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Seattle police used DNA to identify suspect in the death of a baby 23 years ago

March 14, 2021 6:55 AM CNN Newsource

Nearly 23 years ago, a newborn baby was found dead in a trash can at a gas station in Seattle. Decades later, police have arrested a suspect in the…

One Florida mayor says ‘too many people’ coming for spring break as US health officials urge vigilance

March 14, 2021 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

US health officials say how Americans act in the coming weeks could help determine how the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold. While infection…

Crowd shouts ‘Shame on you’ as London police break up a peaceful vigil for Sarah Everard

March 14, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

At first it all appeared calm. As night fell on the part of South London where Sarah Everard took her final steps 10 days ago, the clouds parted for…

Weeks after a winter storm, Jackson, Mississippi, residents may soon be able to stop boiling water before using it

March 14, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

The water supply in Jackson, Mississippi, may finally return to normal soon, weeks after a winter storm left some without service and forced a…

The place where George Floyd died is a now sacred space and a battleground

March 14, 2021 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

First you see the barricades — traffic cones, graffitied concrete Jersey barriers and a metal frame that resembles a bike rack. Then…

Daylight Saving Time: Don’t forget to spring forward

March 14, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource, April Hettinger

It’s that time of year again. This weekend, you’ll sacrifice an hour of sleep in exchange for a few months of extra daylight. Benjamin…

London police chief faces calls to resign after officers smash vigil to murdered Sarah Everard

March 14, 2021 5:39 AM CNN

Women’s rights activists in the UK are reeling from the Metropolitan Police’s heavy-handed approach at a Saturday night vigil for Sarah…

Mississippi capital aims to lift boil water notice still in effect for 43,000 connections after February storms

March 14, 2021 2:51 AM CNN Newsource

Many Jackson, Mississippi residents may finally return to a sense of normalcy regarding their water supply, which has remained strained since the…

An Omaha police officer was shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call

March 14, 2021 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

A police officer was injured Friday after being shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call at a mall in Nebraska. Omaha Police Department…

Crews were dredging the river. Instead of muck, they pulled up three cannons and a mystery

March 14, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

Dredging the Savannah River is like a box of chocolates, say those who head up the task. You never know what you’re gonna find. How about three…

America is obsessed with the Royals. So we make our own

March 14, 2021 1:03 AM CNN Newsource

Royalty. Even the word is deeply evocative. It oozes luxury, history, opulence, and power (and, also, colonialism). Our favorite fictions and…

Video gaming association commits $1 million to support Black Girls Code

March 14, 2021 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced a $1 million partnership with Black Girls Code (BGC) to help educate and support girls…

10 common mistakes in fighting ‘coronasomnia’ — the inability to fall and stay asleep

March 14, 2021 12:00 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 has spawned another global health crisis some have dubbed “coronasomnia” — an inability to fall asleep or get good quality…

Lawmakers want the Justice Department to quickly review hate crimes reported during the pandemic

March 11, 2021 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

Two Democratic lawmakers are reintroducing legislation Thursday calling for the expedited review of hate crimes related to the pandemic. The…

The Blue Angels take flight in Imperial Valley

March 13, 2021 8:12 PM Cody Lee

Saturday afternoon, the Naval Air Facility El Centro put on its annual air show incorporating different demonstrations and a finale performance with…

Special Olympics prepares for fundraiser – money stays local

March 13, 2021 6:30 PM Caleb J. Fernández

Special Olympics Yuma (SOY) is organizing a Polar Plunge for 10:30 a.m., March 20, at 2291 E. 27th…

Keep masks on, NIH director pleads as Texas enters 1st weekend without statewide Covid-19 restrictions

March 13, 2021 5:39 PM CNN Newsource

As spring break travel picks up and states increasingly drop Covid-19 restrictions, Dr. Francis Collins, the National Institutes of Health director,…

Kids detained in overcrowded border facility are terrified, crying and worried, lawyers say

March 13, 2021 5:04 PM CNN Newsource

Children detained in an overcrowded government-run tent facility at the US-Mexico border say they haven’t been able to shower for days or…

Woman arrested after refusing to wear a mask in a Texas bank

March 13, 2021 4:13 PM CNN

Police body camera footage obtained by CNN affiliate KTRK shows a woman being arrested at a Galveston, Texas, bank after she refused to wear a mask…

UK business is looking to hire virtual landscapers to spruce up Minecraft

March 13, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

If you love to play Minecraft and call yourself a landscaper, a company in the United Kingdom may have a job for you. WhatShed, which calls itself…