During a confrontation with activists, a deputy pulled out his phone and played a Taylor Swift song to avoid being recorded. Instead he went viral.
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Howard University says Phylicia Rashad’s tweet supporting Bill Cosby ‘lacked sensitivity’
Phylicia Rashad tweeted Bill Cosby’s release from prison was “a terrible right being wronged.” Howard University and students disapproved.
Puerto Rican man confirmed as world’s oldest living male at 112 years old
As of June 30, a Puerto Rican man named the world’s oldest living male at an age of 112 years, 326 days. He was confirmed by Guinness World Records.
Family in hotel next to collapsed condo witnessed ‘nightmare,’ couldn’t leave Florida for days
The Groves family were awoken by loud noises on Thursday morning. They walked out of their hotel and saw the Champlain Towers in pieces.
Gas prices are increasing ahead of July 4th, which states have the highest prices?
Ahead of the 4th of July weekend, some states are experiencing gas price increases. Find out if your state has the highest or lowest gas prices.
Venomous snake roaming North Carolina suburbs: Experts say one bite or spit may be fatal
At 1:30 a.m., North Carolina, Raleigh police issued a warning about a Cobra snake being on the loose. Experts warn if it’s cornered, it will bite.
‘Please don’t leave me’: Boy trapped in Florida condo rubble rescued by man walking dog
Nicholas Balboa was walking his dog around midnight when he suddenly felt the ground shake, then heard a boy’s voice yelling for help.
Scientists find Neanderthal ancestor, challenging what we thought about human evolution
After studying fossils in Israel, scientists found a new kind of early human that challenges what we thought about pre-Neanderthal groups in Europe.
Former NRA president tricked into fake graduation speech for gun violence prevention video
One organization tricked two pro-gun figures pro-gun into speaking to a stadium of empty seats, representing teens who died from gun violence.
Giant panda gives birth to rare twin cubs at Japan’s oldest zoo
A rare giant panda gave birth to twin cubs in Japan’s oldest zoo. The cubs remain unnamed and are being watched carefully by the zoo.