The man killed in a weekend shooting that left more than a dozen people injured in Austin, Texas, was visiting the city from Michigan, his family said. Douglas J. Kantor, 25, was originally from Airmont, New York, and attended college at Michigan State and graduate school at the University of Michigan, the family statement said,…… MORE
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It’s Flag Day. Here are some fun facts about the American flag you may not have known
Today the American flag turns 244, but it doesn’t look a day over 200. Here are some fun facts and common misconceptions about the iconic emblem. Betsy Ross is a phony Betsy Ross is considered an American hero, known for creating the American flag. The story says that she lobbied Gen. George Washington to change…… MORE
A security guard is in critical condition after Atlanta mall shooting, police say
Police are investigating a shooting at an Atlanta-area mall after a security guard was left in critical condition, authorities said. Atlanta Police responded to a call of shots fired at Lenox Mall in Buckhead at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening, said Deputy Chief Timothy Peek. Dozens of officers arrived on the scene and were told…… MORE
5 things to know for June 14: NATO, G7, Israel, Coronavirus, DOJ
Why is everyone so testy? The Federal Aviation Administration has recorded about 2,900 reports of “unruly behavior by passengers” since January. That’s about 18 incidents a day, ranging from inconvenient to downright dangerous. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.(You can also get “5 Things You…… MORE
A woman is dead after a car drove through a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis, police say
A woman is dead and one other person is injured after being struck by a car during a protest in Minneapolis early Monday morning, authorities said. A suspect is in custody after police say they saw a vehicle on video surveillance drive into a group of protesters just after midnight. The crowd was protesting an…… MORE
At least 8 people hospitalized after a car plowed into a crowd at a Texas racetrack
At least eight people were hospitalized after a car plowed into a crowd at a mud racing event in Texas Sunday night, officials said. Three victims were in critical condition and five others suffered non-life threatening injuries, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. “The preliminary investigation revealed one of the…… MORE
Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show
A Pekingese named Wasabi won Best in Show at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday. The reserve slot, or runner-up, was given to Bourbon the whippet. The Westminster Dog Show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the United States, after the Kentucky Derby. It has run through world wars, previous…… MORE
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Actor Ned Beatty of ‘Deliverance’ and ‘Superman’ dies at 83
Ned Beatty, an Oscar-nominated character actor whose many films include “Deliverance” and “Superman,” has died at the age of 83. “Ned passed away from natural causes Sunday morning, surrounded by his family and loved ones,” Shelter Entertainment Group Talent Manager Deborah Miller told CNN in an email. Beatty’s first film role gained him lasting notice…… MORE
Restaurant tests out pizza topped with cicadas
Those aren’t olives… An Ohio restaurant seems to have found a use for the Brood X cicadas pestering parts of the Midwest. The Pizza Bandit in Dayton tested out a Spicy Thai Cicada Pie. Yes, that’s a pizza with cicadas on it. Before you get too excited — or repulsed — know that the restaurant…… MORE
