These were CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2020
You know it’s been a remarkable year when a devastating global pandemic isn’t the only major story capturing people’s attention. In…
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Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
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Thousands of truck drivers scramble for tests at UK port after France eases blockade
Thousands of stranded truck drivers at the British port of Dover vented their anger Wednesday as they struggled to access coronavirus tests, after…
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U.S. closes deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
Pfizer’s vaccine was the first to gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration and initial shipments went to states last…
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U.S. hospitals facing worrisome shortage of nurses, doctors
U.S. hospitals are again worried about finding enough medical workers to meet demand just as infections from the holiday season threaten to add to…
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Arizona virus death toll tops 8K with 2nd-largest daily rise
COVID-19 vaccinations that began last week in Arizona’s large metro areas have now begun in outlying areas of the…
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Doctor Known For Speaking Out On Frontline Worker Realities Gets COVID Vaccine
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Blue metallic balloons accompanied by colorful signs with inspirational quotes decorated the walls inside of Yuma Regional…
Continue Reading New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has…
Continue Reading Prospective jurors in George Floyd’s murder trial are asked to weigh in on Black Lives Matter protests
Prospective jurors in the upcoming criminal trial stemming from George Floyd’s death were sent a questionnaire asking them to weigh in on Black…
Continue ReadingDr. Anthony Fauci says he doesn’t want to cancel Christmas — he just wants people to ‘be more careful’
The high number of holiday travelers during the pandemic has the nation’s top infectious disease expert worried. “I know everyone wants…
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YRMC continues vaccinating frontline workers against coronavirus
It’s another day in the history books for Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC). On day two of administering COVID-19 vaccines, the hospital is moving…
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Socially distanced Santa is the best thing to happen to Christmas
The pandemic’s silver linings have been few and far between — reduced work commutes for some, no racist uncle at Thanksgiving and now…
Continue Reading Georgia college student who broke Cayman Islands’ quarantine receives reduced sentence
The Georgia college student who broke Covid-19 quarantine rules in the Cayman Islands to visit her boyfriend has received reduced jail time after…
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IV stores struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic
Local retailers in Imperial County are not doing as well as they did in 2019, due to…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is now on every continent as Antarctica records its first outbreak
Antarctica has recorded its first Covid-19 case after 36 people tested positive on a research base, according to a statement released by the Chilean…
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Health officials plead with people to stay home for the holidays
Just days before Christmas, with COVID-19 cases threatening to overwhelm hospitals, health officials are issuing a desperate plea for people to stay…
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Local Links: Italiano’s keeps serving up pizza during the pandemic
News 11’s Crystal Jimenez highlights another local business battling to survive the outbreak EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Italiano’s in El Centro…
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Biden promises larger stimulus package – Trump cast doubts on existing measure
In a pre-Christmas address, President-elect Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about the pandemic, the economy, and Monday night’s passage of a $900-billion…
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