Breaking News
Breaking news, also called news briefs, are short-to-the-point need-to-know reports for local, national, and international stories.
Phil Niekro Hall of Fame Braves Pitcher Dies at 81 [Video]
Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, after a long battle with cancer at...
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Chicago Detectives Alert Residents of Apartment Burglaries in Gresham Area
A series of apartment burglaries in Chicago's 6th District prompts the Bureau of Detectives to alert residents on Dec. 27,...
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Utah Football Star Dies in Accidental Shooting [Video]
University of Utah freshman football star Ty Jordan was found dead Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, from an accidental shooting. The...
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Shooting in Rockford Illinois Leaves 3 Dead and at Least 3 Injured
Police in Rockford, Illinois, responded to a shooting at Don Carter Lanes bowling alley on Dec. 26, 2020. When they...
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Michael Alig the Notorious ‘Club Kid’ Killer Dies
The notorious "Club Kid" killer — Michael Alig — has passed away from a suspected drug overdose. Alig was found...
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George Blake the Infamous British-Soviet Spy Dies
The former Soviet secret agent and British spy, George Blake, died in Moscow at the age of 98. News of...
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NHL to Add Four New Divisions [Video]
An announcement was made Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, surrounding 31 National Hockey League teams' realignment into four new divisions. There...
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MLB Overdue Recognition of 3,400 Negro League Players [Video]
In a long-overdue action, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, Major League Baseball properly exalted the Negro League to Major League status....
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KFC Introduces a Game Console That Keeps Chicken Warm
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has introduced a new virtual gaming console that is equipped with a chicken warmer. News of...
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MGM Contemplates Selling Its Studios
MGM Holdings are contemplating selling its studios in hopes of catching the eye of "international media companies, private-equity investors and...
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