January 2021

Washington Post: DOJ watchdog investigating Atlanta US attorney’s resignation

January 21, 2021 7:58 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department inspector general is investigating the sudden departure of former Atlanta US Attorney Byung “BJay” Pak, who…

McConnell proposes delaying impeachment trial until February so Trump team can prepare

January 21, 2021 7:55 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing that the Senate give former President Donald Trump’s legal team two weeks to prepare for…

Canada’s governor general steps down after employees accuse her of creating a ‘toxic’ workplace

January 21, 2021 7:51 PM CNN Newsource

Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was…

Los libros religiosos utilizados durante los juramentos y su simbolismo

January 21, 2021 7:37 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El miércoles hubo una serie de juramentos notables (aunque podría decirse que el del presidente fue el que recibió más atención).…

Para los auxiliares de vuelo, lograr que las personas usen mascarillas es una de las partes más difíciles de su trabajo

January 21, 2021 7:32 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) –– Las mascarillas ahora son algo habitual en los vuelos de avión y, desafortunadamente, también las desagradables confrontaciones sobre…

Bernie Sanders, Gaga’s outfit and other meme-able Inauguration moments. (But mostly Bernie)

January 21, 2021 7:30 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — It’s time to admit that making jokes about sacred historical moments like inaugurations is just part of our way of…

Army changes account of key phone call on response to Capitol riot

January 21, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

The US Army has changed its account of a key phone call that took place on January 6 as rioters stormed the US Capitol. More than two weeks after the…

Seven Senate Democrats request ethics probe into Cruz and Hawley over Capitol riot

January 21, 2021 7:17 PM CNN

Seven Senate Democrats filed an ethics complaint on Thursday against Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Ted Cruz of Texas and called for…

Army now acknowledges the brother of Michael Flynn was a part of Army response to Capitol riot

January 21, 2021 7:16 PM CNN Newsource

The Army is now acknowledging that Lt. Gen. Charles Flynn, the brother of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael…

Biden’s DOJ must confront what to do with outstanding cases in which it is defending Trump. The first test could come Friday.

January 21, 2021 7:11 PM CNN Newsource

As the Biden administration begins to take shape, one key question President Joe Biden’s Justice Department must confront is whether to…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County…

Dustin Diamond completes first round of chemotherapy for cancer treatment

January 21, 2021 7:00 PM CNN Newsource

Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer. A representative for the actor said on…

Biden’s DOJ must confront what to with outstanding cases in which it is defending Trump. The first test could come Friday.

January 21, 2021 6:57 PM CNN Newsource

As the Biden administration begins to take shape, one key question President Joe Biden’s Justice Department must confront is whether to…

Feds briefed Biden’s interim DOJ leaders on Capitol attack probe

January 21, 2021 6:55 PM CNN Newsource

Federal investigators leading the probe into the January 6 Capitol riot briefed interim Biden administration leaders at the Justice Department on…

Randy Parton, the country singer and Dolly Parton’s younger brother, has died after a battle with cancer

January 21, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newsource

Country music singer Randy Parton, younger brother to Dolly Parton, has died after a battle with cancer. His sister announced his death on Thursday…

Florida man accused of being in Capitol riots was arrested at the inauguration, Justice Department says

January 21, 2021 6:36 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida man knew he was wanted by authorities for being at the US Capitol riots but returned to Washington, DC, to attend the inauguration, the…

Executive orders aren’t a solution. They’re a symptom

January 21, 2021 6:22 PM CNN

President Joe Biden’s raft of executive actions are designed to represent a U-turn from the Trump administration’s policies on everything…

Some patchy fog to greet us Friday AM

January 21, 2021 5:46 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Did not pick up much rain today – most areas just less than .10″ but as we gradually begin to clear Thursday night, some patchy fog likely by early…

Champ and Major Biden have not yet moved into the White House

January 21, 2021 5:41 PM CNN Newsource

The new administration is working doggedly in its first days in office, but President Joe Biden’s four-legged companions aren’t joining…

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows

January 21, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can’t be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research.…

Video calls and at-home business casual: West Wing jobs in the time of Covid

January 21, 2021 5:06 PM CNN Newsource

Landing a West Wing job is a dream-come-true for most any political staffer, even with the long hours, cramped working conditions and…

Biden orders investigation into Russian misdeeds as admin seeks nuclear arms treaty extension

January 21, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

The White House has ordered an intelligence review of Russian misdeeds ranging from the SolarWinds hack to alleged bounties on US troops, but will…

‘It’s going to be with us for at least another 6 months’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

January 21, 2021 4:48 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the Department of…

Anthony ISD leader says school nurse has ‘become the most important person during this pandemic’

January 21, 2021 4:43 PM Madeline Ottilie

Anthony, Texas (KVIA) — As school campuses reopen to more students in the Borderland, some staff members have been thrust into roles that put…

UTEP women hit the road to take on Louisiana Tech

January 21, 2021 4:41 PM Adrian Ochoa

The UTEP women’s basketball (6-5, 3-3 C-USA) hits the road once again this weekend to take on Louisiana Tech (9-3, 4-2 C-USA) in Conference USA…

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says ‘I am sorry’ after ‘tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall’

January 21, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post…

Loss of smell drives Covid-19 survivors to get creative in the kitchen

January 21, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

Emergency physician Dr. Alex Yeats had just whipped up what seemed like an appetizing dinner option when his wife let him know she wasn’t…

I went to Washington for joy, and Amanda Gorman delivered it

January 21, 2021 4:28 PM CNN

Like millions of other Americans, I was infected with Covid-19 in 2020 — part of a wave of suffering that came as a direct result of the way…

Jaime Harrison officially elected Democratic National Committee chair

January 21, 2021 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison has officially been elected the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, winning…

The White House’s dog days haven’t returned just yet

January 21, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

The new administration is working doggedly in its first days in office, but President Joe Biden’s four-legged companions aren’t joining…

Month: January 2021