Denied because they're deaf: Why one school continues unofficial cadet program
Janet Weinstein/ABC News(FREDERICK, Md.) — From afar, the formation of students in military uniforms saluting their captain looks like any other cadet program around the country. But there’s one giveaway that this program is unique: the commands
Former Clallam PUD commissioner Hugh Haffner dies
PORT ANGELES – Longtime, former Clallam PUD commissioner Hugh Haffner has died. His family reports he passed away Saturday from the effects of a stroke he suffered earlier. Haffner resigned his position on the PUD board in
Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps after multiple brain surgeries
Shidlovski/iStock(HOLIDAY, Fla.) — Since 17-month-old Lennyn Lyons was first diagnosed with cerebral palsy six months ago, she’s undergone four brain surgeries. Her mother, Brianna, was unsure she would ever be able to walk. On Friday, Lennyn took
Sisters due weeks apart give birth on the same day at the same hospital
Community Hospital East(INDIANAPOLIS) — Charell Anthony and Cierra Anthony, sisters who both live in Indianapolis, plan to raise their newborn babies as “cousin twins.” The sisters gave birth to their healthy newborns on the same day, Feb.
Daytona 500 driver Ryan Newman in serious condition following fiery crash
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) — NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is in serious but non-life-threatening condition following a fiery crash at the end of Monday night’s Daytona 500, officials say. “Ryan Newman is bring treated at Halifax
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits
gloch/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Boy Scouts of America declared bankruptcy early Tuesday morning, following sex abuse lawsuits filed by thousands of former scouts. The non-profit’s administrators have been battling lawsuits across the country involving thousands of victims
Shooting victim alleges Miami hospital missed bullet in her head, sent her home
PeopleImages/iStock(MIAMI) — A Miami woman initially counted herself blessed for having survived a drive-by shooting with what she alleges a doctor told her was just a graze wound. But days later Shakena Jefferson was rushed to a
Man cleaning gun accidentally shoots, kills best friend: Police
cmannphoto/iStock(OKLAHOMA CITY) — A man was cleaning a gun when he accidentally shot and killed his best friend, police in Oklahoma said. The man, who was not named by police, had been “cleaning/clearing” the semi-automatic handgun inside
Michael Bloomberg qualifies for Democratic debate
3dfoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has qualified for Wednesday’s Democratic presidential debate after meeting the Democratic Party’s latest qualification criteria. A national poll by NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist that was released earlier Tuesday showed that
China counts over 72,000 cases of novel coronavirus as death toll rises
jarun011/iStock(BEIJING) — China’s mainland reported 1,886 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 98 more deaths on Tuesday, as recent data appears to show a decline in the number of new infections since early this month. A