The Detroit Lions canceled practice Tuesday to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. What We Know: Upon canceling Tuesday’s practice, the team […]
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Son of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Charged with Stabbing Neighbor
Son of basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was charged on Monday in the stabbing of a neighbor during a dispute over a trash can earlier this […]
Three People Shot Overnight at Protest in Kenosha, Teen in Custody
Two of the victims have died from their injuries. What We Know: Tensions have been high in Kenosha, Wisconsin since the shooting of Jacob Blake […]
Hurricane Laura rapidly strengthening into a Category 4 storm
Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and […]
Here’s What to Expect From the Republican National Convention Today
The Republican National Convention is starting this week and there is a lot to expect. What We Know: Last week was the Democratic National Convention. […]
Twin Storms Headed For the U.S. Coastal Line, Louisiana Residents Evacuating
Two twin storms are headed for the U.S. coastal line, demanding Louisiana residents to evacuate quickly. What We Know: On Sunday, Louisiana residents began evacuating […]
Kellyanne Conway to Leave White House at the End of August
The longtime Trump advisor and former campaign manager announced Sunday that she is leaving the White House for family reasons, NBC News reports. What We […]
Tyra Banks Signs First-Look Deal at ABC Studios
Supermodel and TV host, Tyra Banks struck a first-look deal with ABC Signature, doubling down on her business dealings with ABC after she recently signed […]
Trump Announces Plasma Treatment ‘Authorized’ for COVID-19
On Sunday night, President Donald Trump announced emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma. The FDA said […]
Wisconsin police shoot Black man multiple times in the back
Update January 5th, 2021 as of 4:30 PM EST: Officers will NOT be charged in the murder of Jacob Blake, the Black Man Shot 7 […]