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Biden builds out communications staff with chief photographer and deputy press secretary

January 15, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

The incoming Biden administration appointed a dozen communications staffers on Friday, including deputy press secretary and chief photographer. The appointments round out the White House press shop, communications offices and digital strategy teams, following several weeks of other announcements. TJ Ducklo, who was national press secretary for Biden’s campaign during the general election, will be

Biden picks former FDA commissioner to lead US vaccine effort

January 15, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden has picked Dr. David Kessler, a former head of the US Food and Drug Administration, to lead federal Covid-19 vaccine efforts for the incoming administration, Biden’s presidential transition team announced Friday. Kessler, who is currently the co-chair of the Biden transition’s coronavirus task force, will help lead Operation Warp Speed in the

15 pounds of ‘high grade marijuana’ confiscated by police

January 15, 2021 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN CO., AL (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff’s officials say on Wednesday, January 13, a deputy with the special operations unit stopped a rented 2020 Jeep Cherokee northbound on I-65 in Bay Minette. They say the vehicle was stopped for following too closely. According to authorities, during the

Man who accidentally threw out a bitcoin fortune offers $70 million for permission to dig it up

January 15, 2021 7:59 AM CNN

A British man who accidentally threw a hard drive loaded with bitcoin into the trash has offered the local authority where he lives more than $70 million if it allows him to excavate a landfill site. IT worker James Howells got rid of the drive, which held a digital store of 7,500 bitcoins, between June

Ariana Grande teams up for ’34+35′ remix

January 15, 2021 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

Ariana Grande has teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat for a remix of Grande’s “Positions” song, “34+35.” Hours before the song was released, Grande teased fans with artwork and hints something was coming. She captioned one Instagram post “Tonight,” with an animated picture of the three stars. The lyrics for their catchy

Selena Gomez drops Spanish single ‘De Una Vez’

January 15, 2021 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

Selena Gomez was named after the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, and now she’s following in her footsteps. The pop star has released a single in Spanish, “De Una Vez.” She posted a snippet of the song’s music video on her verified Instagram account Thursday. “This is the beginning of something I’ve wanted to explore

Prosecutors move to modify Rittenhouse’s bond after he was seen flashing white power signs at Mt. Pleasant bar

January 15, 2021 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA COUNTY, WI (WDJT) — Kenosha County prosecutors are requesting modifications to Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond. They filed paperwork on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The request comes after Rittenhouse was spotted in a Racine County bar with his mother last week after his arraignment. Rittenhouse is charged with shooting three

El Paso doctor offers tips for building and sticking to resolutions

January 15, 2021 7:48 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is a chance to reset. New Year’s resolutions can help with new goals. Dr. Blake Busey with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso said health goals should be planned strategically. “Where am I now and where do I want to be?” he urged people to ask themselves. Dr. Busey

Hospital collecting medical stockpile to avoid any potential shortage

January 15, 2021 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — At the onset of the pandemic, the medical supply chain weakened as hospitals scrambled to fine personal protective equipment. When the coronavirus cases surged at the beginning of 2020, it crushed hospitals as people flooded testing sites. At a critical time when the healthcare

Flint activist believes charges against Snyder are ‘slap in the face’

January 15, 2021 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — The Flint water crisis prosecution team formally announcing charges against nine people including former Governor Rick Snyder on Jan.14. In total, there are 42 counts related to the water crisis with some defendants facing the possibility of more than a decade behind bars. Flint

Justice Dept. inspector general opens review into agency’s role in response to riot at U.S. Capitol

January 15, 2021 7:43 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog says it will investigate how the department and its agencies prepared for and responded to last week’s riots at the U.S. Capitol. The investigation by the inspector general’s office will examine whether information was appropriately shared by the Justice Department to other law enforcement agencies about

Judge denies bond for rapper charged with murder

January 15, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — A judge denied bond on Thursday for 29-year-old Rayshawn Bennett, also known as YFN Lucci, who turned himself into authorities and was booked into the Fulton County Jail Wednesday. On December 10, officers were dispatched around 5:20 p.m. following a person shot all on

Man arrested after making threats at Police Chief’s home

January 15, 2021 7:33 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAVACA, AR (KFSM) — A man was arrested after showing up at the Lavaca Police Chief’s home and threatening to kill people. According to Anthony Sacco with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, a man, later identified as James Seaton, went to the police chief’s home Tuesday (Jan. 12)

Lawmakers want to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Capitol Police officer who lured rioters away from the Senate chambers

January 15, 2021 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

US Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman has been hailed as an American hero for leading a growing mob away from the Senate chambers during last week’s attack on the Capitol. Now, a bipartisan trio of lawmakers wants to recognize Goodman with a Congressional Gold Medal for potentially saving lives on one of the darkest days

‘I think we’ve learned a lot’: how smaller Borderland school districts have made in-person learning work

January 15, 2021 7:23 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several larger Borderland school districts are preparing to expand their campus reopening plans this month. It’s something that several smaller school districts have already done. Many have allowed students whose parents opted to send them back to return months ago. San Elizario Independent School District has had students and teachers

Police prepared for ‘civil unrest’ at Oregon State Capitol; ‘no known specific threats’ for Portland

January 15, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Law enforcement is prepared for “potential demonstrations and civil unrest” at the Oregon State Capitol in the week ahead. The Salem Police Department released information Thursday that protests may take place over the weekend and next week, leading up the inauguration of President-elect Joe

This Keurig-like machine for soft serve ice cream is what the world really needs

January 15, 2021 7:18 AM CNN

It’s a rocky road to disrupt the ice cream industry, but sundae you may get your soft serve from a pod. A new machine called ColdSnap, which looks and functions like a Keurig for soft serve ice cream, has emerged as one of the buzziest products of this year’s all-digital CES tech show. At a

Police officer helps find man stranded by floodwaters

January 15, 2021 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MCMINNVILLE, OR (KPTV) — A police officer in McMinnville helped rescue a man stranded in floodwaters early Thursday morning. Police said a man was sleeping overnight outside at Joe Dancer Lark in McMinnville and woke up to flood water rising around him. Sergeant Erik Newhouse told FOX 12

Public health officials call for racial equity in vaccine distribution

January 15, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story YORK, PA (WPMT) — On Jan. 14, Dr. Anita Chandra, of RAND Social and Economic Well-Being, a nonprofit research organization that seeks to improve the health, social, and economic well-being of populations and communities throughout the world, spoke with FOX43’s Jackie De Tore about the role that racism

New opportunities in game design in our area

January 15, 2021 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LA PLUME, PA (WNEP) — Educators said there has been an explosion of interest. It was already popular but has become even more so in the past year during this pandemic: video game coding and esports. “It’s a way for kids to connect to still have fun, to

‘Stop the steal’ groups hide in plain sight on Facebook

January 15, 2021 7:06 AM CNN

Groups and individuals spreading lies about the 2020 election and calling to protest the outcome have continued to hide in plain sight on Facebook, even as COO Sheryl Sandberg this week tried to downplay the platform’s role in the Capitol riots. From altering the names of their online forums to abusing the core features of

‘Kill him with his own gun’: Police describe facing the mob at the Capitol

January 15, 2021 7:06 AM CNN

As DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone lay on the ground at the US Capitol building, stunned and injured, he knew a group of rioters were stripping him of his gear. They grabbed spare ammunition, ripped the police radio off his chest and even stole his badge. Then, Fanone, who had just been Tasered several

Uganda opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine says military has entered his home and ‘we are in serious trouble’

January 15, 2021 7:05 AM Associated Press

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine says the military has entered and “taken control” of his home and “we are in serious trouble.” The military denies it. Wine tweeted hours after he alleged that Thursday’s election was rigged and said “every legal option is on the table” to challenge the official

Members of Congress fear for their lives and security after deadly riot, sources say

January 15, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

There is growing concern about security on Capitol Hill, as well as worries from lawmakers facing threats to their personal safety, law enforcement sources and members of Congress tell CNN. Some members of Congress have told their party leadership that they are in fear for their lives and the lives of their families, sources told

Rehearsal for Biden inauguration ceremony pushed back a day amid security concerns

January 15, 2021 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

The rehearsal for the inauguration ceremony will be delayed a day amid heightened security concerns, acting Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli told CNN Friday morning. “It is going to take place on Monday, is the current schedule. Secret Service is in charge of running that schedule, but that’s done in partnership with Biden team,

Ex-Obama official who helped fix botched healthcare.gov rollout to join Biden’s Covid-19 team

January 15, 2021 6:46 AM CNN Newsource

Andy Slavitt, the former acting chief of Medicare and Medicaid under the Obama administration, is expected to join President-elect Joe Biden’s Covid-19 team in a senior advisory role, CNN has learned. Slavitt’s role is expected to be temporary, sources said, as the incoming Biden administration is days away from inheriting the daunting task of getting

Biden taps David Cohen to be CIA deputy director

January 15, 2021 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

David Cohen, a deputy director of the CIA in the last years of the Obama administration, will return to the role, President-elect Joe Biden announced Friday. Cohen served as the No. 2 at the CIA from 2015 to 2017 in the Obama administration. The position does not require Senate confirmation. Earlier this week, Biden tapped

Biden wrests control of Trump’s spotlight and makes first big bet of presidency

January 15, 2021 6:42 AM CNN

Joe Biden’s crisis presidency effectively began Thursday evening, when he urged Americans to mobilize behind a $1.9 trillion plan to end the pandemic, save the economy and revive the weakened heartbeat of a nation. The President-elect’s appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, defined a precarious moment in US history as he prepares to confront the most extreme

Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls guitarist, dead at 69

January 15, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist of the influential American punk glam rock band New York Dolls, has died of cancer at the age of 69, according to a statement posted on his Facebook page. Sylvain, real name Sylvain Mizrahi, died on Wednesday after fighting the disease for two and a half years, according to the post, which

StormTrack Weather: Warm weather through the holiday weekend

January 15, 2021 6:12 AM Nichole Gomez

Happy Friday, everyone! We made it through the week, enjoy the mild temperatures they won’t last. The weather will remain dry through Martin Luther King Jr. Day expect breezes to increase throughout the day. Sunday afternoon temperatures will drop a few degrees as a cold front moves in, bringing gusts near 30 mph. Cooler temperatures,

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