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Most endangered historic places nod to America 250, promise of equality for all
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (452+ words) The 2026 list, announced Wednesday, marks'America's 250th anniversary'with the foundational principle that everyone is created equal as the theme, said Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the nonprofit organization. The 11 sites offer examples of how, over time, Americans have fought against injustice…...
Massive Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive starts Eastern tour soon: See where it's stopping
2+ day, 8+ min ago (337+ words) (NEXSTAR) " The 1. 2 million-pound Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive, already historic in its own right, is about to embark on its first trip to the Eastern U. S. , reaching parts of the country it hasn't traversed in more than 80 years. The 133-foot-long locomotive, one…...
MSP: 50 pounds of meth found in car of "major distributor
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (308+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " State police say a suspected drug trafficker was taken into custody Friday after a chase through Berrien County and an eight-hour search with drones and police dogs. Investigators with the Southwest Enforcement Team, a multijurisdictional drug…...
How little screen time should your kids have? Federal report offers guidance
2+ day, 11+ min ago (647+ words) (NEXSTAR) " If you're reading this, it may be time for your kid to take a break from their screen." On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new warning about screen time for children, emphasizing the impacts…...
The highest-paying jobs in the US, according to federal data
2+ day, 10+ min ago (274+ words) (News Nation) " It pays to be a doctor in America. Physicians and surgeons dominate the nation's highest-paying occupations, according to new federal wage estimates for more than 800 jobs in the U. S. Pediatric surgeons topped the list with an average annual wage…...
California man fights off mountain lion that attacked his dog, leaving tooth lodged in skull
2+ day, 11+ min ago (405+ words) (KTLA) " A Southern California man is warning neighbors to stay alert after he says he fought off a mountain lion attacking his family dog outside their home earlier this month. The frightening encounter happened on May 7 in Glendora, near the…...
Early morning showers Saturday as clouds linger
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (163+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Some morning rain showers will be followed by continued cloud cover and cooler temperatures in West Michigan Saturday. TODAY'Scattered showers in the morning will diminish into the afternoon, leaving behind cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Highs…...
Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It's about to get even worse, experts warn
2+ day, 5+ min ago (538+ words) (NEXSTAR) " Federal inflation data confirms what you may have been feeling already: Groceries are getting more expensive. Unfortunately, things may be about to get a whole lot worse, economists are warning. The price of groceries rose 2. 9% in April compared to…...
Police: Two hospitalized after shooting in Walker Friday night
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (92+ words) Police: Two shot in Walker Friday night WOODTV. com WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) " A suspect is in custody after a shooting that left two people injured in Walker Friday night, police say. The shooting happened at 10: 12 p. m. on 3 Mile Road NW, in…...
DNC releases 2024 autopsy report after party pushback
2+ day, 9+ min ago (734+ words) (The Hill) " Democratic National Committee(DNC)Chair Ken Martinreleased an autopsy report ofthe party's loss in the 2024 presidential election on Thursday, saying he did not endorse the findingsbutnoted that he wanted to ensure transparency. Martin's move is notable given the…...