As millions of Americans head home after Thanksgiving, the coronavirus could be hitching a ride — threatening to plant seeds of infection across the country as the US on Sunday topped more than 100,000 new cases for the 27th consecutive day. So far Sunday, the United States has reported 109,671 new cases and 731 deaths,
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As millions of Americans head home after Thanksgiving, the coronavirus could be hitching a ride — threatening to plant seeds of infection across the country as the US on Sunday topped more than 100,000 new cases for the 27th consecutive day. So far Sunday, the United States has reported 109,671 new cases and 731 deaths,
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Forty critically endangered sea turtles were brought to Florida after suffering from “cold stunning” off the coast of Massachusetts. “Cold stunning” is a hypothermic reaction that occurs when sea turtles are exposed to cold water for a prolonged time. The juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles were found stranded on New England beaches and were flown
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In typical 2020 fashion, the East Coast’s first major storm system of the fall will arrive right as we say good riddance to this year’s record-breaking hurricane season. Roughly 15 million people from Louisiana to North Carolina are under the risk of severe weather today ahead of the developing system, according to CNN Meteorologist Haley
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In typical 2020 fashion, the East Coast’s first major storm system of the fall will arrive right as we say good riddance to this year’s record-breaking hurricane season. Roughly 15 million people from Louisiana to North Carolina are under the risk of severe weather today ahead of the developing system, according to CNN Meteorologist Haley
Continue Reading What does it mean to make a change in your life — and what does it mean to make a total transformation? It’s the kind of contemplative question you might bring up in a soul-searching conversation with a friend. In this case, it was being considered by a man serving a life sentence at a
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez did not let Covid-19 restrictions stop her from celebrating the release of her new single with fans. The pop star, joined by her twins Emme and Max, fiancé Alex Rodriguez, and his daughters, Natasha and Ella, live streamed a dance party at the exact moment the song “In the Morning” was released shortly
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Top health officials on Sunday called on Americans to get tested for coronavirus after Thanksgiving travel as an important measure to help mitigate the virus’ spread amid a surge in US cases. But when it came to whether individuals should quarantine or isolate, and for how long, responses from the nation’s leading experts differed. Assistant
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Top health officials on Sunday called on Americans to get tested for coronavirus after Thanksgiving travel as an important measure to help mitigate the virus’ spread amid a surge in US cases. But when it came to whether individuals should quarantine or isolate, and for how long, responses from the nation’s leading experts differed. Assistant
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President-elect Joe Biden sprained his right foot but x-rays show “no obvious fracture,” according to a statement from his doctor, after he slipped while playing with his dog, Major, Saturday. “President-elect Joe Biden sustained a sprain of his right foot. Initial X-rays are reassuring that there is no obvious fracture and he will be getting
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin was reaffirmed on Sunday after a recount was completed in one of the state’s largest counties. The recount in Dane County, which was requested by the Trump campaign, showed Biden won by 181,340 votes as the President-elect’s lead narrowed by 45 votes. The completed recount,
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(CNN) — La exestrella de la Copa del Mundo con Senegal, Papa Bouba Diop, falleció a la edad de 42 años, según varios informes, incluido ESPN. El organismo rector del fútbol mundial publicó un homenaje al centrocampista en Twitter: «La FIFA se entristece al enterarse del fallecimiento de la leyenda de Senegal Papa Bouba Diop.
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President-elect Joe Biden is set to formally name key members of his economic team on Monday, with the long-expected announcement of Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary, CNN has learned, along with two other women in top roles on a diverse team that will help him navigate the nation’s punishing fiscal headwinds in hopes of building
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President-elect Joe Biden will be examined by an orthopedist Sunday afternoon “out of an abundance of caution” after twisting his ankle Saturday while playing with his dog, Major, his office announced. Biden, who celebrated his 78th birthday on November 20, is set to be the oldest president in US history. During the campaign, the Biden
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After vowing to get healthy in 2020, actress Rebel Wilson announced that she has reached her weight goal one month early. The “Pitch Perfect” star took to her Instagram account in January to declare that 2020 would be “The Year of Health” for her. Since then, she has been steadily shedding weight during the pandemic
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New York schools will begin phasing out hybrid learning and move toward resuming in-person classes after citywide shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday. The country’s largest public school district will begin reopening in phases for in-person learning on December 7, de Blasio said in a news conference. The city
Continue Reading New York schools will begin phasing out hybrid learning and move toward resuming in-person classes after citywide shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday. The country’s largest public school district will begin reopening in phases for in-person learning on December 7, de Blasio said in a news conference. The city
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Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — What started out as a bet between two friends rooting for two different teams turned into something bigger. “He’s a hardcore Michigan fan, I’ve always been a Michigan State fan,” said Bill Cook. Usually, Cook and Adam Bailey bet on the Michigan vs Michigan State
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Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of Zappos, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, according to a statement emailed to CNN by Megan Fazio, a spokesperson for DTP Companies, a Las Vegas-based enterprise for which Hsieh served as the visionary. Hsieh, 46, died from injuries sustained in a house fire that occurred in Connecticut
Continue Reading The tweet was when Eric Yuan knew something had to change. Boris Johnson, the UK prime minister, shared a photo from his first ever virtual cabinet meeting. The cybersecurity red flags jumped out immediately. Some cabinet secretaries’ Zoom screen names were visible, you could see which platform the cabinet was running its computers on, and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools officials said the “pandemic just hit home for us” as they announced the death of a longtime teacher, who died in a hospital early Sunday after a lengthy battle with Covid-19. Sylvia Garcia, 60, most recently taught math and reading at at Lynn Community Middle School. “We
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SAN SALVADOR, El Savador — The Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have rounded up hundreds of suspected street gang members as part of a U.S.-backed effort known as “Operation Regional Shield.” The attorney general’s office in El Salvador has taken the lead, reporting that it obtained arrest warrants for 1,152 suspects,
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EL PASO, Texas – In the wake of several members of the Miners football program testing positive for Covid-19, which forced the cancellation of Saturday’s game at Rice, UTEP officials on Sunday announced the cancellation of next weekend’s game too. “Miner football team activities have been suspended temporarily, and the upcoming home game versus Southern
Continue Reading President Donald Trump on Sunday spoke with Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo — his first TV interview since the election. The conversation was riddled with lies and conspiracy theories. Bartiromo opened the interview with a question about election fraud, telling Trump, “The facts are on your side.” Trump responded, falsey saying, “This election was a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Salem, OR (KPTV) — A Salem Health nurse is on administrative leave after she posted a controversial video on TikTok that makes light of CDC recommended precautions to take during the pandemic. The nurse’s profile is now gone from the social media platform, but not before other users
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Clackamas County, OR (KPTV) — Seven law enforcement officials were placed on administrative leave after a domestic disturbance call turned into a deadly, officer involved-shooting on Friday night. Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported domestic violence call at a home on Southeast Wilsonville Road near
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Portland, OR (KPTV) — A Portland Police Bureau vehicle that was parked and awaiting body damage repairs was severely damaged after it was caught on fire Saturday. At 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a city fleet parking lot in the 800 block of North Graham Street to a
Continue Reading In the wake of a record number of Republican women winning seats in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts. Mace, who flipped a South Carolina House seat red,
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In the wake of a record number of Republican women winning seats in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts. Mace, who flipped a South Carolina House seat red,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — As COVID-19 cases continue to impact institutions such as schools and hospitals, metro Atlanta jails have also had to adjust their procedures to control the virus spread. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office has had to implement new protocols to protect inmates and staffers from
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