Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — As a peeping prowler may be on the loose this weekend in midtown, several women are now sharing their stories hoping to send a warning to other women to be on alert. “He’s left underwear on a few occasions on my front door,” Monique
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It was a volatile day on Wall Street, where stocks suddenly tumbled mid-morning before bouncing back. Investors have a lot on their minds: President Joe Biden’s stimulus plan is facing criticism from lawmakers concerned about the deficit, a deluge of corporate earnings is on tap and drug maker Merck pulled its Covid-19 vaccine plans. Meanwhile,
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The Biden administration says it is “exploring ways to speed up” release of $20 bills featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman after the Trump administration delayed the move first initiated by President Barack Obama. “It’s important that our notes, our money — if people don’t know what a note is — reflect the history and diversity of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The state of Minnesota kicked off its COVID-19 vaccine community pilot program Jan. 21. Educators were in the group and allowed to sign up, but very few teachers actually got vaccinated. Dylan Alonzo was one of those lucky educators who was selected to be vaccinated
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — UPDATE: Remy was found safe, the family reports. He was located in Brooklyn Park and is being held in Maple Grove until he can be picked up. The family thanked officials in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park for working to find Remy. A southern Minnesota family
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(CNN) — Los guantes, la pose, el distanciamiento social: todo ayudó a que una foto del senador Bernie Sanders en la toma de posesión se volviera sensación en internet. Y ahora la imagen puede formar parte de tu armario. La tienda de la campaña de Sanders está vendiendo sudaderas con la foto que inspiró innumerables
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Beginning today, unemployed Pennsylvanians can start applying for some much-needed relief. The program will allow people to file for unemployment for nearly three additional months. As part of the federal CARES Act extension, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance began again and today, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — There’s growing frustration about the fractured COVID-19 vaccine rollout as we continue to deal with the pandemic. Thousands of shots are being given in the Philadelphia region every day, but it’s not enough. Supplies aren’t keeping up with demand, leaving people scrambling. Some local health
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The Justice Department’s internal watchdog will investigate whether any department official sought to have the department overturn President Joe Biden’s election win. The office of Inspector General Michael Horowitz is launching “an investigation into whether any former or current DOJ official engaged in an improper attempt to have DOJ seek to alter the outcome of
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature on Monday began an every-10-year redistricting process that could diminish El Paso’s representation in the state House of Representatives. Census estimates through 2019 show that El Paso’s population has stagnated since the last census in 2010, while Texas continued rapid growth. If those estimates are confirmed by 2020 census
Continue Reading (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden firmó un decreto el lunes para revertir una prohibición de la era Trump sobre las personas transgénero que sirven en el Ejército. El decreto «establece la política de que todos los estadounidenses que estén calificados para servir en las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos deberían poder servir», según
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Just days into their newfound status as the minority party, Senate Republicans suffered two body blows that could badly complicate their chances of retaking control in 2022. The first came Monday morning, with Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s announcement that he would retire in 2022 rather than seek a third term. “This is a tough
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a return to multilateralism, with leaders working together to put the global economy back on track, in his first speech since his US counterpart, Joe Biden, took office. Speaking at the Davos Agenda event hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday, Xi urged increased global cooperation
Continue Reading President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis last fall. A White House official said Biden had selected Dr. Kevin O’Connor to replace Dr. Sean Conley as his doctor. It’s not uncommon for a president to name his own physician when taking office,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Texas (KTVT) — After the U.S. Department of Education announced that at the request of President Joe Biden it will extend the pause on federal student loan payments, many struggling borrowers are breathing a sigh of relief. Charles Horton, an Arlington resident is one North Texan who
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Chicago, Illinois (WBBM) — It was an amazing day Sunday for a single mom of four from Chicago’s West Side. Iashiskala Sims suffered a miscarriage days after her car was stolen last year. On Sunday morning, she got the surprise of a lifetime in the form of a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HINGHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Kate Yetman picked up an old dollhouse on the side of the road thinking it would be a fun pandemic project. “I never thought in my wildest dreams this would be where it is right now. Like I said, I just started doing it
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — The Rev. Michael Pfleger has long been a civil rights activist and champion of Chicago’s African-American community. It has been three weeks since his removal from St. Sabina’s parish, pending an investigation into allegations of past sexual abuse. CBS 2 has learned two people
Continue Reading An important heads-up for iPhone owners: Apple is warning customers that its smartphones could interfere with medical devices, including pacemakers. In a notice published on Apple’s support page Saturday, the company expanded upon previously issued safety information, warning users that iPhones contain magnets and radios that emit electromagnetic fields, both of which “may interfere” with
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There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all of it is out the door yet — and some of it is still just at the proposal stage. What’s already in many people’s bank accounts or on the way
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Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not run for reelection after his current term in office ends in 2022, saying in a statement that the entrenched partisan gridlock in Washington was a factor in his decision. The announcement will set off what could become a highly competitive race to fill
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A woman waiting for a new wheelchair finally got her wish thanks to some fellow athletes. No matter who you are or what you do, your shoes reveal part of your story. “I mean whatever goes on your shoes goes on my wheelchair—and then
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Indianapolis Metro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of five people and an unborn child, police said Monday. Police are not identifying the suspect and did not provide any additional details because the individual is a juvenile. They would not comment to CNN on what connection, if any, the suspect
Continue Reading (CNN) — Que los estadounidenses usen una mascarilla es una de las principales prioridades del gobierno de Biden. El presidente, quien califica el uso de máscaras como «un acto patriótico», firmó un decreto el miércoles -el primero en el cargo–, para pedir a los estadounidenses que usen máscaras de su elección durante los primeros 100
Continue Reading A GOP Ohio lawmaker who asked a racist question last year about whether “the colored population” was contracting Covid-19 at higher rates because of poor hygiene has been tapped to lead the state Senate’s health panel. State Sen. Stephen Huffman was appointed by Senate President Matt Huffman, his cousin, this month to the position on
Continue Reading Adam Aron is in a surprisingly good mood for a CEO of a struggling theater chain that recently said it might not make it through the winter. But the AMC Theatres CEO was jovial because his fortunes recently changed. The world’s largest movie theater company announced Monday it had raised $917 million of new equity
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — When President Joe Biden spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador last week, the most controversial issues complicating the relationship between the two countries were not on the agenda. It’s a sign that Biden is looking to reset his relationship with the Mexican leader who had developed a close personal relationship
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — Nearly one quarter of New Mexico’s population has registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, but top health officials said during a briefing Monday that inconsistencies with the supply chain are among the barriers to getting more shots in arms. More than 507,700 residents have registered on New Mexico’s vaccine website, and
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia will introduce a child abuse prevention bill in the House on Monday, his office told CNN, setting up deliberations for a considerable child welfare investment as experts warn of an increasingly dire situation for at-risk kids. The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act represents a legislative overhaul of
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Here’s a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of 30 “blue-chip” US stocks. It is meant to be a way to measure the strength or weakness of the entire US stock market. The Dow began in 1896 with 12 industrial stocks. Dow Jones
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