Seven-time Olympian Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 chief after sexism backlash
Japan’s seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games,…
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Snowmobiler who died in Colorado is the 28th killed in avalanches across the US this season
The body of a snowmobiler missing near Rand, Colorado has been found, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The grim discovery…
Continue ReadingWhy water is a huge issue for Texans right now
As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially…
Continue ReadingHere’s how severe weather is affecting Covid-19 vaccinations in these states
The frigid temperatures, snow and ice that have devastated parts of the country are having an impact on Covid-19 vaccinations, delaying deliveries…
Continue ReadingPerseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars and sent back its first images
The NASA Perseverance rover safely landed on Mars after its 292.5 million-mile journey from Earth, the agency confirmed at 3:55 p.m. ET Thursday. The…
Continue ReadingWoman shot in the head during Myanmar coup protest dies, the first known fatality of the ongoing unrest
A young woman shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in the Myanmar capital died on Friday, a family member told CNN. She is the…
Continue ReadingWoman shot in the head during Myanmar protest dies, the first known fatality of the ongoing unrest
A young woman shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in the Myanmar capital died on Friday, a family member told CNN. She is the…
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Nearly half of Texans remain under boil-water advisories as water scarcity and freezing temps continue
As Texas begins restoring power after a devastating series of outages during a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is…
Continue ReadingA volunteer fire department ran out of water during a fire. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm
As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the…
Continue ReadingTaiwan blames ‘external forces’ for blocking BioNTech vaccine deal. China says it had nothing to do with it
The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan’s coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island’s health minister…
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Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, experts say
Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for…
Continue ReadingAs students get set for in-class return, those with vulnerable family members staying put
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this…
Continue ReadingShe started an online yoga community for black women, now she’s opening a healing space in Minneapolis
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When Lauren Ash couldn’t find the community she was…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for allegedly abusing 6-mo puppy
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Warning: The video posted in this story could be…
Continue ReadingNearly 40 people helped a boy get the sledding day of his dreams
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Matthew Smith knew he had a problem. The father…
Continue ReadingTim Tebow retires from baseball
Tim Tebow’s career in professional baseball is over. The 33-year-old former college and NFL quarterback, who played in the New York Mets’…
Continue ReadingWoman fears for her daughter’s health. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm
As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the…
Continue ReadingInfrared technology considered at crosswalks of 17 busy Denver intersections
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure hopes…
Continue ReadingRiverside deputies shoot, kill Joshua Tree coffee company owner Royce Robertson during confrontation
Click here for updates on this story INDIAN WELLS, California (KCAL/KCBS Staff) — Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies…
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When the weather tested Texans’ mettle, they responded with hospitality
Texans never could’ve dreamed of a week like this. Since Sunday, the Lone Star state has weathered a winter storm so fierce it’s broken…
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