Donald Trump Jr. deposed by DC attorney general as part of inaugural funds lawsuit
Donald Trump Jr. was deposed as part of the Washington, DC, attorney general’s lawsuit alleging the misuse of Trump inaugural funds, according…
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Close ally of Marjorie Taylor Greene among those in Capitol mob
A close ally of Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took part in the January 6 mob at the Capitol and said he was among those who…
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Foxconn, conocido por ensamblar iPhones, trabaja en un auto eléctrico con Fisker
(CNN) –– Foxconn, la compañía de fabricación de productos electrónicos con sede en Taiwán y conocida por ensamblar el iPhone de Apple,…
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California expected to receive 380,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine, if authorized
Dr. David Ghillarducci with Santa Cruz and San Benito County’s health office says the state is expected to receive 380,000 doses of the Johnson &…
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Aprueban propuesta de viviendas asequibles en el Condado de Santa Cruz
Dos proyectos de viviendas asequibles y de alta calidad están por llegar a la costa central. Se trata de dos desarrollos que dependerían de…
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Tiger Woods won’t face charges after sheriff says car crash was an accident
The rollover car crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods outside Los Angeles on Tuesday was an accident and investigators won’t pursue any…
Continue Reading More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ than ever before, poll finds
A new poll shows that an unprecedented number of US adults identify as LGBTQ — and that young people, especially Generation Z, are driving the…
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Cheese rolls: How a humble snack became a signature New Zealand food
A cheese roll may seem simple: it’s basically a slice of bread with cheese-based filling, rolled up and toasted until slightly crispy. Yet…
Continue Reading The Florida official who set up a vaccine site for affluent ZIP codes and created a VIP list is under investigation, sheriff’s office says
A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a Manatee County official broke the law when she organized a Covid-19 vaccine drive limited…
Continue ReadingKey committee votes postponed in troubling sign for Tanden nomination
Two hearings that were scheduled to vote on Neera Tanden’s nomination to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget were…
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The two Americas of the Covid economy
Do you read the following headline from CNN Business and get a little nervous? Housing market concerns begin to emerge If the answer is yes,…
Continue ReadingGroup of Senate Democrats call on Biden to create Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing
Seven Senate Democrats are asking President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to establish a White House office devoted to reproductive…
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DC mayor’s sister dies from Covid-19
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday at age 64 from “complications related to Covid-19,” the mayor said in a…
Continue Reading La FDA dice que la vacuna Johnson & Johnson contra el covid-19 cumple con los requisitos para la autorización de uso de emergencia
(CNN) — La vacuna Johnson & Johnson contra el covid-19 cumplió con los requisitos para la autorización de uso de emergencia, según un…
Continue ReadingWould progressives support Covid relief package if minimum wage is taken out? Depends on how
As Congress waits for the parliamentarian to rule on whether the $15 minimum wage can be included in the reconciliation package, the question becomes…
Continue ReadingLawyers make progress in locating parents of children split from families at the border, latest court filing says
Lawyers are still trying to locate the parents of 506 children who had been split from their families at the US-Mexico border by the Trump…
Continue ReadingActing US Capitol Police chief says intelligence failed to predict scope of January 6 attack
Acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said Wednesday that the agency had taken action ahead of the January 6 riot based on intelligence…
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Key GOP senator critical of Tanden’s past tweets in latest setback for Biden’s pick for budget director
Sen. Lisa Murkowski expressed concerns on Wednesday about the social media history of President Joe Biden’s nominee to be budget director, the…
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Monterey Police warn of scammers posing as department staff members
Monterey Police is warning residents about a scam targeting residents where the caller impersonates a Monterey Police Department staff…
Continue Reading Amazing close-up of Venus captured by NASA Parker Solar Probe
While on a journey to study the sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has captured an incredible new view of Venus. The mission, which launched in…
Continue Reading Informe de la ONU renueva críticas al gobierno de Ortega por la situación de los DD.HH. y documenta violaciones
(CNN Español) –– La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos señaló que el desconocimiento del Estado de…
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about Tiger Woods’ car wreck and injuries
The world held its breath awaiting news of Tiger Woods’ condition after the golf legend suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a rollover crash…
Continue ReadingFAA met to discuss more frequent engine inspections days before Denver incident
Only days before a dramatic engine failure on a United Airlines flight, federal regulators had met about requiring more frequent inspections of the…
Continue ReadingCooling Slightly, Windy in the Hills
Air Quality (as of 7:00PM):Good for all reporting stations.Weather Story: High pressure to our west will continue to direct offshore winds…
Continue ReadingAZ lawmakers weigh bill that would allow legislature to review election results ‘if needed’
Arizona lawmakers are debating a new set of voting bills — including one that would allow lawmakers to review election results “if…
Continue ReadingCIA launches task force to probe invisible attacks on US diplomats and spies as one victim finds some relief
More than three years after former senior US intelligence officer Marc Polymeropoulos suffered a mysterious attack in Moscow that changed his life…
Continue ReadingThe worldwide web as we know it may be ending
Over the last year, the worldwide web has started to look less worldwide. Europe is floating regulation that could impose temporary bans on US tech…
Continue ReadingNew Postal Service delivery vehicle unveiled. It’s a pretty radical change
Few things have changed less during the course of this century than this nation’s fleet of postal delivery vehicles. The squat, box-like van…
Continue ReadingFry’s Electronics suddenly went out of business
Fry’s Electronics suddenly closed all of its stores overnight, ending a nearly four-decade run in business. The company, which had 31 stores…
Continue ReadingBiden orders review on cracks in critical supply chains
President Joe Biden wants his administration to identify and fix potential cracks in supply chains that could cause shortages of critical items like…
Continue Reading Exclusivo de CNN: Un panel solar en el espacio está recolectando energía que algún día podría transmitirse a cualquier parte de la Tierra
(CNN) — Científicos que trabajan para el Pentágono han probado con éxito un panel solar del tamaño de una caja de pizza en el espacio,…
Continue ReadingSteve Bannon investigation gains steam as Manhattan prosecutors subpoena financial records
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has subpoenaed financial records related to Steve Bannon’s crowd-funding border-wall effort,…
Continue Reading Japan increases protection for US military amid ‘severe security environment’
Japan’s military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia’s most…
Continue Reading US sprinter Grant Holloway breaks the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles in Madrid
US track and field athlete Grant Holloway just broke the world record for the indoor 60-meter hurdles. Holloway, 23, set the record Wednesday in…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats reintroduce police reform bill named in honor of George Floyd
House Democrats on Wednesday reintroduced policing legislation named in honor of George Floyd, whose death in police custody last year sparked…
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Manchin announces he will vote to confirm Haaland as Interior secretary
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin, a key moderate Democrat from West Virginia, announced Wednesday that he will vote to…
Continue ReadingTJ Maxx hopes customers will ‘revenge shop’ to make up for a lost year
TJ Maxx has taken a hit from the pandemic with fewer people visiting stores and picking up clothing. But the discount giant is betting that customers…
Continue ReadingWashington Post: Evidence shows police told South Dakota AG involved in fatal crash that victim’s glasses were found in his car
A pair of glasses belonging to a man who was fatally struck by South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was found in the Republican…
Continue Reading Golf Digest: Tiger Woods estaba filmando una serie con varias celebridades
(CNN) — Tiger Woods tenía planes este martes de continuar filmando con las cadenas GolfTV y Golf Digest, según un comunicado de Golf Digest…
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Los CDC proyectan caída en tasa de mortalidad por covid-19
(CNN) — Un nuevo pronóstico publicado el miércoles por los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés)…
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Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, FDA analysis finds
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…
Continue Reading Las variantes de coronavirus obligan a hacer cambios en vacunas, pruebas y tratamientos. Estas son las recomendaciones de la FDA
(CNN Español) – La aparición de variantes del coronavirus está cambiando la manera en cómo se combate la enfermedad. En este episodio, el…
Continue Reading A Tiger Woods le insertaron una varilla en la pierna durante una cirugía de emergencia después de un choque a alta velocidad
Los Ángeles (CNN) — La prolongada cirugía de emergencia de la leyenda del golf Tiger Woods después de un accidente vehicular requirió la…
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Additional suspect sought in January shooting near Winkle Avenue
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an additional suspect involved in a shooting at the 2500 block of Soquel Drive near Winkle…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | El gran “allure” de las perlas
Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes,…
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Supporting the ‘Slough: How experts hope new funding will restore the Elkhorn Slough
New funding to support a restorative initiative at the Elkhorn Slough sets its sights on the ecosystem, thanks to the Ocean Protection…
Continue Reading Questions remain on J&J Covid-19 vaccine rollout as authorization decision approaches
Johnson & Johnson says that it has 4 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine ready to ship “immediately” once it receives emergency use…
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Prince Harry and Meghan donate new roof to Texas women’s shelter damaged in storm
A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week’s winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,…
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Monterey County Vaccine regional data raises concern over vaccine allocation
Monterey County released data on county’s vaccine allocation and administration. Social Media users shared their concern on the disparity of…
Continue Reading Hispanics in the US Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Hispanic population in the United States, via the Census Bureau. Facts The Office of Management and Budget describes…
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