(UPDATED) DEREK CHAUVIN TO BE SENTENCED FOR GEORGE FLOYD MURDER (12pmET)
After being found guilty for the murder of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin now faces sentencing. Darryl Forges reports.
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CNN correspondent: Growing calls for UK health secretary to resign
Britain’s beleaguered Health Secretary Matt Hancock has apologized for breaching Covid regulations after being pictured in an embrace with his adviser, with whom British tabloid The Sun alleges he is having an extramarital affair. CNN’s Bianca Nobilo reports.
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Furry Friends: Hopi is a fun senior German shepherd mix
Hopi is a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix who loves laps and walks and is waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
Continue ReadingJustice Department suing Georgia over voting restrictions
By Evan Perez and Devan Cole, CNN The Justice Department is suing Georgia over new voting restrictions enacted as part of Republican efforts nationwide to limit voting access in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election defeat. The state law imposes new voter identification requirements for absentee ballots, empowers state officials to take over local
Continue ReadingRome’s Colosseum opens its underground for the first time in its history
Hada Messia, CNN Some things never change in Rome, they say. Now, however, the Colosseum has proved that theory wrong, by opening its subterranean levels to the public. It is not only the first time in 2,000 years that the area — described as the “heart” of the building — has been open; since the
Continue ReadingJohn McAfee was not suicidal, says widow of antivirus software magnate
By Claudia Rebaza, Clare Duffy and Al Goodman, CNN The widow of controversial antivirus software magnate John McAfee said her husband was not suicidal, and blamed United States authorities for “this tragedy” after he was found dead in his cell in a prison near Barcelona on Wednesday. The 75-year-old McAfee, who had multiple run-ins with
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Oregon lawmakers pass bill to count ballots mailed until Election Day
Oregonians could mail their ballots up to and on Election Day and have them counted under a bill headed to Gov. Kate Brown.
Continue ReadingHouse passes resolution that would repeal a Trump-era EPA rule on methane emissions
By Daniella Diaz and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted Friday to repeal a Trump-era rule that rolled back regulations ofmethane emissions from oil and gas industries, sending a resolution to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature as his administration looks to combat climate change. The final vote was 229-191. All Democrats supported the
Continue ReadingBreastfeeding Canadian basketball player Kim Gaucher says she cannot take baby to Olympic Games
By John Sinnott and Aleks Klosok Kim Gaucher is a breastfeeding mom. She is also a Canadian basketball player who wants to represent her country at the Tokyo Olympics that start next month. In an Instagram video she posted this week Gaucher says she can’t do both because “Tokyo has said no friends, no family,
Continue ReadingDOJ to launch task force to address rise in threats against election officials
By Evan Perez and Christina Carrega, CNN The Justice Department announced on Friday that it is launching a task force to address the rise in threats against election officials, according to a memo sent to all federal prosecutors and the FBI. “The Department of Justice has a long history of protecting every American’s right to
Continue ReadingAre you working for a restaurant right now? We want to know what it’s like
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Restaurants across the country have been reporting difficulty hiring as customers return in droves. We’ve heard from some former servers who cited the stress of the job under these conditions as one reason for switching careers. For those who’ve stayed, we want to know: What is it like to work
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Recyclers, Oregon Bottle Drop mark Bottle Bill’s 50th birthday with ‘Hidden Bottle Hunts’
Oregon’s iconic Bottle Bill is turning 50! On July 2, 1971, Governor Tom McCall signed into law the nation’s first bottle and can redemption system, which has helped keep Oregon clean and litter-free for 50 years. Not only was it the first, but it remains among the best, with Oregon regularly seeing some of the top redemption and recycling rates in the nation.
Continue ReadingAuthorities gather for safe neighborhood initiative
By Frank Turner, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Police are asking residents to help them fight crime and they answered in a big way. The Flint Safe Neighborhood Initiative by the Michigan State Police, Crime Stoppers and community members distributed door hangers and business cards during a
Continue ReadingJohn McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after his extradition to the US was approved
By Clare Duffy and Al Goodman, CNN Business John McAfee, the controversial antivirus software magnate who’d had multiple recent run-ins with the US law, has died at 75. McAfee was awaiting extradition in a Spanish prison after being charged with tax evasion in the United States last year. McAfee was found dead in his cell
Continue ReadingKamala Harris makes her first visit to the US-Mexico border as vice president
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the southern border in El Paso, Texas, on Friday to visit a migrant processing center, following dogged criticism for not having visited the US-Mexico border and a rocky first foreign trip to Guatemala and Mexico earlier this month. The vice president is touring the El
Continue ReadingPolice agencies looking for recruits
By Rachel McCrary, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — After a year of controversy and heightened scrutiny, police departments around the country are facing a surge of retirements and a lag in applicants. Agencies in mid-Michigan are no different and it’s putting a strain on officers currently on
Continue ReadingKayaker’s failed voyage cost taxpayers $42K
By KGO Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A kayaker who tried paddling from the Bay Area to Hawaii and had to be rescued is now facing criticism for the cost of his failed attempt. Seven days into his voyage, the Coast Guard had to rescue Cyril Derreumaux earlier
Continue ReadingKitten rescued from freeway ledge up for adoption
By Kayla Galloway Click here for updates on this story SAN BRUNO, California (KGO) — A kitten named Gwyneth rescued from a freeway ledge near an overpass by the San Francisco airport earlier this month is now up for adoption, the Peninsula Humane Society announced Thursday. The not-so-scaredy cat was found June 10 on a
Continue ReadingAs dogs roam yards, snakes may be lurking
By Michael Perchick Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) — Lori Spangler was enjoying a nice Sunday afternoon as she watched after her stepdaughter’s dog Levi when it was interrupted by a startling noise. “She put her nose in a bed of English Ivy and screamed. Not just a yelp,
Continue ReadingWhat employers can ask about your vaccination status — and what they can’t
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business More companies are bringing workers back into the office — and some employers want to know about vaccination status. Morgan Stanley told employees who work at its Manhattan headquarters that they have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before returning to the office. The bank also said in a memo to
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