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A newly proposed Tennessee bill would give immunity to drivers who unintentionally hit protesters blocking streets

March 4, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

A newly proposed bill in Tennessee would make it even more difficult to protest in the state — by making obstructing a highway a felony and…

A Latina councilmember’s discussion on Zoom about racial disparities was interrupted by people laughing about her accent

March 4, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

The irony of it all is that the laughter came during a discussion about racial inequities. Nancy Navarro, a member of the Montgomery County Council…

‘It’s too soon for it’: Small business owners react to Texas dropping mask mandate

March 4, 2021 4:47 PM CNN Newsource

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When Humbelina Gonzales heard Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was lifting the state’s mask mandate next week, her first…

North Dakota House expels lawmaker accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol

March 4, 2021 3:58 PM Associated Press

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House has expelled a lawmaker accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol. The…

California to reserve 40% of vaccine doses for underserved communities

March 4, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

California will set aside 40% of its vaccines for underserved communities in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus and hasten the reopening of…

See Jupiter and Mercury align in the sky and an asteroid flyby this weekend

March 4, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

The solar system’s largest and smallest planets will be in alignment this Friday. In the morning, Mercury and Jupiter will be in conjunction…

When Maine’s seals are in trouble, she gets the call

March 4, 2021 3:25 PM CNN Newsource

Growing up in coastal Maine, Lynda Doughty spent a lot of time out on the ocean, where she regularly encountered seals, turtles and whales. She…

Senate begins marathon Covid relief push as debate opens with reading 600-page bill aloud

March 4, 2021 2:59 PM CNN

The Senate is now engaged in a marathon effort to take up President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, a process that could…

Italy blocks export of Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia, using EU powers for the first time

March 4, 2021 2:52 PM CNN

Italy invoked European Union powers to block the export of 250,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia on Thursday, in a dramatic escalation of a…

Woman gets part-time job at nursing home so she can visit her dad during pandemic

March 4, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

Lisa Racine hasn’t been able to visit her dad in-person at the nursing home he lives at because of the coronavirus pandemic. So, she decided to…

Former police chief is facing charges over fires authorities say were linked to people he had disagreements with

March 4, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

A former Maryland police chief is facing multiple arson and attempted murder charges in connection with 11 fires spanning from 2011 to 2020,…

‘Do not stay at home’: Tsunami warning for parts of New Zealand after 8.1-magnitude earthquake

March 4, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

New Zealand’s emergency agency has told residents in some areas to head for higher ground after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the nearby…

With the clock ticking, Georgia lawmakers want the state to end daylight saving time

March 4, 2021 1:51 PM CNN Newsource

Last week, Georgia’s Senate passed a bill 46-7 that would end the state’s observance of daylight saving time. If enacted, it would mean…

Reporter robbed at gunpoint while covering car break-ins

March 4, 2021 1:22 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A KPIX 5 reporter investigating a series of auto break-ins…

Senate gears up for marathon effort in push for Covid relief

March 4, 2021 1:20 PM CNN

The Senate is bracing for a marathon effort and a late night of voting on amendments before lawmakers take a final vote on President Joe…

Man spent decades perfecting luge in his yard

March 4, 2021 12:22 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HASTINGS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Sometimes you win. Sometimes you “luge.” But in…

Most states still require face masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19. These are the ones that don’t

March 4, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

While health officials agree face masks help prevent the spread of Covid-19, state and local governments have varied widely on implementation of mask…

Police ask Nat’l Guard to stay at Capitol for 2 more months

March 4, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another…

Florida’s DeSantis faces criticism over Covid-19 vaccination clinics in upscale communities

March 4, 2021 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing bipartisan criticism and a call for a federal investigation after the state set up invitation-only Covid-19…

William Shatner Fast Facts

March 4, 2021 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of award-winning actor William Shatner. Personal Birth date: March 22, 1931 Birth place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Birth…

Covid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the line. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.

March 4, 2021 8:24 AM CNN Newsource

Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…

Student shot in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, school shooting has died

March 4, 2021 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

A 15-year-old boy who was shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has died from his injuries, police said. The teen was…

It’s hard for homebound seniors to get vaccinated. One city found a novel solution

March 4, 2021 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

They are usually eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, but homebound seniors can often struggle to find a way of making the appointment to get the…

Covid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the queue. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.

March 4, 2021 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…

The history of attacks against Asian Americans is complicated. Addressing it will be, too

March 4, 2021 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

The quote has been ringing in Jose Antonio Vargas’ ears ever since he came across it. “Nobody came. Nobody helped. Nobody made a…

Britain’s Prince Philip undergoes procedure for heart condition

March 4, 2021 5:07 AM CNN

Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, underwent a medical procedure for a heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace…

Meghan accuses palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’ against her and Harry

March 4, 2021 3:53 AM CNN

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” against her and husband Prince Harry in an…

17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week. An eruption could be imminent

March 4, 2021 3:41 AM CNN Newsource

Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological…

Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, bullied UK staff

March 4, 2021 3:00 AM CNN

Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied several staff members after a British…