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From Big Cities to Backyards, July 4 Not Usual Blowout Bash
The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together
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An Inside Look at the Firework Shows That Wow Wawa Welcome America Visitors
An incredible amount of work goes into making the sky light up with red, white and blue around America’s birthday.
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Canada Closing Borders to Non-Citizens, Americans Exempted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident or American amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to Protect Your Kids From Dog Bites
Over four million people are bitten by dogs each year and children are more likely to suffer serious injuries. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help prevent kids from getting bit by dogs and information on what you can do if a dog does bite.
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25 Pet-Friendly Colleges in America
Heading off to college for the first time and leaving the comforts of home can be a difficult transition. And for students leaving an animal companion behind, the move can feel even more difficult.
While most schools have a strict no pet policy for campus housing, some offer special accommodations for students to help ease the process. -
Ultramarathon Dog Scores Book and Movie Deals
Gobi, the stray dog who captured hearts when she adopted her human Dion Leonard during a 155-mile race across China’s Gobi desert, will be featured in books and a movie depicting how the two met and bonded.
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Dogs From Puerto Rico Get 2nd Chance
Every shelter pet has a story. Some have overcome extraordinary odds while others traveled great distances to get a second lease on life.
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Rescued French Bulldog Turns Surfing Into Hobby for Charity
With the summer on the horizon, the Southern California waves are starting to call the names of many, including a French bulldog who has made surfing her charitable hobby.
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Delaware Becomes First No-Kill State for US Shelter Animals
In a watershed moment for animal lovers, America has its first no-kill state: Delaware. The nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society, which is working with shelters, animal welfare organizations and government agencies across the country to make America a no-kill country by 2025, announced the news at their annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Linda Torelli, director of marketing for the Brandywine...
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Thousands of Pets Find New Homes During Clear The Shelters
Across the country thousands of animals are finding forever homes. Watch some of these lucky pets as they meet their new families for the very first time.
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Retriever Fever: America's Most Popular Dogs, in Photos
The Labrador retriever is America’s best best friend, according to the American Kennel Club. This gallery features “aw”-inducing photos of the top 10 most popular dog breeds in America, as judged by the AKC.
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Celebs Support Clear the Shelters Day
Celebrities are hailing Clear the Shelters Day and celebrating the more than 76,000 pets that have found forever homes during the nationwide animal adoption campaign today. Celebs, such as Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch and Wanda Sykes, have sent well wishes to the pets across America in search of a place to call home. “It’s a great day to make a...
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New Federal Guidelines Issued for Service, Emotional Animals on Planes
The government is telling airlines and passengers how it will enforce rules governing animals that people bring on planes. The Transportation Department said Thursday that airline employees can bar any animal they consider a safety threat. Airlines, however, can be punished if they ban an entire dog or cat breed, such as pit bulls.
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Flynn Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to FBI
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn has pleaded guilty to a count of making false statements to the FBI. He is the fourth person charged in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
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Americans to Eat 1.4 Billion Chicken Wings During Super Bowl
The National Chicken Council released its annual report projecting the number of chicken wings Americans will consume during the Super Bowl LIV weekend.
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Buttigieg Turns to Black Pastor to Discuss Racism, Poverty
As he labors to win over black voters whose support is vital to his Democratic presidential bid, Pete Buttigieg found a receptive host on Sunday in a civil rights activist who has sought to continue the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s push for a racially diverse national campaign against poverty. After attending services at the Rev. William Barber’s Greenleaf Christian...
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Honors Rev. Clay Evans as ‘Giant Among Faith Leaders'
Legendary pastor Rev. Clay Evans, who founded one of Chicago’s historic black churches and served as a civil rights leader in the city, has passed away.
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Legendary Chicago Pastor, Civil Rights Activist Passes Away
Legendary pastor Rev. Clay Evans, who founded one of Chicago’s historic black churches and served as a civil rights leader in the city, has passed away.
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Legendary Chicago Pastor, Civil Rights Advocate Dies
Legendary pastor Rev. Clay Evans, who founded one of Chicago’s historic black churches and served as a civil rights leader in the city, has passed away. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford has more on his remarkable life.
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United Plates of Thanksgiving: 52 Recipes From 52 Chefs Across the Country
From tropical fruit in Hawaii to fresh seafood in New England, and barbecue in the South to the hearty dishes of the Midwest, the flavors of the United States know no bounds — and that’s especially apparent on Thanksgiving.