February 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to stop considering diversity in hiring

February 8, 2023 10:41 AM Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is warning state agency and public university leaders this week that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion…

Who has next for James’ scoring record: Luka? Tatum? Anyone?

February 8, 2023 10:41 AM Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer James Harden averaged 36 points a few seasons ago. Devin Booker once scored 70 in one game. There are many more…

Lockerbie bombing suspect pleads not guilty to charges connected to 1988 terrorist attack

February 8, 2023 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN A Libyan man accused of being involved in making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over the town of Lockerbie,…

Overturned pickup truck with 14 bodies found in Mexico canal

February 8, 2023 10:12 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in northern Mexico say they have found the bodies of 14 people in an overturned pickup truck submerged in a canal.…

El Paso Catholic Diocese holds news conference to announce new initiative

February 8, 2023 9:57 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Catholic Diocese is holding a news conference to discuss the appointment of a new auxiliary bishop for the…

Twitter access in Turkey is restored, according to network monitoring firm

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM CNN

CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Access to Twitter has been restored in Turkey, according to internet monitoring company Netblocks. “The restoration…

Natalie Quillian to serve as Biden’s deputy chief of staff

February 8, 2023 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Diamond, CNN Newly minted White House chief of staff Jeff Zients has tapped Natalie Quillian, his former deputy on the Covid response team,…

Gadsden ISD bus involved in “minor” crash; no injuries reported

February 8, 2023 9:41 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Gadsden ISD spokesperson says the bus on its way to Yucca Heights Elementary in Chaparral was involved in a minor traffic…

This dwarf planet has a ring instead of a moon, and scientists don’t know why

February 8, 2023 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jackie Wattles, CNN Recent telescope data revealed that a small planet in the far reaches of our solar system has a dense ring round it. And…

Democrats to control Pennsylvania House after special election sweep

February 8, 2023 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Ethan Cohen and Greg Krieg, CNN Pennsylvania Democrats have swept three state House special elections, CNN projects, securing control of the…

Texas DPS pursuit ends in Central El Paso Wednesday morning

February 8, 2023 8:38 AM Jennifer Mendoza

EL PASO, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety officials confirmed an early morning pursuit that ended in Central El Paso. Officials say they a…

Suspect in Texas Walmart massacre that left 23 dead in El Paso pleads guilty to 90 federal charges

February 8, 2023 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Killough and Holly Yan, CNN Patrick Crusius plead guilty to all federal charges on Wednesday, nearly three and a half years after the 2019…

Former Twitter executives to testify in Congress on handling of Hunter Biden laptop story

February 8, 2023 8:03 AM Noelia Gonzalez

Three former Twitter executives are on capitol hill Wednesday to discuss the handling of the Hunter Biden laptop story. Lawmakers from the House…

Earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000 in Turkey and Syria

February 8, 2023 7:47 AM Noelia Gonzalez

The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has reached more than 11,000 according to authorities. In Turkey, the death…

Google details plans to use AI in search results

February 8, 2023 7:28 AM CNN

CNN By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Google on Wednesday detailed plans to use artificial intelligence technology to radically change how people search…

Takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address

February 8, 2023 7:15 AM CNN

CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN When President Joe Biden took to the House Chamber on Tuesday for his annual State of the Union address, his message was one…

Suspect in Florida mass shooting was killed after a police chase, sheriff says

February 8, 2023 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Tina Burnside, CNN A man shot and killed after a police pursuit was a suspect in a drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last month in…

NFL’s QB shuffle puts premium on offensive, defensive plans

February 8, 2023 6:51 AM Associated Press

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Tennessee quarterbacks coach Pat O’Hara called six-year journeyman Joshua Dobbs hours after a loss…

Memphis police officer took photos of brutally beaten Tyre Nichols and shared one with others, documents show

February 8, 2023 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Eric Levenson, CNN After five Memphis police officers brutally beat Tyre Nichols last month, one officer took two cell phone…

StormTrack Weather: Sunny & Cool

February 8, 2023 5:46 AM Nichole Gomez

Good Morning! Some areas picked up light rain last night but that same weather system will continue to move east generating storms across parts of…

US, states weigh farmland restrictions after Chinese balloon

February 8, 2023 5:10 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW BROWN and SAM METZ Associated Press HARLOWTON, Mont. (AP) — Near the banks of Montana’s Musselshell River, cattle rancher Michael…

Meghan and Harry will be deposed in Samantha Markle’s defamation lawsuit, judge rules

February 8, 2023 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be deposed as part of a defamation case brought against the duchess in the United…

700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of California home

February 8, 2023 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN A pair of California woodpeckers are surely crushed after a pest control technician on a routine call recently found their…

5 things to know for Feb. 8: Biden, Earthquake, Spy balloon, Title 42, LeBron James

February 8, 2023 4:31 AM CNN

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah told GOP Rep. George Santos of New York: “You don’t belong here,” according to a member who witnessed the tense…

5 things to know for Feb. 8: Biden, Earthquake, Spy balloon, Title 42, LeBron James

February 8, 2023 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN After the Super Bowl this weekend, the host stadium will have tons of leftover food — but it won’t go to waste.…

5 things to know for Feb. 8: Biden, Earthquake, Spy balloon, Title 42, LeBron James

February 8, 2023 4:31 AM CNN

LeBron James has just made history, becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. His legacy as one of the game’s legends is…

5 things to know for Feb. 8: Biden, Earthquake, Spy balloon, Title 42, LeBron James

February 8, 2023 4:31 AM CNN

CNN senior political analyst John Avlon breaks down four key moments from President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union…

Accused Walmart shooter expected to plead guilty during re-arraignment hearing

February 8, 2023 4:27 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Patrick Crusius, who is accused of murdering 23 people at an El Paso Walmart back in 2019, will plead guilty to federal hate…

Twitter execs acknowledge mistakes with Hunter Biden laptop story but say no government involvement

February 8, 2023 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Herb, Sara Murray, Alayna Treene and Annie Grayer, CNN Former Twitter executives acknowledged to lawmakers Wednesday that the social media…

6-year-old who shot his teacher allegedly choked another and threatened students, attorney says

February 8, 2023 2:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Smart, Brian Todd, Aileen Graef and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The 6-year-old boy who shot his first-grade teacher in a Virginia school had a…

Month: February 2023