Month: March 2021
Man charged with murder in 2018 accidentally released from Rikers Island Prison, officials say
A man who was charged with murder in 2018 was released prematurely from Rikers Island prison, officials said. Christopher Buggs, 26, was arrested three years ago in connection to a second-degree murder charge. During a routine virtual hearing on February 16, his attorney made an application for Buggs to be released on bail, which the
Continue Reading Rochester, NY police officer fatally shoots man armed with a knife outside a homeless shelter, police say
A police officer in Rochester, New York is on administrative leave and an investigation has been launched after he shot and killed a man who charged at officers while holding at least one knife that he grabbed from inside a homeless shelter, police said. According to police, the man was threatening to harm himself, local
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Kroger will close 3 grocery stores following Los Angeles hazard pay mandate
Kroger announced it will close three Los Angeles grocery stores in May amid concerns about the city’s new hazard pay mandate, which requires large grocery and pharmacy stores to pay their employees an additional $5 per hour over a four-month span due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is at least the third time this year
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UTEP eliminated from C-USA Tournament; controversial call in Miners’ loss to FAU
FRISCO, Texas – You hate to see officiating affect the outcome of a game, but it clearly was a factor in UTEP’s loss to Florida Atlantic. The Miners saw their season come to an end at the hands of the FAU Owls by a final score of 76-70. UTEP had high hopes entering the first
Continue Reading 12 female employees allege sex discrimination by Alabama sheriff’s office in DOJ lawsuit
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama and Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran over allegations of sex discrimination from 12 current and former female corrections officers. The complaint alleges the women — and other female employees — were subject to a sexually hostile work environment, which
Continue Reading Popular evangelical Beth Moore says she’s no longer a Southern Baptist
Beth Moore, a popular evangelical Christian and Bible teacher, says she is no longer a Southern Baptist and is parting ways with the denomination’s publishing arm. Moore disclosed her departure during a recent interview with Religion News Service. “I am still a Baptist, but I can no longer identify with Southern Baptists,” she told the
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Judge temporarily blocks Planned Parenthood’s ouster from Texas Medicaid program
A Texas county judge has temporarily blocked the state’s efforts to remove Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, hours after the group’s affiliates alleged that the state failed to provide adequate notice in a regulatory battle affecting thousands of low-income Texans during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A slew of Texas Planned Parenthood affiliates asserted in a lawsuit
Continue Reading Five Oklahoma City officers charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of 15-year-old
Five Oklahoma City police officers were charged with first-degree manslaughter in relation to the shooting death of a 15-year-old in November, according to court records filed Wednesday in Oklahoma County. In an email sent to CNN, Dan Stewart of the Oklahoma City Police Department said that the department was informed on Tuesday that the officers
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Ministerio Público de Panamá identifica a más de 20 víctimas en albergues infantiles
(CNN Español) — Más de 20 menores de edad, entre niñas, niños y adolescentes, han sido identificados por el Ministerio Público de Panamá como víctimas de supuestos delitos cometidos en albergues infantiles del país, entre mayo de 2020 a la fecha, según reveló el procurador general encargado Javier Caraballo, quien no descartó que esta cifra
Continue Reading Judge allows Texas to remove Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program
Thousands of Texans are slated to lose their health care provider after a Texas judge on Wednesday allowed the state to remove Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program. Texas has long sought to ban Planned Parenthood, which provides abortions in Texas, from Medicaid. Medicaid funding does not cover abortions except in cases of rape or
Continue Reading A woman crashed her car into a freezing river. A FedEx driver saw it happen and saved her
A FedEx Express driver is being hailed a hero by police after he jumped into freezing water to save a woman who had crashed her car. Brandon Alt said he was just getting started on his delivery route that goes through Truckee, California, on Monday, when the car in front of him veered off the
Continue Reading Millions in Covid relief funding to be used for federal cybersecurity efforts
Millions of dollars in funding from the Covid-19 relief bill passed Wednesday will be used to help the federal government improve its cybersecurity efforts in the wake of high-profile breaches that have caused alarm for officials and lawmakers. “[I]t reflects a recognition by this administration of the urgency of improving cybersecurity,” said cyber chief Eric
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Rain-triggered mudslides prompt mandatory evacuations
Click here for updates on this story SILVERADO CANYON, California (KABC) — A storm moving across Southern California is causing problems for residents in several Orange County communities, which saw some mudslides Wednesday morning. Silverado Canyon was shut down between Olive Drive and Ladd Canyon due to a mudslide in that area, according to the
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The 737 Max crisis costs continues to climb two years after the second fatal crash
Wednesday marked a grim anniversary for Boeing and hundreds of families worldwide — two years since the fatal crash of a 737 Max flown by Ethiopian Airlines that killed all 157 people on board. While the human toll outweighs the financial accounting of the crisis, the dollar cost is likely to make Boeing’s 737 Max
Continue Reading One of tech’s biggest events plans to be in-person this year. Big companies are already bailing
The wireless industry is having déjà vu this week. Industry trade group GSMA on Monday announced plans to hold an in-person Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in June — and a string of high-profile companies, including Ericsson and Sony, have already said they won’t attend. The situation is reminiscent of last year, when Mobile World
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Hospitals of Providence to begin vaccinating El Paso teachers Thursday
EL PASO, Texas — More vaccine appointments will now be available for teachers. The Hospitals of Providence will be vaccinating teachers for all El Paso area schools. The hospital is partnering with the eight school districts in county: El Paso, Anthony, Canutillo, Clint, Fabens, San Elizario, Socorro and Ysleta ISDs. Teachers from Cathedral High School
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El Paso man released from UMC to cheers after 133 days hospitalized for Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Covid-19 patient is on the road to recovery after spending 133 days in the hospital. Javier Gutierrez arrived at University Medical Center on Oct. 28. The 48-year-old patient was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. About 200 hospital staff lined the halls of UMC to cheer on Javier,
Continue Reading Tercer cheque de estímulo: una guía de lo que puedes esperar del paquete de US$ 1,9 billones
(CNN Español) — El paquete de estímulo económico por coronavirus de US$ 1,9 billones incluye una amplia gama de beneficios, como el cheque de pago, para ayudar a los estadounidenses que todavía luchan contra las consecuencias económicas de la pandemia. Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. aprueba plan de estímulo de US$ 1,9 billones propuesto por
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Trump expected to meet with Sen. Rick Scott amid GOP divide over former President
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Republican Sen. Rick Scott this week, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN, at a time when the party is heatedly debating Trump’s role in its future. The meeting with Scott, a Floridian who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, has been planned for weeks,
Continue Reading Starbucks lanza su nueva línea de café frío que podrás encontrar en supermercados y tiendas
(CNN Business) — Starbucks quiere que compres más de su café en el supermercado. Por eso, ahora ofrece un producto más a la moda que los frappucinos embotellados de hace años. La nueva línea de la compañía se llama Cold & Crafted y está disponible desde este miércoles a nivel nacional en EE.UU. en tiendas
Continue Reading Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite after a five-year hiatus
Cheese connoisseurs, it’s time to celebrate: Taco Bell is bringing back the Quesalupa after a five-year hiatus. The Quesalupa quickly became a fan favorite when it debuted in 2016, combining the cheesy traits of a quesadilla with a crispy chalupa shell to create a double layer filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes
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Beto O’Rouke joins El Paso healthcare workers for vigil marking pandemic anniversary
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso healthcare workers held a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to honor the more than 3,500 “healthcare heroes” who have lost their lives to Covid-19 nationwide. “It’s time that we pay attention to healthcare workers who are sacrificing so much and show them the appreciation they deserve through action,” said Erika
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NMSU tops Seattle, 56-46; Aggies advance to WAC Tournament semifinals
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The New Mexico State women’s basketball team held Seattle U to just 27.0-percent shooting and led wire-to-wire to advance to the Western Athletic Conference semifinals with a 56-46 win over the Redhawks on Wednesday afternoon at the Orleans Arena. NM State started the game strong, building a 15-6 lead by
Continue Reading China building offensive, aggressive military, top US Pacific commander says
China is assembling an increasingly offensive military and expanding its regional footprint, as Beijing steps up efforts to supplant American military power in Asia, a top US commander warned Congress on Tuesday. “I cannot for the life of me understand some of the capabilities that they’re putting in the field unless it is an aggressive
Continue Reading Wall Street Journal: Trump pressured Georgia investigator to find ‘the right answer’ in baseless fraud push
In a phone call to the Georgia secretary of state’s office in December, then-President Donald Trump urged a top investigator to find fraud in the 2020 presidential election, telling her that she would be “praised” for overturning results that were in favor of Joe Biden, according to newly reported audio of the call obtained by
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Mexican lawmakers approve bill to legalize recreational marijuana use
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Lawmakers in Mexico on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, which could make the nation the world’s largest cannabis market. The news agency Reuters said Mexico’s lower house of Congress approved the bill on a 316-127 vote. The measure now heads to the Senate for its review and approval.
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | América Latina y las vacunas: los países más serios serán los que sobrevivan
Nota del editor: Carlos Alberto Montaner es escritor, periodista y colaborador de CNN. Sus columnas se publican en decenas de diarios de España, Estados Unidos y América Latina. Montaner es, además, vicepresidente de la Internacional Liberal. Las opiniones aquí expresadas son exclusivamente suyas. (CNN Español) — A Miami, pese a ciertas restricciones para vacunar a
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9 migrants flown to El Paso from Rio Grande Valley test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned that as many as nine migrants flown into El Paso from the Rio Grande Valley have tested positive for Covid-19. The nine are among hundreds being brought to El Paso by the U.S. Border Patrol because of a surge in migrants requesting asylum in southern Texas, which has
Continue Reading Whistleblowers say Trump ally made questionable hire days before resigning from Justice Department
Two federal employees are calling for an investigation into the hiring of a senior Justice Department official who had been interviewed by a manager who resigned shortly after — and just days before President Joe Biden‘s inauguration. The anonymous whistleblowers accuse Jeffrey Bossert Clark of conducting a bogus interview process for the assistant director of
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