READ: President-elect Joe Biden’s Thanksgiving address as prepared for delivery
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed Americans ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read his remarks, as prepared for delivery, below.
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‘We’re all in this together,’ Biden says of virus fight in message to the nation on eve of Thanksgiving
WILMINGTON, Delaware — On the eve of Thanksgiving, President-elect Joe Biden delivered an address to the American people from Delaware. The coronavirus pandemic was at the fore of Biden’s message, which comes the same day that the U.S. passed the grim milestone of 260,000 lives lost to coronavirus. Biden reflected on the first Thanksgiving authorized by the Continental Congress
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No solo en palabras: ilustradores le dicen ‘adiós’ a Maradona
(CNN Español) — Un barrilete (cósmico) remonta vuelo en el universo. Dios le pide a Maradona que le autografíe una pelota. Una niña con la camiseta de la selección argentina puesta pide que la dejen llorar. Compartimos algunas de las ilustraciones que homenajean al astro del fútbol luego de que se confirmara que murió a
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Man charged following altercation with store employees who asked him to wear mask
Click here for updates on this story PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI (Kenosha News) — A California man was in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Monday after he allegedly argued and tried to fight with local wholesale club outlet employees when they told him that he needed to wear a mask inside the store. Cameron A. Gunther,
Continue Reading Man on probation for selling meth is arrested again for peddling the drug
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, IA (QUAD-CITY TIMES) — A Davenport man on probation for selling methamphetamine has been arrested for peddling meth and possessing a firearm. Donnie Wayne Robinson Jr., 34, of 1915 W. 7th St., is charged with one count of possession with the intent to deliver more than 5
Continue Reading Man on probation for selling meth arrested again
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, IA (QUAD CITY-TIMES) — A Davenport man on probation for selling methamphetamine has been arrested for peddling meth and possessing a firearm. Donnie Wayne Robinson Jr., 34, of 1915 W. 7th St., is charged with one count of possession with the intent to deliver more than 5
Continue Reading Faith groups working together to provide $25,000 to local flood survivors
Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN, USA (WNEM ) — St. John’s and Holy Family Episcopal Churches are working with the Islamic Center for Midland to provide more than $25,000 in support for local flood survivors. The Islamic Center of Midland, along with Midland Area Interfaith Friends, has given aid to more than
Continue Reading Flint officer facing additional charges after 2nd victim steps forward
Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN, USA (WNEM ) — A Flint police officer accused of raping a girl is facing additional charges. Justin Eric McLeod, a 36-year-old man from Flushing, was arraigned on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 18 on nine charges related to raping a minor. Those charges include: Four counts of criminal
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Trump’s outcasts in the civil and foreign service may get a second chance under Biden
It’s been a hard four years for many career government servants. Their expertise was set aside for President Donald Trump’s flashy political appointees, and their fellow professionals were marginalized, derided as “Deep State’ interlopers and even fired. But President-elect Joe Biden’s early picks for top positions are giving hope to career professionals throughout government —
Continue Reading Embajada de China en Brasil rechaza las acusaciones de espionaje del diputado Eduardo Bolsonaro
(CNN) — La Embajada de China en Brasil rechazó este martes los señalamientos del diputado Eduardo Bolsonaro —hijo del presidente Bolsonaro— en los que acusó al país asiático de espionaje cibernético. “Tales declaraciones, infundadas, no condicen con su cargo como presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores de la Cámara de Diputados”, señalaron desde la
Continue Reading Así fue como Diego Maradona redefinió el fútbol en menos de cinco minutos
(CNN) — Si la historia del cine se dividió alguna vez en el antes y el después de «Lo que el viento se llevó», podría decirse que la historia de la Copa del Mundo de fútbol se puede definir en un antes y un después del partido entre Inglaterra y Argentina, hace 34 años, con
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Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at the age of 60
Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died of a heart attack at the age of 60, his lawyer Matias Morla confirmed to CNN. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news on Wednesday and posted a short message on its social media platforms. “The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow
Continue Reading Coronavirus task force calls on states to ‘further accelerate mitigation’
The White House coronavirus task force is recommending a significant increase in testing as well as additional, accelerated mitigation measures in its weekly reports to states. Multiple state reports dated November 22 and obtained by CNN show a critical assessment from the task force at a time when it says Americans must undertake “significant behavior
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Ravens-Steelers Thanksgiving matchup postponed due to Covid-19 cases
The Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers game scheduled for Thanksgiving night has been postponed and moved to Sunday due to positive Covid-19 cases within the Ravens organization, the NFL said. “This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with
Continue Reading Leaders vote to opt out of Kansas’ mask mandate
Click here for updates on this story LEAVENWORTH, KS (KCTV/KSMO) — Leavenworth County’s Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 Wednesday morning to opt out of the Kansas governor’s statewide mask mandate that Gov. Laura Kelly announced last week. The statewide mandate allows individual entities to opt out, but so far, all Kansas counties in the Kansas
Continue Reading Lawrence hotel will serve as shelter for people needing to quarantine because of COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, KS (KCTV/KSMO) — Douglas County and its Unified Command partners are opening a new hotel-based shelter for people in need of isolation or quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test or possible exposure. Led by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and local community referral partners, they will
Continue Reading Biden appears to pour cold water on Warren and Sanders joining Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden appeared to pour cold water on the idea of nominating Sens. Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders to his Cabinet, suggesting he would instead like to keep them in the US Senate to help him carry out a progressive agenda. Biden told NBC in an interview aired Tuesday night that there is already
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El Paso Catholic church pastor, who survived being held hostage by African rebels, dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Catholic church pastor is among the city’s latest victims to die from Covid-19 after battling the virus for about a week, the diocese said Wednesday. Rev. Jose Luis Garayoa, 68, was the pastor of Little Flower parish in El Paso’s Mission Valley since 2018. He died Tuesday at
Continue Reading PD: Man broke into Circle K; drank milk, ate protein bars before getting caught smoking a cigarette
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Police arrested 24-year-old Bruce Swain after they say he broke into a Circle K located at 10 North University Boulevard. Police say the incident happened at approximately 2:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25. According to police, officers were dispatched to the location after a
Continue Reading Milwaukee County recount nearing finish line
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — The Milwaukee County Board of Canvassers continue to work as the recount heads into its final days. The canvassers will work at the Wisconsin Center at least until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and may possibly go later. They’ll work every day except Thanksgiving
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Early voting begins in runoff election for El Paso mayor, city council seats
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting began Wednesday for El Paso’s Dec. 12 runoff election that will decide the city’s mayoral race as well the District 2 and District 4 city council seats. Voters can cast a ballot at any of the 28 early voting sites. Those polling sites will be closed for Thanksgiving and
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Diego Maradona dies aged 60
Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news on Wednesday and posted a short message on its social media platforms. “The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You will
Continue Reading 10 acciones que también son violencia contra la mujer (aunque cueste reconocerlas)
(CNN Español) — Tu pareja te dijo que quería tener la contraseña de tu cuenta de Instagram porque entre ustedes no hay secretos. Te reecontraste con tus amigas luego de meses sin verlas y pasaste la noche respondiendo sus mensajes, porque sabes que no le gusta cuando te demoras en contestar. Te acusa constantemente de
Continue Reading OSU veterinary hospital team performs surgery on lioness saved from ‘Tiger King’ zoo
Click here for updates on this story CORVALLIS, OR (KPTV) — A 5-year-old lioness that was previously a resident of an infamous big cat facility is receiving the care she needs in Oregon. According to Oregon State University, doctors at the university’s veterinary hospital performed a surgery on Chobe the lioness on Monday. In 2018,
Continue Reading MPD: Man broke into Circle K; drank milk, ate protein bars before getting caught smoking a cigarette
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — olice arrested 24-year-old Bruce Swain after they say he broke into a Circle K located at 10 North University Boulevard. Police say the incident happened at approximately 2:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25. According to police, officers were dispatched to the location after a
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Indigenous people across the US want their land back — and the movement is gaining momentum
Around this time every year, Americans come together to share a feast commemorating a myth about its first inhabitants. An indigenous tribe did eat with the Pilgrims in 1621 and sign a treaty with the colonists that had settled on their shores — an act of survival rather one of goodwill and friendship. But the
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Deming man killed in shootout with police after high-speed chase
DEMING, New Mexico — Two Deming police officers fatally shot a man who opened fire on them during an encounter following a high-speed car chase that ended in a crash, the New Mexico State Police said Wednesday. A state police statement said the gunfire occurred Tuesday afternoon in Deming behind a house on Spruce Street,
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Slack stock spikes on reports of Salesforce deal
Slack shares shot up as much as 28% Wednesday, despite being halted twice for volatility, following a report that Salesforce has been in talks to acquire the workplace messaging app. Salesforce shares were down more than 4% on the news. The talks were first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Any deal would likely value
Continue Reading Pandemic inauguration could cut the choir, standing-room-only parties and maybe the historic lunch
Outside President Donald Trump’s bedroom window on the north side of the White House is the sound of building: hammers, drills, the beep-beep of trucks backing up and metal planks clanking into place. Construction of the parade platform for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration festivities is well underway. The viewing stand and bleachers are almost complete
Continue Reading Crews find body of 19-year-old missing after car plunges into lake
Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KOCO) — Officials with the Oklahoma City Fire Department confirmed Wednesday morning that they have found the body of a 19-year-old who went missing after a vehicle plunged into Lake Hefner. According to the fire department, at about 1 a.m. Tuesday, emergency crews responded to
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