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The first officer who responded to a mass shooting in Boulder was killed. He leaves behind seven children

March 23, 2021 5:33 AM CNN

Officer Eric Talley was the first officer to respond to reports of an armed man inside a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday — and it’s where the father of seven died after actions that were described as “heroic” by officials. The member of the Boulder Police Department was one of 10 people killed

Could China’s aggressive Xinjiang sanctions counter-punch risk alienating the European Union?

March 23, 2021 5:28 AM CNN

When Chinese and Russian officials meet in Beijing this week, one topic of conversation may be the hatred both countries have for the international community’s use of sanctions to interfere in what they regard as “internal affairs.” China, at least, will be able to boast of hitting back: following new sanctions announced by the European

5 things to know for March 23: Boulder, Covid-19, Israel, White House, China

March 23, 2021 5:13 AM CNN

New York police are investigating recent attacks on Asian Americans as potential hate or bias crimes following the Atlanta spa shootings. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up

10 dead in a mass shooting at a grocery store in Colorado — and another community’s peace is shattered

March 23, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

Ten people, including a police officer, were killed Monday after a gunman opened fire in a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, shattering the calm for another US community. A suspect is in custody, Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said, but authorities did not share any information on his identity, the type of weapon used or

Multiple dead in shooting at Colorado supermarket

March 23, 2021 4:17 AM CNN Newsource

One firefighter and some residents are unaccounted for in fire at New York senior center

March 23, 2021 3:53 AM CNN Newsource

One firefighter is missing, and some residents are unaccounted for in a fire at a residential senior center located in the northern suburbs of New York City, an official said Tuesday. The firefighter had been missing for an hour inside the fire, according to Trooper Steven Nevel, Public Information Officer for Troop F of the

How to prepare kids for social media use

March 23, 2021 3:22 AM CNN Newsource

When Alexi McCammond, the newly appointed editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, stepped down after the resurfacing of several racist and homophobic tweets from her teen years, parents had a host of reactions. Some were aghast that someone who’d uttered such things would, even 10 years later, be given a top-notch job at a publication known for

Saudi offers to allow fuel ships in Yemen peace proposal, after CNN investigation exposes toll of blockade

March 23, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has announced a UN-backed proposal to end the six-year conflict in Yemen, including an offer of a ceasefire and the lifting of a Saudi-imposed sea and air blockade on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This proposal follows a recent CNN investigation which revealed that not a single oil tanker has been able

Witnesses describe chaos as shooter opened fire in a Colorado grocery store

March 23, 2021 2:45 AM CNN

A simple trip to the grocery store for many became a fight for survival Monday at a King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado. Witnesses said a person came into the grocery store in south Boulder and opened fire, killing 10 people, including a Boulder police officer, authorities said Monday. One person was taken into police custody

The first officer who responded to Boulder shooting scene was killed. He leaves behind seven children

March 23, 2021 1:59 AM CNN

Officer Eric Talley was the first officer to report to the scene of a mass shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday — and it’s where the father of seven died after actions that were described as “heroic” by officials. The member of the Boulder Police Department was one of 10 people

At least five dead as massive fire destroys thousands of homes in Bangladesh Rohingya refugee camps

March 23, 2021 1:40 AM CNN Newsource

A fire swept through a sprawling Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Monday, killing at least five people, destroying homes and endangering the lives of tens of thousands of refugees, camp officials said. The fire destroyed at least 3,000 shelters as it tore through the camp, Rashedul Islam, an official in charge of Kutupalong

10 people killed after gunman opens fire at Boulder, Colorado, grocery store

March 23, 2021 1:14 AM CNN

Ten people, including a Boulder police officer, were killed in mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, authorities said Monday. A suspect is in custody, Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said. The chief said Officer Eric Talley, who was 51 and had been with the department since 2010, was killed. He was one of

Uncontrolled Covid-19 spread increases chances of a more dangerous variant emerging, ex-CDC chief says

March 23, 2021 1:26 AM CNN Newsource

With a climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is critical to work on lowering Covid-19 case numbers — for several reasons. Not enough people are protected against the virus yet — only about 13.5% of the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten the coronavirus vaccine (or do you plan to)?

March 23, 2021 1:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine

CDC director warns coronavirus variants could spark another avoidable surge

March 23, 2021 12:48 AM CNN

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday that she’s worried the US could see “another avoidable surge” of Covid-19 if mitigation measures — such as mask-wearing, physical distancing and avoiding crowds or travel — are not followed. “As I’ve stated before, the continued relaxation of prevention measures while

Weary Israelis head to polls for fourth election in two years

March 23, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

Israelis are voting Tuesday in the country’s fourth general election in under two years, with no guarantee that this poll will yield a more conclusive result than the previous three. The final opinion polls over the weekend point to Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party finishing comfortably on top, but also show potential key allies without the

Fully vaccinated people can visit unvaccinated family and friends, but one household at a time, CDC official says

March 22, 2021 9:59 PM CNN Newsource

Fully vaccinated people should feel free to visit their unvaccinated family and friends without restrictions, but visits should be limited to one unvaccinated household at a time, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Monday. And sorry, but even fully vaccinated grandparents should not be bringing their grandkids to church or otherwise exposing them

This app will show you what Indigenous land you’re on

March 22, 2021 10:45 PM CNN Newsource

As the US grapples with history and becomes increasingly racially and culturally aware — with ethnic studies curriculums in schools, recognition of the dangers of White supremacy, and growing social justice movements — more people are acknowledging the keepers of the land now known as North America: Native Americans. Land acknowledgments are a way for

In Monona, Kristie Goforth looking to become Wisconsin’s first Native American mayor

March 22, 2021 10:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MONONA, WI (365 Media Foundation, Inc) — In less than three weeks, Kristie Goforth will compete for the mayoral position in the City of Monona. Goforth has been an alder on Monona’s City Council since April 2020 and serves as executive director for local nonprofit Free Bikes 4

Event industry slowly picking up steam as Columbia set to lift more capacity restrictions

March 22, 2021 7:22 PM Connor Hirsch

Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.