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‘Out of many, one,’ says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

NEW YORK (AP) — The aspirations cut a wide swath through American history since 1776 — from the “All men are created equal” of the Declaration of Independence and the “We the people” of the Constitution, to the “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” of the Pledge of Allegiance. One can find it in […]

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Washington, DC NBC4 DC Apr 15
‘We need you to come home': 16-year-old Maryland girl missing since April 4

The family of a Prince George’s County girl is pleading for the public’s help to find 16-year-old Jamiya Dority, who has been missing more than 10 days. Jamiya was last seen April 4 in Suitland, Maryland. County police say she is considered a critical missing person. Her loved ones are desperate to bring her home. “She has a bubbly, outgoing personality; she loves to do hair,” her mother, Johniece Coleman, said. “She loves to TikTok,” her mom said. Videos shared by her family show Jamiya’s joyful spirit on display, showing her passion for dancing, hair and spending time with her loved ones. Her disappearance has been hard on those who know and love her. “It’s just like the house is empty and stuff,” her sister, Mariya Dority, said. Coleman says her 16-year-old daughter’s presence is missed. “We miss her energy at home,” Coleman said. “She’s very outgoing. We miss her energy.” Prince George’s County police say Jamiya,

Denver, CO CPR News Apr 15
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation — which has Colorado ties — had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

The civil case, initially led by the U.S. federal government, accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition. A lawyer for the states called it a “great day for antitrust law.”

Columbus, OH NBC4i Apr 15
Columbus Weather: More t-showers, big weekend changes

We are going to see rain and storm chances again for Thursday, with better chances of strong to severe storms on Saturday with a strong cold front.

USA PBS NewsHour Apr 15
Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity

Before the United States was founded, the idea of volunteering was well underway in the colonies. Now, Americans consistently donate more of their time than citizens of any other country. Judy Woodruff explores how the idea took root and why it's become a part of our national identity. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.

Global Upworthy Apr 15
Indigenous woman cries tears of joy after hairdresser discovers ‘unruly’ grey hairs

"What a sacred and healthy perspective." The post Indigenous woman cries tears of joy after hairdresser discovers ‘unruly’ grey hairs appeared first on Upworthy.

Los Angeles, CA KTLA Apr 15
Another chance of rain, hazardous winds coming to Southern California soon

After a brief round of rain late last week, Southern California is heading into another stretch of changing weather, with increasing winds expected late this week and a slight chance of light rain returning early next week. Wednesday has brought plenty of sunshine across the region, with mild coastal temperatures in the mid-60s from Oxnard [...]

Los Angeles, CA KTLA Apr 15
Madonna announces 'Confessions II' release date, reveals covers of 15th album

The Queen of Pop is back.

Los Angeles, CA KTLA Apr 15
L.A. pizzeria becomes embroiled in feud with California Pizza Kitchen

There's some hot and spicy drama being served up in the Los Angeles foodie community right now. Anna Pizza has found itself embroiled in a feud with corporate pizza king California Pizza Kitchen. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer has more on the story that's topping our minds right now. Anna Pizza is on the rise, recently getting [...]

Boston, MA WBUR Apr 15
Rise, near extinction and recovery of the American bison on display in new Smithsonian exhibit

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has a new exhibit tracing the animal's importance in American history.

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 15
From 'Aladdin' to 'Scrubs' to 'General Hospital,' it's Michael James Scott's moment to shine

For the past 13 years, Michael James Scott has played the lovable, mystical blue Genie in Disney's "Aladdin" on Broadway, while also landing a role in the highly anticipated revival of ABC's "Scrubs."