December 2020

Ken Jennings of ‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for insensitive tweets

December 31, 2020 6:04 am CNN Newsource

Ken Jennings has offered an apology regarding “unartful and insensitive things” he’s tweeted. The past tweets resurfaced after it…

A Black musician’s son was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s iPhone. She disputes his account and accusations of racism

December 31, 2020 5:57 am CNN

Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…

What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, December 31

December 31, 2020 4:41 am CNN Newsource

This year has upended so much in modern life that even New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight will be different, downscaled or canceled due to…

US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says

December 31, 2020 4:27 am CNN Newsource

As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…

Make a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks

December 31, 2020 3:17 am CNN Newsource

Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…

5 things to know for December 31: Coronavirus, transition, stimulus, Brexit, Yemen

December 31, 2020 3:16 am CNN

New year, new pay: Starting January 1 (tomorrow!), 20 states will raise their minimum wage. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…

Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief said he will release bodycam footage today

December 31, 2020 3:02 am CNN Newsource

Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting Wednesday evening, according to Chief Medaria Arradondo, who said officers were conducting a…

Young people are getting out the vote in Georgia — from thousands of miles away

December 31, 2020 3:01 am CNN

From messaging potential voters on dating apps to helping pay for Uber rides to the polls, young people across the country are playing a role in the…

Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK’s New Year Honours List

December 31, 2020 2:39 am CNN Newsource

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK’s New Year’s…

Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China investment agreement

December 31, 2020 1:43 am CNN

In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of an investment…

Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China trade deal

December 31, 2020 1:09 am CNN

In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of a trade deal…

Trump was briefed that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack US forces in Afghanistan

December 31, 2020 12:41 am CNN Newsource

United States President Donald Trump received unconfirmed information earlier this month that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack American…

Fauci says US can return to normal by fall if it puts aside slow start and is diligent about vaccinations

December 30, 2020 11:08 pm CNN Newsource

If states are able to “diligently vaccinate” people against the coronavirus next year, the US could return to normal life by early fall,…

Dept. of Corrections begins vaccinating staff at Deer Ridge, other state prisons

December 30, 2020 10:01 pm Barney Lerten

The Oregon Department of Corrections held its first vaccination clinic Wednesday for staff at the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution near Madras,…

December 30 coronavirus news

December 30, 2020 9:02 pm CNN Newsource

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Secret Service adding former Biden agents to new presidential detail

December 30, 2020 8:42 pm CNN Newsource

The US Secret Service has been planning to bring back to the White House a group of agents that previously worked with President-elect Joe Biden when…