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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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…
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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…
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…
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Imperial County’s top headlines of 2020
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), This year has been a roller coaster of a year, filled with many highs and lows. Alexandra Rangel takes us…
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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New Year’s Eve celebrations
The world celebrates New Year’s Eve in a different way New Zealand was one of the few places on earth that was able to hold a big celebration this…
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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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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…
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Small beer makers are having difficulty getting their brews on stores shelves
Many tap rooms and brew pubs have adopted the canning strategy during the pandemic Canning has been the way to go for some beer makers with less…
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…
Continue Reading 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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How pets can help 2021 resolutions
Your furry friends may be of help to accomplish your new year resolutions Furry friends can be good for you health. Temma Martin with Best Friends…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center preparing for COVID-19 holiday surge
Staffing remains one of the biggest hurdles for hospitals across the state of Arizona, but the hospital is looking to tackle the problem…
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Additional officers patrolling the streets as locals celebrate New Year
Despite recommendations from local and state officials, people are bound to be out celebrating the New Year. While celebrating, law enforcement is…
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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…
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