January 2020

Elusive emu spotted wandering the streets of a Doña Ana County neighborhood

January 23, 2020 12:52 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An elusive emu has been spotted wandering around the Doña Ana County area. A photo of the large exotic bird was shared to…

A Virginia middle school canceled its cultural exchange program with Chinese students over coronavirus fears

January 23, 2020 12:46 PM CNN

Just one day after the first case of Wuhan coronavirus was confirmed in the US, a middle school canceled an on-campus cultural exchange program with…

Authorities warn of TikTok ‘outlet challenge’ causing fires

January 23, 2020 12:46 PM CNN

Authorities in Massachusetts are warning of an electrical “outlet challenge” video on TikTok after three incidents sparked concern,…

The Doomsday Clock is closer than ever to midnight. Here’s why that matters

January 23, 2020 12:43 PM CNN

The Doomsday Clock was reset Thursday to just 100 seconds before midnight — the closest we have ever been to the complete and total…

CNN cancels Democratic presidential town halls because of impeachment trial

January 23, 2020 12:42 PM CNN

CNN has canceled the Democratic presidential town halls scheduled to take place next week ahead of the Iowa caucuses because of the ongoing…

‘World’s worst cat’ needs a home! Don’t worry, ‘she’s just a jerk.’

January 23, 2020 12:42 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Mitchell County Animal Rescue is searching for…

A black high school basketball player walked into a locker room to see a drawing of a stick figure on a noose with his name

January 23, 2020 12:40 PM CNN

Just before two rival West Virginia high school basketball teams were about to face off, an African American player walked into the guest locker room…

The NFL says no to Super Bowl tailgating in Hard Rock Stadium parking lots

January 23, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

Fans heading to Miami Garden’s Hard Rock Stadium for the Super Bowl will have to leave their grills, tents and elaborate tailgating rigs at…

What’s the key to a long life? 101-year-old Las Cruces man says ‘don’t die’

January 23, 2020 12:23 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man celebrated his 101st birthday with family, friends who came in from around the southwest and all the…

Cremation has replaced traditional burials in popularity in America and people are getting creative with those ashes

January 23, 2020 12:17 PM CNN

The days of most Americans choosing a casket and traditional graveside burial for their funerals are over. Cremation became the top choice in 2015…

James Taylor announced a new album and a tour with Jackson Browne

January 23, 2020 12:11 PM CNN

James Taylor announced he’s releasing a new album with renditions of more than a dozen classic standards, including “Almost Like Being In…

Drummer Joey Kramer loses battle to play with Aerosmith at Grammys

January 23, 2020 12:07 PM CNN

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer won’t get to play with the band at Grammy events this weekend, a Massachusetts court has decided. Kramer, a…

PD: 91-year-old man charged with rape

January 23, 2020 12:05 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — A 91-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually…

US surgeon general says doctors aren’t encouraging enough smokers to quit

January 23, 2020 11:57 AM CNN

A new report by the US surgeon general points to tobacco smoking as the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United…

Councilman Suggests New Office To Help Puerto Ricans Transition To Life In New York

January 23, 2020 11:56 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS ) — Historically, New York City has had the largest population…

GrubHub has a solution to its delivery problems: Takeout

January 23, 2020 11:54 AM CNN

GrubHub is getting crushed by competition, so it’s fighting back with a new service that targets diners who want to pick up their food instead…

La exdirectora de los Grammy, Deborah Dugan, demanda a la academia de grabación por presunto acoso sexual

January 23, 2020 11:51 AM CNN

(CNN) — La exdirectora ejecutiva de los Grammy, Deborah Dugan, presentó una demanda contra la Academia Nacional de Artes y Ciencias de la…

Graham congratulated Schiff on ‘good job’ in presenting argument in Senate impeachment trial

January 23, 2020 11:51 AM CNN

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham congratulated Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead House impeachment manager, on a job well done after day two of the…

Uber prepares to test its self-driving cars in Washington, DC

January 23, 2020 11:49 AM CNN

Uber is laying the groundwork to bring its self-driving cars to the nation’s capital. The ridesharing company said Thursday that it will begin…

Mystery hero who saved baby in El Paso Walmart shooting may have been identified

January 23, 2020 11:48 AM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Has the mystery man that El Paso police called a hero after the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting been found? A man has come forward to…

NSP: Footprints in snow lead troopers to suspected car thief

January 23, 2020 11:48 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — A suspected car thief led Nebraska State Patrol on a chase…

Maryland police officer suspended after video of ex-NBA player Delonte West spreads across Internet

January 23, 2020 11:46 AM CNN

A Maryland police officer who allegedly filmed a shirtless man speaking nonsensically to officers — after the man was punched and stomped in…

Los Angeles hate crime numbers were 40% higher in 2019 than in 2016, officials say

January 23, 2020 11:21 AM CNN

The number of hate crimes reported in Los Angeles last year rose about 10% from 2018 — and it was more than 40% higher than in 2016, a City…

911 emergency response times could be affected in parts of El Paso County due to fire contract dispute

January 23, 2020 11:16 AM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — A contract dispute between El Paso County’s Emergency Services Department and volunteer firefighters could affect response time for…

Voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy reproduced by 3-D printing a vocal tract

January 23, 2020 11:03 AM CNN

Scientists have revealed what the voice of a mummified Egyptian priest who lived 3,000 years ago would have sounded like by 3-D printing his vocal…

Teens caused $100K in damage to a brand new home in Hendersonville

January 23, 2020 11:01 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Teens were arrested for vandalizing a newly built home…

East Bay Wrestler Paralyzed In Match Returns To Wrestling Mat With Special Message

January 23, 2020 10:54 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PLEASANT HILL, CA (KPIX) — Two years ago, College High School student Ryan Joseph…

Woman who says she was raped by Lyft driver in downtown St. Louis files suit

January 23, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A nurse filed a lawsuit against Lyft and one of its drivers…

Dems make constitutional case against Trump

January 23, 2020 10:35 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — As the U.S. Senate trial of President Donald Trump resumed Thursday, lead House impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff of…

Police: Titans fan threatens to kill barbershop employees after championship loss

January 23, 2020 10:27 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Metro Police have arrested a die-hard Tennessee Titans fan…

Month: January 2020