January 2021

Here’s what happened — and how — on one of America’s darkest days

January 7, 2021 3:35 am CNN

At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…

GE won’t claw back former CEO Jeff Immelt’s pay after private jet scandal

January 7, 2021 3:33 am CNN Newsource

Jeff Immelt’s 16 years at the helm of General Electric left the company in shambles. The once-great company was drowning in debt, under fire…

An unchained Trump threatens more mayhem in his final dangerous days

January 7, 2021 3:17 am CNN

America faces 13 days of danger before the departure of an unhinged commander-in-chief who set his mob on the US Capitol in an act of insurrection…

Trump pledges ‘orderly’ transition after riot and Biden win certification

January 7, 2021 2:53 am CNN

President Donald Trump on Thursday finally pledged to an orderly transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden while repeating false claims about…

Florida seniors face long lines and a haphazard registration system to get Covid-19 vaccines

January 7, 2021 2:39 am CNN Newsource

Florida has put state health centers in charge of rolling out Covid-19 vaccines, and with some opting for less organized plans, it’s left…

Lionel Messi scores twice to help resurgent Barcelona move to third in La Liga

January 7, 2021 2:32 am CNN Newsource

After a turbulent summer, Lionel Messi has had an atypically slow start to the season. However, with the calendar having flipped to 2021, the…

‘This is not America’

January 7, 2021 2:19 am CNN Newsource

An explosion was bound to happen, after four years of incitement, conspiracy mongering, lying and pitting Americans against one another. And it…

Business leaders react to Wednesday’s riots in Washington

January 7, 2021 2:18 am CNN Newsource

Corporate America is speaking out forcefully against Wednesday’s riots in Washington, in which the US Capitol was breached by supporters of…

There have been other attacks at the US Capitol before this week

January 7, 2021 1:38 am CNN

The chaos at the US Capitol on Wednesday wasn’t the first time there’s been violence at one of the most iconic American buildings. For…

Bentz explains vote for Pa. electoral vote objection, against those of other states

January 7, 2021 1:06 am KTVZ news sources

Rep. Cliff Bentz of Oregon’s Second Congressional District released the following statement early Thursday regarding the recent events at the…

Alibaba and Tencent stocks hit by reports that Trump could go after them next

January 7, 2021 12:58 am CNN Newsource

Shares in Alibaba and Tencent were rocked in Hong Kong on Thursday following reports that they could be the next casualties of President Donald…

Trump pledges orderly transition after Congress affirms Biden’s win and Capitol riot

January 7, 2021 12:54 am CNN

President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged that he would leave office on January 20 for the first time Thursday, pledging an orderly transfer of…

The US reports highest single-day death toll as CDC offers grim forecast for the end of the month

January 7, 2021 12:42 am CNN

As the United States reported its highest single day of Covid-19 deaths, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned the overall toll…

Congress completes electoral count, finalizing Biden’s win after violent delay from pro-Trump mob

January 7, 2021 12:41 am CNN

Congress has formally affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, completing a final step in the electoral process after a mob incited…

Dr. Fauci says US should have had better coronavirus vaccine rollout

January 7, 2021 12:41 am CNN

The United States could and should have done a better job of rolling out coronavirus vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious…

NW Farm Credit Services makes $500K endowment gift to support Oregon FFA

January 7, 2021 12:20 am KTVZ news sources

The Oregon FFA Foundation received its largest single gift with a donation of $500,000 from Northwest Farm Credit Services to establish an “Oregon…

American Airlines announces new measures after flight attendants forced to deal with ‘politically motivated aggression’ on DC flights

January 6, 2021 11:45 pm CNN

American Airlines says it is taking several new “precautionary” measures, including no longer serving alcohol on flights to and from…

China is thriving in the chaos of the US presidential transition

January 6, 2021 11:36 pm CNN

This is shaping up to be a good year for Beijing. As the rest of the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, China — where…

US Capitol secured, 4 dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden’s win

January 6, 2021 11:33 pm CNN Newsource

The US Capitol is once again secured, but four people are dead — including one woman who was shot — after supporters of President Donald…

4 new Bend councilors sworn in on a ‘very dark day’ for America’s government

January 6, 2021 10:49 pm Barney Lerten

No one could have foreseen what a momentous, tumultuous day it would be for America and its government when Bend’s four new city councilors were…

Month: January 2021