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Minority corrections officers allege they were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin, who is accused in George Floyd’s death

February 10, 2021 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

Eight minority corrections officers at a Minnesota county jail are suing Ramsey County, alleging they were briefly barred from working near the area former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was being held because of the color of their skin, according to court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WCCO. The officers’ civil suit follows discrimination charges they

Husband donates kidney on wedding anniversary, saves her life

February 10, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Nashville (WSMV) — You’re bound to hear some great love stories around Valentine’s, but one local couple has a story that’s truly incredible. It’s a story that brings new meaning to finding your match. February 14, Valentine’s, it’s an important date on the calendar for Mike and Reda

Trump’s lawyer blows up one of Trump’s biggest lies

February 10, 2021 8:52 AM CNN

Former President Donald Trump has never publicly admitted that he was rejected by American voters. But now his lawyer has. On the floor of the US Senate. Bruce Castor Jr.’s performance at the outset of Trump’s second impeachment trial will likely be remembered more for his aimless rambling than anything else. But Castor’s Tuesday monologue

A Capital One customer loses $1,200 to an ATM malfunction

February 10, 2021 8:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Shreveport, Louisiana (KTBS ) — A Shreveport resident named Meredith Mangham said she attempted to deposit money at a Capital One Bank, located at 1947 North Market Street in Shreveport. The ATM malfunctioned and $1,200 of her deposit ended up stuck in the machine. Since it happened on

100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard charged with Holocaust atrocities

February 10, 2021 8:43 AM CNN Newsource

German prosecutors have charged a 100-year-old former SS concentration camp guard with aiding and abetting the murder of 3,518 people. The man is charged with “knowingly and willfully” aiding and abetting the murder of prisoners at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Oranienburg, north of Berlin, from January 1942 to February 1945, according to the prosecutor’s

Covid-19 survivor vowed to never give up: “I made a deal with God”

February 10, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story St. Charles, Missouri (KMOV ) — Mickey Williams’ long battle with COVID-19 and the complications caused by the virus is not over yet, but she can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This week, Williams was moved from the COVID ward at SSM St. Mary’s

Biden to visit Pentagon and pay tribute to Black service members

February 10, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will make his first trip to the Pentagon since taking office and will speak to the significance of having the first African American in the nation’s history serving as secretary of defense, according to the White House. The trip comes as Biden forges ahead with his agenda while his predecessor

Horrific mob scenes dominate Trump’s impeachment trial

February 10, 2021 8:30 AM CNN

Chilling video evidence on the first day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, showing his frenzied supporters smashing their way into the US Capitol, revived a national trauma. Combined with a botched, illogical opening by his defense team, it also raised a perennial question: what exactly would it take for Republican senators to finally hold

New contractor helps family with remodeling project for accessibility

February 10, 2021 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Council Bluffs, Iowa (WOWT ) — This story of disappointment, anger, and hope involves a family with special needs that didn’t get what they needed in a costly remodeling project. A loved one needing extended care brought the Roberts family from the pacific northwest to Council Bluffs. But

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees announced

February 10, 2021 8:26 AM CNN Newsource

Go ahead and brush the “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are a “Tapestry” of “Simply The Best.” If you haven’t guessed yet, Jay-Z, Carole King and Tina Turner are among those up for induction this year. Other nominees are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters,

Europe’s oldest person, a 116-year-old French nun, survives Covid-19

February 10, 2021 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

Europe’s oldest person has survived Covid-19 after testing positive just a few weeks before her 117th birthday. Sister André, a nun who was born in 1904, tested positive for the virus on January 16, according to David Tavella, communications director at the Sainte Catherine Labouré nursing home in Toulon, southern France, where she lives. André,

Tianwen-1, China’s mission to Mars, has entered orbit

February 10, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

After traveling through space for seven months, China’s Tianwen-1 probe has reached Mars and successfully entered the planet’s orbit on Wednesday — bringing it one step closer to landing on the surface. Tianwen-1, whose name means “quest for heavenly truth,” is made up of an orbiter, lander and a six-wheeled rover carrying scientific instruments, according

Michael Jordan Fast Facts

February 10, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at basketball legend and NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Personal Birth date: February 17, 1963 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced) Children: with Yvette Prieto: Victoria

Americans’ perceived risk of Covid-19 is lower than any time since October, poll finds

February 10, 2021 8:02 AM CNN

Americans’ perception of risk from the coronavirus is the lowest it has been since October, a new poll has found. When asked about risk to their health if we returned to normal, pre-pandemic behavior right now — while the pandemic is ongoing — 25% of respondents thought it was a small risk and 9% considered

Six years after his grandmother passed away, Nick Kyrgios grapples with demons

February 10, 2021 7:59 AM CNN

It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest supporter, but also his greatest source of motivation and Kyrgios openly admits he lost his way in the years following her death. It’s clear that the Aussie star, regularly

Hyundai’s latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive

February 10, 2021 7:56 AM CNN

Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a vehicle that can traverse even the most difficult terrain. The Hyundai Tiger X-1 has four wheels, each powered by an electric motor. Each of those wheels is on the end of

As GameStop fizzles, one hot part of the market gets even hotter

February 10, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

Before GameStop mania sent fears of a market bubble into overdrive, Wall Street’s skeptics were watching the SPAC frenzy. And while meme stocks are in retreat, the explosion of special-purpose acquisition companies keeps gathering strength. What’s happening: Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is among the latest to get in on the trend, in

‘Millions’ of lives could be saved annually by 2040 if countries reach Paris targets: study

February 10, 2021 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A new study suggests that if countries make their climate change targets more ambitious, millions of lives could be saved. The study, published in a special issue of The Lancet Planetary Health journal, says modelling suggests that “millions of lives could be saved

Child ‘sextortion’ reports on the rise in Canada during pandemic: national tip line

February 10, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Sextortion – the act of blackmailing someone online using their nude photos or content as a threat or coercion – is on the rise in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, a child protection agency says. The national tip line for reporting online sexual

Defense Dept. failing to track and prevent sexual harassment and assault of civilian workforce, watchdog warns

February 10, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

The Department of Defense has failed to adequately track and prevent cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault involving its civilian workforce, the Government Accountability Office is warning in a new report, despite taking such measures for service members. The department’s guidance on sexual harassment and assault “only captures a fraction of reported incidents involving

Month: February 2021