CBS NEWS— Behind The Lens: Iceland's Down syndrome dilemma
It's 10:00 p.m. in downtown Reykjavik, and the sun is just starting to set. The light grey hue that has stamped the sky all day now has soft streaks of orange. The summer solstice in Iceland is in full swing.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Argentine gaucho tames with whispers, not whips
SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO, Argentina (AP) There is no whip in sight, no shouting or loud jabs. Not even a firm hand on the reins. And yet Martin Tatta somehow persuades his beloved Milonga to join him in acrobatic feats, from handstands to other poses that even the most understanding horses rarely display.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — For Argentine chemo patients, mirrors can hurt
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — For cancer patients dealing with the physical and psychological trauma of the disease, even looking in the mirror can be difficult. When chemotherapy robs your hair, it's common to feel that a part of your identity goes missing as well.
NBC NEWS — 'Digital kidnapping' alert: How to protect your family from online predators
As parents, we love to take photos of our kids and post them: It's a great way to keep our family and friends in the loop. But experts warn that online predators are watching too, using our posts to track our children.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — A New Kind of Social Network Connects Cooks and Hungry Diners
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — If the latest development in culinary social media catches on, then the trendiest restaurants may no longer be restaurants.
A growing number of apps and websites are taking the traditional chef-diner relationship out of established eateries and into private homes.
CBS NEWS — Climate Refugees: Kiribati
Kiribati, the Pacific island nation with a population of 100,000, faces looming threats due to sea level rise and climate change. The archipelago is made up of 33 coral atolls and lies halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
NBC NEWS — How to protect your personal information from hackers while on spring break
When you check into your hotel on spring break vacation, one of the first things you may do is connect to the Wi-Fi that most resembles the hotel's name. You assume your data is safe — but now hackers are imitating the Wi-Fi at your hotel to steal your personal data. And they have new tricks to make it even tougher to spot.
CNN — George Floyd’s 4-year-old grandniece shot and injured in New Year’s Day shooting
George Floyd’s 4-year-old grandniece, Arianna Delane, was shot and injured after several shots were fired into an apartment in Houston on New Year’s Day, Derrick Delane, the girl’s father, told CNN affiliate KTRK.
CNN —Texas governor orders six points of entry along the southern border to be shut down
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to shut down six points of entry along the US-Mexico border amid a surge in migrants.
CNN— Los Angeles councilman will not resign amid audio scandal and scuffle with protester
Days after video of a scuffle with an activist surfaced, and months after racist remarks on tape went viral, Los Angeles councilman Kevin de León told CNN he will remain on the city council but again faced protests at the council’s scheduled meeting Tuesday.
CNN— Murder charges filed against suspected ‘serial killer’ in 7-Eleven robbery spree shootings
A man who authorities are calling a “serial killer” is facing charges that could lead to the death penalty in a string of shootings that left three people dead and robberies at 7-Eleven convenience stores that gripped cities across Southern California.
CNN— The rightful owners of Bruce’s Beach finally get the official deed 98 years later
In a celebratory and historic ceremony, Bruce’s Beach, an oceanfront property was formally returned to the descendants of a Black couple in Southern California on Wednesday, nearly a century after being wrongfully stripped of the land.
CBS NEWS — The Deciders: Two young voters pushing for change in this election
At 26, Lauren Ethredge is already well known in the Republican party politics of East Texas, often considered the westernmost part of the Deep South. She's from Tyler, the largest and most sprawling city in the region, and is the president of her county's Young Republican club.
PBS FRONTLINE — ‘Voter Suppression At Its Finest’: Wisconsin Citizens Say Missing Ballots, Lines and Coronavirus Kept Them from Being Counted in Election
With just hours before election results are released, many Wisconsin citizens say they never got the chance to cast their votes.
After a chaotic week culminating in a last-minute U.S. Supreme Court order, questions remain about the validity of the process for people who never received their absentee ballots.
CNN — The FBI is investigating the Texas hostage standoff as a ‘terrorism-related’ incident, the agency says
Colleyville, Texas — As the FBI investigates the Colleyville, Texas, hostage standoff as terror-related, the rabbi who was officiating services at the synagogue recalled Monday tossing a chair at the armed intruder before he and his congregants escaped.
CNN — Millions of dollars in jewelry was stolen from an armored truck parked at a rest stop near Los Angeles, officials say
Gems and jewelry worth millions of dollars were stolen from an armored truck parked at a rest stop near Los Angeles, officials said, setting off a multi-agency investigation.
CNN — Body found in submerged car ‘more than likely’ Kiely Rodni, the missing California teen, authorities say
Law enforcement officials believe the body found in a submerged vehicle Sunday is “more than likely” that of Kiely Rodni, the missing 16-year-old last seen almost three weeks ago at a campground party in Northern California, authorities said Monday.
CNN — A Texas officer who shot and killed a woman with schizophrenia in 2019 is found not guilty of aggravated assault
An officer in Baytown, Texas, who fatally shot a woman with schizophrenia in 2019 was found not guilty of aggravated assault by a public servant on Tuesday, a court document shows.
Officer Juan Delacruz shot Pamela Shantay Turner, 45, after initially trying to arrest her because she had outstanding warrants, authorities have said. During a struggle between the two, Turner reached for Delacruz’s Taser and used it on him, police said.
CNN — Family holds memorial for slain Idaho student as police say they’re ‘making progress’ investigating quadruple killing
Authorities are “making progress” in the investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students found dead nearly 10 days ago, a state police spokesperson said Tuesday – a day after the family of one of the victims grieved their loss at a memorial.
CNN — Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to DUI charge
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence of alcohol in May.
Judge Joseph Solga sentenced Pelosi to five days in jail but he will receive credit for two days already served and two days for conduct credit. His remaining one day will be served through a court work program. Pelosi will be on probation for three years and pay upwards of $1,700 in fines.
