Gunman kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party
A man opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado, killing six people before killing himself.
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US pipeline company halts operations after cyberattack
A cybersecurity attack forced a U.S. company that operates a major energy pipeline to temporarily halt all pipeline operations.
China's rocket out of control, expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere
Falling debris pose very little threat to human safety
Weighing in at nearly 20 tons with a standing height of 10-stories, the Chinese Long March 5B rocket is spiraling out of control and set to reenter Earth's atmosphere this weekend. The rocket's boosters and other remnants were supposed to…
4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in George Floyd's death
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights.
US hiring slows to 266,000 jobs in April; unemployment rises to 6.1%
America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
US supports waiving intellectual property rules on coronavirus vaccines
The Biden administration is throwing its support behind efforts to waive patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to speed the end of the pandemic.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump's suspension from platform
Facebook's quasi-independent Oversight Board voted to uphold his ban from the platform after his account was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
President Joe Biden is setting a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4. The goal also includes fully vaccinating 160 million adults by then.
Biden raises US refugee cap to 62,500 after facing blowback for delay in easing Trump limit
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
As Andrew Brown Jr. is laid to rest, the circumstances around his death remain unclear
Funeral for Andrew Brown happening now
Originally Published: 03 MAY 21 05:16 ET Updated: 03 MAY 21 07:21 ET By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) -- The family of Andrew Brown Jr. will say goodbye to the 42-year-old Monday as they continue to demand answers, 12 days…
'I think we can confidently say the worst is behind us'
U.S. has more than 100 million people vaccinated against Covid-19, according to CDC
Originally Published: 01 MAY 21 02:02 ET Updated: 01 MAY 21 18:15 ET By Madeline Holcombe and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) -- The United States has fully vaccinated more than 100 million people against Covid-19, according to the US Centers…
Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress, dead at 89
'After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis'
Originally Published: 01 MAY 21 16:34 ET Updated: 01 MAY 21 17:03 ET By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) -- Olympia Dukakis, an Oscar-winning actress for her role in "Moonstruck," died Saturday in New York City. She was 89 years old.…
Former New York Jets player dies in a fishing accident
The 77-year-old's cause of death has not been determined
Originally Published: 01 MAY 21 14:42 ET By Kay Jones, CNN (CNN) -- A former player for the New York Jets died in an accident during a fishing tournament in Texas on Thursday, according to tournament officials and the Texas…
2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others also dead in N.C. standoff
Two deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff in North Carolina, a sheriff's office said Thursday.
US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining virus cases.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died at age 90
Remembering Michael Collins
Originally Published: 28 APR 21 13:16 ET Updated: 28 APR 21 14:22 ET By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) -- Michael Collins, the NASA astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has died…
Feds execute warrant at Rudy Giuliani's NYC home, source says
A law enforcement official tells the Associated Press that federal investigators have executed a search warrant at Rudy Giuliani's Manhattan residence.
CDC eases mask guidance, says vaccinated Americans can mostly go without them outdoors
U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Here's more on the latest guidance.
Justice Department investigating Louisville policing over Breonna Taylor's death
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Kentucky, after the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police.
Supreme Court to take up appeal over right to carry gun for self-defense
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.
'Nomadland' wins best picture at 93rd Academy Awards. See the full list of winners.
"Nomadland," a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture at the 93rd Oscars. See the full list of winners here.
The First United Methodist Church hosted a Black History Exhibit
VICTORIA, Texas - Earlier today, People from all across the crossroads came out to attend the black history exhibit. Attendees discussed the importance of remembering black history, brought paintings from Houston to display and took a moment to sing together…
US health panel urges restarting J&J COVID-19 vaccinations
A U.S. health panel says it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
COVID-19 hospitalizations tumble among US senior citizens; plus more virus news
COVID-19 hospitalizations among older Americans have plunged more than 70% since the start of the year, and deaths among them appear to have tumbled as well.
