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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Alaska

July 22, 2020 9:08 AM CNN

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck off southern Alaska’s coast late Tuesday, shaking the Alaska Peninsula and briefly sparking…

Investigators examining if killing of men’s rights activist last week is connected to attack at federal judge’s home

July 22, 2020 8:53 AM CNN

Authorities are investigating any possible connections between Roy Den Hollander, the men’s rights attorney suspected of shooting a federal…

Nurses planted more than 160 pairs of shoes on the Capitol lawn to remember colleagues who’ve died from coronavirus

July 22, 2020 8:20 AM CNN

Over 160 pairs of white nursing clogs lined the lawn facing the US Capitol on Tuesday in memory of the nurses who’ve died during the…

First image of 2 exoplanets orbiting a sun-like star captured by scientists

July 22, 2020 7:01 AM CNN

About 300 light-years away from us, two giant exoplanets are orbiting a young sun-like star. The proof is in the picture: Scientists have captured…

Former New Jersey Starbucks employee arrested for allegedly spitting in police officers’ drinks

July 22, 2020 6:52 AM CNN

A former New Jersey Starbucks employee has been arrested after allegedly spitting in the drinks of law enforcement officers, according to a news…

One year after being sentenced, ‘El Chapo’ is hoping an appeal can get him out of Supermax, his lawyer says

July 22, 2020 5:24 AM CNN

Just one year ago, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the former most powerful and dangerous kingpin in the world, was sentenced to life in…

How many hot dogs can a human possibly eat? Science finally has an answer

July 22, 2020 5:14 AM CNN

It’s a question we’ve all considered at one point, whether among our respected academic peers or while zoning out in the shower. How many…

After bending the curve, California has overtaken New York for the most Covid-19 cases

July 22, 2020 5:08 AM CNN

For the past 15 weeks, sleep is about the only time when Catherine Davis isn’t thinking about Covid-19. Even then, she says she is sometimes…

Texas Covid-19 hot spot is facing a ‘tsunami’ of patients, overwhelming hospitals

July 22, 2020 4:30 AM CNN

Jessica Ortiz said she and her twin brother, Jubal, were inseparable. Even when Jubal lay dead in an open casket with plexiglass over his body…

5 things to know for July 22: Coronavirus, stimulus, protests, China, social media

July 22, 2020 4:08 AM CNN

No surprise here: United Airlines lost a staggering $1.6 billion last quarter amid travel restrictions and Covid-19 fears. That’s actually less…

More than a dozen mayors join Portland in asking Trump administration to withdraw federal forces

July 22, 2020 3:05 AM CNN

More than a dozen mayors have joined Portland in asking the Trump administration to remove federal forces from or stop plans to send them to major…

Nearly one in four people in Delhi may have contracted Covid-19, study reveals

July 22, 2020 2:09 AM CNN

Nearly one in four residents in the Indian capital of New Delhi may have been infected with the novel coronavirus, antibody tests on a random sample…

One of the original ‘Rosie the Riveters’ is now making masks to help defeat coronavirus

July 21, 2020 9:41 PM CNN

One of the original “Rosie the Riveters” is serving her country once more. Mae Krier, 94, worked in a Boeing factory during World War II,…

Two couples include a rare comet in their proposals for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic engagement

July 21, 2020 9:24 PM CNN

Two couples had their eyes on the sky when getting engaged, capturing a rare comet the moment the question was popped. The Neowise comet is a rare…

NSA leaker Reality Winner among 500 women with coronavirus at Texas federal prison

July 21, 2020 9:15 PM CNN

FORT WORTH, Texas — Hundreds of incarcerated women in Texas, including NSA leaker Reality Winner, are at the center of one of the largest…

Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit ends this week

July 20, 2020 11:05 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay…

NFL players will honor racism victims with names on helmet decals

July 21, 2020 7:03 PM CNN

When football season kicks off this fall, NFL players will be wearing helmet decals featuring the names of victims of systemic racism and police…

Civil War-era smallpox vaccination kits offer new insights on how the virus was eradicated

July 21, 2020 6:54 PM CNN

While the race for a Covid-19 vaccine continues, scientists are learning more about the early vaccines used to fight smallpox, the only human…

‘Gets worse before it gets better,’ Trump says at 1st coronavirus briefing in months

July 21, 2020 2:14 PM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump held his first press briefing focused on the coronavirus crisis in nearly three months…

Photo of another female judge found in car connected to suspect who shot federal judge’s family

July 21, 2020 6:27 PM CNN

Officials found the name and photo of New York state’s chief judge in a car associated with Roy Den Hollander, the man suspected of opening…

This artist paints portraits of medical workers and captures their exhaustion treating Covid-19 patients

July 21, 2020 6:13 PM CNN

When the pandemic forced artist and video game developer Steve Derrick to work from home, he found himself with extra time on his hands that he said…

Dollar Tree, Family Dollar reverse decision to require masks at all stores, but ‘request’ customers wear them

July 21, 2020 5:25 PM CNN

CHESAPEAKE, Virginia — Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have reversed course and will no longer require customers to wear masks while shopping at all…

NFL player may retire over neck surgery put on hold due to the pandemic

July 21, 2020 3:12 PM CNN

NFL safety Reshad Jones is contemplating retirement after a planned neck surgery was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking with the…

A new mask allows people to drink without taking it off or exposing their mouth

July 21, 2020 2:09 PM CNN

As restaurants, malls and amusement parks around the country reopen, masks have become a necessary part of today’s new normal. But covering…

Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60 million bribery investigation

July 21, 2020 9:13 AM Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The powerful Republican speaker of the Ohio House and four other people were arrested Tuesday in a $60 million federal bribery…

Rare yellow turtle discovered in India

July 21, 2020 1:23 PM CNN

A farmer in eastern India has found a yellow turtle which experts say is the product of albinism. Basudev Mahapatra spotted the turtle while he was…

You can help a Georgia woman celebrate turning 105. All it takes is a birthday card

July 21, 2020 1:09 PM CNN

A Georgia woman’s family can’t throw her the blowout 105th birthday party they’ve been looking forward to, so they’re asking…

LeBron James on Kobe Bryant: ‘A day doesn’t go by when I don’t think about him’

July 21, 2020 1:06 PM CNN

It’s been nearly 6 months since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash en route to a basketball…

NBA announces zero positive Covid-19 test results after over a week inside the Disney bubble

July 21, 2020 12:57 PM CNN

As the NBA gears up to resume its season on July 30, the league along with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced that there…

In Chicago, 25 people were shot Monday after 12 people were killed over the weekend

July 21, 2020 12:52 PM CNN

A violent weekend in Chicago gave way to more carnage on Monday, with 25 people shot in just one day. Among them, four men were killed, each in…