Lori, dinosaur
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Cases of the flu continue to mount and some states are seeing much higher activity than others. https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-health-and-wellness/map-influenza-hitting-these-states-hardest-as-super-flu-continues-to-spread/
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Cases of the flu continue to mount and some states are seeing much higher activity than others. https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-health-and-wellness/map-influenza-hitting-these-states-hardest-as-super-flu-continues-to-spread/
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Rome: Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Trevi Fountain
Rome: Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Trevi Fountain
Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Rome: Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Trevi Fountain
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 as federal holidays this year. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-order-sets-aside-christmas-eve-dec-26-as-federal-holidays/
December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 as federal holidays this year. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-order-sets-aside-christmas-eve-dec-26-as-federal-holidays/
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Norway's crown princess likely needs lung transplant, palace says
Norway's crown princess likely needs lung transplant, palace says
Mette-Marit has pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Norway's crown princess likely needs lung transplant, palace says
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"WE HAVE A HATCH" 🥚 The first of two eggs has hatched on the popular Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/we-have-a-hatch-famous-florida-eagle-pair-welcomes-new-baby-eaglet/
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
"WE HAVE A HATCH" 🥚 The first of two eggs has hatched on the popular Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/we-have-a-hatch-famous-florida-eagle-pair-welcomes-new-baby-eaglet/
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LIVE NOW: Man suspected in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire. Authorities hold a press conference.
BREAKING: Person of interest in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire
Authorities hold a press conference as Brown University shooter manhunt intensifies.» Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnowMS NOW is the go-to ...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
LIVE NOW: Man suspected in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire. Authorities hold a press conference.
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TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tiktok-signs-deal-to-sell-us-unit-to-american-investors/
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tiktok-signs-deal-to-sell-us-unit-to-american-investors/
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Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York
Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York
The 58-year-old from Chicago will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan to lead New York's 2.5 million Catholics.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York
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BREAKING: Officials have identified a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. According to law enforcement sources, investigators are also examining a possible connection between the shooting and the killing of an MIT professor on Monday night.
December 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
BREAKING: Officials have identified a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. According to law enforcement sources, investigators are also examining a possible connection between the shooting and the killing of an MIT professor on Monday night.
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Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR driver died after his plane bound for Sarasota-Bradenton International airport crashed in North Carolina on Thursday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/live-sarasota-bound-plane-owned-by-former-nascar-driver-crashes-in-north-carolina/
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR driver died after his plane bound for Sarasota-Bradenton International airport crashed in North Carolina on Thursday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/live-sarasota-bound-plane-owned-by-former-nascar-driver-crashes-in-north-carolina/
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#BREAKING: Authorities said "there were fatalities" after a plane owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffel crashed while flying to Sarasota. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/live-sarasota-bound-plane-owned-by-former-nascar-driver-crashes-in-north-carolina/
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#BREAKING: Authorities said "there were fatalities" after a plane owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffel crashed while flying to Sarasota. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/live-sarasota-bound-plane-owned-by-former-nascar-driver-crashes-in-north-carolina/
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Cities across the nation are being hit with a new variant of influenza called subclade K, which has been dubbed a "super flu," and certain states and cities are seeing the worst of it. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/doctors-warn-of-super-flu-variant-circulating-in-hot-spots-across-the-country/
December 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Cities across the nation are being hit with a new variant of influenza called subclade K, which has been dubbed a "super flu," and certain states and cities are seeing the worst of it. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/doctors-warn-of-super-flu-variant-circulating-in-hot-spots-across-the-country/
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Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
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H5N1: Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
H5N1: Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
H5N1: Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
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Oscars to stream on YouTube starting in 2029, leaving ABC
Oscars to stream on YouTube starting in 2029, leaving ABC
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Oscars to stream on YouTube starting in 2029, leaving ABC
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President Trump indicated the cost of his planned ballroom project at the White House could reach $400 million, double the originally announced cost of $200 million. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/cost-of-new-white-house-ballroom-may-reach-400-million-trump/
December 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
President Trump indicated the cost of his planned ballroom project at the White House could reach $400 million, double the originally announced cost of $200 million. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/cost-of-new-white-house-ballroom-may-reach-400-million-trump/
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Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case
Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case
It's only the 13th known case of adoption out of the 4,600 bears studied for nearly five decades in the northern Canadian area.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case
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Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
I hear there’s going to be something taking over tv channels at 9pm… great time to already be in bed reading, sleeping, or watching something else on streaming 👍🏻
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I hear there’s going to be something taking over tv channels at 9pm… great time to already be in bed reading, sleeping, or watching something else on streaming 👍🏻
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I never thought my mom was overly strict growing up but we weren’t allowed to open gifts before before Christmas, even if they came through the mail. All gifts went under the tree. I’m guessing that was weird and no one does that anyone.
December 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I never thought my mom was overly strict growing up but we weren’t allowed to open gifts before before Christmas, even if they came through the mail. All gifts went under the tree. I’m guessing that was weird and no one does that anyone.
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Mark Chavez is second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
Mark Chavez is second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.
www.bbc.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Mark Chavez is second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
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CELEBRATING 250 YEARS! The state of Florida announced a new license plate available to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of its founding! https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-releases-new-america-250-license-plate-to-celebrate-nations-250th-anniversary/
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
CELEBRATING 250 YEARS! The state of Florida announced a new license plate available to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of its founding! https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-releases-new-america-250-license-plate-to-celebrate-nations-250th-anniversary/
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Stelvio national park: Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
Stelvio national park: Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
www.bbc.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Stelvio national park: Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
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The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/what-are-the-10-largest-us-lottery-jackpots-ever-won-3/
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/what-are-the-10-largest-us-lottery-jackpots-ever-won-3/