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The academic gap between Black and White college football players grew in 2020, report says

January 5, 2021 11:48 AM CNN

College students faced unprecedented challenges in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the country, prompting remote-learning provisions and shortening athletics seasons. For student-athletes playing football at bowl-bound schools, those changes coincided with a poor year for academic performance, the latest edition of an authoritative annual study has found. The overall academic performance of football

France opens investigations into former DR Congo rebel leader after Paris arrest

January 5, 2021 11:08 AM CNN

Alleged former Congolese warlord Roger Lumbala was arrested in Paris on December 29 and placed under formal investigation on January 2 for “complicity in crimes against humanity,” French anti-terror prosecutors said on Monday. An armed group he led is accused of crimes including rape, summary executions, mutilation and cannibalism during a deadly civil war in

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland wore traditional Korean clothing to her swearing-in to celebrate her mother’s heritage

January 5, 2021 10:58 AM CNN

Democratic Rep. Marilyn Strickland of Washington state made history not once but twice on Sunday. She not only became the first African American to represent her state in Congress, but she also is one of the first Korean American women to serve in the House in its 231-year history. So, when the time came to

Police: Sedalia boy dies after accidentally shooting himself

January 5, 2021 10:56 AM Associated Press

The boy, Andre Walker, died after the shooting on Sunday night. Sedalia police said the boy’s parents told officers he somehow got ahold of a loaded handgun and shot himself.

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland wore traditional Korean garb to her swearing-in to celebrate her mother’s heritage

January 5, 2021 10:51 AM CNN

Democratic Rep. Marilyn Strickland of Washington state made history not once but twice on Sunday. She not only became the first African American to represent her state in Congress, but she also is one of the first Korean American women to serve in the House in its 231-year history. So, when the time came to

Nashville doctors weigh in on vaccine effectiveness against new COVID-19 strains

January 5, 2021 10:47 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A new and potentially more problematic variant of the coronavirus has been found in South Africa. Health officials worry the new strain could be more contagious than the variant spreading in the UK right now. The new strains are leading to questions about whether

Pence faces pressure from Trump to thwart Electoral College vote

January 5, 2021 10:35 AM CNN

Vice President Mike Pence’s four years of faithful service to his boss, President Donald Trump, will culminate this week in a ceremonial act he’s under increasing pressure to thwart.

Investigators believe space heater started RV fire that killed Summerdale man

January 5, 2021 10:22 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SUMMERDALE, AL (WALA) — Summerdale Police said a man died in an RV fire Monday morning, and investigators believe a space heater is to blame. Firefighters from Summerdale, Foley, and Robertsdale were called to the scene on County Road 32 near the Beach Express around 1 a.m. They

Armed Iranian troops boarded South Korean tanker, ship’s owner says

January 5, 2021 10:13 AM CNN

The owner of a South Korean-flagged tanker which was seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf on Monday has described how “armed soldiers” boarded the vessel. The crew of the Hankuk Chemi tanker received a 10 to 20 minute warning from Iranian authorities before the ship was boarded by troops, its owner, DM Shipping Co

Blake family marches in Kenosha, decision on charges for officer looms

January 5, 2021 10:04 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, WI (WDJT) — Jacob Blake’s family and supporters took to the streets of Kenosha Monday, Jan. 4, in anticipation of charges against the officer who shot him seven times in the back and left him paralyzed. “We want people to stand up and make noise tonight,” Blake’s

Local taxidermist still preserving hunting trips of a lifetime

January 5, 2021 10:03 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, La (KTBS) — As most of us know, we live right in the middle of Sportsman’s Paradise. And this time of year, many hunters and still a few anglers are out there enjoying the great outdoors on hunting and fishing trips. When they manage to kill that

The Boston Red Sox just hired Bianca Smith — the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball history

January 5, 2021 9:58 AM CNN

The Boston Red Sox just made history by hiring Bianca Smith, the first Black woman to coach in the history of professional baseball. Smith will serve as a minor league coach within the organization, based at the club’s player development facility in Fort Myers, Florida, and will work mainly with position players, according to MLB.com.

Community testing site launched at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford

January 5, 2021 9:56 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The Xfinity Theatre in Hartford is the latest COVID-19 testing site to launch. The site is operated by CIC Health, which is a new partner in Connecticut’s community testing program. Mayor Luke Bronin and Sen. Chris Murphy visited it on Tuesday. Bronin said CIC

Seismograph box causes bomb scare outside of West Nashville Walmart

January 5, 2021 9:52 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The Nashville Bomb Squad was called in with Metro Nashville Police to investigate what witnesses at the scene are saying was a suspicious package outside of the Walmart at 7044 Charlotte Pike. After an investigation, it was discovered that the item in the box

Friends, family honor 32-year-old Missouri woman who died from COVID-19

January 5, 2021 9:50 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, KS (KMOV) — Employees at the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office are mourning the loss of a friend and colleague, JoEllen Engelbart, who died from COVID-19 complications over the weekend. Engelbart gave birth to a boy, Ross Matthew, through a cesarean delivery last week before passing away. Engelbart

Oregon still in Phase 1A of vaccinations as many wait for first dose, while others start receiving second dose

January 5, 2021 9:43 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — According to the Oregon Health Authority, the state is still near the beginning of Phase 1A of vaccinations, which it’s been in for about three weeks since Oregon first received vaccines. While many people are still waiting for that first dose of vaccine, some

Fiancé of deadly West Nashville Target shooting victim speaks

January 5, 2021 9:40 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — The fiancé of the man who was killed inside a West Nashville Target is speaking about the moments leading up to the shooting. “I’ll never forget him and how much I loved him. How much he meant to me,” Rachel Scarberry, the victim’s

State vaccine committee could tweak rollout timing in the coming weeks

January 5, 2021 9:33 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NORTH BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) — Connecticut is one of just eight states that has vaccinated more than 2 percent of its population. However, Gov. Ned Lamont warned that the efficient rollout doesn’t mean the average person will get the first dose any faster. Tuesday, the state’s Vaccine Allocation

Business owner says ignoring COVID-19 guidelines will hurt small communities

January 5, 2021 9:28 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ESTACADA, OR (KPTV) — Over the weekend, some small businesses and restaurants in Clackamas County reopened under the High-Risk Tier COVID-19 guidelines. However, the county is still designated under the Extreme Risk tier by Governor Kate Brown. About a handful of businesses moved forward with the reopening, and

Atlanta police working an officer-involved shooting, two juveniles arrested

January 5, 2021 9:24 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Atlanta police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. The incident happened on Monday near the 2000 block of Metropolitan Boulevard in Southwest Atlanta. According to Atlanta police, officers were investigating a report of a stolen vehicle out of DeKalb County. Officers attempted to stop the