By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN More than 98% of US residents now live in an area where there is a “high” or “substantial” risk of Covid-19 community transmission, up from 19% of residents only a month ago. This sharp turn has been driven in large part by the highly infectious Delta variant and low vaccination rates
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By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN More than 98% of US residents now live in an area where there is a “high” or “substantial” risk of Covid-19 community transmission, up from 19% of residents only a month ago. This sharp turn has been driven in large part by the highly infectious Delta variant and low vaccination rates
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Carpenter Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — A man is in custody after authorities say he allegedly locked his girlfriend and her child in a room and set their apartment on fire. The incident happened Tuesday morning on Uvalde Road in east Houston. ABC13 was at the complex
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the late night shows plenty to talk about Tuesday. On NBC, Jimmy Fallon led with the news of the stunning announcement. “During his remarks, he said it was best he step aside,” the host said. “And then every woman in the
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the late night shows plenty to talk about Tuesday. On NBC, Jimmy Fallon led with the news of the stunning announcement. “During his remarks, he said it was best he step aside,” the host said. “And then every woman in the
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School administrators are ordering students and staff to mask to stop the spread of Covid in Alachua County schools, even though Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening their pay. CNN’s Leyla Santiago reports.
Continue ReadingBy CARISSA PLANALP Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — An internal investigation reveals what led up to the resignations of top state liquor department officials. The report shows it started when an undercover officer investigating a Scottsdale strip club for possible COVID-19 safety violations was accused of going too
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By FRANKIE MCLISTER Click here for updates on this story GLENDALE, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — Imagine the smell and the filth of sewage seeping out of the pipes into this Glendale family’s home. The backup started Saturday, and on Tuesday, the city started getting involved. “We’re walking to the gas station down the street to
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By Jeremy Diamond, CNN President Joe Biden will meet Wednesday with the heads of several companies and institutions that are requiring their employees get vaccinated against Covid-19, aiming to encourage more companies to follow suit, a White House official said. Biden will meet virtually with the CEOs of United Airlines and Kaiser Permanente, as well
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By Shawn Deng and Amy Woodyatt, CNN China will create a “blacklist” of karaoke songs, banning those that contain “harmful content” from entertainment venues. According to interim rules outlined by the country’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, karaoke must not endanger national unity, sovereignty or territorial integrity, incite ethnic hatred or undermine ethnic unity, promote
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By ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Students and staff in East Hartford are gearing up to start the school year. Superintendent Nathan Quesnel said in-person learning will be a priority. He will be speaking with Channel 3 at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday. In guidance posted to
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN A boat, Italy and a ring has made Sophia Bush a very happy woman. The “One Tree Hill” alum shared the news that she and her entrepreneur boyfriend Grant Hughes are engaged in a post on her verified Instagram account Tuesday. The actress, who is currently starring on “Good Sam,”
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By Jessica Firger, CNN For his two-dose Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, Ted Rall crossed state lines back in February and March. Appointments in New York City were impossible to come by, but his friend told him about a federal facility in New Jersey with no residency requirements and so he drove there twice. The Covid-19 shot
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Continue ReadingBy Alex Cheney Click here for updates on this story SANTA BARBARA, Ca (KABC) — The owner of a Santa Barbara surf school was arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing his two children – ages 1 and 3 – in Mexico. Baja California officials on Tuesday said Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, was arrested when he
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Mizzou introduced its new athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois on Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingBy Annalisa Burgos Click here for updates on this story Hawaii, USA (KITV) — To try and lower the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations, Governor David Ige announced new limits on gathering sizes effective today across the state. All indoor gatherings are now capped at 10 people, compared to the previous limit of 25
Continue ReadingBy TERRANCE KELLY Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Attorney General Chris Carr announced 14 people are facing charges connected to human trafficking, racketeering, charity fraud, and money laundering. According to Carr’s office, the individuals allegedly operated a human trafficking ring “under the guise” of a fraudulent charity known as
Continue ReadingBy TERRANCE KELLY Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Fulton County police are working to track down the person who shot a woman near a motel. The shooting happened late Tuesday at the Budgetel Inn and Suites in the 4100 block of Fulton Industrial Boulevard. According to a police spokesperson,
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By NATE FLUHARTY, KTBS TV Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, La (KTBS) — If you’ve visited area businesses recently, you’ve probably seen a sign saying “help wanted.” In the last year many have struggled not only retaining their workforce, but attracting new applicants. “If you want a job, now is a great
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