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2021 Best Park Systems: See Where Parks In Your City Rank
Public parks became a necessity during the pandemic, yet millions — mostly low-income and people of color — didn’t have access to them.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
‘This Is A First’: Teen Passes Out In Cops’ Milwaukee Airbnb
Moral of the story? Don’t drink too much, according to the visiting deputies.
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Got Bed Bugs? Orkin Ranks 2021's Top Cities For Bed Bugs
Heading out of town this summer? Ahead of Bed Bug Awareness Week, here’s how to tell if you’re crawling into bed with these pests.
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Fortune 500 Companies: Walmart, Apple, Amazon Top 2021 List
The annual Fortune 500 list ranks U.S. companies that generate the most revenue each year.
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Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Shots Fired At Ross Park Mall; Two Arrested: Reports
Authorities evacuated the Pittsburgh mall and placed nearby stores on lockdown while they investigated, according to reports.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Principal Orders Removal Of BLM Door At Cobb County School
The door display at Kennesaw Mountain High School read, "Black Lives Matter" and also included photos of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
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Washington DC|News|
Giant Panda Cub Xiao Qi Ji Greets Fans At Smithsonian Zoo
The 9-month-old giant panda cub made his first in-person appearance when the zoo reopened to the public last week.
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Houston, TX|News|
Dark-Side Dream Home: Houston's 'Darth Vader House' For Sale
The West University house, which resembles the "Star Wars" supervillain's iconic helmet, is listed for $4.3 million.
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Indianapolis, IN|News|
Candy Shop For Sale After 'Sexist' Job Posting Backlash: Report
The owner of Good's Candy Shop said "perhaps folks are right" after he was criticized for a job posting that characterized women as toxic.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
San Jose Shooting Suspect Under Investigation For Racist Remarks
Samuel Cassidy was reportedly under investigation before he shot and killed nine people at a Santa Clara VTA light rail yard in San Jose.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
‘Kindness Matters’: SoCal Mom Hides Cash In Baby Formula, Diapers
Krystal Duhaney and her husband, Patrick, recently hid $1,000 in cash inside baby products at various Target stores in Southern California.
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Indianapolis, IN|News|
Candy Shop’s Not-So-Sweet Job Posting Slammed As ‘Sexist’
Good’s Candy Shop in Indiana, whose motto is “work hard, be nice,” went on to say women are where “toxicity and drama find their roots.”
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
San Jose Shooting: Vigil Planned For Victims; Police Seek Answers
A fund has been set up to support the families of people killed in the shooting at the VTA light rail yard in San Jose.
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Ana, First Named Storm Of 2021 Season, Forms In Atlantic Ocean
Subtropical Storm Ana is headed away from the United States and will likely dissipate within 36 hours, according to forecasters.
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Charlotte, NC|News|
Tenacious Black Bear Kicks Back, Takes Snooze In Backyard Hammock
The bear was spotted in Michelle Baber's North Carolina backyard. When the bear took an interest in her hammock, Baber started recording.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley Must Undergo Mental Evaluation
Chansley, who is from Arizona, was photographed wearing a horned headdress and face paint as he entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Two Dead After Pair Of Killings At Phoenix Apartment Complexes
One man was cut to death, authorities said. Another was shot during a fight with his neighbor. Both happened Friday.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
2 Dead, Multiple Injured After Shooting In Downtown Minneapolis
The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. after a fight broke out between two men, according to reports.
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Pensacola, FL|News|
Florida Girl, Using ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Tip, Escapes Kidnapping
Mariska Hargitay, an actor turned advocate who plays Olivia Benson on the show, praised the Pensacola girl’s quick thinking on Instagram.
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Boating Safety Tips For Memorial Day Weekend 2021
Hundreds of thousands of first-time boat owners could be on the water this year. Here are some safety tips to know before leaving the dock.
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