ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some 80,000 at-home COVID-19 tests are beginning to be handed out by city officials in areas of Albuquerque determined to need them the most. The supplies are from the federal government and the distribution has started in areas of high social vulnerability. KOB-TV reports that the Barelas Senior Center was one
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CNN By Devan Cole, CNN Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire said Sunday he disagrees with former President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would pardon people charged in connection with the deadly Capitol insurrection if he was reelected. “The folks that were part of the riots and, frankly, the assault on the US Capitol,
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By Devan Cole, CNN Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire said Sunday he disagrees with former President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would pardon people charged in connection with the deadly Capitol insurrection if he was reelected. “The folks that were part of the riots and, frankly, the assault on the US Capitol, have
Continue Reading CNN By Daniella Diaz, CNN Sens. Bob Menendez and Jim Risch, the two top senators on the Foreign Relations Committee, said Sunday they are confident they will get a bipartisan deal on Russian sanctions when the Senate comes back from recess. “I believe that we will get there,” Menendez told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State
Continue Reading By Daniella Diaz, CNN Sens. Bob Menendez and Jim Risch, the two top senators on the Foreign Relations Committee, said Sunday they are confident they will get a bipartisan deal on Russian sanctions when the Senate comes back from recess. “I believe that we will get there,” Menendez told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of
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By Chloe Melas, CNN The second part of Janet Jackson’s highly anticipated documentary aired Saturday night on Lifetime and in it she got candid about some of her life’s most controversial moments. In the first hour, the Grammy winner spoke about her relationship with her late brother, Michael Jackson. She said that when allegations against
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By Matias Grez, CNN Rafael Nadal clinched a record-breaking 21st grand slam title after beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 7-5 in an Australian Open final for the ages. The Spaniard surpassed the previous men’s record of 20 he held jointly with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, the latter of whom was denied entry
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By Sarah Fortinsky and Kelly Murray, CNN The Washington Metropolitan Police Department and Amtrak Police announced Saturday the arrest of a man for allegedly spray-painting swastikas on columns at Union Station and for defacing three other buildings. Police say the vandalism occurred Friday, a day after International Holocaust Remembrance Day. For the graffiti at Union
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CNN’s Pamela Brown breaks down various Republicans comparing Covid-19 mandates to Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
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By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory over second-ranked Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. He had to do it the hard way after Medvedev won the first two sets in a final that
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By MARIA VERZA and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press REYNOSA, Mexico (AP) — When the Biden administration extended a Trump-era policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in Brownsville, Texas, it was barely noticed _ the latest step in a slow-moving rollout to make asylum hearings available. So far, the policy’s reinstatement pales in
Continue Reading CNN, IRS, POOL, HOUSE TV By Tami Luhby, CNN Losing the enhanced monthly child tax credit pushed Joi Lansdowne to start toilet training her daughter Kaleasi, who recently turned 2. That way, the mom of two could save money on diapers, which run her about $100 every 10 days or so. “That is a huge
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By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month. It prevents doctors or hospitals in many situations from billing insured patients higher rates because the care providers are not in their
Continue Reading By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing officials have sealed off several residential communities in the city’s northern district after two cases of COVID-19 were found. Residents in Chaoyang district were sealed off on Saturday, and will not be allowed to leave their compound. Beijing is on high alert as it prepares
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The title perfectly captures the tone of “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” conveying the reluctance and unease felt by Bill Cosby’s longtime fans as accusations of sexual assault dismantled his legacy. In that sense, director W. Kamau Bell has made a four-part docuseries as much about what happens when
Continue Reading The four-part docuseries “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” directed by W. Kamau Bell, explores the reluctance and unease felt by Bill Cosby’s longtime fans as accusations of sexual assault dismantled his legacy.
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CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Brian Fung, CNN Business A few days after Christmas, Aaron Worley and his wife began feeling ill. Fearing they may have contracted Covid-19 over the holidays, Worley, a 32-year-old quality assurance tester from Las Vegas, joined millions of other Americans in a desperate search — “rush mode,” he called it —
Continue Reading By Brian Fung, CNN Business A few days after Christmas, Aaron Worley and his wife began feeling ill. Fearing they may have contracted Covid-19 over the holidays, Worley, a 32-year-old quality assurance tester from Las Vegas, joined millions of other Americans in a desperate search — “rush mode,” he called it — for rapid test
Continue Reading KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Fakhar Zaman’s first century in cricket’s Pakistan Super League propelled Lahore Qalandars to a six-wicket win over Karachi Kings. Opener Fakhar made 106 off 60 balls and anchored Lahore to 174-4 with four balls to spare as Karachi had its third straight loss. The toss again didn’t go in favor of
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Viktor Hovland has beaten Richard Bland in a playoff to capture the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday after Rory McIlroy missed a chance to win the title in regulation by bogeying the last hole. Hovland claimed his third victory in five events by making birdie from inside 3 feet
Continue Reading By Josh Campbell, CNN A former Tennessee law enforcement officer was convicted Friday of federal civil rights offenses for using excessive force against two suspects, federal prosecutors said. Anthony “Tony” Bean, 61, faced a bench trial on charges related to separate incidents in 2014 and 2017. In 2014, when he was acting as the Tracy
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 6-22, 2026, in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The 2022 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 4-20, 2022, in Beijing, China. The 2018 Winter Olympics were held February 9-25,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the European Debt Crisis, which affected Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Cyprus July 11, 2011 – A munitions explosion at a naval base kills 13 people and destroys the country’s main power station. The resulting blackouts severely impact the tourism and finance sectors of the economy.
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN Former President Donald Trump on Saturday teased a 2024 presidential candidacy and said he would consider pardoning those who were charged in connection with the deadly January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol if he wins the White House again. Trump’s comments came during a campaign-style rally in Texas
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Mitt Romney, Republican US senator from Utah. Romney is the former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee. Personal Birth date: March 12, 1947 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name: Willard Mitt Romney Father: George W. Romney, former governor of Michigan Mother: Lenore (LaFount) Romney
Continue Reading By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Following an epic weekend of games during the NFL’s divisional-round playoffs that saw all four games decided on the final play — including possibly the greatest game in NFL Playoff history — two spots will be up for grabs as four teams look to secure a ticket to next
Continue Reading By Max Foster, Vasco Cotovio and Rob Picheta, CNN Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have expressed their “concerns” to Spotify over Covid-19 misinformation on the platform, joining a growing group of personalities putting pressure on the streaming service amid a dispute about Joe Rogan’s controversial podcast. The pair first raised the issue last April and
Continue Reading CNN political commentator Scott Jennings and cultural commentator C.J. Farley discuss Spotify removing Neil Young’s songs after he issued an ultimatum to the company over misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at Arab Spring, anti-government protests that began in Tunisia in December 2010 and spread throughout the Middle East and Africa in 2011. Algeria January 4, 2011 – Protests begin, sparked by an increase in food prices. January 9, 2011 – Within the span of a week, three people
Continue Reading By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — A powerful winter storm has swept through northern Europe over the weekend. At least four people have been killed in Storm Malik while houses and cars were destroyed. Thousands of households were left without electricity. The storm was advancing in the Nordic region on Sunday bringing strong
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