February 2021

Federal judge moves Oregon prisoners ahead of seniors on Covid-19 vaccination list

February 4, 2021 6:51 PM CNN Newsource

A federal judge ruled that Oregon must offer Covid-19 vaccinations to all prison inmates immediately — putting them ahead of the state’s…

Rochester mother of 9-year-old who was allegedly handcuffed and pepper-sprayed notifies city she intends to sue

February 4, 2021 6:26 PM CNN Newsource

The mother of a 9-year-old girl who allegedly was pepper-sprayed and handcuffed by Rochester police officers last month has notified the city and…

10 GOP senators respond to White House but underscore deep divide on Covid-19 relief package

February 4, 2021 6:19 PM CNN Newsource

The 10 Senate Republicans who met with President Joe Biden this week on his coronavirus relief package sent a detailed letter to the White House…

La Cámara aprueba despojar a la representante Marjorie Taylor Greene de sus asignaciones en comisiones (en votación bipartidista)

February 4, 2021 6:11 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Por 230 votos contra 199, la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. votó para despojar a la representante Marjorie Taylor Greene de sus…

Here are the 11 House Republicans who voted to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments

February 4, 2021 6:08 PM CNN Newsource

Eleven House Republicans broke ranks Thursday evening to join Democrats in voting to remove Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee…

Hurt by the pandemic, a small town in California will pay tourists to visit

February 4, 2021 5:57 PM CNN

When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a second statewide lockdown in early December, businesses across California braced for more economic hardship. For…

More wind for your Friday

February 4, 2021 5:45 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Winds will gust to 35 mph our of the NW Friday making it feel a bit colder. Temperatures will be a little colder with highs in the mid 60’s. I expect…

The compensation fund for alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims pauses payouts

February 4, 2021 5:39 PM CNN Newsource

The program compensating alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein will pause payouts because Epstein’s estate is low on cash, program administrators…

No, Marjorie Taylor Greene isn’t sorry

February 4, 2021 5:21 PM CNN

To hear Kevin McCarthy tell it, Marjorie Taylor Greene was deeply remorseful and repentant about her past intolerant social media posts during a…

En votación bipartidista, la Cámara aprueba despojar a la representante Marjorie Taylor Greene de sus asignaciones en comisiones

February 4, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Por 230 votos contra 199, la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. votó para despojar a la representante Marjorie Taylor Greene de sus…

Una variante de coronavirus está en camino de convertirse en dominante en los puntos críticos de Florida y California, dice compañía de pruebas

February 4, 2021 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Una variante de coronavirus más contagiosa está creciendo en Estados Unidos y podría convertirse en dominante en puntos críticos como…

En votación bipartidista, la Cámara vota para despojar a la representante Marjorie Taylor Greene de sus asignaciones en comisiones

February 4, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Por 230 votos contra 199, la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. votó para despojar a la representante Marjorie Taylor Greene de sus…

Covid-19 outbreak at San Quentin was triggered by ‘deeply flawed’ detainee transfers, watchdog says

February 4, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

A Covid-19 outbreak that led to dozens of deaths at California’s oldest prison last summer was likely triggered by “deeply flawed”…

Congress rebukes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, kicks her off committees

February 4, 2021 4:51 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that…

Wisconsin governor issues new mask mandate an hour after Legislature repealed previous one

February 4, 2021 4:42 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a new public health emergency Thursday afternoon requiring face coverings in public, about an hour after…

McKinsey to pay nearly $600 million in settlements over its work with opioid companies

February 4, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, will pay nearly $600 million in multiple settlements over its work…

Senate moves toward setting up consideration of Covid relief package — but first: Vote-a-rama

February 4, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

At some point in the next 24 hours — after a long process of voting on a series of amendments — the Senate will pass their budget…

Super Bowl LV will be a bonanza for gambling companies

February 4, 2021 4:29 PM CNN

The Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers? We don’t know who will win Super Bowl LV. But the big sports betting and fantasy firms are…

Biden declares ‘America is back’ as he announces major foreign policy shifts

February 4, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden announced “America is back” on Thursday and declared that “diplomacy is back at the center” of US foreign…

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to approve its 1-shot virus vaccine

February 4, 2021 4:29 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson asked U.S. regulators Thursday to clear the world’s first single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use…

People in the LGBTQ community more vulnerable to Covid-19, CDC warns

February 4, 2021 4:25 PM CNN Newsource

People who are part of the LGBTQ community may be more vulnerable to getting Covid-19 and may be more susceptible to a severe form of Covid-19,…

A man who was trying to get his SUV unstuck from a snowbank was killed when the vehicle caught fire

February 4, 2021 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

A man who was attempting to get his SUV out of a snowbank in New Jersey was killed after his vehicle caught fire, authorities said. The Little Ferry…

Jerry Armstrong, 1966 Texas Western championship team member, dead at 76

February 4, 2021 4:13 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas — Jerry Armstrong, a key member of Texas Western’s famed 1966 men’s basketball national championship team, passed…

Ford posts strong results, promises big bet on electric and self-driving cars

February 4, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

Ford reported surprisingly good financial results at the end of a tough year, and said it was increasing its commitment to vehicles of the future…

Johnson & Johnson pide a la FDA que autorice su vacuna contra el covid-19

February 4, 2021 4:07 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Johnson & Johnson solicitó oficialmente el jueves a la Administración de Medicinas y Alimentos de EE.UU. una autorización de uso de…

Biden and top Democrats split on how to cancel student debt

February 4, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren once again called on President Joe Biden to use executive authority to…

Florida police are searching for a suspect who stole a car carrying Covid-19 vaccine

February 4, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

Police in Plant City, Florida, are searching for a person they say stole a car containing vials of Covid-19 vaccine. In a post on Facebook,…

House voting on removing Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments

February 4, 2021 4:03 PM CNN

The House is voting Thursday evening on a measure to remove Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments, a decisive step…

Democrats make new push for college athlete compensation

February 4, 2021 3:52 PM CNN Newsource

Another effort aimed at ensuring college athletes make money off their names, images and likenesses was introduced by Democratic lawmakers on…

A Utah theme park is suing Taylor Swift over ‘Evermore’ album title

February 4, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

Utah’s Evermore Park has filed a federal lawsuit against Taylor Swift claiming the title of her latest album infringes on the theme…

Month: February 2021