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3 National Guard soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York state

January 21, 2021 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

Three New York National Guard soldiers were killed Wednesday night when their helicopter crashed while on a routine training mission in upstate New…

Newly discovered giant galaxies dwarf the Milky Way

January 21, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

Our universe may be filled with unseen giants. Astronomers have discovered two giant radio galaxies, which are some of the largest-known objects in…

In Biden’s Oval Office, Cesar Chavez takes his place among America’s heroes

January 21, 2021 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

The Oval Office décor quickly changed after President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. Walls featuring figures such as Andrew Jackson…

The religious books used during the swearing-ins — and the symbolism behind them

January 21, 2021 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

There were a number of notable swearings-in on Wednesday (though the President’s oath arguably received the most attention). Aware of the…

At least 8 arrested as Portland protesters vandalize ICE building, Democratic Party headquarters

January 21, 2021 10:59 AM CNN Newsource

PORTLAND, Oregon — Demonstrators in Portland on Wednesday night vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal U.S.…

Biden administration to seek 5-year extension of nuclear arms treaty with Russia

January 21, 2021 10:44 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The White House says President Joe Biden has proposed to Russia a five-year extension of a nuclear arms treaty that is otherwise…

Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland

January 21, 2021 7:55 AM Associated Press

(Editor’s note: Winning numbers for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing were: 40-53-60-68-69 and a Powerball of 22.) LONACONING, Maryland — The…

One ticket sold in Maryland wins $731.1 million Powerball jackpot

January 21, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

One ticket sold in Maryland hit the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history on Wednesday night. The winning ticket, sold at the Coney Market in…

Amanda Gorman’s books are topping best seller lists and they haven’t even been released yet

January 21, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

Amanda Gorman is fast becoming a household name after she delivered a powerful inauguration poem at the US Capitol on Wednesday, challenging…

How a ‘Hamilton’ song helped Amanda Gorman overcome a speech impediment

January 21, 2021 8:12 AM CNN Newsource

You wouldn’t know it from her commanding delivery at the inauguration, but up until a few years ago, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman…

Biden inherits a raft of global crises (including some unknowns)

January 21, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

US President Joe Biden’s foreign policy to-do list is long, complicated, and may soon hit speed bumps left by his predecessor. In the past four…

Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs arrested in Florida in connection with the Capitol riot

January 21, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

A leader of the Proud Boys, an extremist group that took part in the US Capitol insurrection, was taken into custody and is facing charges, federal…

Bees aren’t getting enough sleep, thanks to some common pesticides

January 21, 2021 7:33 AM CNN

We are all better after a decent night’s sleep — and insects are no different. But two new studies have found a commonly used pesticide…

There was one winning ticket in $730 million Powerball lottery

January 21, 2021 4:19 AM CNN Newsource

There is a single winner of the Powerball lottery on Wednesday. “A single ticket sold in Maryland matched all six numbers in the Wednesday…

Fire hits factory belonging to Serum Institute of India, world’s largest vaccine maker; Covid-19 vaccine not affected

January 21, 2021 3:17 AM Associated Press

PUNE, India (AP) — At least five people have died in a fire that broke out at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the…

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the US will join World Health Organization project to deploy vaccines around the world

January 21, 2021 2:26 AM Associated Press

GENEVA (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the pandemic says the United States will again fund the World Health Organization and join its…

Tight security at mostly calm US capitols as Joe Biden is inaugurated

January 21, 2021 2:16 AM CNN Newsource

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country were under tight security as President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated on…

Iraqi State TV reports suicide bombings in central Baghdad

January 21, 2021 1:18 AM Associated Press

BAGHDAD (AP) — Officials say twin suicide bombings have ripped through a busy market in Iraq’s capital, killing at least 32 people and wounding…

States appeal for more coronavirus vaccine doses as the US death toll moves past 400,000

January 21, 2021 12:31 AM CNN

As state leaders clamored for more Covid-19 vaccine doses, Joe Biden became President on Wednesday with an eye toward changing approaches to the…

China builds massive Covid-19 quarantine camp for 4,000 people as outbreak continues

January 21, 2021 12:22 AM CNN

China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp that can house more than 4,000 people, after an outbreak of Covid-19 this month that has left…

Winning numbers drawn for $730M Powerball jackpot

January 20, 2021 10:52 PM Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — Thanks to math and bad luck, lottery players had another shot at a giant jackpot Wednesday night as a $730 million Powerball…

Biden takes helm as president, appeals for unity after Trump

January 20, 2021 1:54 AM Associated Press, ABC News

LIVE BLOG: The Latest details and developments on Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th…

January 20 coronavirus news

January 20, 2021 9:57 PM CNN Newsource

THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: Britain hits another record daily virus deaths. Ontario’s leader asks Biden for 1 million vaccine shots due to Pfizer…

Man charged with assaulting a police officer during US Capitol riots is denied bail

January 20, 2021 7:28 PM CNN Newsource

A Connecticut man charged with assaulting a police officer during the breach of the US Capitol — when the officer was crushed in a door and was…

Military helicopter believed to have 3 aboard crashes in New York

January 20, 2021 6:54 PM CNN Newsource

A military helicopter believed to have three people on board crashed Wednesday evening in upstate New York, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…

Former Marine accused of assaulting officers during Capitol riot told FBI he ‘got caught up in the moment’

January 20, 2021 5:47 PM CNN Newsource

A former US Marine charged with assaulting officers during the Capitol riot told FBI investigators that he got “caught up in the moment.”…

Biden calls for racial justice in inaugural speech as civil rights leaders demand action

January 20, 2021 5:14 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden called for racial justice and unity in America on Wednesday, acknowledging that the nation has been deeply divided by political…

Senate confirms President Biden’s 1st member of his Cabinet

January 20, 2021 5:08 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Avril Haines as the new director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the…

Humvee recovered after being stolen from military facility

January 20, 2021 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

A Humvee, valued at $120,000, was recovered early Wednesday morning after it was stolen from a military facility on last week, according to…

Biden signs 1st executive orders targeting Trump policies

January 20, 2021 3:13 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders from the Oval Office hours after his inauguration that targeted Trump…