June 2021

DOJ signals plans to coordinate anti-ransomware efforts with the same protocols as it does for terrorism

June 3, 2021 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department signaled Thursday it plans to coordinate its anti-ransomware efforts with the same protocols as it does for terrorism, following a slew of cyberattacks that have disrupted key infrastructure sectors ranging from gasoline distribution to meatpacking. On Thursday, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco issued an internal memo directing US prosecutors to report all

La ONU alerta por la creciente amenaza de los talibanes y sus aún estrechos vínculos con Al Qaeda

June 3, 2021 4:42 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Un movimiento talibán envalentonado supone una grave y creciente amenaza para el gobierno de Afganistán, sigue estando cerca de Al Qaeda y considera que puede volver al poder por la fuerza si es necesario, según un informe del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas publicado el miércoles. A la espera de quelas

Oasis becomes 2nd El Paso water park to open for summer

June 3, 2021 4:29 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso officials have announced plans to open the second of four city-operated water parks for the summer. Oasis, located at 13501 Jason Crandall, will officially open to the public at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 6. It follows the first water park opening, which was Camp Cohen in northeast El Paso. over

LCPS board member who voted against new superintendent resigns citing ‘misogyny’

June 3, 2021 4:03 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools board member who cast the lone dissenting vote earlier this week against hiring the district’s new superintendent has resigned, citing what she called “gross displays of harassment” at board gatherings. In her Thursday resignation letter obtained by ABC-7, LCPS District 2 board member Terrie Dallman

Tennessee holding year-long tax-free holiday for gun safety equipment

June 3, 2021 3:36 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — For the first time ever, Tennessee will hold a sales tax holiday exclusively for gun safety equipment. The tax-free holiday begins July 1 at midnight and runs through June of 2022. Tennesseans will be able to purchase things like gun safes and other gun safety

FC Juarez make splash hire with Tuca Ferretti as next head coach

June 3, 2021 3:27 PM Nate Ryan

JUAREZ, Mexico – After a bottom third finish in the LIGA MX standings, FC Juarez have put Mexican soccer on notice with their new head coach. They are not messing around. FC Juarez introduced Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti as their next coach on Thursday, bringing one of top managers in the western hemisphere to the Mexican

When the pandemic brought her business to a halt, this chef tackled food insecurity with farm-to-table meals

June 3, 2021 3:22 PM CNN Newsource

Before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Chef Q. Ibraheem ran an upscale catering business and underground supper club in Evanston, Illinois. She was able to charge $250 per person for ambitious, farm-to-table, multicourse meals served in an intimate setting. After years of working to launch her business, it was finally taking off. But when Covid

Famed celebrity lawyer F. Lee Bailey, whose clients included O.J. Simpson, dies at 87

June 3, 2021 3:20 PM Associated Press

WALTHAM, Massachusetts — Celebrity attorney F. Lee Bailey has died. He was 87. The death was confirmed Thursday by Peter Horstmann, who worked with Bailey as an associate in the same law office for seven years. In a career that spanned decades, Bailey defended O.J. Simpson, Patricia Hearst and the alleged Boston Strangler. Bailey had

Experts concerned about invasive plant growing in Connecticut rivers

June 3, 2021 3:12 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (WFSB) — The state is concerned about an invasive plant called hydrilla. The aquatic weed was discovered in 2016 and local leaders are worried about its ecological and economic impacts. Experts say this aquatic weed is exponentially growing. They say by August, the banks of the

Famed trial lawyer F. Lee Bailey, whose clients included O.J. Simpson, dies

June 3, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

F. Lee Bailey, a prominent and controversial defense attorney, died Thursday. His death was confirmed to CNN by Jennifer Sisson, a manager at Bailey’s consulting firm. Sisson described Bailey as “a great man.” Bailey was best known for his participation in the successful defenses of high-profile clients, including O.J. Simpson. Bailey also successfully defended Army

Take a video tour as new food court options open up at Sunland Park Mall

June 3, 2021 3:04 PM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE: In the video player above you can catch a glimpse of the new food court at Sunland Park Mall, which has added seven eateries among 12 new tenants this month. The mall is holding the grand re-opening of its food court this weekend. ORIGINAL REPORT, June 3: EL PASO, Texas — Sunland Park Mall announced the addition

US tracking Iranian ships that may be headed into the Atlantic and for Venezuela

June 3, 2021 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon and US intelligence agencies are closely tracking two Iranian ships that Tehran claims are bound for Venezuela. At the Pentagon and other agencies, officials said that at the moment the ships’ passage is not a concern, but they are being monitored and the intelligence community is working to assess what Iran’s intentions are.

READ: More than 30 House progressives write Biden over global vaccine distribution

June 3, 2021 3:00 PM CNN Newsource

A group of more than 30 Democratic members of the House of Representatives are sending a letter to be sent to the White House encouraging the Biden administration to do more to help distribute vaccines across the world. Read the letter below:

Ford could get hit with $1.3 billion penalty for importing vans from Europe

June 3, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

For years, Ford would build its Transit Connect vans in Turkey, then ship them to the United States, where the windows and seats were immediately stripped out of many of the vehicles to convert them into cargo vans. The reason? To pay only a 2.5% duty imposed on passenger vehicles imported from Europe rather than

First on CNN: Progressives push Biden to do more to distribute vaccines across the world

June 3, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

A group of more than 30 Democratic members of the House of Representatives have signed onto a letter to the White House encouraging the Biden administration to do even more to help distribute vaccines across the world. The letter comes right after President Joe Biden announced a plan to immediately share 25 million Covid-19 vaccines

French military temporarily suspending joint operations with Malian military after 2nd coup d’etat in May

June 3, 2021 2:57 PM Associated Press

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) – France says it is temporarily suspending joint military operations with Malian forces until the West African nation’s junta complies with international demands to restore civilian rule. The announcement late Thursday comes amid growing pressure for Col. Assimi Goita to step aside. Goita deposed the country’s civilian transitional leaders late last month,

Denuncia por estafa lleva al hallazgo de 194 migrantes centroamericanos en Chiapas

June 3, 2021 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) informó este jueves en un comunicado que una denuncia por presunta estafa llevó al hallazgo de 194 migrantes indocumentados al sur de México. Los centroamericanos, entre los que se encontraban menores de edad, fueron encontrados en un predio en el municipio de Ocozocoautla de Espinosa,

Here’s how far apart the White House and GOP are on infrastructure

June 3, 2021 2:54 PM CNN Newsource

The White House and a group of Senate Republicans continued negotiating on an infrastructure package this week, more than two months after President Joe Biden first laid out his plan. The two sides are a lot closer than when they started — but remain billions of dollars apart. Biden met Wednesday with Republican Sen. Shelley

Juneteenth by the Numbers 2020

June 3, 2021 2:44 PM CNN Newsource

Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. African-Americans and others mark the anniversary much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Here’s a look at Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, by the numbers: 155 – Years since Maj.

How a Capitol rioter cut his plea deal and what it means for others

June 3, 2021 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

When the Justice Department was ready to set the tone for hundreds of its US Capitol riot cases, it looked to a working-class Floridian who had gone into the Senate chamber with the crowd for 15 minutes on January 6. Tampa-area crane operator Paul Hodgkins on Wednesday admitted to obstructing the Electoral College vote on

DOJ investigating political fundraising by controversial Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

June 3, 2021 2:31 PM CNN

The Justice Department is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s political fundraising, a person briefed on the probe tells CNN. DeJoy’s spokesman Mark Corallo on Thursday denied any wrongdoing by the postmaster general, but confirmed an investigation into campaign contributions made by DeJoy’s private sector employees. “Mr. DeJoy has learned that the Department of Justice is

Hero firefighter honored for saving 5-year-old girl from fire

June 3, 2021 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The FDNY held its annual Medal Day ceremony Wednesday, and some of New York’s bravest were honored for their acts of heroism. As CBS2’s Dave Carlin reports, colleagues, friends and family gathered at a stadium in Queens to honor New York City’s bravest. Hero

Daycare employee charged after infant found suffering from abusive head trauma

June 3, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WILTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Wilton daycare employee has been arrested after a baby was found to have abusive head trauma. Wilton police said on Feb. 9, 2021 around 11 a.m., they received a 911 call from the Goddard School about a 6-month-old boy who was breathing but

AMC’s stock is up more than 2,000% this year. But the theater chain’s problems aren’t solved

June 3, 2021 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

AMC’s comeback, and then some — its stock price surged to a record high on Wednesday — has been fueled by Reddit’s army of retail investors as well as some legitimate good news about customers returning to movie theaters. But that doesn’t mean that AMC and the rest of the industry’s inherent problems are solved.

Lawmakers receive stern warning to stop excessive drinking during session

June 3, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Time is running out at the state Capitol as several bills still need to be voted on and there’s no agreement yet on a state budget. Lawmaker’s behavior is getting a lot of attention as some have been drinking on the job. Connecticut Speaker

Explosion causes scrap metal fire, street closure

June 3, 2021 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Fire officials said no injuries were reported after an explosion caused a scrap metal fire Thursday morning in northwest Oklahoma City. The fire was reported near Northwest 10th Street and Villa. Smoke from the fire could be seen from miles away. According to Oklahoma

Victim goes to gas station for help after being shot while driving on highway

June 3, 2021 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOWELL, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Police are investigating after a man was shot while driving on a highway in Lowell. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on the Lowell Connector, officials said. The victim drove himself to the XtraMart on Gorham Street. “He came off the highway and

Man travels across country to raise awareness of rare cancer that took daughter’s life

June 3, 2021 2:14 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A man who’s traveling through all lower 48 states of the United States to raise awareness of a rare cancer is making his way through New Hampshire. Dave Fleischer’s journey began May 20 in Salt Lake City. He said his mission is to

Eight high school football coaches suspended over allegations they made a Hebrew Israelite player eat a pizza that had contained pork

June 3, 2021 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

Eight high school football coaches in Canton, Ohio, have been suspended while police investigate allegations that they forced a Hebrew Israelite player to eat a pizza that previously had pork on it, despite knowing his beliefs forbade him from eating it, police and the student’s lawyer told CNN. The 17-year-old student, who hasn’t been named,

Sikh teen says he was harassed, attacked by older teens at mall

June 3, 2021 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SOUTH HUNTINGTON, New York (WCBS) — Two Sikh teenagers say they were the targets of a hate crime at a Long Island mall over the weekend. CBS2’s Alice Gainer spoke with one of the teens and his father. “Physically I’m OK, but mentally… I have a 3-year-old brother.

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