Sheriff investigating whether Florida commissioner broke state law with vaccine event, VIP list Video Icon Video
Oregon family goes 12 days without power A family in Canby will get their first warm night in their own home Tuesday after nearly two weeks without power while thousands of other PGE customers across seven Oregon counties remain in the cold and dark. Video Icon Video
‘Bringg kids bacc’: Vandals target California school board members, leaves note Two school board members in the Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) had their property vandalized last week and one of the vandals left a note calling for an end to distance learning. Video Icon Video
What’s next for Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s fortune? Longtime friend files lawsuits Two recently-filed lawsuits in Clark County District Court claim Tony Hsieh’s longtime assistant and friend, Mimi Pham, is entitled to some of his wealth and that Hsieh’s estate and companies he owned owe her money. Video Icon Video
‘His face came through your windshield’: Agents interview South Dakota AG about deadly crash Two newly released videos show investigators questioning South Dakota’s attorney general after he struck and killed a man with his car. Video Icon Video
Watch: Video shows ice breaking away from Lake Michigan after deep freeze Due to westerly winds and above-freezing temperatures, ice has been breaking away from Lake Michigan. Video Icon Video
South Dakota House moves to impeach AG after fatal crash South Dakota House lawmakers on Tuesday began impeachment proceedings against the state’s attorney general, who is facing misdemeanor charges for striking and killing a man with his car and is already under pressure to resign. Video Icon Video
Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze Bats are among numerous wildlife believed to have taken a beating in the South, a region unaccustomed to such a severe and prolonged cold snap. Many species migrate there for winter precisely because of its normally mild weather.
Missouri day care under investigation after toddler found outside in the cold A Missouri day care center is under investigation after a 3-year-old was found outside during freezing temperatures. Video Icon Video
‘It’s like my skin tone!’: Ballet student goes viral on TikTok for pointe shoe unboxing video A University of Oklahoma ballet student has gone viral on TikTok. Her video, which garnered over a million views, captured a special moment for the ballerina: unboxing a new pair of pointe shoes that were made just for her. Video Icon Video
Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze Bats are among numerous wildlife believed to have taken a beating in the South, a region unaccustomed to such a severe and prolonged cold snap. Many species migrate there for winter precisely because of its normally mild weather.
Judge bans enforcement of Biden’s 100-day deportation pause A federal judge late Tuesday indefinitely banned President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations.
Parents find 5,000 fentanyl pills in child’s toy from thrift store A child’s toy bought at an Arizona thrift store turned out to be stuffed with what police believe was thousands of pills of the dangerous drug fentanyl.
Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze Bats are among numerous wildlife believed to have taken a beating in the South, a region unaccustomed to such a severe and prolonged cold snap. Many species migrate there for winter precisely because of its normally mild weather.
Sheriff investigating whether Florida commissioner broke state law with vaccine event, VIP list A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a commissioner broke state law by putting herself on a VIP vaccine list and quietly picking her district to solely receive vaccines. Video Icon Video
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister dies from COVID-19 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s eldest sibling, and only sister, died of COVID-19 complications Wednesday morning.
Former aide says Cuomo kissed her, suggested strip poker A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.
Bruce Springsteen drunken driving charge dropped, fined $500 The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker’s blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn’t warrant the charges.
‘One in a million’: Rare half male, half female cardinal spotted in Pennsylvania A longtime birdwatcher in Pennsylvania had what he called a “once-in-a-lifetime” bird sighting — a rare cardinal that appeared to be half male and half female. Video Icon Video
Should the military continue to be allowed to police itself on sexual assault? Retired general and Pentagon weigh in Video Icon Video
US report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince-sources The Biden administration is expected to release a declassified U.S. intelligence report on Thursday finding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, four officials familiar with the matter said. Video Icon Video
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big ‘real world’ test; equally effective for young and old The vaccine was 92% effective at preventing severe disease after two shots and 62% after one. Its estimated effectiveness for preventing death was 72% two to three weeks after the first shot, a rate that may improve as immunity builds over time.
Saudi Arabia says crown prince had ‘successful’ surgery Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underwent a “successful surgery” for appendicitis on Wednesday, the royal court said, and he left the hospital soon after the operation.
Sheriff investigating whether Florida commissioner broke state law with vaccine event, VIP list Video Icon Video