January 2021

CDC urges vaccine recipients to get second dose on time

January 28, 2021 8:20 PM Mercedes Martinez

In today’s Health Minute report, Mandy Gaither explains why vaccine recipients are being urged to get the second dose on time. Gaither explains the CDC is Americans to get the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and speaks with CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Dr. Walensky says the second dose may be given up to

Hollywood pays tribute to Cicely Tyson

January 28, 2021 8:10 PM CNN Newsource

Cicely Tyson was a petite woman, but to those lucky enough to walk any of the paths she carved in Hollywood, she was the giant on whose shoulders they stood. Tyson, an actress known for her pioneering career on stage and screen, died Thursday, according to her manager. She was 96 years old. In light

An elderly woman fell and couldn’t call for help. Her USPS mail carrier saved her life

January 28, 2021 8:04 PM CNN Newsource

When a USPS mail carrier noticed an elderly customer had not picked up her mail in three days, she had an overwhelming feeling that something was wrong. Shonda Lemon, 34, has worked as a USPS mail carrier in Chicago for eight years. She often greeted Helen Iwanski, 89, during her route. Although they exchanged few

Child Exploitation Increases Along The Border During Pandemic

January 28, 2021 7:58 PM Christian Galeno

MEXICALI, B.C., Mex. (KYMA/KECY) – The global pandemic has brought much more than just an economic crisis, with it it has also brought social issues like exploitations of minors. Last week, 12 children were rescued from an unstable home by Mexico’s National System for Integral Family Development (DIF). An investigation by the DIF found they were

Actress Cicely Tyson Dies At Age 96

January 28, 2021 7:54 PM Christian Galeno

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has died. Her career spanned decades. Tyson made history in 1963 by becoming the first black actress to star in a TV drama. She is likely best remembered for the 1974 TV mini-series “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” Revolutionary aging makeup helped her portray the title character from early adulthood

Indianapolis teen charged with six counts of murder for allegedly shooting pregnant woman and his family members

January 28, 2021 7:52 PM CNN Newsource

An Indianapolis teenager was charged Thursday with six counts of murder for allegedly shooting family members and a pregnant woman on Sunday, according to court documents. Raymond Childs III, 17, was also charged with attempted murder of a brother who fled the family house after the initial shooting and carrying a handgun without a license,

The Sundance Film Festival is going virtual this year

January 28, 2021 7:51 PM CNN Newsource

The annual Sundance Film Festival is going virtual this year. The festival, which kicked off Thursday, may not have the usual crowds strolling around Park City, Utah, but it will still have movies, panel talks and virtual events available to stream from the comfort of your own home. There is a screening schedule available online

Many Democrats signal push for swift impeachment trial as short as ‘a matter of days’

January 28, 2021 7:38 PM CNN Newsource

With former President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial increasingly looking like it will end in acquittal, many Democrats are hoping for a swift trial as short as “a matter of days” — and are ready to move on to key items of President Joe Biden’s agenda, starting with delivering a $1.9 trillion Covid relief package.

Democrats face their first big challenge to stay united with massive Covid-19 relief bill

January 28, 2021 7:38 PM CNN

Senate Democrats are staring down a massive undertaking as they plan to push ahead with reconciliation, a process that will be an early test of party unity even if it allows them to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid relief proposal without any Republican votes. New Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has absolutely no room for error

Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96

January 28, 2021 7:36 PM CNN Newsource

Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN. She was 96. A family statement did not reveal the cause of death. The actress chronicled her lengthy career in her first memoir, “Just As I

Florida fire captain arrested in alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine

January 28, 2021 7:23 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida firefighter turned himself in to authorities in connection with the alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine meant for coworkers. Anthony Damiano, a captain with Polk County Fire Rescue, allegedly took three syringes containing doses of Moderna’s vaccine, with the intent to give doses to his elderly mother, according to an arrest affidavit. Damiano surrendered

Fired Fox News political editor calls out ‘hype men in the media’ who helped Trump attempt to ‘steal an election’

January 28, 2021 7:12 PM CNN Newsource

A longtime Fox News politics editor, who was fired by the network earlier this month after angering former President Donald Trump, rebuked the current state of American media and skewered right-wing propagandists in a candid opinion piece published Thursday. Chris Stirewalt, who drew scorn from Trump and his supporters after calling the state of Arizona

‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible

January 28, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience lingering symptoms months after recovering from coronavirus. “Persons with long Covid often present reporting persistent, severe fatigue, headaches and brain fog, which is defined as mild subjective cognitive impairment, approximately four weeks after acute illness,” Dr.

These three Pacific military flashpoints could shape Biden’s entire China strategy

January 28, 2021 7:06 PM CNN

Any suggestion that the departure of former US President Donald Trump from Washington would provide a temporary pause in US-China tensions has been swiftly dispelled. In the short time since President Joe Biden was sworn into office, China has flown more than two dozen combat aircraft near to the self-ruled island of Taiwan and passed

OPINIÓN | Óscar de la Renta, el mundo y mágico “allure” del emperador de la moda

January 28, 2021 6:58 PM CNN Newsource

Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes, gastronomía, arte, arquitectura y entretenimiento. Productora de cine. Columnista de estilo de CNN en Español. Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna son exclusivamente suyas. Lee más artículos de opinión en cnne.com/opinion (CNN Español) — Si

OPINIÓN | El mito de belleza de la piel de las inglesas que es realidad

January 28, 2021 6:58 PM CNN Newsource

Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes, gastronomía, arte, arquitectura y entretenimiento. Productora de cine. Columnista de estilo de CNN en Español. Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna son exclusivamente suyas. Lee más artículos de opinión en cnne.com/opinion (CNN Español) — En

OPINIÓN | El poderoso traje pantalón blanco de Kamala: cuando nuestra imagen habla por nosotras

January 28, 2021 6:58 PM CNN Newsource

Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes, gastronomía, arte, arquitectura y entretenimiento. Productora de cine. Columnista de estilo de CNN en Español. Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna son exclusivamente suyas. Lee más artículos de opinión en cnne.com/opinion (CNN Español) — En