February 2021

‘I participated in my own robbery’: fake Apple support stole $1,000 from woman

February 25, 2021 10:49 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (WQAD) — Normally when we hear about scam calls, it’s the…

Scrapyard fire sends smoke billowing

February 25, 2021 10:39 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Waterbury, Connecticut (WFSB) — A scrap yard fire in Waterbury sent smoke into the…

Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency another 60 days, to May 2

February 25, 2021 10:33 am KTVZ News Sources

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for another 60 days, until May 2.…

Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowns in southern Brazil

February 25, 2021 10:33 am CNN Newsource

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is mourning the loss of his father, who drowned in Lavras do Sul, Brazil near the border with Uruguay. “We…

Costco raises its minimum wage above rivals like Amazon, Target and Best Buy

February 25, 2021 10:17 am CNN

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as…

Founder of LGBTQI center shut down in Ghana says he fears for his safety

February 25, 2021 10:14 am CNN Newsource

A recently-opened center for the LGBTQI+ community in Ghana, has been shut down after it was raided by security forces in the West African country…

Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert, who had ties to Larry Nassar, is charged with sex crimes and human trafficking

February 25, 2021 10:13 am CNN Newsource

John Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team, has been charged with a racketeering count, felony counts of human…

Marjorie Taylor Greene posts anti-transgender sign across hall from lawmaker with transgender child

February 25, 2021 9:59 am CNN

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing sharp criticism after she posted an anti-transgender sign outside of her office, directly across the hall from…

Coons breaks with Pelosi in supporting equal representation to investigate Capitol attack

February 25, 2021 9:50 am CNN Newsource

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons on Thursday argued that representation on the independent commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the US Capitol…

Lawmakers to revive proposal for federal commission tasked with examining America’s history of racism

February 25, 2021 9:43 am CNN Newsource

Two Democratic lawmakers will reintroduce legislation Thursday calling for the formation of the first federal racial justice commission tasked with…

Lawmakers angrily grill Capitol security officials over lack of leadership as mob stormed US Capitol

February 25, 2021 9:43 am CNN

House lawmakers angrily grilled acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman and acting House Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett on Thursday over…

Princess Latifa urges UK police to investigate her sister’s kidnapping 21 years ago

February 25, 2021 9:31 am CNN Newsource

Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has sent a letter to…

Family of Imani Bell files lawsuit against aademy employees

February 25, 2021 9:25 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Jonesboro, Georgia (Clayton News-Daily) — The family of Imani Bell has filed a…

House Freedom Caucus members question Liz Cheney’s leadership again after her latest Trump comments

February 25, 2021 9:21 am CNN

House Freedom Caucus members questioned GOP conference chairwoman Liz Cheney‘s leadership — again — at a news conference Thursday after the…

Brexit leaves London fighting for its future as Europe poaches business

February 25, 2021 9:12 am CNN Newsource

London has been the unrivaled king of European finance for more than three decades. Brexit is starting to change that. Billions of dollars worth of…

Bend’s High Desert Museum has big plans for record $6 million donation

February 25, 2021 9:10 am Leslie Cano, KTVZ News Sources

The Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation is awarding $6 million to the High Desert Museum, the largest single donation in the museum’s nearly…

Middle school students learn about impacts of social isolation

February 25, 2021 9:10 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Albany, Georgia (Albany Herald) — Mitchell County Middle School was among four…

Firefighters rescue Great Pyrenees who got stuck down steep hill

February 25, 2021 9:09 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Lake Oswego, Oregon (KPTV) — A dog was rescued by firefighters after he wandered…

Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried

February 25, 2021 9:07 am CNN Newsource

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…

Australian law is hailed as ‘a big win for the news business’ with ramifications around the world

February 25, 2021 9:06 am CNN

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Month: February 2021