Republican congressman calls out ‘bogus’ claims by GOP colleagues downplaying Capitol riot
Republican Rep. Fred Upton on Sunday called out an effort by some of his GOP colleagues to downplay the Capitol insurrection, saying their…
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Tennessee governor signs controversial bathroom bill into law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a so-called controversial bathroom bill into law Friday, according to the state General Assembly website, prompting…
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China closes its side of Everest over Covid fears, as climbers start to scrap expeditions
China has suspended its spring climbing season from the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, the state-run Xinhua News Agency said on Saturday, and…
Continue Reading One person was killed and three others injured in a Toronto shooting
At least one person is dead and three others injured after a shooting in a Toronto suburb Sunday, Toronto police said. Witnesses in Etobicoke said…
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Cómo los alimentos procesados propician las enfermedades relacionadas con la dieta
(CNN) — Como nutricionista, estoy al tanto de muchos debates en el mundo de la nutrición sobre los alimentos que nos mantienen sanos y los que…
Continue Reading Variantes de interés y variantes preocupantes del covid-19: esto es lo que sabemos
(CNN) — Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC) dijeron esta semana que habÃan designado una variante de…
Continue Reading Alisson Becker, portero del Liverpool, anota el gol de la victoria en el último segundo del partido contra el West Bromwich Albion
(CNN) — El portero del Liverpool, Alisson Becker, cambió su rol de salvar goles por el de marcar uno, ya que su asombroso cabezazo en el último…
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Ten central coast teens become eagle scouts
Ten boy scouts advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout…
Continue Reading Fauci urges Emory graduates to strive for ‘even better normal’ after Covid-19
Anthony Fauci has used his experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic to call upon Emory graduates to fight societal divisiveness and work together to…
Continue ReadingA Little Nicer
WEATHER STORYWeak high pressure will build in for the early portion of the week, which will lead to overall warmer, sunnier weather. The changes will…
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Israeli emergency services responding to a synagogue bleacher collapse described as a ‘mass casualty event’
Israeli emergency services are responding to what they have described as a “mass casualty event” after bleachers collapsed at an Orthodox…
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Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?
The news flashed across the country — mask-free at last! People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer have to wear masks inside…
Continue Reading One person was killed and four others injured in a Toronto shooting
At least one person is dead and four others injured after a shooting in a Toronto suburb Sunday, Toronto police said. Witnesses in Etobicoke said…
Continue Reading Pickle-flavored hard seltzer is coming this summer after April Fool’s tease
What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial twist. Drinkware company BrüMate…
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Barcelona thrashes Chelsea to win first Women’s Champions League title
Barcelona scored four first-half goals to defeat Chelsea 4-0 and capture the Women’s Champions League on Sunday for the first time. After…
Continue Reading A 4-year-old boy was found on a street ‘murdered in a violent act,’ Dallas police say
Dallas police are investigating the grisly killing of a 4-year-old boy who was found on a street Saturday morning. “A child was murdered…
Continue Reading How to watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards
The MTV Movie & TV Awards, a popular vote and popcorn trophy celebration of the best entertainment of the year, will take place Sunday. The…
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More than 80% of gas stations in DC are out of gas
The Colonial Pipeline is up and running after a six-day shutdown, but some gas stations in Washington, DC and parts of the Southeast are still…
Continue Reading Murió a los 23 años Damon Weaver, quien de niño entrevistó al presidente Obama
(CNN) — Damon Weaver, quien de niño obtuvo una entrevista con el presidente Barack Obama en 2009, murió a la edad de 23 años, según un médico…
Continue Reading Muere a los 23 años Damon Weaver, quien de niño entrevistó al presidente Obama
(CNN) — Damon Weaver, quien de niño obtuvo una entrevista con el presidente Barack Obama en 2009, murió a la edad de 23 años, según un médico…
Continue Reading Renuncia periodista de la BBC al finalizar la investigación sobre su histórica entrevista con la princesa Diana
(CNN Business) — El periodista de la BBC que realizó una explosiva entrevista en 1995 con la princesa Diana renunció por razones de salud poco…
Continue ReadingThousands of ‘fake AirPods’ seized in Ohio, CBP says
US Customs and Border Protection officers in Ohio have seized 36,000 headphones that resembled Apple AirPods. CBP in Cincinnati found that the…
Continue Reading A 9th vaccinated New York Yankees member tested positive for Covid-19 but feels good, manager says
Another vaccinated New York Yankees staff member has tested positive for Covid-19, the ninth to do so in the last week, manager Aaron Boone announced…
Continue ReadingCDC chief on mask wearing: Unvaccinated people need to be honest with themselves
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Sunday that people have to be honest with themselves when…
Continue ReadingOusted Cheney warns direction of the party is ‘dangerous’ as Stefanik calls on GOP to move on
GOP Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday doubled down in opposing the direction her party is headed following Donald Trump’s election defeat, as other…
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BBB recommends research on big online purchases
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused more internet buying — which includes some pretty big purchases like cars and trucks.…
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson scores stoppage-time winner against West Bromwich Albion
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson swapped saving goals for scoring one as his stunning stoppage-time header helped Liverpool defeat West Bromwich Albion…
Continue ReadingAT&T’s WarnerMedia and Discovery are in talks about combining
AT&T is in advanced talks with Discovery Communications about a deal that would combine two treasure troves of content in the streaming age.…
Continue Reading NYC Pride parade organizers ban the NYPD from its events until 2025
Organizers of New York City Pride banned the New York Police Department from participating in the annual June parade and related events and moved to…
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Local Aptos resident embarks on a 2,650-mile hike
A local Aptos resident is currently on a hike that will total 2,650 miles, starting from the Mexican border and ending at the Canadian border.…
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Former CDC director: Direct Covid-19 vaccines to where they’re needed most
We’re starting to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control, at least in some parts of the world, but the pandemic won’t be over until most…
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What we know about the Houston tiger that’s been turned in after going missing for nearly a week
A Bengal tiger that was missing for almost a week has been found, Houston officials said. “We are happy to report that the missing tiger seen…
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Fact-checking allegations of irregularities in Arizona audit
As Republicans continue to question the legitimacy of the 2020 election, the controversial audit taking place in Arizona’s Maricopa County is…
Continue ReadingThe stakes couldn’t be higher for America’s first major offshore wind farm
A brand-new industry is launching in America — and its fate is inextricably linked to the success or failure of President Joe Biden’s…
Continue ReadingHow Equinox is transforming into the ‘HBO of fitness’
Fitness companies found themselves pivoting last year after the pandemic forced the sudden closure of gyms, which upended people’s workout…
Continue ReadingThe bizarre story of the inventor of ransomware
Eddy Willems was working for an insurance company in Belgium back in December 1989 when he popped the floppy disc into his computer. The disc was one…
Continue Reading 2 Chicago police officers and a suspect shot on the city’s west side
Two Chicago police officers were shot on the west side of the city Sunday morning and have been released from the hospital, and the suspected gunman…
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A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week. Here’s how the search unfolded and what’s next for him
Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday.
A…
Continue Reading Asian American history is American history. These AAPI leaders transformed the US for generations to come
Imagine getting through this pandemic without Zoom. Or not having any days off work, toiling seven days a week with no overtime pay. Asian Americans…
Continue ReadingMedia offices destroyed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza
The Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and media advocacy groups are demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a building with offices…
Continue ReadingArizona audit funding cloaked in secrecy
Three weeks into the Arizona Senate’s unorthodox audit of the 2020 presidential election results, one potential winner seems to be emerging,…
Continue Reading How organizers plan to make the Olympics happen
Despite protests from the public, skepticism from stakeholders and an ongoing state of emergency in Tokyo and other prefectures, organizers maintain…
Continue ReadingPurges, poll watchers and gridlock: Five developments in the voting battles
Arizona just became the latest Republican-led battleground to impose new voting restrictions, enacting a law that could purge tens of thousands of…
Continue Reading A shooting in a Bronx park leaves 1 person dead and 4 others injured, New York police say
Police are trying to find whoever opened fire at a Bronx park on Saturday night, killing one person and leaving four others injured. Four males and a…
Continue Reading Roller coaster stalls out mid-ride, stranding passengers 20 feet in the air
A spinning, flipping roller coaster at a Phoenix, Arizona, amusement park became stuck mid-ride on Saturday night, stranding nearly two dozen…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant among Class of 2020 officially inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Kobe Bryant was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020 on Saturday night. “I wish…
Continue Reading Summer seem all booked up? How vaccinated Americans can still plan a memorable getaway
The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much. US airfares are on…
Continue Reading Mask policies across the US are rapidly changing. Here’s what worries experts about that
In the past week, America took two big steps closer to a semblance of the normalcy we’ve longed for. On Monday, the Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Tensions between Israel and Palestinians are sky-high. Here’s what you need to know
Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians boiled over this week, escalating rapidly into one of the worst rounds of violence between the two sides…
Continue ReadingColonial Pipeline attack: A ‘wake up call’ about the threat of ransomware
A relatively unsophisticated ransomware attack that caused a days-long shutdown of America’s largest fuel pipeline last week — resulting in…
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