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Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time ‘person of the year’

NEW YORK (AP) — Teenage Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time’s youngest “person of the year” on Wednesday. Thunberg, 16, has become the face of the youth climate movement, drawing large crowds with her appearances at protests and…

Shooter at Naval Air Station in Pensacola is dead, 11 injured

A shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida Friday morning leaves several people dead and nearly a dozen more injured. Police confirming at least four people have died including the shooter. In total, eleven people were shot and…

Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles against Trump

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Pelosi delivered the historic announcement as Democrats push…

Buffalo bishop under fire for handling of misconduct resigns

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Buffalo has resigned following widespread criticism over how he handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct. Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted Bishop Richard Malone’s resignation and named the bishop…

‘Frozen 2’ ices competition again with record Thanksgiving

By ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES (AP) - “Frozen 2” kept a wintry wind at its back in its second week, setting a Thanksgiving record with a whopping box office bounty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwzLiQZDw2I#action=share Disney’s ice princess sequel brought in $85.3 million in…

Better, Stronger, Faster: Bulldog Gets Bionic Leg

(KGW) — It's Christmas time at the Audova's family home in Lafayette, Oregon. Their yard is decorated with candy canes and snowmen. The stockings are hung with care and there's a pitter patter of paws just about everywhere. Kim and…

Nation's Student Loan Debts On the Rise

Student loan debt has continued to pile up throughout the nation, and, unfortunately, this has come with an increase in the amount of debt that has fallen into delinquency. This, according to credit monitoring agency Experian. Experian analyzed internal second…

Peppermint bark Oreos are back

It might still be October but Oreos is already getting into the holiday spirit. Milk's Favorite Cookie is bringing back a fan favorite for Christmas season: peppermint bark Oreos. The classic chocolate wafers are stuffed with peppermint-flavored cream and sugar…

Popeyes chicken sandwich is coming back

Good news for Popeyes fans, the coveted chicken sandwich is making a comeback. According to a Bloomberg Report, the fast food chain is bringing back its popular sandwich. The new menu item sent the country into a frenzy back in…