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Person of interest sought in double fatal shooting at lake

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person of interest is being sought in the fatal shootings of two men at a lake in northeastern Tennessee, officials said. David Vowell, 70, of Martin, is being sought in connection with the deaths of Chance Black, 26, and Zachery Grooms, 25, both of Weakley County, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement on Twitter. Vowell is considered armed and dangerous, the agency said. Both men were shot Monday at a blind on Reelfoot Lake in Obion County, District Attorney

1 Dead, 3 Hurt After Crash on I-95

Getty Images One person has died and three other people are hurt after a crash overnight on Interstate 95 near Maryland Route 32, police say. The person who was killed was on foot and was hit by a vehicle after an initial crash, Maryland State Police said early Tuesday. No information on the victim was immediately released. According to a preliminary investigation, two vehicles were involved in a “minor crash” in the northbound lanes of I-95, prior to MD-32. The drivers pulled over. Then a third vehicle

Custodians at Spokane Public Schools focus on high-touch areas, keeping students and staff safe from COVID-19

SPOKANE, Wash. — Cleaning up before and after school has always been a part of the job. But for these custodians, a few things have changed. Masks are worn constantly and they are staying busy, cleaning multiple times throughout the day. But above all, it’s about keeping students and staff safe from COVID-19. Custodial Maintenance Supervisor, Justin East, says instead of just going from room to room, it’s now specific spots that need attention. From sinks to desks to doorknobs, custodians do this high-touch

From Super Berry Bars to Kale and Mushroom Skillet Pasta: Our Top Eight Vegan Recipes of the Day!

Lead Image Source : Super Berry Bars Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on our Food Monster App! Our newest recipes include sweet potato cakes and pasta, so if you’re looking for something new and delicious, these recipes are it! We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless,

Outgoing EPA Administrator Announces Agency Will Not Kill Animals that Survived Experiments

Lead Image Source : unoL/ Shutterstock.com The White Coat Waste Project announced a win from the Trump Administration on their last day in office. Outgoing EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the agency would retire, not kill, animals that survived animal experiments. The memorandum directed that rabies housed at the Research Triangle Laboratory be retired. Justin Goodman, VP of Advocacy and Public Policy at 3-million-member taxpayer watchdog group White Coat Waste Project said in an emailed statement,

GF health officials feeling more optimistic about coronavirus fight

When it comes to COVID the head of Grand Forks Public Health Department says for now there are more strengths than threats. Deb Swanson says the biggest challenge is obtaining enough vaccine for those who want to receive a shot. Swanson told city council members last night (Monday) that she’s optimistic supplies will begin to increase. Swanson says there are a lot of questions about the new virus variant showing up in parts of the U-S. “Right now we believe the vaccines will still work for these variants.”

Billionaire Ex-Facebook Executive Chamath Palihapitiya is Working on a New Climate Investment

Lead Image Source : urbans/ Shutterstock.com Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya announced on January 19 that he’s working on private funding for a climate investment. He shared the news on Twitter and followed up with specifics in another tweet on January 25th. He said that his firm “powers a lot of progress in an area that is very important to me and they partner with some great companies to do it.” The investment will be a PIPE, or private investment in a public entity. In this scheme, an investor can

Kobe Bryant wasn't just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports, right up to his death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: A mural depicting deceased NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, painted by @sloe_motions, is displayed on a building on February 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Numerous murals depicting Bryant and Gianna have been created around greater Los Angeles following their tragic deaths in a helicopter crash which left a total of nine dead. A public memorial service honoring Bryant will be held February 24 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where Bryant played

Join us for the Celebration of the Sector on Feb 3rd!

Join us on February 3rd from 11:30-1:30PM for our Celebration of the Sector! This event will focus on the crucial role Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion play in good nonprofit governance. We are excited to welcome local leaders of color to share successful tools and strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive leadership. This past year, nonprofits did more than weather the uncertainty of a global pandemic and the challenges of social unrest in the struggle for social justice. We led the way in catalyzing

Prince Charles Warning: 'Hypocritical And Entitled' Future King Could Spark Rebellion, Royal Experts Claim

Prince Charles has been preparing to be the King of the United Kingdom for five decades. (Photo: Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo) Prince Charles has yet to sit on the throne and become the new monarch of the United Kingdom but he has been the subject of criticisms in recent times as news of Queen Elizabeth's abdication has been abuzz. But royal author Clive Irving has called out Charles as an "atrociously hypocritical and entitled" king who might push the monarchy "over the cliff very fast" if he

Here’s why the lights were out at the Washington Monument on Sunday night

Skip to content WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — You might have seen “White House Black Out” trending on Twitter Monday morning, accompanied by photos of the Washington Monument without its usual illuminating light. This left some social media users wondering what was going on at the nation’s Capitol. The exterior lights of the Washington Monument are currently out. We are investigating and will have them restored as soon as possible. — National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) January 25, 2021 On Sunday

Online gaming is where it's at: The best websites full of games to enjoy

It’s the 21st century. Video games are no longer nerdy, nor are they even cool – they’re simply a fact of life just like texting on cell phones and watching TV shows. Everyone takes part to an extent whether they want to admit it or not. Thanks to the pandemic, online gaming has become even hotter than it was before 2020. However, sometimes it can be hard to know where to go to find games to play. The world of gaming can feel spread out and complicated at times. So, we’ve compiled our favorite places

Man faces drug, gun charges after police find more than 15 grams of fentanyl in Asheville

by: WSPA Staff Posted: Updated: Jan 26, 2021 / 09:46 AM EST Daton Tahvian Allen-Long (Source: APD) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Asheville Police Department officials said a man was arrested after officers found nearly 16 grams of fentanyl. Police said Daton Tahvian Allen-Long was found to be in possession of a stolen semi-automatic handgun and 15.93 grams of suspected fentanyl. Allen-Long has been charged with trafficking in opium/heroin by possession, trafficking in opium/heroin by transport, possession

Coronavirus updates: Minnesota begins vaccine lottery; South Africa accuses rich nations of 'hoarding' doses

COVID-19 has killed more than 420,000 Americans in a year, and infections have continued to mount despite the introduction of a pair of vaccines late in 2020. USA TODAY is tracking the news. Keep refreshing this page for the latest updates. Sign up for our Coronavirus Watch newsletter for updates to your inbox, join our Facebook group or scroll through our in-depth answers to reader questions. Winning a new lottery in Minnesota could be a lifesaver. State residents can start signing up today for a vaccine lottery

President Biden Reinstates COVID-19 Travel Ban

President Joe Biden signs an executive order on American manufacturing, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday reinstated COVID-19 travel restrictions on most non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders. He also added South Africa to the list. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said South Africa

Retailer leaks potential Dying Light 2 collector's edition contents

Image via Square Enix Czech Republic-based retailer Xzone Czech has potentially leaked Dying Light 2’s collector’s edition and its contents. The retailer listed the game briefly before it was swiftly taken down. However, AllGamesDelta on Twitter was able to grab a screenshot of the listing, giving us a good look at the potential contents of this edition of the game. Dying Light 2 not dead? Collector's Edition leaked by a Czech retailer pic.twitter.com/Nbyt69KKdn — AllGamesDelta (@AllGamesDelta_) January