VallarieE/iStock(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will start releasing some families apprehended near the border in south Texas as detention centers fill to capacity, an agency official said Tuesday. CBP will give some of the families apprehended in the Rio Grande Valley area notices to appear in court. Others will be released on their …
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Mar 20
Nor’easter set to bring heavy rain, wind to Northeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A coastal storm is set to bring heavy rain, snow and strong winds to the Northeast on Thursday and Friday. The storm system will develop along the Carolina coast Wednesday night with heavy rain in the area. By Thursday morning, the storm system will begin to move up the coast and …
Mar 19
Facebook agrees to hide demographics from landlords, creditors looking to advertise
alexsl/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook announced Tuesday that it will block landlords and creditors from using a person’s demographic data including a person’s zip code, gender and age, to target certain groups in online advertisements. The announcement is part of a legal settlement with groups that promote fair housing laws. They complained in court last year …
Mar 19
Frantic 911 call made by wife of fatally wounded veteran Indiana firefighter is released
Evansville Fire Department(EVANSVILLE, Ind.) — Police in Indiana have released a 911 call made by a woman who found her veteran firefighter husband gunned down outside their home — two weeks after she was charged with obstructing the investigation. In the 911 call released by the Evansville-Vanderburgh Dispatch on Monday, victim Rob Doerr’s wife, Elizabeth …
Mar 19
New Zealand prime minister vows to ‘never’ say mosque shooter’s name
Mark Tantrum/Getty Images(WELLINGTON, New Zealand) — The prime minister of New Zealand is working to prevent the Christchurch mosque shooter from gaining the infamy that follows so many mass shooters after their carnage. In an emotional ministerial statement on Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed never to publicly speak the name of the shooter who …
Mar 19
Davison County sets seasonal load limits
Davison County Commissioners have placed load restrictions on County roads due to deteriorating conditions caused by spring thaw, recent rains and melting snow. The limits take effect at noon, Wednesday, March 20th. A six ton per axle weight limit is placed on all Davison County oil roads effective immediately. All roads posted 80,000 pound gross …
Mar 19
Thousands of customers sign petition complaining about Instagram fitness influencer
oatawa/iStock(NEW YORK) — An Instagram fitness influencer with more than 500,000 followers is facing complaints from thousands of dissatisfied customers. New complaints are being filed with the Texas Attorney General’s Office alleging that Brittany Davis, the face of Brittany Dawn Fitness, never delivered on personalized diet and fitness plans that in some cases cost close …
Mar 19
West Virginia’s attorney general alleges Catholic Church allowed abusive priests to teach in schools
diego_cervo/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Catholic diocese allowed priests to serve in the West Virginia community and work in their schools in spite of known histories of sexual abuse, according to newly filed court documents. The Attorney General of West Virginia announced on Tuesday that his office filed a civil complaint against the diocese and the …
Mar 19
Mitchell area waterways forecast to crest well above flood stage
Two Mitchell area waterways are rising as a result of recent rains and melting snow. National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Gillispie says Firesteel Creek at Mount Vernon is currently in moderate flood stage. “The crest that we’re looking at is probably going to be fifteen and a half (feet) on late Sunday or Monday, “Gillispie …
Mar 19
Nike expands sports bras to be more inclusive
Nike(NEW YORK) — Fashion companies have been making strides to become more inclusive, and popular sportswear brand Nike is jumping in on these efforts with the expansion of sports bra sizes that will be featured in the brands Spring/Summer 2019 collection. With the recent announcement of Nike’s reimagined GE/NOM Flyknit Bra, it is also posted …