Pope Francis arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic

18 seconds ago | WISN | 3 articles

Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq to urge the country's dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing...
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Official wants authority to force schools to reopen

2 minutes ago | WCVB | 2 articles

With the COVID-19 vaccination effort underway and case numbers dropping, the state's education commissioner says the time to get kids back in Massachusetts classrooms is here.
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Pennsylvania's longest year: How the COVID-19 crisis changed our way of life

2 minutes ago | The Morning Call

One year and more than 500,000 American lives ago, the coronavirus began its assault on nearly all aspects of daily life.
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Despite pandemic, 2020 was deadliest for Illinois roads in 13 years

2 minutes ago | WGN TV

LISLE, Ill. - With more Illinoisans staying home as a result of the pandemic, state officials say fatal crashes are on the rise, with 2020 being the deadliest on Illinois...
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Friday Forecast: Temps in upper 40s with mostly sunny conditions

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The Famed Painting The Scream Holds a Hidden Message

5 minutes ago | Scientific American

Open speculation about his mental health plagued the artist Edvard Munch. In his most famous work, he left a biting commentary
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Schuylkill River Trail, Bartram's Garden win top spots in USA Today's travel awards

5 minutes ago | ABC

Two of Pennsylvania's trails won top spots in USA Today's 10 Best Travel Awards
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Pope Francis begins historic trip to Iraq in first papal visit to the Middle Eastern nation

6 minutes ago | RT

Pope Francis has arrived in Baghdad as he begins a historic trip to Iraq, in the first-ever papal visit to the nation and his first international trip in more than a year...
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Government, rebels formally sign peace agreement in Nepal

6 minutes ago | ABC News

Nepal's government and a communist rebel group have formally signed a peace agreement that it is hoped will end violent attacks, extortion and bombings by the rebels
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Albany's challenge: What to do with $79 million

6 minutes ago | Times Union

ALBANY - Common Council members questioned city officials on how the city might spend its potential $79 million in aid from the proposed federal stimulus package.
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Vehicle strikes several parked cars in wild Quincy crash

A serious crash is under investigation in Quincy. Read more ...

‘Unbridled crisis situation': Australian PM says he understands Italy's...

Australia's prime minister has brushed off Italy's decision to block the export of 250,000 Covid-19 vaccines as the EU continues to try to limit deliveries to other countries... Read more ...

Midlevel member of Trump state department arrested on charges related to...

Tom Brady rookie card sells for record $1.32 million

Tom Brady keeps setting records, and this time, he didn't even play. A rookie card for the 43-year-old Brady sold for a record $1.32 million on Thursday on PWCC Marketplace, an... Read more ...

Texas power grid operator overcharged companies $16B during winter freeze

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a massive error that resulted in $16 billion in overcharges last month when millions of residents were left without power after a... Read more ...

Creighton's Greg McDermott suspended indefinitely for ‘plantation' comments

Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott has been suspended from all team activities indefinitely for his “plantation” comments last week, the school athletic director... Read more ...

UNMC doctor stresses COVID-19 vaccines as safe and effective

Dr. Mark Rupp says the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are all "tremendously effective" against COVID-19. Read more ...

Matt Martin's big day lets Islanders cruise past Sabres

Matt Martin produced his first multi-goal game in almost seven years Thursday night for the surging Islanders, who never trailed in a 5-2 win over the visiting Buffalo Sabres... Read more ...

Body believed to missing Kentucky man found in Grand Canyon

The National Park Service recovered a body in the Grand Canyon believed to be that of a missing Kentucky man. Along with the body, park personnel found a motorcycle on... Read more ...

One year later: Health care workers reflect on impact of coronavirus in Maryland

One year ago, this week, the first patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized in Maryland. It's been quite the ride for health care workers across the state, facing a once in a... Read more ...