New Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd
Many people will want to put 2020 firmly behind them. But governments around the world have pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional…
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Mountain lion captured in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) The Department of Fish and Game says they have captured a mountain lion that was roaming around a residential area for…
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US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary
The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain…
Continue ReadingUS flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force
The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional…
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California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state’s…
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Man found dead with chest injuries after crash, police rule as suspicious death
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Police are investigating a suspicious death in Hollister after a man is found dead on Seventh Street at about 9:40 p.m. on…
Continue Reading Andre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including…
Continue Reading Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage
Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the…
Continue Reading 21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out
Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in…
Continue ReadingDistilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…
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Residents and staff at Santa Cruz Co. nursing home get vaccine
LIVE OAK, Calif. (KION) 2021 is already looking hopeful for staff and residents at Dominican Oaks in Santa Cruz County. More than 200 residents and…
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Sucesos de 2020 que más impactaron la vida de residentes en la Costa Central
COSTA CENTRAL, Calif. (KMUV) 2020 fue un año lleno de acontecimientos, desde la pandemia de COVID-19 hasta las investigaciones de asesinatos y las…
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How the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
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Salinas selects new city manager; contract approval set for Tuesday
The City of Salinas announced it has selected its city manager and is now set to approve contract details on…
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McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday held a conference call with the Senate GOP conference in which he pressed Missouri Sen. Josh…
Continue ReadingTrump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market
President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States…
Continue ReadingDistilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fine for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…
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How the effort to vaccine the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
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Becky Hammon becomes first woman to direct an NBA team as head coach in a regular season game
Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct an NBA team as a head coach during the regular season, when she took over for San Antonio Spurs head…
Continue ReadingTrump budget director accuses Biden team of ‘false statements’ in latest transition spat
President Donald Trump’s budget director is accusing President-elect Joe Biden’s team of issuing “false statements” regarding…
Continue Reading NYPD releases video it says shows woman attacking Black musician’s son after falsely accusing him of stealing her iPhone
The New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a woman it says is seen in a short security video clip attacking the…
Continue ReadingA Nicer Sunday But Rain Returns Overnight
Air Quality Report (As of 11:30am)Good to moderate for most reporting areas.Weather Story: The weather pattern will remain active for the next couple…
Continue ReadingJohn Roberts praises ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report
Chief Justice John Roberts sidestepped the roiling controversy over election results on Thursday instead using his annual report to recall the…
Continue Reading El Paso teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
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At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say
Two Republican members of the House of Representatives tell CNN that they expect at least 140 of their GOP colleagues in the House to vote against…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Trump campaign ad implying fraud in Georgia
A week before Congress is set to certify former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading An El Paso teacher who taught her students kindness loses her battle with Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
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America’s ‘worst’ airport tries to reinvent itself
It’s long been the bane of traveling New Yorkers’ lives, and incoming president Joe Biden once described it as “third world.”…
Continue Reading Health officials in West Virginia mistakenly gave 42 people Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine
A mistake at a West Virginia clinic led to 42 people being administered Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine, but state and local health…
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Arrestan joven presuntamente armado tras breve persecución en Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) Un presunto pandillero de 19 años de edad está enfrentando varios cargos luego de iniciar una breve persecución con la…
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GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Republicans who plan to delay certification of Joe Biden’s win
GOP Sen. Ben Sasse wrote on Facebook Wednesday night that he has been urging his Republican colleagues to “reject” objecting the…
Continue Reading New Year’s Fast Facts
Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which mark the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. Facts…
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GOP Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn says he ‘absolutely’ would take back mocking liberals in post-election tweet
Republican Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he “absolutely” regrets posting a tweet mocking liberals just after he was…
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El padre de Boris Johnson dice que buscará la ciudadanía francesa (horas antes del brexit)
(CNN) — Stanley Johnson, el padre del primer ministro de Reino Unido, Boris Johnson, dijo que tiene la intención de obtener la ciudadanía…
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Georgia GOP senator to quarantine just days ahead of runoff
Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia will quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, his campaign…
Continue ReadingDemocratic early vote turnout concerns GOP in Georgia runoff
Republicans directly involved in the Georgia runoff for two US Senate seats are increasingly concerned that the Democrats are outperforming their…
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Trump returns to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headed back to Washington Thursday morning in a departure that was earlier than anticipated as…
Continue ReadingDow and S&P 500 end 2020 at record highs
The Dow and the S&P 500 started and ended this unprecedented year at all-time highs — with a lot of volatility along the way. All three major…
Continue Reading FDA issues pet food alert after 28 dogs are reported dead from toxin
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners about high levels of aflatoxin in some pet foods after 28 dogs reportedly died and eight…
Continue Reading El FBI investiga incidente con vacunas de Moderna que habría obligado a desechar más de 500 dosis
(CNN) –– Un trabajador de hospital de Wisconsin es acusado de retirar intencionalmente de un refrigerador 57 viales de una vacuna contra el…
Continue ReadingFact checking Ossoff’s false claim that Loeffler ‘has been campaigning with a klansman’
The Senate runoff races in Georgia that will decide party control of the Senate have been filled with false and misleading claims and attacks between…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft says hackers viewed its source code
Microsoft said Thursday that the suspected Russian hackers behind a massive US government security breach also viewed some of the company’s…
Continue Reading Tres muertos por protestas agrarias en el norte de Perú
(CNN Español) — La policía peruana informó este miércoles, a través de Twitter, de la muerte de dos personas durante las protestas de…
Continue ReadingMarkets started 2020 riding high, and they’ll end it even higher
The stock market’s wild 2020 ride is finally coming to an end. Stocks are at record highs once again, just like they were at the start of this…
Continue Reading US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second straight day. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US still is setting one-day records for Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations. More than 3,740 coronavirus deaths were…
Continue Reading Samuel Little, el que se cree es el peor asesino en serie de EE.UU., muere a los 80 años
(CNN) –– Samuel Little, quien se cree fue el asesino en serie más prolífico en la historia de Estados Unidos, murió a los 80 años. Así lo…
Continue ReadingReflecting on the essential role of the news media in 2020, and looking ahead to 2021
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The year 2021 is…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Nos espera un año más turbulento
Nota del editor: Jorge G. Castañeda es colaborador de CNN. Fue ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de México de 2000 a 2003. Actualmente es profesor…
Continue Reading Columbus, Ohio, officials criticize police officers’ response after Andre Hill shooting and pledge accountability
Columbus, Ohio, officials are decrying how officers handled rendering aid to Andre Hill after he was shot by a police officer earlier this month. The…
Continue ReadingPelosi appoints first woman to serve as House chaplain
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben as chaplain of the House of Representatives — the first woman to serve in…
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