Black bear cubs rescued by Virginia trooper after mother killed in crash

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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…

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Researchers work to free whale with jaw wrapped in fishing line for years

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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…

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Arab leaders gather to unify ranks in face of conflict, wars

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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…

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Pope 'deeply disturbed' by lack of common response to Syria

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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…

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Simulated chemical incident part of Jordan-US military drill

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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…

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Who's Worried About Social Security? Pretty Much Everyone

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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…

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Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix

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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,…

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Berton Reynolds Wins District 4 Ocean View Council Seat

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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.

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Dover PD Investigate Shooting Incident

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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…

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David Anderson Kicks Off Campaign for 31st District House Seat

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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.    

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Spring blizzard pounds Midwest; flights canceled, deaths reported

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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…

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Spring blizzard pounds Midwest; flights canceled, deaths reported

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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…

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MSP Looking to Identify A Person of Interest in 2017 Shooting

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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…

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Old doors from New York's Chelsea Hotel auctioned for $400G

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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…

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Old doors from New York's Chelsea Hotel auctioned for $400G

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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…

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Injured Humboldt Broncos get visit from Stanley Cup

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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…

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Gun rights supporters hold rallies at state capitols across US

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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…

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Kentucky lawmakers condemn Gov. Bevin's 'guarantee' remarks about sex assault of children

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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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