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Democratic lawmakers wrestle with how to proceed on immigration

February 28, 2021 10:17 am CNN Newsource

Democratic lawmakers are wrestling with how to move forward with a series of immigration bills that would legalize undocumented immigrants, with some…

Psaki: ‘More effective ways’ to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for Khashoggi’s murder than sanctioning crown prince

February 28, 2021 9:28 am CNN Newsource

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Sunday defended the Biden administration’s decision to not directly sanction Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

Biden wants to reopen schools. Here’s why that’s so hard to do

February 28, 2021 9:28 am CNN Newsource

Millions of students across the US are still out of the classroom after nearly a year, fueling a heated debate among school districts, teachers and…

Bitcoin uses more electricity than Argentina, Norway, study finds

February 28, 2021 9:27 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — As the price of bitcoin skyrocketed over the last…

As one Virginia school district prepares to reopen, educators and families balance Covid precautions and normal instruction

February 28, 2021 9:26 am CNN

Rose Moore stands in front of a classroom, training a teacher about technology and safety for in-person learning. It’s the 44th time the…

At least 18 people killed in Myanmar, UN says, in bloodiest day since the coup

February 28, 2021 9:19 am CNN Newsource

At least 18 people were killed and more than 30 injured in Myanmar on Sunday as police and military forces “confronted peaceful…

At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar, UN says, in bloodiest day since the coup

February 28, 2021 9:12 am CNN Newsource

At least 18 people were killed and more than 30 injured in Myanmar on Sunday as police and military forces “confronted peaceful…

Black History Month: Althea Gibson

February 28, 2021 8:29 am CNN Newsource

Long before Venus and Serena Williams, another tall, young Black woman shook up the staid world of tennis with her powerful serve and brilliant play.…

Putin critic Alexey Navalny arrives at penal colony east of Moscow

February 28, 2021 8:25 am CNN Newsource

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has arrived at a penal colony east of Moscow, to serve his prison sentence, a public commission that…

Virginia’s off-year elections could pose key test for both parties

February 28, 2021 8:24 am CNN Newsource

A 16-year political shift has transformed the Commonwealth of Virginia from a solidly red state to a blue one. Democrats in the state now control all…

Golden Globes 2021: How to watch and what to expect

February 28, 2021 8:18 am CNN Newsource

The Golden Globes will unofficially kickoff Hollywood’s award season on Sunday, but the event will look a little different this year due to the…

Black History Month: Albert Murray

February 28, 2021 8:04 am CNN Newsource

He was never a household name, but Albert Murray was one of the most important Black thinkers of the 20th century. The essayist and social critic…

New Yorkers rally against wave of anti-Asian hate

February 28, 2021 6:59 am CNN Newsource

Noel Quintana said he was slashed across the face. “When I was attacked on the subway, there were so many New Yorkers around me, but nobody…

Families want change after neglect in Canadian care homes proved deadly during the pandemic

February 28, 2021 6:41 am CNN

The harrowing details of how so many Canadian seniors were left neglected and alone in long term care homes during the pandemic are an agony to…

Apple had a blowout quarter in China. But can its success there continue?

February 28, 2021 6:28 am CNN Newsource

Apple blew through its December quarter record for sales in China when it reported earnings last month. Sales in the greater China region grew a…

Biden’s tricky tango with Congress

February 28, 2021 6:26 am CNN

“There are men of character in the U.S. Congress, both House and Senate. There are women of character, too. But the evidence for…

A civil rights hero’s posthumous memoir a guidebook for today’s activists

February 28, 2021 5:10 am CNN Newsource

Standing on the steps of a courthouse, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian pleaded for the right of every person to vote with…

Myanmar police shoot dead seven protesters in bloodiest day since the coup

February 28, 2021 4:39 am CNN Newsource

Myanmar police shot dead at least seven protesters Sunday and wounded several others in the deadliest day since the military seized power on February…

NASA spacewalk: Watch astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover outside the space station

February 28, 2021 4:23 am CNN Newsource

It’s a nice day for a spacewalk. Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover Jr. began their spacewalk outside of the International Space Station…

‘SNL’ has Dr. Fauci hand out coronavirus vaccines on a game show

February 28, 2021 4:17 am CNN

As more coronavirus vaccines begin to roll out, it may be difficult to know if you’re eligible or not, so “Saturday Night Live”…

Myanmar police shoot dead four protesters in bloodiest day since the coup

February 28, 2021 1:40 am CNN Newsource

Myanmar police shot dead at least four protesters Sunday and wounded several others in the deadliest day since the military seized power on February…

Man wins $500,000 Powerball prize with fortune cookie numbers

February 28, 2021 1:07 am CNN Newsource

When Florida resident Ernesto Sorzano picked up his fried rice and shrimp from a Chinese takeout, he got a fortune cookie that would change his life.…

3 officers were hurt in an explosion in Wichita while searching a vacant home, officials say

February 28, 2021 12:41 am CNN Newsource

Three Wichita, Kansas, police officers were injured in a possible explosion Saturday while responding to a call at a vacant home, authorities said.…

‘A big, big deal.’ Experts say the green light for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine helps bring US a step closer to normalcy

February 28, 2021 12:36 am CNN Newsource

The Food and Drug Administration gave Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine the green light for emergency use on Saturday — another…

Myanmar police shoot dead two protesters in one of the bloodiest days since the coup

February 28, 2021 12:05 am CNN Newsource

Myanmar police shot dead at least two protesters Sunday and wounded several others in one of the bloodiest days since the military seized power on…

South Fremont goes back to back on day two of state wrestling tournament

February 28, 2021 12:02 am Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Eleven wrestlers from east Idaho took home individual titles from the 3A and 2A state wrestling tournament on Saturday. South…

Bengals fall to No. 4 Weber State in season-opener

February 27, 2021 11:58 pm Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – It was a tale of two halves for the Idaho State football team in their spring season opening game against fourth-ranked…

Myanmar police shoot protester dead, and wound others, as they open fire on demonstrations

February 27, 2021 10:28 pm CNN Newsource

Myanmar police shot dead one protester on Sunday and wounded several others as they moved to end weeks of demonstrations against the military coup,…

2 people injured in a 30-vehicle pileup in Montana

February 27, 2021 9:32 pm CNN Newsource

Two people suffered critical injuries in a 30-vehicle pileup outside of Billings, Montana, on Saturday, authorities said. The victims jumped from the…

No hate crime charge against suspect in New York stabbing of Asian man

February 27, 2021 9:20 pm CNN Newsource

A man accused of stabbing an Asian man Thursday outside the federal courthouse in the Chinatown neighborhood of New York City was arraigned Saturday…

4 children and 2 adults were rescued from a sinking boat off the Georgia coast

February 27, 2021 9:06 pm CNN Newsource

Two adults and four children were rescued Friday by the US Coast Guard off the Georgia coast after their boat struck an object and started sinking.…

Biden doesn’t penalize crown prince despite promise to punish senior Saudi leaders

February 27, 2021 8:05 pm CNN

Despite promising to punish senior Saudi leaders while on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden declined to apply sanctions to the one the US…

DOJ files appeal of Trump-appointed judge’s ruling on CDC eviction moratorium

February 27, 2021 7:06 pm CNN Newsource

The Department of Justice has filed an appeal of a federal judge’s decision this week that declared the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Emmanuel Acho will host ‘The Bachelor: After the Final Rose Special,’ replacing Chris Harrison

February 27, 2021 6:56 pm CNN Newsource

Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho will be hosting “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose,” replacing host Chris Harrison who stepped aside…

Why Japan took so long to start Covid-19 vaccinations, even with the Olympics looming

February 27, 2021 6:52 pm CNN Newsource

With the Olympic games due to start in Tokyo in July, Japan had every reason to move quickly to approve a Covid-19 vaccine and begin inoculations.…

Asian banks are failing on climate by channeling billions into coal, report says

February 27, 2021 6:42 pm CNN Newsource

Many of the world’s leading financial institutions have pledged in recent years to slash their support for the coal and oil industries. But a…

New Orleans officer killed while intervening in an altercation at a high school basketball game

February 27, 2021 6:37 pm CNN Newsource

A New Orleans law enforcement officer was fatally shot intervening in an altercation at a high school basketball game Friday, authorities said. Cpl.…

Ron Klain emerges as a force behind the scenes — and on Twitter

February 27, 2021 6:31 pm CNN Newsource

Unusually visible, involved in practically everything, and free in sharing his opinions on what has become the new administration’s must-follow…

Earthquake felt in downtown Anchorage Saturday

February 27, 2021 6:22 pm CNN Newsource

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake was felt in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday morning, according to officials. The quake was centered less than 10 miles…

Everything old is new again: Repurposing drugs to treat COVID-19

February 27, 2021 6:12 pm CNN Newsource

The practice of finding new uses for old medications — called repurposing or repositioning drugs — is not new. The most famous (or…

233 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

February 27, 2021 5:50 pm News Team

Idaho officials reported 233 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

2024 Republican prospects seek their own breakout moments at Trump-dominated CPAC

February 27, 2021 5:36 pm CNN Newsource

A slew of ambitious Republicans eyeing bids for the party’s 2024 nomination used the two days ahead of former President Donald…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 27, 2021 5:00 pm News Team

Local heath officials reported 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

The new vaccine is a valuable weapon against Covid-19, and its rollout will be quick, officials say

February 27, 2021 4:50 pm CNN Newsource

A third vaccine is poised to join the fight against Covid-19, with 3.9 million doses expected to be available right away, a health official said…

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization from FDA

February 27, 2021 4:38 pm CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine Saturday. It is the first single dose Covid-19 vaccine…

Weighing bid for California governor, Grenell to meet with Trump Saturday

February 27, 2021 4:22 pm CNN Newsource

Richard Grenell, who is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump Saturday, may consider a run for California governor if efforts to recall…

Fact checking CPAC: speakers make false claims about the election, the Capitol attack, immigration, Covid, and The Muppets

February 27, 2021 4:16 pm CNN

The Conservative Political Action Conference began Friday and continued Saturday with a series of false claims about the 2020 election and many other…

Biden sends letter to congressional leadership explaining justification for Syria strike

February 27, 2021 4:12 pm CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden sent a letter to congressional leadership Saturday explaining the reasoning behind Thursday’s airstrike in Syria, which has…

Sasse blasts party for ‘weird worship of one dude’ after Nebraska GOP rebukes him for impeachment vote

February 27, 2021 3:45 pm CNN Newsource

The Nebraska Republican Party rebuked Sen. Ben Sasse on Saturday for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, the latest Republican in…

Warren Buffett admits to a rare ‘mistake’

February 27, 2021 3:37 pm CNN Newsource

The Oracle of Omaha said he made a mistake. In his annual letter to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, investing guru Warren Buffett disclosed that…

The Nation’s Weather

February 27, 2021 3:00 pm Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Sunday, February 28, 2021 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A large swath of rain will extend from Texas into the Northeast…

Grenell may run for California governor if recall effort advances

February 27, 2021 2:33 pm CNN Newsource

Richard Grenell may consider a run for California governor if efforts to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom succeed in garnering enough signatures…

A Virginia police officer was fatally shot during a traffic stop and responding law enforcement killed the alleged shooter

February 27, 2021 2:25 pm CNN Newsource

A police officer in northern Virginia was shot to death Friday afternoon during a traffic stop, and responding law enforcement fatally shot his…

Fact check: Biden’s pick for HHS secretary says he never sued nuns as California attorney general

February 27, 2021 2:10 pm CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra, faced a good…

Wreckage from TWA Flight 800 to be destroyed years after explosion

February 27, 2021 1:58 pm CNN Newsource

The reconstructed wreckage of Trans World Airlines Flight 800, which exploded minutes after taking off from New York’s John F. Kennedy…

Trump makes fundraising moves ahead of CPAC speech

February 27, 2021 1:57 pm CNN

Former President Donald Trump is weighing the creation of a super PAC as he seeks to assert his authority over the Republican Party and expand his…

Murder charges filed against MIT graduate believed to be in metro Atlanta

February 27, 2021 1:51 pm CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — Police have issued an arrest warrant charging a Massachusetts…

‘Dare mighty things’: The man behind the secret message in the Mars rover’s parachute

February 27, 2021 1:47 pm CNN Newsource

For the thousands of people who work on a spacecraft that journeys to Mars, the result of their efforts often remains unseen once it leaves Earth.…

Unpaid rent is piling up. Landlords can’t hold on forever

February 27, 2021 1:46 pm CNN

Millions of struggling renters caught a much-needed break when the federal moratorium on evictions was extended through the end of March. But for…

Charity hopes 88-year-old inspires more people of color to volunteer

February 27, 2021 1:32 pm CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Hendersonville, North Carolina (WLOS) — The volume of food at Interfaith Alliance…

Three victims identified in Georgia airplane crash

February 27, 2021 1:01 pm CNN Newsource

Three people were killed Friday when their single-engine plane crashed into a ravine shortly after takeoff in Gainesville, Georgia, officials said.…

A huge iceberg that’s bigger than New York City broke off near a UK base in Antarctica

February 27, 2021 12:58 pm CNN Newsource

A giant iceberg broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica on Friday, not far from a British scientific outpost. The 490 square miles (1270 square…

Ancient Egyptian manual reveals new details on how faces were embalmed

February 27, 2021 12:35 pm CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — A new medical papyrus dating back 3,500 years has…

Two men arrested after deputy finds 34 pounds of cocaine

February 27, 2021 12:29 pm CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — A deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…

Community shows support for family of assistant basketball coach after son’s leukemia diagnosis

February 27, 2021 12:26 pm CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (WQAD) — The Harper family recently had to hear some of the worst…

House passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief package

February 27, 2021 12:09 pm CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives voted early Saturday morning to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic aid package, a major step…

Peppa Pig is getting her own Orlando-area theme park, complete with muddy puddles

February 27, 2021 12:06 pm CNN Newsource

Peppa Pig is looking to hog some of the Florida sunshine enjoyed by Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter. The animated British piglet popular with…

Satellite images reveal extent of damage caused by Biden administration’s first military action

February 27, 2021 11:44 am CNN Newsource

The windows blew open. The building shook. At 1:30 a.m. local time Friday, a resident of al-Bukamal, a city near the Syrian-Iraqi border, was jarred…

NBA veteran Jeremy Lin will not name person who called him ‘coronavirus’ on the court

February 27, 2021 11:34 am CNN Newsource

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin will not be naming the person who called him “coronavirus” while he was playing basketball. Lin, who plays for…

The court of international public opinion long ago found MBS guilty over Khashoggi murder. The US has just caught up

February 27, 2021 11:27 am CNN

There is no mystery in how Jamal Khashoggi died, it was cold-blooded and brutal. A Turkish intelligence audio recording captured the moments inside…

Month: February 2021