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Senator Lindsey Graham ‘dead set’ on confirming nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg

Senator Graham says given how 2020 has turned out a replacement is needed as soon as possible

(CNN) –Senator Lindsey Graham says he’s “dead set” on confirming president Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg. Graham is now arguing they need to appoint a justice as soon as possible given how 2020 has turned out. Meanwhile protesters gathered outside of the Senator’s Washington, DC  home Monday. Some upset with his support to quickly take-up a supreme court nomination…

Study says people are concerned about taking new Coronavirus vaccine

CNN–The race for a new, safe and effective Coronavirus vaccine is on. However, the true hurdle could be getting people to get that shot, say experts. Here in the United States, many are voicing their concerns over the rush to roll out a new vaccine. Mandy Gaither has more in this health minute. Categories: Local News Tags: Vaccine

Smoke from wildfires visible on NASA satellite

More than 30 people have died as a result of the raging wildfires

(CNN) — Smoke from the wildfires on the West Coast is making its way to the East Coast. These are images from a NASA satellite that shows clouds of smoke stretching coast-to-coast. Image: NASA The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the smoke made its way East in two different directions. some of the smoke also drifted into Canada. The…

Christmas comes early for ‘Hobby Lobby’ employees

The employees can expect to see those raises by October first

(CNN) — Some Hobby Lobby employees will be getting an early Christmas gift. Monday the arts and crafts store announced its raising its minimum wage to $17 dollars an hour. That’s more than the store’s current pay. The increase takes effect October first. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, News

Family of Breonna Taylor settles lawsuit for $12 million

CNN– The family of Breonna Taylor settled its lawsuit with the city of Louisville, Kentucky for the wrongful death of Breonna Taylor who was shot and killed while police officers carried out a no-knock search warrant. The settlement was for $12 million and contains a list of required police reforms. Taylor’s mother says today was a win, but it just…

Study reveals ‘Stay at Home’ orders work

Number of COVID-19 cases dropped during 'Stay at Home' orders

(CNN) — As stay-at-home orders popped up in different states this spring as the pandemic hit the United States, the number of COVID-19 infections in those areas dropped. Mandy Gaither shows us the argument behind staying home during a pandemic. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News Tags: pandemic, stay home

Study: Lack of sleep reveals link to appetite control

New details of 2 year study show link to hunger and weight gain

(CNN)— There’s more evidence now that not getting enough z’s makes it harder to control your appetite. In a new study researchers used information from Smartphone sleep tracking data to record sleep quality for 120-thousand people for up to two years. The results of that 2 year study show people with BMI’s of 30 or above, which is considered obese,…

President Trump ‘downplayed’ pandemic because he ‘did not want to create panic’

President Trump: ' I'm a cheerleader for this country, i love our country and i don't want people to be freightened'

(CNN) –President Donald Trump says he knew the virus was highly contagious but says on a recorded inyerview thay he downplayed the dangers to keep the public calm. That’s according to Journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, and recordings obtained by CNN. President Trump responded to the Woodward book Wednesday afternoon, defending his response to the pandemic and confirming he did…

Vaccine trial pauses after volunteer suffers unexplained illness involving spinal cord

National Institute of Health Director: 'despite the urgent need for a vaccine, here will be no compromise on safety'

(CNN) — Drug giant Astrazeneca has paused a trial of its coronavirus vaccine after one volunteer suffered an unexplained illness involving the spinal cord. Speaking to the Senate Health Committee Wednesday, The National Institutes of Health Director Doctor Francis Collins says despite the urgent need for a vaccine, there will be no compromise on safety. Astrazeneca says independent experts will…

2020 wacky weather trends continue

(ABC News) — 2020 has been quite a year– and weather wise that’s no different– from hurricanes in the tropics to major temperature changing out west– a firestorm and at least 76 wildfires— its just seems “so 2020” whitney wild has the latest on the record-breaking weather events wreaking havoc for millions. Categories: National News