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Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (361+ words) PHOENIX " Former U. S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor Thursday on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that cut short her promising political career and shocked a nation that has only seen political violence worsen in the years since....
Special Olympics teen recovering after being hit by SUV near I-95
1+ week, 3+ day ago (139+ words) WKMG Special Olympics teen recovering after being hit by SUV near I-95 A 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete is recovering after running into traffic near I-95 in Daytona Beach and being struck by an SUV, with his family crediting strangers for stepping in…...
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
1+ week, 4+ day ago (64+ words) WKMG North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100 Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan…...
2 hurt after head-on crash sparks house fire in Poinciana, firefighters say
2+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) WKMG 2 hurt after head-on crash sparks house fire in Poinciana, firefighters say A head-on collision between two vehicles sent one car crashing into a residential home in Poinciana, sparking a fire that fully engulfed the vehicle and extended into the…...
Final Four showdown with top seeds Michigan and Arizona includes intriguing matchups
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1310+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " A March Madness masterpiece might be on tap. Get your popcorn, kick up your feet and get ready for what shapes up to be an epic showdown in the Final Four nightcap on Saturday night. Michigan and…...
Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic
2+ week, 3+ day ago (786+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " There was the scene of lovable courtside TV analyst Bill Raftery genuinely shocked as he tried to comprehend what had just unfolded before him. Moments later, there was the scene of UConn coach Dan Hurley's mom " no professional lip…...
Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL's annual meeting
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (362+ words) Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that…...
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1134+ words) It has a catchy name " Build America, Buy America " and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. But the law has spurred a bottleneck for affordable housing. Nearly everything from HVACs and lighting to sink…...
Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
3+ week, 4+ day ago (309+ words) A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that "someone needs to do the right thing" and come forward with information to help the investigation. "We are in…...
Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng's enclosure at Thai zoo
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (206+ words) BANGKOK " A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said. The man remained inside the enclosure for a minute or…...