As President Joe Biden urges Democrats to remain united against poison pill amendments that may come up in an hours-long, overnight vote-a-rama later this week, Republicans are preparing to make the final hours of the Democratic efforts to pass their relief bill politically painful and physically exhausting. Republicans are aiming to put Democrats on the
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The 2024 presidential race is a long way off, but it’s being fought right now, not by candidates and not in front of voters, but with legislation and in the courts. Republicans are pushing hard at the state level to generally make it more difficult to vote, and say they want to make the vote
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(CNN Español) –– «¡Justicia!» Esa fue la primera palabra que Rosa Franco gritó ante el Tribunal Tercero de Mayor Riesgo «A», en Guatemala, al escuchar el veredicto de culpabilidad contra el hombre acusado de asesinar a su hija, María Isabel Véliz Franco. Este lunes, los tres jueces sentenciaron a 30 años de prisión a Gustavo
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Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. Tonight: 4G and 5G cell towers are everywhere, really; Reese’s new peanut butter cups are missing a key ingredient; and China sounds the alarm on the market bubble. Let’s get into
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A weak wave of energy will move from south to north Wednesday which will increase the clouds and give us a slight chance for some sprinkles. Temps should be able to make it to the low 70’s even with the clouds cover increasing. A weak cold front arrives Thursday to increase afternoon winds and slightly
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ITASCA, Texas — The Texas Department of of Public Safety has issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl who is believed to be with a wanted woman. According to DPS, 15-year-old Lori Johnson was last seen in Itasca on Feb. 26. Johnson is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 120
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — It was supposed to be a normal flight to Phoenix, but then over the skies of New Mexico – an American Airlines encountered an unidentified flying object. “We just had something go right over the top of us that, I hate to say this, looked like a long cylindrical object that almost
Continue Reading Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has voted to confirm Cecilia Rouse as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers on Tuesday, breaking a streak of opposition to Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees. Hawley’s support came after he defended on Monday his prior record of not voting to advance any Biden Cabinet secretary nominees, insisting that he evaluates
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One essential worker who was invited to attend this year’s Golden Globes gave new meaning to the question, “who are you wearing?” Anna Berger, a Delta flight attendant who was among a select number of frontline workers invited to be in the audience during this year’s show, said she enlisted the help of a Facebook
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The Boy Scouts of America, amid bankruptcy and allegations of widespread sexual abuse within the organization, is proposing a trust fund of at least $300 million to compensate victims, court records show. The money would come from the organization’s roughly 250 local councils, in addition to funds from insurance policies and sales of artwork, including
Continue Reading The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Cecilia Rouse to chair the Council of Economic Advisers. The vote on Tuesday was 95-4. Rouse, a labor economist and dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, will be the first Black person to serve as the President’s top economist. She previously served as
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns had just lost to rival Oklahoma for the third time in a row — this time after a quadruple overtime. The bruising loss was quickly overshadowed when then-Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger stood alone on the field for the playing of the university’s alma mater song “The Eyes of Texas,”
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets. Tanden’s withdrawal marks the first high-profile defeat of one of Biden’s nominees. Thirteen of the 23 cabinet-level nominees requiring Senate
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Leigh Oquendo welcomed her kindergarteners on Monday as they filed into her Hawthorne Scholastic Academy classroom in Chicago, as any teacher would. What made this day special was that, for many of the children, it was the first time they had seen a teacher or fellow students in-person since the pandemic closed schools last March
Continue Reading (CNN) — Puede que no lo parezca en este momento después de un invierno horrible, pero EE.UU. nunca ha experimentado un momento tan esperanzador desde que comenzó la pandemia de covid-19. Sin embargo, la tentadora promesa que conlleva el rápido lanzamiento de nuevas vacunas se ve atenuada por las advertencias del equipo del presidente Joe
Continue Reading South Carolinian William Robert Norwood III is facing federal charges after allegedly telling a family member he assaulted and stole gear from police officers during the Capitol riot. “I’m dressing in all black,” Norwood wrote under the name “Robbie” on January 5, the day before the riot and insurrection, according to text messages cited in
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EL PASO, Texas — The monoclonal antibody treatment program in El Paso is starting to see larger amounts of people participate as the infusion center changes location. The treatment works to help a patient’s immune system better fight the coronavirus – and prevent the potential for hospitalization. The infusions had been administered at the El
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EL PASO, Texas — A lawsuit by former state Rep. Joe Pickett alleges the city of El Paso is hiding tax increases in water bills, using a fee that purportedly is to pay for damages to streets caused by the city’s own sanitation trucks. In the lawsuit, Pickett seeks damages of up to $100,000 and
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EL PASO, Texas — A Colorado man has been charged in connection with last week’s shooting death of his 6-year-old nephew at a central El Paso home, police said Tuesday. Xavier Deon Ford, 46, of Denver, is charged with making a firearm accessible to a child. However, police said he had not yet been taken
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Square, the financial payments firm run by Jack Dorsey, launched an in-house bank that it says will allow it to “operate more nimbly” in an increasingly crowded fintech market. The firm announced Monday that the bank has begun operations after completing the charter approval process with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah
Continue Reading The Republican base’s commitment to former president Donald Trump showed up like a fist in the air in Sunday’s television ratings. The ratings for Fox News Channel, which have been relatively weak since Trump lost the election last November, spiked Sunday afternoon when he was scheduled to address the CPAC convention in Orlando, Florida. Fox
Continue Reading President Joe Biden said Tuesday the United States would have enough Covid-19 vaccine doses for every adult American by the end of May, dramatically accelerating his timeline but acknowledging the country must still be vigilant against the virus. He also announced he would direct states to prioritize teachers in their vaccination plans, reemphasizing a commitment
Continue Reading For years, artificial cacti have lined the sandy roadsides of North Scottsdale, Arizona. They look real at first glance but tucked inside are antennas and radio equipment that provide 4G LTE wireless connectivity to the area. Large concealment structures like this, which in this case are about 24 feet tall, have become so good it’s
Continue Reading (CNN Español) –– El Ministerio de Salud de Nicaragua comenzó este martes la vacunación voluntaria con Sputnik V, como protección contra el covid-19. Las primeras dosis de la vacuna rusa se aplicaron en el hospital Antonio Lenín Fonseca, en Managua. Según las autoridades, los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas, cáncer y cardiopatías tienen prioridad. Gobierno de
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Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — The Douglas County Sheriff’s unit that serves warrants delivered a different kind of paper on Monday. 2,500 diapers were donated to the Bethlehem House for low income single mothers and their children. Deputies and staff with the Support Services Division also dropped off 3,000
Continue Reading House progressives are strongly pushing to pass a $15 minimum wage now as they believe this moment is their best shot, and some are already signaling they are willing to withhold their votes if the final version of the Covid relief package does not include the provision. As the window for negotiations closes, and it
Continue Reading Republican Sen. Josh Hawley on Monday defended his role as the only US senator to oppose every one of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees, insisting that he evaluates each pick individually. “I take them one at a time, if there is someone I think will be good to Missouri, that I can defend to my
Continue Reading Jahmil French, an actor known for his role as Dave Turner on the Canadian series “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” has died, according to his manager, Gabrielle Kachman. He was 29. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French,” Kachman said in a statement. “He
Continue Reading Square, the financial payments firm run by Jack Dorsey, launched an in-house bank that it says will allow it to “operate more nimbly” in an increasingly crowded fintech market. The firm announced Monday that the bank has begun operations after completing the charter approval process with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah
Continue Reading A bill in the Tennessee Legislature would officially make Dolly Parton’s version of “Amazing Grace” the state hymn, adding to its 10 state songs. The bill was introduced earlier this month. State Rep. Mike Sparks and Sen. Raumesh Akbari proposed the bill because they believe that the song has historical significance for their state. Argument
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