February 2021

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revela que es una sobreviviente de agresión sexual al describir el trauma que sufrió durante la insurrección del Capitolio

February 2, 2021 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — La representante demócrata Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dijo durante una transmisión en vivo de Instagram el lunes por la noche que es una sobreviviente de agresión sexual. Ocasio-Cortez hizo la declaración, en lo que que parecía ser una de las primeras veces que hablaba en público sobre el asunto, como contexto al trauma que vivió

American jobs won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024, CBO says

February 2, 2021 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

The number of employed Americans won’t return to its pre-pandemic level until 2024, but the broad economy is expected to fully recover by the middle of this year, according to a Congressional Budget Office report issued Monday. The projection shows just how long the job market still has to go to heal after suffering the

Trump’s lawyers deny Dems claims that he incited Capitol riot, call impeachment trial unconstitutional

February 2, 2021 10:23 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office. Trump denied the allegations through his

Democrats are moving ahead without Republicans on Covid relief

February 2, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

Democrats are moving now to fast-track a Covid relief package. If Republicans want to come along, great. Democrats are arguing Republicans can vote for budget reconciliation. If Republicans don’t like the plan, they can keep talking to the White House, but the underlying takeaway from the meeting on Monday night — and all the messages

Florentino Pérez dio positivo por covid-19, informó el Real Madrid

February 2, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — El presidente del club de fútbol español Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, dio positivo por covid-19, informó el club en un comunicado el martes. Pérez no presenta síntomas del virus, según el comunicado. El entrenador, Zinedine Zidane, también dio positivo por covid-19 según informó el club el pasado 22 de enero. «El Real

Three people are dead after an argument over snow shoveling leads to murder-suicide

February 2, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

Three people, including the shooter, are dead after a dispute over snow shoveling in Plains, Pennsylvania, outside Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Plains Township Police Chief Dale Binker told CNN on Tuesday. At around 9 a.m. Monday, the shooter, Jeffrey Spaide, got into an argument with James and Lisa Goy, who lived across the street, while shoveling snow from his

Despite pandemic, parks draw record visits

February 2, 2021 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Missoula, Montana (The Missoulian) — After a freakishly busy summer helping people kayak around some of Montana’s state parks, Glacier Treks owners B.J. and Joli Johnson took October off. Then winter arrived in Glacier National Park, and their phone started blowing up again. “The holiday season was non-stop

ExxonMobil reports its first annual loss since its merger

February 2, 2021 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

ExxonMobil lost $22.4 billion in 2020, its first annual loss since the 1999 merger that created the nation’s largest oil company. It’s the latest company to report its worst year on record during the Covid-19 pandemic. The fossil fuel industry has suffered from a plunge in oil prices as stay-at-home orders around both the nation

Google settles with Department of Labor over allegations of worker discrimination

February 2, 2021 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

Google has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the US Labor Department over allegations of pay and hiring discrimination, the agency said Monday. The company is expected to pay more than $2.5 million to roughly 5,500 employees and job applicants who allegedly were under-compensated or faced hiring discrimination. The settlement resolves allegations that the company had

‘He was young’: Widow hopes to raise awareness after husband dies from COVID-19

February 2, 2021 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Salem, Oregon (KPTV) — A 43-year-old Salem man died from complications of COVID-19, according to his family. Tim Senske died January 25 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital after less than a month’s battle with the virus, said his wife, Amy Senske. Tim was described as a healthy, strong plumber

Biden administration expected to announce direct vaccine shipments to pharmacies

February 2, 2021 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration is set to announce it will soon begin direct shipments of coronavirus vaccines to retail pharmacies, according to an official familiar with the matter, expanding points of access for Americans to receive shots. The effort is part of the administration’s attempt to speed up vaccinations by making them available in more locations.

Andrew Yang tests positive for Covid-19

February 2, 2021 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

Andrew Yang, the former Democratic candidate for president who is currently running for mayor of New York City, tested positive for Covid-19 Tuesday, according to a statement from the Yang for NY Campaign team. Yang said in the statement that he is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to attend virtual events. “When the time

Two FBI agents killed and others injured in shootout in Sunrise, Florida

February 2, 2021 9:59 AM CNN

Two FBI agents were killed and three agents were injured in a shootout with a suspect in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday morning, the FBI said in a statement. The shooting occurred at about 6 a.m. as a team of law enforcement officers executed a federal court-ordered search warrant as part of a violent crimes against

Sid the wolverine at ZooMontana picks Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV

February 2, 2021 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Billings, Montana (Billings Gazette) — Sid, a wolverine at ZooMontana, picked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV during a media event at the zoo Monday morning. The wolverine was presented with two whipped cream-covered pate cakes in his enclosure. Two pate cakes are decorated with

Marilyn Manson posts statement following abuse allegations

February 2, 2021 9:55 AM CNN Newsource

Marilyn Manson is responding to claims he was abusive in previous relationships. The singer took to his Instagram late Monday night and wrote, “Obviously, my art and my life have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent claims about me are horrible distortions of reality. My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren wants answers on Robinhood’s ties to large hedge funds

February 2, 2021 9:54 AM CNN

Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Robinhood co-CEO Vlad Tenev over potential conflicts of interest caused by the free trading app’s relationship with large hedge funds and other financial players. In a letter obtained by CNN Business, the Massachusetts Democrat called out Robinhood for “abruptly changing the rules” on individual investors last week by

Lindsey Graham defends Liz Cheney amid attacks from Trump allies

February 2, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, became the latest high-profile GOP elected official to defend Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming amid attacks from Donald Trump loyalists critical of her vote to impeach the former president last month. “I believe @RepLizCheney is one of the strongest and most reliable conservative voices in the Republican Party.

Andrew Yang Fast Facts

February 2, 2021 9:42 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Andrew Yang, entrepreneur and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: January 13, 1975 Birth place: Schenectady, New York Birth name: Andrew M. Yang Father: Kei-Hsiung Yang, researcher at IBM and GE Mother: Nancy L. Yang, systems administrator Marriage: Evelyn (Lu) Yang (2011-present) Children: Two sons

Muere por covid-19 a los 100 años Tom Moore, el héroe de recaudación de fondos del Reino Unido

February 2, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El capitán Tom Moore, el veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial que recaudó millones para una organización benéfica británica que apoya al Servicio Nacional de Salud dando vueltas a su jardín cuando cumplió 100 años, murió, dijeron sus hijas a PA Media en un comunicado el martes. Su cuenta oficial de Twitter compartió

Democrats’ impeachment filing: Trump ‘threatened the constitutional system’

February 2, 2021 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

The House impeachment managers charge that former President Donald Trump is “singularly responsible” for inciting the insurrection at the Capitol last month, arguing that the Senate should convict Trump and bar him from holding future office after he “threatened the constitutional system that protects the fundamental freedoms we cherish.” The House managers laid out their

Winter storm buries roads in Pennsylvania

February 2, 2021 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOUNT POCONO, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Snowplow drivers were doing their best on Tuesday to keep up with this winter blast. Giuseppe Rametta from Tobyhanna has been out plowing since Sunday. “I love it. I am making money. I feel sorry for the people that are stranded, but Mother

A parade of plows in Pennsylvania

February 2, 2021 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DICKSON CITY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — The early morning hours brought a parade of plows in Dickson City. Workers we spoke with call this storm exhausting. “My early morning started at 2 o’clock yesterday morning and I haven’t stopped, and it’s been a nightmare, been a nightmare, not only

Wall Street is on alert. But it can move past GameStop

February 2, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

It’s no secret that GameStop mania has put Wall Street on edge. What’s happening: The Dow and S&P 500 just logged their worst weeks since October, and strategists are watching for ripple effects as hedge funds that were burned by the Reddit rebellion remove risk. But institutions like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock think

Veterans service provides healing opportunities in nature, outlet for entire family

February 2, 2021 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Macon County, North Carolina (WLOS) — A veterans therapeutic service provider called Special Liberty Project relocated its headquarters from California to Macon County, North Carolina in October of 2020. Founded by Cory and Jessica Merritt in 2016, the nonprofit organization has locations in Arizona, California and now Western

Animals unlikely to spread Covid-19 to humans, but precautions can help keep people and their pets safe, says CDC

February 2, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

There’s no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of coronavirus to humans, but precautions can help keep people and their pets safe, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Monday. “Based on limited information available to date, the risk of animals, including pets, spreading Covid-19 to people is

2 FBI agents dead, 3 hurt in shootout while serving search warrant in Florida

February 2, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

SUNRISE, Florida — Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three agents were wounded in a shootout as they executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning, the FBI said. The subject of the warrant is dead, the FBI said in a statement. The shooting occurred about 6 a.m. as a team of law enforcement officers

Stuart Baxter sacked by Indian football club Odisha over comments about rape

February 2, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

Stuart Baxter has been sacked from his position as manager by Indian Super League club Odisha after making comments about rape during a post-match interview. The British former professional footballer made the comments about refereeing decisions during his side’s defeat to Jamshedpur on Monday. “You need decisions to go your way and they didn’t,” Baxter

Senate set to confirm Buttigieg and Mayorkas

February 2, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

The Senate is on track to confirm Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary and Alejandro Mayorkas as Homeland Security secretary on Tuesday. Mayorkas was among President Joe Biden’s earliest announced nominees and would be the first Latino and immigrant to serve at the helm of the department. His confirmation will fill a critical role in the

Read: Democrats’ impeachment trial brief

February 2, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

The House impeachment managers provided a detailed legal analysis in their pre-trial legal brief, filed Tuesday, about the constitutionality of charging Trump with incitement of insurrection. The brief is available below: This story and headline have been updated to include the full brief from Democrats.

StormTrack Weather: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter, Near-record highs for the borderland

February 2, 2021 8:26 AM Nichole Gomez

Punxsutawney Phil, awoke this morning to see his shadow which means– according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter. There’s no sign of winter for the borderland. Temperatures will warm to well above normal through Wednesday with near-record high temperatures. We will see some high clouds, but with temperatures around 70 degrees.

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