January 2021

Sofia Bekatorou: Olympic medalist’s decision to speak out over alleged 1998 sexual assault sparks public outcry in Greece

January 18, 2021 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

Greek Olympic gold medalist Sofia Bekatorou’s very public detailing of her alleged sexual assault in 1998 by a high-ranking Hellenic Sailing Federation (HSF) official has sparked an outcry in the Mediterranean country over the way her revelations were initially dealt with. Bekatorou did not name the person she is accusing. On Saturday, Aristides Adamopoulos —

How to serve on MLK Day while quarantining at home

January 18, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

Caught between colliding pressures of a pandemic, political unrest and outcries for social justice, this Martin Luther King Day of Service is unlike any other. But despite the limitations of the season, this federal holiday doesn’t have to be any less impactful. Now more than ever, MLK Day of Service is enabling everyday people to

The final days of Trump’s presidency inspire hour-by-hour countdowns

January 18, 2021 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Were there hour-by-hour countdowns to the end of the Bush presidency? The end of the Obama years? No, definitely not to this extent. Trump’s time in office is ending in ignoble fashion. There are countdowns

Parler’s website is back online with a brief message to ‘lovers and haters’

January 18, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

Parler’s website suddenly reappeared online Sunday afternoon with a message from its CEO, John Matze: “Hello world, is this thing on?” The message, dated January 16, implies that the social network popular with members of the far right has found a new online hosting platform, after Parler was booted from Amazon Web Services on January

Jamie Lynn Spears blames Elon Musk and Tesla for killing her cats

January 18, 2021 4:55 AM CNN Newsource

Jamie Lynn Spears called Tesla “a secret cat-killer” and told CEO Elon Musk that he owes her a couple new feline friends. The actress, singer and sister of Britney Spears said in a since-deleted Instagram video that her cats were run over by a Tesla they never heard coming. Teslas, like other electric cars, run quieter

Army reservist with security-level clearance among the latest charged in connection with Capitol riot

January 18, 2021 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

An Army reservist who federal investigators say has secret-level security clearance and a long record of posting his extremist views online was among the latest wave of rioters charged by federal prosecutors in connection with the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Others charged this weekend include a woman who has been seen in photos brandishing the

The US has ‘screaming level’ of COVID-19 transmission, expert says, as country adds nearly 4 million cases this month

January 18, 2021 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

Just a little more than halfway into January, the US has added a staggering 3.9 million new COVID-19 cases and more than 51,000 virus-related deaths. The country’s total COVID-19 death toll is now rapidly approaching 400,000 — that’s more than the number of Americans who died in World War I, Vietnam War and the Korean

The ‘Trump Baby’ blimp that dogged the President for years will live on in a museum

January 18, 2021 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

A giant blimp depicting Donald Trump as a diaper-clad baby, which followed the outgoing US President on his visits to London and symbolized international opposition to his administration, has secured its place in history after being acquired by a British museum. The 20-foot-tall “Trump Baby” blimp was created ahead of the President’s first visit to

What Mars sounds like, and the rover’s welcome party

January 18, 2021 3:03 AM CNN Newsource

Mars is about to be a very busy place when three separate missions arrive at the red planet in February. One of those missions includes NASA’s Perseverance rover. When it lands, we’ll be able to hear the sounds of Mars for the first time, thanks to microphones riding on the rover. A new interactive experience

Don’t delay key medical appointments in the pandemic — advice from Dr. Wen

January 18, 2021 2:55 AM CNN Newsource

As many people postpone necessary medical care due to the pandemic, medical professionals are worried that their patients will get sick or even die from other causes. Some 25% of Americans said that they or someone in their household had delayed medical care in the past month due to coronavirus, according to a December Kaiser

Today’s ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. Here’s what to do about them

January 18, 2021 2:52 AM CNN Newsource

As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic life’s daily plights, today (January 18) is Blue Monday — the third Monday of January, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year. But is it? Research hasn’t proved that there is any one day more depressing than all the

Indonesia grapples with earthquake, flooding, landslides and fallout from Sriwijaya Air crash

January 18, 2021 2:28 AM CNN Newsource

As Indonesia continues to count the number of dead from last week’s earthquake on Sulawesi island, search and rescue teams are being stretched to breaking point, as they grapple with a series of disasters unfolding across the country. Flooding in South Kalimantan has killed more than a dozen people and displaced tens of thousands. Rescue

Australian Open: Quarantining tennis players voice ‘unequal practice’ frustrations

January 18, 2021 2:21 AM CNN Newsource

Instead of training for up to five hours a day as they prepare for the Australian Open, 72 players find themselves unable to leave their hotel rooms under quarantine rules — and a number of them are vocally expressing their frustrations. Some are not only frustrated. Covid-19 Quarantine Victoria Commissioner Emma Cassar said on Sunday

Air quality regulator temporarily suspends cremation limits for LA County amid ‘backlog’ from pandemic

January 18, 2021 2:17 AM CNN Newsource

As Los Angeles County battles against the unrelenting coronavirus, an air pollution control agency says it has temporarily suspended limits on cremations in order to assist crematoriums in the county with a “backlog” caused by the pandemic. The South Coast Air Quality Management District said in a news release Sunday that permits for crematoriums usually

India is the biggest prize in tech. Meet the gatekeeper

January 18, 2021 12:44 AM CNN Newsource

Mukesh Ambani has spent years trying to turn his inherited oil business into a tech empire. In 2020, that pivot really kicked into overdrive. Between March and November last year, even as the coronavirus upended lives and devastated economies around the world, India’s richest man was handed more than $27 billion to make a bet

Dr. Dre is back home after being hospitalized in Los Angeles

January 17, 2021 11:02 PM CNN Newsource

Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre is back home after being hospitalized for more than a week in Los Angeles, according to his attorney Peter Paterno. “He’s home and on the mend,” Paterno said in a brief email to CNN on Sunday. Paterno did not provide additional details on the 55-year-old’s condition. The news comes

Vaccination rates highlight stark differences between Israelis and Palestinians — amid row over responsibility

January 17, 2021 10:31 PM CNN Newsource

Two young men work side-by-side in a butcher’s shop. They live in the same teeming and densely packed town. One is fortunate — he’s eligible to get an Israeli Covid-19 vaccination. The other isn’t. Both are Palestinian residents of Kafr ‘Aqab, a finger of territory that under Israeli law is part of greater Jerusalem, but

January 17 coronavirus news

January 17, 2021 9:56 PM CNN Newsource

Confidence in Chinese vaccines has taken a hit. But as coronavirus cases grow, some countries are still pushing ahead

January 17, 2021 9:55 PM CNN Newsource

Mass public vaccination programs using a Chinese coronavirus vaccine are underway across Indonesia and Turkey, where tens of millions of people are expected to receive doses of the CoronaVac shot made by Beijing-based company Sinovac. On Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo was shown receiving the country’s first CoronaVac shot, after the government authorized it for

Lizzie Borden house hits the market for $2 million

January 17, 2021 8:27 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re fascinated by unsolved 19th century murders and have $2 million burning a hole in your pocket, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast Museum in Fall River, Massachusetts is up for sale. It’s the same home where Borden’s father, Andrew, and step-mother, Abby, were murdered with

Bengals beat Sacramento State in overtime

January 17, 2021 8:27 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Brayden Parker and Tarik Cool each scored 18 points to help Idaho State beat Sacramento State, 57-56 in overtime on Sunday. “We’re just sawing wood, man,” Parker said. “We’re just getting it. These games are the best games to play. We’re tied all the way through the game and we came

Highland takes home team title at Tiger-Grizz

January 17, 2021 8:23 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In the final day of the Tiger-Grizz wrestling tournament, Highland took home the team title with 185.5 points. At 101 pounds, Kaylee Hunt from American Falls pinned Hillcrest’s Taylor Call. For more results, click here.

Weekend protests at state capitols stayed small amid heavy police presence

January 17, 2021 8:06 PM CNN Newsource

Officials were prepared this weekend for potential unrest ahead of Inauguration Day, but the small groups of protesters that gathered at state capitols across the country were dwarfed by the heavy presence of law enforcement. Demonstrations remained small and peaceful as of Sunday night, despite warnings that armed protests were being planned at all 50

Ancient coffins, burial sites and a funeral temple discovered in Saqqara necropolis will ‘rewrite history’

January 17, 2021 7:43 PM CNN Newsource

A cache of ancient burial shafts containing hundreds of wooden coffins dating back to the New Kingdom are among a new batch of major discoveries found at Egypt’s Saqqara archaeological site. Coffins, funerary masks and a funeral temple were discovered during an archeological mission at Saqqara, a vast necropolis about 32 kilometers (20 miles) south

Charles Taylor Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia and convicted war criminal. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1948 Birth place: Arthington, Liberia Birth name: Charles Taylor Father: Nelson Taylor, judge Mother: Zoe Taylor Marriages: Victoria Addison-Taylor (unknown-present); Jewel (Howard) Taylor (1997-2006, divorced) Children: with Victoria Addison-Taylor: three girls; with Jewel

Biden to nominate Gary Gensler for SEC commissioner, Rohit Chopra to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

January 17, 2021 7:40 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Gary Gensler to serve as the commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Rohit Chopra to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a source familiar with the decision tells CNN. Gensler and Chopra are both allies of Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Currently a member of the Federal

Alexey Navalny detained on return to Moscow five months after being poisoned

January 17, 2021 7:36 PM CNN Newsource

Russia’s leading Kremlin critic, Alexey Navalny, was detained by police in the outskirts of Moscow on Sunday, moments after his return to the country and five months after he was poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok. Live footage from Russian broadcaster TV Rain showed him talking with dark-uniformed and masked officers at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport,

New family owned business offers a release for our rage

January 17, 2021 7:35 PM Ariel Schroeder

There’s a new distraction in Idaho Falls, that’s likely to become all the rage.

Pence has tried to reach Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate chambers to offer thanks

January 17, 2021 7:31 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President Mike Pence reached out to Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman late last week to thank him for his efforts during the attack on the US Capitol, a person close to Pence told CNN, but they haven’t connected yet. Goodman has been hailed as a hero after video emerged of him guiding the violent

In a last-minute move, NSA installing Trump loyalist as general counsel

January 17, 2021 7:02 PM CNN Newsource

The National Security Agency said Sunday it was installing Trump National Security Council staffer Michael Ellis as its general counsel, after acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller ordered NSA Director Gen. Paul Nakasone to place the Trump loyalist into the role. “Mr. Ellis accepted his final job offer yesterday afternoon. NSA is moving forward with his

Protests at state capitols remain small and under heavy police presence after warnings of unrest

January 17, 2021 7:02 PM CNN Newsource

Officials were prepared this weekend for potential unrest ahead of Inauguration Day, but the small groups of protesters that gathered at state capitols across the country were dwarfed by the heavy presence of law enforcement. Demonstrations remained small and peaceful as of Sunday night, despite warnings that armed protests were being planned at all 50

Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for election misinformation

January 17, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of new rules the social media platform put in place following the violent US Capitol riot earlier this month, a company spokesperson told CNN. “The account referenced has been temporarily locked out for multiple violations of our civic integrity policy,”

January 16 coronavirus news

January 17, 2021 6:58 PM CNN Newsource

Incoming CDC director: Expect 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by mid-February

January 17, 2021 6:08 PM CNN Newsource

In less than a year, COVID-19 has killed almost 400,000 Americans. And in just the next month, another 100,000 lives could be lost to the disease, the incoming director of the US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention said. “By the middle of February, we expect half a million deaths in this country,” Dr. Rochelle

Buffalo Bills fans donate money to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s favorite charity after playoff win

January 17, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

Buffalo Bills fans celebrated their victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a unique way this weekend. The Bills defeated the Ravens 17-3 on Saturday in the AFC divisional round. During the game, the Ravens lost quarterback Lamar Jackson in the third quarter due to concussion protocol. So Bills fans — nicknamed the Bills Mafia —

278 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

January 17, 2021 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 278 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Sunday.

A snowboarder survived an avalanche and caught the heart-racing experience on video

January 17, 2021 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

Less than a minute after carving down the slopes of backcountry Colorado, a snowboarder was swept up in an avalanche. Maurice Kervin was snowboarding on January 8 at No Name Peak near Loveland Pass in Summit County when he turned around to see snow coming for him, he said. “I was in awe of how

Oscar Mayer hiring team to drive its Wienermobile across the US

January 17, 2021 3:54 PM CNN Newsource

Frankly, this could very well be someone’s dream job. Kraft Heinz is looking to hire a new team of Hotdoggers (yes, that’s what the job posting says) to drive its famous hot dog-shaped Wienermobile across the country for a year. An ideal Hotdogger is an “outgoing, creative, friendly, exuberant, college graduate who has an appetite

New York Times: Trump allies have collected tens of thousands of dollars from pardon seekers

January 17, 2021 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

Allies and associates of President Donald Trump have collected tens of thousands of dollars in fees from those seeking pardons from the President, The New York Times reported Sunday. The Times, citing documents and interviews with more than three dozen lobbyists and lawyers, reported that the lobbying for clemency intensified as it became apparent Trump

Microsoft, Oracle and other tech giants team up Covid-19 vaccine ‘passports’

January 17, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

With coronavirus vaccines now rolling out across the United States, businesses and schools are considering how, and what it will take, to safely resume in-person operations. Some of the country’s biggest tech firms and health care organizations have joined together to help facilitate that return to “normal.” The group, called the Vaccine Credential Initiative, wants

Grammy-winning producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector dies

January 17, 2021 3:08 PM CNN Newsource

Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector died of natural causes on Saturday at the age of 80, according to a statement released by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. An official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner for San Joaquin County. Spector was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced

Biden on track to take office without key Cabinet roles in place

January 17, 2021 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden is on track to take office without key Cabinet members being confirmed on the day of his inauguration, a result of the Republican-led Senate moving much more slowly to schedule confirmation hearings and votes than it has for previous presidents. The timeline for confirming Biden’s Cabinet nominees could accelerate when Democrats take

The Senate gets to call the shots for Trump’s impeachment trial

January 17, 2021 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

When the US Senate moves forward with an impeachment trial of soon-to-be former President Donald Trump, senators would have full control over how they run it, based on history and Supreme Court precedent. Trump, who desperately fought his first impeachment proceedings and has remained defiant through his second, could not appeal the Senate’s action. The

Kamala Harris to resign Senate seat Monday

January 17, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will officially resign Monday from her US Senate seat, ending her four-year Senate career, according to a Harris aide. The move comes two days before she’s inaugurated on Wednesday, making history as the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president. Aides say Harris has already started the process

Gab: Everything you need to know about the fast-growing, controversial social network

January 17, 2021 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

Gab, an alternative social media network popular with conservatives, the alt-right and some extremists, is surging in popularity after conservative social network Parler was effectively taken off the internet in the wake of the January 6 Capitol siege. On Thursday, Gab tweeted that it gained 2.3 million new users over the past week. During that

Sen.-elect Warnock says ‘the soul of our nation hangs in the balance’ in sermon ahead of MLK Day

January 17, 2021 2:31 PM CNN Newsource

In his sermon before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Rev. Raphael Warnock called for equity and inclusivity at a time when Americans may feel like “we’re living in exile.” Warnock, the senior pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached, said Sunday the country is experiencing a difficult time and he hoped God’s

All US federal prisons on temporary lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

January 17, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Federal prisons across the United States have been placed under temporary lockdown ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announced Saturday that it is securing all institutions “in light of current events occurring around the country.” “There is no specific information that triggered this decision,” the statement said. “This action is

Paramedic and son battle COVID-19 in same ICU room

January 17, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SAN TAN VALLEY, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — As a paramedic for American Medical Response, Garett Hensley transports COVID-19 patients across the east valley, then he became one. “It was painful to get out of bed,” said Hensley. The next thing he knew, it was him being transported to a

NHL All-Star Game Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game. October 22, 2020 – The NHL announces that the All-Star Game, originally scheduled to take place on January 30, 2021 at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The game has been postponed until 2022. January 25, 2020 –

John Roberts Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of John Roberts, chief justice of the United States. Personal Birth date: January 27, 1955 Birth place: Buffalo, New York Birth name: John Glover Roberts Jr. Father: John Glover Roberts Sr., steel company executive Mother: Rosemary (Podrasky) Roberts Marriage: Jane (Sullivan) Roberts (July 27, 1996-present) Children: Adopted with Jane

Security on high alert in DC and state capitols amid warnings of unrest

January 17, 2021 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

Security forces in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country are on high alert Sunday as the country nears President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The FBI has warned of indications that armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in the days leading up to January 20. A joint

2011 Africa and Middle East Unrest Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at Arab Spring, anti-government protests that began in Tunisia in December 2010 and spread throughout the Middle East and Africa in 2011. Algeria January 4, 2011 – Protests begin, sparked by an increase in food prices. January 9, 2011 – Within the span of a week, three people are killed and

Carlos Slim Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 12:47 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Mexico’s richest man, businessman and investor Carlos Slim. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1940 Birth place: Mexico City, Mexico Birth name: Carlos Slim Helú Father: Julián Slim Haddad, real estate investor Mother: Linda Helú Atta Marriage: Soumaya Domit Gemayel (1966-1999, her death) Children: Carlos, Marco Antonio, Patrick, Soumaya,

DC attorney general says Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with misdemeanor for role in Capitol insurrection

January 17, 2021 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine warned Sunday that President Donald Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with “a misdemeanor, a six-month-in-jail maximum,” amid fallout from the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol earlier this month. “Let it be known that the office of attorney general has a potential charge that it

A snowboarder survived an avalanche and caught the heart-racing experience on tape

January 17, 2021 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

Less than a minute after carving down the slopes of backcountry Colorado, a snowboarder was swept up in an avalanche. Maurice Kervin was snowboarding on January 8 at No Name Peak near Loveland Pass in Summit County when he turned around to see snow coming for him, he said. “I was in awe of how

Baby giraffe dies at Nashville Zoo after being stepped on by mother

January 17, 2021 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

The Nashville Zoo is grieving the unexpected loss of a newborn Masai giraffe. The first-time mother, Nasha, 6, gave birth to a healthy calf on Saturday following a complicated delivery, according to the zoo. But after announcing the birth, zookeepers noticed the calf was in distress. Shortly afterward, they announced the tragic loss. “We are

Zoo mourns the unexpected loss of newborn giraffe

January 17, 2021 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — The baby giraffe announced early Saturday afternoon at the Nashville Zoo, died shortly after birth after being stepped on by her mother. With thousands of spectators tuning in online for the awaited birth, the zoo said they took down the live feed due to complications

Melania Trump departing White House with lowest favorability of her tenure

January 17, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

Melania Trump will be exiting the White House with the lowest favorability rating of her tenure as first lady, according to a new CNN poll. At 47%, more people have an unfavorable view of the first lady now than at any point since CNN first asked about views of her in February 2016. The poll,

500 veterans vaccinated against COVID-19 at Milwaukee VA walk-in clinic

January 17, 2021 11:27 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Wisconsin veterans are getting the chance to walk in and get a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. There was so much interest on Saturday, Jan. 16, that a spokesperson for the VA told CBS 58 that staff had to cut

Arkansas leaders propose bill to repeal Confederate Flag Day

January 17, 2021 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KFSM) — Arkansas State Representative Andrew Collins (D), along with Senator Breanne Davis (R), filed a bill on Friday to repeal Confederate Flag Day in the state. Every year, the Saturday before Easter Sunday is recognized as Confederate Flag Day in Arkansas. After the killing

Woman celebrates 100th birthday

January 17, 2021 11:17 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A woman from Luzerne County celebrated a monumental birthday on Saturday. Anastasia Ellen Drake marked her 100th birthday at her home in Hanover Township. Drake was born in Warrior Run in 1921. Friends, family, and even first responders came out for the birthday

Grammy-winning music producer Phil Spector dies of natural causes

January 17, 2021 11:08 AM CNN Newsource

Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector died of natural causes on Saturday at the age of 80, according to a statement released by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. An official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner for San Joaquin County. Spector was sentenced to 19 years to life

Biden chief of staff doesn’t rule out stopping intelligence briefings for Trump

January 17, 2021 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

Joe Biden’s incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday did not rule out blocking President Donald Trump from receiving intelligence briefings once he is a private citizen. Asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” whether the Biden administration would follow recommendations from a former intelligence official to limit Trump’s access to

Hotel chain cancels fundraiser for Josh Hawley, citing Capitol riot

January 17, 2021 10:41 AM CNN Newsource

Loews Hotel Group has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, saying it’s opposed to “all who supported and incited” the deadly riot at the US Capitol. “In light of recent events we have informed the host of this event that it will no longer be held at our hotel in Orlando or

Offensive sign at store creates social media storm

January 17, 2021 10:38 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A picture is worth a thousand words and this one posted on the Facebook page of Gulliver’s World Goods is sparking controversy. ”I couldn’t believe that somebody in our community would publicly post a sign saying ‘don’t feed the wildlife, don’t feed the homeless.’

Powerball jackpot hits $730 million after no winner declared Saturday

January 17, 2021 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

Hold on tight to your Powerball ticket. There were no top prize winners in Saturday’s drawing, and the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $730 million, a cash value of $546 million. This is only the fourth time the jackpot has crossed the $700 million mark, according to Powerball. If anyone wins the upcoming drawing

Alexey Navalny returns to Russia five months after being poisoned

January 17, 2021 10:28 AM CNN Newsource

Russia’s leading opposition figure and chief Kremlin critic, Alexey Navalny, has returned to Russia five months after he left in a coma after being poisoned with military grade nerve agent Novichok. Navalny and his wife Yulia landed at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport just after 8 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET), according to flight data information.

Woman’s car stolen with child inside; thief brings boy back then drives off again

January 17, 2021 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — A woman has her son back, after a thief stole her car with the child inside. Police responded to a business on the 11900 block of Southwest Canyon Road at around 9 a.m. Saturday. A woman said she went into Basics Meat Market to

Firefighters grab carpentry tools to assist colleague recovering from COVID-19

January 17, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — COVID-19 has hit Danny Alea’s family hard. The Cobb County firefighter lost his father-in-law to the disease, and he and his mother-in-law were also hospitalized with it. “I seem to improve a little bit each day,” said Alea, who’s currently using an oxygen

Areas of freezing fog, chance of snow Sunday

January 17, 2021 10:03 AM Michael Coats

Areas of freezing fog with freezing drizzle and ice. Scattered snow showers for Sunday.

UConn professor scores $2.5M fantasy football win on concepts he teaches

January 17, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story STORRS, Connectitcut (Hartford Business Journal) — A University of Connecticut business professor’s students may start paying closer attention in class after he won $2.5 million in fantasy football using data analytics techniques he teaches. David Bergman, a UConn School of Business professor who specializes in data science and

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating reaches new low as term ends

January 17, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump will leave office with the lowest approval rating of his presidency, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, with more Americans than ever in support of removing him from office. A majority, 54%, say Trump ought to be removed from office before January 20 because of his role in the

Record gun sales leading to ammunition shortages

January 17, 2021 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — The tumult and uncertainty of last year led a record number of people to purchase firearms in the U.S., and that’s leading to a shortage of ammunition. The Federal Bureau of Investigation performed nearly 39.7 million firearm background checks last year, 11.3

America’s Cup: Patriot ‘flying yacht’ capsizes in gusty conditions

January 17, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

Emergency management plans were put into operation during the America’s Cup challenger series on Sunday when American Magic’s Patriot yacht dramatically capsized in gusty conditions in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. The team’s AC75 “flying” yacht was damaged in the incident during the Prada Cup race and began taking on water, with American Magic receiving help from

Premier League: The art of winning a penalty sparks debate ahead of Liverpool vs. Manchester United game

January 17, 2021 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

The 2020-2021 Premier League season is a proving a bumper campaign for penalties. We’re not even at the half-way point yet but already there have been 69 spot-kicks awarded. Compare that to the 2019-2020 season when 92 penalties in total were given. Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has credited former manager Jose Mourinho for making

Authorities: Business owner had huge cache of weapons and ammunition

January 17, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NAPA, California (Napa Valley Register) — The Napa business owner arrested on Friday on various weapons charges had five pipe bombs, more than 50 firearms — several unregistered or illegal — 15,000 rounds of ammunition, and several pounds of gunpowder in his possession when authorities raided his office

Alexey Navalny leaves Germany on Russia-bound jet five months after being poisoned

January 17, 2021 9:19 AM CNN Newsource

Russia’s leading opposition figure and chief Kremlin critic, Alexey Navalny, has left Berlin on a flight bound for Moscow, where supporters are awaiting his arrival under a heavy police presence. The 2.5-hour flight by Russian carrier Pobeda took off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Sunday afternoon and is due to land in Moscow’s Vnukovo, where

Raskin: I am not going to lose my son in 2020 and country in 2021

January 17, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said Sunday that he’s “not going to lose my son at the end of 2020 and lose my country and my republic in 2021,” in a moving message that comes as he grapples with his family’s loss and his role as the House’s lead impeachment manager in President Donald Trump’s second

CNN Poll: Republican Party favorability dips as most want party to move on from Trump

January 17, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

The Republican Party will begin its time as the minority party in Washington unpopular with a public ready to move on from President Donald Trump, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. The poll also finds that the most high-profile elected Republican who will remain in office after Trump leaves, Sen. Mitch McConnell,

How empty stadiums proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic

January 17, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

On March 11, sports in the United States came to terms with the arrival of the coronavirus. An NBA player tested positive shortly before tipoff in Oklahoma City, forcing the game’s cancellation. Within days, every major sports league in the US had shut down. The ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be felt in

Hot Pockets recalled over potential glass and plastic contamination

January 17, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

Those Hot Pockets in your freezer could contain something more dangerous than piping hot cheese. Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling certain pepperoni Hot Pockets over concerns they may be contaminated with pieces of glass and hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday. The Class I recall applies to

Young leaders ask incoming Biden administration for a seat at the table

January 17, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

A cohort of youth-led organizations has asked the incoming Biden administration to create official positions aimed at engaging younger Americans. The groups have drafted a memo asking the Biden administration to build an “Office of Young Americans” within the Executive Office of the President. They have also asked the administration to appoint a “Director of

A Spanish mountain climber has died after falling from K2

January 17, 2021 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

Spanish mountaineer Sergi Mingote has died while climbing K2, the world’s second highest summit, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Saturday. “Sad death of Sergi Mingote at K2,” Sanchez tweeted. “He wanted to continue making history by being part of the first expedition to crown this mountain in the middle of winter and a tragic

Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding travel ban on first day

January 17, 2021 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, on his first day in office, according to a memo from incoming chief of staff Ron Klain. He’ll also sign orders halting evictions and student loan payments during the

Some states are seeing higher numbers of COVID-19 cases as others ease restrictions

January 17, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against COVID-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. “Things will get worse before they get better,” President-elect Joe Biden said, regarding the winter surge. Biden spoke about his COVID-19 vaccination plan Friday and promised Americans, “We will manage the hell out of

How Trump’s most consequential policies have changed America

January 17, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump’s presidency has largely been defined by his disregard for political norms and his historic two impeachments. Trump purposefully sought to upend conventional domestic and foreign policy, fundamentally altering America’s role in the world. And he disrupted the status quo in Washington, recalibrating the federal government’s role in everyday American life in ways both

Trump campaign says the President has not yet chosen impeachment defense team

January 17, 2021 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump has not yet assembled a defense team for his upcoming Senate impeachment trial, a spokesperson for the President’s campaign said Sunday. “President Trump has not yet made a determination as to which lawyer or law firm will represent him for the disgraceful attack on our Constitution and democracy, known as the ‘impeachment

When will Americans see the aid from Biden’s relief proposal? It’s up to Congress

January 17, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion relief package Thursday that included more stimulus payments and other direct aid, but don’t expect to see those funds in your bank account anytime soon. There’s a lot that has to happen before Biden’s plan — which is chock-full of measures long favored by Democrats — becomes law.

‘Beau stood there’: Harris recalls how Beau Biden backed her during battle with banks

January 17, 2021 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a new interview airing Sunday recalled the time Beau Biden, the late son of President-elect Joe Biden, stood by his principles in a moment of “incredible” pressure. “His state hadn’t been as hard-hit as many around the foreclosures, but Beau, on a matter of principle, said it’s not right and

Big spotlight on Biden’s little Delaware

January 17, 2021 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

When New York City hip-hop artist Matthew “Boy” Pierce released a whimsical song in September 2019 about his home state of Delaware, chronicling his upbringing in Wilmington, it fell on deaf ears in the Big Apple. “No one in New York had a clue what I was talking about,” Pierce said. “I’m the only person

US leaders boost security at state capitols across the nation amid experts’ concerns of more violence

January 17, 2021 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

Just days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the entire country is on edge. The FBI has warned of indications that “armed protests” are being planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington in the days leading up to January 20. A joint bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security, the

Pompeo will leave State Department as a Trump loyalist to the very end

January 17, 2021 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs his Foggy Bottom post on Wednesday a loyal Trump footman to the very end. His nearly three-year term as the top US diplomat was marked by an “America First” approach that saw fundamental and oftentimes controversial shifts in foreign policy, from Iran to China to Israel. Some of his

Acting secretary of defense orders NSA chief to install Trump loyalist as agency’s general counsel

January 17, 2021 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

The acting secretary of defense is trying to install a Trump loyalist as the top lawyer at the National Security Agency, according to three sources familiar. Christopher Miller, who just two days earlier said he couldn’t wait to leave his job, ordered the head of the NSA to install Michael Ellis as general counsel by

Elon Musk donates $5 million to education group Khan Academy

January 17, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has donated $5 million to the online learning organization Khan Academy. In a YouTube video posted Monday, Khan Academy founder Salman Khan thanked Musk for the donation, which the Tesla CEO made through his Musk Foundation. “Elon, I hope you really feel good about this,” Khan said in the video. “This

Muslim advocacy group warns American Muslims and Black communities to avoid state capitol buildings ahead of inauguration

January 17, 2021 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has issued an advisory warning American Muslims and other minority groups to avoid state capitol buildings and surrounding areas ahead of Inauguration Day. CAIR also urged Muslim houses of worship and community centers to protect themselves “due to threat of far-right, White supremacist violence” following the January 6 insurrection

Powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills dozens, injures hundreds

January 17, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

At least 42 people have died with hundreds more injured after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, according to Indonesia’s Disaster Management Agency. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 1:28 a.m. Jakarta time, was 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) northeast of the city of Majene, at a depth of 10 kilometers

Health care in Brazil’s Amazonas state in ‘collapse’ as Covid-19 infections surge

January 17, 2021 4:32 AM CNN

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday that “all means” are being made available to help the country’s largest state, Amazonas, where hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen tanks amid soaring coronavirus infections. His claim came a day after Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello described the healthcare system in the Amazonas state capital, Manaus,

UK plumber has helped over 2,000 vulnerable families fix heating and plumbing during the pandemic for free

January 17, 2021 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

Thousands of elderly and disabled individuals in the UK have received emergency heating and plumbing repairs at no cost during the pandemic thanks to a kind-hearted plumber. James Anderson, 53, of Burnley, a town in Lancashire, England, has provided over 2,000 free emergency repair services for the disabled and elderly community during the pandemic, he

This Illinois dad surprised his family with a bachelor’s degree from the same university as his daughter

January 17, 2021 3:23 AM CNN Newsource

When 23-year-old Taleigh Loven walked downstairs to her family room the night of her graduation party last October, she was expecting balloons, treats and some congratulatory high-fives from her family. What she didn’t expect was for her dad to be dressed in the same cap and shiny purple stole as she was. When she saw

Chris Cramer, veteran journalist and pioneering former CNN executive, dies aged 73

January 17, 2021 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

Chris Cramer, the passionate and forthright leader at the helm of CNN International for 11 years, has died, aged 73. He was an early champion of recognizing the impacts of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among journalists and his lasting legacy is an industry with far greater awareness of the dangers journalists face around the world.

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