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Tropical Depression Fred Continues March Towards U.S.

Fred may be down, but it's certainly not out.

North Carolina Ranks 2nd Among States Interested In Buying Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards | MAP

We've all heard of students buying fake ID's to get into bars underage, but now students are searching out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to get into class.

Anne Frank Center To Open At University Of South Carolina

An Anne Frank Center is opening at the University of South Carolina, which will be the first museum in North America and the fourth in the world where visitors can walk through the famed story of the teenage Holocaust victim.

CDC Urges COVID Vaccines During Pregnancy As Delta Surges

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus.

‘Jeopardy!’ Producer Richards Named Host; Role For Bialik

Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Mike Richards as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates.

FEMA, FCC To Test Nationwide Emergency Alert Systems

If you hear a loud blaring noise from your phone this afternoon - there is no cause for alarm. A nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts is scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 2:20 p.m. on smartphones that have opted in.

Christina Applegate Reveals She Has Multiple Sclerosis

Emmy Award-winner Christina Applegate has announced that she has multiple sclerosis, describing her diagnosis as a “tough road.”

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Best Cars To Sell, Worst Cars To Buy Right Now As Used Car Prices Continue To Rise

Used car prices continued to rise in June in the wake of the global microchip shortage as restricted new car supply has led to fewer people trading in their used cars. This combination of diminished supply and increased demand has caused used car prices to soar.

Big Win For $1T Infrastructure Bill: Senate Shows It Can Act

With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.

Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival Announces They Are Requiring COVID Vaccine Cards Or Negative Tests To Attend Festival

Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival just announced they are requiring all attendees to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the festival grounds. The sold out festival is expected to host at least 80,000 people.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns Over Sexual Harassment

Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Sheriff: No Active Shooter Found At Tennessee High School

A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major response from area law enforcement agencies Tuesday morning, but a sheriff’s office says no suspect was found and no shooting injuries have been reported.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six Develops

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six develops just east of the Lesser Antillies.

Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

The Biden administration on Friday issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic.

Pentagon To Require COVID Vaccine For All Troops By Sept. 15

The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.

Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Worry College Officials

As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. But the mandatory requirement has opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials.