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Teacher fired over picture drawing parallels to death of George Floyd

March 25, 2021 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story RABUN COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — A picture appearing to show a Rabun County High School teacher with his knee on a student’s neck is drawing criticism and cost him his job. The photo came after students in Russell Grimmett’s gym class were discussing the death of George Floyd.

Police still don’t know why a gunman killed 12 people in Virginia Beach in 2019, a new report says

March 25, 2021 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

After nearly two years, police have now completed their investigation into a shooting in Virginia Beach that left 12 people dead. However, what is perhaps the most significant question remains unanswered: The suspect’s motive. The Virginia Beach Police Department’s 47-page report, based on digital evidence, records from the day of the shooting, and interviews with

School, work, doing it all on his own: This high school senior has supported himself through the pandemic

March 25, 2021 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s been a tough year for a lot of students in Oregon, adjusting to distance learning and missing out on social interactions. But some students have borne a bigger burden than others. Xavoer Feaster-Rivera has supported himself through the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing work

Multiple people left stranded on roof building after fire erupts

March 25, 2021 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A blaze erupted at a vacant eight-story commercial building in downtown L.A. Wednesday evening, prompting firefighters to rescue eight people stranded on the roof. Los Angeles firefighters responded around 7:20 p.m. to 1603 S. San Pedro St., near the 110 and 10 freeways, as

‘Breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases: The possibility of infection after vaccination

March 25, 2021 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — As vaccine rollouts continue to ramp up across much of Canada, experts say there is a chance that some Canadians may become infected with COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. University of Manitoba virologist Jason Kindrachuk told CTVNews.ca that these so-called breakthrough infections are

Bill that would ban transgender girls from school sports in Arkansas heads to governor’s desk

March 25, 2021 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story JOHNSON, Arkansas (KFSM) — It is now up to Governor Asa Hutchinson whether or not to sign a bill into law that would ban transgender girls from playing school sports based on their gender identity. This is not the first legislation of its kind to reach the governor’s

The suspect in the Boulder massacre will stay in jail as he awaits next hearing in 60 to 90 days, judge says

March 25, 2021 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

The suspect accused of murdering 10 people at a Colorado grocery this week will remain in jail without bond as investigators and his legal defense team prepare for the case, a judge ruled Thursday. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 21, made his first court appearance in the case, accompanied by an attorney. Prosecutors and Alissa’s defense

If you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it

March 25, 2021 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of 50 US state governments issued shelter-in-place orders from March 19 to April 6, 2020, to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. A research team looked at nearly 7,500 weight measurements

How many Covid-19 vaccine doses are in play now — and what to expect next

March 25, 2021 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

As vaccine eligibility begins to open up nationwide, the United States is likely to head into April with at least 196 million Covid-19 vaccine doses delivered — and the Biden administration may be on track to reach its goal of enough doses for every adult by the end of May. A total of 27 million

‘About 50 dogs may be in there’ – Nephew says after woman called for medical help & deputies found numerous animals in home

March 25, 2021 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BELTON, South Carolina (WHNS) — Deputies said they were called to a home on Big Creek Road in Belton on Wednesday afternoon after EMS notified them of multiple animals inside a home. EMS was called to the home for a woman in need of medical assistance and found

Colorado is one of four states whose laws don’t prohibit someone with a mental illness from owning firearms

March 25, 2021 9:28 AM CNN

The massacre of 10 people at a Boulder supermarket occurred under a confusing mix of local, state and federal gun laws — but no Colorado statute prohibiting a person with mental illness from owning firearms. The suspect, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, purchased a semiautomatic pistol six days before Monday’s shooting, according to his arrest warrant

Dislodging the container ship blocking the Suez Canal could take ‘days to weeks’

March 25, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

Shipping experts believe it could take days or even weeks to free the 224,000-ton vessel that is wedged across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest waterways since Tuesday. The Ever Given, a container ship almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground on March 23 after being caught

Error allows 11,000 to schedule vaccine appointments early

March 25, 2021 9:20 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An error by the Oregon Health Authority allowed thousands of Oregonians in group seven to sign up for their vaccine appointments almost a month before they become eligible. Monday, the OHA said All4Oregon sent vaccination appointments to around 11,000 people. Group seven is made

Search resumes for 5-year-old boy and father lost in river

March 25, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GOLDSBORO, North Carolina (WRAL) — Searches resumed at daylight for a little boy and his father, who fell into the water while fishing along the Neuse River Wednesday night. Around 8 p.m., emergency crews responded to the Goldsboro Boating Access Area at 2091 U.S. Highway 117 in Goldsboro.

Bank of America employee accused of stealing nude photos from customer’s phone

March 25, 2021 9:03 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A former Bank of America employee is being accused of stealing a customer’s private photos from her phone while pretending to help her access her account. According to court documents obtained by ABC13, on Sept. 14, 2020, 27-year-old Juan Esteban Ramirez took the

The suspect in the Boulder massacre is scheduled for his first court appearance Thursday

March 25, 2021 8:45 AM CNN

A man accused of murdering 10 people at a Colorado grocery this week is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday morning, as investigators try to piece together a motive in the massacre. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 21, is due to hear the charges against him in a Boulder court at 8:15 a.m. MT

LGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast Facts

March 25, 2021 8:43 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at LGBTQ milestones in the United States. LGBTQ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. The term sometimes is extended to LGBTQIA, to include intersex and asexual groups. Queer is an umbrella term for non-straight people; intersex refers to those whose sex is not clearly defined

2008 Georgia Russia Conflict Fast Facts

March 25, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia. Facts The conflict centered on South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two “breakaway provinces” in Georgia. They are officially part of Georgia, but have separate governments unrecognized by most countries. Abkhazia and South Ossetia are supported by Russia. During the five-day conflict, 170 servicemen, 14

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Fast Facts

March 25, 2021 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Joaquín Guzmán, otherwise known as “El Chapo,” a Mexican drug lord who has repeatedly broken out of prison. He was recaptured in January 2016 and later extradited to the United States to stand trial on federal charges. Personal Birth date: December 25, 1954 or April 4, 1957 (Officials

Hillsborough Stadium Disaster Fast Facts

March 25, 2021 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the Hillsborough Disaster, a 1989 tragedy at a British soccer stadium. Overcrowding in the stands led to the deaths of 96 fans in a crush. Another 162 were hospitalized with injuries. It was the worst sports disaster in British history, according to the BBC. Facts On April 15, 1989, more