April 2021

Supreme Court wipes away ruling that said Trump violated Constitution by blocking Twitter followers

April 5, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court on Monday wiped away a lower court opinion holding that then-President Donald Trump violated the First Amendment when he blocked…

News media fight for a camera in courtroom as trial begins for man accused of killing 2 women

April 5, 2021 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CASS COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — The Missouri man accused of killing two women…

Second St. Louis Jail disturbance in two months brought under control, city official says

April 5, 2021 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

St. Louis authorities say the city jail was brought under control after about 60 inmates breached their cell doors and smashed windows Sunday night…

MLK Jr.’s loved ones speak out against new voting law

April 5, 2021 7:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — In commemoration of the 53rd Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther…

Derek Chauvin trial begins to shift from what happened to George Floyd to what it means

April 5, 2021 7:46 AM CNN

Prosecutors in the second week of Derek Chauvin’s trial are set to shift their focus from what happened to George Floyd last May to a closer…

Ferry company lease agreement to generate dozens of jobs

April 5, 2021 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A business is coming to Bridgeport and is…

State Police help bring Easter joy to young girl

April 5, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW HAMPSHIRE, Connecticut (WFSB) — CT State Police are spreading the love this…

John Travolta celebrates daughter’s milestone birthday

April 5, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

Cheers to Ella Travolta. John Travolta celebrated his daughter’s 21st birthday over the weekend on social media writing, “Happy 21st…

Church continues annual Easter tradition to provide meals for those in need

April 5, 2021 7:33 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An annual holiday tradition continues downtown as the…

Rita Wilson explains why she and Tom Hanks haven’t been vaccinated yet

April 5, 2021 7:33 AM CNN Newsource

Back in March 2020, Rita Wilson and her husband Tom Hanks were among the first of a group of celebrities who announced that they had tested positive…

Here’s what happened to George Floyd from every perspective and angle

April 5, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

Prosecutors told jurors in the opening statements of Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial to “believe your eyes.” So far, the prosecution…

High fees and pricey cowboy boots: Why crypto spending isn’t about to go mainstream

April 5, 2021 7:26 AM CNN

Last month, I set out to buy my father, an avid Before the Bell reader, a non-fungible token, or NFT. We’d spent lots of time discussing the…

Read these tips before getting your COVID-19 vaccine

April 5, 2021 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

If you are not eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you will be soon if you live in the United States. All 50 states plan to open vaccine…

Stormy Weather Monday Afternoon into Tuesday: Rain, Snow and Thunderstorms

April 5, 2021 6:53 AM Michael Coats

A potent system is on the move for Monday afternoon and evening. We’ll see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with that moisture turning over to…

The US recovery is speeding up but the global economy isn’t out of danger

April 5, 2021 5:55 AM CNN

The economic recovery in the United States and China is gaining steam, triggering a wave of upgraded forecasts and optimistic commentary. Meanwhile,…

A woman was killed, 4 children were shot and another person was injured in a park shooting on Easter

April 5, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

An argument between two groups of men at an Alabama park devolved into gunfire, with more than 30 gunshots fired — killing a woman and wounding…

McDonald’s has a sweet new treat

April 5, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is expanding its lineup of sweet treats with a new McFlurry flavor. Beginning May 3, the chain is adding a Caramel Brownie McFlurry…

Delta temporarily fills middle seats in response to flight cancelations

April 5, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

Citing several contributing factors, Delta Air Lines canceled approximately 100 flights Sunday. “Delta teams have been working through various…

This is Amtrak’s new dream map after Biden’s infrastructure push

April 5, 2021 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

President Biden, sometimes called “Amtrak Joe” for his train enthusiasm, appears to be living up to the name. The $2 trillion…

Justice Democrats jump into 2022 primaries with Tennessee House race endorsement

April 5, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

Justice Democrats, the progressive group that launched Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s historic 2018 campaign, made its first splash of the…

Half a billion Facebook users’ information posted on hacking website, cyber experts say

April 5, 2021 5:01 AM CNN

The personal information of about half a billion Facebook users, including their phone numbers, have been posted to a website used by hackers,…

Satellite images show huge Russian military buildup in the Arctic

April 5, 2021 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

Russia is amassing unprecedented military might in the Arctic and testing its newest weapons in a region freshly ice-free due to the climate…

5 things to know for April 5: Covid-19, voter suppression, Facebook, Russia, Jordan

April 5, 2021 4:37 AM CNN

Japan just saw the earliest bloom of its legendary cherry blossoms in 1,200 years. Pretty — but also a sign of climate change. Here’s…

Australia’s first international cricket team found fame in the UK. At home, they were betrayed

April 5, 2021 4:32 AM CNN Newsource

Growing up in the small community of Harrow in southern Australia, 86-year-old Lachie Turner spent his childhood hearing legends of the great…

Cher apologizes for ‘not appropriate’ George Floyd tweet

April 5, 2021 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

Music legend Cher has apologized for a tweet in which she theorized that she could have prevented George Floyd’s death. Floyd, an unarmed black…

Gonzaga faces Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game with a perfect season on the line

April 5, 2021 3:25 AM CNN Newsource

The two best teams in men’s college basketball all season long will meet in the national championship game Monday night when the Gonzaga…

How one of Detroit’s churches is tackling vaccine hesitancy to help combat Michigan’s Covid-19 surge

April 5, 2021 3:18 AM CNN Newsource

When Pastor Kenneth J. Flowers took to the pulpit on Easter Sunday, tapping a tambourine along with a choir singing “he got up,” the…

Chadwick Boseman honored at SAG Awards

April 5, 2021 1:19 AM CNN Newsource

Chadwick Boseman posthumously won the SAG Award on Sunday for outstanding performance by a leading man for his work in “Ma Rainey’s Black…

Truck driver expresses ‘deep remorse’ after deadly Taiwan train crash

April 4, 2021 11:11 PM CNN Newsource

A driver whose truck was allegedly involved in a deadly train crash in eastern Taiwan has issued a tearful apology, saying he is “deeply…

Taiwan’s transport minister offers resignation after dozens killed in train crash

April 4, 2021 11:09 PM CNN Newsource

Taiwan’s transportation minister Lin Chia-lung has offered to resign after a deadly train crash Friday killed at least 51 people and left…

One person killed and at least 5 others injured in a park shooting on Easter

April 4, 2021 11:08 PM CNN Newsource

A woman is dead and five others, including a 4-year-old, were injured at a shooting in a park in Birmingham, Alabama, on Easter Sunday, police said.…

Republicans mobilize for showdown that will help define the Biden presidency

April 4, 2021 10:26 PM CNN

A defining political clash took shape Sunday over Joe Biden’s latest effort to reshape the US economy, with Republicans mobilizing against a…

Japan just recorded its earliest cherry blossom bloom in 1,200 years as impact of climate crisis intensifies

April 4, 2021 10:05 PM CNN Newsource

Think of Japan in the spring, and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as…

The Bidens encourage Americans to get vaccinated in Easter message

April 4, 2021 8:20 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden shared well-wishes with Americans celebrating Easter on Sunday and encouraged them to get Covid-19…

SAG Awards: See the full list of winners

April 4, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which honor some of the year’s best performances in film and television, aired on Sunday night. The…

George Floyd’s family describes heart-wrenching experience in the courtroom during Derek Chauvin’s trial, attorney says

April 4, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

An attorney representing the family of George Floyd told CNN on Sunday being in the courtroom for the trial of the former police officer accused of…

Jordan accuses former crown prince of attempt to ‘destabilize’ country’s security

April 4, 2021 7:48 PM CNN Newsource

Jordan’s government has accused former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein, the half-brother of the country’s ruler King Abdullah II, of…

A possible military explosive device washed ashore on a Florida beach

April 4, 2021 7:14 PM CNN Newsource

A possible military explosive training device was discovered on the shore of a popular Florida beach early Sunday. The device, believed to be a sea…

The Weeknd says he is donating $1 million toward Ethiopian relief efforts

April 4, 2021 7:00 PM CNN Newsource

Grammy award-winning artist The Weeknd is stepping up to help Ethiopians amid violence in the country. The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Abel…

The Biden administration launches a $500,000 contest to improve face mask designs

April 4, 2021 5:54 PM CNN Newsource

We all know face masks can be troublesome to wear. They can irritate your skin, hurt your ears and fog up your glasses. That’s why the…

See who’s nominated for a SAG Award

April 4, 2021 5:38 PM CNN Newsource

The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which honor some of the year’s best performances in film and television, will air on Sunday night.…

Restaurant owner offers a job to the burglar who broke into his business

April 4, 2021 4:57 PM CNN Newsource

After someone broke into an Augusta, Georgia, restaurant over the weekend, the owner of the business responded in an unusual way: He offered the…

Rapper DMX is hospitalized and on life support following heart attack, longtime lawyer says

April 4, 2021 4:22 PM CNN Newsource

Rapper DMX remains hospitalized and on life support in White Plains, New York, his longtime attorney Murray Richman confirmed to CNN on Sunday. The…

How parents can speak to their children about anti-Asian racism

April 4, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Parents speaking with children about anti-Asian racism…

Florida Gov. DeSantis says he is trying to prevent ‘real catastrophic flood situation’ at Tampa-area reservoir

April 4, 2021 3:52 PM CNN

Response teams in Manatee County, Florida, are trying to prevent a “real catastrophic flood situation” in the Piney Point reservoir area,…

LDS Prophet: Temple to be built in Burley

April 4, 2021 3:47 PM Todd Kunz

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces a Temple will be built in Burley, Idaho and 19 other…

Chicago shootings in March are at their highest level in 4 years, police data show

April 4, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

The number of shootings in Chicago in the month of March — and the number of shooting victims — are at their highest in four years,…

Mariah Carey hits a high note for her Covid-19 vaccine

April 4, 2021 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

Mariah Carey’s Covid-19 vaccination was quite the performance. In a video posted on Instagram, Carey said she was “excited and nervous a…

Atlanta Braves cover All-Star Game patch on team jerseys after MLB’s decision to move game

April 4, 2021 2:38 PM CNN Newsource

The Atlanta Braves altered their uniforms Saturday ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies, with the All-Star Game patch the team…

Delta temporarily opens middle seats in response to flight cancelations

April 4, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

Citing several contributing factors, Delta Air Lines canceled approximately 100 flights Sunday. “Delta teams have been working through various…

Toddler grazed by bullet while playing in bounce house

April 4, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A toddler was grazed by a bullet in a triple shooting in…

UConn women’s Paige Bueckers earns two additional honors

April 4, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story STORRS, CT (WFSB) — University of Connecticut freshman and women’s…

How long will coronavirus vaccines protect people?

April 4, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

Ian Haydon helped test Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine last year. Now, he’s helping test the tweaked version of that vaccine designed to…

What it’s like to be a reporter in the courtroom during the Derek Chauvin murder trial

April 4, 2021 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

The Derek Chauvin murder trial is well underway, and CNN correspondent Sara Sidner said it is unlike any other that she’s covered as a…

As restrictive voting bills multiply, GOP signals it won’t bow to corporate pressure

April 4, 2021 12:51 PM CNN

As the backlash to Georgia’s restrictive voting law intensified last week with big corporations like Delta and Coca-Cola criticizing the law…

The year of two Copa del Rey finals: Athletic Bilbao loses first, but has second chance against FC Barcelona

April 4, 2021 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

These are unusual times for the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup), which is Spanish football’s leading knockout competition. And in years to come…

Easter marks first service inside for members of local church since pandemic started

April 4, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — As COVID-19 cases drop and vaccinations ramp up reports show…

These are the two key things that can help curb another Covid-19 surge, Fauci says

April 4, 2021 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

Some health experts warn the United States may be on the cusp of another Covid-19 surge if Americans aren’t careful — just as the country…

A handcuffed suspect stole a Kansas state patrol car and led troopers on a chase, highway patrol says

April 4, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

A suspect with his hands cuffed behind his back stole a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper’s car and led law enforcement units on a high-speed…

A man won $100,000 in the lottery two weeks after winning $5,000

April 4, 2021 11:47 AM CNN Newsource

A North Carolina man who won $5,000 with a scratch-off lottery ticket said he was “extremely happy and surprised” to learn he’d won…

Omar: Boycotts have ‘allowed for justice’ from civil rights to ending apartheid

April 4, 2021 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sunday said Major League Baseball’s decision to pull its all-star game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s…

Michigan adds more than 8,400 new Covid-19 cases in one day, the most since December

April 4, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

Michigan reported 8,413 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the state’s total pandemic case count to 692,206, according to the…

Hunter Biden says he’s ‘absolutely certain’ he’ll be cleared of wrongdoing in DOJ probe into business dealings

April 4, 2021 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

Hunter Biden says he is fully cooperating with the Justice Department’s investigation into his business dealings in China and predicted that he…

Beekeepers fight against pesticides, bring awareness to plight of pollinator

April 4, 2021 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County beekeeper Jim Poe says he has…

Popkroll Way utility improvement project begins Monday

April 4, 2021 10:30 AM News Team

3H Construction will begin making utility improvements on Popkroll Way on April 5, 2021. …

Mississippi GOP governor pushes back on vaccine passports: ‘I don’t think it’s a good thing to do in America’

April 4, 2021 10:18 AM CNN

Mississippi’s Republican governor said Sunday that he doesn’t support the potential use of so-called Covid-19 vaccine passports in his…

A loose cow trotting along an Atlanta-area interstate ties up traffic for an hour

April 4, 2021 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

Atlanta-area drivers are used to sitting in traffic, but for those on Interstate 285 this weekend, the cause for their delay was unusual: a loose cow…

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is the biggest hit of the pandemic

April 4, 2021 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

The movie theater industry has been in desperate need of good news since the beginning of the pandemic. That good news finally came on Sunday thanks…

Virginia Beach police ask for the public’s help after a triple shooting

April 4, 2021 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

A triple shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, left one person dead and two others injured Saturday night, police said. A caller reported gunfire in…

Suspect arrested after shooting victim with paintball gun, threatening park rangers with ax

April 4, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A suspect was arrested for threatening Park Rangers with an…

You should think twice before laminating your vaccine card

April 4, 2021 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccine eligibility in the US is expanding quickly, and so is the popularity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s little white…

Court records provide new information about ongoing suspicious death investigation following deadly house fire

April 4, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Court records show a witness helped police track down a…

An Asian woman was fatally stabbed while walking her dogs in California, but police say they don’t suspect a hate crime

April 4, 2021 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

An elderly Asian woman was stabbed to death while walking her dogs Saturday morning in Riverside, California, police said. But investigators say they…

Church helps set up vaccine shot appointments for those without digital access

April 4, 2021 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Millions of Americans are signing up for coronavirus…

Sen. Marsha Blackburn speaks out on MLB All-Star Game move

April 4, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn responded to Major…

Safety a priority as CT churches prepare to welcome parishioners for Easter services

April 4, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NORWICH, CT (WFSB) — Easter service marks the first major gathering since the…

How to watch the 27th Annual SAG Awards

April 4, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which honor achievement in film and television performances for 2020, will take place this weekend after…

Biden calls his infrastructure plan bold. Bernie Sanders says more work must be done

April 4, 2021 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion jobs proposal that is focused on infrastructure and the climate crisis is a “serious…

Georgia teen builds backyard roller coaster, receives huge surprise

April 4, 2021 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — While many Georgians took to household or craft projects to…

Democrats fear a delay in redistricting threatens Black and Asian residents in two southern states

April 4, 2021 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

Sheryl Threadgill-Matthews is paying close attention to how a delay in the release of redistricting data by the US Census Bureau could affect…

Helicopter drops 10,000 Easter eggs for kids to hunt

April 4, 2021 8:23 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. PETERS, Mo. (KMOV) — Easter eggs were falling from the sky in St. Peters…

PD: Suspect takes his own life after allegedly murdering family member

April 4, 2021 8:14 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Missaukee County, MI (WNEM) — A suspect took his own life after a woman was found…

Proposed bill creating addiction recovery fund amended to create Task Force on Substance Use

April 4, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A bill that proposed a significant tax increase on wine…

Jordan’s former crown prince says he has been placed in isolation

April 4, 2021 7:54 AM CNN

Jordan’s former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein, the half-brother of the country’s ruler King Abdullah II, claims he has been placed in…

Delay in redistricting threatens Black and Asian residents in two southern states, some Democrats fear

April 4, 2021 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

Sheryl Threadgill-Matthews is paying close attention to how a delay in the release of redistricting data by the US Census Bureau could affect…

Pope condemns ‘scandalous’ armed conflicts in scaled-down Easter Sunday mass

April 4, 2021 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

Pope Francis condemned “scandalous” armed conflicts around the world, naming Myanmar and Tigray among other areas, during his Easter…

The Great Depression led to many of the hobbies we enjoy now. The pandemic created a whole host of new ones

April 4, 2021 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

In the 1930s, it was the game of Bridge that kept people busy during the Great Depression. In 2020, during the global pandemic, it was “Animal…

Pope Francis leads scaled-down Easter Sunday mass

April 4, 2021 5:43 AM CNN Newsource

Pope Francis condemned “scandalous” armed conflicts around the world, naming Myanmar and Tigray among other areas, during his Easter…

Tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announce engagement

April 4, 2021 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

It’s official! Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are engaged after the tennis power couple announced the news on social media. World No. 5…

He was lured to his death in a secluded park. In a pandemic, dating can be deadly for LGBTQ+ people

April 4, 2021 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

David P. was a 42-year-old gay man living in Beveren, Belgium. He worked as a crane operator, was loved by his family and friends and, a few weeks…

SNL calls out Georgia for its new voting law during cold open

April 4, 2021 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

The state of Georgia got called out for its new voting law in the latest “Saturday Night Live” cold open on Saturday. In another episode…

Cuomo’s uncertain future adds fuel to a generational upheaval in New York

April 4, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

The last time New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s name was on a primary ballot, in September 2018, more than 65% of Democratic voters backed him for a…

Florida Gov. DeSantis declares a state of emergency for Tampa-area water waste issue

April 4, 2021 3:12 AM CNN Newsource

Florida’s Manatee County Public Safety Department has declared a state of emergency and ordered a complete evacuation of the Piney Point…

Black families still reeling from verdicts in police brutality cases warn justice is not promised in Chauvin trial

April 4, 2021 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

Tiffany Crutcher still remembers the numbness she felt when a jury announced it was acquitting the Tulsa police officer charged with manslaughter in…

At least 550 people killed by Myanmar’s military since February coup, says advocacy group

April 4, 2021 1:21 AM CNN Newsource

At least 550 people have been killed by Myanmar’s military in the aftermath of a coup which overthrew the elected government on February 1,…

Neil deGrasse Tyson on stars, Santa’s location and jokes for third graders

April 4, 2021 1:09 AM CNN Newsource

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a man of many parts, constantly on the go. In his day job, he is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum…