February 2021

Footage shows gunfire between suspect, Decatur police

February 3, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Decatur, Georgia (Herald & Review) — Dramatic body cam footage shows the…

Iowa man claims harassment in public housing unit

February 3, 2021 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — Willie Shorter woke up early Tuesday morning,…

A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world

February 3, 2021 8:59 AM CNN

Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another. On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central…

What it’s like to have a ski resort to yourself

February 3, 2021 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

Skiers dream of empty slopes and pristine powder to plunder at leisure, but what price would you put on this notion of nirvana? The idea of your own…

Woman shot through wall of NYC apartment during snowstorm

February 3, 2021 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story New York City (WABC) — The major nor’easter on Monday didn’t stop the…

Following controversial remarks by Tanzania’s president, WHO urges country to stick to science in fight against Covid-19

February 3, 2021 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging officials in Tanzania to follow science in the fight against the coronavirus, after the country’s…

Teachers have lost colleagues to Covid-19 and worry about being next. But, they say, no one’s listening

February 3, 2021 8:43 AM CNN Newsource

Were it not for the health benefits, Aimeé Gotreaux says she would have already resigned from her job as a special education teacher in Kennesaw,…

CWD confirmed in hunting area near Cody

February 3, 2021 8:41 AM News Team

Wyoming Game and Fish has confirmed a new deer hunt region has found positive tests for chronic wasting disease (CWD).…

US extends nuclear arms treaty with Russia

February 3, 2021 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

The United States has extended a key nuclear arms control treaty with Russia for five years, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday.…

Golden Globe nominations make for history-making day for female directors

February 3, 2021 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

It’s a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last. For the first time in the award show’s history, three female…

SoCal family shares warning of rare illness linked to coronavirus after 8-year-old son hospitalized

February 3, 2021 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Los Angeles (KABC) — The family of a Southern California child who became…

‘Loneliness pandemic’: How widows are dealing with grief amid COVID-19

February 3, 2021 8:14 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — While studies and polls have show that loneliness…

Canadian dual citizen ordered to pick one nationality in Hong Kong prison

February 3, 2021 8:12 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A dual citizen of Canada and China was taken…

Snowy and slick to start

February 3, 2021 8:04 AM Jeff Roper

Snow and rain with winds of 20+mph, slick spots so be cautious. Some sun may appear later and highs not much past freezing. Lows tonight in the…

Wall Street is keeping very close tabs on WallStreetBets. Here’s how

February 3, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

Hedge funds, investment bankers and other institutional investors are desperate to find the next GameStop — before it’s too late.…

Supreme Court delays oral arguments on border wall and asylum rule

February 3, 2021 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to postpone oral arguments in significant cases regarding former President Donald Trump’s border wall and a…

Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes is a Super Bowl matchup that spans the ages

February 3, 2021 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

A lot of numbers get thrown around during Super Bowl week. This year, it includes this: 18 years, 45 days. That’s the age gap between…

Democrats jump on Republican divisions in effort to avoid midterm letdown

February 3, 2021 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

Democrats tasked with protecting majorities in the House and Senate are seizing on deep divisions within the Republican Party, hoping that stoking…

Dog lost in Louisiana crash last month has been found

February 3, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Grand Cane, Louisiana (KTBS) — A happy update in DeSoto Parish. A dog that was…

Valentine’s Day Fast Facts

February 3, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14. Facts There are several different theories about…

Hitler quote displayed in Nebraska middle school hallway

February 3, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — The Westside Community School District is apologizing…

Iraq Fast Facts

February 3, 2021 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the country of Iraq which borders Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran and the Persian Gulf. About Iraq (from the…

Biden: No family members will be involved in any government decisions

February 3, 2021 7:32 AM CNN

President Joe Biden vowed that no one in his extended family will have sway over government decisions in an interview with People magazine published…

FBI raids homes of 2 men who held rally on eve of Capitol attack

February 3, 2021 7:29 AM CNN

The FBI recently raided the homes of two men who sponsored an invective-laced rally near the US Capitol a day before the deadly insurrection, the…

Identity released of 3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash

February 3, 2021 7:17 AM News Team

Three Idaho Army National Guard personnel were killed after their helicopter crashed south of Lucky Peak near Boise shortly after 8 p.m.…

Washington Post: Manhattan DA considering prosecuting Steve Bannon after Trump pardon

February 3, 2021 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is considering bringing state charges against Steve Bannon related to the same border wall fundraising…

FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Mars rocket prototype’s explosive landing

February 3, 2021 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

The Federal Aviation Administration said it will oversee an investigation into a crash landing of a SpaceX prototype rocket on Tuesday. The…

Hundreds of congressional staffers sign letter to senators urging them to convict Trump

February 3, 2021 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

Hundreds of congressional staffers wrote an open letter to senators urging them to consider the trauma aides experienced during the deadly…

Biden channels Reagan in push for Covid relief

February 3, 2021 6:59 AM CNN

In another time, Joe Biden might have been the emissary explaining to a president what is doable — and what is not — on Capitol Hill.…

House Republicans weigh stripping Greene from committee assignments as GOP senators repudiate her views

February 3, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

The fate of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s future is now in the hands of a group of House Republicans who are deliberating whether to punish the…

Trump’s impeachment defense takes shape

February 3, 2021 6:47 AM CNN

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed a 14-page brief Tuesday that previews two main arguments we can expect to hear when the Senate…

Fact check: Trump’s official response to impeachment includes obvious lies

February 3, 2021 6:31 AM CNN

Former President Donald Trump continues to defend the ludicrous lie that led him down the road to a second impeachment — even in his legal…

School Closures 02/03/2021

February 3, 2021 6:17 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The following schools are closed today due to inclement weather or power outages. ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NORTH FREMONT…

Read: Hill staffers sign letter urging senators to convict Trump at impeachment trial

February 3, 2021 6:12 AM CNN Newsource

More than 370 congressional staffers from both the House and Senate have signed a letter advocating for former President Donald Trump’s…

How Amazon can keep thriving even without Jeff Bezos

February 3, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon, but investors aren’t too worried about the company’s next steps. What’s happening:…

5 children and a man are killed in a shooting in Muskogee, Oklahoma

February 3, 2021 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

A shooting at a home in eastern Oklahoma has left five children and a man dead, and a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, police said Tuesday…

Clarence Thomas’ wife apologizes to his former clerks for divide that developed amid fallout over Capitol riot

February 3, 2021 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

Ginni Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas and a longtime conservative activist, has apologized to his former Supreme Court clerks for her…

Golden Globes 2021 nominations: How to watch

February 3, 2021 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, will be announced Wednesday starting at 8:30 a.m.…

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi detained for 2 weeks under import-export laws following coup

February 3, 2021 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for two weeks, according to her party’s spokesperson, two days after the…

Trump powers GOP schism over Greene and Cheney

February 3, 2021 5:57 AM CNN

The Republican civil war hits a critical moment on Wednesday over the fate of two prominent lawmakers who represent rival visions for a party torn by…

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi detained following coup

February 3, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for two weeks, according to her party’s spokesperson, two days after the…

Black History Month: Major Taylor

February 3, 2021 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

Cycling is viewed mostly as a White sport. But one of the fastest men ever to race on two wheels was Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor (1878-1932),…

India cuts internet around New Delhi as protesting farmers clash with police

February 3, 2021 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

Internet access remained blocked Monday in several districts of a state bordering India’s capital following violent weekend clashes between…

With coup label, Capitol rioters join communist party and White supremacists, university project says

February 3, 2021 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

The Capitol rioters have joined a small but notorious cadre in the annals of history: a trio that since the end of World War II has attempted to…

Tech stocks set to rally as GameStop fever dies down

February 3, 2021 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

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Jobless Americans missed $17.6 billion in benefits last month because of relief bill delays

February 3, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

Jobless Americans missed out on billions of dollars of benefits last month because then-President Donald Trump and Congress did not finalize a…

‘We are lost:’ Fox News suffers ratings slump while staffers fret about post-Trump future

February 3, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “We are…

70% to 85% of Americans need to be fully vaccinated for a return to normal, Fauci says. So far it’s less than 2%

February 3, 2021 4:45 AM CNN

About 70% to 85% of the US population should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the country can begin to return to a sense of normalcy, Dr.…

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say

February 3, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply reducing the severity of disease, UK researchers…

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi remanded in custody following coup

February 3, 2021 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been remanded in custody for two weeks, according to her party’s spokesperson, two days…

The shadow vessel concept that keeps superyachts free from Covid-19

February 3, 2021 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

For those lucky enough to own a superyacht, the prospect of escaping to open waters and living in the lap of luxury has continued to be a reality…

I’ve had my COVID-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered

February 3, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…

GameStop stock is plummeting but the Reddit rebellion is just beginning

February 3, 2021 3:41 AM CNN Newsource

No matter what happens next to shares of GameStop and AMC or the price of silver, average Joes and Janes are now an undeniable force to be reckoned…

Kia stock soars on talk of Apple car deal

February 3, 2021 3:32 AM CNN Newsource

Kia Motors’ stock just had its best day in more than two decades after news media in South Korea reported that it was closing in on a major…

British scientists say the next dangerous Covid variant is likely already out there. We just don’t know it yet

February 3, 2021 3:32 AM CNN Newsource

Almost a month into a third nationwide lockdown, most of England seems to be in hibernation: stores are shuttered, high streets are deserted, and…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

Shutout by allies, Canada will produce its own vaccines by the end of 2021

February 3, 2021 2:38 AM CNN

Canada says it has signed a tentative agreement with US vaccine firm Novavax to produce millions of doses of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate at a…

First came Covid lockdown. Now a bushfire is forcing these Australians to evacuate

February 3, 2021 2:21 AM CNN

The state of Western Australia is facing an “unprecedented situation” as it battles a raging wildfire while millions of residents are…

As a voice for social justice, the legacy of Patrick Mahomes grows

February 3, 2021 1:21 AM CNN Newsource

Patrick Mahomes already has several athletic accolades at the age of 25. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has the opportunity to win back-to-back…

70%-85% of Americans need to be fully vaccinated for a return to normal, Fauci says. So far it’s less than 2%

February 3, 2021 1:01 AM CNN

About 70% to 85% of the US population should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before the country can begin to return to a sense of normalcy, Dr.…

Hospital staff treat an elderly couple hospitalized with coronavirus to a dinner date together

February 3, 2021 12:38 AM CNN Newsource

A dinner date in a hospital brought together a couple — married for 63 years — that had been separated by Covid-19. Frank Martinez, 93,…

WHO team heads to China bat lab at the center of coronavirus conspiracies

February 3, 2021 12:09 AM CNN Newsource

A team of World Health Organization investigators in Wuhan are visiting a laboratory Wednesday that has been the focus of conspiracies and…

Biden looks to be in ‘lockstep’ with allies on China

February 2, 2021 11:20 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration wants to be “in lockstep” with allies and partners and then will engage with China, US State Department…

Several people were injured after a small explosion sparked a fire north of Los Angeles

February 2, 2021 10:39 PM CNN Newsource

Several people were injured Tuesday after a small explosion near a filming site in the hills north of Los Angeles sparked a fire, officials said.…

Trump powers GOP schism over Taylor Greene and Cheney

February 2, 2021 10:19 PM CNN

The Republican civil war hits a critical moment on Wednesday over the fate of two prominent lawmakers who represent rival visions for a party torn by…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 2

February 2, 2021 9:59 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls district tournaments, boys high school…

Five children and a man are killed in a shooting in Muskogee, Oklahoma

February 2, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

A shooting at a home in eastern Oklahoma has left five children and a man dead, and a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, police said Tuesday…

Madison shuts down Highland in district tournament

February 2, 2021 9:58 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison opened the 5A District 5/6 girls basketball tournament with a 39-23 win over Highland. The Bobcats advance to visit…

February 2 coronavirus news

February 2, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

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Top seed Rigby beats Idaho Falls to open district tournament

February 2, 2021 9:54 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Number one seed Rigby beat fifth seed Idaho Falls 56-33 to open the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. The Trojans advance to…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s terrifying ordeal

February 2, 2021 9:23 PM CNN

The images of a right-wing mob sacking the Capitol in support of former President Donald Trump and his false claims of election fraud shocked the…

A California man dies after falling 95-feet while canyoneering in Death Valley National Park

February 2, 2021 9:17 PM CNN Newsource

A man canyoneering in Death Valley National Park has died after falling off a cliff, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Justin Ibershoff,…

Here’s why some people test positive after getting a COVID-19 vaccine

February 2, 2021 9:14 PM CNN Newsource

A COVID-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…

Blinken speaks with families of US hostages and wrongful detainees

February 2, 2021 9:12 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Antony Blinken talked on Tuesday with the loved ones of Americans held hostage or unlawfully detained abroad — a gesture of…

Democrats look to barrel ahead with ‘big, bold’ Covid-19 relief plan

February 2, 2021 9:09 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats at lunch Tuesday that he wants a “big, bold package”…

Bidens pay their respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as officer lies in honor at Capitol

February 2, 2021 8:52 PM CNN

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived at the US Capitol late Tuesday night to pay their respects to fallen US Capitol Police Officer…

Biden pays respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as officer lies in honor at Capitol

February 2, 2021 8:43 PM CNN

President Joe Biden arrived at the US Capitol late Tuesday night to pay his respects to fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, whose…

Cheney shoring up GOP support behind the scenes ahead of crucial conference meeting

February 2, 2021 8:42 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming has been quietly reaching out to GOP House members aiming to lock down their support amid the push to oust her…

A surprise announcement in Amazon’s blockbuster earnings

February 2, 2021 8:31 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.…

After a luggage mishap, this traveler is on the hunt to find a $22,000 flute he left on a Chicago train

February 2, 2021 8:19 PM CNN Newsource

A traveler found himself in the ultimate luggage mishap: he lost a $22,000 flute left to him by his late grandmother on a Chicago subway. The doors…

Amazon gets court to block $3.3 billion retail deal involving India’s richest man

February 2, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

Amazon has been handed a major legal victory in its fight to block a multibillion-dollar deal between two of India’s biggest retailers. A court…

SIPH on board with Governor Little’s move to Stage 3

February 2, 2021 8:12 PM Cole Sams

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has endorsed Governor Brad Little decision on Tuesday to move Idaho to Stage 3.…

Judge grants Minneapolis teachers temporary restraining order halting in-person teaching for some

February 2, 2021 8:06 PM CNN Newsource

A weekend temporary order allowed some Minneapolis Public School District (MPS) teachers and staff to not return to in-person work Monday due to…

GOP senators distance themselves from Marjorie Taylor Greene but no decision yet on removing her from committees

February 2, 2021 7:59 PM CNN

The fate of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s future is now in the hands of a group of House Republicans who are deliberating whether to punish the…

Investigators struggle to build murder case in death of US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick

February 2, 2021 7:56 PM CNN Newsource

Investigators are struggling to build a federal murder case regarding fallen US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, vexed by a lack of evidence…

Remains of US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lie in honor at Capitol

February 2, 2021 7:53 PM CNN Newsource

The remains of the late US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick arrived at the US Capitol on Tuesday night to lie in honor in the…

Officer under investigation following viral video of excessive force

February 2, 2021 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SOUTH FULTON, Georgia (WGCL) — The City of South Fulton responded to a video that…

Remains of US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick arrive at US Capitol to lie in honor

February 2, 2021 7:43 PM CNN Newsource

The remains of the late US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick arrived Tuesday night to lie in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda, less than four…

Man accused of impersonating an officer to swindle businesses

February 2, 2021 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VILLA RICA, Georgia (WGCL) — A West Georgia man has been arrested for…

House approves new fines for members who don’t complete security screening before entering floor

February 2, 2021 7:35 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives has officially created a new rule that will fine any member for failing to complete security screening prior to entering…

Bannock Sheriffs Office retires drug dog into care of his handler

February 2, 2021 7:34 PM Emma Iannacone

After 8 years in the force, Bannock County Sheriff drug dog Ryder is retiring into the care of his…

These dinosaurs may have used their frills to flirt

February 2, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

Many dinosaurs had distinctive bony frills around their necks — the best-known being the distinctive Triceratops. It’s not a feature…

ISP is looking for aggressive driving

February 2, 2021 7:20 PM Ariel Schroeder

This is a scene no one should have to see up close and…

Two women were killed in murder-for-hire plot gone wrong, Louisiana sheriff says

February 2, 2021 7:16 PM CNN Newsource

Three men from Louisiana are facing murder charges after two women — including the sister of one of the men — were killed in a…

Republican senators distance themselves from Marjorie Taylor Greene as she meets with McCarthy

February 2, 2021 7:14 PM CNN

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is in an hours-long meeting with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an incendiary freshman lawmaker, who has come…

New York governor signs bill to repeal ‘walking while trans’ ban

February 2, 2021 7:13 PM CNN Newsource

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Tuesday repealing a controversial statute commonly known as the “walking while trans” ban. Both…

Biden administration announces direct vaccine shipments to pharmacies

February 2, 2021 6:57 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will begin direct shipments of coronavirus vaccines to retail pharmacies next week, expanding points of…