NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday at a hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee, after doctors said he had a stroke. He had
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WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The White House Task Force is providing regular updates on the status of COVID-19 in the United States. You can watch the daily conferences below. Past briefings are available in the video player.
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NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. health officials say the flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter, and officials worry it might be a bad sign for the fall. Flu vaccines for years were close to 60% effective against the flu strain that caused the most illnesses last winter, but it proved only 31% effective
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration will “not even consider” changing the name of any of the 10 Army bases that are named for Confederate Army officers. Two days earlier, Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated that he was open to a broad discussion of such changes. “These Monumental and very
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NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties on Wednesday, formally distancing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism that had been a familiar sight at stock car events for more than 70 years. The move comes amid social unrest around the globe following the death in police
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The U.S. Marine Corps is now banning all public displays of the Confederate flag on its installations, including on mugs, bumper stickers, clothing and posters. This comes after the death of black Minneapolis man George Floyd sparked protests across the nation demanding change in the treatment of its black citizens. In a MARADMIN released Friday,
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MINNEAPOLIS (KRDO) — Thousands of people are gathering in Minneapolis Thursday for a memorial service to honor the life of George Floyd, who was killed on May 25 in police custody.Watch below:
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers. Bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked violent protests nationwide and around the world. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was fired May
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – With thunder and possibly tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship for liftoff on a history-making flight to the International Space Station, but the mission was aborted about 15 minutes before the scheduled launch. Another launch date has been set for Saturday. WATCH LIVE from ABC
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota authorities: Police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrested. Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington announced Friday that Derek Chauvin has been arrested. Police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and is in custody for the murder of George Floyd. The first step towards justice.— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) May 29, 2020 The
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee will soon stop providing the names and addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders, after initially arguing doing so would protect those on the front line. Gov. Bill Lee’s administration made the decision this week, conceding that the data may have created a false sense of security to those responding
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WASHINGTON – The White House has announced a ban on travel to the U.S. from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus in Latin America’s hardest-hit country. Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says in a statement Sunday evening that the ban applies to foreign nationals who have been in Brazil in the 14 days before they
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee said in a staff memo that it would be eliminating 107 jobs given the financial impact of COVID-19 on the organization. According to the message obtained by KRDO Thursday, Sarah Hirshland with USOPC said the cuts are a decision to reduce the organization’s expenses
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – The Georgia man who filmed cellphone video of the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery has now been charged with murder. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Thursday that 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan has been arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. Arbery was slain Feb.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando is aiming to reopen its theme parks in early June, a resort official said Thursday, more than two months after the company joined crosstown rivals Disney World and SeaWorld in closing their gates to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Universal Orlando executive John Sprouls asked Orange County Mayor
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A shooting at a Texas naval air station that wounded a sailor and left the gunman dead is being investigated as “terrorism-related,” the FBI said Thursday. The shooting began around 6:15 a.m. Thursday at Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi. The shooter tried to speed through a gate at the base in
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pier 1, the seller of wicker chairs and scented candles, said it will go out of business and permanently close all 540 of its stores. The Fort Worth, Texas- based company said Tuesday that it was unable to find a buyer for its business after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Public health officials in at least two-thirds of U.S. states are sharing the addresses of people who have the coronavirus with first responders. Supporters say the measure is designed to protect those on the front line, but it’s sparked concerns of profiling in minority communities already mistrustful of law enforcement. An Associated Press
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BOGALUSA, La. (AP) – Authorities say 13 people have been shot as a large group gathered in a southern Louisiana city for a memorial service for a man killed earlier this week. Police said no one was killed, but one person was in critical condition after the 9:15 p.m. Saturday shooting in Bogalusa. Investigators say
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WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will help celebrate the Class of 2020 Saturday after graduation ceremonies across the nation were canceled. The Obamas announced again Saturday they’ll be delivering two virtual commencement addresses, reported our partners at 9News. The first address was held at 2 p.m. Eastern for the
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