February 2021

Apple had a blowout quarter in China. But can its success there continue?

February 28, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

Apple blew through its December quarter record for sales in China when it reported earnings last month. Sales in the greater China region grew a…

Biden’s tricky tango with Congress

February 28, 2021 6:26 AM CNN

“There are men of character in the U.S. Congress, both House and Senate. There are women of character, too. But the evidence for…

A civil rights hero’s posthumous memoir a guidebook for today’s activists

February 28, 2021 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

Standing on the steps of a courthouse, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian pleaded for the right of every person to vote with…

ISS International Space Station NASA photo

NASA astronauts conduct their 2nd spacewalk of the year

February 28, 2021 4:23 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

It was a nice day for a spacewalk. Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover Jr. began their spacewalk outside of the International Space Station at…

‘SNL’ has Dr. Fauci hand out coronavirus vaccines on a game show

February 28, 2021 4:17 AM CNN

As more coronavirus vaccines begin to roll out, it may be difficult to know if you’re eligible or not, so “Saturday Night Live”…

Man wins $500,000 Powerball prize with fortune cookie numbers

February 28, 2021 1:07 AM CNN Newsource

When Florida resident Ernesto Sorzano picked up his fried rice and shrimp from a Chinese takeout, he got a fortune cookie that would change his life.…

3 officers were hurt in an explosion in Wichita while searching a vacant home, officials say

February 28, 2021 12:41 AM CNN Newsource

Three Wichita, Kansas, police officers were injured in a possible explosion Saturday while responding to a call at a vacant home, authorities said.…

‘A big, big deal.’ Experts say the green light for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine helps bring US a step closer to normalcy

February 28, 2021 12:36 AM CNN Newsource

The Food and Drug Administration gave Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine the green light for emergency use on Saturday — another…

UTEP men dominate Charlotte behind 17 forced turnovers

February 28, 2021 12:26 AM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Maybe the UTEP Men’s Basketball team is peaking at the right time. In their first game in two weeks, the Miners showed zero signs of…

Hong Kong arrests 47 pro-democracy activists on charges of conspiracy to commit subversion under national security law

February 28, 2021 12:17 AM Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have detained 47 pro-democracy activists on charges of conspiracy to commit subversion under the sweeping…

Americas, Chapin advance to Sweet 16 in Texas State Playoffs

February 28, 2021 12:11 AM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – It’s a big deal when one EL Paso-area team makes the Sweet 16 in the UIL Texas State Basketball Playoffs playoffs. It’s a statement…

photo of no trespassing sign in downtown El Paso

Public hearing on downtown El Paso historic district draws just 5 speakers, including developer Paul Foster

February 27, 2021 10:12 PM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — On Saturday, El Paso County Commissioners Court held a public hearing to clarify confusion surrounding a proposed national historic…

Woman among 25 asylum seekers gives birth after El Paso arrival

February 27, 2021 9:49 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — Most of the 25 asylum-seeking migrants who settled into an El Paso shelter on Friday are preparing to reunite with family members…

2 people injured in a 30-vehicle pileup in Montana

February 27, 2021 9:32 PM CNN Newsource

Two people suffered critical injuries in a 30-vehicle pileup outside of Billings, Montana, on Saturday, authorities said. The victims jumped from the…

No hate crime charge against suspect in New York stabbing of Asian man

February 27, 2021 9:20 PM CNN Newsource

A man accused of stabbing an Asian man Thursday outside the federal courthouse in the Chinatown neighborhood of New York City was arraigned Saturday…

4 children and 2 adults were rescued from a sinking boat off the Georgia coast

February 27, 2021 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

Two adults and four children were rescued Friday by the US Coast Guard off the Georgia coast after their boat struck an object and started sinking.…

Man sentenced for role in Chaparral-El Paso-Las Cruces kidnapping

February 27, 2021 8:20 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A 28-year-old southern New Mexico man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a kidnapping conviction…

Biden doesn’t penalize crown prince despite promise to punish senior Saudi leaders

February 27, 2021 8:05 PM CNN

Despite promising to punish senior Saudi leaders while on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden declined to apply sanctions to the one the US…

New Mexico Senate takes up recreational marijuana legalization after House passage

February 27, 2021 8:02 PM Associated Press, ABC News

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Efforts to legalize marijuana in New Mexico took center stage Saturday as a state Senate panel considered creating a taxed…

As Sunland Park blaze burned several homes, neighbors with hoses joined firefighters in battle

February 27, 2021 7:34 PM Jim Parker, Dylan McKim

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Firelighters from multiple departments battled a Sunland Park blaze Saturday evening that engulfed several homes and…

DOJ files appeal of Trump-appointed judge’s ruling on CDC eviction moratorium

February 27, 2021 7:06 PM CNN Newsource

The Department of Justice has filed an appeal of a federal judge’s decision this week that declared the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Emmanuel Acho will host ‘The Bachelor: After the Final Rose Special,’ replacing Chris Harrison

February 27, 2021 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho will be hosting “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose,” replacing host Chris Harrison who stepped aside…

6 El Paso men arrested by DPS in prostitution sting

February 27, 2021 6:55 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety special agents arrested a half-dozen men in a prostitution sting in the El Paso area earlier this…

Asian banks are failing on climate by channeling billions into coal, report says

February 27, 2021 6:42 PM CNN Newsource

Many of the world’s leading financial institutions have pledged in recent years to slash their support for the coal and oil industries. But a…

New Orleans officer killed while intervening in an altercation at a high school basketball game

February 27, 2021 6:37 PM CNN Newsource

A New Orleans law enforcement officer was fatally shot intervening in an altercation at a high school basketball game Friday, authorities said. Cpl.…

Ron Klain emerges as a force behind the scenes — and on Twitter

February 27, 2021 6:31 PM CNN Newsource

Unusually visible, involved in practically everything, and free in sharing his opinions on what has become the new administration’s must-follow…

Earthquake felt in downtown Anchorage Saturday

February 27, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake was felt in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday morning, according to officials. The quake was centered less than 10 miles…

Virginia lawmakers vote to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use starting in 2024

February 27, 2021 5:50 PM Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. But…

2024 Republican prospects seek their own breakout moments at Trump-dominated CPAC

February 27, 2021 5:36 PM CNN

A slew of ambitious Republicans eyeing bids for the party’s 2024 nomination used the two days ahead of former President Donald…

The new vaccine is a valuable weapon against Covid-19, and its rollout will be quick, officials say

February 27, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

A third vaccine is poised to join the fight against Covid-19, with 3.9 million doses expected to be available right away, a health official said…

Month: February 2021