August 2021

Emiten alerta de tormenta tropical para partes del Caribe

August 9, 2021 3:52 PM CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Una perturbación tropical que se mueve a través del Atlántico ha sido designada como “ciclón tropical…

Quorum not met yet again for Texas House special session

August 9, 2021 3:42 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Monday fell just short of having enough members to begin conducting official business and voted overwhelmingly…

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre files lawsuit saying Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17

August 9, 2021 3:40 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accusers has sued Prince Andrew, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Lawyers…

Florida governor’s office says state could withhold salaries of officials who enact school mask mandates

August 9, 2021 3:29 PM CNN

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican, says despite Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempts to block mask mandates in across the state, schools are on…

Detenciones, deserciones y exilios: ¿qué está pasando en el Belarús de Lukashenko?

August 9, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — En medio de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020, la atleta bielorrusa Kristina Timanovskaya desertó a…

Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts

August 9, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…

Watch LIVE: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is busiest in years despite Covid threat

August 9, 2021 3:21 PM ABC News, Associated Press

STURGIS, South Dakota — Law enforcement officials say the first few days of this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have been among the busiest…

2 Texas ERs temporarily shut down as US Covid-19 hospitalization and death rates double in 2 weeks

August 9, 2021 3:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Holly Yan, CNN The crush of patients infected with the Delta variant is affecting hospitals nationwide. Now some Texans…

Prosecutors offer plea deal to Cowboys for Trump founder

August 9, 2021 2:48 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have offered a confidential plea agreement to Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin that might resolve…

Former El Paso cop pleads guilty to helping stepdad deal drugs

August 9, 2021 2:47 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A former El Paso police officer has admitted helping her stepfather deal drugs in the Borderland, federal prosecutors said Monday.…

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson noncommittal about Covid-19 vaccine after contracting virus twice

August 9, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera, CNN Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has now had Covid-19 twice, but when asked by reporters Monday whether the Ravens have…

Vax.India.Now raised $5 million

August 9, 2021 2:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Vax.India.Now raised millions for the people of India with a star-studded virtual event also meant to buoy spirits as the…

Greece faces ‘disaster of unprecedented proportions’ as wildfires ravage the country

August 9, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Chris Liakos, Elinda Labropoulou and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Greece is facing a “natural disaster of unprecedented proportions,” as 586…

Read: Top US general’s message to the military about Covid-19 vaccine

August 9, 2021 2:11 PM CNN Newsource

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley on Monday issued a memo encouraging the US military force to get vaccinated against Covid-19,…

Vicente Fernández fue hospitalizado tras sufrir una caída, dice un médico cercano al cantante

August 9, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández fue sometido a una cirugía en el cuello luego de ser hospitalizado el…

CDC adds seven destinations to ‘very high’ Covid-19 travel risk list

August 9, 2021 1:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN France and Iceland are among seven destinations added on Monday to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…

‘Vaccine passports’ are taking off. How to prove your Covid-19 vaccination status on your phone

August 9, 2021 1:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Vaccination against Covid-19 is increasingly becoming a ticket of entry into restaurants, gyms and indoor performances —…

NAACP launches national campaign in latest strategy to combat widespread voter suppression efforts

August 9, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The NAACP is partnering with several other civil rights groups to launch a national voter mobilization campaign this week…

Judge denies request for earlier court date to remove Britney Spears’ father as conservator

August 9, 2021 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Britney Spears will have to wait longer for a ruling on her request to remove her father as conservator of her estate. Judge…

‘Vaccine passports’ are taking off. How to prove your Covid-19 vaccination status on your phone

August 9, 2021 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Vaccination against Covid-19 is increasingly becoming a ticket of entry into restaurants, gyms and indoor performances —…

SISD may join Dallas, Austin & Houston schools to defy Abbott on masks

August 9, 2021 12:42 PM KVIA ABC-7, Texas Tribune

UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District may join three other key school districts in the state – Dallas, Austin and…

‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington opens up about getting sober and becoming a father

August 9, 2021 12:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kit Harington has been doing a lot of self reflection and is now sharing some of what he’s learned with the hope of helping…

Dr. Rick Bright settles employment complaint with Health and Human Services

August 9, 2021 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN Dr. Rick Bright, the former director of the office involved in developing a coronavirus vaccine who was ousted last April,…

CDC data shows 99.99% of vaccinated haven’t had Covid breakthrough case

August 9, 2021 12:31 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — More than 99.99% of people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 have not had a breakthrough case resulting in hospitalization…

Executive assistant to Andrew Cuomo details allegations of sexual harassment by New York governor

August 9, 2021 12:23 PM CNN

Eleven women claim they were sexually harassed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a state attorney general report. Hear what “Executive Assistant #1″…

DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online Gaming for nearly $1.6 billion

August 9, 2021 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business DraftKings is making an even bigger bet on the business of high-stakes wagers, buying Golden Nugget Online Gaming,…