Joe Biden stands down at a critical juncture for police reform
Nearly a year after the police killing of George Floyd, pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden and members of Congress to show they are…
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Authorities were warned about FedEx suspect’s potential for violence, sources say
The suspect in the Indianapolis mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility was a former employee there and, according to law enforcement sources, known…
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8 people killed in shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, police say
Police arrived “to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere” at a FedEx Ground facility near…
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Raúl Castro renuncia a la jefatura del Partido Comunista de Cuba
(CNN) — En un movimiento histórico, en un Congreso del Partido Comunista en Cuba, Raúl Castro confirmó el viernes que dejaba el cargo de primer…
Continue ReadingBiden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister as he tries to send ‘clear signal’ to China
President Joe Biden hosted Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the White House on Friday for his first in-person meeting with a foreign leader as the US…
Continue Reading‘Unacceptable and unconscionable’: Top progressives outraged Biden won’t raise refugee cap
Prominent progressive lawmakers expressed outrage on Friday in response to the news that President Joe Biden will sign an emergency determination…
Continue ReadingJ&J reportedly sought help from rivals after blood clot concerns emerged
Johnson & Johnson sought help from its three rival Covid-19 vaccine makers to look into reports of blood clots, but Pfizer and Moderna both…
Continue ReadingInflation is coming, the question is when
The stock market is soaring and bond yields have pulled back after a big spike earlier this year. But make no mistake: Investors still have plenty to…
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This ultra-white paint could cool buildings, cutting the need for air conditioning
Scientists have developed a light-reflecting “ultra-white” paint, which they say could negate the need for air conditioning and even…
Continue ReadingBiden won’t raise refugee cap this fiscal year in a reversal on earlier pledge
President Joe Biden will sign a declaration on Friday to speed refugee admissions to the US but not raise the refugee cap, as he had committed to…
Continue Reading Raúl Castro se prepara para dar un paso al costado en Cuba, marcando el fin a toda una era
(CNN) — Cuando Raúl Castro anunció hace tres años que renunciaría a su posición de jefe del partido comunista de Cuba en 2021, seguramente…
Continue Reading Muere la actriz Helen McCrory de Harry Potter y Peaky Blinders a los 52 años
(CNN) — La actriz británica Helen McCrory, conocida por sus apariciones en el exitoso programa de televisión Peaky Blinders y la serie de…
Continue Reading ¿Son seguros los cines en este momento de la pandemia? Esto es lo que debes saber
Nota del editor: hay pocas actividades sin riesgo durante la pandemia de Covid-19, pero hay formas de mitigar los riesgos. Las personas completamente…
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Russia sanctions 8 US officials and expels diplomats in retaliation for Biden’s actions
Russia has sanctioned eight senior US administration officials, including FBI director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence Avril…
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Salinas police investigate after child reportedly pulled away by unknown male
Salinas police say they are investigating what they say is a “suspicious incident” that happened…
Continue Reading San Antonio police officer wounded and two people dead after shooting during traffic stop, police say
Two people are dead and police officer was wounded after a traffic stop Friday ended in gunfire, according to the San Antonio police…
Continue Reading Los criorobots podrían ayudar a evitar pérdidas catastróficas de óvulos y embriones de fertilización in vitro
(CNN Business) — La fecundación in vitro ha transformado la vida de millones de personas ayudándolas a tener hijos. Pero dejar los óvulos y…
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White House press briefing interrupted by flyover for new WWI memorial
Low-flying F-22 Raptors momentarily interrupted the White House press briefing on Friday as their roar could be heard and felt in buildings in and…
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Centros de distribución de comida y asistencia por la pandemia en el Condado de Santa Cruz
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. Organizaciones como el banco de alimentos Second Harvest del Condado de Santa Cruz y Community Bridges en Watsonville…
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He’s a cop. He’s 91. And he has no plans to retire
Where do you see yourself at the age of 91? Working, with no plans to retire, may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But for one Arkansas…
Continue ReadingTrump EPA appointee blocked public release of cancer danger, inspector general says
Trump administration political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency repeatedly squashed efforts to warn the public about a…
Continue ReadingHeavy metal guitarist is first US Capitol rioter to plead guilty
A heavy metal guitarist with ties to the Oath Keepers pleaded guilty Friday to two crimes related to the US Capitol insurrection, making him the…
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The foods you should eat to jump-start your morning, and 2 recipes to try out
Successfully tackling your morning to-do list could start with the first thing you put in your mouth. If you’re feeling like a zombie in the…
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‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52
British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her…
Continue Reading How to help siblings get along better
Sibling rivalry is often taken as an unexamined fact of family life — as much a part of parenting as potty training or bedtime stories. But…
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A stunning visualization of America’s mass shooting problem
On Thursday night, a man killed eight people at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport before killing himself. It was at least the 45th mass…
Continue Reading Teens slept 45 minutes more a night when their school district tried a new scheduling strategy
Changing middle and high school schedules can lead to significantly improved shut-eye for students, a new study found. Researchers surveyed around…
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Moving ahead with Car Week: What to expect at this year’s event
Pebble Beach is moving ahead with its car week events this year, and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance…
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Bank of America CEO calls for bipartisan push to study restrictive voting laws
Bank of America’s chief executive is the latest business leader to speak out about restrictive voting legislation in states such as Georgia and…
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UC Santa Cruz to loosen COVID-19 testing requirements as fall prep continues
UC Santa Cruz has announced they will require only one COVID-19 test a week instead of two for students living, working or taking classes on…
Continue Reading Family of Tamir Rice asks Justice Department to reopen investigation into his death
The family of Tamir Rice sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland Friday asking him to reopen the investigation into the boy’s 2014…
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Maestra de Salinas lanza un esfuerzo por sorprender a sus alumnos el Día del Niño
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) Así como celebraremos el día del padre y de la madre, también celebramos a nuestros niños. Una maestra de Salinas ha…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Daylight Saving Time, a system to reduce electricity usage by extending daylight hours. Facts Sunday, November 7, 2021 –…
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Police ID killer in FedEx shooting as 19-year-old man
Police scoured a Fedex facility in Indianapolis and interviewed scores of witnesses Friday in search of a motive for the…
Continue Reading A las autoridades les advirtieron sobre el potencial de violencia del sospechoso de FedEx en el pasado, dicen las fuentes
(CNN) — El sospechoso del tiroteo masivo de Indianápolis era conocido por las autoridades federales y locales antes del ataque. Un familiar del…
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Rep. Panetta releases statement about consideration to use Camp Roberts to house unaccompanied minors
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta released a statement to the Department of Health and Human…
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What the haunting connection between George Floyd and Daunte Wright reveals
The news that George Floyd’s girlfriend, Courtney Ross, at one time served as a teacher to Daunte Wright echoes the intimate connections…
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Russia retaliates against Biden’s sanctions by announcing it will expel 10 US diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia will expel 10 US diplomats, curb the activity of US non-profit groups in the…
Continue Reading Helen McCrory, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ star, dead at 52
Helen McCrory, the British actress best known for her roles in the ‘Harry Potter’ films and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ has died, her…
Continue ReadingGeorge W. Bush calls for bipartisan immigration action
Former Republican President George W. Bush is calling for bipartisan action on several immigration measures, calling for a restoration of “the…
Continue Reading The police shooting of Daunte Wright has sparked nights of protests and days of fast-moving case developments
For five nights in a row, protesters have gathered — often with snow falling around them — outside of the Brooklyn Center Police…
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100 days after US Capitol insurrection, massive federal inquiry sees progress and roadblocks
One hundred days after the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, the unprecedented progress and unexpected roadblocks of the investigation are…
Continue ReadingDemocratic congressman calls on Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones on Friday said Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer should retire this summer, becoming the first congressional member…
Continue ReadingBiden to sign declaration that speeds refugee admissions without raising refugee cap
President Joe Biden will sign a declaration on Friday to speed refugee admissions to the US but not raise the refugee cap, as he has committed to…
Continue ReadingThe threat of inflation may be diminished, but investors are still on high alert
The stock market is soaring and bond yields have pulled back after a big spike earlier this year. But make no mistake: Investors still have plenty to…
Continue ReadingThis $800 million whistleblower program is losing its top cop
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s highly-successful whistleblower program is stepping down at a delicate moment for the…
Continue ReadingBiden orders flags to half-staff as country mourns another mass shooting: ‘We must act’
President Joe Biden ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday in the wake of the mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility that…
Continue Reading This vacation hotspot is offering vaccinations to visitors
It was one of the first countries to fully reopen to travelers, and now Maldives is striving to be ahead of the game when it comes to vaccine…
Continue ReadingBiden briefed on Indianapolis shooting as White House says he’s determined to act on gun violence
President Joe Biden was briefed Friday morning on the mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility that killed at least eight people, and the…
Continue ReadingCotton threatens to stall US attorney nominees from Democratic states
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas is threatening to stall the nominations of US attorneys from states represented by Democrats on the Judiciary…
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