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Missing cat caught after weeks on the run at Boston airport

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A pet cat was caught after weeks on the run at a Boston airport. According to the Associated Press, Rowdy the cat’s owners, Patty Sahli …

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Free Blockbuster movie box

‘Free Blockbuster’ lets people take a movie, leave a movie

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

There have been lending libraries in communities for years allowing people to trade books. Now, there is one styled like a once popular video rental …

Read more‘Free Blockbuster’ lets people take a movie, leave a movie

Sunrise at docks on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee

Travel + Leisure releases top 100 hotels in the world, and the top 5 might surprise you

July 16, 2022July 15, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Now that Travel + Leisure has released its list of the world’s top 100 hotels, travelers have a bit more information to use when planning …

Read moreTravel + Leisure releases top 100 hotels in the world, and the top 5 might surprise you

World War II-era boat emerges as Lake Mead waters continue to shrink

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Another object has been discovered as the waters in Lake Mead continue to shrink. The Associated Press reported that a World War II-era landing craft …

Read moreWorld War II-era boat emerges as Lake Mead waters continue to shrink

Watch this 100-year-old bowler throw a strike

July 14, 2022July 13, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

After 90 years of bowling, Harry Berckes is still bowling strong. According to KCRG-TV, Berckes bowls in a summer league in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and posts …

Read moreWatch this 100-year-old bowler throw a strike

NASA reveals first images of deep space from Webb Space Telescope

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

The James Webb Space Telescope has given NASA its clearest view into deep space. The first image was revealed by NASA to President Joe Biden …

Read moreNASA reveals first images of deep space from Webb Space Telescope

Oklahoma City Zoo celebrates birth of rare Sumatran tiger twins

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Zookeepers in Oklahoma are celebrating the birth of rare Sumatran tiger twins. Last week, the Oklahoma City Zoo announced that 11-year-old Lola gave birth to …

Read moreOklahoma City Zoo celebrates birth of rare Sumatran tiger twins

Actor James Caan

‘Godfather’ actor James Caan has died at age 82

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Actor James Caan, best known for his role as Sonny in “The Godfather,” has died at the age of 82, his family tweeted. “It is …

Read more‘Godfather’ actor James Caan has died at age 82

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in to join Supreme Court

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

With June 30 marking Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s final day on the bench, the court moved quickly to swear in Ketanji Brown Jackson as …

Read moreKetanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in to join Supreme Court

Dolly Parton sings at Austin City Limits

You can book a stay on Dolly Parton’s former tour bus

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Dolly Parton fans can now experience a day in the singer’s life — Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa is accepting reservations for one of Dolly’s …

Read moreYou can book a stay on Dolly Parton’s former tour bus

Alaska Airlines employees get engaged on Pride flight

Alaska Airlines employees get engaged on Pride flight

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Love was in the air on one recent Alaska Airlines flight. Two of the airline’s employees got engaged on their “Fly with Pride” flight from …

Read moreAlaska Airlines employees get engaged on Pride flight

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling to play Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

The upcoming live-action “Barbie” movie has found their Ken. On June 15, Warner Brothers released a publicity photo of actor Ryan Gosling dressed as Ken, …

Read moreRyan Gosling to play Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie

Jennifer Hudson reaches EGOT status after Tony win

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Jennifer Hudson is now among the few artists to achieve EGOT status. Hudson won a Tony on June 12, adding to her Emmy, Grammy and …

Read moreJennifer Hudson reaches EGOT status after Tony win

Carolina Panthers hire first openly transgender cheerleader in the NFL

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A 29-year-old cheerleader has just made history in the NFL. Justine Lindsay is the first openly transgender NFL cheerleader. She announced the news on Instagram, …

Read moreCarolina Panthers hire first openly transgender cheerleader in the NFL

Largest 4-day work week trial kicks off in the UK

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

On June 6, 70 companies across the U.K. kicked off a new 4-day workweek pilot program. The trial, organized by 4 Day Week Global and …

Read moreLargest 4-day work week trial kicks off in the UK

Marine researchers rescue baby manatee

Marine researchers rescue baby manatee from rough waters

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Research members of an aquarium in Florida are being hailed as heroes for rescuing a baby manatee in Belize. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium said on …

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Harini Logan wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

Harini Logan wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after unprecedented spell-off

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Harini Logan of San Antonio, Texas, is the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The 14-year-old’s victory came after a dramatic night of competition. Harini …

Read moreHarini Logan wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after unprecedented spell-off

Why Pride Month is celebrated annually in June

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

June 1 marks the start of Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated annually in June because it commemorates the 1969 riots near the Stonewall Inn …

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Instagram launches in-app feature for Amber Alerts

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Social media platform Instagram announced rolling out the new in-app feature Amber Alerts. The company said it would notify users of missing children in the …

Read moreInstagram launches in-app feature for Amber Alerts

White House proclamation marks ‘Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And Intersex Pride Month, 2022’

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

The White House released a proclamation from President Joe Biden on May 31 ahead of June’s Pride Month. The Biden administration said that the announcement …

Read moreWhite House proclamation marks ‘Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And Intersex Pride Month, 2022’

Scripps National Spelling Bee contestants

How to watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee

May 31, 2022June 1, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Starting today, 234 spellers will compete in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee as the event returns to National Harbor, Maryland, after the 2020 Bee …

Read moreHow to watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Ray Liotta

‘Goodfellas’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Actor Ray Liotta has died at the age of 67. Famous for his characters in the classics Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, the actor got …

Read more‘Goodfellas’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67

Rihanna, left, and ASAP Rocky arrive for the Off-White Ready To Wear Fall/Winter 2022-2023 fashion collection, unveiled during the Fashion Week in Paris, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022.

Rihanna reportedly gives birth to baby boy

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Rihanna is reportedly a new mother. The singer gave birth to a baby boy in Los Angeles on May 13, according to multiple reports. The baby’s name has …

Read moreRihanna reportedly gives birth to baby boy

100-year-old holds world record for longest time spent at one company

May 13, 2022May 12, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

After 84 years and 9 days of service at the same Brazilian textile company that he has worked for since he was 15 years old, …

Read more100-year-old holds world record for longest time spent at one company

Patron, the bomb-sniffing dog in Ukraine

Bomb-sniffing dog Patron honored for saving lives in Ukraine

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Patron, a bomb-sniffing dog, was honored for his efforts in Ukraine. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recognized the four-legged hero for …

Read moreBomb-sniffing dog Patron honored for saving lives in Ukraine

Baby otter being fed via dropper

Three-legged dog battling cancer rescues baby otter from river

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A three-legged dog battling cancer in Minnesota came to the rescue of a baby otter by jumping into a river to save it. On its Facebook page, …

Read moreThree-legged dog battling cancer rescues baby otter from river

Stella Ng, who participated in the clinical trial, posed with a bag of the candy after results showed her peanut allergy had gone into remission.

New treatment offers hope to people with peanut allergies

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

For the Ng family, travel once seemed out of reach. Eating out while traveling carried great risk for their daughter, Stella, who faced a severe …

Read moreNew treatment offers hope to people with peanut allergies

Endangered orangutan Kitra with her new baby

Oregon Zoo’s critically endangered orangutan welcomes first baby

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

The Oregon Zoo announced that a critically endangered orangutan became a first-time mom last week. The zoo said 20-year-old Bornean orangutan Kitra gave birth to …

Read moreOregon Zoo’s critically endangered orangutan welcomes first baby

Lottery ticket

Man says mistake led to $1 million lottery win

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A man who recently won a $1 million jackpot said he got a lucky break when a ticket-printing error caused his numbers not to be …

Read moreMan says mistake led to $1 million lottery win

Pandas at Smithsonian National Zoo eat ice cake

Pandas celebrate 50 years at National Zoo by devouring ice cake

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

April 16 marked the 50th anniversary of the National Zoo’s historic panda exchange agreement with the Chinese government. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the zoo’s …

Read morePandas celebrate 50 years at National Zoo by devouring ice cake

Plastic containers of Gerber's brand 2nd stage baby foods on a grocery store shelf

Gerber Baby is searching for its next ‘spokesbaby’

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Gerber Baby is on the search for its next “spokesbaby.” The company said children up to 4 years old could enter the 2022 photo search, and …

Read moreGerber Baby is searching for its next ‘spokesbaby’

Betty White smiling against yellow background

Betty White’s mementos will be up for auction this fall

April 12, 2022April 11, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Betty White fans will have a chance to own a memento from her career. Julien’s Auctions is putting 1,500 of White’s treasured possessions on the …

Read moreBetty White’s mementos will be up for auction this fall

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari in Los Angeles i n2019

Britney Spears announces she is pregnant

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Britney Spears says she is pregnant with her third child, her first with partner, Sam Asghari. In a post on Instagram, the pop star said she took …

Read moreBritney Spears announces she is pregnant

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis stepping away from acting due to cognitive disorder

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting as he battles health issues, his family said. The actor’s daughter, Rumer Willis, posted on Instagram that her father …

Read moreBruce Willis stepping away from acting due to cognitive disorder

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks surprised a bride on her wedding day and took photos with her

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Actor Tom Hanks gave a Pennsylvania bride the ultimate surprise. Wedding photographer Rachel Rowland said the bride was about to hop into a limo when …

Read moreTom Hanks surprised a bride on her wedding day and took photos with her

Statue of Liberty

The 2022 World Happiness Report was released—here’s where the US ranks

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

There is apparently a lot to be happy about in Finland. It took the top spot in the 2022 World Happiness Report. The report looks at …

Read moreThe 2022 World Happiness Report was released—here’s where the US ranks

Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher

Zelenskyy thanks Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher for raising $35 million to help Ukrainians

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally thanked Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher for their support. In a tweet, Zelenskyy said that the pair had …

Read moreZelenskyy thanks Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher for raising $35 million to help Ukrainians

Having a bad day? Call this hotline for a pep talk from elementary school students

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

If you’re having a bad day, there are kindergartners in California that could probably brighten it up by giving you a pep talk through a …

Read moreHaving a bad day? Call this hotline for a pep talk from elementary school students

Changing time on large clock

Senate passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

The U.S. Senate passed a bill March 15 that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, …

Read moreSenate passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Facebook user looks at mobile app and desktop in Bangkok.

Mom pays son $1,800 to stay off social media until he turns 18

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

How much does it cost to convince a child to stay off social media for six years? For one Minnesota mom, it cost $1,800. In …

Read moreMom pays son $1,800 to stay off social media until he turns 18

Colin Kaepernick launches initiative to offer free, secondary autopsies in ‘police-related’ deaths

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick launched an initiative through his Know Your Rights Camp on Feb. 23 to offer free secondary autopsies to those whose …

Read moreColin Kaepernick launches initiative to offer free, secondary autopsies in ‘police-related’ deaths

First graders credited for saving their teacher’s life

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A teacher is thanking an entire class of first graders for saving her life. The students at Cedar Hill Elementary in Ardmore, Alabama, are now …

Read moreFirst graders credited for saving their teacher’s life

Billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott

Mackenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to Communities in Schools

February 7, 2022February 8, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

An educational nonprofit just received its largest unsolicited donation in its history, thanks to philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Communities in Schools (CIS) announced the news Feb. …

Read moreMackenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to Communities in Schools

Benny the ice-skating dog

Ice skating dog performs, raises money for charity

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

From a kill shelter to an ice skating rink, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever is putting smiles on a lot of people’s faces — not just …

Read moreIce skating dog performs, raises money for charity

‘Seinfeld’ actress Kathryn Kates has died at 73

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Orange Is the New Black” and “Seinfeld,” has died. According to USA Today and CNN, Kates’ reps …

Read more‘Seinfeld’ actress Kathryn Kates has died at 73

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

New Mexico governor completes first day as substitute teacher

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham served as a substitute teacher Jan. 26. She decided to step in as the state faces a teacher shortage …

Read moreNew Mexico governor completes first day as substitute teacher

Statue of Kobe Bryant, Gianna

Statue of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna erected at site of helicopter crash

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

An artist paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on the second anniversary of their deaths. According to CBS Sports, sculptor Dan Medina erected …

Read moreStatue of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna erected at site of helicopter crash

Dog saved by drone with sausages

Volunteers tied sausages to a drone to save a stranded dog in England

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A group of volunteers was able to save a stranded dog in England with flying sausages. Millie became stranded in dangerous mudflats in Hampshire after …

Read moreVolunteers tied sausages to a drone to save a stranded dog in England

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Rare twin elephant calves born in Kenya

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Conservation activists in Kenya say they’ve spotted a rarity in Kenya — baby twins elephants. The newborn twin calves were spotted in the Samburu National …

Read moreRare twin elephant calves born in Kenya

Betty White stands on stage at the Emmys in 2018.

Animal shelters nationwide see surge in donations from Betty White Challenge

January 23, 2022January 21, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

To mark the 100th birthday of the late Betty White, her fans found a way to pay tribute to the Hollywood icon. On Jan. 17, …

Read moreAnimal shelters nationwide see surge in donations from Betty White Challenge

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham with National Guard members

New Mexico governor asks National Guard to volunteer in classrooms amid COVID surge

January 21, 2022January 20, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to staff schools as the state faces a surge in cases of COVID-19. Lujan Grisham …

Read moreNew Mexico governor asks National Guard to volunteer in classrooms amid COVID surge

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