HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has resigned to lead the Miami Police Department. Acevedo confirmed to CNN in an email Monday morning that he will be leaving his present position after more than four years to
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BTS made history as the first K-Pop act to earn a Grammy nomination, and even though the band didn’t win, the Korean musical sensation still made an impact. The group lost best pop duo/group performance for its song “Dynamite” to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me,” but they still thrilled the audience with
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(CNN Español) — Este domingo se llevaron a cabo los premios Grammy 2021 y en lo que ya se ha convertido en la nueva normalidad en Hollywood, la ceremonia se realizó con distanciamiento social y una cantidad limitada de nominados en la ceremonia como tal. El comediante Trevor Noah estuvo a cargo de la conducción
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — The Pearland assistant police chief was off-duty when he stopped to help a hit-and-run victim who was left in the middle of Manvel Road earlier this month. The hit-and-run accident happened March 3 on FM 1128 at County Road 101. Police said Sam Snow
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A Houston boxing legend and his wife have been fighting the fight of their lives for the past 12 months. Maurice Watkins, better known as Termite, a former professional boxer and Houston legend, contracted COVID-19 a year ago. “It’s hard to believe it’s been a
Continue Reading Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak fought to perform at this year’s Grammys and it paid off. The singers have formed the super duo, Silk Sonic, and let’s just say they got some folks on Twitter worked up with their new single, “Leave The Door Open.” Actress Halle Berry tweeted “Ima leave the door ooopen!” with
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More than a decade on from its release, “Avatar” is once again the highest-grossing film of all time — after reclaiming the coveted title from Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame”. James Cameron’s 2009 science fiction blockbuster, starring Zoe Zaldana, Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver, managed the impressive feat over the weekend after it was re-released in China.
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With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the fastest man in the world. Few athletes have been so dominant in their sport that they have time to pose and smile for the cameras mid-race, but
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More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in Border Patrol custody, CNN has learned, marking yet another increase in the number of children held up in border facilities until officials can accommodate them in shelters that are suited for them. The accelerated pace at which children are arriving is adding greater stress to the system,
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After the coronavirus pandemic prevented March Madness last year, it’s back and ready for your brackets — but before you fill them out here are a few things to know. How to watch: The games will air on Turner Sports networks and CBS, so most cable providers will have every channel you need. You can
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BETTENDORF, Iowa (WQAD) — Masking up, social distancing, and curbside pickups may all seem like normal pandemic routines to us now – but when Covid-19 first hit our region, mangers at Hy-Vee had to think fast. There wasn’t a guidebook, on how to safely keep a business open,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Crawfish season is underway, and prices are falling as time gets further into the season. It usually starts mid-January until early July. But what trends can we expect this year? Also have you thought of the process farms go through before selling crawfish to
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Here is a look at the life of Al Gore, 45th vice president of the United States and environmental activist. Personal Birth date: March 31, 1948 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth name: Albert Arnold Gore Jr. Father: Albert Gore Sr., former US senator from Tennessee Mother: Pauline (La Fon) Gore Marriage: Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” (Aitcheson)
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Toys “R” Us is changing hands again, less than two years after Tru Kids Inc. bought it in a liquidation sale. WHP Global, a New York-based brand management company, announced Monday it has bought a controlling interest in Toys “R” Us’ parent company and will now manage Tru Kids’ business and growth. Terms of the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A little girl has been rescued from a detention camp in northeast Syria and is on her way to Canada, but her Canadian mother is not with her. The four-year-old girl, whose identity is being withheld, was rescued not through the efforts of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office arrested dozens of people accused of street racing Saturday night and deputies are looking for one man who got away. More than a dozen teens were part of the group. According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, the large
Continue Reading New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of those with the Saints. Brees was drafted out of Purdue University in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers (now the Los Angeles
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ARDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — March 14 was a good day if you’re a pie lover. Sunday’s date, 3.14, represents the first three numbers of Pi — 3.14 — the mathematical constant. The seemingly never-ending number is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Its Greek
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The ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for high winds, blowing dust, and critical fire risk. A Pacific storm system will move into the area, Tuesday afternoon. Winds will increase 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected along the east slopes of the area mountains. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A retired Portland Public Schools teacher is on to the next phase of his COVID-19 recovery. Rick Barde is starting rehab on Monday after spending nearly two months in the hospital with severe symptoms. As Barde builds back his physical strength, he’s learning just
Continue Reading Former Starbucks executive Rosalind “Roz” Brewer assumed her new role as CEO of Walgreens on Monday, officially making her the only Black woman currently serving as the head of a Fortune 500 company and just the third in history to achieve the career milestone. Former Xerox chief executive Ursula Burns became the first in 2007
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been burgled, AFP reported. PSG told AFP that Di Maria was one of two players who were victims of burglaries during the game. A source close to the investigation told AFP
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (Madison365) — “[The paining] just gives the viewer a young black couple. They’re free….They’re free to be who they want to be and free from the stereotypes of what a Black couple is supposed to be like. Not full of drama and trouble and problems and
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES, California — The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning. Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas revealed the nominees in 23 categories in a two-part live presentation. Not much is known about the upcoming 2021 Oscars, including whether the ceremony will have a host. The last two Academy Awards shows were hostless.
Continue Reading Extended Stay America, a bright spot for the beleaguered hotel industry, has been taken private in a $6 billion deal. Blackstone and Starwood Capital announced Monday that the two companies will equally split the all-cash transaction and take 26-year-old company private. Extended Stay America has about 650 hotels across the United States, focusing on travelers
Continue Reading Stacey Abrams’ stark warning about Georgia’s new election bill being racist is shining a spotlight on a nationwide battle over whose voices will be heard at the ballot box, as Republicans around the country try to suppress voting rights. The Georgia Democrat’s comments on CNN Sunday come amid a building showdown over GOP efforts to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced eight coronavirus-related deaths and 135 new cases Monday morning. The latest deaths include: 2 men in their 50s1 man in his 60s1 woman in her 70s3 men in their 70s1 woman in her 80s El Paso County’s pandemic death increased to 2,254. The number of
Continue Reading Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning. Husband and wife stars Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced the nominations live from London. This year’s ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic and is set to air Sunday, April 25, on ABC. Check back here for the nominations as they are announced. BEST
Continue Reading Some Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks holding their stimulus direct deposits. If you’re included in that group, don’t worry: Banks aren’t sitting on stimulus payments. It just takes a couple days for the checks to process. “Some people will see the money in their
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Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward surpassed the Brazilian soccer great’s tally of goals scored in official matches. Ronaldo netted a hat trick in Juventus’ 3-1 win over Cagliari on Sunday to move onto 770 career goals, three more than Pele. The 35-year-old Ronaldo took to Instagram to recognize his achievement as
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