Pop singer Tori Kelly made her debut as a gospel artist at this year’s 49th annual GMA Dove Awards after releasing her first gospel album “Hiding Place,” which was produced by Grammy-winning urban gospel artist Kirk Franklin (Oct. 21)…
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Melting glacier in China draws climate worries
Millions of people each year are drawn to Baishui Glacier No. 1 and its cold beauty in Central Asia. Scientists warn Baishui’s dramatic melting is a sign of what’s to come across the region. The impacts of climate change already are dramatic. (Oct. 22)
Saudi FM calls Khashoggi death ‘unacceptable’
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi earlier this month at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul “unacceptable.” (Oct. 21)
Survivors describe floor collapse at party
A pair of partygoers describe the scene as dozens of people fell through a floor that collapsed in Clemson, South Carolina on Saturday night. 30 people were taken to the hospital with injuries. (Oct. 21)
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Dozens injured when building floor collapses in SC
Some 30 people were hurt after a floor collapses during a party at an apartment in South Carolina near the campus of Clemson University. (Oct. 21)
Today in History for October 21st
Highlights of this day in history: Thomas Edison perfects workable electric light; Anthrax scare claims first of two U.S. postal workers in Washington, DC; Britain wins Battle of Trafalgar; Actress and author Carrie Fisher born. (Oct. 21)
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London protesters call for new Brexit referendum
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday to call for a new referendum on the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. (Oct. 20)
Massachusetts transgender rights in jeopardy
A November ballot question in Massachusetts is the first-ever statewide referendum on a transgender rights law. Supporters worry a setback in one of the most LGBT-friendly states could setoff a cascade of repeal efforts across the country. (Oct. 19)
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‘What They Had’ resonates with anyone affected by Alzheimer’s
Hilary Swank and Michael Shannon say their family drama ‘What They Had’ will resonate with anyone affected by Alzheimer’s. (Oct. 19)
Kathryn Hahn said she was called a ‘geriatric mother’ when she was pregnant at 35
The new Netflix flick “Private Life” is about a middle-aged couple who try everything possible to have a baby – naturally, through in vitro fertilization (IVF), plus adoption. (Oct. 19)