FBI offers $10,000 reward for information on the disappearance of Native American woman
(CNN) -- The FBI has announced a reward for information on Mary Johnson, a Native American woman who…
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Popular smoke detectors recalled nationwide
Kidde is voluntarily recalling about 226,000 smoke alarms and combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms over concerns that they can fail to alert users to a fire. The company and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission identified seven affected models on Thursday, advising that…
Sleeping under 6 hours a night in midlife raises dementia risk 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours or less of sleep a night during the workweek, you’re setting up your brain for future…
Donald Trump is creating his own social media network that will go live in a few months
By Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business Former President Donald Trump is coming back to social media — but this time with his own network, a Trump spokesperson told Fox News on Sunday. Jason Miller, a long-time adviser and spokesperson for Trump’s…
It’s National Drink Wine Day!
(CNN) —Whatever it is, you can definitely wine about it today. It’s National Drink Wine Day. It doesn’t matter if it’s red, white or rosé, grab a glass. (So long as…
GOP Rep. Ron Wright dies following COVID diagnosis
Washington (CNN) - Republican Rep. Ron Wright of Texas has died, his congressional office announced in a statement Monday, saying that he had been admitted to the hospital after contracting Covid-19. "Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age…
Federal judge moves Oregon prisoners ahead of seniors on COVID-19 vaccination list
(CNN)A federal judge ruled that Oregon must offer Covid-19 vaccinations to all prison inmates immediately -- putting them ahead of the state's senior citizens in line for the limited supply of vaccines. In an order issued Tuesday, US Magistrate Judge…
Residents of Washington town wonder if QAnon has taken hold of their mayor
Sequim, Washington (CNN) - The 7,000 residents of Sequim, Washington, nestled in a valley on the Olympic peninsula two hours west of Seattle, are grappling with a big question: Has the QAnon conspiracy taken hold of their mayor? "Why do…
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says
(CNN) Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase 3 trial, but 85% efficacy against severe disease, the company announced Friday. The vaccine was 72% effective…
Schumer says House will send impeachment article to the Senate on Monday
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the House’s article of impeachment will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the Senate’s impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. “I have spoken to Speaker Pelosi who…
IRS: Don’t mistake your stimulus payment for junk mail
Officials are warning Americans not to mistake their new economic stimulus payments for junk mail. The IRS says about 8 million people will receive their payments in debit cards mailed to their homes. That is on top of others who…
HBO Max and Roku finally reach a deal
New York (CNN Business) -- Christmas came early for Roku users. WarnerMedia reached a deal with Roku on Wednesday that brings HBO Max, the company's nascent streaming service, to Roku devices starting on Thursday. The deal is a significant one…
Cleveland MLB team to drop 'Indians' from its name
(CNN) The Major League Baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio, will drop "Indians" from its name, according to a report from The New York Times and later confirmed by other news outlets. The team declined to comment on the situation, but…
Taylor Swift dropping surprise album tonight
(CNN) -- It's the holiday season and Taylor Swift has a gift. The singer announced Thursday that she was dropping her ninth studio album. She shared the news via her verified social media. "I'm elated to tell you…
Breakdancing to make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024
(CNN) -- Breaking -- elite breakdancing -- will make its Olympics debut at Paris 2024, officials announced Monday. It will be the first DanceSport event to appear at an Olympic Games, having been staged at the Youth Olympics in Buenos…
Starbucks is giving free coffee to health care workers this month
Health care workers are getting a special treat this month. Starbucks will be giving away free cups of coffee to health care workers and first responders who have been working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find the latest coronavirus news here.…
George Clooney allegedly cuts his own hair with a device attached to a vacuum cleaner
(CNN) -- The coronavirus pandemic forced celebrities to adapt to a brave new world away from their adorning fans, and they responded in myriad ways. Some went to work at their kitchen tables, others soothed the world's anxieties with a…
The Trump administration is considering shortening the recommended quarantine time for Covid-19
(CNN) -- President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force is reviewing evidence about how long people need to quarantine to be safe and slow the spread of Covid-19, according to Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett Giroir. Giroir said at a…
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump's eldest son, has tested positive for the coronavirus, a spokesman told CNN on Friday. "Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin…
House Speaker Pelosi reelected as Democratic leader
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Nancy Pelosi was reelected to lead Democrats in the House during virtual elections that took place Wednesday. "Congratulations to. @SpeakerPelosi, once again elected by House Democrats to be our fearless leader and nominee for Speaker of the House…
FAA says Boeing 737 Max can fly again
New York (CNN Business) -- The Federal Aviation Administration Wednesday gave approval for the Boeing 737 Max to carry passengers again, ending the jet's 20-month grounding. The plane, the best-selling jet in Boeing's fleet, was grounded in March 2019 after…
2 Oregon counties vote to discuss joining 'Greater Idaho'
A majority of voters in two rural Oregon counties decided last week that their commissioners must consider moving the state border to become part of Republican-led Idaho. A movement known as “Move Oregon's Borders for a Greater Idaho” hopes to…
Trump wins Alaska, will make first public appearance in 6 days on Wednesday
President Trump was projected to win Alaska by CNN today, but its three electoral votes still put him far behind President-elect Joe Biden. President Trump is set to make his first public appearance in six days today when he visits Arlington National…
Ring recalls 350,000 smart doorbells after some caught fire
San Francisco (CNN Business) Amazon-subsidiary Ring is recalling hundreds of thousands of video doorbells after receiving reports of them catching fire. Find more technology news here. The potential fire hazard impacts around 350,000 2nd generation Ring doorbells sold in the United…
