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NYC museum to remove ‘problematic’ Roosevelt statue

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Amid renewed calls nationwide for controversial statues to be torn down, the American Museum of Natural History announced it has asked the city to permit the removal of a bronze statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt that critics say symbolize systemic racism. The statue of the 26th president flanked by walking Native American and African figures was unveiled to the public in front of the museum's Central Park West entrance in 1940 as part of a larger […]

todayJune 22, 2020 3

measles

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Judge dismisses case against New York City’s measles vaccination order

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A New York district judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday challenging an emergency declaration in New York City that requires residents and people who work in neighborhoods affected by a measles outbreak to receive mandatory vaccinations or face fines. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency April 9 in response to a measles outbreak in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn to prevent the situation from worsening. "There's no question that vaccines are […]

todayApril 18, 2019 4

Fordham University

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Fordham student dies after fall from campus clock tower

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A student died after she fell from the campus clock tower at New York City's Fordham University, school officials said Monday. Senior Sydney Monfries, 22, fell late Sunday at the tower, officials said. She and some friends were taking pictures of the New York City skyline when she fell. Monfries lost her footing and fell about 30 or 40 feet, officials said. University officials said they're investigating how Monfries and her friends got inside the tower. […]

todayApril 15, 2019 6

Dan Caulkins Illinois

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Continued out-migration from Illinois could mean dire consequences

DECATUR (Heartland Newsfeed) -- When it comes to Illinois' shrinking population, the numbers reported don't tell the full story. This is what representative-elect Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), who was elected to succeed Bill Mitchell (R-Decatur) last month, believes when it comes to one of the largest shrinking populations in the nation. "It's not just that we're losing people," Caulkins stated in a news release. Caulkins stated that the shrinking population involves many of the state's workforce in the private sector, which […]

todayDecember 27, 2018 4

Entertainment

Britney Spears thanks fan as four-year Las Vegas residency concludes

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- Pop music icon Britney Spears wrapped up her long-term, Las Vegas residency and some of her final concert aired on ABC as part of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. "I just want to say thank you to the #PieceOfMe cast and crew, the city of Las Vegas, and all of the fans who came out to sing, dance and party!! What an incredible four years!! Love you all!!" she tweeted Sunday evening. "Tonight is the night! Saying goodbye both […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 4

Decision 2018

Kentucky state representative found dead following child molestation allegation

MOUNT WASHINGTON, Ky. (UPI) -- A Kentucky state representative was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide after he was accused of sexually molesting a 17-year-old girl. Police said Dan Johnson, 57, shot himself in the head after driving to the bank of a river in Mt. Washington, Ky. Shortly before he died, Johnson posted a message on Facebook denying the accusations and encouraging people to blame Satan, not the accuser, WDRB-TV reported. "The accusations from NPR are false GOD and only GOD […]

todayDecember 14, 2017 3

Entertainment

WWE to celebrate 25th anniversary of Raw with Undertaker, Shawn Michaels

STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- WWE has announced plans to host a special 25th anniversary edition of Monday Night Raw in January that will feature the return of legends such as The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. The event will take place Jan. 22 at both the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the Manhattan Center in New York where the first Raw took place. Both arenas will feature matches, Superstars from both Raw and Smackdown and returning WWE legends such as Kevin Nash who […]

todayNovember 7, 2017 7

Entertainment

Entertainment Roundup: November 4, 2017

Here is your entertainment roundup for Saturday, November 4, 2017. Don't forget to change your clocks an hour backwards before you go to bed tonight, as Daylight Savings Time ends at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, November 5. LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Bruce Campbell says there is no chance his Starz series Ash vs. Evil Dead will feature crossovers with any other famous horror characters. Campbell's demon-hunter Ash has crossed paths in comic books with the villains from the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises. So, […]

todayNovember 4, 2017 1

Entertainment

Entertainment Roundup: October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween to everyone on the interwebs! Let's get this roundup of entertainment news started! LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role of Tony Stark in Marvel's superhero ensemble movie Avengers 4. "New flick, new short chair. #lumbarsupport #marvel #bts," the 52-year-old actor captioned an Instagram photo of seats with the character names Scott Lang, Natasha Romanoff, Steve Rogers and Tony Stark embroidered on them. Paul Rudd plays Lang/Ant-Man, Scarlett Johansson plays Romaoff/Black Widow, Chris Evans plays Rogers/Captain America and Downey Jr. plays Stark/Iron Man. The stars will […]

todayOctober 31, 2017 4

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