At least six people were killed and at least 36 people taken to hospitals in a pileup involving dozens of vehicles in poor weather on Interstate 35W in the Texas city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning, officials said. The crash was one of several reported in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin areas during dicey
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DALLAS, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that announcements are likely “coming soon” about relaxing Covid-19 restrictions in Texas as cases and hospitalizations continue to drop. Abbott spoke at a round-table discussion in Dallas with small business owners about the state’s role in supporting small businesses during the pandemic. As more Texans continue to get
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EL PASO, Texas – The partnership between the San Diego Padres and the El Paso Chihuahuas will continue for many more years to come. Thursday, the El Paso Chihuahuas accepted the San Diego Padres’ invitation to continue as their Triple-A affiliate after signing the Major League Baseball Professional Development License. The agreement will extend the
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House impeachment managers concluded their case against Donald Trump on Thursday, urging the Senate over two days to convict the former President for inciting the insurrectionists that attacked the US Capitol, arguing Trump was responsible for the deadly January 6 riot, failed to stop the attackers and showed no remorse afterward. The managers used their
Continue Reading Less than one month after taking office, President Joe Biden will participate in a CNN town hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, answering questions from Americans as the nation struggles to contain the coronavirus pandemic and jumpstart a troubled economy. The “CNN Presidential Town Hall with Joe Biden” will air live from the Pabst Theater on February
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(CNN) — Gina Carano, quien interpretó a la guerrera inexpugnable Cara Dune en «The Mandalorian», no aparecerá en ningún proyecto futuro de Star Wars después de compartir publicaciones ofensivas en las redes sociales, incluida una que comparó a la Alemania nazi con el panorama político actual. Lucasfilm despidió a Carano el miércoles y calificó de
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Disney kicked off its 2021 fiscal year much as it spent most of 2020, with the pandemic hammering many of its businesses. But Disney+ continues to be the star of the company. Disney’s revenue came in at $16.2 billion, which was down 22% from last year, the company said during its first quarter earnings on
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NEW YORK (AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it was accelerating outbreaks. That’s according to new records obtained by The Associated Press. The new number of over 9,000 recovering patients sent to hundreds
Continue Reading On Thursday, the House impeachment managers wrapped up their case for the conviction of Donald Trump for inciting the US Capitol riot on January 6, centering their argument on connecting the former President’s words in advance of the riot and the actions taken by his supporters on that day. I watched the proceedings — and
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WASHINGTON, DC — In day three of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, a U.S. House prosecutor invoked mentions of Cowboys Trump leader Couy Griffin and El Paso’s Walmart shooting tragedy. Griffin, an Otero County Commissioner, is facing federal criminal charges for his presence in a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol during
Continue Reading Chien-Shiung Wu isn’t a household name, but the pioneering physicist’s portrait could be coming soon to a mailbox near you. Her face is the latest image on a US Postal Service stamp issued on Thursday. And the timing is no coincidence. It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Jada Yuan, Wu’s granddaughter,
Continue Reading (CNN) –– Los fiscales de juicio político concluyeron la presentación de su caso contra el expresidente Donald Trump en el Senado este jueves. La siguiente sesión, que es el turno de la defensa, empezará el viernes al medio día, hora del este. Defensa de Trump espera terminar sus argumentos en un solo día del juicio
Continue Reading (CNN) — El Gobierno de Biden está preparando los planes para la entrada gradual de migrantes obligados a permanecer en México por una controvertida política de la era Trump, conocida informalmente como «Quédate en México», según tres funcionarios de Seguridad Nacional. El presidente Joe Biden se comprometió a poner fin a la política de «Quédate
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — El Bayern Munich confirmó su dominio como el mejor equipo del planeta al obtener el Mundial de Clubes, derrotando en la final a Tigres de México. El equipo alemán se llevó la victoria por la mínima diferencia, y junto al Barcelona de Pep Guardiola versión 2009, es el único equipo que ha
Continue Reading Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last August will remain out on bail, a judge in Wisconsin ruled Thursday. Prosecutors had asked for an arrest warrant and a bond increase of $200,000 after alleging Rittenhouse had violated the conditions of his bail
Continue Reading When police responded to a shooting at a Buffalo, Minnesota, clinic on Tuesday, they found injured victims “screaming for help” and shattered glass from two improvised explosive devices, according to a criminal complaint obtained by CNN. Court documents describe a chaotic scene as police arrived at the Allina Health Care Clinic where Gregory Ulrich allegedly
Continue Reading (CNN Español) –– El Año Nuevo Chino empieza oficialmente este 12 de febrero y con él la celebración más larga e importante de ese calendario. Una festividad que dura 15 días y es el equivalente a combinar Acción de Gracias, Navidad y Año Nuevo. En 2021 decimos adiós al año de la rata y recibimos el
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Click here for updates on this story San Francisco (KPIX) — Last week, a pedestrian was hit by a car in San Francisco’s Excelsior District. While he survived, what surveillance cameras captured of the incident has shaken people’s faith in humanity. Arnulfo Villanueva walks gingerly these days. While his shoulder and hand are still in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Sacramento (KOVR) — A big orange and white cat named Garfield is down one life after a brush with death roughly two weeks ago. Front Street Animal Shelter’s Chief Animal Control Officer Jace Huggins said that the shelter strongly suspects that someone shot Garfield with the six-inch bolt
Continue Reading Shipments of Covid-19 vaccines will be headed to pharmacies this week under a federal program that aims to get more people vaccinated quickly. Twenty-one “national pharmacy partners and networks of independent pharmacies representing over 40,000 pharmacy locations nationwide” are taking part in the program, according to a government fact sheet, which includes a list of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — Take a stroll through Central Park and you never know what you’ll encounter. Recently a snowy owl ruffled many feathers. Now coyote sightings have hairs standing on end. As CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock reports, it was something unusual caught on camera – a coyote in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Los Angeles (KCAL/KCBS) — Police say a woman in Texas was scammed out of $100,000 after she fell in love with someone pretending to be entertainer Bruno Mars. The woman claims to have had an online relationship with the imposter after she thought she was communicating with Mars
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Parker, Colorado (KCNC) — New surveillance video shows a woman slapping a King Soopers employee in Parker. Police say it happened on Feb. 3 at around 6 p.m. The store is on Cottonwood Drive and Parker Road. Investigators say the suspect, a woman with light-colored hair, refused to
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“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is ending its shift at NBC. The beloved comedy series will conclude after its upcoming eighth season, the network announced Thursday. The show, which stars Andy Samberg, will finish its broadcast run with 153 episodes, aired over two networks. “I’m so thankful to NBC and Universal Television for allowing us to give these
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced legislation on Thursday to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to US Capitol Police officers and law enforcement personnel who protected the Capitol during the violent insurrection on January 6, the highest honor that Congress can bestow. “The outstanding heroism and patriotism of our heroes deserve and demand our deepest appreciation,”
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Dallas (KTVT) — An instrumental version of the Star-Spangled Banner echoed through the American Airlines Center Wednesday night, Feb. 10. It was the first time all season the Dallas Mavericks played the national anthem before a home game. That fact came to light after the first home game
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Friday marks the start of Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year. The 15- to 23-day celebration is usually big business for Chinatown communities in cities across the United States. But in a pandemic, this year’s Lunar New Year is expected to be a bust for Chinatown. The annual affair is traditionally celebrated
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Boston (WBZ) — Boston College has issued a warning to its students – follow COVID-19 precautions or you may be kicked off campus. The school said cases have spiked on campus because students aren’t following the rules. This week, there have been 24 confirmed cases on campus, and
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Bayern Munich claimed a sixth trophy in 12 months with a 1-0 victory over the Tigres in the Club World Cup final. Benjamin Pavard’s second-half goal ensured the German side continues its remarkable run under Hansi Flick, adding to the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and three domestic titles all won in the space of
Continue Reading SpaceX created a swarm of about thousand satellites that is circulating about 340 miles overhead, and building the constellation has put SpaceX in a “deep chasm” of expenses, according to CEO Elon Musk. The constellation has also raised concerns about potential in-space collisions and the impact on astronomers’ ability to study the night sky. But
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