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Val Demings plans to run for Senate against Rubio, sources say

Florida Rep. Val Demings plans to run for US Senate against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022, two sources familiar with the plan told CNN Tuesday.

Walmart got a boost from shoppers spending their stimulus checks

The latest round of federal stimulus payments of up to $1,400 per person lifted sales at Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, as shoppers used their checks to buy clothing, home goods and other merchandise at stores and online.

Why Biden is not diving into Middle East peace brokering

Another tragic Middle East conflict is offering fresh insight into Joe Biden's sometimes ruthless calculations about the purpose of his presidency and his view of America's global role.

US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45

The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45.

Women lead way in building home for a deserving veteran

A house that is being almost entirely built by women will go to a deserving veteran. Five months from now, Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County will have one last thing to do at a home on Sand Road in Westwood, New Jersey, and that is to hoist the ribbon for the cutting.

South Carolina deputies involved in Jamal Sutherland's death have been fired, sheriff says

The two deputies involved in the in-custody death of Jamal Sutherland have been fired, Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano said a statement tweeted by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

Bank of America will raise its minimum wage to $25 by 2025

Bank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025.

Most states require parental consent for Covid-19 shots for ages 12 to 15, but not all. Here's the list.

Nearly all states require some form of parental or guardian consent for vaccine providers to administer Covid-19 shots to people ages 12 to 15, a CNN analysis finds. But there are a few exceptions.

2 churches host night of prayer to stop gun violence

Religious leaders in Shreveport joined with the community for a night of prayer Monday. The event was the first of the "Save our City" campaign organized by Peaceful Rest Baptist Church and Praise Temple.

Shooting deaths of doctor, 70-year-old woman may be linked, police say

The fatal shooting of a doctor outside a Brentwood, Mo. hotel and a 70-year-old woman in University City may be connected, police say.

School bus carrying 10 students rolls into ditch

The Winterset Community School District said 10 elementary students and a bus driver were involved in a rollover crash Monday in Madison County.

14-year-old arrested for kidnapping, slashing woman's throat

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14-year-old male on Friday with charges of kidnapping, robbery, aggravated battery and tampering with evidence. According to police, the 14-year-old met up with a woman in her twenties at a park on May 3. While at the park, the boy and the woman were in her car when the boy attacked her with a razor blade, slashed her throat several times and choked her.

State offering $1,000 to the unemployed who find jobs

Connecticut's governor is offering a new initiative to get the people of Connecticut back to work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Negotiators say they're not adhering to a deadline for policing bill as Floyd anniversary looms

A bipartisan and bicameral group of congressional negotiators met again Tuesday as they try to craft a compromise bill overhauling the nation's policing laws, with one week left until the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death.

Ethiopian soldiers armed with guns and grenades raid hospital featured in CNN report

Ethiopian soldiers armed with machine guns, sniper rifles and grenades raided a hospital in Ethiopia's war-torn northern Tigray region earlier this week in retribution, doctors say, for a CNN investigation that revealed Ethiopian and Eritrean troops were blocking humanitarian aid to patients there.

New York Mets player suffers nasal fractures after getting hit in the face by a 94 mph fastball

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar will meet with a specialist after he suffered multiple nasal fractures when a 94 mph fastball hit him, the team said Tuesday.

Prophetic investor from 'The Big Short' is betting against Tesla

Michael Burry, one of the investors who became famous for predicting the epic collapse in the housing market in 2008 that was chronicled in the book and movie "The Big Short," has a new favorite stock to bet against: Tesla.

Law professor says businesses can ask for residents to show vaccine card

A COVID-19 conundrum after the latest guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention allowing those vaccinated to go mask less in a number indoor and outdoor situations.

5 ways to repair a friendship (or leave it behind if toxic)

When a friendship hits a stumbling block, how do you know whether to work on the relationship or let it go?

Why the United Nations is stuck on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The deadly ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the kind of challenge you might think the United Nations could address. After all, it played a major role in establishing Israel as a state more than 70 years ago, what Palestinians refer to as the Nakba or "catastrophe." But it's not doing much on this one.

Flooding leads to rescues in Louisiana and Texas, with more rain on the way

Water rescues were underway Tuesday morning in Louisiana's capital region after torrential rain that started a day earlier caused dangerous flash flooding in parts of that state and southeastern Texas.

The real reasons for why Kevin McCarthy is afraid of a January 6 commission

Days after a bipartisan agreement was reached in the House to form a commission to examine the roots and events of the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday that he opposes the bill.

What Joe Biden's tax returns should remind us of (HINT: Donald Trump)

On Monday night, President Joe Biden did something relatively unremarkable: he released his 2020 tax returns, showing that he and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, had made just over $607,000 in the last year and owed federal taxes of $157,000.

Arson suspect arrested in uncontrolled fire burning near Los Angeles

An arson suspect in custody is believed to be responsible for starting the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Southern California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Monday.

Nick Jonas is recovering from bike accident

Singer/actor and recently returned "The Voice" coach Nick Jonas has revealed details following reports he was hospitalized over the weekend.

The housing market is still red hot despite lumber shortage

Americans keep putting money into their homes. And that's great news for Home Depot.

T.I. and Tiny's lawyer says they have not been contacted by police

An attorney representing rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris and his wife, singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an investigation into sexual assault and abuse allegations levied against the couple.

Forbes staffers announce intention to unionize

At Forbes, a publication known for its coverage of the rich and powerful, its employees are fighting for something rather less glamorous: fair pay and job security.

Here's the truth: Raising the capital gains tax won't hurt the economy

The Biden administration recently released plans to increase the top capital gains tax rate for people earning over a million dollars a year to help pay for his American Families Plan. That plan is already under heavy fire from critics who claim it will spur them to curb their investments and destroy jobs. But the truth is, raising the capital gains tax rate won't hurt the economy or cut investments at all.

Judge finds probable cause to move ahead with case against former officer Kim Potter

A Minnesota judge ruled Monday that there is probable cause to support the case against Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April.

More places in the US lift mask mandates. One local leader says the honor system is already not working

Several days since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans can -- for the most part -- ditch their masks, more places are announcing changes to their mask policies, or doing away with the requirement altogether.

After death of Covid-denying president, Tanzania sets roadmap to combat the virus

Tanzania's coronavirus response is getting serious, two months after the death of the country's Covid-denying president.

Biden wants to bring the economy from relief to recovery. A labor shortage may signal trouble for those plans.

Patti Eisenbraun had been anxiously waiting for the pandemic to subside so the dining room and patio at the Brown Iron Brewhouse would be bustling once again.

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially married Originally Pu

Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.

Microsoft board investigated Bill Gates over an alleged affair with employee, report says

Bill Gates's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal.

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially married

Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.

Former Trump officials dodge questions about not defending US Capitol on January 6 as Republicans downplay riot

Two former top Trump administration officials testified before Congress on Wednesday about the Capitol insurrection, dodging questions from Democratic lawmakers about the attack while Republicans at the hearing used their time to criticize the government's investigations into the rioters and question the existence of the insurrection itself.

Gifts arriving for church-goer whose feel-good story went viral

It seemed like a feel-good story had run its course. Then surprises started arriving in the mail. La Verne Ford Wimberly, an 82-year-old retired Tulsa Public Schools administrator, gained global recognition and acclaim in March because she was at the center of a story-gone-viral: She dressed in her Sunday best for a year’s worth of Metropolitan Baptist Church services even though she was watching services from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What we know about UFOs: How the Pentagon has handled reported sightings, mysterious videos and more

For years, the US government largely ignored reports of mysterious flying objects seen moving through restricted military airspace but it is now slowly beginning to acknowledge that UFOs, which the Pentagon refers to as unidentified aerial phenomena, are real.

Man dies on Mt. Everest; colleagues raising money to bring body back home

Family and friends are mourning the death of a Glastonbury man who died while climbing Mt. Everest.

Biden administration notified Congress of $735 million weapons sale to Israel earlier this month, before violence began

The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed US weapons sale to Israel worth $735 million earlier this month, according to two sources familiar with the notification.

Bucknell University condemns 'horrific incident' against LGBTQ student community and orders investigation

Bucknell University condemned a "horrific incident" against the LGBTQ student community that occurred last week and announced investigations are underway.

Bobby Brown opens up about coping with losing Whitney Houston and his kids

As in his 2009 hit, Every Little Step, Grammy Award winning performer Bobby Brown walks with new new purpose and truth.

Foundation’s Guinness World Record brings awareness to suicide prevention

A rock event for the ages. A Maryland foundation earned the Guinness World Record for the most painted rocks in one place at one time.

Nurses' union president criticizes new CDC mask guidance

The president of the country's largest nurses' union has spoken out against updated federal guidance which says that -- with a few exceptions -- people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 don't need to wear face masks in indoor or outdoor settings.

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