Suicide Bomber Kills 63, Injures 182 At Wedding Reception In Kabul
More than 1,000 people had gathered at a hall in a Shiite neighborhood to celebrate a wedding. On Sunday, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. (Image credit: Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty...
View ArticleHow To Handle A Massive Seaweed Invasion? Yucatán Towns Get Creative
Sargassum, a stinky algae, is choking beaches in Mexico and the Caribbean and wreaking havoc on the ecosystem — and tourism. From fertilizer to food, locals are experimenting with new uses for it....
View ArticleThis App Aims To Save New Moms' Lives
The startup Mahmee hopes to help OB-GYNs, pediatricians and other health providers closely monitor a mother and baby's health so that any red flags can be assessed before they become life-threatening....
View ArticleMy Grandfather, A Killer
Denise Guerra, a second-generation Filipino American, never met her grandfather. When she finally learned a long-held family secret, it shattered her view of the quintessential immigrant narrative....
View ArticleNo Mercy: After The Hospital Closes, How Do People Get Emergency Care?
The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., has forced a change in the way ER care is provided, including a greater reliance on air ambulances. (Image credit: Christopher Smith for Kaiser...
View ArticleLeaked Brexit Document Depicts Government Fears Of Gridlock, Food Shortages,...
A government source told the Sunday Times, which obtained the document, that "this is the most realistic assessment of what the public face with no deal." (Image credit: Frank Augstein/AP)
View ArticleThousands Left Homeless In Bangladeshi Capital After Fire Burns Hundreds Of...
The fire broke out Friday in a Dhaka slum while many were away celebrating the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Hundreds of homes were destroyed, leaving about 10,000 people uncertain of their future....
View ArticleSeveral states roll out digital IDs for mobile phones
(NBC News) – You can use your phone to ride the subway, buy things groceries, and now prove your identity. Mobile IDs are rolling out in ten states this year. Leading the charge is IDEMIA, the company...
View ArticleInitiatives discussed to improve rural broadband
MINERAL, Va. (AP) — Officials in Virginia are discussing ways to improve reliable internet service in rural areas. The Daily Progress reports that U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger hosted a Rural Broadband...
View ArticleCorgis take over Portland district for annual fundraiser walk
PORTLAND, Ore. (NBC) — Saturday in Portland, Oregon, just blocks away from dueling protests, a different kind of march took place. Corgis of all shapes and sizes turned out for the 12th annual Corgi...
View ArticleProtests In Hong Kong Continue, Remain Peaceful Throughout The Weekend
Pouring rain did not deter the 11th weekend in a row of mass protests, which caused roads to shut down and traffic to reroute as streets flooded with people. (Image credit: Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
View ArticleWashington Monument will reopen to the public in September after years of...
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Washington Monument is finally going to reopen. According to The Washington Post, since the August 23, 2011 earthquake, the national landmark has been closed on and off for more...
View ArticleMan shot on Nelson Street in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday night on Nelson Street. Portsmouth Police say they received the emergency call in reference to a gunshot would around 8:15...
View ArticleOver 200 NAACP members gather in Jamestown for ceremonial start of journey...
JAMESTOWN, Va. (WAVY) — Hundreds of NAACP members and citizens gathered at Historic Jamestown on Sunday for a commemorative ceremony. The ceremony highlighted the 400-year anniversary of the...
View ArticleVa. Beach planning department relocates while future of Building 2 remains...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — If you want to get a permit in Virginia Beach, you’ll have to do it online this week. The city’s planning and community development department is closed so it can relocate...
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