Breaking News
Breaking news, also called news briefs, are short-to-the-point need-to-know reports for local, national, and international stories.
Andy Dalton Signs $10M 1-Year Deal With Chicago Bears [Video]
Chicago Bears sign Andy Dalton to a one-year $10 million deal Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The Bears have also added...
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James Bond Villain and ‘Alien’ Actor Yaphet Kotto Dies at Age 81
The first Black James Bond villain — and "Alien" actor — Yaphet Kotto died at the age of 81. His...
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Drew Brees Hangs Up His Cleats After 20-Years in NFL [Video]
His social media post-Sunday shares a short video of his three boys wearing his jersey along with his daughter shouting:...
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Formula 1 Broadcaster Murray Walker Dies at Age 97
Formula One (F1) broadcasting legend, Murray Walker, died at the age of 97. The British Racing Drivers' Club announced the...
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Derek Chauvin’s Murder Charges of George Floyd Reinstated [Video]
In the case of a former police officer Derek Chauvin accused of killing George Floyd, Hennepin County District Judge Peter...
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Hawaii Governor Declares an Emergency After Flooding Causes Major Damage
Hawaii's Governor, David Ige, has declared an emergency after the state was assaulted by heavy rains which called massive flooding....
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Longtime MLB Pitcher and 2-Time Olympian, Rheal Cormier, Dies at 53
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and two-time Olympian, Rheal Cormier, has passed away. He died on Monday, March 8,...
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Meghan and Harry Speak About the Racism They Face in UK’s Media
When Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex — Meghan Markle — first began their relationship in 2015 British newspapers...
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FBI Head Says Domestic Terrorism Is a Legitimate Threat
For the most part, the threat of extremist groups and militias has been minimized in the past. That changed after...
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Tsunami Watch for Hawaii After an 8.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand Coast
A tsunami watch has been issued for Hawaii after an 8.1 earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand. The...
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