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Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state law banning mask mandates in schools

August 5, 2021 3:19 AM CNN

In a press conference on his YouTube channel, Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) said he regretted banning mask…

5 things to know for August 5: Coronavirus, Texas van crash, Iran, Mexico, Bill Gates

August 5, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Dominic Rech, CNN A firefighter in Dallas has been charged after allegedly faking his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and taking paid leave to…

Biden announces new emissions standards, target that 50% of vehicles sold in US by 2030 are electric

August 5, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden unveiled another component of his administration’s plan to fight the climate crisis on Thursday,…

One organization has made it, its mission to make a difference each and every day

August 5, 2021 12:00 AM Joe Teposte, Brandon Mejia, Jenny Day

So, what do Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, and former president George w. Bush all have in common? Once upon a time, they recited the Boy Scout oath.…

Miami-Dade leaders announce a series of meetings for policy changes after the Surfside collapse

August 5, 2021 12:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Rebekah Riess, CNN Local and federal officials will convene a series of meetings, dubbed “Sunshine” meetings, to…

As people of all ages flock to a Louisiana vaccination site, an official says he is optimistic outreach is working

August 5, 2021 12:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, Nadia Romero and Jeff Simon, CNN As hospitals in Louisiana fill up with Covid-19 patients, vaccination sites in the state are…

BBB wants to hear from Imperial Valley High Schoolers

August 5, 2021 12:04 AM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

The BBB Pacific-Southwest is holding its Ethical Torch Essay Contest.…

New survey suggests Americans more scared of COVID-19 vaccine than the disease

August 4, 2021 10:17 PM Adonis Albright, CNN Newsource

A new survey finds most unvaccinated Americans — about 53% — believe COVID-19 vaccinations are more dangerous than the…

Yuma and Imperial Firefighters return from CA wildfires

August 4, 2021 9:44 PM Brandon Mejia

The Dixie Fire has consumed more than 253,000 acres and is 35 percent contained YUMA, Ariz. (CBS 13) – After a little more than two weeks battling…

Fully vaccinated people who get a Covid-19 breakthrough infection can transmit the virus, CDC chief says

August 4, 2021 9:33 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

By Madeline Holcombe and Christina Maxouris, CNN Fully vaccinated people who get a Covid-19 breakthrough infection can transmit the virus, US Centers…

This Arkansas hospital is so short on nurses in this newest Covid-19 surge, it’s offering a $25,000 signing bonus

August 4, 2021 9:25 PM CNN

CNN’s Martin Savidge speaks with Arkansas health care workers and administrators about the strain they’re under as the state faces rising…

Pedestrian flown to Phoenix hospital after collision on Pacific Avenue

August 4, 2021 11:34 AM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating a collision that sent one person to a Phoenix hospital in critical…

Catalytic converters are still being stolen in Yuma County

August 4, 2021 10:59 AM April Hettinger

Thieves are still targeting catalytic converters for their valuable metal leaving vehicle owners with a hefty bill.…

Dallas firefighter allegedly faked his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and took paid leave to go to a resort

August 4, 2021 8:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Killough and Amir Vera, CNN A Dallas firefighter was charged with theft after allegedly taking paid leave for nearly a month while lying…

Ten people were killed and 20 were injured after a van crash near Encino, Texas

August 4, 2021 7:44 PM CNN Newsource, Adonis Albright

By Keith Allen, CNN Ten people were killed and 20 people were taken to area hospitals after a van crashed on Highway 281 near Encino, Texas,…

This Arkansas hospital is so short on nurses in this newest Covid-19 surge, it’s offering a $25,000 signing bonus

August 4, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera, Martin Savidge, Maria Cartaya and Jason Hanna, CNN Takela Gardner began her nursing career just two years ago, but her patients already…

Mexico sues gun makers over flow of arms from US to Mexico

August 5, 2021 10:30 AM CNN Newsource, Mercedes Martinez

Mexico filed a lawsuit Wednesday against eleven gun manufacturers over fire arms that flow from the United States across the border and into criminal…