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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter turns 95 years old – Happy Birthday!

Although it’s been 41 years since Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter left the White House, the former President and first lady have kept busy since their days at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In celebration of Rosalynn’s ...

LA mayor threatens to shut off electricity and water to churches that meet

As California continues to introduce new measures in an effort to stem the rise of coronavirus cases, some businesses are defying rules forcing the powers that be to introduce even more drastic rules. Last month ...

New Zealand records no new coronavirus cases in 100 days

When the word pandemic hadn’t even been uttered in most countries early in the coronavirus crisis, New Zealand was taking swift and harsh action to help prevent the spread of the virus. Prime Minister Jacinda ...

‘Shame on all of you’: Obituary blames those who don’t wear masks for death of man from COVID-19

As the coronavirus death toll keeps rising in the U.S. many states have enforced mandatory mask policies and business closures. The heartache at losing a loved one, not being able to properly say goodbye due ...

Herman Cain, former presidential candidate and CEO, dies from coronavirus at 74

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another high-profile victim: businessman Herman Cain, known for his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, has died at 74. Cain had been hospitalized due to complications from the coronavirus ...

Mom’s heartbreaking plea after 8-year-old son suddenly dies in his sleep

As a parent, you’re sometimes guilty of taking your children for granted. I know, it shouldn’t happen, but sometimes it just does. We get so caught up in life and its demands on us – ...

Mississippi state legislature votes to change the state flag

Over the weekend, Mississippi lawmakers voted to remove the Confederate emblem from their state flag. It is the only remaining state with the insignia on its flag. The bill, which will now go to the ...

JFK’s last surviving sibling, Jean Kennedy Smith, dies at 92

Jean Kennedy Smith, a former ambassador to Ireland, died Wednesday night, her daughter confirmed to multiple outlets. Smith, who was John F. Kennedy’s last surviving sibling, was 92. According to NBC News, she died in ...

Black Lives Matter protester, 19, found dead nine days after she went missing

A 19-year-old Black Lives Matter protester who went missing nine days ago has been found dead, as per reports. Oluwatoyin Salau was reported missing just hours after tweeting about a sexual assault and fellow protesters ...

Dolly Parton statue could replace KKK leader in Tennessee state capitol

Over the past few years there’s been an intensifying debate in the US about whether to remove statues and monuments honoring Confederate soldiers and other controversial figures. Opponents argue we shouldn’t celebrate people who fought ...