February 2020

Q and A: When your hip and knee both need to be replaced

February 13, 2020 2:11 PM KVIA Administrator

Do you need both your hip and knee replaced? Get all your questions answered here.

Some House Democrats are starting to get very nervous about Bernie Sanders

February 13, 2020 2:11 PM CNN

Following Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ victory in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary, some of the most vulnerable House Democrats are expressing significant unease at the prospect of sharing a national ticket with an avowed democratic socialist. “I think it would have some significant down-ballot effects, and what I tell everybody is he may well win the

Prosecutors seek nearly 5 years for former Baltimore mayor

February 13, 2020 2:08 PM Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal prosecutors want the disgraced former mayor of Baltimore to be sentenced to nearly five years in prison for the scheme involving sales of her self-published “Healthy Holly” children’s books. In a sentencing memorandum filed Thursday, prosecutors told a judge that a sentence of 57 months in prison would be an “adequate

Hope Hicks expected to return to White House

February 13, 2020 2:04 PM CNN

President Donald Trump’s former communications director Hope Hicks — one of his most influential confidantes and a longtime loyalist — is expected to return to the White House in an adviser role, a White House official confirmed to CNN. She will return to an administration gearing up for reelection and serve a President freshly intent

Oklahoma takes a step toward banning conversion therapy

February 13, 2020 2:04 PM CNN

Oklahoma is the latest state to take a step toward banning conversion therapy. A state House committee passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit licensed medical practitioners from providing conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that seeks to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, to anyone younger than 18. The bill, titled the

Considering cataract surgery? Here’s what you should know

February 13, 2020 2:03 PM KVIA Administrator

Considering cataract surgery? Here’s what you should know

Respite care: What it is and how it can change your life

February 13, 2020 2:00 PM KVIA Administrator

Caring for an aging loved one, especially a parent, can take more commitment than any full-time job. Learn what respite care is and how it can change your life.

The full extent of World War II damage to Big Ben has only just been discovered

February 13, 2020 1:58 PM CNN

Workers have discovered “extensive” World War II bomb damage on the tower that houses London’s famous Big Ben clock, which will force the cost of restoring it to rise by £18.6 million ($24.3m). In a statement, the House of Commons — which is housed in an adjoining part of the same building — said remnants

‘Masked Singer’ kicks off legendary singer in surprise elimination

February 13, 2020 1:57 PM CNN

Miss Monster was eliminated on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer” and shocked the panel when she was revealed to be a truly legendary singer. Monster performed a rendition of Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me,” and her hairstylist gave a clue as to who was behind the mask, calling her a “spiritual mom” who

Women and Alzheimer’s disease

February 13, 2020 1:49 PM KVIA Administrator

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, especially in women. See factors that may affect a woman’s risk.

Police: Masked gunman kills woman during home invasion

February 13, 2020 1:46 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LAKEWOOD, WA (KCPQ) — A Lakewood father and daughter were terrorized early Tuesday morning when a home invasion turned violent. Three people were in the apartment when the crooks barged in. The father and another person were unharmed, but his 36-year-old daughter was shot and killed by one

CA Police Deploy ‘Bola Wrap’ Restraint To Hook Criminals’ Legs Together

February 13, 2020 1:39 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FOSTER CITY, CA (KPIX) — The Foster City Police Department is the first in the Bay Area to start using new “bola wrap” technology to restrain criminals without using lethal force. It’s a high-tech version of an old-fashioned throwing weapon used to capture cattle. The device shoots out

Uber is letting customers in Arizona book cars with a 1-800 number

February 13, 2020 1:35 PM CNN

Uber made the concept of booking a cab with a phone call seem outdated. Now it’s trying to bring it back. The ride-hailing firm is testing out a new toll-free phone number in Arizona that people can call to book a car without needing a smartphone. Passengers can call 1-833-USE-UBER to reach an Uber contractor

La Salle seeks revenge on St. Louis

February 13, 2020 1:30 PM Associated Press

La Salle (11-12, 2-9) vs. Saint Louis (17-7, 6-5) Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis goes for the season sweep over La Salle after winning the previous matchup in Philadelphia. The teams last played each other on Jan. 29, when the Billikens shot 41.7 percent from the field and

Holy Cross looks for home win vs Lafayette

February 13, 2020 1:30 PM Associated Press

Lafayette (15-9, 7-6) vs. Holy Cross (3-23, 2-11) Hart Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts; Saturday, 2:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross looks for its sixth straight win over Lafayette at Hart Recreation Center. The last victory for the Leopards at Holy Cross was a 76-64 win on Feb. 19, 2014. TEAM LEADERSHIP: Holy Cross’ Joe

Hartford looks to sweep UMass Lowell

February 13, 2020 1:30 PM Associated Press

UMass Lowell (10-16, 4-7) vs. Hartford (14-12, 7-4) Chase Family Arena, West Hartford, Connecticut; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMass Lowell seeks revenge on Hartford after dropping the first matchup in Lowell. The teams last played each other on Jan. 8, when the Hawks shot 50 percent from the field while limiting UMass Lowell

Surgical Robot Helps Transplant Kidney From Woman To Her Mother

February 13, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story GLOUCESTER, MA (WBZ) — Gloucester grandmother Nettie Williams helped get her grandchildren ready to go out for dinner Thursday night, to celebrate her 54th birthday. “You just wouldn’t think that I’ve just had a kidney transplant,” she said with a big smile. She did, though, ending two years

Grandparents, uncle charged in beating death of 12-year-old

February 13, 2020 1:27 PM Associated Press

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — The grandparents of a 12-year-old boy who was beaten to death in West Yellowstone were charged Thursday with deliberate homicide along with the victim’s 14-year-old uncle. James Sasser Jr., 47, and Patricia Batts, 48, appeared in Gallatin County Justice Court in the Feb. 3 death of James Alex Hurley. Bail was

Some Dallas Elementary School Students Surprised, Excited To Receive New Bikes, Helmets

February 13, 2020 1:24 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, TX (KTVT) — First and second graders at Dallas ISD’s Reagan Elementary School in Oak Cliff thought they were learning how to be safe. But little did they realize, they were about to be surprised. Each of the 83 students received a new bike and helmet. Employees

Judge blocks Microsoft from starting Pentagon cloud contract, handing early win to Amazon

February 13, 2020 1:22 PM CNN

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block Microsoft from beginning work on the Pentagon’s multibillion-dollar cloud computing contract, in an early court victory for Amazon. The contents of the decision, issued Thursday by Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith in the US Court of Federal Claims, remains under seal. But the order increases the pressure on the

Una mujer es acusada de robar más de US$ 500.000 de su iglesia, supuestamente usando algunos de los fondos para pagar su boda

February 13, 2020 1:15 PM CNN

(CNN) — Una secretaria de iglesia ha sido acusada de malversar US$ 561.777 de la iglesia de Nueva Jersey en la que trabajó como voluntaria, según la oficina del fiscal del condado de Burlington. Taisha D. Smith-DeJoseph, de 43 años, fue responsable de supervisar las finanzas de la iglesia y abrió cuentas bancarias electrónicas para

Texas Church Frees Residents Of $2.2M In Medical Debt

February 13, 2020 1:13 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FRISCO, TX (KTVT ) — For many in Collin County, mounting medical debt will soon be erased thanks to the generosity of one Frisco church. “In just Collin County this week we purchased $2.2 million worth of medical debt and forgave it all,” Josh Craft, the executive pastor

Stolen Bees To Be Returned To Colorado Farm

February 13, 2020 1:06 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NORTHGLENN, CO (KCNC) — The owner of a farm in Northglenn where 30,000 bees were stolen says someone thought they could take them since the property was being sold. They tell CBS4 the bees and hives were posted on Craigslist for more than $600. An experienced beekeeper who

This New York deli offers customers free food if they can solve simple math problems

February 13, 2020 1:04 PM CNN

A sandwich, a soda or maybe even a chocolate bar to satisfy a midnight craving: These are some of the many things you’d expect to find at a New York deli and convenience store. But customers at Lucky Candy in the Bronx get an entirely different experience, and it’s all thanks to cashier Ahmed Alwan.

If you’re buying the Samsung S20 for 5G, you may want to wait

February 13, 2020 1:02 PM CNN

Samsung is hyping its first full line of 5G-enabled flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra — introduced at the company’s “Unpacked” event Tuesday. The 5G line is a key differentiator for Samsung as it aims to protect its top spot in the smartphone market. US wireless carriers also latched onto the

Chasing Geese Is Big Business For Colorado Man

February 13, 2020 1:00 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LITTLETON, CO (KCNC) — A Littleton man has made a business out of getting rid of one of the biggest nuisances in the Denver metro area… geese. Tim Eubank is the owner of Up and Away Goose Control, a business that uses dogs to chase geese of private

Police: About 4 Tons Of Trash Removed From Problem Home in CA

February 13, 2020 12:55 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, CA (KOVR ) — A notorious problem home in a Fairfield has been cleaned up after months of complaints from neighbors, police say. Fairfield police say they’ve been fielding reports of drug use, criminal activity, and trash building up at the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue home

Stocks are near record highs, but people are still not investing

February 13, 2020 12:54 PM CNN

The US stock market is at near record levels. So why are some investors still sitting on the sidelines? The S&P 500 — the broadest measure of America’s stock market — closed at another all-time high on Wednesday. The index has climbed more than 4.5% this year. The Dow is a whisker away from 30,000

Arkansas Police Say Goodbye To K9 Officer Chico

February 13, 2020 12:52 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, AR (KFSM) — The Fort Smith Police Department announced the death of K-9 Officer Chico Thursday (Feb. 13), who was a vital part of taking illegal narcotics off the streets over the last decade. Chico was born on Oct. 11, 2010. He passed away on Wednesday,

Woman Slashed In Face, Arm During Train Commute Swears Off Ever Taking Subway Again

February 13, 2020 12:50 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS ) — A 23-year-old woman remains hospitalized Thursday after she was slashed hours earlier in what police are calling a random attack on the subway. The incident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Wednesday on board a 6 train pulling into the Brook Avenue station

Month: February 2020