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Senate breaks filibuster of Mayorkas nomination to be Homeland Security secretary

January 28, 2021 4:21 PM CNN

The Senate voted Thursday to break a GOP filibuster and advance the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be President Joe Biden’s secretary of Homeland Security after Republicans objected to efforts to quickly install a critical leader of the country’s national security apparatus. Now that the nomination has successfully cleared that procedural hurdle, a final vote

German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data

January 28, 2021 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute between the European Union and the drugmaker over delayed supplies. The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country’s main public health authority, found there is insufficient data

Emmett Till’s childhood home is now a landmark in Chicago

January 28, 2021 3:52 PM CNN

The home of Emmett Till, the African American teen whose murder became an important catalyst in the civil rights movement, has been granted landmark status by the Chicago City Council. In 1955, Emmett traveled to Mississippi to visit his great uncle. It was during this visit that Till was accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant,

Inspiring sister and brother music duo use their talents to uplift others

January 28, 2021 3:46 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A teenaged brother and sister from San Francisco are using their musical talents to serve others. With 19-year-old Neo Guerrero on the piano and his 17-year-old sister Cleo on the violin, the duet brings joy to their elderly audience and more. “It’s a way

‘Second gentleman’ added to Merriam-Webster dictionary following Vice President Harris inauguration

January 28, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Among the new terms added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in a January update is another first for the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, “second gentleman.” Douglas Emhoff, the first male spouse of a U.S. vice president acknowledged the inclusion of the term with

Half of US states lack most basic protections for LGBTQ people, report finds

January 28, 2021 3:28 PM CNN

Half of US states fail to offer basic protections for LGBTQ people, according to a report by the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group. The Human Rights Campaign’s State Equality Index examines state-level policies impacting LGBTQ people and their families — protections like non-discrimination policies in employment, housing and public accommodations, for example. This year’s report,

Woman says her anxiety led her to fall for a PayPal scam

January 28, 2021 3:22 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A suburban woman said her severe anxiety caused her to panic and fall for a scam. The scammers convinced the woman she was fixing a fraudulent transaction, but in reality she was helping them steal tens of thousands of dollars. Now, she has shared her

Grandfather, vet, and cancer survivor hopes to make it into Packers FAN Hall of Fame

January 28, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WEST BEND, Wisconsin (WDJT ) — For one Green Bay Packers fan, two times could very well be the charm. An 89-year-old West Bend man hopes to be inducted into the Packers FAN Hall of Fame. This is the second year in a row Leo DeGroot has been

School board president’s murder remains unsolved 40 years later

January 28, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — It’s been 40 years since Scranton School Board President Tommy Genova was killed in the parking lot of the district administration building. He was 44 years old and left behind a wife and four young children. All these years later, his murder remains a

Pakistan’s top court frees men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Daniel Pearl

January 28, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl should go free, a move described by the White House as an “affront to terrorism victims everywhere.” Pearl was working as the South Asia bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal in 2002 when he was kidnapped in

English professor searches for treasure

January 28, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV ) — An English professor at Belmont University has a side hobby of finding and searching for lost treasures. Eric Hobson sat in his Nashville garage, which was overflowing with airline history. “Some of the items date back to 1918. It’s really a priceless collection,” Hobson

Restaurant forced to close after the owner was caught working without a mask

January 28, 2021 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A Honolulu restaurant was issued a red “CLOSED” placard due to repeated instances of employees not wearing face masks while working. The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch received a complaint alleging that Doner Shack employees were not wearing masks on Jan. 20.

Foodshare, CT Food Bank merger approved

January 28, 2021 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (HBJ) — The merger between Connecticut’s two largest food banks is moving forward. The boards of directors of Foodshare and the Connecticut Food Bank voted Wednesday to approve their combination, which will officially go into effect Jan. 30. The new organization will be governed by a

6 people killed after liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing plant

January 28, 2021 1:30 PM CNN Newsource

Six people were killed and 10 were taken to a hospital after a liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, officials said. Fire crews from Hall County and Gainesville responded to a report of burns at Prime Pak Foods around 10:12 a.m. Thursday, said Zachary Brackett from Hall County Fire Services.

Two inmates who escaped an Arizona prison have been recaptured

January 28, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Law enforcement officials on Thursday recaptured two inmates who escaped from a state prison in Florence, Arizona, over the weekend, thanks to tips from the public. John Charpiot and David Harmon were captured after two people called authorities and said they had seen individuals who they believed were the missing fugitives, according to a news

Teacher says she got COVID-19 at school, gave it to husband who died

January 28, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — A Kenosha teacher said she is not returning to the classroom when the district resumes in-person learning because she remains too concerned about the spread of COVID-19. Jeanne Hoffman believes she contracted the virus while in the classroom. She thinks she gave COVID-19 to

Proposed Arkansas legislation requires Holocaust education to be taught in public schools

January 28, 2021 1:19 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KHBS/KHOG) — A bill to require Holocaust education to be taught in Arkansas public schools is intended to be introduced in the state Senate education committee next week. Currently, the Holocaust is not a required curriculum in Arkansas. The bill was filed last Wednesday but

Vote to end mask mandate could impact food assistance programs

January 28, 2021 1:18 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconson (WDJT) — Repealing the mask mandate could have devastating impacts on those who rely on food assistance programs. The Assembly is scheduled to take the final vote on a resolution Thursday to toss out Gov. Tony Evers emergency order, requiring Wisconsinites to wear masks. States who’ve

Businessman accused of hoarding, gouging prices on N95 masks

January 28, 2021 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi (WAPT) — An Ocean Springs businessman is facing charges of defrauding the United States and other health care providers in a $1.8 million scheme related to acquiring and hoarding personal protective equipment as well as price gouging health care providers, including the Department of Veterans

Community lends helping hand to man who lost wife, pets in fire

January 28, 2021 12:47 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Massachusetts community is coming together for an 87-year-old man who lost his wife, pets and house in a fire. Allan Levine and his 78-year-old wife, Rhonda, were in their Holliston home when the fire started at midnight on Jan. 19. Rhonda Levine raced