January 2021

Pay attention to the propaganda, and other ways to cover an attempted coup in America

January 3, 2021 9:36 PM CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Sunday showed how.…

Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats

January 3, 2021 9:15 PM CNN

Days after ordering a United States aircraft carrier out of the Middle East, the country’s acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller has…

Malaysian coroner rules out involvement of others in death of French-Irish teen whose body was found near jungle resort

January 3, 2021 9:14 PM Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian coroner has ruled the death of a French-Irish teenager whose body was found near a Malaysian jungle…

Read the full transcript and listen to Trump’s audio call with Georgia secretary of state

January 3, 2021 8:21 PM CNN

CNN has obtained the full January 2 audio call between President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump is joined on…

In call, Trump demands Georgia officials ‘find’ votes to tilt election

January 3, 2021 8:19 PM CNN

President Donald Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” votes to overturn the election results after his…

Trump to award Medal of Freedom to GOP Reps. Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan

January 3, 2021 8:03 PM CNN

Before he leaves office, President Donald Trump will award the nation’s highest civilian honor to two of his most vocal political allies who…

Harris lambasts Trump call with Georgia officials as ‘bold abuse of power’

January 3, 2021 7:54 PM CNN

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris slammed President Donald Trump and his call pushing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to…

All 10 living former defense secretaries declare election is over in forceful public letter

January 3, 2021 7:29 PM CNN

All 10 living former US defense secretaries declared that the US presidential election is over in a forceful public letter published in The…

Dona Ana 1 of just 2 counties with triple-digit virus case hikes; only 1 southern New Mexico death

January 3, 2021 7:25 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 1,033 additional Covid-19 cases and 17 more deaths across the…

Read the full transcript of Trump’s audio call with Georgia secretary of state

January 3, 2021 7:11 PM CNN

CNN has obtained the full January 2 audio call between President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump is joined on…

Un agente de policía pagó los víveres navideños de una familia en lugar de acusar a dos mujeres de robo

January 3, 2021 6:32 PM CNN

(CNN) — Un agente de policía de Massachusetts usó su propio dinero para comprar la cena de Navidad para una familia necesitada en lugar de acusar…

McCarthy gives green light to conservatives’ push to overturn Biden’s win, as senior Republicans raise alarms

January 3, 2021 6:04 PM CNN

The top House Republican has quietly blessed an effort by conservative lawmakers to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when a joint…

Caught on video: 2 men with parachutes leap from a hotel roof in Nashville, causing ‘mass panic’

January 3, 2021 5:51 PM CNN

Two men BASE jumped from the rooftop bar of the Grand Hyatt hotel in Nashville on Friday, causing a “mass panic” among the bar’s…

A ring with 12,638 diamonds sets a Guinness World Record

January 3, 2021 5:49 PM CNN

How many diamonds can fit in a single ring? The answer, according to the new Guinness World Records book, is 12,638. Harshit Bansal, founder of…

StormTrack Weather: Above average temperatures kick off the work week

January 3, 2021 5:47 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Another day with above average temperatures in the borderland and those warm temperatures will stick around for a few more days. The…

Jones, Packers clinch top playoff seed with 35-16 win over Bears

January 3, 2021 5:37 PM Associated Press

CHICAGO, Illinois — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones rushed for 85 yards and ran for a score in the closing minutes as the Green…

A pro surfer rescues a woman struggling in rough water on Hawaii’s North Shore

January 3, 2021 5:12 PM CNN

A professional surfer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a woman swept into the powerful waves of the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii. Mikey Wright was…

117th Congress sworn in Sunday amid pandemic

January 3, 2021 5:00 PM CNN

The 117th Congress was officially sworn in on Sunday, bringing an influx of new lawmakers to Capitol Hill amid the ongoing pandemic. The Constitution…

Surveillance video shows 15-year-old beating mother to death in Texas, police say

January 3, 2021 4:57 PM CNN

McKINNEY, Texas — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after surveillance video captured him beating his mother to death in McKinney,…

Biden’s inaugural committee hosting ‘virtual parade across America’ on Inauguration Day

January 3, 2021 4:39 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee on Sunday announced there would be a virtual parade after the swearing-in ceremony on…

NC church continues tradition to combat boredom brought on by winter, quarantine

January 3, 2021 4:34 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MILLS RIVER, North Carolina (WLOS ) — It’s been a long-standing tradition in…

Community rallies behind family who lost home to fire

January 3, 2021 4:22 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MAUI, Hawaii (KITV ) — The Maui community is rallying behind the Shoma family from…

Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker Sunday despite narrower majority

January 3, 2021 4:16 PM CNN

Speaker Nancy Pelosi won a fourth non-consecutive term to lead the House of Representatives, suffering a handful of defections in a narrow vote after…

Barstool Fund surprises another CT business with financial relief

January 3, 2021 4:05 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story WALLINGFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — So many businesses have been hit hard by the…

Business helps kick-start “Cops for Kids” 2021

January 3, 2021 4:00 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — It may be a Sunday, but the work never stops at DeltaBay…

Kenosha, WI, braces for potential unrest as DA considers charges in Jacob Blake shooting

January 3, 2021 3:31 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WDJT ) — Kenosha activists and the family of Jacob Blake are…

Hikers take in frozen sights in Luzerne County, PA

January 3, 2021 3:23 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LUZERNE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP ) — A group of hikers took to the trails of…

Greta Thunberg celebrates her 18th birthday with a snarky tweet

January 3, 2021 3:10 PM CNN

Greta Thunberg turned 18 on Sunday, and she thanked her fans with a snarky Twitter message about how she was celebrating. The Swedish activist has…

Cowboys lose to NY Giants 23-19 in last bid for playoffs

January 3, 2021 2:50 PM Associated Press, ABC News

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Dallas’ playoff hopes are over after losing to New York 23-19 Sunday. In what was in essence a playoff elimination…

Nancy Pelosi appears on track to be reelected speaker Sunday despite narrower majority

January 3, 2021 2:50 PM CNN

Members of Congress returned to Washington on Sunday to officially usher in a new session and elect their speaker, where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

Month: January 2021