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FBI ‘aware’ of hoax bomb threats sent to state capitols around the country

FBI ‘aware’ of hoax bomb threats sent to state capitols around the country

David Crespo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The FBI said Wednesday it is “aware” of “numerous” hoax bomb threats sent to various secretaries of state and state legislatures around the country on Wednesday. “The FBI is aware of the numerous hoax incidents wherein a bomb threat at a state Capitol building […]

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Scoreboard roundup — 1/3/24

Scoreboard roundup — 1/3/24

iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Sacramento 138, Orlando 135 (OT) Cleveland 140, Washington 101 Indiana 142, Milwaukee 130 Atlanta 141, Oklahoma City 138 New Orleans 117, Minnesota 106 Toronto 116, Memphis 111 Houston 112, Brooklyn 101 New York 116, Chicago […]

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What’s behind Jimmy Kimmel’s threat to sue Aaron Rodgers

What’s behind Jimmy Kimmel’s threat to sue Aaron Rodgers

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Late night host Jimmy Kimmel lashed out at Aaron Rodgers on social media on Tuesday night, accusing the NFL quarterback of putting his family at risk and threatening to take him to court. The comments on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, were […]

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Imam in critical condition after shooting outside New Jersey mosque

Imam in critical condition after shooting outside New Jersey mosque

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An imam was shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning. The imam, Hassan Sharif, was taken to University Hospital in critical condition, according to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé. The shooting occurred just after 6 a.m. outside Masjid Muhammad, […]

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Father of slain 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume makes emotional plea for justice in alleged hate killing

Father of slain 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume makes emotional plea for justice in alleged hate killing

nazarethman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The father of a 6-year-old Muslim boy killed in a stabbing attack officials said was fueled by Islamophobic hate, made an emotional plea Wednesday for justice and exhorted Americans to reject bigotry and “embrace the diversity that makes our nation so beautiful.” Odai Al-Fayoume spoke […]

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Former advisers to Trump, Ben Carson admit to unlawful lobbying on behalf of Qatar

Former advisers to Trump, Ben Carson admit to unlawful lobbying on behalf of Qatar

Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A former adviser to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, along with a former aide to one-time presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, have admitted to unlawfully lobbying on behalf of Qatar, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Barry Bennett and Douglas Watts admitted to lying to […]

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Cross-country storm could alleviate snow drought in the Northeast

Cross-country storm could alleviate snow drought in the Northeast

Snow Storm CREDIT: Normand Blouin / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The first wave of extreme weather conditions from a powerful storm system is making its way across the U.S., bringing heavy rounds of rain and snow to multiple regions. The storm brought high surf to much of California’s coast […]

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US Customs and Border Protection reopening four ports of entry after migrant surge subsides

US Customs and Border Protection reopening four ports of entry after migrant surge subsides

grandriver/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reopening operations at four ports of entry in border towns. Biden administration officials announced Tuesday that due to the decrease in migrants over the past few days, they will reopen operations in Lukeville, Arizona; Eagle Pass, Texas; San Diego, California; […]

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How the Houston Texans rallied behind Uvalde football following mass shooting

How the Houston Texans rallied behind Uvalde football following mass shooting

Former Houston Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey (left) with the 2022 Coyotes senior captain Justyn Rendon in Uvalde, Texas. (Houston Texans) (UVALDE, Texas) — Roland Ramirez was shocked when he saw the headlines coming out of his hometown, Uvalde, Texas. As director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer for the […]

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Inside Uvalde football’s transformative, emotional season that uplifted a grieving town

Inside Uvalde football’s transformative, emotional season that uplifted a grieving town

The Uvalde High School Coyotes played and won their first home game of the season in Uvalde, Texas, Sept. 2, 2022. (Kat Caulderwood/ABC News) (UVALDE, Texas) — From the roar of the crowd to the hot summer air, this football stadium could be any Texas town on a Friday night. […]

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