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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…

New malaria mosquito emerges in African cities, and experts are worried

January 28, 2021 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

A new malaria mosquito is emerging in African cities, with potentially devastating consequences for those living there, according to a new study. The…

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,…

Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy

January 28, 2021 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

As the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks over 26,000 feet above sea level — and the fifth person to do so without…

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…

Two Florence inmates captured in Coolidge

January 28, 2021 10:23 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

Two inmates were captured by Coolidge police Thursday morning after escaping from the Arizona State Prison…

An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says

January 28, 2021 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…

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,…

Bernie Sanders’ inauguration memes help raise $1.8 million for charity

January 28, 2021 8:02 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

“We’re glad we can use my internet fame to help Vermonters in need,” Sanders said. “But even this amount of money is no substitute for action…

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…

CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19

January 28, 2021 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third…

Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?

January 28, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

The Miami Heat is unleashing the dogs. As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing…

Stimulus checks won’t be taxed, but unemployment benefits will be

January 28, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

The money isn’t taxed, because the payments were technically an advance on a 2020 tax…

Napa man with illegal weapons, pipe bombs charged

January 28, 2021 5:29 AM The Associated Press, Dominique Newland

The FBI said the man had sent texts that could be seen as threats against the governor’s office and social media…