Here’s a look at genocide, the attempted or intentional destruction of a national, racial, religious or ethnic group, whether in wartime or peace. Facts The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted by the United Nations after World War II. Article II of the Convention defines genocide as any
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Click here for updates on this story WISTER, Oklahoma (KFSM) — 4-year-old Samuel Ray of Wister, Oklahoma has already decided his career path, he wants to be a UPS truck driver when he grows up. Around four to five times a week, UPS driver Matt Thomason delivers packages to Samuel’s mom, Nicole Ray’s job. His
Continue Reading Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of penance called Lent. Easter is considered to be the most important season of the Christian year. Easter April 4, 2021
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A cold and humid start Thursday morning with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. This afternoon temperatures will be on the cool side for late March only hitting the mid and upper 60s. The winds will be typical for Spring in the borderland with gusts around 25 to 30 mph. Some areas could experience blowing
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — Granny’s got a gun… and she isn’t the only one. More senior citizens are packing heat. Over the past few years, there’s been an increase in gun sales for an older age group. “Let’s face it, this is not the same world we
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EL PASO, Texas — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 state the man accused of stabbing his nephew told police “I killed him” and showed officers the knife he reportedly used. Police said 67-year-old Jose Luis Murillo is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers were called to 9029 Padilla Dr. shortly before 7
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Raymond Lasley was once so sick from a preventable disease that he hallucinated a herd of buffalo was stampeding toward him. “I was screaming bloody murder,” Lasley said of the time he almost died from measles at 5 or 6 years old. “That’s one of my first memories.” His personal trauma made him a strong
Continue Reading Volcanic activity has “somewhat decreased” in the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, southwest of the capital Reykjavík, where a volcano erupted Friday night, the the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) announced Saturday. The current eruption is “small” with the “volcanic activity” having “decreased somewhat” in the area, the agency said on Twitter. The eruptive fissure is approximately
Continue Reading When Graciane da Silva died of Covid-19 at a Rio de Janeiro hospital last June, her death was seen as unusual — she was only 28 and, at the time, the coronavirus was mostly claiming the lives of the elderly. But something has shifted in Brazil, Matt Rivers writes. More younger Brazilians now appear to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is not uncommon for a Borderland resident to have an underlying health condition. A new El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank program hopes to help, and it’s using food to do it. The food bank is preparing to launch El Paso’s first ‘Food FARMacy.’ The program will allow Borderland
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Good news, Peeps fans! Not only will Peeps be back on store shelves in time for Easter, but they’ll come in a new form too. Pepsi and Peeps are collaborating on a new drink that combines the two extra-sweet flavors, the companies announced Thursday. The new cola, dubbed “Pepsi x Peeps,” mixes the taste of
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The Small Business Administration’s watchdog received more than 1 million referrals for suspected fraud in loans from small business relief programs, including referrals for identity theft, according to an analysis released Thursday by the House select committee reviewing the federal response to the coronavirus crisis. The SBA sent its Office of Inspector General 1.34 million
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The Biden administration is setting up two more emergency intake sites that combined will provide more than 5,000 beds to accommodate migrant children crossing the US-Mexico border alone. It’s the latest move by the administration to try to alleviate overcrowding in Border Patrol facilities and transfer unaccompanied minors who have been held in those facilities,
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(CNN) — El gigante farmacéutico AstraZeneca actualizó sus datos sobre el funcionamiento de su vacuna contra el coronavirus. El miércoles por la noche informó que el biológico mostró una eficacia del 76% contra la enfermedad sintomática por coronavirus y un 100% de eficacia contra la enfermedad grave o crítica o la necesidad de hospitalización. La
Continue Reading El clero católico alemán se rebela contra el Vaticano. Argentina se retira del Grupo de Lima. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. 1 Los efectos duraderos del covid-19 Siete de cada 10 personas hospitalizadas por covid-19 no se han recuperado por completo cinco meses después del alta, según
Continue Reading Two days after the community was traumatized by a mass shooting, the people of Boulder honored the victims on Wednesday as support poured in from public figures and citizens around the country. The conversation also turned to how to prevent such a loss of life, especially following the mass shootings at three Atlanta-area massage spas
Continue Reading Nota del editor: Los casos de coronavirus siguen siendo altos en todo el mundo. Los funcionarios de salud advierten que viajar aumenta las posibilidades de contraer y propagar el virus. Quedarse en casa es la mejor manera de detener la transmisión. A continuación, encontrarás información sobre lo que debes saber si aún planeas viajar, actualizada
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported five new coronavirus-related deaths and 168 new cases Thursday morning. El Paso’s pandemic death toll now stands at 2,356. The latest victims include: 1 – female in her 40s 1 – female in her 50s 1 – male in his 70s 1 – female in
Continue Reading World Cup champion, US soccer player and longtime equal pay advocate Megan Rapinoe highlighted the ongoing inequities and discrimination women face when it comes to compensation and sports as part of her testimony Wednesday before Congress. “What we’ve learned, and what we continue to learn, is that there is no level of status — and
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President Joe Biden is holding his first formal news conference on Thursday and will likely face scrutiny over his administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the growing number of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the border and gun control, among many other pressing issues. The news conference comes more than two months into Biden’s presidency, which
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The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit Africa much harder than the first wave, a new analysis has shown. Daily new infections across the continent were approximately 30% higher during the second wave, according to the study published in The Lancet journal. Its authors say it is the first comprehensive continent-wide analysis of
Continue Reading The GOP-led Georgia House is expected on Thursday to approve a sweeping election bill that would limit voting rights by imposing restrictions like an ID requirement for absentee voting in a state that was key in determining control of the White House and Senate. The passage of SB 202, three days before the end of
Continue Reading Shipping experts believe it could take days or even weeks to free the 224,000-ton vessel that is wedged across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest waterways since Tuesday. The Ever Given, a container ship almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground on March 23 after being caught
Continue Reading The Biden administration said Thursday it would dedicate nearly $10 billion to expand access to Covid-19 vaccines for the hardest-hit and highest-risk communities and increase vaccine confidence across the country. The Department of Health and Human Services will dedicate $6 billion from the Covid-19 economic relief law to expand access to Covid-19 vaccines in underserved
Continue Reading North Korea launched two ballistic missiles Thursday — the second such launch in less than a week. South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that two short-range missiles had been fired from the Hamju area of South Hamgyong province toward the sea, off North Korea’s east coast, at 7:06 a.m. and 7:25
Continue Reading New York State lawmakers have reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, a legislative source familiar with negotiations told CNN Wednesday, stating lawmakers were finalizing bill language to be passed next week. “The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to an internal
Continue Reading (CNN) — Estados Unidos y sus aliados están intensificando la presión sobre China en una demostración unificada de fuerza contra la presunta represión de Beijing contra los uigures, una minoría étnica predominantemente musulmana, en la región de Xinjiang, en el occidente del país. El Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. estima que hasta 2 millones de
Continue Reading Two days after the community was traumatized by a mass shooting, the people of Boulder honored the victims on Wednesday as support poured in from public figures and citizens around the country. The conversation also turned to how to prevent such a loss of life, especially following the mass shootings at three Atlanta-area massage spas
Continue Reading Between 2 million and 3 million Covid-19 vaccines are administered in the United States every day. That means many parents are being vaccinated but not their kids — since the vaccine is not yet authorized for children under 16. While many parents can breathe a sigh of relief with their own vaccinations, it may be
Continue Reading The Olympic torch relay has begun, and the flame is on its way to Tokyo for the July start of the Summer Games. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily.
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