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Texas attorney general sues electric company Griddy that sent huge bills during storm

March 1, 2021 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

Texas’ attorney general filed a lawsuit against Griddy Energy and Griddy Holdings for “false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and…

School shooting in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, leaves 15-year-old in serious condition, police say

March 1, 2021 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

A 15-year-old boy shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is in very serious condition at the children’s hospital in…

Chicago Public Schools reopen for grades K-5

March 1, 2021 1:51 PM CNN Newsource

Chicago public school students in grades kindergarten through 5 who chose in-person learning were able to return to classrooms Monday. Mayor Lori…

School shooting in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, leaves 14-year-old in serious condition, police say

March 1, 2021 12:51 PM CNN Newsource

A 14-year-old boy shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is in very serious condition at the children’s hospital in…

About 390,000 Texans still under boil water advisories from storm

March 1, 2021 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — About 390,000 Texas residents were still under boil water advisories as of midday Monday, almost two weeks after a winter storm…

Migrants face danger as numbers headed to U.S. grow

March 1, 2021 12:38 PM CNN

TENOSIQUE, Mexico — Carlos was working in the field a few weeks ago, planting corn and beans under the scorching Honduran sun, when he suddenly…

Border-separated families could be reunited in U.S.

March 1, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration could reunite migrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald…

1 student hurt in school shooting in Arkansas

March 1, 2021 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas — One student was hurt Monday in a shooting that is being called an “isolated incident” at Watson Chapel…

A mother leads the social media charge to register bone marrow donors and help her son beat cancer

March 1, 2021 8:44 AM CNN Newsource

“My baby has cancer.” For California mom Kimberly Crompton, the painful realization “hit like a ton of bricks.” Breathless,…

California governor, legislative leaders reach deal that could put most kids back in classrooms by the end of March

March 1, 2021 8:40 AM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement aimed at getting most public school…

US Mine Disasters Fast Facts

March 1, 2021 8:39 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. Timeline December 6, 1907 – Worst coal mine disaster in US…

Jamie Dimon Fast Facts

March 1, 2021 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Personal Birth date: March 13, 1956 Birth place: New York,…

Major Ferry/Ship Sinkings Fast Facts

March 1, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least…

Atlanta Courthouse Shootings Fast Facts

March 1, 2021 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about Brian Nichols and the Atlanta courthouse shootings. On March 11, 2005, 33-year old Brian Nichols…

TV pioneer and former NFL star Irv Cross dies at 81

March 1, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

Broadcasting pioneer and former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Irv Cross died Sunday morning in Minnesota, the Philadelphia Eagles announced on the…

Domestic violence incidents rose in the US during pandemic lockdowns, analysis finds

March 1, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

Domestic violence incidents rose in the United States by about 8.1% after the imposition of pandemic-related lockdowns, according to an analysis by…

A Paris court has convicted French former President Nicolas Sarkozy of corruption and sentenced him to 1 year in prison

March 1, 2021 6:05 AM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — A Paris court has found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to a…

Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital for treatment of an infection

March 1, 2021 5:34 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to undergo testing and observation for a…

Connecticut man accused of starting Molotov cocktail fires targeting ambulances

March 1, 2021 4:56 AM CNN Newsource

A 37-year-old Connecticut man who allegedly used a Molotov cocktail to start a fire at an ambulance facility is also responsible for starting at…

US groups are declaring March 1 a national day of mourning for Covid-19 victims

March 1, 2021 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

Almost one year after the first known US coronavirus death, activists and community groups are calling on officials to memorialize the more than half…

Over half a million Texans are still under boil water advisories a week after a winter storm brutalized the South

March 1, 2021 1:17 AM CNN Newsource

Over half a million Texans are still under boil water notices more than a week after a winter storm brutalized large swaths of the South, leaving…

Why Women’s History Month is in March

March 1, 2021 1:03 AM CNN Newsource

March is National Women’s History Month, but since women are pretty historic year-round, it begs the question: Why March? Is this month…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship in Gulf of Oman last week

February 28, 2021 10:50 PM Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week. Iran…

Two men arrested after Georgia manhunt that left deputy critically injured

February 28, 2021 8:18 PM CNN Newsource

Two men have been arrested following a manhunt in Georgia that left a deputy in critical condition, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.…

Kobe Bryant’s widow asks court to publish names of deputies who took photos of fatal helicopter crash site

February 28, 2021 7:26 PM CNN Newsource

Vanessa Bryant has asked a US court to publicly name four Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies she claims took or shared pictures of the…

Baseball legends honored in MLB’s Black History Month art series

February 28, 2021 7:13 PM CNN Newsource

Major League Baseball celebrated Black History Month this year by merging America’s favorite pastime with art. The MLB commissioned 10 artists…

The US Coast Guard is searching for a missing plane off the Florida coast

February 28, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

The US Coast Guard is searching for a small airplane that went missing Friday off the coast of Boca Raton, Florida. Pilot Brendan Spratt, 87, was the…