Roanoke police to hold community forums to address crime uptick
21 homicides have happened in Roanoke already this year, and an uptick in crime has police searching for solutions. Theyโre holding a series of community forums beginning next week.
UN says raging conflict in Sudan has displaced over 3 million people. UK sanctions warring sides
The U.N. says the conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3 million people from their homes.
Memories of Wounded Knee reflect mixed legacy after 50 years
Tensions were already high on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota when activists from the American Indian Movement took over the town of Wounded Knee 50 years ago on Monday.
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Retail sales climb despite rising prices, supply issues
Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing sticker shock in grocery aisles, car lots and restaurants as snarled global supply chains slow the flow of goods.
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Toy stores hope playtime inside their shops leads to sales
In this Nov. 21, 2019 photo, Talya Cousins, right, looks at toys with Billie, 3, at Camp toy store in New York. The New Jersey store โhas cool stuff,โ said Jaelyn during an outing with her dad and little brother. Now a new generation of toy stores hopes to capitalize on the demise of the old Toys R Us by emphasizing playtime. Richard Barry, head of Toys R Us' new parent company, thinks about $2 billion of that market is up for grabs. While playtime makes sense for selling toys, it's not just toy stores that are focusing on activities.
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City Wants Family to Get Rid of Emotional Support Pig
Doctor's orders may not be enough to keep an emotional support pig with a Missouri family. Pickles has been living with the Buff family for more than a year. Debbie even got a note from her doctor recommending the family should be able to keep the pig. Festus has an ordinance banning livestock from living in the city. "Animals classified as livestock in this case a pig, or mini pig cannot be kept as pets, City Administrator Greg Camp told KMOV.