Amber Alert issued for 4 Texas children missing and in danger
AUSTIN, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for four children in central Texas who are believed to be in grave or immediate danger. ABC…
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This bond market took off in 2020. And it’s all for a good cause
Governments are borrowing vast sums of money to cushion the blow to their economies from the pandemic. That’s given social bonds — which fund…
Continue Reading This bond market took off in 2020. And it’s all for a good cause
Governments are borrowing vast sums of money to cushion the blow to their economies from the pandemic. That’s given social bonds — which fund…
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Other European nations suspending flights from Britain to protect themselves from new coronavirus variant
ROME, Italy — Several European Union nations have banned flights from the U.K., most notably Germany, to make sure that a new strain of coronavirus…
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Son stabbed to death while trying to protect his mother from his stepfather, complaint says
An Austin, Minnesota, man is facing murder charges following a domestic violence incident that left his stepson dead and his wife severely wounded, a…
Continue Reading Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they’re safe to eat
The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons — an extremely invasive species in the…
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Europe’s coronavirus crisis is resurging. For months, 3 Nordic nations kept it under control — without lockdowns
Covid-19 vaccines are coming, but in most of Europe, winter is coming faster. In several countries, cases are surging again — after many countries…
Continue Reading The College Football Playoff semifinal is moving from California’s Rose Bowl to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions
The Rose Bowl will no longer host of one of this season’s College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day due to Covid-19…
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The College Football Playoff semifinal is moving from California’s Rose Bowl to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions
The Rose Bowl will no longer host of one of this season’s College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day due to Covid-19…
Continue Reading Lockdowns have stopped people moving. And fugitives are running out of hiding places
As Covid-19 restrictions tightened in China early this year, a fugitive who had been on the run for four years after allegedly stealing a corpse was…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ introduces its new Joe Biden
Just hours after Jim Carrey said he would no longer play president-elect Joe Biden on “Saturday Night Live,” the NBC variety show…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ introduces its new Joe Biden
Just hours after Jim Carrey said he would no longer play president-elect Joe Biden on “Saturday Night Live,” the NBC variety show…
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A customer at an Ohio restaurant left a $5,600 tip to split among the entire staff for Christmas
Employees at a restaurant in Ohio received a Christmas gift they didn’t see coming when a customer left a $5,600 tip for the entire staff to…
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This retired couple made 1,400 toys to give away this Christmas
A real-life Santa’s workshop is churning out toys in Desert Hot Springs, California. This 26-year Army veteran and his wife have spent most of…
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A pedophilia website operator has been arrested in the kidnapping of a 12-year-old California girl
A Virginia man authorities describe as a “White supremacist” and “an advocate for pedophilia” is facing charges in California…
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Ursid meteor shower peaks this week around winter solstice
Keep your eyes on the early morning skies for the oft-neglected Ursid meteor shower on December 22, on the heels of the winter solstice. This small…
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Police investigate crime involving injured person in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police were investigating an “injured party” call on Saturday night in west El Paso. Officers were on scene of Abe Goldberg…
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Texas virus death toll rises above 25,000; 2nd highest in nation
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Saturday surpassed 25,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the second-highest total in the country. El Paso’s virus…
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Congress on brink of deal on $900 billion relief package after resolving key dispute
WASHINGTON, DC — A deal on a long-awaited rescue package to deliver much-needed aid to struggling Americans suddenly was within reach after a…
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Ohio State wins Big Ten title as Texas A&M makes final case for College Football Playoff spot
After a regular season replete with stops, starts and multiple schedule changes, the College Football Playoff picture is coming into focus. Saturday…
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El Paso’s Jones rushes for 144 yards and a TD as Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight win
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — A fast start helped the Green Bay Packers overcome a shaky second-half performance and remain on pace to earn the top seed…
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Acalorada reunión en la Casa Blanca incluyó conversaciones sobre un abogado especial, ley marcial y choques entre asesores de Trump
(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump convocó a una reunión en la Oficina Oval el viernes, en la que participaron la abogada Sidney Powell y su…
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Canada’s Trudeau congratulates L.P. Ladouceur of Dallas Cowboys on pending NFL record
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Dallas Cowboys long snapper L.P. Ladouceur ahead of his 251st NFL game, which will set a…
Continue Reading Bret Bielema is heading back to the Big Ten as head coach of Illinois
Bret Bielema is returning to college football as head coach at the University of Illinois. Bielema is currently the outside linebackers coach for the…
Continue Reading Andrés Manuel López Obrador y Joe Biden conversan por teléfono sobre relación bilateral entre México y EE.UU.
(CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, indicó a través de su cuenta de Twitter que este sábado conversó con…
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US sees record Covid-19 cases as CDC advisory group votes to recommend Moderna vaccine
Covid-19 continues to ravage the United States, even as a second coronavirus vaccine received a vote of recommendation from a committee at the US…
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More El Paso healthcare workers receive vaccine shots as health dept. preps for Moderna vaccine arrival
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 vaccinations are continuing across El Paso county. More health care workers are receiving the vaccine and the city’s…
Continue Reading Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter dies at 97
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, “who championed education initiatives, job creation, and racial harmony throughout his life,”…
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Minnesota state senator dies after being diagnosed with Covid-19
Minnesota state Sen. Jerry Relph died Friday following his diagnosis and hospitalization from Covid-19. “I’m heartbroken to share that my…
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Dona Ana County sees 4 of New Mexico’s 27 added virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico— New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,442 additional known COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths. Four of those deaths…
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