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By Jodi Upchurch, CNN Rudy Giuliani is on Cameo, Jay Leno does a mid-air stunt, and China’s famous elephant herd is heading home. These are the…
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Biden administration grants $2 million to Nikola, whose founder faces criminal charges
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Electric truck maker Nikola said Thursday it was approved for a $2 million grant from the Energy Department — news…
Continue ReadingA tale of two Kentuckians: Paul and McConnell diverge as Covid cases rise
By Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN Sen. Rand Paul just got temporarily kicked off YouTube for an inaccurate tirade against masks. Sen. Mitch…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 13: Census, Covid, Afghanistan, migrants, Britney Spears
By AJ Willingham, CNN The first child tax credit from the IRS seems to have had a big impact on American families. If you got one, you may want to…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 13: Census, Covid, Afghanistan, migrants, Britney Spears
By AJ Willingham, CNN The first child tax credit from the IRS seems to have had a big impact on American families. If you got one, you may want to…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 13: Census, Covid, Afghanistan, migrants, Britney Spears
By AJ Willingham, CNN The first child tax credit from the IRS seems to have had a big impact on American families. If you got one, you may want to…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 13: Census, Covid, Afghanistan, migrants, Britney Spears
By AJ Willingham, CNN The first child tax credit from the IRS seems to have had a big impact on American families. If you got one, you may want to…
Continue ReadingNew Orleans will require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to enter certain indoor venues
By Aya Elamroussi and Rebekah Riess, CNN People in New Orleans will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19…
Continue ReadingAfghanistan’s quick unraveling jolts national security officials and threatens to stain Biden’s legacy
By Natasha Bertrand, Phil Mattingly, Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated faster than…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban now control half of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals
By Clarissa Ward, Brad Lendon and Rob Picheta, CNN The Taliban have seized Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, and a number of other…
Continue ReadingBelarus floods the European Union with migrants, taking a page out of Putin’s playbook
By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Desperate, frightened and begging for help, they emerge from the darkness: a group of Yazidi migrants, lost in the forests…
Continue ReadingHere’s what the Delta variant means for the economic recovery
Opinion by Mark Zandi for CNN Business Perspectives The US economy’s immediate prospects appear inextricably tied to how the wave of infections…
Continue ReadingOlympics to replace Japanese athlete’s gold medal after mayor bites into it
By Rhea Mogul, CNN The medal-bite is a familiar photo opportunity for winning athletes at the Olympic Games. But one Japanese mayor took it a step…
Continue ReadingUS to send troops to help evacuate personnel in Afghanistan, as Kandahar becomes latest city to fall
By Melissa Mahtani, Melissa Macaya, Maureen Chowdhury, Veronica Rocha, Meg Wagner, Steve George and Brad Lendon, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & ©…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 hospitalizations are surging again, but they’re different this time
By Deidre McPhillips and Naomi Thomas, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States have been growing for more than a month, and at the current…
Continue ReadingTaliban seizes Afghanistan’s second-largest city
By Clarissa Ward and Brad Lendon, CNN The Taliban has taken control of the city of Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, Afghan Member…
Continue ReadingBeijing has denied taking political hostages. Experts say the fates of two Canadians suggest otherwise
By Nectar Gan, Jessie Yeung and Steve George, CNN After spending nearly 1,000 days in a Chinese jail cell, Canadian businessman Michael Spavor has…
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Proposed ‘Casa Boronda’ project to be determined at a later date
Monterey, Calif. (KION) A proposed events venue, Casa Boronda, in Monterey has been tabled for a later date. The City of Monterey’s Planning Office…
Continue ReadingTaliban seizes Afghanistan’s second-largest city
By Clarissa Ward and Brad Lendon, CNN The Taliban has taken control of the city of Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, Afghan Member…
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Restaurant at historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur burns down
Big Sur Fire crews confirm the restaurant at the historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur has burned…
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Olympian Monica Abbott discusses future at USA softball during Salinas visit
North Salinas High School alum and USA softball Olympian Monica Abbott took some time to chat with Telemundo 23’s Manuela Baez Thursday about her…
Continue ReadingVaccine boosters are not unusual: CNN’s medical analyst explains why
By Katia Hetter, CNN With the Biden administration expected to announce that booster doses will be needed for most people who received the Covid-19…
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Reporters describe ‘palpable fear’ in Afghanistan as Taliban continues to sweep across the country
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue ReadingBehind police leaders claims that bail reform is responsible for surge in violence
By Emma Tucker and Omar Jimenez, CNN “It is an outrage,” wrote Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown. His statement was in reaction…
Continue ReadingNow Watching The Tropics
Air Quality (as of 7PM)GOOD for all reporting stations WEATHER STORYHigh pressure will strengthen over the West as we head into the weekend.…
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Several clergy members with Central Coast ties included on list of those with credible accusation of sexual abuse
The Diocese of Fresno has released a list of priests, deacons and other religious leaders credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors while in the…
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US Census Bureau releases 2020 data results
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The United States Census Bureau has released the results of the data collection taken in 2020 of the country’s population and…
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Health Officials: Santa Cruz County healthcare system nears capacity
Santa Cruz County health leaders held a news conference Thursday to address the state of COVID-19 locally, and they say the local healthcare system…
Continue ReadingFirst major US city announces it will mandate proof of full vaccinations for certain indoor activities
By Amir Vera and Cheri Mossburg, CNN San Francisco became the the first major US city to mandate proof of full vaccinations for certain indoor…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania congressman aided Trump effort to flip Justice Department on Big Lie
By Sara Murray, Jeff Simon and Alex Rogers, CNN While other Republicans garnered more attention in attempting to convince the country that the 2020…
Continue ReadingWhat happened on board JetBlue’s first NY-London flight
Richard Quest, as told to Francesca Street, CNN I’ve been a transatlantic avgeek for decades, regularly flying back and forth from the US to…
Continue ReadingParis Hilton, Cher and others react to latest Britney Spears news
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The news that Britney Spears’s father is willing to step down as the conservator of her estate was met with joy and…
Continue ReadingParents clash at mask mandate protest in Georgia county where 5th graders were sent home
By Amir Vera and Amara Walker, CNN Tense confrontations, yelling and accusations of spitting were seen Thursday as parents gathered for a protest…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man allegedly confesses to killing his children, refers to QAnon and Illuminati conspiracy theories
By Alexandra Meeks, Josh Campbell and Travis Caldwell, CNN A California man confessed to killing his two young children, allegedly telling an FBI…
Continue Reading‘The Delta variant has burned through us with a ferocity that’s hard to describe,’ doctor says in plea for people to get vaccinated
By Alta Spells, CNN A doctor in Middle Tennessee began his message with a stark and simple warning. “No beds. There are no beds.” Dr.…
Continue ReadingSchool mask debate in Tennessee grows heated as local board requires masks in elementary schools
By Rebekah Riess and Dakin Andone, CNN Heated arguments spilled into the parking lot Tuesday night after a school board in a suburban Tennessee…
Continue ReadingUS to reduce personnel at embassy in Afghanistan as more cities fall to Taliban
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Phil Mattingly and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The United States is withdrawing personnel from its embassy in Kabul amid…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man allegedly confesses to killing his children, refers to QAnon and Illuminati conspiracy theories
By Alexandra Meeks, Josh Campbell and Travis Caldwell, CNN A California man confessed to killing his two young children, allegedly telling an FBI…
Continue ReadingBiden on anti-mask ordinances: ‘This isn’t about politics — this is about keeping our children safe’
By Maegan Vazquez and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday hit out at anti-masking protesters for politicizing the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Continue ReadingShe lost her husband in a tragic accident and then built a community of support that has reached millions
By Meg Dunn, CNN In 2005, Michele Neff Hernandez and her husband, Phillip, were enjoying the active life they built as a couple. “We hiked. We…
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Man arrested on multiple charges after incident at Marina home
The bomb squad is responding to an unknown incident in Marina Wednesday evening, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis prove their family is actually in favor of showering
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Kunis-Kutcher kids took a shower, you guys. We know that thanks to a funny video Ashton Kutcher posted Wednesday on…
Continue ReadingAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis prove their family is actually in favor of showering
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The Kunis-Kutcher kids took a shower, you guys. We know that thanks to a funny video Ashton Kutcher posted Wednesday on…
Continue ReadingJon Stewart and Pete Davidson mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 with star-studded comedy event
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are gathering some of comedy’s biggest names in remembrance of the 20th anniversary…
Continue ReadingTwo Hawaii visitors arrested for falsifying vaccination cards, governor says
By Kay Jones, CNN Two visitors to Hawaii from the United States mainland were arrested Sunday for falsifying vaccination cards, the governor posted…
Continue ReadingField of Dreams finally gets its game in Iowa
By Joshua Mellin, CNN Is this heaven? No, It’s Iowa. It’s the place where dreams came true for baseball fans, as the Chicago White Sox…
Continue ReadingTracking Warmth Into the Weekend
Air Quality (as of 8 AM)GOOD for all reporting stations WEATHER STORYThe big monsoonal high is on vacation over in Texas currently, but will nudge…
Continue ReadingIntel officials draft classified report as they near finish of 90-day Covid probe
By Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Intelligence officials are nearing the end of a 90-day investigation into…
Continue ReadingHHS will require health care workforce to be vaccinated against Covid-19
By Jeremy Diamond and Devan Cole, CNN Covid-19 vaccinations will be required for the more than 25,000 health care staff and volunteers working at the…
Continue ReadingLeVar Burton fans’ love not in ‘Jeopardy!’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Answer: This person not being selected to host “Jeopardy!” has caused a bit of outrage. Who is LeVar Burton?…
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