February 2021

Bill Gates says trade-offs by state of Texas lead to storm deaths

February 21, 2021 9:44 AM CNN

In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Bill Gates said deaths during Texas’ winter freeze were preventable, caused by the…

Arkansas GOP governor says he wouldn’t support a Trump 2024 reelection bid

February 21, 2021 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

The Republican governor of Arkansas, who had previously supported Donald Trump‘s reelection bid, said Sunday that he would not back the former…

El Paso sees 6 more virus deaths, over 500 new infections

February 21, 2021 9:43 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials on Sunday morning reported a half-dozen additional deaths from Covid-19 and 521 more virus case. The…

Sunday Funday Moment: El Pasoans answer 3-year-old Aiyanna’s Valentine’s Day wish

February 21, 2021 9:29 AM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– A few weeks ago ABC-7’s Iris Lopez shared a story about one El Paso mom’s request for Valentine cards to help cheer up her…

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll order flags flown at half-staff to honor Rush Limbaugh

February 21, 2021 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

Florida’s governor announced he’ll order flags in the state flown at half-staff to honor the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh,…

Community steps up to help flooded animal shelter

February 21, 2021 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — There are only 28 shelter dogs left at CARE STL after a…

‘I am just taking it all in, everything’: HS football returns in Washington

February 21, 2021 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — The final tally on the scoreboard doesn’t matter much,…

Lone Star state’s trouble comes in bunches

February 21, 2021 8:14 AM CNN

“O Gertrude, Gertrude,” King Claudius says to his wife in Act IV of Hamlet. “When sorrows come, they come not single spies. But in…

Cloning Fast Facts

February 21, 2021 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about cloning, a process of creating an identical copy of an original. Facts Reproductive Cloning is the…

Quecreek Mine Rescue Fast Facts

February 21, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about the Quecreek Mine Rescue. From July 24 through 28, 2002, nine coal miners were trapped for 77 hours in…

Oil Spills Fast Facts

February 21, 2021 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi…

Russia tells WHO it has detected first case of avian flu strain in humans

February 21, 2021 7:39 AM CNN

Russian authorities say they have detected what is believed to be “human infection with avian influenza H5N8,” the World Health…

McDonald’s hoodies and Dunkin’ robes: Why fast food chains want to sell you clothing

February 21, 2021 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

Fast food wants to be a force in fast fashion. McDonald’s latest non-edible creation is a hoodie, timed to coincide with the launch of its new…

‘Saturday Night Live’ mocks Ted Cruz’s trip to Cancun, NY Gov. Cuomo’s nursing home data scandal

February 21, 2021 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

“Saturday Night Live” felt like a lot of people needed to apologize this week, so on Saturday’s episode that’s what happened.…

US Covid-19 numbers may be slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months

February 21, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 trends may be encouraging in recent weeks — but a new forecast offered a grim reminder the US is not in the clear. More than 497,500…

Commercial Passenger Airplane Crashes Fast Facts

February 21, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related…

These two charts show how much minimum wage workers have fallen behind

February 21, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

With Congress already battling over hiking the minimum wage to $15 an hour, President Joe Biden likely raised a few eyebrows when he recently said…

Three people killed, two injured, in shooting at gun store in Louisiana

February 21, 2021 6:58 AM CNN

Three people were killed and two were injured in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana on Saturday. Deputies were called to the scene at the…

Black women’s roles in the civil rights movement have been understated — but that’s changing

February 21, 2021 6:54 AM CNN

Claudette Colvin did a revolutionary act nearly 10 months before Rosa Parks. In March 1955, the 15-year-old was arrested for refusing to give up her…

How bitcoin is like a teenager

February 21, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

With the value of bitcoin in the market topping $1 trillion, longtime backers may be wiping tears from their eyes. The cryptocurrency is growing up.…

White parents, it’s time to do the work this Black History Month

February 21, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

Black History Month is a celebration of Black excellence and you are invited. Right now, all over the United States, Black families are teaching the…

Meet the bunnies that helped people survive 2020

February 21, 2021 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

Meet Finn and Budgie, rabbits that are more than just lovable companions. They provide their owners with emotional support. “So many people…

Juanes y Marte: la historia de cómo la estrella latina llegó a la transmisión de la NASA sobre llegada de Perseverance

February 21, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) – Para sus seguidores más leales, la aparición de Juanes en la transmisión de la llegada del rover Perseverance a Marte no fue…

Democrats turn to Biden’s agenda after impeachment trial

February 21, 2021 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

With impeachment in the rearview mirror, congressional Democrats are directing their full attention toward President Joe Biden’s agenda as they…

After the snow melts, the flooding will begin. Here’s how to prepare

February 21, 2021 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

You’re probably familiar with the dangers that snow and ice pose for motorists. But how about your home? More than 73% of the United States…

Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final to claim 18th grand slam title

February 21, 2021 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

Novak Djokovic put on a masterclass in power and precision to overwhelm Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and clinch his 18th grand slam…

She’s 21 and just became the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean

February 21, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

Briton Jasmine Harrison, 21, has become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean after completing a 3,000-mile (4,800-kilometer)…

Shooting at bowling alley in Pennsylvania leaves one dead, 3 wounded, police say

February 21, 2021 2:19 AM CNN Newsource

Police in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, are searching for a suspect who opened fire at a bowling alley Saturday night, leaving one person dead and at…

Why the red planet captures our imagination in movies and books

February 21, 2021 1:05 AM CNN Newsource

Consider the odds of your having been born: from the earliest stirrings of protohominid life — the ones writer Arthur C. Clarke and director…

Who is El Paso’s Best Hitter? Decker, Beimel Elite to host one-day tournament

February 21, 2021 12:14 AM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Think you could fall in the category of best baseball hitter in El Paso? Now is your chance! Former El Paso Chihuahuas and MLB OF…

Month: February 2021