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La expolicía acusada de la muerte de Daunte Wright hará su primera comparecencia ante el tribunal mientras la tensión disminuye en las protestas

April 15, 2021 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Mientras los manifestantes se reunían por cuarta noche consecutiva en el suburbio de Brooklyn Center de Minneapolis para protestar por el disparo fatal a Daunte Wright, hubo un alivio palpable de la tensión, según los funcionarios de orden público, horas después de que una expolicía fuera arrestada y acusada por su muerte. Daunte

READ: Biden’s executive order imposing new sanctions on Russia

April 15, 2021 7:30 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Russia and expelled diplomatic personnel in response to election interference and cyber hacks by the country. Read the executive order: Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation By the authority vested in me as President by the

Fauci dice que lo de Johnson & Johnson es una pausa y no una cancelación. Esto es lo que puede tardar una decisión final

April 15, 2021 7:23 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El Dr. Anthony Fauci, el principal experto en enfermedades infecciosas de Estados Unidos, dice que la pausa recomendada para la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson contra el covid-19 es solo eso: una pausa, y no una cancelación, y que esta probablemente durará de días a semanas. ¿Cada cuánto habría que vacunarse contra el

Kristin Smart, who disappeared in 1996, may have been raped and killed in a college dorm, prosecutor says

April 15, 2021 7:20 AM CNN Newsource

Kristin Smart, the California college student who vanished in 1996, was killed during a rape or attempted rape in a dorm room, prosecutors alleged Wednesday. Paul Flores, 44, was formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death, according to San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow, who announced the charges after new

Derek Chauvin’s defense to call another expert witness and could rest as soon as today

April 15, 2021 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

Derek Chauvin’s defense is expected to call another expert witness to testify on Thursday, which could be the trial’s last day of testimony before the case moves to closing arguments. The former Minneapolis Police officer’s defense team has called seven witnesses in their attempt to acquit Chauvin in the death of George Floyd last May.

Many millions have been vaccinated against the coronavirus; 396 were later hospitalized with Covid-19

April 15, 2021 7:08 AM CNN

About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells CNN. Some became seriously ill and 74 people died, the CDC said. It said 396 — 7% — of those who got infected after they were vaccinated required hospitalization. This is the CDC’s

Retail sales surged in March

April 15, 2021 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

Retail sales surged in March as federal stimulus checks bolstered wallets and the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines boosted spending at stores. The Commerce Department said Thursday that retail sales soared a seasonally adjusted 9.8% in March compared with the month prior. It was the steepest increase since May last year, when the retail sector stared

What to make of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause? Dr. Wen, who got J&J herself, says not to worry

April 15, 2021 7:05 AM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that they were recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The agencies cited the cases of six women between the ages of 18 and 48 who had developed a rare and severe condition

‘High status’ Roman villa and bath house found in England

April 15, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

Remains of a complex of “high-status” Roman buildings have been uncovered during construction work on a new housing development in northern England. The rare remains were discovered in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, according to a statement from Historic England, a public body that looks after the country’s historic environment, published Thursday. Archeologists were drafted in to

Man accused of 200+ sex crimes to appear in court April 15

April 15, 2021 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story RACINE COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A man who police say recorded himself having sex with women after he drugged them in Racine County has his day in court Thursday, April 15. He faces over 200 counts against him. The story broke three weeks ago. Since then, a sheriff’s

Arizona congressional aide found dead after being reported missing in Death Valley

April 15, 2021 6:47 AM CNN Newsource

An Arizona congressional aide was found dead in a remote area of Death Valley, just days after being reported missing during a camping trip with his girlfriend, officials said. Alexander Lofgren, 32, and 27-year old Emily Henkel, both from Tucson, were located on a steep ledge Thursday via aerial reconnaissance, the Inyo County Sheriff’s office

Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced to prison for child sex crimes

April 15, 2021 6:46 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OSCEOLA COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — A former Osceola County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to prison for child sex crimes. Andrew Wernette, 39, of Reed City, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, using a computer to commit a crime, aggravated possession of child sexually

This record-breaking year for anti-transgender legislation would affect minors the most

April 15, 2021 6:46 AM CNN Newsource

Thirty-three states have introduced more than 100 bills that aim to curb the rights of transgender people across the country, with advocacy groups calling 2021 a record-breaking year for such legislation.  Many of these bills are rapidly making their way through state legislatures. On April 6, Arkansas became the first state to outlaw providing gender-affirming

Cathie Wood’s Ark funds bought a big stake in Coinbase

April 15, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

Ark Invest‘s Cathie Wood, known for her bullishness on momentum stocks, especially Tesla, is making another big bet: This time, on Coinbase Global. Three of Ark’s funds bought a combined $246 million stake in the cryptocurrency giant on its first day of trading Wednesday. In total, Ark Invest bought nearly 750,000 Coinbase shares, according to

Family frustrated after months of tracking down father’s death certificate

April 15, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story STANDISH, Michigan (WNEM) — A family is feeling like they’re running in circles after their father died in a crash. It’s been months and still and they don’t have a death certificate, meaning the life insurance he left them is in limbo. “The best memory I have of

Stray bullet hits Jefferson County house, narrowly misses 2 girls

April 15, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HIGH RIDGE, Missouri (KMOV) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bullet pierced the wall of a house in High Ridge and bounced off a dresser while two girls were in the room playing. The father of the girls, 11 and 13 years old, told

Family awaits murder charges in shooting; shooter says it was self defense

April 15, 2021 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — It’s the happier times family members of Craig Williams say they’re leaning on while they await justice. “He’s dearly missed,” said Keena Williams. “He was the life of our life, he walked in a room and made everybody laugh “ Craig Williams, 23, was

Court documents detail days, months prior to Vancouver teen starving to death

April 15, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — According to a Clark County medical examiner, 15-year-old Karreon Walker-Franks weighed just 70 pounds at his time of death. “Starvation and neglect” were listed on the death certificate as the cause of death. The Vancouver Police Department is still investigating, and no arrests have

Jeff Bezos finally shares his feelings about Amazon workers’ union vote

April 15, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

In his final letter to shareholders as Amazon CEO before he steps down from the role later this year, Jeff Bezos spent much of his time addressing the complaints of critics, both directly and indirectly. He specifically noted the outcome of the unionization vote in Bessemer, Alabama, which resulted in Amazon workers voting overwhelmingly not

Chris Brown Fast Facts

April 15, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Grammy Award-winner Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. Personal Birth date: May 5, 1989 Birth place: Tappahannock, Virginia Birth name: Christopher Maurice Brown Father: Clinton Brown, corrections officer Mother: Joyce Hawkins, former day care director Children: with Nia Guzman: Royalty; with Ammika

Month: April 2021