Author Archives: Syndicated Content
List: States with the best and worst public school systems
(NewsNation Now) - Students are getting ready to head back into the classroom, some for the first time in nearly a year and half after the trials and tribulations of virtual learning. After the frustr...
Jul 28, 2021
Biden heads to Pennsylvania to push more US factory jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will be trying to connect with blue-collar workers Wednesday when he travels to a truck factory in Pennsylvania to advocate for government investments a...
Jul 28, 2021
'Stop it!': Tennessee pastor threatens to oust members wearing masks
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) - The pastor of a Tennesse church has threatened to kick out members of his congregation if they show up in masks amid a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the delta...
Jul 28, 2021
Bob Odenkirk collapses on 'Better Call Saul' set
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the show's New Mexico set on Tuesday and had to be hospitalized. Crew members called an ambulance that took the 58-year-old actor t...
Jul 28, 2021
☀ July 28: CDC calls for some to wear masks again and Biles's Olympic decision
Good morning! It's Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Here's a look at your news across the nation: 1 CDC calls for nearly 2/3 of US counties to mask-up indoors 2US star Simone Biles withdraws from gymnastics ...
Jul 28, 2021
'Just proud': Katie Ledecky finally wins gold at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) - When Katie Ledecky finally saw that familiar number next to her name, the emotions flooded to the surface at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. She tumbled over the lane rope to give her runner-u...
Jul 28, 2021
'You're killing me': Video shows Colorado officer choking suspect for 39 seconds, court docs say
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) - Body cam video called "very disturbing" by Aurora, Colorado police Chief Vanessa Wilson appears to show an officer beating, choking and threatening to kill a man during an arres...
Jul 28, 2021
$15 an hour wage becoming a norm as employers struggle to fill service-industry jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) - The signs and banners are dotted along suburban commercial strips and hanging in shop windows and restaurants, evidence of a new desperation among America's service-industry employer...
Jul 28, 2021
'Still the GOAT': Simone Biles receives flood of support on social media
(NEXSTAR) - After Simone Biles realized that something was wrong, the legendary gymnast known for her stunning physical ability showed tremendous inner strength by withdrawing from competition Tuesday...
Jul 28, 2021
Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition, won't defend title
TOKYO (AP) - Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics said in...
Jul 28, 2021