Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — An elite Atlanta police unit served a search warrant at a suspected drug house and recovered illegal drugs, guns, and approximately $70,000 in cash. According to Atlanta police, the Atlanta Proactive Enforcement and Interdiction (APEX) Unit served a search warrant at a home located in
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A bust of the enslaved explorer who accompanied Lewis and Clark was mysteriously put in a Portland, Oregon, park last month. Weeks later, the artist still hasn’t formally come forward — but the work has sparked a citywide reflection on the people of color who helped shape the city’s history. In the early 1800s, when
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(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) DENVER, Colorado – The New Mexico State women’s basketball team earned a number of All-Western Athletic Conference honors with Aaliyah Prince earning All-WAC Second and Defensive Team honors. Prince, a native of San Antonio, Texas, averaged 12.2 points and 1.4 steals on the season with five games of 20 or more points
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AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic lawmakers from Texas are urging the state’s governor to accept federal funds to help with the testing and quarantining of migrants released from U.S. Border Patrol custody, according to a letter obtained by CNN. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed migrants for spreading Covid-19, without evidence, while blocking federal plans to
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP sophomore Katia Gallegos has been named to the 2020-21 All-Conference USA women’s basketball first team, the league office announced on Monday. This marks the second straight year Gallegos has been honored by the league after she was named to the All-Freshman Team last season. Gallegos started all 23 games for the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story COOPER COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — A big bust for a Missouri drug-sniffing dog. Nearly 76 pounds of meth was discovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 at the 96 mile marker in Cooper County on Sunday night. Troopers say it’s hard to say the exact street value
Continue Reading Georgia’s state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting, among other sweeping changes in the critical swing state. The legislation, which has been championed by state Republican lawmakers, passed in 29-20. It now heads to the Georgia House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass in the coming
Continue Reading A federal judge ruled Monday that the so-called “QAnon shaman” who was charged in the Capitol insurrection is too dangerous to release and must stay in jail while his case moves forward. Judge Royce Lamberth said that Jacob Chansley was unrepentant and could plot further attacks against the US government if put on house arrest.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario For many Black and racialized viewers, Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan was a high-profile example of how systemic racism plays out in the workplace and how it can lead to feelings of isolation. That issue was top of mind for viewers throughout the
Continue Reading Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted after the January 6 riot, with Republicans complaining that the review excluded their input and Democrats pressing to ensure the protocols in place are effectively keeping them safe. The task force established to
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(CNN Español) –– Este 8 de marzo se conmemora a nivel mundial el Día Internacional de la Mujer. Desde marcas hasta instituciones redoblan sus esfuerzos para visibilizar sus logros y avances en la equidad de género. Para la industria de la música, la igualdad de condiciones y oportunidades para las mujeres sigue siendo una tarea pendiente.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — In a press conference Monday, New Mexico Department of Education Ryan Stewart said he wants all students back in the classroom for full in-person learning by April 5. So when will your school reopen? The department said local leadership will ultimately determine how and when these changes take effect. But that
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In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the spring, the transition is reversed, with the panic of waking up unexpectedly an hour late for whatever is scheduled that morning. Yep, it’s Daylight Saving Time again. Daylight
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — Two young siblings are being commended for their integrity after returning $1,000 they found on the side of a road, which deputies learned was stolen during a bank robbery. The robbery happened on Jan. 22 at Fifth Third Bank in Bangor Township. The
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The Biden administration has proposed to the Afghan government that they enter an interim power-sharing agreement with the Taliban in a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to President Ashraf Ghani. Blinken also proposed that Afghanistan’s neighbors, including Iran, take on a greater role and warned that the Biden administration continues to review whether
Continue Reading (CNN) — Las nuevas pautas de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas contra el covid-19 pueden visitar de manera segura a otras personas vacunadas y pequeños grupos de personas no vacunadas en algunas circunstancias, pero aún se necesitan importantes precauciones de seguridad. Las
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MT. PLEASANT, Wis.consin (WDJT) — Mount Pleasant police say a woman who got kicked out of a Mount Pleasant bar drove her car into a crowd, leaving one person seriously injured on Sunday, March 7. Andernette Ross, 33, of Racine was transported to the Racine County Jail and
Continue Reading A rare Kobe Bryant rookie card sold for more than $1.795 million on Saturday, “an all-time record” for any Bryant card, according to the Goldin Auctions, an online auction house. The Topps trading card is a chrome refractors edition sold from 1996-97, Goldin Auctions said on its website. It is just one of two in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World ) — Marshal D. Roberts has become a common namesake in the Tulsa-area community. The 28-year-old Air National Guard technical sergeant from Owasso was killed a year ago this week while deployed overseas, and his legacy continues to live on through the inspirational efforts
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso will begin receiving planes full of migrants from the Rio Grande Valley for processing, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said. “What we are seeing is families continue to arrive at our nation’s front door and the only difference today than a year ago … is the pandemic, and so
Continue Reading Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, a member of GOP leadership, announced Monday that he will not run for reelection, the latest Republican senator to announce he’s not running next year. “After 14 general election victories — three to county office, seven to the United States House of Representatives, and four statewide elections — I won’t
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A playful labrador puppy who bolted away from its owner and tumbled over a cliff at Fort Funston was rescued from a ledge by San Francisco firefighters. The accident took place at the popular recreation area on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean on
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Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey was a cultural earthquake, with upwards of 17 million viewers measured by Nielsen’s TV ratings scale. CBS, citing Nielsen data, said the two-hour special averaged 17.1 million viewers on Sunday night in the United States. The interview also aired in some other countries on Sunday, and will air
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced Monday it was undertaking an effort with University Medical Center to vaccinate all school district employees. EPISD officials said all its workers would have streamlined access to an internal portal to register to be vaccinated through the hospital. “As one of the largest employers
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Kathryn Hahn says she’s thrilled she got to play “WandaVision” villain Agatha Harkness, but says she never saw the role coming. “I never would’ve thunk in a million years that this part was in my cards. And there’s so much more to mine there,” Hahn told The New York Times of the character, who even
Continue Reading (CNN) — La muerte de George Floyd, que provocó un movimiento mundial contra el racismo, ocupará un lugar central en una sala de audiencias de Minneapolis fuertemente fortificada este lunes. Floyd, un hombre negro de 46 años, murió el 25 de mayo de 2020, después de que Derek Chauvin, que era en ese entonces un
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities, which are akin to jail cells and not intended for kids, has reached dramatic highs, according to internal agency documents reviewed by CNN, underscoring the urgent challenge facing the Biden administration. More than 3,200 unaccompanied migrant children were in Customs and
Continue Reading Wells Fargo is the latest big bank to embrace ambitious lending goals to fight the climate crisis. The bank is setting a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions — including from the companies and projects it finances — by 2050. It’s a major step for Wells Fargo, which has long been a major backer
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — New video sheds light on the death of a woman near a construction site in Brooklyn. Estelle Davis, 61, is seen walking across New Lots Avenue in East New York on Friday. Going in reverse, a backhoe backs into her and hits her in
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Pets are often celebrated for matching their owner’s mannerisms. Walking at the same pace? A sign of good training. Cuddling and watching TV together? Adorable. Stress-eating together because you’re both home all day due to a harrowing pandemic? Less endearing — and potentially dangerous. Veterinarians across the US are noticing weight gain and higher levels
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