By Ted Barrett, Ali Zaslav and Alex Rogers, CNN The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The legislation has gained momentum since the massive Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the police killing of
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Nielsen Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — MedStar said it is prepared for a long week, expecting an increase in heat-related illness calls to come along with the high temperatures and higher heat indices. By 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14, seven people were taken to local
Continue ReadingBy J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Military veterans, women and the socially disadvantaged. People in those categories who own restaurants were supposed to get high priority from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund which was part of this year’s COVID-19 Relief Act. But through a series of legal twists
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In-person summer camp kicked off this week at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. The camp is back in person compared to last year when it was held virtually. “Those parents that were ready for us to come in, oh, they came in literally knocking at the door,” said community center manager, Jarvis
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Found in a small, filthy mobile home filled with feces, urine and other debris, 12 dogs who didn’t have access to food and water for days are now safe. The SPCA of Texas removed them from a trailer on
Continue ReadingBy Moira Ritter, CNN Business Amazon wants to make grocery shopping as efficient as possible. So it’s eliminating checkout lines. The company announced Tuesday that will introduce what it calls Just Walk Out technology — which allows customers to pay for their groceries without waiting in line for a cashier — at its newest Amazon
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Herb and Christina Carrega, CNN US Capitol Police, Washington Metropolitan Police and local officials requested support from the DC National Guard 12 times on January 6 while the Capitol was under attack, the House Oversight Committee Democrats said Tuesday. RELATED: Meet the internet sleuths tracking down the January 6 insurrectionists Democrats on the
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Las remesas, que en pocas palabras son los envíos de dinero de connacionales desde un país extranjero a su país de origen, son un apoyo fuerte para la economía de varias naciones, sobre todo las que están en vías de desarrollo. A pesar de que las remesas en 2020 (US$ 702.000
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“Take Back,” an action film shot in the Coachella Valley will hold its red carpet premiere at the Mary Pickford movie theater in Cathedral City Thursday at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to show up as the stars arrive for the premiere. “Take Back” stars Mickey Rourke, Michael Jai White, and James Russo. Director
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju and Clare Foran, CNN Senate Democratic leaders, facing skepticism from liberals about the direction of bipartisan infrastructure talks, plan to formally begin a process that would allow them to pass President Joe Biden’s signature policy agenda along straight party lines. The move is meant to placate progressives who are concerned their priorities
Continue ReadingNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks to Amanpour about how President Biden and NATO can deal with Russia ahead of Biden’s meeting with Putin.
Continue ReadingBy Kristy Kepley-Steward & Lauren Brigman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Tuesday morning, dozens joined in front of Mission Hospital in Asheville to express concerns about safe staffing and improvements they say the hospital needs, to retain and recruit experienced registered nurses. The demonstration, organized by National Nurses
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A person was rushed to the hospital after suffering major injuries in a crash Tuesday morning in Palm Springs. The crash happened on N. Indian Canyon Drive, just south of Garnet Avenue, near the I-10 exit. Police said a driver in a silver Sedan swerved off the road, flipped over and crashed into a power
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza Nota del editor: El senador Ben Ray Luján representa a Nuevo México. John Feinblatt es presidente de Everytown for Gun Safety. Las opiniones expresadas en este comentario son las de los autores. Ver más opinión en CNNE.com/Opinion. (CNN) — En los últimos meses, los estadounidenses han recibido una serie de horribles recordatorios
Continue Readingjosemartinezgomez (CNN Business) — La compañía de cannabis Tilray, que recientemente se fusionó con su rival Aphria, ha visto aumentar el precio de sus acciones en los últimos tiempos gracias a, lo adivinaste, el amor de la multitud de Reddit. Mientras los partidarios promocionan el creciente número de estados que legalizan la marihuana recreativa y
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By Eric Levenson and Cheri Mossburg, CNN California lifted most of its Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday as part of a grand reopening in which the state ended capacity limits, physical distancing and — at least for those vaccinated — mask requirements. The new health order went into effect Tuesday and allows vaccinated people to go without
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Todd Click here for updates on this story LAKEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — On Flag Day, enthusiasts of Casa Bonita gathered to honor one of the most beloved traditions from arguably Colorado’s most iconic restaurant — raising the flag to get more sopapillas. “Our mission to make sure Casa Bonita doesn’t disappear from this
Continue ReadingBy KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story GARDENA (KCAL, KCBS) — Andres Guardado died in Gardena on June 18, 2020, outside an auto body shop where he was working as a security guard after deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department opened fire. Officials said 18-year-old Guardado reached for a gun, and
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A former director for a local non-profit was fired after an audit revealed thousands of dollars were missing from the charity. Kristine Diehn is accused of embezzling more than $23,000 from Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). ABCCM Executive Director Scott
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A 58-year-old was killed in a deputy-involved shooting last week in Yucca Valley, the Sheriff’s Department confirmed on Tuesday. The shooting happened on the evening of Wednesday, June 9 at the parking lot of the Grocery Outlet at 57200 29 Palms Highway. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the incident started at 7:40
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