CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu. There was a pandemic outbreak across the globe which lasted from 2009 to 2010. Human cases of H1N1 from April 2009-April 2010 Fatalities in the United States – Estimated total is 12,469. Fatalities Worldwide – A 2012 study estimated
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Former Attorney General William Barr on Thursday met with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol as CNN spotted him inside a room used by the panel to conduct interviews. Barr met with the panel for just over two hours today, according
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — El presidente Luis Abinader anunció este jueves el despliegue de las Fuerzas Armadas a las calles, junto a la Policía Nacional de República Dominicana para combatir la delincuencia. El mandatario reconoció que en las últimas tres semanas la delincuencia en el país ha experimentado un “aumento significativo” y lo atribuyó
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN Español) — Como la soberana británica que gobernó durante más tiempo que cualquier otro monarca en la historia de Gran Bretaña, Isabel II ha realizado mas de 80 visitas de Estado por todo el mundo desde 1952. Entre los destinos de la monarca, quien falleció este jueves a los 96 años, también estuvo
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden issued a fervent appeal Thursday for stricter gun laws — including a ban on assault weapons, tougher background check laws and a higher minimum age of purchase — as a spate of gun massacres have left the nation shaken and prompted new discussions on Capitol
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur Smith and quarterback Marcus Mariota. The 26-year-old Batson had 22 catches for 197 yards with two touchdowns in three seasons with Tennessee, including two with Smith as as tight ends coach
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker appears on camera with a noose around his neck to condemn Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for blocking anti-lynching legislation two years ago — a personally searing ad for a trailblazing Black candidate who says some of his own ancestors were lynched.
Continue ReadingBy BABA AHMED Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian Red Cross says two of its employees have been killed in an ambush attack on their vehicle in the country’s west. The aid group said that a Dutch aid worker and a driver died Wednesday evening, while two other employees had survived. The Malian
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Prses BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has been removed from the latest round of European Union measures to punish Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the insistence of Hungary. Patriarch Kirill had been initially included in the list of individuals the bloc wanted to sanction but the
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey James Earl Jones is back as the voice of Darth Vader. Jones, 91, can be heard in the third episode of “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” His role in the series had not been previously announced. Jones wasn’t initially credited when “Star Wars” was released in 1977, though his name has been subsequently added. He
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A 22-year-old Redmond man who asked a Sisters-area property owner to call for paramedics Friday afternoon was arrested on second-degree murder and other charges in the killing earlier this week of a 55-year-old Cloverdale woman on her property, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Chase Young returned to the Washington Commanders practice facility this week to continue his rehab from a torn ACL in his right knee. Young was present for the voluntary offseason workouts. He did not take part in practice. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year says there’s still no
Continue ReadingCNN, KSAT, KABB, WOAI By Amir Vera, Rebekah Riess, Holly Yan and Chris Boyette, CNN Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez raised questions in a news conference on Thursday about whether information on 911 calls from inside Robb Elementary School was relayed properly to responders at the scene of the shooting. Gutierrez said he spoke with
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Last week, activist investor Nelson Peltz said in a regulatory filing that Trian Partners, his investment firm and Wendy’s top shareholder, is exploring a takeover of the burger chain. The wealthy investor has a reputation on Wall Street as a corporate raider, pushing companies to make drastic changes, such as
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper for Game 2 of the Western Conference final due to an upper-body injury. The Avalanche will go with Pavel Francouz in net against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Kuemper left Game 1 in the second period after allowing three goals on
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a wide-ranging package of gun control legislation called the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” as lawmakers face intense pressure to act in the wake of recent mass shootings. The measure is not expected to pass the Senate, however, amid widespread GOP opposition
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL PHILLIS and SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed handing more power to states and tribes to block major energy projects based on water quality concerns. The proposal would undo a Trump-era rule that restricted local regulators’ authority to stand in the way of fossil fuel development.
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Bullet fragments lodged in the children’s arms and legs. Traumatic flashbacks flooding their nightmares. For the 17 people injured during a mass shooting last week in Uvalde, Texas, healing will be slow in a community mourning the deaths of 21 others. As
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By Rob McMillan Click here for updates on this story COLTON, California (KABC) — A Colton woman made a startling discovery after bringing home a set of sofas she found on Craigslist: more than $36,000 in cash hidden inside one of the cushions. Vicky Umodu said she was never tempted to keep what she found.
Continue ReadingBy ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control. In an address to the nation Thursday night, he called on lawmakers to restore limits on the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. He says that if legislators
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