Federal judges block transgender restrictions in 2 states
Federal judges on Wednesday temporarily blocked an Arkansas law banning gender confirming treatments for transgender youth and a West Virginia ban on trans athletes in women's sports.
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News to Know (7/22/21)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - New covid-19 infections in the U.S. have more than tripled in a month as health authorities battle mis-information about vaccines and the more contagious delta variant spreads nationwide. In…
Blue Origin's Bezos reaches space on 1st passenger flight
Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
News to Know (07/20/2021)
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AP: Two Baltimore, Maryland officers shot, suspect killed
WOODLAWN, Md. (AP) — Two Baltimore city police officers were shot and a suspect was killed as a U.S. Marshals’ task force served a warrant outside a mall Tuesday morning, a Baltimore County police spokeswoman said. The police officers were…
Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals
The conversation came less than a month after the two leaders met in Geneva.
CDC: Vaccinated teachers, students, don't need to mask in school
The Centers for Disease Control update guidance, saying that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside schools.
News to Know (07/09/2021)
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SURFSIDE, Fla. - As the death toll in the Surfside condo disaster rose sharply, officials announced the end of the rescue effort and the beginning of the recovery. Searchers, clergy and others…
Lifetime concealed carry gun permit coming to Alabama next year
Gun carriers in Alabama may not need to renew their permits anymore because a lifetime concealed carry option is coming next year.
News to Know (7/1/21)
MANHATTAN, N.Y. - CBS News has learned a Grand Jury in Manhattan has indicted former President Trump's family business...the Trump Organization. The allegations are in connection with a tax investigation into…
News to Know (06/28/2021)
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Four State Area tackles the fireworks shortage
You may not realize it looking at local store shelves, but the United States is dealing with a fireworks shortage…
US intelligence community releases long-awaited UFO report
The US intelligence community on Friday released its long-awaited report on UAPs, or "unidentified aerial phenomenon."
News to Know (6/8/21)
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. - Two are dead following a crash in Ottawa County Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Highway Patrol says it happened a little after 11:00am yesterday morning on 220 Road north…
News to Know (6/7/21)
MIAMI DADE, Fl. - In South Florida, Miami-Dade police are investigating another deadly mass shooting. three people were killed and several injured at a graduation party early Sunday morning. A state corrections…
News to Know (6/2/21)
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. - The man who tried to rescue 12-year-old Kaylin Brown last week has died. 34-year-old Trevor Hicks was pulled from Shoal Creek by rescue crews on Wednesday. He had…
VA expands benefits for vets exposed to Agent Orange
WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand benefits for disability claims related to conditions caused by certain toxic exposures including Agent Orange. It also includes three new qualifying medical conditions related to the chemical. VA…
News to Know (5/20/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A measure to create a ten-member commission to investigate the January 6th capitol riot is headed to the senate. A divided House passed the measure yesterday with the backing…
News to Know (5/13/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - Beginning at 6:00am and ending at 6:30pm on Thursday May 13th, experts from mercy hospital Joplin are taking your calls and answering your questions regarding the covid-19 vaccine. If…
House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post
House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12
ASSOCIATED PRESS - COVID-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as U.S. regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head…
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now.
News to Know (4/30/21)
PHILIDELPHIA, Penn. - President Biden heads to Philadelphia today to keep pitching his ambitious economic and social agenda. His multi-trillion dollar proposals are aimed at rebuilding infrastructure, creating jobs and providing…
