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Sen. Josh Hawley has new publisher for ‘Big Tech’ book

January 18, 2021 10:45 AM Associated Press

Sen. Josh Hawley has found a new publisher after his book was dropped by Simon & Schuster in the wake of the siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Teacher uses stimulus money to help students’ families

January 18, 2021 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HERSHEY, Pa. (WPMT) — A teacher went above and beyond to help his students. Matthew Pierce, a teacher at Milton Hershey School, knew right away what he wanted to do with his stimulus money when he got it. Pierce saw the need to support his students’ families. He

Woman creates quilted cover for her SUV

January 18, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Think of it as one of life’s little ironies: If the biennial Quilt Tulsa show had not been canceled, Jan Kendall probably would not have been able to complete the epic project she had planned to promote the event. “I had the idea

Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless helping metro-Atlanta families in need

January 18, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Thanks to Covid-19, nonprofits are struggling to do more with less money. The need for help is greater than ever as many people are unemployed and need assistance putting food on the table. Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless workers loaded up their trucks

High School honors its veterans with a tribute wall

January 18, 2021 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GENESEO, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — It is 20 feet of patriotic splendor, wrapped brightly in red, white and blue. It stretches from floor to ceiling and features the emblems of the five branches of service. The past and present are but a touch of a screen away. It

Professor whose syllabus drew backlash speaks out

January 18, 2021 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — Ken Mayer watched on TV earlier this month as a violent mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, killing a police officer, pillaging the hallowed halls of democracy and delaying the process of certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. The UW-Madison political

Man accused of shooting near Omaha Zoo is arrested

January 18, 2021 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Ne (WOWT) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened in South Omaha on Thursday. Robert Nemeth, 28, was booked in Douglas County for a gun used in a felony, possession of a gun by a prohibited person, and possession of meth with intent to distribute. Police

Covid-19 ‘superspreader’ in northeast China linked to 102 infections

January 18, 2021 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

A so-called Covid-19 “superspreader” who traveled around northeastern China has been linked to 102 confirmed infections, according to Chinese officials. The individual, who worked as a salesman promoting health products to the elderly, had traveled from his home province of Heilongjiang to neighboring Jilin province, bringing the virus with him. Authorities claim he unknowingly spread

Elderly man receives life-threatening injuries from Fulton apartment fire

January 18, 2021 9:16 AM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton fire firefighters say an elderly man has life-threatening injuries after an early morning apartment fire.

Fired Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones turns herself in to authorities

January 18, 2021 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has turned herself in to authorities days after a warrant was issued for her arrest, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Rebekah Jones has been charged with one count of offenses against users of

Vandals damage endangered Hawaiian plants

January 18, 2021 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Waimano, HI (KITV) — State botanist Susan Ching spent her Sunday sweeping up soil after vandals broke into a Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) greenhouse in Waimano and upturned endangered native plants. A young batch of ‘Opuhe was among those damaged. According to Ching, the offspring

Workers trapped in gold mine for more than a week send note to rescuers

January 18, 2021 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

Twelve miners trapped underground for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine have managed to get a note to rescuers, state media reported Monday. The Xinhua news agency reports that the note confirmed 12 of the miners were still alive following the blast on January 10 in the city of Qixia in Shandong

Workers face a new employment landscape in 2021

January 18, 2021 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — Last year seemed to have an impact on all of us, whether it was our health, finances or our jobs. COVID-19’s impact was felt far and wide in the job market. The Shreveport-Bossier area saw the third-highest job loss numbers in the state. At

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny to be held in custody for 30 days following his return to Russia

January 18, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was ordered to remain in custody for 30 days during a surprise hearing in Russia on Monday, less than 24 hours after he returned to the country and five months after he was poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok. The opposition leader flew back to Moscow from Germany on Sunday, and

Fifth Tennessee resident arrested in connection to Capitol riots

January 18, 2021 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A spokesperson for the FBI confirmed a man was arrested in connection to the U.S. Capitol riots on Sunday morning. The U.S. Attorney said FBI agents arrested Blake A. Reed on charges related to the riots. Reed was arrested in the Wedgewood-Houston community. News4

Asheville Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for homeownership programs

January 18, 2021 8:39 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for their homeownership programs. Nearly half of local renters pay more than 30% of their income on rent, and 20% pay more than half of their income on housing. And now, between pandemic-related job loss

St. Louis County sues council members over leadership fight

January 18, 2021 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — The fight over the control of the St. Louis County Council will head to court after last week’s meeting took an unprecedented turn. St. Louis County filed a lawsuit against several of its council members after trying to remove Councilwoman Lisa Clancy

Over 250 dogs rescued from ‘backyard breeding’ home

January 18, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GRUNDY COUNTY, TN (WSMV) — Over the weekend, more than 250 dogs and puppies were rescued after they were found in unlivable conditions at a home in Grundy County. The Dogs On Borrowed Time rescue posted on Facebook that the woman who lived at the address was selling

Woman’s car stolen with child inside; thief brought back the boy, then drove off again

January 18, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, OR (KPTV) — A woman has her son back, after a thief stole her car with the child inside. Police responded to a business on the 11900 block of Southwest Canyon Road at around 9 a.m. Saturday. A woman said she went into Basics Meat Market to

1 man killed, another wounded in rural Missouri shooting

January 18, 2021 8:15 AM Associated Press

One man was killed and another man wounded in a shooting in south-central Missouri over the weekend.