How to help teens cope in a global pandemic
Teens are struggling during the pandemic, with social isolation, loss and financial woes on top of what’s already a tumultuous time in their…
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These were CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2020
You know it’s been a remarkable year when a devastating global pandemic isn’t the only major story capturing people’s attention. In…
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Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
Continue Reading5 things to know for December 23: Stimulus, pardons, coronavirus, Israel, Walmart
There’s officially nowhere to run: Covid-19 is now on every continent, with Antarctica recording its first cases. Here’s what you need to…
Continue ReadingNew coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has…
Continue ReadingEvery country has vaccine skeptics. In Russia, doctors are in their ranks
News of the first takers of the desperately awaited Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine spurred some hope and excitement amid new lockdowns and…
Continue ReadingProspective jurors in George Floyd’s murder trial are asked to weigh in on Black Lives Matter protests
Prospective jurors in the upcoming criminal trial stemming from George Floyd’s death were sent a questionnaire asking them to weigh in on Black…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says he doesn’t want to cancel Christmas — he just wants people to ‘be more careful’
The high number of holiday travelers during the pandemic has the nation’s top infectious disease expert worried. “I know everyone wants…
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Pueblo-area leaders reveal intent, plans to qualify for state’s 5-Star Certification Program
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — City and county officials outlined their strategy Tuesday to apply for a state program that could help businesses closed or…
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First seniors at long-term care center in Colorado get COVID-19 vaccine
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) — Two local veterans are among the first senior citizens living in a long-term care facility to have a shot at COVID-19…
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California’s 1st Latino US senator brings cheers, anger
LOS ANGELESÂ (AP)Â – California Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Secretary of State Alex Padilla to become the state’s first Latino U.S. senator. But the…
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A couple hid in two Philadelphia churches for 843 days to avoid deportation. Now they are free
For 843 days, Oneita and Clive Thompson took sanctuary in two Philadelphia churches to escape Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Daily life was…
Continue ReadingChicagoans come to the rescue of woman whose Christmas tree was not delivered: ‘I was just overwhelmed with people’s kindness’
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — A Chicago woman is part of the most fragile population: mostly…
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Socially distanced Santa is the best thing to happen to Christmas
The pandemic’s silver linings have been few and far between — reduced work commutes for some, no racist uncle at Thanksgiving and now…
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Covid-19 is now on every continent as Antarctica records its first outbreak
Antarctica has recorded its first Covid-19 case after 36 people tested positive on a research base, according to a statement released by the Chilean…
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Georgia college student who broke Cayman Islands’ quarantine receives reduced sentence
The Georgia college student who broke Covid-19 quarantine rules in the Cayman Islands to visit her boyfriend has received reduced jail time after…
Continue ReadingPolice say assailants targeted 71-year-old grandmother Emma Wright when they shot into her house, killing her
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — There were growing questions Monday night surrounding the murder…
Continue ReadingAccused of seven murders, woman goes on trial in China after 20 years on the run
A woman accused of killing seven people has gone on trial in southeastern China after spending more than 20 years on the run. Lao Rongzhi, 46,…
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Paid Family Medical Leave Colorado state employees to get paid family medical leave
DENVER, Colo. (AP) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced that state employees who have worked for the government for at least a year will soon be…
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