January 2021

USA college student is solving decades old cold cases

January 26, 2021 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — A University of South Alabama college student is making a name…

Wheeler pepper sprays man during confrontation at restaurant

January 26, 2021 7:25 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — For the second time this month, Mayor Ted Wheeler was…

Power restored, but work continued after outage at UHart

January 26, 2021 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Power was restored to the University of Hartford campus…

Man charged in bias crime on TriMet bus in Portland

January 26, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A man is facing charges in connection to an alleged bias…

Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports, right up to his death

January 26, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the best…

Breakthrough Women Fast Facts: US Government, Education, Business and Sports

January 26, 2021 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at women in government, education, business and sports who have broken through the glass ceiling and become the first in their…

Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports

January 26, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the…

Pfizer and AstraZeneca take heat as vaccine delays threaten Europe’s recovery

January 26, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

The European Union is calling out vaccine makers AstraZeneca and Pfizer over delivery delays that could slow its recovery from the pandemic.…

Centre Pompidou to shut for three years for renovations

January 26, 2021 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

The famous Centre Pompidou, a sprawling modernist complex in central Paris that houses one of the world’s leading art museums, is set to close…

Lebanon Fast Facts

January 26, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country bordering Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. About Lebanon (from the CIA World…

McConnell allows Senate power-sharing deal to advance after fight with Democrats over filibuster

January 26, 2021 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Monday that he will allow the 50-50 Senate to officially organize so Democrats can take control of…

These high schoolers turned their tough experiences during the pandemic into powerful memoirs

January 26, 2021 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

A teenager left to care for his family. One who found his faith, and another who watched his father relapse into addiction. They are the firsthand…

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds

January 26, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…

Arizona Republicans wrestle with their party’s future

January 26, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

C.J. Diegel scrolled down the Arizona Secretary of State’s website until he saw the box for “no party affiliation.” He clicked it,…

New coronavirus variants pose major risk to the global economy

January 26, 2021 6:27 AM CNN Newsource

The pandemic could slam the brakes on a global economic turnaround this year despite mass vaccination programs and unprecedented levels of stimulus,…

Fact check: Hawley makes misleading denial on post-election efforts

January 26, 2021 6:27 AM CNN Newsource

One of the few US senators who led the effort to object to the electoral college results on January 6, Josh Hawley is now claiming that he was never…

The Soviet flying beast that never really took off

January 26, 2021 5:48 AM CNN Newsource

The only surviving prototype of this unusual plane now sits dilapidated in a field near Moscow, but it was once the hope of the Soviet Union against…

Vaccine rollouts lay bare the Middle East’s deep inequalities

January 26, 2021 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

Around the world, the vaccine rollout has shone a harsh light on global income disparities. Rich countries take the lion’s share of…

Pizza Hut debuts a new Detroit-style pizza

January 26, 2021 5:43 AM CNN Newsource

Pizza Hut’s newest pizza doesn’t look like its other pizzas. The chain is launching a new Detroit-style pizza, which ditches the…

Biden staffing up swiftly at Homeland Security to reverse Trump’s immigration policies

January 26, 2021 5:18 AM CNN Newsource

The Department of Homeland Security, largely hollowed out over the last four years, is moving with urgency to staff agencies with people who had…

Biden tells CNN Trump’s impeachment trial ‘has to happen’

January 26, 2021 5:17 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Monday offered his most extensive comments since taking office on former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial,…

Schumer navigates landmines from the left and the right as he assumes top Senate job

January 26, 2021 5:15 AM CNN Newsource

It hasn’t even been a week since Chuck Schumer assumed his long-sought goal of becoming Senate majority leader. But he’s already been in…

Apollo CEO Leon Black to step down following review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein

January 26, 2021 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

Leon Black will step down as CEO of Apollo Global Management, the investment firm said, as it also announced that an internal investigation into…

John Roberts ducks the spotlight by skipping the second Trump impeachment trial

January 26, 2021 5:13 AM CNN Newsource

Chief Justice John Roberts has long been a student of history, but this is one part of history — presiding at the second trial of Donald Trump…

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tenders resignation, in calculated move amid coronavirus crisis

January 26, 2021 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation on Tuesday, in a tactical political maneuver that he hopes will allow him to build a…

China is rehearsing for when it overtakes America

January 26, 2021 4:28 AM CNN

China wants to lead the global recovery from the pandemic and become more influential on the world stage than ever before. It might just have the…

5 things to know for January 26: Covid, White House, impeachment, India, Puerto Rico

January 26, 2021 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

It’s been a year since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash, and teammates and loved ones are…

CNN survey shows some of America’s biggest companies still grappling with response to deadly US Capitol riot

January 26, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

Despite the vocal pledges from some companies to take bold action following the deadly January 6 siege on the US Capitol, many of America’s…

Dogs likely migrated to the Americas with humans over 15,000 years ago, study says

January 26, 2021 3:35 AM CNN Newsource

Dogs have been following humans for thousands of years. Archaeological and genetic data has revealed that dogs accompanied humans when they were…

8 myths about the COVID-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains

January 26, 2021 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…

Uganda security forces withdraw from Bobi Wine’s home ending 11 days of house arrest

January 26, 2021 2:49 AM CNN Newsource

Security forces have withdrawn from Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine’s residence after he spent 11 days under house arrest, his lawyer…

‘I still have trouble with it’: One year on, Lakers stars struggle to come to terms with Kobe Bryant’s death

January 26, 2021 1:59 AM CNN Newsource

“Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” LeBron James said following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Chicago on Saturday.…

Arizona law enforcement agents are searching for two escaped inmates facing dozens of years in prison

January 26, 2021 1:18 AM CNN Newsource

Law enforcement agents are on a manhunt for two inmates who escaped an Arizona prison Saturday night. The two men used a large air conditioning unit…

Portland mayor tells police he pepper-sprayed a man who harassed him over mask policies

January 26, 2021 12:49 AM CNN Newsource

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler told police Sunday night that he used pepper spray on a man who had been harassing him about Covid-19 mask policies…

Banking on Business – SCC Construction

January 26, 2021 12:00 AM East Idaho Credit Union

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Local state legislator onboard with push to impeach Idaho governor

January 25, 2021 11:16 PM Todd Kunz, Matthew Cooper

There is a push to impeach Idaho’s…

A judge has approved a $17 million settlement plan for sexual misconduct victims of Harvey Weinstein

January 25, 2021 10:21 PM CNN Newsource

A US bankruptcy judge has approved a Weinstein Company liquidation plan that allocates over $17 million for Harvey Weinstein’s sexual…

A Disney World ticket booker alerted police to a domestic violence victim after taking their call

January 25, 2021 10:10 PM CNN Newsource

A Walt Disney World employee who took a call from a woman in Pennsylvania inquiring about booking tickets to the Florida resort on January 9 alerted…

January 25 coronavirus news

January 25, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

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In the nearly 232-year history of the US Senate there have only been 11 Black senators

January 25, 2021 9:42 PM CNN Newsource

Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers. But…

11 of 22 Chinese miners trapped in gold mine rescued, ten others dead

January 25, 2021 9:36 PM CNN Newsource

Eleven miners who were trapped in a gold mine for more than two weeks in eastern China have been rescued, while ten so far have died, Chinese state…

Man in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured at least five others

January 25, 2021 8:58 PM CNN Newsource

A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…

Could Trump derail his impeachment trial?

January 25, 2021 8:58 PM CNN

Once again, Donald Trump has thrown the legal and political system into uncharted waters. This time, the novel question is this: Can the US Senate…

The strange but true reason why GameStop’s stock keeps surging

January 25, 2021 8:46 PM CNN Newsource

GameStop is expected to lose money this year and next year. Sales growth is sluggish as fewer gamers need to go to stores — or even shop online —…

Trump begins speaking with impeachment lawyer, even as he scrambles to build defense team

January 25, 2021 8:27 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump is still working to assemble a full legal team for his Senate impeachment trial, people familiar with the matter told…

Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time

January 25, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

Even with the number of COVID-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…

Kuaishou, TikTok’s rival in China, could be the biggest IPO since the pandemic began

January 25, 2021 8:18 PM CNN Newsource

A short-form video app that competes with the Chinese version of TikTok is preparing for what is expected to be the world’s largest initial…

Fauci says he worried Trump’s disinfectant comment would make people ‘start doing dangerous and foolish things’

January 25, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Monday evening he was extremely worried by former President Donald…

Nick Kyrgios feels ‘safe’ ahead of the Australian Open as he credits the country for its Covid-19 response

January 25, 2021 8:00 PM CNN Newsource

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he feels safe at the prospect of playing in this year’s Australian Open as he played down complaints from fellow…

The viral meme of Bernie Sanders has been made into a crocheted doll, and it’s now being auctioned for charity

January 25, 2021 7:46 PM CNN Newsource

The image from President Joe Biden’s inauguration of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting with his legs crossed wearing brown and white gloves made a…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor

January 25, 2021 7:45 PM CNN Newsource

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, announced Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas.…

Sarah Sanders’ run for Arkansas governor to test value of ties to Trump

January 25, 2021 7:43 PM CNN Newsource

Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday became the first of what could be a wave of Republicans from former President Donald Trump’s inner circle to…

Biden reinstates Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump

January 25, 2021 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Monday reinstated the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and…

South Korea has used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage, but ethical concerns abound

January 25, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…

Election technology company Dominion sues Giuliani for $1.3 billion over ‘Big Lie’ about election fraud

January 25, 2021 7:19 PM CNN Newsource

An election technology company that has been the focus of consistent conspiracy theories by Donald Trump and his allies has sued the former…

Supreme Court dismisses emoluments cases against Trump

January 25, 2021 7:14 PM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case concerning whether former President Donald Trump violated provisions of the Constitution that bar…

South Korea has used AI to bring a superstar back to life, but ethical concerns abound

January 25, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…

Man in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured five others over a dozen blocks

January 25, 2021 6:59 PM CNN Newsource

A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…

South Korean has used AI to bring a superstar back to life, but ethical concerns abound

January 25, 2021 6:55 PM CNN Newsource

For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new…

Senior Senate Republicans voice new optimism that a power-sharing deal could be within reach

January 25, 2021 6:34 PM CNN Newsource

Senior Senate Republicans expressed new optimism that the two parties could be within reach of a power-sharing agreement to allow the 50-50 Senate to…

Tom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19

January 25, 2021 6:28 PM CNN Newsource

Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and…

Why the Supreme Court didn’t want to hear the Trump emoluments cases and what it means going forward

January 25, 2021 6:24 PM CNN Newsource

Early in the Trump administration, a novel dispute arose concerning whether the President had violated the Constitution by illegally profiting from…

House delivers impeachment article to Senate, triggering only 4th impeachment trial of a president in US history

January 25, 2021 6:24 PM CNN Newsource

The House impeachment managers formally triggered the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Monday evening after…

‘Carrying Tommy in my heart’: Amid personal tragedy, Raskin leads House’s impeachment case

January 25, 2021 6:20 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. Jamie Raskin fled the House chamber on January 6 alongside his colleagues as a mob was gaining on the Capitol, but his mind was focused on the…

Biden raises the bar on vaccines and suggests US will get to 1.5 million a day

January 25, 2021 6:12 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said Monday that he expects that the US will soon be able to vaccinate 1.5 million people a day, raising the bar by roughly…

Collecting food for the Soup-er Bowl

January 25, 2021 5:59 PM News Team

It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the Soup-er Bowl, and we are not talking about the big…

Man in custody after Portland vehicle struck, injured at least six pedestrians over a dozen blocks

January 25, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people in Portland, Oregon, authorities…

An American Sign Language interpreter will now appear at all White House press briefings

January 25, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration will have an American Sign Language interpreter at every White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.…

GameStop’s stock is going through some stuff. You can thank Reddit

January 25, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newsource

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…

COVID-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it

January 25, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…

Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19

January 25, 2021 5:46 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, employees and patients of PMC were greeted and screened by some new faces, and rather than scrubs, they were in uniform.
The Portneuf…

Man who says he was hit by Tacoma police car claims he was left traumatized

January 25, 2021 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

A man who claims he was struck by a police cruiser in Tacoma, Washington — an incident that sparked a weekend protest — said he will…

Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…

527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 25, 2021 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Apple issues new warning: Keep your iPhone 6 inches away from your pacemaker

January 25, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

An important heads-up for iPhone owners: Apple is warning customers that its smartphones could interfere with medical devices, including pacemakers.…

Newsom shrugs off recall pressures as he lifts California’s Covid restrictions

January 25, 2021 5:12 PM CNN Newsource

California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised his state’s efforts to rein in the coronavirus pandemic Monday as he lifted California’s regional…

House delivers impeachment article to Senate on Monday, triggering only 4th impeachment trial in US history

January 25, 2021 5:05 PM CNN Newsource

The House impeachment managers formally triggered the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Monday evening after…

House to send impeachment article to the Senate on Monday triggering only 4th impeachment trial in US history

January 25, 2021 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

The House impeachment managers will formally trigger the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial at 7 p.m. ET Monday…

Former Trump officials and other GOP lawyers urge senators to ‘consider the evidence’ in impeachment trial

January 25, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

With the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump set to begin in February, nine prominent Republican lawyers, including two former officials in the…

These entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

January 25, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President…

Quiet and cold Tuesday, rain and snow starting Wednesday

January 25, 2021 4:38 PM Michael Coats

Mostly cloudy tonight, with a few light snow flurries and showers. Lows into the single digits around the Snake River Plain. For Tuesday, partly…

At least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians

January 25, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said…

Here’s what you need to know about impeachment

January 25, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

The overall impeachment process laid out in the Constitution is relatively simple: President commits “high Crime or Misdemeanor,” House…

Pentagon weighs deploying thousands of troops to help Biden reach vaccination target

January 25, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Department of Defense is weighing options to assist President Joe Biden’s plan to vaccinate as many as 1.5 million people per day within…

Janet Yellen is confirmed as the first female Treasury secretary in US history

January 25, 2021 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

Lawmakers confirmed Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary on Monday, making her the first woman in American history to hold the position. As head of the…

Resolution to lift limits on gatherings passes Idaho House

January 25, 2021 4:24 PM Associated Press

Legislation to end coronavirus restrictions limiting private and public gatherings to 10 people or fewer has passed the Idaho House and is headed to…

New Geisinger facility coming to Muncy

January 25, 2021 4:24 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MUNCY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Construction is still ongoing for the new Geisinger…

Short-eared owl released in the Poconos

January 25, 2021 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A short-eared owl now has a new home in the…

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season

January 25, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep.…

Crash blocks Teton Pass traffic

January 25, 2021 4:15 PM News Team

Traffic atop Teton Pass is at a near standstill following a crash in the eastbound lane at milepost 12.5 at around 3:30 p.m. Monday.…

Protesters gather in Tacoma as an officer who drove into a crowd is placed on administrative leave

January 25, 2021 4:05 PM CNN Newsource

About 150 people gathered in downtown Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday to protest the city’s police department after an officer drove into a crowd…

Hundreds, including Navalny’s wife Yulia, detained as protests in his support sweep across Russia

January 25, 2021 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, was detained in Moscow on Saturday on the sidelines of a protest held in support of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 25, 2021 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths…

Couple arrested on corruption of minors, rape charge

January 25, 2021 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Joshua and Jamie Pope, of York, have been arrested on…

New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 3:57 PM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: In 48 states, the averages of new Covid-19 cases have dropped significantly over the past seven days. And every state improved…

Steve Harvey has his eye on daughter’s boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan

January 25, 2021 3:55 PM CNN Newsource

Steve Harvey has given his approval of his daughter Lori’s relationship with Michael B. Jordan — for now. Harvey recently talked about it…

Judge asks Biden administration to clarify deportation pause order

January 25, 2021 3:55 PM CNN Newsource

A federal judge in Texas on Monday asked the Biden administration to clarify its 100-day pause on deportations as he considers a lawsuit to block the…