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Ben and Jerry's launches space-themed ice cream

Ben and Jerry's is launching a new flavor and we mean it literally, they launched it into the stratosphere. The new limited edition pint is called "boots on the moooo'n." On Tuesday, the ice cream makers sent a pint of…

JK Rowling releases new children's book

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is working on a new book project and is hoping her young readers will help her finish it. It's called ‘The Ickabog’ and you can read it for free on the ickabog.com. The book will…

US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization. He said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global…

Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again

By Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday night that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming tourists to return to the glitzy gambling mecca of Las Vegas. “We welcome…

Disney World to reopen in phases in July

The magic is coming back to Disney World in phases. The Walt Disney Company says its theme parks at Walt Disney World in Florida will start to open again in July. If approved by Florida officials, the reopening of the…

Gas prices are up but still cheaper than usual

Gas prices are ticking up, but not enough to cause much pain at the pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular is $1.96. That’s about nine cents more than a week ago. But the association says…

"Flags In" to honor fallen military at Arlington

Every Memorial Day, people all over the country honor the men and woman who lost their lives in the line of service. And every year part of that tribute begins at Arlington National Cemetery. This is called 'Flags-In'. Things are…

Almost every state had historic jobless claims in April

Almost every U.S. state had record-breaking unemployment in April. That's according to new analysis from the Washington Post. The paper reviewed data the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday. The bureau says the jobless rate rose month over month…

Universal Orlando to begin phased reopening June 5

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening on June 5, nearly three months after closing down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Friday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the reopening plan Friday with…

Bald Eagle rescued from interstate in California

California Highway Patrol was out early Wednesday morning to rescue a bald eagle from the interstate. It happened in Redding, in northern California. The eagle was injured. Officers were able to move the bird to the shoulder. Shasta County Animal…

Jobless claims climb

The number of Americans seeking first time unemployment continues its historic climb. The Labor Department reports 2.981 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week. While filings have eased slightly over the last six weeks, they have not come down…

Louisiana Senate backs proposal to legalize sports betting

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters could determine on a parish-by-parish basis whether to legalize sports betting, under a bill that has won support from the state Senate. Senators voted 29-8 Wednesday for the proposal by Republican Sen. Cameron…

Reopening plan for MGM Resorts in Las Vegas

We’re getting a look at MGM’s new plan to reopen its Las Vegas casinos. MGM is in the process of installing a ‘seven point safety plan’ for reopening. It includes rigorous cleaning standards and reconfigured spaces to allow for physical…

Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Jerry Stiller has died at 92. His son Ben Stiller said the actor died of natural causes in a tweet posted early Monday. https://twitter.com/RedHourBen/status/1259759084309446657 Jerry Stiller began his career in the…