California announces first case of virus variant
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the first known case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus in the nation’s most populated state.
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Rescatan a dos mineros atrapados por accidente en Chile
(CNN) — El Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería de Chile confirmó este miércoles el rescate de los dos mineros en una mina de Tierra Amarilla (región de Atacama, en el norte del país) por un derrumbe. Según el Ministerio de Minería, ambas personas están «sanos». RESCATE MINERO! Podemos confirmar que hace pocos minutos los
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Ticketmaster to pay $10 million in fines after admitting to illegally accessing competitor’s computers
Ticketmaster entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York and will pay $10 million in fines to resolve charges that it accessed the computer systems of a competitor without authorization. “Ticketmaster employees repeatedly — and illegally — accessed a competitor’s computers without authorization using stolen passwords to unlawfully collect business intelligence,”
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New US dietary guidelines include recs for babies and toddlers for first time
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines, which include recommendations for babies and toddlers for the first time. Used by health care professionals and policy makers, the guidelines dictate much of what Americans of all ages will eat over the next five years and
Continue ReadingMcConnell says bill to increase stimulus checks to $2,000 has ‘no realistic path to quickly pass the Senate’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected a bill to increase direct payments to $2,000, likely closing the door on any pathway to passage before the end of the Congress this weekend. McConnell took to the Senate floor to attack the House-passed bill, specifically on the issue of higher-income individuals and couples that would be eligible
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Here’s what we know about the new coronavirus variant found in US
The United States’ first known case of the new coronavirus variant was discovered in Colorado on Tuesday, according to state health officials. The variant, called B.1.1.7, has been linked to the United Kingdom. The man who was infected is in his 20s, is isolating and appears to have no travel history, according to Gov. Jared
Continue Reading Segundo cargamento de la vacuna de Pfizer-BioNTech contra el covid-19 llega este jueves a Chile
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Chile, Sebastián Piñera, indicó este miércoles que este jueves en la madrugada estará llegando al país el segundo cargamento de vacunas de Pfizer-BioNTech contra el covid-19, con 11.700 dosis. El mandatario dijo que esto les permitirá extender el proceso de vacunación a otras regiones del país. Piñera también dijo
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | La humillación de Mike Pence
Nota del editor: Michael D’Antonio es autor del libro «Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success». También es coautor, junto a Peter Eisner, del libro «High Crimes: The Corruption, Impunity, and Impeachment of Donald Trump». Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna pertenecen al autor. Lee más artículos de opinión en CNNe.com/opinion. (CNN) ––
Continue Reading JCPenney’s CEO is out after two years of failure
Jill Soltau was hired to save JCPenney. Two years later, her company was sold out of bankruptcy and she’s been shown the exit. This isn’t the ending JCPenney had in mind for Soltau when she was brought on in October 2018 — at least not quite this soon. Few expected JCPenney to avoid bankruptcy entirely
Continue Reading Turba roba al menos 20.000 gallinas de una finca en Colombia
(CNN Español) — En el norte de Colombia, la policía sostiene que una turba se llevó unas 20.000 gallinas de una finca ubicada en el municipio Repelón, departamento de Atlántico. El coronel Freddy Patiño declaró a los medios de comunicación que en el robo habrían participado entre 4.000 y 5.000 personas. Los hechos habrían ocurrido
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ECRMC begins new COVID treatment
Health officials began administering monoclonal antibody therapeutic treatments at a temporary COVID-19 infusion center in Imperial County.
Continue ReadingBiden White House to issue memo to halt or delay midnight regulations on January 20
On Joe Biden’s first day as President, his White House will issue a memo to halt or delay midnight regulations and actions taken by the Trump administration that will not have taken effect by Inauguration Day, Biden transition spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters on Wednesday. Psaki noted that issuing a regulatory freeze is standard practice
Continue ReadingTrump administration to block palm oil from second company in Malaysia over forced labor findings
The Trump administration will halt imports of palm oil from Malaysia over findings of forced labor abuses at the plantations of one of the country’s top producers of the product, which is found in many everyday items. It is the latest in a string of Customs and Border Protection restrictions aimed at stopping goods made
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Antibody infusion center opens in Imperial County to treat COVID-19 patients
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, El Centro Regional Medical Center launch Imperial County Infusion Center to treat COVID-19 patients.
Continue ReadingTrump administration taking steps to designate Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism in coming days
The Trump administration will soon take steps toward designating Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as an 11th hour effort to create hurdles for the incoming Biden administration, which is likely to pursue warmer ties with Havana. A senior administration official told CNN that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to make the
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about the new coronavirus variant found in Colorado
The United States’ first known case of the new coronavirus variant was discovered in Colorado on Tuesday, according to state health officials. The variant, called B.1.1.7, has been linked to the United Kingdom. The man who was infected is in his 20s, is isolating and appears to have no travel history, according to Gov. Jared
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At least 22 killed in attack on Yemen’s Aden airport after new government arrives
Several explosions hit Yemen’s Aden airport as the newly formed power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The blasts killed at least 22 people and injured scores more, Rajeh Badi, the spokesman for the new government, told CNN. All the Cabinet members are safe, according to Yemen Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek. It is unclear
Continue ReadingA congressional waiver is the biggest hurdle for Biden’s defense pick
The biggest obstacle to retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin’s nomination for secretary of defense is his retirement date from the military just four years ago — too recent under American law and for the tastes of several members of Congress. Multiple Democratic aides tell CNN they don’t think Austin’s nomination is in serious jeopardy right
Continue Reading Funcionaria de Rusia reconoce que número real de muertes por covid-19 es tres veces más que cifras oficiales
Moscú (CNN) –– Una declaración de una alta funcionaria de Rusia indica que la cifra real de muertes por covid-19 en el país es más de tres veces mayor de lo que muestran las estadísticas oficiales. Nuevos datos de la agencia de estadísticas del país, Rosstat, revelan que durante los primeros 11 meses de 2020,
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Border Patrol agents seize kettlebell meth package in Calexico
El Centro Sector agents continue to find kettlebell packages along First Street in Calexico.
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