April 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene launching ‘America First’ caucus pushing for ‘Anglo-Saxon political tradition’

April 17, 2021 12:37 pm CNN Newsource

Conservative Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is launching a new “America First” caucus, her office confirmed Friday, bringing together a group of far-right lawmakers known for their controversial rhetoric. Punchbowl News obtained a flier promoting the new caucus, which calls for a “common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions” and pushes a series of conspiracy theories

Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths and 888 new cases, most since Feb. 1

April 17, 2021 12:26 pm KTVZ News Partners

There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,460 — and 888 new cases, the highest daily case count in 2 1/2 months, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule, sparking uproar

April 17, 2021 12:06 pm The Associated Press

As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it.

One person is critically injured after a shooting at an Omaha mall

April 17, 2021 12:05 pm CNN Newsource

One person was hospitalized with critical injuries after a shooting Saturday at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, according to police. The suspects involved fled the scene and are at large, Omaha police public information officer Joseph Nickerson told CNN in an email. The mall is being searched as a precaution and people are being

More residents say they haven’t had their IRS issues resolved in over a year

April 17, 2021 11:57 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Several people, who filed their returns last year by paper, have reached out to News 4 saying that they have not received their refund or their stimulus check. If you think you’re the only one still waiting on a tax refund or stimulus check,

SpaceX wins $2.9 billion NASA contract for lunar lander

April 17, 2021 11:52 am CNN Newsource

SpaceX secured a $2.89 billion NASA contract to build spacecraft that will land astronauts on the moon for the first time in five decades. The fixed-price contract is a major vote of confidence for Elon Musk’s rocket company, as the space agency is placing a large amount of responsibility for its cornerstone human spaceflight program,

Nazi sympathizer who stormed Capitol poses a threat to Jews, Justice Department says

April 17, 2021 11:51 am CNN Newsource

The Justice Department said Friday that a Nazi sympathizer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6 poses a threat to Jewish residents in his native New Jersey and therefore shouldn’t be released from jail. The alleged Capitol rioter, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, was a well-known Nazi sympathizer at the Navy base where he worked in New

Safe Baby Court has first graduate from program

April 17, 2021 11:23 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A new program in the Midstate hopes to keep more families together. It’s called Safe Baby Court and it’s now in Rutherford County. It’s been around since last June. Right now, 16 families are part of the program. News4 was there for the

What you need to know about the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren boxing match

April 17, 2021 11:17 am CNN Newsource

YouTube star Jake Paul is set to fight in his third professional boxing match against former UFC fighter Ben Askren. Tonight’s eight-round pro boxing match will be held by Triller, a video-making and social-networking app. This will be the second time the platform has hosted a fight. Who is fighting? Paul, 24, first entered the

18-year-old from Ohio arrested with AK-47 in Times Square subway station, police say

April 17, 2021 11:11 am CNN Newsource

An 18-year-old from Ohio is facing weapons charges after officers patrolling a Times Square subway station on Friday found him with an AK-47 and a loaded magazine, police said. Saadiq Teague, of Canal Winchester near Columbus, was arrested Friday afternoon, the New York Police Department said. Teague was sitting down while charging his phone at

J-Lo, H.E.R. and Selena Gomez will headline a streamed concert to support Covid-19 vaccine distribution

April 17, 2021 11:10 am CNN Newsource

Pop and rock stars are planning a global broadcast and streaming special to support equal vaccine distribution. Hosted by Selena Gomez and featuring Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, and H.E.R., the “VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World” will take place on May 8. It will be a part of Global

Woman with dementia sues city of Loveland, police officers, alleging excessive use of force in 2020 arrest

April 17, 2021 11:03 am CNN Newsource

A Loveland, Colorado, police officer is on administrative leave and two other officers have been reassigned to administrative duties after a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging excessive use of force was filed against the city of Loveland and the three officers. The lawsuit, filed April 14, alleges that 73-year-old Karen Garner was forcibly arrested last

Portland police disperse crowd with pepper spray after officer fatally shoots suspect

April 17, 2021 10:57 am CNN Newsource

Police in Portland, Oregon, said they used pepper spray and smoke canisters to break up a crowd that gathered on Friday as they investigated the fatal shooting of a suspect by police in Lents Park. A suspect who has only been described as a White male was fatally shot Friday morning by an officer responding

Philippine authorities seize fossilized giant clam shells worth $25 million

April 17, 2021 10:47 am CNN Newsource

The Philippines is shell-ebrating after it seized more than 150 tons of fossilized giant clams Friday worth nearly $25 million. As part of a joint operation, the Philippine coast guard found the shells, known locally as “taklobo”, on the shores of Sitio Green Island, in the western Palawan province, it said in a Facebook post.

Non-sworn Bend PD staff member charged with DUII in Bend Parkway crash

April 17, 2021 10:40 am Barney Lerten

A non-sworn staff member of the Bend Police Department, hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on the Bend Parkway late Friday night, has been arrested by citation on a DUII charge, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Saturday night.

3-year-old Jamayla’s daycare friends honor her life

April 17, 2021 10:29 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Neighbors held another vigil for the three-year-old girl killed in North Nashville Monday night, this time with all her daycare friends. At first glance, it didn’t look like a memorial. Pink and purple balloons dotted the sky, four of which spelled out ‘BINK,’ three-year-old

2 dead, 2 in critical condition after Hazmat issue at mobile home

April 17, 2021 10:23 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Two adults are dead, and two are in critical condition after crews were called to check for hazardous material at home in Nashville on Friday morning. Upon arrival, fire crews located multiple patients “unresponsive” at mobile home park in the 2700 block of Dickerson

‘It seems like nobody wants to work’: Local restaurants say they are struggling to hire employees

April 17, 2021 10:03 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — As COVID restrictions continue to be loosened, there is a major problem affecting many restaurants in the area. It is a staffing problem. “It seems like nobody wants to work these days,” said Maurice White, Owner of Big White Wings in Prichard. White

Drainage work has made a difference, residents and business owners say

April 17, 2021 9:57 am CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A massive upgrade to Florida Street disrupted commerce for 14 months and caused headaches for business owners and consumers, alike, but some say the work has reduced flooding. City officials hope to get similar results on an even more ambitious project under way on

White House tells refugee advocates Biden likely to raise cap quickly

April 17, 2021 9:48 am CNN Newsource

White House officials signaled in a conference call with refugee resettlement advocates late Friday that President Joe Biden is likely to raise the current refugee cap of 15,000 quickly, well ahead of the May 15 deadline set Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer told the advocates

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