August 2021

Bajrami tackles FIFA rules on switching national teams

August 24, 2021 8:12 AM Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami and the Albanian soccer federation are challenging FIFA rules on how players can…

Asian Americans have held rallies and spoken up to condemn the racism and discrimination they have faced since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year.

Asian American leaders fear Covid-19 origin report could fuel more bigotry and violence

August 24, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN Asian American leaders are concerned that a report on the origins of the Covid-19 virus expected to be released this week by…

Islam Fast Facts

August 24, 2021 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Islam. The word Islam translates as “submission” or “surrender.” Surrender to…

Mosque bombing convict wants transgender identity recognized

August 24, 2021 8:02 AM Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The militia leader convicted of masterminding the bombing of a Minnesota mosque is asking a judge to legally acknowledge her…

Elizabeth Ann Zurcher-Wood was arrested for attempting to kidnap a child in downtown Portland on Aug. 22

Woman arrested, accused of attempting to kidnap kid, threatening parents with machete

August 24, 2021 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A woman was arrested for attempting to…

Kathy Hochul se convierte en gobernadora de Nueva York mientras Cuomo se marcha en desgracia

August 24, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Kathy Hochul juró como la primera mujer gobernadora de Nueva York poco después de la medianoche del martes, en reemplazo…

Governor asks tourists to stay away from Hawaii

August 24, 2021 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Sunshine Kuhia Smith Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Governor David Ige is asking tourists to…

Beasley among four Bills players in COVID-19 reentry process

August 24, 2021 7:57 AM Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis are among four Buffalo Bills players who must…

O’ahu wedding industry calls new restrictions a devastating blow

August 24, 2021 7:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Many in the O’ahu wedding…

Arizona police fatally shoot man in parking lot encounter

August 24, 2021 7:51 AM Associated Press

PAYSON, Ariz. (AP) — Police in Arizona fatally shot a 31-year-old New Mexico man who allegedly had forced a woman into a vehicle at gunpoint early…

Cellphone catches fire on Alaska Airlines jet upon landing

August 24, 2021 7:47 AM Associated Press

SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — The cellphone of a passenger on an Alaska Airlines jet caught fire after the plane landed at the Seattle–Tacoma…

Cellphone catches fire on Alaska Airlines jet upon landing

August 24, 2021 7:47 AM Associated Press

SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — The cellphone of a passenger on an Alaska Airlines jet caught fire after the plane landed at the Seattle–Tacoma…

Right-wing media personalities have been promoting an anti-parasitic drug used for livestock as a potential Covid-19 treatment.

Lo que dicen los médicos sobre la ivermectina, un medicamento no probado contra el covid-19 cuyo uso ha explotado en América Latina

August 24, 2021 7:47 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN Español) — Primero los hechos: no hay una sólida base científica para decir que la ivermectina es efectiva contra el covid-19.…

Medios de comunicación de derecha impulsaron la ivermectina, un medicamento antiparasitario, para tratar el covid-19. La FDA dice que no es seguro para los humanos

August 24, 2021 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN) — Funcionarios de salud pública de Estados Unidos están disipando agresivamente las afirmaciones de personalidades en…

A 40-year-old man died after saving two children who were "in distress" in the water near the pier north of North Beach and Zoo Beach

‘Hero’ who died after saving two children from Lake Michigan identified

August 24, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Adam Rogan Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — A 40-year-old man died…

Crews scour debris for more victims after Tennessee floods

August 24, 2021 7:36 AM Associated Press

By TRAVIS LOLLER and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — Crews with chainsaws and heavy equipment are clearing their way…

Lots of people are quitting their jobs. Here’s how to do it right

August 24, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business The strong jobs recovery has prompted a lot of workers to part ways with their employers — in many cases, to…

Kenosha shooting victim remembered on his 27th birthday at favorite skateboard park

August 24, 2021 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Scott Williams Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — On what would have been…

PGA Tour postseason heads to Caves Valley near Baltimore

August 24, 2021 7:34 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press The PGA Tour heads to the Baltimore area for the first time in nearly 60 years. The BMW Championship has a long history of…

Possible Havana syndrome case delays Harris trip to Vietnam

August 24, 2021 7:33 AM Associated Press

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JONATHAN LEMIRE HANOI (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed several hours…

Missoula native and artist Claire Emery finishes painting and touching up an outline of an osprey on Mystery's chest.

Horse painters find ‘Free Rein’ at ranch in Bitterroot

August 24, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Antonio Ibarra Click here for updates on this story LOLO, Montana (Missoulian) — Painting brings to mind brushes, an…

Officer hurt in shooting that killed partner moves to rehab

August 24, 2021 7:25 AM Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police superintendent says an officer left partially paralyzed by a shooting that killed his partner has been moved…

Barbecue joint owner won’t remove unique sign after inspector’s order, plans to fight city ordinance

August 24, 2021 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Charlie Haldeman Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — The owner of a new restaurant in…

Elementary school closes due to COVID risk, district says

August 24, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Brooke Taylor Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) — After more than week of classes, a Fort…

Igor Vovkovinskiy, quien tenía el récord del hombre vivo más alto de EE.UU., muere a los 38 años

August 24, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Igor Vovkovinskiy, coronado como el hombre vivo más alto de Estados Unidos por Guinness World Records en 2010, murió el…

ACLU sues over South Carolina ban on school mask mandates

August 24, 2021 7:15 AM Associated Press

By ANNIE MA Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit over a South Carolina law that bans school districts from…

A Tad Warmer for Tuesday

August 24, 2021 7:14 AM Courtney Aitken

Air Quality (as of 7:00 AM)GOOD for all reporting stations.WEATHER STORYA weak trough of low pressure will linger over the West Coast as we head into…

Alyssa Milano gave an update on her uncle

Alyssa Milano says her uncle is on life support following last week’s car accident

August 24, 2021 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Alyssa Milano gave fans an update on her uncle following the car accident they were in last week. “Uncle Mitch is still in…

The legendary Grand Central Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal announced that it is reopening to the public following a year-long shutdown due to COVID-19.

Iconic Grand Central restaurant reopens after year-long shutdown

August 24, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — The legendary Grand Central Oyster Bar in Grand…

July home sales up 1% as prices reach unprecedented levels

August 24, 2021 7:11 AM Associated Press

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes rose a modest 1% in July after a string of declines while new home…

July home sales up 1% as prices reach unprecedented levels

August 24, 2021 7:11 AM Associated Press

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes rose a modest 1% in July after a string of declines while new home…

A manhunt is underway after a bystander was shot in the leg outside Penn Station as the result of a dispute between two other men on Aug. 23

Police: Bystander shot in leg during dispute near Penn Station in Manhattan

August 24, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — A manhunt is underway after a bystander was shot in…

Zambians cheer inauguration of new leader Hakainde Hichilema

August 24, 2021 7:07 AM Associated Press

By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zambia’s new president, longtime opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, has been sworn…

Taylor Swift joins TikTok and the Swifties go mad

August 24, 2021 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Taylor Swift posted her first TikTok and of course her fans went wild. The singer took to the social media platform to…

Smoke from California wildfires closes Reno schools again

August 24, 2021 7:04 AM Associated Press

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Schools in the Reno area of northern Nevada were closed Tuesday for a second straight day as smoke from massive wildfires burning…

Smoke from California wildfires closes Reno schools again

August 24, 2021 7:04 AM Associated Press

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Schools in the Reno area of northern Nevada were closed Tuesday for a second straight day as smoke from massive wildfires burning…

Woman’s nonprofit helps cystic fibrosis patients with medical bills

August 24, 2021 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Boyington Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Maddy Palmer is a 25-year-old software…

Sweet memories of 16-year-old William Bethel IV inspired his mother to open up a candy shop in her son's honor.

Mom who lost son to gun violence opens candy shop in his honor

August 24, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Johnson Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Sweet memories of 16-year-old William…

Wisconsin lawmaker asks for prayers for colleague with COVID

August 24, 2021 6:58 AM Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The office of a Wisconsin lawmaker who has been an outspoken critic of vaccine and mask mandates has declined to update his…

Cómo manejar las finanzas después de la muerte de un ser querido

August 24, 2021 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — Hacer frente a la pérdida de un ser querido puede resultar difícil. Y, en muchos casos, tener que lidiar con sus asuntos…

A police officer was shot in North Philadelphia while responding to a call for a reported carjacking on Aug. 23.

Police officer shot while investigating carjacking

August 24, 2021 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff and Dann Cuellar Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A police officer was shot in…

‘Afghan:’ Migrant graves in Turkey testify to border perils

August 24, 2021 6:56 AM Associated Press

By MEHMET GUZEL and ROBERT BADENDIECK Associated Press VAN, Turkey (AP) — Plain concrete gravestones painted with a number and the word…

Atlanta police are pleading for calm after a violent weekend

Atlanta Police Department addresses ‘senseless’ crime as city surpasses 100 homicides so far this year

August 24, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Zac Summers Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Atlanta police are pleading for calm after a…

Email scam tricks victims into believing they have unpaid traffic citations

August 24, 2021 6:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine Catoura Click here for updates on this story ROSWELL, Georgia (WGCL) — Police are warning of a new,…

¿Qué significa para las mujeres y las niñas que los talibanes hayan tomado el control de Afganistán?

August 24, 2021 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — Una periodista recibe una llamada que le advierte que “vendrán pronto”. Una legisladora se sienta y espera a…

Matthew Rigney recounts the harrowing moments his twin babies were ripped from his arms by the Waverly

7-month-old twins swept out of father’s arms in flooding

August 24, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Rebecca Cardenas Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A father recounted the harrowing…

ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 ally to ‘protect the collegiate model’

August 24, 2021 6:35 AM Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future…

Father uses final moments to save family from floodwaters

August 24, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Marius Payton Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, Tennessee (WSMV) — Joseph Reeves, a loving father, lost…

Josh Duggar attorneys seek dismissal of child porn charges

August 24, 2021 6:31 AM Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys for former reality TV star Josh Duggar have filed motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges against…

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco

How Tim Cook has grown the Apple empire in his decade as CEO

August 24, 2021 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business When Tim Cook took over as chief executive of Apple, it was a corporate transition unlike any other. He stepped out from…

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