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Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for bribery and embezzlement

January 18, 2021 12:02 am CNN Newsource

Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong is going back to prison, casting the future of leadership at the massive tech company in doubt. The Seoul High…

FBI investigates tip that a woman possibly stole a laptop from Pelosi’s office to potentially sell it to Russia

January 17, 2021 11:59 pm CNN Newsource

In a new criminal court case against a woman alleged to have entered the US Capitol on January 6, the FBI noted that a tipster raised the possibility…

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…

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…

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccines

January 17, 2021 10:00 pm CNN Newsource

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China’s economy grows 2.3% in 2020 as recovery quickens

January 17, 2021 9:59 pm CNN Newsource

China’s economy grew more than expected last year, even as the rest of the world was upended by the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s…

January 17 coronavirus news

January 17, 2021 9:56 pm CNN Newsource

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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…

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

January 17, 2021 9:54 pm 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 final days of Trump’s presidency inspire hour-by-hour countdowns

January 17, 2021 9:18 pm CNN Newsource

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

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…

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

January 17, 2021 8:27 pm 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…

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…

Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday, sources say

January 17, 2021 8:05 pm CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, according to three people…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

January 16 coronavirus news

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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,…

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…

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…

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

January 17, 2021 4:37 pm CNN Newsource

Parler’s website suddenly reappeared online Sunday afternoon with a message from its CEO, John Matze: “Hello world, is this thing…

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…

Virgin Orbit launches rocket off a 747 aircraft, puts nine satellites in space

January 17, 2021 3:50 pm CNN Newsource

A 70-foot rocket, riding beneath the wing of a retrofitted Boeing 747 aircraft, detached from the plane and fired itself into Earth’s orbit on…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Tim Cook: Why I kicked Parler off Apple’s App Store

January 17, 2021 12:12 pm CNN Newsource

Apple, along with Amazon and Google, effectively kicked Parler off the internet in the wake of the January 6 US Capitol siege. Despite criticism that…

Blocked from social media, extremists discuss turning to radios to plan attacks, FCC warns

January 17, 2021 11:56 am CNN Newsource

The US government is warning that groups could rely on radio equipment as an alternative to social media to plan future criminal activities. In a…

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…

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%,…

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…

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),…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

January 17, 2021 8:50 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,…