The Supreme Court left in place on Monday President Donald Trump’s ban on bump stocks, turning away an appeal from owners of the device and gun rights groups. Last year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives banned bump stock devices — attachments that essentially allow shooters to fire semiautomatic rifles continuously with one
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Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Amid coronavirus concerns, some places of worship in metro Atlanta are now taking precautionary steps. The Archdiocese of Atlanta sent out an advisory to give parishes options to stay safe. The letter mentions certain changes for communion. A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
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EL PASO, Texas — An armed man, involved in what police described as a “family violence incident” surrendered to SWAT officers after being inside an Upper Valley home for several hours Monday. The situation unfolded at 997 White River Place. A police detective said 25-year-old Pedro Romero broke into the home about 7 a.m. and
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Courtroom reality show “Judge Judy” is coming to an end after 25 years, CNN has confirmed. Host Judy Sheindlin initially revealed the news during a pre-taped appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” saying the show’s upcoming season would be its last on CBS. “I’ve had a 25-year-long marriage with CBS, and it’s been successful. Next
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A woman in San Antonio who had previously tested negative twice for the coronavirus, and was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is now back in quarantine after a subsequent test came back positive. Calling it a federal “screw-up,” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is requesting that Americans
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(CNN Español) — La Oficina Nacional de Emergencia del Ministerio del Interior y Seguridad Pública de Chile (ONEMI) informa que se registra un incendio estructural en bodega en la comuna de Pudahuel (Región Metropolitana de Santiago). En un breve comunicado publicado este lunes indicaron que hasta el momento no se reportaron personas lesionados. En el
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Shannen Doherty is getting by with a little help from her friends. The “Beverly Hills 90210” star shared an update Sunday on her battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Doherty posted a series of photos on her verified Instagram account, including one with model Anne Marie Kortright and celebrity trainer Kira Stokes. “After a year
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg reached the top tier of Democratic presidential candidates through a combination of skill, substance, timing, and savvy media strategy. With pivotal help from Democratic communications strategist Lis Smith, the 38-year-old former mayor developed a reputation as one of the most accessible candidates in national politics. Politico’s Carla Marinucci broke the news about Buttigieg’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A Kansas City man is using the platform he was given to make Kansas City and the world more inclusive. Wesley Hamilton is a hero in the most recent season of Netflix’s Queer Eye. He now owns a gym and non-profit called “Disabled
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Members of the Electoral College get their authority from the US Constitution, not states, and shouldn’t be punished for voting their conscience when it comes to presidential nominees, Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig told the Supreme Court in a court filing Monday. The case, which the justices will hear next month with a ruling expected by
Continue Reading Washington (CNN) — El exalcalde de South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg está sopesando si respalda a Joe Biden después de abandonar la carrera presidencial demócrata el domingo por la noche y luego de hablar por teléfono con el exvicepresidente y con el expresidente Barack Obama. Es probable que haya un respaldo para Biden, dijeron dos
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A disgruntled former security guard shot one person and took more than 30 others hostage in a day-long siege at a shopping mall near the Philippines capital Manila before releasing them after an apology from his bosses. Archie Paray shot and wounded a security guard after entering Virra Mall, in the Greenhills shopping complex, at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that will help struggling residents stay in their homes. House Bill 5124, Pay As You Stay (PAYS), will give affordable payment plans and eliminate penalties, interest, and fees to help residents manage their property taxes “Pay As You Stay
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For days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that the spread of novel coronavirus to New York was imminent. “You can’t have it in this many cases on the globe, and in this many places in the country, and it not be in New York,” the governor said. His prediction came true. On Monday, Cuomo said the
Continue Reading Top US military officials said the US military is planning for all scenarios as it faces the coronavirus, including a pandemic should the spread of the virus reach that point. “The United States military looks at a wide variety of scenarios,” Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at the Pentagon,
Continue Reading Netflix is leaning into their comedy game. The streaming service is launching the “Netflix is a Joke Fest” from April 27 to May 3 in Los Angeles, a rep for the the streaming service tells CNN. Ali Wong and Dave Chappelle will headline the festival, which will feature over 100 shows throughout 20 venues around
Continue Reading Israel is holding its third election in 11 months, with voters trying to find a way to break the country’s seemingly intractable political deadlock. Like the two polls held in 2019, Monday’s vote pits Israel’s longest-serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, against former military chief, Benny Gantz. Opinion polls have barely shifted in this third round of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — A huge crowd is expected to let their voices be heard in the marijuana legalization debate at a hearing on Monday. The latest plan would allow adults 21 and older to have and buy up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana from licensed retailers. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, OR (KPTV) — Saturday night served up a special treat for San Francisco 49ers fans in the Rose City. Portland’s own Kendrick Bourne was in town to meet and greet some of his biggest fans back home. Bang, bang, and bowling with the Niner Gang, from the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — In the Mid-City neighborhood near Orleans Parish Prison is an organization dedicated to helping folks who have served time. They’re called The First 72+(plus) and every Friday during Lent you can help them help others. Executive Director Ben Smith told us, “The First
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WERNERSVILLE, PA (WPMT) — A Berks County mother is battling with insurance companies to get her son the treatment he needs. Doctors have prescribed the toddler the most expensive drug in the world. Yet, his insurance companies deny coverage. “What is my child’s life worth to you,” asked
Continue Reading Central banks around the world are trying to keep investors calm as the coronavirus outbreak continues to deliver blows to financial markets and the world economy. Policymakers at major central banks say they are prepared to take steps as necessary to limit the damage caused by the virus as investors try to turn the page
Continue Reading Perhaps Kevin Costner’s famously bloated 1995 film “Waterworld” deserves more credit. A new study suggests that our planet could have been entirely covered in water after all, about 3.2 billion years ago, researchers said. In order to investigate ancient Earth, University of Colorado Boulder researcher Boswell Wing and study co-author Benjamin Johnson had to dig
Continue Reading Climate change poses an existential threat to the world’s sandy beaches, and that as many as half of them could disappear by the end of the century, a new study has found. Even by 2050 some coastlines could be unrecognizable from what we see today, with 14% to 15% facing severe erosion. While the amount
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Public health experts have consistently warned that the novel coronavirus outbreak presents a unique public health threat to the African continent. The World Health Organization says that only eight countries are ready to deal with the outbreak. Up until recently, most have lacked any diagnostic capability and few countries on the continent have sufficient health
Continue Reading Wendy’s is finally entering the breakfast battle this week, so McDonald’s is trying to throw a knockout blow. McDonald’s has deemed Monday “National Egg McMuffin Day” and it’s luring people in with free sandwiches. The chain also said in a press release that the day is intended to celebrate the “best” fast food breakfast sandwich
Continue Reading The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the presidential election. The court’s move ensures another major shift in the political landscape during the election season on an issue that has dominated American politics for the last decade. It will be the third
Continue Reading Former President Barack Obama did something this weekend that he’s been unable to do so far in the Democratic primary race: Call former Vice President Joe Biden and offer his congratulations. While the two men speak regularly, the call from Obama on Saturday night came after Biden’s victory in South Carolina. But the words of
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The Premier League says it is monitoring the coronavirus situation ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. The league has issued guidelines to all 20 clubs in English football’s top tier, and is following the same procedures outlined by the National Health Service for all other businesses and venues used by large numbers of people, it said
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg had a plan heading into February: Turn a strong performance in Iowa into enough momentum to compete in New Hampshire, notch a strong showing in Nevada and survive South Carolina. By winning the most delegates in Iowa and placing within a few percentage points behind Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in New Hampshire, the
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