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• Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Felt in Puerto Rico
  Around 7 a.m. local time May 2, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck offshore south of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico on the southern side of the island. There are media reports of local damage to some older structures and widespread power outages across Puerto Rico. The USGS ShakeMap indicates there was very strong shaking […]
• Beijing’s plans for Hong Kong could end city’s opposition
  Members of China’s political elite preparing for an annual summit in Beijing have their sights set on Hong Kong. At the opening of the two sessions — the twin meetings of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC) and the National People’s Congress (NPC) — Thursday, […]
• WATCH LIVE: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds weekly news briefing
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• COVID-19 pandemic ups and downs: Staying afloat through the second wave
  Lots of people are short tempered and tired these days and it’s no wonder after a year of living though the pandemic. And no one knows exactly what the job market will look like when the virus finally ends its rampage. Will consumers feel confident enough to return in significant numbers to restaurants, bars, movie […]
• 9 COOL TOYS TO START A REAL WAR AT HOME
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• New guidelines show who’s next to receive COVID-19 vaccines l GMA
  With the Moderna vaccinations set expected to begin, the Centers for Disease Control advisory committee voted the next phase will include people over 75 and front-line essential workers. #ABCNews #Moderna #COVID19 #ModernaVaccine #Pfizer #PfizerVaccine Source: ABC News […]
• Justice Department Announces Investigation Into Louisville Police Department | NBC News NOW
  Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the Department of Justice will be launching a pattern or practice investigation of the Louisville Police Department’s use of excessive force. NBC’s Pete Williams has details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: […]
• Mission Minute: NAS Whidbey Island contributes to #sinkCOVID
  (April 21, 2021) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Robert Quintana, assigned to Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor (NHCOC) details his duties as a corpsman on Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, April 21, 2021. NHCOC works to support Operation Warp Speed, an initiative to accelerate, manufacture and distribute COVID-19 […]
• WATCH: Accusations that Trump incited Capitol attack ‘patently absurd,’ impeachment defense says
  Michael van der Veen, one of former President Donald Trump’s defense lawyers in his Senate impeachment trial argued on Feb. 12 that Trump’s speech prior to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol called for his supporters to “exercise their rights peacefully and patriotically.” “No thinking person could seriously […]
• Covid Lockdown: A generation of teenage girls and women subjected to domestic violence – BBC News
  According to UN Women and UNICEF, for every three months of confinement, an estimated 15 million additional women around the world have suffered domestic violence. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Source: BBC News […]
• Coronavirus: Trump still pedalling doubts about election results
  U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pedal doubts about the results of the U.S. election even as Joe Biden is set to assume power in late January. Now, even senior Republicans are telling the outgoing president it is over. Jackson Proskow has more on the president’s continuing efforts to cast doubt on the […]
• News Wrap: Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s ban on deportations
  In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked President Biden’s 100-day ban on most deportations, the world reaches 100 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, thousands of farmers in New Delhi, India protest new laws they fear will benefit corporate farms, widespread internet outages hit the […]
• Indigenous fishers to operate within established season, Minister says
  The Canadian government’s proposal for moderate livelihood fisheries is already facing opposition from some First Nations communities. The proposal released Wednesday invites nations to negotiate short-term fishery plans, which would allow them to fish and sell their catch with federal authorization this spring, on […]
• Former Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith Reflects On The Power Of Black Poetry | NBC News NOW
  Former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith shares how poetry represents one of the most powerful, yet intricate, focal points of Black culture. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news […]
• U.S. begins withdrawing troops from Somalia, but regional challenges remain
  The U.S. military began drawing down this week in Somalia as part of President Trump’s vow to reduce overseas deployments. Some 700 U.S. troops have been training Somali forces to defend their country against the extremist group al-Shabab. But they will now have to conduct that mission from elsewhere, raising fears […]
• How the pandemic is propelling demand for short-term college programs
  It’s been a brutal academic year for higher education, with enrollment down in the fall more than 560,000 undergraduate students compared to 2019. But there has been at least one area of growth at many schools: short-term programs that help students gain new skills for the workforce quickly. Hari Sreenivasan reports […]
• President Biden invites Republican senators to White House
  The group has proposed a more targeted COVID relief package with fewer direct stimulus payments. ABC’s Faith Abubey reports. Source: ABC News […]
• Ex-GOP senator: No future for Republicans with Trumpism
  Former Republican Arizona Senator Jeff Flake discusses the future of the GOP in the wake of former President Donald Trump and reacts to being censured along with Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) and Cindy McCain by the Arizona Republican Party. #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
• USA is Testing Largest Cargo Plane Ever Made
  USA is Testing Largest Cargo Plane Ever Made Cargo aircraft are mostly overlooked by young kids who all want to be fighter pilots when they grow up – but these planes are crucial to the military. Logistics requirements form a huge part of any deployment in times of conflict, with allied operations requiring […]
• Inside Look At Street Crisis Team In SF Making Strides Toward Police Reform | NBC News NOW
  NBC News’ Jacob Ward follows a new street crisis team in San Francisco to see how the team could replace police in handling nonviolent situations. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and […]
• Fevers, good or bad
  Fever, good or bad? Normal body temperature, 36 – 37oC (96.8 – 98.6oF) Fever reduces illness severity and length Sharon S. Evans, Professor of Oncology and Immunology, N.Y. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/well/live/fever-benefits.html Fever acts to mobilize multiple arms on the immune system, a function that is […]
• WATCH: Janet Yellen’s full opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
  Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for secretary of the treasury, testified in a Senate confirmation hearing Jan. 19. If confirmed, she will be the first woman to serve in the role; she was also the first woman to serve as chair of the Federal Reserve, a position she held from 2014 to 2018. The hearing was […]
• NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) – January 12th, 2021 | NBC Nightly News
  President Trump defends remarks before Capitol riot as ‘totally appropriate,’ officials search for Capitol riot suspects, warn of new threats, and new study shows rise in Covid hospitalizations among kids. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 00:00 […]
• Chicago Public Schools Reopen Despite Pushback From Teachers | NBC News NOW
  Chicago public schools have reopened for the first time since March, despite pushback from staff. Some teachers working outside their school buildings to let the district know they don’t approve of indoor learning yet. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: […]
• Remembering Dustin Diamond
  The actor died at 44 after a rare case of lung cancer. ABC’s Mona Kosar Abdi has new details. Source: ABC News […]
• Iranians demand revenge for Soleimani on 1st anniversary of his killing
  Iranians paid tribute at the grave of senior military commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani on Saturday and called for revenge to mark the eve of the first anniversary of his killing by the United States. “We are definitely waiting for the main revenge to see the reaction of our enemies, the United States and Israel,” said […]
• Labour: ‘Social media companies still too slow to take down lies about vaccines’
  Today Labour launched a campaign for a new law to stop fake anti vaccine news being spread on social media sites. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Earlier we spoke to the shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth and we asked him what needs to be done to encourage people to take a Covid-19 vaccine – if […]
• Global Participation and Protection of Women Civil Society Activists, Journalists, and Peacebuilders
  Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Global Participation and Protection of Women Civil Society Activists, Journalists, and Peacebuilders This is the announcement of funding opportunity […]
• ‘Should any single family have this much power?’: Stelter calls out the Murdochs
  CNN’s Brian Stelter ponders about the future of Fox News and the Murdoch family as its patriarch, Rupert Murdoch, approaches 90 years old. #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
• Why Trump is (still) forever
  Whether he’s willing to admit it or not, Donald Trump has lost the presidency. And come January 20, he will be gone from the White House. However, that does not mean Trump will magically disappear. In his latest episode of The Point on YouTube, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how Trump’s political influence will […]
• How COVID-19 has changed Wuhan
  Nearly a year after COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China, CBC News’s Saša Petricic travels back to see a city changed and a population scarred by grief and fear. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: […]
• Texans Face Continuous Challenges On Multiple Fronts | NBC Nightly News
  People across Texas are dealing with flooding from thawing pipes, water supply issues and soaring energy bills.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, […]
• The Disaster that Helped the Nation Prepare for Future Earthquakes: Remembering San Fernando
  At 6 o’clock in the morning on February 9, 1971, the reservoir keeper of the Lower Van Norman Dam in Southern California tried to get out of bed.   He couldn’t. A magnitude-6.6 earthquake was shaking his home nestled at the bottom of the dam. After checking on his wife and child, he drove to the top of the dam to […]
• ‘We’re very hopeful, by January, we’ll have at least 3 vaccines’: Adm. Giroir | ABC News
  Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett Giroir is interviewed on "This Week." #ABCNews #ThisWeek #BrettGiroir #AssistantSecretaryForHealth #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Vaccine #Pandemic Source: ABC News […]
• Alberta premier, health minister provide update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout at pharmacies | LIVE
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro will provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout at pharmacies in the province on Thursday. A news release Thursday morning said the officials will “provide an update on the growing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines through participating community […]
• New vaccines show promise amid concerns over coronavirus variants
  New vaccines created by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax are showing promising results in reducing illness caused by the coronavirus, though they were less effective than other vaccines and against some virus variants, which are causing growing concerns. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports. Stream your […]
• Despite rising salaries, the skilled-labor shortage is getting worse
  There’s a shortage of skilled tradespeople throughout the American economy, and it is a persistent problem that started well before the pandemic. But what’s behind that gap and what can be done? Paul Solman reports for our series, "Work Shift", which focuses on navigating the job market in a […]
• WATCH: Surgeon general holds news conference on COVID-19
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• US reports 1st case of UK COVID-19 variant l GMA
  A man in his 20s in Colorado is confirmed to have the more virulent strain that was detected in the United Kingdom, officials said. #ABCNews #COVID19 #Colorado Source: ABC News […]
• Ep 33 Osterholm Update COVID-19: A Thanksgiving Perspective
  In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund. Email us your […]
• NBC News NOW Live – March 19
  NBC News NOW is live, reporting breaking news and developing stories in real time. We are on the scene, covering the most important stories of the day and taking deep dives on issues you care about. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News […]
• Biden Signs Executive Orders To Fight Coronavirus Pandemic | NBC Nightly News
  On his first full day in office, President Biden signed several executive orders including increasing the number of vaccination sites and requiring masks in most planes, trains and airports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is […]
• Impeachment managers defend not calling witnesses at Trump trial
  House impeachment managers Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-USVI) defend their decision not to call witnesses in the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. #TrumpImpeachment #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
• Florida Surpasses 2 Million Covid Cases | NBC Nightly News
  The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, declared a state of emergency, including a new 8 p.m. curfew in an effort to control spring break crowds. The highly contagious U.K. variant now accounts for up to 30 percent of new infections nationwide.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC […]
• Live: Funeral Services For Andrew Brown Jr. | NBC News
  Watch live coverage as mourners gather in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, for Andrew Brown Jr.’s funeral after he was fatally shot by a police. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful […]
• WATCH: Mob insurrection of U.S. Capitol is ‘American tragedy,’ D.C. attorney general says
  The District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine drew comparisons between the police response to Black Lives Matter protesters last summer to the response to the mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters who breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Protests and instances of violence in the aftermath of the […]
• Clashes erupt when police break up illegal party in Brussels park — again
  Police fired water cannon and tear gas in a Brussels park on Saturday to break up an anti-lockdown party of several hundred people designed to defy coronavirus social distancing rules. The crowd of mostly young people responded to a post on Facebook announcing the unauthorized party. It took place a month after police […]
• Why I Serve: A Ranger’s Story
  1st Lt. Joseph Schroer and 1st Lt. Corey Zinck share their experiences from the 2021 Best Ranger Competition in Fort Benning, Georgia held on April 16-18, 2021. 🎥 by Sgt. Ryan Jenkins #USArmy | #Readiness | #ArmyTeam About U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our […]
• Record number of migrant children held at US-Mexico border
  The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities, which are akin to jail cells and not intended for kids, has reached dramatic highs, according to internal agency documents reviewed by CNN, underscoring the urgent challenge facing the Biden administration. More than 3,200 unaccompanied […]
• Coronavirus: US tightens travel rules to slow spread of new variants
  The U.S. is beginning to put in place new travel measures announced by President Joe Biden earlier this month, including wearing masks on all forms of public transport. It comes as the country has seen more than 26 million cases of COVID-19, with concerns continuing to mount over the spread of more infectious […]
• Keilar explains why CNN didn’t air Giuliani’s ‘bananas’ briefing
  CNN’s Brianna Keilar breaks down who is on the Trump campaign’s legal team as they file a mounting number of election fraud lawsuits. #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
• Are Teachers Getting Paid A Fair Salary? | NBC News NOW
  A recent study from the National Education Association puts the average salary for a teacher in the U.S. at $65,000 per year, but advocates and teachers say that number needs to be higher. Board Chair of the Teacher Salary Project Ellen Sherratt joins News NOW to discuss what a fair teacher salary should look like and […]
• ‘This IS Kalapuyan land’: Museum in Oregon has local communities tell their own story
  Museums have been hit hard over the past year during the pandemic, with a fall survey finding more than 30 percent remain closed and a third were at risk of permanently closing. But one museum on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, has been bucking trends by being bold, gaining membership and financial support even as […]
• Ten Years After Uprising, Syrians Still Struggle To Recover From War | NBC News NOW
  Half a million people are dead, and half the population is displaced. Syria is still struggling ten years after the uprising against President Bashar Al-Assad. Sky News’ Mark Stone visited a family that’s survived a decade of war and conflict. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC […]
• These are the 3 largest warships in the world, the size of up to three times the football field
  These are the 3 largest warships and aircraft carriers in the world, the size of up to three times the football field The military uses various means to be able to maintain state sovereignty. Usually, the best weaponry is a mainstay for maintaining defense. Not only using airplanes for air sovereignty, but the […]
• Violent crime rises as communities try to reimagine policing
  ABC News’ Pierre Thomas examines the rise in violence in cities across the country, and how Oakland, California, is balancing calls for police reform with trying to increase public safety. Source: ABC News […]
• Ontario anticipates opening COVID-19 vaccine bookings for adults 18+ by end of May | FULL
  Ontario Deputy Premier Christine Elliott announced on Thursday that the the province will be opening up COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility to adults 55 and over on their provincial portal starting Friday, and hopes to start booking appointments for all adults over 18 as early as the week of May 24. Ontario’s supply […]
• Coronavirus: Doug Ford defends decision to not impose Ontario curfew
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the decision not to impose a curfew in the province as part of new COVID-19 public health restrictions, saying he believes in residents and that as soon as you tell people you’ve “lost trust” through a curfew, “you might as well throw in the white flag.” He said he’s never been […]
• WATCH LIVE: Biden lays out foreign policy priorities at Munich summit
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• Conway: We’re watching moral collapse of Republican Party
  CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with conservative lawyer George Conway about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who has pushed continued claims of election fraud and conspiracy theories about school shootings and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Also, CNN’s Ryan Nobles reports on what actions the Republican Party […]