Washington — First lady Dr. Jill Biden attended a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening in Nashville honoring the six victims of the shooting at the Covenant School earlier this week. Biden did not make any remarks during the vigil, but Nashville Mayor John Cooper thanked her for “dropping everything and coming to Nashville” and …
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Tonya Lea Wills Mullins identified as woman found dead in Mississippi in 1978 after body exhumed
The body of a woman found in 1978 that was dumped at an illegal landfill in Mississippi’s Rankin County has been identified, investigators said. Using DNA testing on the remains of the body, the Rankin County Coroner’s Office positively identified the victim as Tonya Lea Wills Mullins, who was 22 …
Read More »State Department facing “unprecedented demand” for passports, Blinken says
The U.S. State Department is facing “unprecedented demand” for passports as Americans gear up for renewed travel after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday. “We’re getting 500,000 applications a week for a passport. That’s 30 to 40% above last year, so it’s dramatic,” …
Read More »5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Electric vehicles, or EVs, had their best-selling year in 2022. Their market share surpassed 5% according to Edmunds data, which is nearly double than 2021. In 2023, EV sales should continue to soar. But more importantly for consumers, there will also be a larger selection of models to choose from, …
Read More »Michael Cohen asked to be available in case witness is called to discredit him in Trump grand jury investigation, sources say
An attorney may be called before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday to discredit star witness Michael Cohen in the investigation into former President Donald Trump, two sources confirmed to CBS News. Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, has been asked to be available if needed before the grand jury, which …
Read More »Irvo Otieno death: Family views video as three hospital employees are charged with murder
The mother of Irvo Otieno, a man who died while in custody at a state hospital, spoke about her son’s “inhumane” death at a news conference on Thursday after viewing surveillance video of the incident. The conference was held on the same day it was announced three employees of the …
Read More »Does TikTok’s Bold Glamour filter harm users’ mental health?
TikTok’s new hyperrealistic Bold Glamour filter is raising concerns among some mental health experts over the potential impact the “beautifying” digital image effects may have on social media users’ well-being. The AI-powered filter, which TikTok added earlier this year, uses artificial intelligence to sculpt users’ facial features, smooth out their …
Read More »Short walking breaks can offset the harms of sitting too much, research shows
New research shows some quick strolls throughout the day could go a long way for your health. Scientists have known for years that spending too much time sitting can increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. But Dr. Keith Diaz, an exercise physiologist at …
Read More »Media coalition objects to judge’s delay in announcing abortion pill hearing
Washington — A coalition of media organizations is pushing back against the decision by a federal judge in Texas to hold a hearing this week in a closely watched case involving the abortion pill because of his delay in notifying the public of the proceeding. A lawyer for the news …
Read More »2 women leading the sports and business sides of the Miami Marlins are making history
Two women are making history at sports’ highest level, leading both the business and sports side of a major men’s franchise for the first time in history. Kim Ng is the general manager of the Miami Marlins, and Caroline O’Connor is president of business operations – and they serve as …
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