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Transcript We have an update to a story we told you about. In May this cell phone video sparked controversy across the country. It showed a white woman, Amy Cooper, in New York City’s Central Park calling police on a black man, Christian Cooper, who was there birdwatching. That was after he asked her to

Transcript Kanye West says he’s running for president this year. On the Fourth of July the musician and business model took to Twitter to make the announcement, days after announcing he has a new album coming out. He writes that it’s time to “realize the promise of America.” West says he wants to build the

Transcript The late Kobe Bryant will be memorialized on the cover of the video game NBA 2K21. The Mamba Forever Edition will feature Bryant on two special covers. They were hand-painted by an artist using two of Bryant’s most famous photos as inspiration. The game’s release date has not been announced. In January Bryant, his

Transcript The coronavirus pandemic has canceled sporting events across the country and around the world. But it didn’t stop New York’s 48th annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest. In the men’s division Joey Chestnut gobbled down 75 wieners and buns in 10 minutes to win his 13th title. He also made history by eating his

Transcript Here’s a quick recap of the top five uplifting, odd or humorous stories you may have missed. The first story may just make you hungry. On Monday Papa John’s introduced the “Shaq-A-Roni” to pizza lovers. Former NBA great Shaquille O’Neal became an ambassador of the company last year. The pizza was delivered for his

Transcript The large Independence Day celebrations people are used to with showstopping fireworks displays are on hold this year in many places due to coronavirus. That means many people might be tempted to create smaller fireworks shows of their own. And that has experts worried. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about

Transcript And before we wrap up, here’s a friendly reminder: please make sure your pets are’s securely locked up before the fireworks start blooming and banging tonight. Experts say that the July 4 celebration leads to more lost pets than any other day of the year. That’s because so many pets are scared off from

Transcript Now that British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested on federal charges of conspiring to sexually abuse minors with deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, her case is being watched around the world because of its connections to the rich, powerful and royal. Many people are digging into her past but not coming up with much.

Transcript Normally we show you the top five most uplifting stories of the week on Sunday. But one story is so amazingly cute we had to show it to you today! The Columbus zoo and aquarium has been quite busy dealing with a baby boom. The zoo welcomed a Masai giraffe calf, two sea lion

Transcript The coronavirus pandemic has left assisted living facility residents especially isolated as visitor access remain shut down. Victorian senior care, which manages 14 North Carolina facilities, came up with a creative way to ease the strain of social isolation. It’s an old school idea with a 21st-century twist, using social media to connect residents

Transcript 9-year-old entrepreneur and aspiring jeweler Kamryn Johnson is making a big impact, one bracelet at a time. Kamyrn and a few of her friends started a summer business selling friendship bracelets in Minneapolis in an effort called “Kamryn & Friends: Bracelets for Unity & Justice.” The proceeds help black-owned businesses and neighborhoods in Minneapolis

Transcript Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s life story is headed to Netflix. The athlete-turned-activist made national news in 2016 when he took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. He has been out of the league since 2017. The series titled “Colin in Black & White” will have six episodes. It will

Transcript For many fans the highlight of Sunday’s BET Awards was Beyoncé receiving the prestigious Humanitarian Award. The superstar singer and actress was chosen in recognition of her BeyGOOD initiative. Beyoncé’s charity provides scholarships to minority students and also supports black-owned businesses. Working with her mother, Beyoncé has also funded a mobile coronavirus testing program

Transcript President Trump’s campaign is postponing several planned rallies. With coronavirus cases surging in the US, the White House’s own health experts advise against large gatherings. VP Mike Pence was supposed to visit Texas, Florida and Arizona next week. He was scheduled to meet with governors and healthcare leaders while making campaign stops along the