Roger Stone is trying out a new line of work while he challenges his recent conviction. The longtime showman, political strategist and friend of President Donald Trump has joined Cameo, the website that allows users to pay for personalized video messages from celebrities, sports figures or musical artists. For $50, you can hear from Stone
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Click here for updates on this story Geneseo (WQAD) — With dine-in restaurants forced to stop their service in Illinois and Iowa, many are turning to carry out or curbside delivery. Sweet Peas in Geneseo started their curbside delivery on Tuesday during the lunch hour. They’re serving up their traditional corned beef and cabbage for
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Nueva York (CNN Business) — Hace una semana, Darrin Dixon no estaba tan preocupado por el coronavirus. Ahora está perdiendo el sueño ante la posibilidad de que el virus pueda costarle su camión de comida y su negocio de catering, que genera tres empleos, incluido el suyo. Las ventas en el camión de comida de
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Tom Brady, the six-time Super Bowl winner who is widely regarded as the greatest NFL quarterback in history, has said he will not be re-signing with the New England Patriots, ending one of the most successful partnerships in sports. The 42-year-old has spent his entire 20-year NFL career with the Patriots, leading the franchise to
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned Republican senators Tuesday morning that without action the coronavirus pandemic could drive up US unemployment to 20%, a Republican Senate source told CNN. Mnuchin’s comments came as he urged Republican senators to act on economic stimulus measures totaling $1 trillion designed to avert that kind of worst case scenario. Asked
Continue Reading Democratic primary voters across all three states heading to the polls on Tuesday said they trust former Vice President Joe Biden over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to handle a major crisis like the coronavirus pandemic facing the nation, according to preliminary findings from CNN primary polling. About 6 in 10 in Illinois and Arizona said
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China has announced it will expel journalists from three US media outlets, in a major escalation of tensions with Washington. The decision, effective immediately, will require US nationals working for the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal to return their press accreditation within 10 days, if their credentials expire before
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Omaha (WOWT) — All over the country, restaurants are closing their doors or changing the way they do business because of the threat of the coronavirus. But there’s one man here in Omaha who plans to open a restaurant even after restrictions have been put on every restaurant
Continue Reading Starting today, Uber and Lyft are suspending the pooled ride component of services in the US and Canada to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. UberPool and Lyft’s shared ride feature, which offer riders a lower price by allowing them to share the car with other passengers heading in the same direction, are now
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FORT BLISS, Texas — In a live-streamed town hall meeting Tuesday night, leadership at Fort Bliss said more than 400 soldiers were under quarantine – but it sought to calm concerns at the Army post about coronavirus. (You can watch the entire event in the video player above.) The 404 soldiers have all been quarantined
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Around the world tens of millions of people use cannabis. It’s legal for recreational use in 11 US states and Canada. In these and some other places, it’s also approved to treat some medical conditions. But a new analysis highlights that the debate over marijuana’s health risks and benefits is complicated and depends on the
Continue Reading President Donald Trump wants to quickly put more money in Americans’ pockets to help soften the economic blow many will face as the coronavirus disrupts life across the nation. “We don’t want people losing their jobs or not having money to live, when they were doing very well just four weeks ago,” Trump said at
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting the United States’ political calendar, sidelining presidential campaigns and forcing Americans to weigh the risks to their health if they go vote. Under unprecedented circumstances, three states — Arizona, Florida and Illinois — are set to hold their primaries Tuesday. Combined, they account for 441 pledged delegates — or 11%
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Omaha (WOWT) — The coronavirus outbreak is changing lives across the world. In spite of all of the bad, there is good. Oh here we go, here’s the hand sanitizer guy. Could I have one? Just in case, thank you. With her cart thoroughly wiped down and her
Continue Reading (CNN Español) – El cuestionado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, solicitó al Fondo Monetario Internacional un financiamiento de 5.000 millones de dólares “para fortalecer las capacidades de respuesta” del sistema de salud del país, según dijo el canciller Jorge Arreaza. Arreaza publicó en su cuenta de Twitter la misiva que Maduro envió a la directora
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NEW YORK, NY — Kevin Durant is among the four members of the Brooklyn Nets who have tested positive for the coronavirus. Only one player has shown symptoms while the other three are asymptomatic. All four players are currently isolated and under the care of team physicians, according to a statement from the team. It
Continue Reading New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo dismissed the possibility of an imminent shelter in place order Tuesday night after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers to prepare for the measure. “My job is to make sure that the state has a coordinated plan and it works everywhere. I don’t think shelter in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Swain County (WLOS) — Some are finding social distance during the coronavirus outbreak by getting outside and away from people. But even hikers along the Appalachian Trail are taking precautions. They said the Appalachian Trail is a good place to be during the coronavirus outbreak. They also said
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Buncombe County (WLOS) — With the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 on the rise worldwide, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue says it is important for Western North Carolina residents to include their pets in preparedness plans. Brother Wolf is joining the Humane Society of the United
Continue Reading The coronavirus outbreak has plunged the world’s economy into a global recession, according to S&P Global. The credit-rating agency, which determines the credit worthiness of governments and companies around the world, said Tuesday that the virus has severely disrupted economic activity — far more drastically than previous estimates. It said the damage to economic activity
Continue Reading President Donald Trump wasn’t planning to come before cameras Sunday, according to two people familiar with his plans. Thinking he’d only be meeting members of his coronavirus task force, the President put on a suit jacket, button-down shirt with an open collar and a blue “USA” baseball cap before heading downstairs to the West Wing.
Continue Reading (CNN Español) – El presidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, anunció este martes la suspensión de visitas familiares a las cárceles federales por 15 días y las visitas de abogados por cinco días. A través de su cuenta de Twitter, Bolsonaro señaló que se trata de una medida para prevenir el contagio por coronavirus entre la
Continue Reading Two Democratic senators asked the Federal Trade Commission to pursue enforcement action against Google Tuesday saying the company is continuing to allow ads for the sale of facemasks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said that despite Google announcing a ban on ads for protective facemasks last
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — ABC News projected that Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday night, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the coronavirus and building pressure on Bernie Sanders to abandon his campaign. The former vice president’s third big night in as many weeks came amid
Continue Reading (CNN Español) – La presidenta interina de Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, anunció nuevas medidas para luchar contra el coronavirus en el país. A partir de este martes, las fronteras del país se cerrarán para los extranjeros durante 48 horas. Solo podrán ingresar ciudadanos y residentes bolivianos, quienes deberán someterse a los protocolos de sanidad implementados por el
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Our next round of rain will arrive Wednesday and Wednesday night. Some areas could see .10″ while others could pick up .24″ or more in spots. Take an umbrella and light coat as temps will be cooler – in the lower 60’s. The stronger winds should hold off until early Thursday AM with gusts for
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The US Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule Tuesday that requires tobacco companies to place new graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and in advertisements. Beginning on June 18, 2021, the new cigarette health warnings will be required on cigarette packages and in advertisements, occupying the top 50% of the area on the
Continue Reading Coronavirus-related measures and shutdowns are expected to put millions of restaurant, bar and hospitality workers out of work, according to a report released Tuesday by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The company noted that orders to temporarily close or curtail operations at restaurants and bars in just a dozen US states and Washington,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Council of Judges late Monday afternoon announced a halt to all jury trials in the county’s district courts and suspended jury duty until further notice in an effort to help combat coronavirus. The Council said the district court clerk’s office would be operating with a skeletal staff. As
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) — As coronavirus concerns continue to grow, the United States District Court implemented a new temporary general order regarding the District of Hawaii. “The Court has weighed the right of the public to open access to the court against the need to protect the safety of
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