This Day in History: Feb. 8
The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated. The Supremes’ record "Stop! In the Name of Love!" is released by Motown.
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Michigan man killed after cannon explodes at baby shower
A Michigan man was killed Saturday night after he was struck by shrapnel from an exploding cannon at a baby shower in Genesee County, police said, according to reports.
Puppy Bowl 2021 winner recap: Underdogs of Team Ruff were very good boys
Team Ruff, the underdogs after consecutive victories from opponents Team Fluff, won the 17th annual matchup of adoptable pups and dogs.
Chicago Police ramp up reform efforts under federal mandate, watchdog monitor
Chicago Police Department on Sunday submitted its third reform report to an independent, federal' mandated monitor – filing 93% more documents than in the two prior reports and ramping up efforts in the pace and progress of police reform, officials said.
Texas Border Patrol agents rescue illegal immigrant who fell into well
An Ecuadorian woman determined to be in the country illegally was rescued after she fell inside a dry well in Texas, according to reports.
Georgia airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
A 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot is finally going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19 in a Georgia hospital.
Super Bowl protesters demand Kansas City Chiefs ditch name, tell fan there’s ‘no such thing’ as America
A small group of protesters rallied in Tampa, Florida, Sunday ahead of the Super Bowl to demand the Kansas City Chiefs change their name and urge fans to stop performing “chop” gestures in the stands.
Texas church shooting leaves two injured including child, hunt for suspect underway
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus told reporters during a news conference that a 24/25 year-old man was on his way to an event at Greater Faith Institution Church with his girlfriend and their 6 year-old boy when the incident took place.
Vietnam vet reunites with junior high sweetheart 59 years later
For Vietnam veteran Dennis Reynolds and his wife Diane, true love is destiny.
Martin Luther King Jr.: What to know about the civil rights leader
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who spent his life fighting American injustice, was born Jan. 15, 1929, and his birthday, made a federal holiday late in 1983, is celebrated every year on the third Monday in January.