Steve Nedved
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Feb 09
Virginia blackface scandals a reminder of racist practice and its traumatic effect on African-Americans
Alex Edelman/Getty Images(RICHMOND, Va.) — A dusty old yearbook on somebody’s shelf meant nothing until a racist photo on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s page was found — and the impact has been devastating. The state’s attorney general called on Northam to resign, only to later admit that he, too, had worn “brown makeup” to imitate …
Feb 09
Winter storm dumps record snow on Seattle, Pacific Northwest with more to come
ABC News(SEATTLE) — A potent storm brought heavy snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest on Friday, including the lowland areas of the Seattle metropolitan area. This was the second round of snow the region has seen this week. Radar on Saturday morning is showing numerous bands of heavy snow in the Seattle metro area …
Feb 09
Strengthening storm could bring 40-foot waves, damage to Hawaii
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A strong storm in the central Pacific will intensify Saturday well north of the Hawaiian islands. The storm is initially forecast to drift northwestward, before shifting late Saturday into Sunday. The forecast is showing the Pacific storm coming near the Hawaii Island chain Saturday night, and especially early Sunday. Ultimately, the …
Feb 09
Humanitarian aid for Venezuelans stored at bridge crossing border as military blocks passage
ABC News(CUCUTA, Columbia) — The first round of humanitarian aid provided by the United States government to Venezuela was unveiled at the Tienditas Bridge in Colombia on Friday. It was stored only a few miles away from thousands of Venezuelans who desperately need it. “We expect more to come,” U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Kevin Whitaker …
Feb 09
Linda Ronstadt makes surprise appearance to honor Dolly Parton as 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year
ABC/Image Group LALinda Ronstadt surprised Dolly Parton by appearing with Emmylou Harris to present her with the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year honor Friday night in Los Angeles. Though she’s no longer able to sing because of Parkinson’s disease, Ronstadt seemed to look and feel good, according to Billboard, even laughing when Dolly accidentally dropped her award on her foot. …
Feb 09
Reba will serve up something #StrongerThanTheTruth on Monday
ABC/Image Group LALast fall, Reba McEntire revealed she’d been back in the studio working on a new record, calling it “probably the most country album I’ve ever recorded.” Now, it likely won’t be long before we get to hear exactly what she’s been up to. “What’s #StrongerThanTheTruth?” the Country Music Hall of Famer asked on …
Feb 09
Convicted ex-lawyer on the run after allegedly killing mother, cutting off ankle bracelet
U.S. Marshals Service(ATLANTA) — The U.S. Marshals Service is conducting a nationwide manhunt after an ex-lawyer, who was supposed to turn himself in for a 30-year sentence, allegedly killed his mother, cut off his ankle monitoring bracelet and fled. Richard Merritt, 44, is wanted for the murder of his mother in DeKalb County, Georgia, after …
Feb 09
Police find secret underground lair, shooting range at gang hideout in California
Fontana Police Department(FONTANA, Calif.) — An alleged gang hideaway in California hid more than just crime suspects — it included a hidden manhole cover that was lifted to reveal an AR-15 assault rifle, thousands of rounds of ammunition and an underground shooting range. The Fontana Police Department’s gang unit raided the “residence of a known …
Feb 09
2nd woman accuses VA pol Fairfax of sexual assault, as calls for his resignation grow
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(RICHMOND, Va.) — A second woman came forward Friday to accuse Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault. Through a statement released by her attorney, Meredith Watson claims that Fairfax raped her while the two were students at Duke University in 2000. “On behalf of our client, we have notified Justin Fairfax …
Feb 09
Cold in the upper Midwest; Ohio Valley flooding
Across the Corn Belt, cold, breezy weather prevails in the wake of a departing storm system. However, lowland flooding continues in many Midwestern areas due to runoff from heavy rain and melted snow. Currently, snow showers linger in portions of the Great Lake States, particularly across Michigan. On the Plains, cold weather prevails. Stress on …