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Japan formally OKs Pfizer vaccine, paving the way to begin inoculations this week

February 14, 2021 1:46 AM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has formally approved its first Covid-19 vaccine and says it will start nationwide inoculations within days, but months behind…

New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland put into 3-day lockdown after 3 unexplained virus cases found

February 13, 2021 11:20 PM Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland will be placed in a three-day lockdown beginning just before midnight…

February 13 coronavirus news

February 13, 2021 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: New York Gov. Cuomo lauded early in pandemic, now panned on nursing home deaths.Tight supply creates reluctance over…

NYPD deploys 500 officers to patrol subways after four stabbings in less than 24 hours

February 13, 2021 6:53 PM CNN Newsource

The New York City Police Department is deploying an additional 500 officers to patrol the city’s subway system after four stabbings in less…

White House press aide resigns day after suspension for sexist, threatening comments to reporter

February 13, 2021 5:11 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane…

An 8-year-old border collie named Lulu is inheriting a $5 million trust

February 13, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

A Nashville dog named Lulu is a newly minted millionaire. Yep, you read that right. Her owner’s last will and testament has made the 8-year-old…

U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump in 2nd impeachment trial

February 13, 2021 8:06 AM Associated Press, ABC News

LIVE BLOG: Latest reaction to Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting…

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,…