December 2020

Chicago’s O’Hare airport dubs itself a ‘place of romance’ after Buttigieg recounts proposal story

December 16, 2020 7:59 PM CNN

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport now boasts of being a “place of romance” on its official Twitter account after President-elect Joe Biden’s transportation secretary nominee, Pete Buttigieg, recalled his proposal there. Speaking at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednesday, Buttigieg described his “personal love of transportation” before noting that he proposed to his now husband,

Woman at center of Veterans Affair sexual assault report: VA ‘abandoned their responsibility to protect those who they serve’

December 16, 2020 7:44 PM CNN

A congressional staffer who alleged she had been sexually assaulted at a government-run veterans hospital said Wednesday that the department was actively turning a blind eye to issues of sexual assault. “VA is fully aware,” said Andrea Goldstein, the staffer and a lieutenant commander in the US Navy reserve, when asked in an interview with

Massive hack of US government launches search for answers as Russia named top suspect

December 16, 2020 7:31 PM CNN

Days after several US agencies confirmed their networks were compromised in a massive data breach, federal officials are still struggling to understand the scope of the damage — highlighting the sophistication and breadth of an ongoing hacking campaign that has been tied to Russia. House and Senate Intelligence Committee aides received a phone briefing on

Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud ‘mastermind’

December 16, 2020 7:26 PM CNN

A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election as part of a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory, the Harris County district attorney said in a statement. Mark Anthony Aguirre, 63, was paid more than a quarter-million

US officials report 3,400 Covid-19 deaths, a record for the coronavirus pandemic

December 16, 2020 7:10 PM CNN, Jenny Day

Take a look at where numbers stand, locally.

White House coronavirus task force warns of surging cases in more populated states

December 16, 2020 6:52 PM CNN, Jenny Day

The White House coronavirus task force is warning this week that while there has been some progress in slowing the spread of the pandemic in the northern and central US, cases are still surging in more populated states. “Stabilization in the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and some Rocky Mountain and Heartland states is being offset

Encuentran a otra mujer Asesinada en Tijuana

December 16, 2020 6:50 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Encuentran a otra mujer Asesinada en Tijuana

Familia se queda sin casa por incendio en Calexico

December 16, 2020 6:48 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Familia se queda sin casa por incendio en Calexico

When lawmakers buy and sell stocks, they’re playing with fire

December 16, 2020 6:48 PM CNN

Members of Congress who own stocks might face ethical dilemmas when they shape laws that could hurt — or help — their portfolios. Just ask Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. Recent scrutiny has forced the issue of congressional stock trading into the limelight. The potential conflict of interest is blatantly obvious. Lawmakers should

FDA says it’s OK to squeeze extra doses from Covid-19 vaccine vials

December 16, 2020 6:46 PM CNN

Wednesday brought more good and bad news as the US endures the 10th month of the coronavirus pandemic. More people were vaccinated and there is some evidence more doses of the vaccine can be derived from one vial than originally thought. But more than 3,000 deaths were reported and the number of people in hospitals

Gobernador de Arizona informa sobre cuando llegan Las Vacunas Covid-19

December 16, 2020 6:45 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Gobernador de Arizona informa sobre cuando llegan Las Vacunas Covid 19

House conservative pushes back on ‘surrender caucus’ after McConnell urges senators to let election results stand

December 16, 2020 6:43 PM CNN

House conservatives are undeterred by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s push to squelch their efforts to contest the presidential election results when a joint session of Congress meets in January to formally count the electoral votes that made Joe Biden’s win official. “I know there is zero chance of succeeding if you are a member

Hill leaders eye new round of stimulus checks as part of $900 billion Covid relief deal

December 16, 2020 6:31 PM CNN

Congressional leaders, after months of a bitter stalemate and as millions of Americans have been eager for relief, are finally indicating they’re nearing a deal on a new rescue package that could pass both chambers within days.

George W. Bush sends holiday card with pointed message as Trump denies election loss

December 16, 2020 6:30 PM CNN

Former President George W. Bush has sent out holiday cards with a pointed message about a hopeful new year as President Donald Trump continues to deny his election loss.

The holidays are often when Americans see family, but many are canceling this year

December 16, 2020 6:20 PM CNN

No Christmas Eve dinners with lots of loved ones, community holiday celebrations or trips to visit extended family: In any other year so many canceled plans would be unusual, but the rising Covid-19 case numbers have ensured that many people will have a socially distanced holiday season. Making the decision to not see family members

Expect a quicker authorization of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine

December 16, 2020 6:07 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the second coronavirus vaccine aimed at the US market, this one made by biotechnology company Moderna. The FDA has already telegraphed that a quick emergency use authorization can be expected and this one could go through even faster than

Gov. Ducey urges people to get coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available

December 16, 2020 6:07 PM Cody Lee

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey speaking publicly, Wednesday afternoon, inside the state’s vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

Calexico residents protest land sale to build border wall

December 16, 2020 6:07 PM Gianella Ghiglino

Several community members are claiming it will “further militarize their small community”.

Florida nursing home and assisted care residents start getting vaccinated against Covid-19

December 16, 2020 5:54 PM CNN

After Covid-19 ravaged nursing homes nationwide, claiming victims without loved ones nearby, seniors at a long-term care facility in Florida started getting vaccinated Wednesday. About 90 of the most vulnerable residents and 80 health care staffers received their first doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at John Knox Village, the senior living community said. Vera Leip,

Local artist shines a spotlight on Yuma’s indigenous Quechan tribe

December 16, 2020 5:53 PM Adonis Albright

It’s a unique take on ancient tribal traditions.

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Month: December 2020