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Planning A Trip? U.S. News Releases 2021's Top Vacation Spots
The annual list ranked more than 1,100 destinations on things like sights, culture, food, nightlife and adventure.
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Patch's Memorial Day 2021 Road Trip Playlist
Getting out of town this Memorial Day? Here are some road-worthy song recommendations courtesy of Patch editors and staff.
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Pedestrian Deaths Spike In 2020; Bad Driver Behavior Likely Cause
The pandemic brought out the worst in drivers. As a result, U.S. pedestrian deaths rose by 4.8 percent, according to a new report.
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81-Year-Old Gives Up Retirement To Help Ohio Culver's Stay Afloat
Ohioan Bonnie August was eager to help deal with a staffing shortage at the Findlay restaurant where she frequently gathered with friends.
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Kroger, Publix, Safeway: Memorial Day 2021 Grocery Store Hours
Find out where you can pick up those last-minute additions to your Memorial Day barbecue.
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Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021
Whether it’s your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open and closed in your town this Memorial Day.
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Missing Houston Tiger Located, Surrendered To Authorities: Police
After a weeklong search, the elusive Bengal tiger named India was surrendered to authorities by her owners, Victor and Giorgiana Cuevas.
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22 Rescued From Stuck Ride At Phoenix's Castles N’ Coasters
Teams from the Phoenix and Glendale police departments were called to rescue riders stuck on the park's Desert Storm roller coaster.
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Red Flag Warning In Effect For Tucson Area: NWS
The alert warning of dangerous fire conditions includes parts of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southern Pima counties.
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2 Chicago Police Officers Shot In Lawndale, Authorities Say
Mayor Lori Lightfoot urged Chicagoans to "pray for peace in our city" as both officers were hospitalized following the shooting.
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Palisades Brush Fire Scorches 1,300+ Acres, Arson Suspect Sought
A brush fire prompted road closures and forced around 1,000 people to evacuate from Topanga Canyon on Sunday.
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2 Kids Found Dead In Tempe Apartment; Mother Arrested: Police
The woman reportedly flagged down officers and told them she was hearing voices telling her to kill her children, according to a report.
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Costco, Walmart, Publix: U.S. Stores Drop Masks For Vaccinated
Stores are rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated customers. More than a dozen states are also following suit.
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Stabbing In Downtown Naperville: Boy Injured, Juvenile Arrested
Police say a juvenile was arrested after a fight near the Water Street parking deck. A boy was found stabbed in a nearby parking lot.
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1 Dead, Woman In Custody Following Fight In Phoenix: Police
Authorities were called to the area of Central Avenue and Indian School Road after a fight broke out between multiple people.
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U.S. Gas Price Forecast for Memorial Day Weekend 2021
Gas prices are on the rise nationwide. Before you head out this Memorial Day weekend, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
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Memorial Day 2021: Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town
Pandemic cabin fever is expected to boil over this Memorial Day as more than 37 million Americans travel over the weekend.
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Liam, Emma, Olivia: 2020's Top Baby Names In The U.S.
The U.S. Social Security Administration this week revealed last year’s top names for babies born in 2020. See which names topped the list.
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New Scorecard Reveals 'Disturbing Picture' Of Policing In U.S.
The Police Scorecard analyzed police violence, accountability, racial bias and other outcomes in more than 16,000 departments nationwide.
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Best Workplaces In U.S. Revealed By Inc. Magazine
Inc. magazine released its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the country, according to the ranking.
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