July 2020

The Plastic Free July challenge is here to help you rid your life of single-use plastic waste

July 4, 2020 10:08 PM CNN

Unlike dance battles and dangerous dares, here’s a “challenge” just about anyone can get behind. The Australia-based Plastic Free…

Mexico tops 30,000 virus deaths for 5th in world, but Juárez sees fewest deaths in months

July 4, 2020 7:33 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico topped 30,000 Covid-19 deaths Saturday, overtaking France as the country with the fifth-highest death toll since the…

As coronavirus cases skyrocket, US marks July Fourth with pleas for people to skip the parties

July 4, 2020 7:18 PM CNN

After a week of skyrocketing coronavirus cases in the United States, officials are issuing a stark warning this July Fourth: Skip the parties. If you…

StormTrack Weather: Chances for isolated t-storms remain in the forecast tonight

July 4, 2020 7:00 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Isolated thunderstorms continue across the area, mainly east of the area and near the International Border. Storm motions this…

Mexican soldiers kill 12 gunmen in city on border with Texas

July 4, 2020 6:58 PM Associated Press

NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico — Mexican soldiers patrolling in the Texas border city of Nuevo Laredo came under fire from drug cartel gunmen, then killed 12…

6th Las Cruces nursing home sees virus infection as Doña Ana County sets weekly new case record

July 4, 2020 6:26 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials said Doña Ana County posted 56 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, accounting for nearly 20% of the…

Former Phillies pitcher, three others die in Utah plane crash

July 4, 2020 5:48 PM CNN

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyson Brummett was among four people killed when a small plane crashed in Utah on Friday, authorities said. The…

5 UTEP student-athletes diagnosed with virus, athletic facilities closed until July 16

July 4, 2020 5:41 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Five UTEP student-athletes have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Saturday, prompting the temporary closure of all…

Protest briefly halted Brooklyn-bound traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York

July 4, 2020 5:34 PM CNN

A protest march on Saturday led to the temporary closure of all Brooklyn-bound lanes on New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, officials say.…

A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida

July 4, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

A case of a rare, brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida. The Florida Department of Health announced the confirmed case of Naegleria…

Florida inmates will comfort dogs frightened by Fourth of July fireworks

July 4, 2020 3:55 PM CNN

For most people, the Fourth of July means cookouts, sunny afternoons by the pool, and evenings full of fireworks. But for dogs, the loud bangs can be…

Bayern Munich remains on course for historic treble with German Cup win over Bayer Leverkusen

July 4, 2020 3:50 PM CNN

Two down, one to go. Bayern Munich came out on top in a thrilling German Cup final, beating Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 to secure its 20th title and remain…

A hiker died after a fall at the Grand Canyon

July 4, 2020 2:58 PM CNN

A woman hiking at the Grand Canyon National Park died after a fall, park officials said on Saturday. Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale,…

Some Americans mark Fourth of July with protests

July 4, 2020 2:25 PM CNN

As Americans celebrate an Independence Day like no other on Saturday, some are practicing their First Amendment rights by demonstrating about racism,…

Dream wedding for free

July 4, 2020 2:24 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NEW MILFORD, PA (WNEP ) — On this Friday in Susquehanna County, Mr. and Mrs.…

Google Maps releases new features to help people navigate coronavirus hot spots

July 4, 2020 2:03 PM CNN

Google Maps has launched new features to help users safely get around during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 11 million people worldwide have…

Family offers reward for return of Big Foot statue

July 4, 2020 1:37 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV ) — A statue of Bigfoot was stolen from a Brightwood…

Family furious after 87-year-old mother tests positive twice for COVID-19

July 4, 2020 1:17 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — Even bound to a walker, and no car to get here there,…

Frederick Douglass’ descendants recite his famous speech about July 4th

July 4, 2020 1:09 PM CNN

For the Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass‘ descendants read excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of…

Bystander rescues mother, child after they capsize in NC river

July 4, 2020 1:06 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, NC (WLOS ) — A mother and her young child were rescued after their…

An 8-year-old killed in shooting at an Alabama mall has been identified

July 4, 2020 1:04 PM CNN

An 8-year-old boy shot to death at a suburban shopping mall in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday has been identified as Royta Giles Jr., school…

Nope, every dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years, researchers now say

July 4, 2020 12:57 PM CNN

How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido…

Hey, sports fans: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo crush the hot dog contest — again

July 4, 2020 12:44 PM CNN

NEW YORK, NY — Sports fans are hungrier than ever for competition on TV, and the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest served it…

Pit bull shot dead after woman leads sheriff’s deputies on chase in Hudspeth County

July 4, 2020 12:23 PM David Burge

FORT HANCOCK, Texas — Deputies shot a dog dead Saturday morning after a chase along Interstate 10 near Fort Hancock, officials with the Hudspeth…

As coronavirus cases spike in Arizona, a neighboring Mexican state tries to shut out Americans

July 4, 2020 12:22 PM CNN

US and Mexican discourse regarding the shared border typically centers on efforts to keep Mexicans from traveling north. But this weekend, as Arizona…

Fans travel to Charles City, IA, to support athlete victim of racial slurs

July 4, 2020 11:44 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story CHARLES CITY, IA (Globe Gazette) — The Charles City baseball team was home for a…

Teen sensation Mason Greenwood boosts Manchester United’s Champions League hopes

July 4, 2020 11:42 AM CNN

Teenage sensation Mason Greenwood scored two brilliant goals in a 5-2 hammering of relegation-threatened Bournemouth, bolstering Manchester…

27-year Marine veteran gets ‘Military Makeover’ after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan

July 4, 2020 11:35 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story DACULA, GA (Gwinnett Daily Post ) — The word “home” has taken different…

Latin America sees half of all new Covid-19 infections as health systems flounder

July 4, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

At the end of April, video emerged from the main hospital in the Brazilian city of Manaus of bodies lined up in corridors, the victims of a sudden…

Seattle protesters struck by car; suspect in custody, police say

July 4, 2020 9:26 AM CNN

Two women were seriously hurt early Saturday morning when a vehicle drove into a group of protesters in Seattle, authorities say. A suspect faces…

Month: July 2020