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Conservative radio talk show host Phil Valentine has died after weeks in a Nashville area hospital battling COVID-19.

The former school resource officer accused of hiding during a South Florida school shooting that left 17 people dead will have to convince a jury that he wasn’t criminally negligent, a judge ruled Thursday.

Two upstate New York woman are accused of covering up the death of a roommate, moving the woman’s body before parties so guests wouldn’t see the corpse, police say.

Conservative radio talk show host Phil Valentine remains in “grave condition” a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19, according to his family.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police have detained more than 40 suspects in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse, but many people fear Haiti’s crumbling judicial system could result in the assassination going unpunished. Interrogations are continuing, while dozens of suspects, including an ex-Haitian senator and former justice official, are still at large. But […]

Conservative radio talk show host Phil Valentine, who is currently hospitalized with COVID-19, has now been placed on a ventilator “out of an abundance of caution.”

“When he gets back to the microphone, he’s going to tell you in his own words, but he regrets not being more vehemently and adamantly pro-vaccine,” said his brother, Mark Valentine.

The surge has been confirmed by the U.S. Census Bureau, which reported in March that the rate of households homeschooling their children rose to 11% by September 2020, more than doubling from 5.4% just six months earlier.

For a man tabbed as swimming’s next superstar, Caeleb Dressel couldn’t be more disinterested. Of course, he cares about being fast in the pool. He just isn’t into anyone else’s expectations or comparisons. Fame isn’t his thing, either. “I’d rather just shut up and swim,” the 24-year-old Floridian said. Dressel could win as many as […]

RIO DE JANEIRO — Anti-government protesters have taken to the streets in cities across Brazil as the nation’s confirmed death toll from COVID-19 soared past half a million. It’s a tragedy many critics blame on President Jair Bolsonaro’s attempt to minimize the disease. Thousands gathered Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, waving flags reading “Get out […]

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of heavy metal fans were camping, singing — and even moshing — on Saturday at Britain’s first full music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The three-day Download Festival, taking place at Donington Park in central England, is one of a series of test events to see whether mass […]

The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: ___ Slovakia capitalized on a second-half red card and got a goal from Milan Skriniar in a 2-1 victory over Poland at the European Championship. The Inter Milan center back brought down a corner and toe-poked the ball into the net from 15 meters in the 69th minute. The […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply need a rest. The 2020 NBA champs weren’t happy to be headed home this weekend after the Phoenix Suns knocked them out of the first round. Yet the early playoff […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff series since 2010, eliminating the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with a 113-100 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night. Jae Crowder scored 18 points for the second-seeded Suns, […]

Hey guys, Symone Davis and Tamara Scott here! We’re here to tell you about our new series ‘Jar Journeys!’

Just him, his kayak (which he named Valentine) and over 2,000 miles of ocean water.

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ BAD LUCK BUX Byron Buxton’s breakout season has been put on pause — a disappointing turn for the Minnesota Twins’ oft-injured center fielder. Buxton was added to the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained right hip. The 27-year-old is hitting .370 with nine homers […]

A look at what’s happening around the majors Saturday: ___ BAD LUCK BUX Byron Buxton’s breakout season has been put on pause — a disappointing turn for the Minnesota Twins’ oft-injured center fielder. Buxton was added to the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained right hip. The 27-year-old is hitting .370 with nine homers […]

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas board Wednesday night said it would terminate CEO and President Bill Magness in the wake of the historic round of winter storms that slammed the state the week after Valentine’s Day, leaving millions without power in bitter cold temperatures and dozens dead.

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Can you believe it? Friday marks 16 years since the first video was posted to YouTube. It all started at a zoo.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anthony Davis’ right leg became too painful to play on two months ago, the big man and the Los Angeles Lakers decided he wouldn’t return until he was completely ready to be himself again. More than two months later, Davis is confident that time has arrived with 14 regular-season games […]

Becky Austin is a Second grade teacher at Manteo Elementary School

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing allegations that he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward a half-dozen women who have worked with him. In an interview published by the Times Unionof Albany on Wednesday, a woman who is still on his staff gave more details on her allegation that the […]

Mark Levine is a Democratic candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor. His name will appear on the ballot on June 8 during the Democratic Party primary election. Name: Mark Levine Race: Lieutenant Governor Party: Democratic Website: levineforvirginia.com Biography: Mark Levine’s first act of civil disobedience occurred at age 5, against his mom. Having learned in kindergarten […]

The South Texas town of Laredo is “tired” of the dog-and-pony show mentality of lawmakers coming to the border and making disparaging comments about the border city, activists say. The No Border Wall Coalition is leading a pushback campaign to get the message out that this city founded in 1755 is alive and well and working with its sister city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, across the Rio Grande. Activists are decrying Republicans who blame the immigration influx on an unbuilt wall in Laredo and other…

Peeps, the polarizing Easter candy shaped like chicks, will outlive you.

NEW YORK (AP) — To Fox News Channel’s Janice Dean, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a liar and a criminal. He blames others for his “disastrous decisions.” He needs to resign — no, that’s not enough. “He needs to go to jail!” she thundered on “Fox & Friends.” Dean isn’t a political commentator — […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James injured his right ankle during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, leaving the court in visible frustration after attempting to play through the injury. James left early in the second quarter, and the team later announced he would not return. The Lakers didn’t say […]

When Larkspur Middle School student Brycen Dildy learned his teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer, he decided to surprise her with an act of kindness he hopes will give her strength and courage in the days ahead.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will be out for at least two more weeks with the leg injuries that have kept him sidelined since Feb. 14. The defending NBA champions announced Friday night that Davis is making progress and has been cleared to enter the next phase of his rehabilitation […]

WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. The first lady sat in a socially distanced circle in the library at Fort LeBoeuf Middle School in Pennsylvania, listening and taking notes as parents expressed relief that the school had reopened and their kids were back in […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dario Šarić scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Mikal Bridges added 19 and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker’s ejection for a 114-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Booker scored 17 points before getting ejected for arguing with 7:10 left in the third […]

HOUSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden heard firsthand from Texans clobbered by this month’s brutal winter weather on Friday and pledged to stick with them “for the long haul” as he made his first trip to a major disaster area since he took office. Biden was briefed by emergency officials and thanked workers for doing […]

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A former member of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent. Lindsey Boylan said that during her more than three years in the Democrat’s administration, Cuomo “would go out of his […]

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Detectives were able to locate potential family members of Carolyn and traveled to the St. Louis area to interview relatives.

NEW YORK (AP) — As airlines slashed flights and furloughs appeared inevitable in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Mike Catania sensed there would be little need for a service that helped airline crews find short-term housing. So, Catania and his fellow owners shut down Padloop in early March, even though the nearly year-old […]

This week’s killer freeze in the U.S. was no surprise. Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media. And yet catastrophe happened. At least 20 people have died and 4 […]

Virginia Beach, Va. (WAVY) — Valentine’s Day weekend may be over, but there’s still plenty of time to add a little romance to your life. Local publicist Jaylyn Brown is the owner of The JB Agency, where she works with high-end clients from athletes to entertainers. Recently, Brown decided to explore her other talent — […]

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, will relax its third lockdown on Wednesday and allow spectators to return to the Australian Open tennis tournament after a five-day absence. Rod Laver Arena will be allowed 7,477 spectators — around 50% of its capacity — for the final four days of the first Grand […]

The clincher came when they shared a meal: hot dogs.

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The pictures look like they could be from Chicago or even Calgary, but winter snowfall images captured on camera over Valentine’s Day weekend were actually taken near our southern border with Mexico.

After Norfolk resident Christine Bonavita’s divorce, she couldn’t see herself just pawning off or throwing away her wedding ring.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A family of five, four adults and one child, has been displaced after a fire damaged their home in Chesapeake Valentine’s Day afternoon. Firefighters got the call for the fire around 12:45 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Woodsman Reach in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake. Crews described seeing smoke […]

Valentine’s Day, like most other things this past year, looked a little different on Sunday. Social distancing and indoor dining regulations made date night a little difficult.

HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — On Valentine’s Day, Sea Turtle, Inc. announced the rescue of 142 sea turtles, via Facebook. “Selfless acts like Captain Henry’s reminds us of the wonderful and dedicated community we are lucky enough to be part of”, said Wendy Knight, Executive Director of Sea Turtle Inc. Volunteers went out into the water […]