This Day in History: Feb. 1
Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini receives a raucus welcome in Tehran after 15 years in exile. "Late Night with David Letterman” premieres on NBC.
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This Day in History: Jan. 31
The U.S. enters the Space Age with its first successful launch of a satellite, Explorer 1.
Chicago mayor orders teachers to return to classroom as tug-of-war with union intensifies
"All teachers, pre-K through eight and cluster teachers must report," Lightfoot said in a press conference Sunday evening. "If you don’t have an approved accommodation, we expect to see you back in class. Those who do not report to work…we will have to take action.... Read More.
Condo board suing Florida woman over feeding of stray cat
A condominium association in Florida is suing a 78-year-old woman over the feeding of a stray cat.
Instagram influencer got COVID-19 vaccine in NYC, arguing she’s an ‘educator’
A 52-year-old SoulCycle instructor and Instagram influencer in New York City netted a coveted coronavirus vaccine on Staten Island, justifying the move by arguing that she is an “educator,” according to a report.
Decorated NYPD sergeant dies from 9/11 illness
A decorated NYPD officer has lost his battle with a Sept. 11-related illness, the police department announced Sunday.
Texas police chief accused of cheating on wife arrested, allegedly sent fake annulment papers to girlfriend
A small-town Texas police chief accused of cheating on his wife with two other women resigned last week – the same day he was arrested over allegedly tampering with government records to fake annulment papers.
21 FDNY firefighters injured while battling NYC blaze
Nearly two dozen New York City firefighters were hospitalized Saturday after battling a fierce fire in a Harlem apartment building.
Utah skier buried after triggering avalanche in backcountry, officials say, as rescue efforts continue
Rescuers in Utah scrambled Sunday to reach a skier left buried under an avalanche in the backcountry a day earlier, officials said.
Tennessee man, 70, wanted for 2 murders found dead in lake, investigators say
The manhunt for a 70-year-old suspect in the murders of two duck hunters ended Saturday afternoon after the man’s body was found in a Tennessee lake, investigators said.