July 2021

The Olympic Village for athletes in Chuo Ward

First case of Covid-19 reported at Tokyo Olympic village

July 16, 2021 10:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Junko Ogura, CNN An unidentified overseas visitor has tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, organizers said…

‘Hollywood Ripper’ serial killer sentenced to death for the murders of 2 women and attempted murder of another

July 16, 2021 10:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The man known as the “Hollywood Ripper” was sentenced to death on Friday in the murders of two…

Meet Truffles, the special kitty who wears glasses to help kids feel better about wearing theirs

July 16, 2021 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN Nearly four years ago, Danielle Crull rescued a stray kitten from a forest in Pennsylvania. Now, that spunky kitty is changing…

Investigators pull the body of Nathaniel Cater out of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta in 1981. Wayne Williams

Investigators extract DNA tied to 2 cases as part of a re-investigation of the decades-old Atlanta child murders

July 16, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Investigators in Atlanta were able to extract DNA from two child murder cases for additional analysis as…

Residents use rubber rafts to evacuate after the Meuse River broke its banks during heavy flooding in Liege

Record rainfall leaves over 120 dead in western Europe, devastating parts of Germany

July 16, 2021 9:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Nadine Schmidt, Schams Elwazer, Barbara Wojazer, Sharon Braithwaite, Joseph Ataman and Vasco Cotovio, CNN Catastrophic flooding in western Europe…

Exfuncionario del Ministerio de Justicia de Haití es una figura clave detrás del plan de magnicidio, dice la Policía de Colombia

July 16, 2021 8:34 PM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — El exfuncionario del Ministerio de Justicia de Haití Joseph Félix Badio —que tiene una orden de arresto en…

Haitian National Police Chief Léon Charles speaks during a press conference at Haitian Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph's residence on July 16

Former Haitian justice official emerges as alleged key figure in President’s assassination

July 16, 2021 8:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Natalie Gallón, Caitlin Hu and Evan Perez, CNN Colombia’s National Police chief has claimed that former Haitian Justice Ministry official…

US President Joe Biden walks from Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House July 13

US issues sanctions, warns businesses of risks in China and Hong Kong as Beijing promises to ‘respond strongly’

July 16, 2021 8:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration sanctioned seven Chinese officials Friday amid continued crackdowns in Hong Kong by the Chinese…

Las Vegas Aces star Liz Cambage has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics.

Australian and WNBA star Liz Cambage withdraws from Olympics, citing mental health

July 16, 2021 8:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin, CNN The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that women’s basketball player Liz Cambage — a star player on…

Los desastres naturales que han impactado al mundo recientemente

July 16, 2021 8:09 PM CNN Newsource

Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Mientras que en el hemisferio norte las condiciones de sequía se expanden y empeoran debido a una ola…

La improbable amistad de una víctima y su victimario

July 16, 2021 8:06 PM CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv En su vientre redondo, Olga Milena García, de 29 años, sintió patear a su bebé en gestación, del que en ese entonces todavía…

El primer ministro interino de Haití da un mensaje a los asesinos del presidente Moïse: Mátenme o déjenme investigar

July 16, 2021 7:54 PM CNN Newsource

Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — El primer ministro interino de Haití, Claude Joseph, ofrece dos opciones a los responsables de la muerte del…

El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, responde airadamente al presidente Joe Biden

July 16, 2021 7:43 PM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN) –El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, respondió airadamente el viernes después de que el presidente Joe Biden calificara a…

Richard Sherman says he is remorseful for actions that led to his arrest, pleads not guilty to misdemeanors

July 16, 2021 7:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson and Andy Rose, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman, who was arrested this week in King County, Washington, said Friday he is remorseful for…

Dry Lightning Chance Sparks Fire Weather Watch This Weekend

July 16, 2021 7:20 PM Erika Bratten

Air Quality (as of 12AM)GOOD for all reporting stations WEATHER STORYThe monsoonal high to our southeast will slowly strengthen in the coming days,…

Federal appeals court vacates FDA rule banning electric shock devices to treat self-harming behavior

July 16, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Ganesh Setty, CNN A Massachusetts school for individuals with severe behavioral issues and intellectual disabilities can continue to use electric…

De Barcelona 1992 a Tokio 2020, ¿cuáles son los Juegos Olímpicos más y menos sostenibles?

July 16, 2021 7:14 PM CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — De Barcelona 1992 a Tokio 2020, ¿cuán sostenibles son los Juegos Olímpicos? Un estudio publicado…

Mask mandates in England will end on July 19.

Singapore and the UK are both planning to ‘live with Covid.’ They are worlds apart on how to do that

July 16, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Tara John and Nectar Gan, CNN More than a year and a half into the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s rich nations are beginning to accept…

La búsqueda en los escombros del edificio que colapsó en Miami no se detendrá hasta encontrar a todas las personas

July 16, 2021 6:59 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Después de más de tres semanas de búsqueda, las cuadrillas en el sitio del colapso del condominio en Miami, han…

Microsoft trae de vuelta a Clippy

July 16, 2021 6:57 PM CNN Newsource

Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Clippy no ha tenido una vida fácil. El asistente virtual icónico pero polarizante de Microsoft apareció por…

Cause of California’s single largest wildfire ever is undetermined, fire officials say

July 16, 2021 6:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Brisa Colon, CNN Despite an “exhaustive investigation,” the US Forest Service announced Friday the cause of the largest single fire in…

Police respond to rollover crash on N. Main Street

July 16, 2021 5:53 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said officers responded to a rollover crash around N. Main Street and Iris Drive Friday…

Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies

July 16, 2021 5:51 PM The Associated Press

Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.…

PG&E reports outage affecting more than 3,000 Salinas customers

July 16, 2021 5:32 PM Avery Johnson

Pacific Gas and Electric reports that 3,386 customers are without power in Salinas Friday…

Blue Jays will return to Toronto July 30 after getting Covid-19 exemption

July 16, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and Dakin Andone, CNN The Blue Jays announced Friday the team will return to Toronto after receiving a National Interest Exemption…

Pence says he’s ‘had enough’ of Biden as he looks to escape Trump’s shadow in Iowa

July 16, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence crisscrossed Iowa on Friday, assailing President Joe Biden’s administration for…

Two men charged in alleged scheme to attack Democratic headquarters in Sacramento inspired by Trump defeat, DOJ says

July 16, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Federal authorities have arrested two men in California who allegedly wanted to start a movement to overthrow the government…

CDC warns Covid-19 vaccines might not protect people who are immunocompromised

July 16, 2021 5:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday warned people who are immunocompromised that the Covid-19 vaccine…

Despite being fully vaccinated, immunocompromised man shares his Covid diagnosis and ‘long haul’ struggle

July 16, 2021 5:06 PM CNN

Travis Flores has spent a lifetime coping with a multitude of health challenges, including cystic fibrosis, diabetes, kidney and liver issues as well…

Salinas fire crews fight structure fire on Via Maria

July 16, 2021 5:06 PM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

Dispatchers confirm with KION that crews with the Salinas Fire Department are actively fighting a structure fire in the area around Via…

Corte de Texas suspende temporalmente que aprueben nuevas solicitudes de DACA

July 16, 2021 5:04 PM Edgar Olivares

Una corte federal de Texas dictaminó este viernes en contra de la legalidad del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA,…

Cannabis may have originated in northwest China, study suggests

July 16, 2021 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN Cannabis’ earliest roots may have stemmed from northwestern China — not South Asia as commonly believed, according…

“Ocurrió algo terrible”: una llamada de radio con uno de los hombres acusados del plan de magnicidio en Haití

July 16, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson Puerto Príncipe, Haití (CNN) — Mientras los haitianos se despertaban la semana pasada con la noticia de que su presidente…

Uruguay llega a 2 millones de personas totalmente vacunadas contra el covid-19

July 16, 2021 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Uruguay, con unos 3,5 millones de habitantes, alcanzó este jueves la cifra de 2 millones de personas inoculadas con las…

Virginia deputy indicted in shooting of unarmed man

July 16, 2021 4:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN A grand jury has indicted a Virginia’s sheriff’s deputy in connection with the April shooting of Isiah Brown, who…

Family of Trevor Reed says he is being transferred to a Russian prison camp

July 16, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The family of Trevor Reed, an American detained in Russia, said Friday that he is being transferred from Moscow to a Russian…

Salinas Girl Scouts donate, plant strawberry trees in local parks

July 16, 2021 4:18 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas said local Girl Scouts donated and planted strawberry trees in parks around the city earlier this…

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was intended to provide temporary reprieve to a slice of the undocumented population in the absence of legislation.

‘I keep subscribing to live in the United States’: Two generations of DACA remain frustrated by a dream deferred

July 16, 2021 4:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Undocumented immigrants who arrived to the United States as children have been banking on an Obama-era program to shield…

Georgia interstate will reopen ahead of schedule after being closed because of bridge accident

July 16, 2021 4:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Interstate 16 in south Georgia, which was closed in both directions after a large dump trailer damaged an overpass in…

The week in 14 headlines

July 16, 2021 3:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Dezenski, CNN As Texas Democratic legislators fled the state to try to block a voting measure in the state Capitol in Austin, President…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC investigating monkeypox case in Dallas in traveler from Nigeria

July 16, 2021 3:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials in Dallas said Friday they are investigating a case…

Senior Biden officials finding that Covid lab leak theory as credible as natural origins explanation

July 16, 2021 3:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, Pamela Brown, Katie Bo Williams and Zachary Cohen, CNN Senior Biden administration officials overseeing an intelligence review…

NY prosecutors seek cooperation from Trump Organization executive Matthew Calamari

July 16, 2021 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Paula Reid and Erica Orden, CNN New York prosecutors have continued to pressure top Trump Organization executive Matthew Calamari to cooperate…

President Joe Biden's senior adviser for migration

Biden’s migration adviser leaves White House role

July 16, 2021 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden’s senior adviser for migration, Amy Pope, is leaving her position, according…

California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner defends out-of-state travel ahead of California recall election

July 16, 2021 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston, CNN California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner defended her travel out of state on Friday — insisting that she is not…

Federal judge blocks new DACA applications and says program is illegal

July 16, 2021 2:41 PM CNN

A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the Obama-era program shielding certain undocumented immigrants…

Schumer’s challenge: Wooing moderate Democrats on $3.5 trillion Biden plan

July 16, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Sen. Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat who is running for a second term next year, has been working behind the…