US, states crack down on scams bilking desperate Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal and state authorities say they are cracking down on a wave of illegal schemes that have proliferated during the pandemic and prey upon the desperation of people who have lost jobs in the
‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ added to National Film Registry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This year’s inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic
Eighth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting
CONNECTICUT (77 WABC) – Flags in Connecticut are flying at half-staff to mark the eighth anniversary of one of the deadliest mass shootings in United States history. 20 first grade students and six educators were killed on
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Teams of researchers around the globe are now racing to study the places and species from which the next pandemic may emerge. Even as the world struggles with the devastation of COVID-19,
Police Kill Gunman Who Opened Fire Outside New York Cathedral
According to the New York Police Department, police shot and killed an armed suspect who allegedly opened fire outside a Manhattan cathedral as carolers sang on the steps of the church. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said that
Distribution of 2.9 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Begins in the U.S.
The CEO of the federal government’s vaccine initiative Operation Warp Speed said during a news conference held by the US Food and Drug Administration that the first COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed safely. Gen. Gustave Perna said,
Pittsburgh Steelers Clinch Playoff Spot After Kansas City Chiefs Defeat Miami Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a playoff spot on Sunday after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins 33-27. Ben Roethlisberger returned to lead the Steelers to an 11-1 record, with 3,105 passing yards and 27 touchdown passes on 66.9 percent passing
Auburn University Fires Football Coach Gus Malzahn
Auburn University said on Sunday that they have fired football coach Gus Malzahn after eight seasons. Malzahn had a 68-35 record with the Tigers. Auburn (6-4) beat Mississippi State in its final game of the season on
Chris Evans to voice Buzz Lightyear in Disney/Pixar Origin Story ‘Lightyear’
Disney announced that Chris Evans will voice the iconic role of Buzz Lightyear in an upcoming Pixar movie called Lightyear. The film will take a look at the beloved Space Ranger’s origin story and is slated to
Harrison Ford Set to Return for 5th ‘Indiana Jones’ Movie
Harrison Ford is on board for a fifth installment of the Indiana Jones movie series, about 40 years after the first movie was released. The movie is expected to be released in July 2022, when Ford will be 80