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Two Southern sheriff’s offices are offering Valentine’s Day deal for exes

February 13, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Two sheriff’s offices in the South are offering up a Valentine’s Day deal for those who have exes with colorful histories. North…

After voting to acquit, McConnell condemns Trump and calls him ‘practically and morally responsible’ for riot

February 13, 2021 2:18 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minutes after voting to acquit Donald Trump of the impeachment charge, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said there is still…

Trump welcomes impeachment acquittal, says his movement ‘has only just begun’

February 13, 2021 2:01 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”…

URGENT – Senate votes to acquit Trump

February 13, 2021 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — The Senate votes 57-43 to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol. Seven Republican senators…

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump at Senate trial, most impeachment defections ever from a president’s party

February 13, 2021 1:52 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Republicans have voted to convict former President Donald Trump at his Senate impeachment trial. Though the chamber voted…

Senate acquits Trump of inciting riot at U.S. Capitol, ending impeachment trial

February 13, 2021 1:51 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, bringing his trial to a close and giving…

Dallas police officer directing traffic is killed by suspected drunk driver

February 13, 2021 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — A 32-year-old man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a car he was driving allegedly struck and killed a Dallas…

An Alabama animal shelter is using speed dating to get longtime residents adopted for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

An animal shelter in Auburn, Alabama, is spicing up Valentine’s Day for its animals by matching them with potential owners in a unique way. The…

LeBron James breaks NBA record for most career turnovers

February 13, 2021 12:27 PM CNN Newsource

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just set a new NBA record, but it probably won’t be the highlight of his legendary career. James…

Several injured in crash involving more than 20 vehicles on icy Nashville road

February 13, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

At least a dozen people were injured Saturday when 21 vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Nashville road, the city’s fire department…

As attacks against Asian Americans spike, advocates call for action to protect communities

February 13, 2021 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

A string of recent attacks against Asian Americans has communities and advocates on high alert, especially as many in the United States gather this…

Closing arguments begin in Trump impeachment trial as Senate speeds toward final vote

February 13, 2021 10:57 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for Donald Trump says everyone acknowledges the horror of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month but that the…

Senate reaches deal to skip witness testimony in Trump impeachment case, allowing trial to proceed

February 13, 2021 10:54 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have resumed Donald Trump’s impeachment trial without calling witnesses after agreeing to accept new information from…

Televangelist Frederick K.C. Price dies following hospitalization for Covid-19. He was 89

February 13, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

Televangelist Frederick K.C. Price, whose Los Angeles ministry became a megachurch with about 28,000 members and televised services that reached…

Black History Month: Bessie Coleman

February 13, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Born to sharecroppers in a small Texas town, Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman became interested in flying while living in Chicago, where stories about…

Fire damages a summer camp Paul Newman founded for sick children in Connecticut

February 13, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a summer camp founded by the late actor Paul Newman for seriously ill children and their…

Senate votes to consider witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment case

February 13, 2021 8:35 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Senators have voted to consider witnesses in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Closing arguments were…

Democratic prosecutors ask Senate to subpoena a House Republican for ‘corroborating evidence’ about Trump’s actions

February 13, 2021 8:16 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — House impeachment prosecutors say they will be preparing a deposition of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler over fresh information in…

Senate GOP leader McConnell tells colleagues he’ll vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial

February 13, 2021 7:39 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit Donald Trump in the former president’s impeachment trial.…

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake has shaken the northeastern coast of Japan near Fukushima

February 13, 2021 7:38 AM Associated Press

TOKYO, Japan — The Japan Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake has hit off the coast of northeastern Japan, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and…

Cockroaches and other obnoxious Valentine’s Day gifts for your ex

February 13, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

If you’re heartbroken this Valentine’s Day, you could be the bigger person and avoid sending your ex an unsolicited gag gift. But if you…

Cockroaches, glitter bombs and other obnoxious Valentine’s Day gifts for your ex

February 13, 2021 5:55 AM CNN Newsource

If you’re heartbroken this Valentine’s Day, you could be the bigger person and avoid sending your ex an unsolicited gag gift. But if you…

NASCAR’s first Arab American female driver to make her debut at Daytona International Speedway

February 13, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

Toni Breidinger says that when she sat behind the wheel of a go-kart at age 9, she knew she would become a race car driver. Twelve years later,…

Larry Flynt waged many First Amendment wars — and not just in defense of porn

February 13, 2021 4:12 AM CNN Newsource

It was October 2001, not exactly the heyday of publisher Larry Flynt‘s many controversies, and professor Robert Richards couldn’t…

Nigerian police arrest protesters at Lekki shooting site

February 13, 2021 3:57 AM CNN

Nigerian security forces have detained at least 12 people following protests over the reopening of the Lekki toll gate in Lagos on Saturday. The toll…

Their granddaughter and her friend were killed 4 years ago; this is how you can help catch the killer

February 13, 2021 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

In early 2017, the rural community of Delphi, Indiana, was exactly as you might envision a small town — a main street, a few local restaurants,…

Mississippi Senate votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

February 13, 2021 2:54 AM CNN Newsource

The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams in the state’s high schools and…

Florida water hack highlights risks of remote access work without proper security

February 13, 2021 2:08 AM CNN Newsource

Cybersecurity experts have long warned that insecure remote work software is a major source of weakness for hacking. The issue was brought into stark…

A day after his controversial hire, Jaguars say performance coach Chris Doyle has resigned

February 12, 2021 11:49 PM CNN Newsource

A day after his controversial hire, the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars said Friday that director of sports performance Chris Doyle has resigned…

3rd-grader inspires legislation in Congress to help those with hearing loss

February 12, 2021 11:01 PM CNN Newsource

At just 9 years old, Ally Tumblin has inspired legislation in Congress that could help thousands of Americans pay for hearing aid devices by…