A scare at home for one of the newest Philadelphia 76ers players. Andre Drummond saved his son from drowning in a pool. Drummond shared the terrifying video on Twitter. You can see the 2-year-old boy hop into the pool. Just moments later,

By Meghan Schiller Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Larimer mom is pleading for stricter safety measures surrounding the city of Pittsburgh’s new Spin e-scooters. “I was in pure panic, shock. It was like a mother’s worst nightmare, not knowing if your child was okay,” said Roneka Floyd. The Pittsburgh

By Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story     STOCKTON, CA (KOVR) — After an argument broke out between a customer and employee at El Forastero Mexican Food in Stockton, the restaurant went up in flames. “There’s ash all over. I mean you can see on the wall. You see it right there,” said

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minneapolis Police Department will no longer stop drivers solely for low-level traffic offenses, according to an internal memo obtained by WCCO. Those offenses include “expired tabs, an item dangling from a mirror, or not having a working license plate light.” Police

By Sharon Chin Click here for updates on this story     MILLBRAE, CA (KPIX) — Kasia Shopov brings her 20-month-old daughter Sofia to learn and play with other kids up to age 3. Sofia and her parents had sheltered at home for more than a year. “We didn’t go to any playgrounds, we didn’t go to