EL PASO, Texas — Jose “Jojo” Sanchez, a beloved emergency room technician at Del Sol Medical Center, has died from Covid-19 at age 74. His death came earlier this month, his family said. Bearing a signature walrus mustache, a knowing sparkle in his eye, and a playful attitude, coworkers described Jojo as “the kindest soul
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Drugmaker AstraZeneca announced on Monday that its experimental coronavirus vaccine has shown an average efficacy of 70% in large-scale trials — the latest of several vaccine trials worldwide to post their results this month. The average efficacy of 70% came from the average of two different dosing schedules tested as part of the trials in
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A group of former Republican national security officials penned a letter Monday calling for an orderly transition of power as President Donald Trump continues to dispute the results of the 2020 election and and block a formal transition, despite President-elect Joe Biden’s win. “We believe that President Trump’s refusal to concede the election and allow
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From the outfit to the hair to the chair dancing and lighting, Jennifer Lopez’s American Music Awards performance Sunday night looked very familiar to some. The singer performed a sexy duet Sunday night with male artist Maluma at the awards show and social media immediately started pointing out the similarities to Beyoncé’s 2014 Grammys performance
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He might be basking in the joy of the biggest win of his career, but Daniil Medvedev’s thoughts have already turned to the first grand slam of 2021. It’s a sign of the times, though, that he’s thinking more about his health than winning a debut slam, given the way the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues
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He might be basking in the joy of the biggest win of his career, but Daniil Medvedev’s thoughts have already turned to the first grand slam of 2021. It’s a sign of the times, though, that he’s thinking more about his health than winning a debut slam, given the way the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues
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‘Tis the season to stay home and stay safe. That means no more raucous get-togethers with extended family, being relegated to the kids’ table or figuring out how to politely decline Grandma’s fruitcake. We know spending the holidays on our own will keep our loved ones healthy. That doesn’t make it any easier. But there’s
Continue ReadingLANSING, Michigan — Michigan election officials on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state amid President Donald Trump’s brazen attempts to subvert the results of the election. The Board of State Canvassers, which has two Republicans and two Democrats, confirmed the results on a 3-0 vote with one abstention. Allies of Trump
Continue Reading First lady Melania Trump welcomed the 2020 White House Christmas tree Monday afternoon, continuing the long-held tradition even as the coronavirus pandemic rages on and as President Donald Trump’s longshot election challenges remain unsettled. This year’s tree is an 18 and 1/2 foot tall Fraser fir and is from Dan and Bryan Trees, owned by
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(CNN Español) – Pfizer está buscando una autorización de emergencia por parte de la Administración de Medicinas y Alimentos de Estados Unidos, la FDA, para el uso de su vacuna contra el coronavirus. La farmacéutica y la compañía BioNTech dijeron la semana pasada que su vacuna es 95% segura y que no hay preocupaciones por
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Click here for updates on this story Flint, MI (WNEM) — A 25-year-old man is dead, shot dead at a large party. Flint Police were called to the 2000 block of McPhail Street in Flint on Nov. 22 at around 3:08 a.m. Police say when they arrived, they found the victim with the gunshot wound,
Continue Reading Although President Donald Trump falsely claimed victory and refused to concede the 2020 presidential election, Americans largely got the message that President-elect Joe Biden won and Trump lost, according to the final interviews of a polling project tracking how Americans followed news about the 2020 campaign. This analysis of how Americans experienced the presidential campaign
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church has criticized a vote in the Senate to legalize the possession, cultivation and use of small amounts of marijuana. The bill adopted last week must still go to the lower house of Congress for a vote. It would legalize the possession of up to an ounce (28 grams)
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pa. (WPMT) — Thanks to a grant from the Wolf administration, a portion of the Codorus Creek in York City will be spruced up with a new kayak launch and fishing platform and other improvements, the state announced Monday. An investment of $400,000 with the Redevelopment Authority
Continue Reading Since Gov. Ron DeSantis reopened Florida in late September, the number of reported Covid-19 cases per week in the state has tripled. On September 25, DeSantis signed an executive order reopening the state, freeing restaurants and bars to operate at 100% capacity. In the week leading up to the order, Florida reported more than 17,000
Continue Reading (CNN) — El presidente electo Joe Biden anunció el lunes a los miembros de su equipo de política exterior y seguridad nacional. Alejandro Mayorkas será su secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y Avril Haines será la directora de Inteligencia Nacional, según un comunicado del equipo de transición. Biden nombrará al exsecretario de Estado de
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An Israeli government official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first ever known meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday, but the claim was swiftly denied by Riyadh’s top diplomat. Speaking on Israel’s Army Radio on Monday, Education Minister Yoav Gallant called the covert meeting, which reportedly took place in the
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WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden will have John Kerry playing a key role in addressing climate change. Biden is filling out his administration with picks for his national security and foreign policy teams. Kerry will lead the incoming administration’s effort to combat climate change. He’s a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and Democratic
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Guitar Center is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest company to go bankrupt during the pandemic that has decimated America’s retail sector. The 61-year-old company — the biggest musical instrument retailer in the United States — had tried to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic by offering virtual music lessons. But Guitar Center was
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Bigfork, MT (KPAX) — The Bigfork Elves had a busy start to their holiday season Saturday morning, decorating the town to holiday perfection. “We cover the town in Christmas lights and in garland and about 700 five-foot Christmas trees,” says Michele “Michelf” Shapero, Bigfork Elves’ Head Elf. Shapero
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, MT (KPAX) — Students at the University of Montana are packing up and heading home after arguably the strangest semester they’ve ever seen. Geneva Zoltek and Hailey Monaco are both on track to graduate in May, but this year certainly hasn’t felt like the celebratory final lap
Continue Reading (CNN) — Por lo general, el Día de Acción de Gracias se considera el comienzo de la temporada festiva en Estados Unidos, en la que millones de personas viajan para ver a sus familias y amigos cercanos. Sin embargo, como ha sido tendencia en 2020, esta temporada navideña será diferente a medida que la nación
Continue Reading (CNN) — Los resultados de los ensayos clínicos de la vacuna contra el coronavirus Oxford AstraZeneca muestran que tiene «una eficacia promedio del 70%», con un régimen de dosificación que muestra una eficacia del 90%, dijo la compañía farmacéutica el lunes en un comunicado de prensa. «Curiosamente, hemos descubierto que uno de nuestros regímenes de
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Click here for updates on this story NEWINGTON, CT (WFSB) — Thanksgiving is Thursday and celebrations may be smaller this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to grocery stores, the virus has not only changed the size of holiday gatherings, it also changed what people are buying. Preparations for Stew Leonard’s in Newington started
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It appears as though even President Donald Trump has a limit on the sort of conspiracy theories about the election with which he is willing to associate himself. Amid his ongoing false claims about burned ballots, poll watchers being asked to leave voting places and everywhere fraud, fraud, fraud, the President and his legal team
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story RED LION, Pa. (WPMT) — A York County man was charged with assault and endangerment Saturday night after police say he pushed a teenaged girl out of his home while she was dressed only in underwear and socks. Johnathon Burnette, 30, of Red Lion, was arguing with the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GEORGIA, USA (WGCL) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways and state routes to ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide. The restrictions will take place from 6 a.m. November 25 to 5 a.m. November 30 to
Continue Reading President Donald Trump’s friends and allies are increasingly doing what he will not: acknowledging the reality that Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. Steve Schwarzman, a Trump confidant and Blackstone Group CEO, became the latest Trump ally to recognize Biden as President-elect and publicly signal to Trump that it is
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Flagstaff, AZ (Arizona Daily Sun) — After 10 years since medicinal marijuana was passed by Arizona voters, the state has now also approved recreational use. Ryan Hermansky, local dispensary owner, said the recent passage of Proposition 207 legalizing recreational marijuana is a milestone for the state. It will
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