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Half of US states lack most basic protections for LGBTQ people, report finds

January 28, 2021 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

Half of US states fail to offer basic protections for LGBTQ people, according to a report by the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy…

Pakistan’s top court frees men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Daniel Pearl

January 28, 2021 1:29 PM CNN

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl should go free, a move…

South Carolina detects first US cases of coronavirus strain first seen in South Africa

January 28, 2021 1:10 PM CNN

South Carolina officials have announced the United States’ first two confirmed cases of a more contagious coronavirus strain first spotted in…

6 people killed after liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing plant

January 28, 2021 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

Six people were killed and 10 were taken to a hospital after a liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, officials…

Two inmates who escaped an Arizona prison have been recaptured

January 28, 2021 12:21 PM CNN Newsource

Law enforcement officials on Thursday recaptured two inmates who escaped from a state prison in Florence, Arizona, over the weekend, thanks to tips…

Pediatrician fatally shoots another doctor and himself during hostage situation in Austin, Texas, police say

January 28, 2021 11:46 AM CNN

A pediatrician diagnosed with terminal cancer killed another pediatrician during a hostage situation before turning the gun on himself, according to…

New York Department of Health undercounted Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes, attorney general’s report says

January 28, 2021 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

The New York state Department of Health undercounted Covid-19 deaths among nursing home residents by approximately 50%, according to a report…

Hardest-hit communities should be prioritized in vaccine distribution, Biden’s equity task force chair says

January 28, 2021 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

There is no question that Covid-19 vaccine distribution should be targeted and prioritize the hardest-hit communities, the chair of Biden’s…

Tampa mayor mandates masks at Super Bowl events

January 28, 2021 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

Mayor Jane Castor has issued an executive order mandating the use of face coverings during events surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl in Tampa,…

Three teens have been arrested in connection with a house fire that killed a Senegalese family of five

January 28, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

Three teenage boys were arrested in connection with a house fire that killed three adults and two children in Denver last year, authorities said. The…

South Africa virus variant found in South Carolina

January 28, 2021 10:49 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

Researchers say these variants may spread easily and predicted it’s only a matter of time before they appear…

Full moon in January 2021: When to see the Wolf Moon

January 28, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

The first full moon of the year will light up the night sky on Thursday. The moon will be 100% full at 2:16 p.m. ET. Barring clouds or bad weather,…

Thumbs gave human ancestors a ‘formidable’ advantage

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

Whether we’re texting or using tools, our hands — perhaps more than any other body part — are what equip us for modern life. The…

Covid telework cuts dozens of Biden national security staff off from classified materials

January 28, 2021 8:17 AM CNN

Since President Joe Biden took office last week, many White House national security staffers have been relegated to working from home — cutting…

Health workers, stuck in the snow, administer coronavirus vaccine to stranded drivers

January 28, 2021 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

Unlike many who have to drive miles to get a Covid-19 vaccine, some travelers in southwestern Oregon had the vaccine come to them Tuesday under…

A Philadelphia student is giving away homemade pizzas to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness

January 28, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

Ben Berman was planning to make pizzas for a dinner party with friends when the coronavirus pandemic hit. It was March last year, and it was clear…

Offensive lineman Chad Wheeler faces charge of felony domestic violence, waived by Seattle Seahawks

January 28, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

Now-former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence after an incident at a residence in a Seattle…

Washington state hospital apologizes after inviting donors to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine

January 28, 2021 4:49 AM CNN Newsource

A hospital in Bellevue, Washington, has apologized for emailing about 100 benefactors an invitation to sign up for the Covid-19 vaccination.…

Florida officials investigating deputy allegedly seen in video taking student to the ground

January 28, 2021 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

A Florida school resource officer is on paid administrative leave after a video surfaced of him taking a high school student to the ground. The…

Detroit activist turns old potato chip bags into sleeping bags for the homeless

January 28, 2021 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

It starts with a pile of used potato chip bags and ends with desperately needed sleeping bags to help Detroit’s homeless face the brutal…