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Black bear cubs rescued by Virginia trooper after mother killed in crash
A Virginia State Trooper rescued two black bear cubs on Thursday after their mother was struck and killed by a vehicle. (Virginia State Police) Two black bear cubs have their full lives ahead of them thanks to the help of a Virginia State Trooper on Thursday. The law enforcement agency said Trooper DH Cepelnik rescued…
Read MoreResearchers work to free whale with jaw wrapped in fishing line for years
In this April 12 photo taken by Lisa Sette on Stellwagen Bank off of Massachusetts, a right whale known as “Kleenex” is entangled in fishing gear. (Lisa Sette/Center for Coastal Studies via AP) Researchers in Massachusetts are hopeful they’ll finally be able to free an endangered North Atlantic right whale who has had a fishing…
Read MoreArab leaders gather to unify ranks in face of conflict, wars
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia – An annual gathering of Arab leaders has opened in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran as tensions with Iran and wars in Syria and Yemen threaten stability across the region. Saudi King Salman told leaders from across the 22-member Arab League that Iran was to blame for instability and meddling in…
Read MorePope 'deeply disturbed' by lack of common response to Syria
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis told the faithful in St. Peter’s Square that he is “deeply disturbed” by the international community’s failure to come up with a common response to the crisis in Syria and other parts of the world. “Despite the tools available to the international community, it is difficult to agree on a…
Read MoreSimulated chemical incident part of Jordan-US military drill
AMMAN, Jordan – The United States and Jordan have launched a 12-day military exercise with scenarios ranging from border security to counter-terrorism and for the first time a simulated chemical incident. The Eager Lion drill started Sunday, a day after the U.S., France and Britain launched missiles at Syrian military targets in response to an…
Read MoreWho's Worried About Social Security? Pretty Much Everyone
If you’ve worried that Social Security won’t be there for you in the future, you’re not alone. In a recent Gallup poll, adults of all ages expressed concerns over the program’s long-term viability. Specifically, 51% of pre-retirees aged 50 to 64, 49% of workers aged 30 to 49, and 33% of millennials aged 18 to…
Read MoreMan survives after driving van off California cliff, plunging into Pacific Ocean
Beyonce becomes first black woman to headline Coachella, reunites with Destiny's Child
Beyonce became the first woman of color to headline Coachella on Saturday. (Reuters) Beyonce made history Saturday night by becoming the first black woman to headline Coachella, marking her return to the stage since giving birth to her twins Rumi and Sir Carter. “Y’all ready Coachella?” Beyonce said at the start of her set. “Thank…
Read MoreDavid Buckel, prominent gay rights lawyer, burns himself to death in New York to protest global warming
David Buckel burned himself to death in New York’s Prospect Park on Saturday. (REUTERS/Jeff Zelevansky) A “green” activist who was a pioneering lawyer for gay and transgender rights — including in the notorious “Boys Don’t Cry” rape murder case — committed suicide by setting himself on fire Saturday morning in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in a…
Read MoreRed Bull's Daniel Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia kisses his trophy as he celebrates after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, Sunday, April 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo yanked off his right shoe, poured champagne into it as he stood on the podium,…
Read MoreBon Jovi, Nina Simone, Moody Blues, others inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Richie Sambora, left, and Jon Bon Jovi perform during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Cleveland. (Associated Press) Bon Jovi reunited with former members onstage Saturday night to celebrate their admission into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, as the late icon Nina Simone…
Read MoreBerton Reynolds Wins District 4 Ocean View Council Seat
District 4 residents in Ocean View have overwhelmingly opted for new representation on the town council. Berton Reynolds took 237 votes to 66 for incumbent Carol Bodine in Saturday’s election. The town council will hold its reorganization meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 6pm.
Read MoreLoaded Gun Found During Traffic Stop Near Smyrna
Dover PD Investigate Shooting Incident
Police in Dover are investigating a shooting incident that occurred just after 7 Friday night in the area of William and Pear Streets. Dover Police say someone in a white 4-door sedan fired several shots at another vehicle with several people inside. That vehicle was not struck and there were no injuries – and no…
Read MoreDavid Anderson Kicks Off Campaign for 31st District House Seat
David Anderson has kicked off his campaign for the 31st District House seat currently held by Sean Lynn. Anderson, who is a Republican, is a Dover City Councilman and a decorated Operation Enduring Freedom war veteran. Anderson will face a primary election with Jean Dowding in September.
Read MoreSpring blizzard pounds Midwest; flights canceled, deaths reported
Amid a spring blizzard in the Midwest that prompted hundreds of flights to be canceled Saturday, one runway has reopened at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, officials said Sunday. A total of 469 flights had been canceled at the Minnesota airport alone, airport spokesman Patrick Hogan said. All of Saturday’s incoming and outgoing flights were canceled…
Read MoreSpring blizzard pounds Midwest; flights canceled, deaths reported
Amid a spring blizzard in the Midwest that prompted hundreds of flights to be canceled Saturday, one runway has reopened at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, officials said Sunday. A total of 469 flights had been canceled at the Minnesota airport alone, airport spokesman Patrick Hogan said. All of Saturday’s incoming and outgoing flights were canceled…
Read MoreBaltimore Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Near Cheswold
MSP Looking to Identify A Person of Interest in 2017 Shooting
Your help is needed to identify the driver of a red Hyundai Elantra with Maryland tags seen in front of the VFW in Salisbury. Maryland State Police say this is a person of interest in a shooting death in June of last year. Police believe the driver is a black man. He is NOT a…
Read MoreOld doors from New York's Chelsea Hotel auctioned for $400G
The door to Madonna’s room at New York City’s Chelsea Hotel recently sold for $16,250, a report said. (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) A bunch of rotting doors to the rooms of an old New York City hotel recently fetched a total of more than $400,000 at an auction — because they…
Read MoreOld doors from New York's Chelsea Hotel auctioned for $400G
The door to Madonna’s room at New York City’s Chelsea Hotel recently sold for $16,250, a report said. (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) A bunch of rotting doors to the rooms of an old New York City hotel recently fetched a total of more than $400,000 at an auction — because they…
Read MoreInjured Humboldt Broncos get visit from Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup trophy is seen in the National Hockey League’s retail store, in New York City, April 15, 2009. (Reuters) Some of the survivors recovering in hospital rooms following the deadly April 6 crash of a Canadian hockey team’s bus welcomed a surprise visitor Friday night — the National Hockey League’s famed Stanley Cup…
Read MoreGun rights supporters hold rallies at state capitols across US
An estimated 160 pro-gun supporters participated in a gun-rights rally at the Atlanta statehouse on Saturday. (Associated Press) Gun rights advocates rallied at state capitols across the country on Saturday to make their voices heard amid recent efforts to impose stricter gun-control laws that they fear undermine their Second Amendment rights. Peaceful protesters numbering in…
Read MoreJustice Dept. wants 'sanctuary' areas to prove they comply with laws
Kentucky lawmakers condemn Gov. Bevin's 'guarantee' remarks about sex assault of children
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin speaks at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 12, 2018. (Associated Press) Kentucky’s Republican-majority House of Representatives took the extraordinary step Saturday of condemning the state’s Republican governor over remarks he made Friday amid teacher protests over his vetoes of a state budget plan that would have increased classroom spending.…
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