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Protesters want a pipeline project shut down in Minnesota. Some damaged the site and forced workers out, the company says

June 8, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Indigenous leaders and more than 1,000 protesters including actress Jane Fonda marched Monday to the Mississippi River where an Enbridge Energy oil pipeline upgrade project is underway to cross the water in northern Minnesota. Protesters chained themselves to equipment and blocked entrances at the pipeline construction site, CNN affiliate KVRR reported. New sections of pipeline

Questions raised about pool after boy nearly drowns over the weekend

June 8, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KCTV) — A 13-year-old Kansas City, Kansas boy is in critical condition after almost drowning over the weekend. Deputies say the boy and his friends jumped a fence to get into a pool. The Unified Government says this pool isn’t open right now and it

COVID vaccination urged for young people after teen put on ventilator for virus

June 8, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — COVID-19 cases are trending downward across North Carolina. But it’s still very possible to contract the virus, and that includes those who are younger. An unvaccinated Haywood County teenager is currently in the hospital after contracting the virus recently. Public health officials

‘We saw her just fly over the side of the mountain,’ witness to fiery crash says

June 8, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Driving down a mountain can be an intense experience for even the most experienced driver. The twists and turns can be difficult to navigate. “She was flying down those mountains,” Hope Bailey said. “She was on two wheels then we saw her

Under renovation for 13 years, progress may soon come to home

June 8, 2021 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — St. Louis County leaders say they are taking steps to getting a derelict property demolished in a Valley Park neighborhood. If you’ve driven by a home along the 1200 block of Hanna Road in West St. Louis County, it might appear to be an

Heartbroken family demands accountability after police pursuit ends in crash, killing woman

June 8, 2021 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SMITHVILLE, Missouri (KMOV) — A Smithville family is calling for accountability following the death of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who was killed in a Lee’s Summit car crash Friday afternoon. The crash was the end result of a police pursuit that started in Lone Jack. Patsy

Feds: In just four months, man cheated homebuyers out of $247,000

June 8, 2021 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — If you or someone you know are purchasing a home, you may want to double-check with your realtor before wiring your down payment or earnest money. This advice comes after an Atlanta man used an elaborate scheme to cheat potential homebuyers out of hundreds of

Cold case of 14-year-old girl who was beaten, raped and killed, reopened 26 years later

June 8, 2021 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The case of a 14-year-old girl beaten, raped, then shot and killed more than two decades ago is getting another look by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. And officials say they are ‘praying’ this is the year it will be solved. Monday marked exactly

‘Dogs read people’ Therapy dogs give hospital workers a break and good vibes

June 8, 2021 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — We all know dogs can make people stop on a dime and feel better about their day. Their superpower does wonders for staff at Pardee Hospital. “Are we gonna see some people?” Mike Roberts said while making the rounds recently. He and his

A less offensive way to talk to pregnant people and parents

June 8, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

Ours is not a culture that makes life easy for pregnant people. There’s the side-eye from busybody strangers, in disapproval of a coffee order or workout routine (or lack thereof). There are the bosses and colleagues who refuse to accommodate their pregnant employees, in ways subtle and not. Then there’s the lack of universal paid

‘Dogs read people’ Therapy dogs gives workers a break and good vibes

June 8, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — We all know dogs can make people stop on a dime and feel better about their day. Their superpower does wonders for staff at Pardee Hospital. “Are we gonna see some people?” Mike Roberts said while making the rounds recently. He and his

Father accepts high school diploma on behalf of late son

June 8, 2021 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Family and friends of the late Donald Perry Jr. gathered around his gravesite on June June 3, remembering the young man on what would’ve been his high school graduation day. “It’s a bitter but sweet thing, I hate that he’s not able to be

Honolulu reopens rent relief program

June 8, 2021 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — Caitlin Sabado was on furlough from the Hilton Hawaiian Village for about a year starting in March 2020. By the fall, her bills were backed up, leaving her desperate. Her husband also works in the tourism industry, but his hours were reduced and they

Tommy Franks Fast Facts

June 8, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, a mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington, B.B.A., 1969-1971 (summa cum

How a ‘micro-practice’ can ease stress and help you sleep

June 8, 2021 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can tweak the course of your day with a quick mindfulness practice. In recent years, studies have shown that mindfulness — a group of practices designed to focus the mind on

MRSA Fast Facts

June 8, 2021 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

Here is some background information about MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin and amoxicillin. A MRSA infection can be fatal. About Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Skin infections from staph bacteria are called

Bashar al-Assad Fast Facts

June 8, 2021 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Personal Birth date: September 11, 1965 Birth place: Damascus, Syria Father: Hafez Assad, late Syrian President Mother: Anisa Makhlouf al-Assad Marriage: Asma (Akhras) al-Assad (2000-present) Children: Karim, 2004; Zein, 2003; Hafez, 2001 Education: University of Damascus, Medicine, 1988; Ophthalmology residency, London, 1992-1994 Military service:

People with diabetes who sleep badly are at greater risk of dying prematurely, study suggests

June 8, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

People with diabetes who had trouble falling or staying asleep were 87% more likely to die of any cause over the next nine years than people without diabetes or sleep problems, a new study finds. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of Sleep Research, analyzed data from nearly half a million middle-aged participants in

Why face-to-face gatherings still matter

June 8, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

After more than a year of meeting on Zoom every month, the members of Amy Ettinger’s book club recently tried something radical: They got together in real life. The move was a fundamental departure from the routine. Ettinger had established the book club at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and she and five or

Cities, towns open cooling centers

June 8, 2021 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Connecticut, USA (WFSB) — As temperatures soared into the 90s and humidity added another layer of oppression, cities and towns opened cooling centers. The steamy weather is expected to last through most of the week. Take a look at the forecast here. NOTE: Some towns are requiring visitors