Breaking News
Breaking news, also called news briefs, are short-to-the-point need-to-know reports for local, national, and international stories.
‘Knot’s Landing’ Star Kevin Dobson Dies at 77
Kevin Patrick Dobson, the actor who is best known for his role in Knot's Landing passed away on Sept. 6,...
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Court Blocks Release of Trumps Tax Returns
On Tuesday, Sept 1, 2020, a federal appellate court ruled the New York prosecutor's office cannot obtain President Trump's tax...
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Chicago Activist Rev. Leon Finney Dies at 82
Highly respected Chicago activist, Rev. Leon Finney Jr. passed away on Sept. 4, 2020, at the University of Chicago Medical...
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Michael Reinoehl Admits to His Crime Hours Before Dying
Michael Forest Reinoehl — the man who killed Patriot Prayer supporter Aaron “Jay” Danielson — died hours after admitting to...
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Greenland Ice Sheet Reaching Peak Melting After 20 Years
In the 21st century, global warming has significantly increased and as a result, Greenland's ice caps have already begun to...
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Utah Scientists Receive Grant to Build Air Pollution Warning System
Scientists in Utah have taken it upon themselves to create a system that measures air pollution in real-time. They plan...
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China Attempts to Mend Fences With Europe
There was a question posed in Rome recently in regards to China's top diplomat's position on the question of autonomy...
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Ron Jeremy Faces Additional Charges, 250 Years in Prison if Convicted
On Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, former porn actor Ron Jeremy was charged with 20 additional counts of sexual assault. In...
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India Hits Record COVID Cases Edging Out US
India's health agency reported a one-day record number of new COVID-19 cases on Aug. 30, 2020. The nation surpassed the...
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‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies of Cancer
Actor Chadwick Boseman passed away after a 4-year bout with colon cancer, on Aug. 28, 2020. He would have been...
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