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Lawmakers reintroduce Juneteenth bill. This 94-year-old will do ‘whatever it takes’ to make it a national holiday

February 26, 2021 12:50 PM CNN Newsource

Days after a winter storm put Texas at a standstill and her home’s water pipes burst, Opal Lee headed to the nation’s capital. Her…

Without a global vaccine plan, coronavirus variants could lead to untold number of deaths

February 26, 2021 11:42 AM CNN

Even though the US death toll stemming from the coronavirus is declining and the Biden administration is putting the pedal to the metal with…

US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving Khashoggi operation

February 26, 2021 11:21 AM CNN

The US intelligence report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi says that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman approved the operation to…

U.S. officials believe Saudi crown prince approved operation to ‘capture or kill’ journalist, says newly released document

February 26, 2021 11:15 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince approved an operation to kill or capture a U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in…

Catastrophic fire at Shaquille O’Neal’s historic Atlanta Krispy Kreme ruled arson

February 26, 2021 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

Investigators say the fire that gutted the Atlanta Krispy Kreme doughnut shop owned by former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal earlier this month was…

Shamima Begum, UK teen who joined ISIS, not allowed to return home to fight for citizenship, court rules

February 26, 2021 9:15 AM CNN

The UK Supreme Court ruled Friday that “ISIS bride” Shamima Begum cannot return to the United Kingdom to appeal the revocation of her UK…

There’s a reason why French bulldogs are such frequent targets for thieves

February 26, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

The portly and petite French bulldog is an ideal canine companion: They don’t bark much, prefer snuggles and indoor play to long walks or games…

The suicide of the ex-USA Gymnastics coach who faced abuse charges was an ‘escape from justice,’ former gymnast says

February 26, 2021 8:04 AM CNN

The death of John Geddert, the US Olympic team coach who was charged with 24 felonies in connection with the abuse of young gymnasts, was an…

Lady Gaga’s dad speaks out following ‘appalling’ attack against dog walker

February 26, 2021 7:52 AM CNN

Lady Gaga‘s father, Joe Germanotta is speaking out following the horrifying attack on Wednesday that left his daughter’s dog walker shot…

Tribal health providers have figured out the key to Covid-19 vaccine success. Here’s their secret

February 26, 2021 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

Native people have been disproportionately hit by Covid-19, experiencing higher rates of infection, hospitalization and death than White people in…

Black History Month: Bayard Rustin

February 26, 2021 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) overcame prejudice on multiple levels to become a key ally of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and one of the most important…

NASA’s DC headquarters is being renamed for ‘Hidden Figures’ scientist Mary Jackson

February 26, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

The name of Mary Jackson, NASA’s first African American female engineer and one of the barrier-breaking inspirations for the book “Hidden…

Full moon in February 2021: When to see the Snow Moon

February 26, 2021 5:18 AM CNN Newsource

Look up at the night sky tonight to catch a glimpse of February’s full moon, which will be 100% full on Saturday at 3:17 a.m. ET. The full moon…

5 things to know for February 26: Covid, stimulus, Syria, Saudi Arabia, gymnastics

February 26, 2021 4:18 AM CNN

Dreaming of a four-day work week? This is what happened when one company gave it a go. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On…

Russian diplomats and their families leave North Korea by hand-pushed rail trolley due to Covid-19 restrictions

February 26, 2021 3:04 AM CNN

Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling…

Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert found dead after being charged with human trafficking and sex crimes, officials say

February 26, 2021 2:22 AM CNN Newsource

John Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team, was found dead Thursday after being charged with 24 felonies in…

February 25 coronavirus news

February 25, 2021 11:42 PM CNN Newsource

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Biden to nominate 3 to USPS Board of Governors

February 25, 2021 10:34 PM CNN

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced three nominees to fill most of the vacancies on the US Postal Service Board of Governors, fulfilling a…

What life is like in countries where Covid-19 vaccination is increasingly a success

February 25, 2021 8:51 PM CNN Newsource

How’s life in countries where coronavirus vaccination is increasingly a success story? Meanwhile asked CNN’s Lauren Kent about the UK,…

Biden orders airstrike on Iran-backed militia in Syria for rocket attack on U.S. forces

February 25, 2021 5:21 PM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC —The United States conducted a military airstrike Thursday in eastern Syria along the border with Iraq targeting Iranian-backed…

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, renames 2 dorms for Black civil rights leaders

February 25, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

Two dorms at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will now bear the names of two Black civil rights leaders in the state “whose fight for…

The Cherokee Nation acknowledges that descendants of people once enslaved by the tribe should also qualify as Cherokee

February 25, 2021 6:53 PM CNN Newsource

A longstanding dispute over who can be considered a citizen of the Cherokee Nation finally came to a conclusion this week. The Cherokee Nation…

Top senate official disqualifies minimum wage hike from Covid-19 relief bill

February 25, 2021 5:42 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats’ drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that…

A Wisconsin firefighter was shot after heat from a burning building discharges loaded firearm inside, the fire department says

February 25, 2021 6:03 PM CNN Newsource

A Wisconsin firefighter remains in critical condition after a loaded firearm inside a burning building discharged and struck him, according to the…

Student protesters urge state to change Dixie State University’s name

February 25, 2021 5:46 PM CNN Newsource

State Senate leaders in Utah say a bill to rename Dixie State University will get a debate this session, after a group of students rallied at the…

This Ohio school reduced spacing measures and is open to all, 5 days a week

February 25, 2021 3:31 PM CNN

Throughout Watkins Memorial High School there is a hum — of teachers teaching, of students learning. Between lessons, the noise increases as…

Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert commits suicide after being charged with human trafficking and sex crimes

February 25, 2021 2:37 PM CNN Newsource, Associated Press

UPDATE: LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sport doctor Larry Nassar died by suicide Thursday…

California allocates $1.4 million to track and stop attacks against Asian Americans

February 25, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

Lawmakers in California this week allocated $1.4 million in state funds to help Asian Americans report hate incidents after a string of recent…

Top New York state health official grilled on the handling of Covid-19 nursing home deaths

February 25, 2021 2:05 PM CNN Newsource

New York state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker again on Thursday defended the state’s handling of nursing homes and their residents…

Researchers to restore what might be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of free and enslaved Black children

February 25, 2021 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

After years of examining centuries-old writings and digging up artifacts, researchers recently confirmed that an 18th-century building on the College…