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Omicron found in Minnesota patient who recently visited New York

December 2, 2021 10:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

The omicron variant of the coronavirus has been found in a person in Minnesota who recently traveled to New York City last month.

First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California

December 1, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization designates Omicron a “variant of concern.” In a technical brief released this week, WHO noted that the variant poses a “very high” global risk. The variant was first identified by scientists in South Africa, and has since been detected in several countries.

3 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Michigan high school, undersheriff says

November 30, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

Three people died and six were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, authorities said.

3 men involved in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing found guilty of murder and other charges

November 24, 2021 12:50 PM CNN Newsource

A jury found Travis and Gregory McMichael guilty of murder Wednesday on charges they chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, as he jogged last year through their neighborhood in Glynn County, Georgia.

At least 18 children were hospitalized and 5 people died after SUV crash into Christmas parade

November 22, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

At least 18 children were hospitalized after the Waukesha Christmas parade, said Children’s Wisconsin, a pediatric hospital in nearby Milwaukee.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Rittenhouse verdict?

November 22, 2021 3:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Two of the people Rittenhouse shot died. The protests occurred last summer after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

The Biden administration announced on November 4 that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees

Vaccine rule for larger employers, federal contractors and certain health care workers to take effect January 4

November 4, 2021 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hoffman, CNN The Biden administration announced Thursday that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees, certain health care workers and federal contractors will take effect January 4. The rules stipulate that employees that fall into those groups will need to have received the necessary shots to be fully

COP26 climate talks off to an ominous start after weak G20 leaders’ meeting

November 1, 2021 5:16 AM CNN

By Angela Dewan, CNN International Climate Editor It was in the city of Glasgow that Scottish engineer James Watt improved the workings of the steam engine and, unwittingly, kicked off the Industrial Revolution. Never could he have imagined that humans would burn so much coal, oil and gas over the next two centuries that they

COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues

October 22, 2021 7:37 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to

Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says

October 21, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who went missing last month. The FBI said dental records confirmed the identification.

CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines

October 21, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

The CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices accepted the US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations for each vaccine — after considerable discussion about whether such broad authorization as needed for Moderna’s. Members broadly agreed that people who got Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine need a second vaccination, as that vaccine is less effective than Moderna’s and Pfizer’s in preventing infection.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has the coronavirus vaccine mandate for large employers affected you?

October 21, 2021 4:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

The mandate is part of the Biden administration’s push to increase vaccination rates nationwide. However, it has met with pushback from conservative politicians and workers who say it impinges on their freedom.

Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says

October 20, 2021 3:45 PM CNN Newsource

What appears to be human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie, including a backpack, have been found in a nature reserve in North Port, Florida, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson.

The White House on Wednesday unveiled its plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11

White House details plan to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11

October 20, 2021 9:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Diamond, Kaitlan Collins and Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House on Wednesday unveiled its plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, pending US Food and Drug Administration authorization. The Biden administration has secured enough vaccine supply to vaccinate the 28 million children ages 5 to 11 who would

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Trump turn over documents to the Jan. 6 committee?

October 19, 2021 2:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

A special House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot that shook the U.S. Capitol is asking for official documents from Donald Trump’s time as president.

FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least two months after people get the first dose. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 19-0 to recommend the extra dose for all recipients

The House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday to extend the nation's debt limit through early December after the Senate approved a stopgap measure last week in a bid to avert a catastrophic default and economic disaster.

House approves debt ceiling extension through early December

October 12, 2021 6:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House of Representatives approved an extension of the nation’s debt limit through early December after the Senate passed the stopgap measure last week in a bid to avert a catastrophic default and economic disaster. Now that the Democratic-controlled House has passed the short-term extension, it is cleared

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Facebook put profits ahead of people?

October 7, 2021 2:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

A whistleblower went public on 60 Minutes on Sunday, claiming social media giant Facebook knows that its product harms people.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How did the Facebook outage affect you?

October 5, 2021 3:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many people spend hours each day on the social media platforms, while others are dependent on them for work. However, others eschew or limit their time on social media, citing the potential harm the services can cause.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the United States doing enough to fight climate change?

September 29, 2021 2:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

A youth climate summit is taking place in Italy this week, and speakers have criticized nations for not doing enough to avert what they say is a coming disaster.