Doctor says deaths of unvaccinated shouldn't be mocked
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — One doctor says it’s time for Americans to stop shaming the unvaccinated, partly because it’s simply unproductive at this point in the pandemic.
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'Smart guns' promise to keep guns out of the wrong hands
DALLAS (NewsNation Now) — After two decades of reliability questions and concerns, personalized smart guns could finally be hitting the U.S. market soon. Smart guns use technology that only allows them to be fired by an authorized user. While some experts say this could be the future of firearm safety, others worry it’s not practical.
5G: What is it, why do we need it and will it make planes crash?
(NewsNation Now) — The Federal Aviation Administration has named 50 U.S. airports, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Miami, that will be used as “buffer zones” when wireless carriers rollout their 5G C-Band services on Jan. 19.
Lawmakers weigh in on keeping schools open amid COVID surge
(NewsNation Now) — Schools around the country are dealing with another surge of COVID-19, fueled this time by the omicron variant, and mayors in cities including Chicago and New York are doing everything they can to keep schools open for in-person learning.
Uber driver who spent hours stuck on I-95 gets a new job
(NewsNation Now) — An Uber driver who was stranded with a passenger for five hours on I-95 in Virginia during a snowstorm is being rewarded.
Cruise ships facing disruption because of COVID-19 outbreaks
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Excursions on at least four cruise ships based out of Florida were canceled or turned away from ports this past week due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
A Carnival cruise ship from Florida was denied entry into Bonaire and Aruba on Thursday after a few people tested positive on the ship. Instead of making three stops, the ship made only one.
A Royal Caribbean Freedom ship was turned away from Aruba and Curaçao on Wednesday and Thursday after dozens of passengers also tested p
A Carnival cruise ship from Florida was denied entry into Bonaire and Aruba on Thursday after a few people tested positive on the ship. Instead of making three stops, the ship made only one.
A Royal Caribbean Freedom ship was turned away from Aruba and Curaçao on Wednesday and Thursday after dozens of passengers also tested p
With road rage on rise, some tips on defusing tensions
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — As more Americans are getting back on the road, drivers are getting more enraged behind the wheel than ever before.
According to a study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 20,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2021. That’s up 18.4% compared to 2020. Robert Sinclair from the American Automobile Association joined NewsNation’s “Morning in America” to discuss the findings.
“Really, it’s COVID-induced,
According to a study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 20,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2021. That’s up 18.4% compared to 2020. Robert Sinclair from the American Automobile Association joined NewsNation’s “Morning in America” to discuss the findings.
“Really, it’s COVID-induced,
How one father's club makes a difference in Chicago schools
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Chicago resident Joseph Williams is a father of five, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a good parent. Williams says his own experience of growing up without his dad inspired him to start reading books to students in his community.
“I thought it was so important because I grew up without my father really involved in my life, to really have not only been in my children’s lives but to encourage other fathers to be engaged in their children’s lives.”
“I thought it was so important because I grew up without my father really involved in my life, to really have not only been in my children’s lives but to encourage other fathers to be engaged in their children’s lives.”
Staff shortages lead to long lines at US ports of entry
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — Weekend holiday travelers are facing long lines at several U.S. ports of entry across the southern border.
At the port of entry in Brownsville, Texas, there is a reported hour and a half wait. The city of Hidalgo, Texas is reporting a three-hour wait time. In San Luis, its an hour wait time. In Tecate, it’s a nearly two-hour wait.
Some of these wait times are similar to last year’s delays, but overall, people are waiting in their cars much longer in 2021.
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At the port of entry in Brownsville, Texas, there is a reported hour and a half wait. The city of Hidalgo, Texas is reporting a three-hour wait time. In San Luis, its an hour wait time. In Tecate, it’s a nearly two-hour wait.
Some of these wait times are similar to last year’s delays, but overall, people are waiting in their cars much longer in 2021.
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Police in Atlanta searching for real-life 'grinch' who stole gifts from charity group
ATLANTA (NewsNation Now) — Police in Atlanta are searching for a real-life “grinch” who broke into a warehouse, stealing thousands of dollars in donated gifts for needy children, just before the holidays.
Omicron through a nurse's eyes
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — A nurse who has spent the last few weeks on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic says these next few months are going to be an extremely unpleasant period for the country.
Millions call for reduction in trucker's 110-year sentence
DENVER (NewsNation Now) — Millions of Americans have signed an online petition demanding leniency for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, a 26-year-old truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a vehicular homicide in an explosive accident at the base of a Colorado mountain highway that killed four people in 2019.
Photos and video: Long lines for COVID testing across the nation
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — People across the country are lining up to get tested for COVID-19, as the omicron variant continues to spread at an alarming rate. Nationwide, hospitalizations rose about 3% and deaths rose about 7% in the past week.
Author Brad Aronson on how simple acts of kindness matter
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — There’s nothing like realizing that effortless acts of kindness can make someone’s day. Author Brad Aronson made being kind the subject of his book, “Humankind,” which details the story of his wife, Mia, and her battle with cancer.
Chris Noth accused of sexual assault by two women
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — “Sex and the City” star Chris Noth, best known for his role as Mr. Big, and the show’s new HBO Max reboot, “And Just Like That…,” has been accused of sexual assault by two women.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the women, who go by aliases Zoe and Lilly, say it happened in the early 2000’s.
Zoe, 40, told THR that she worked at a high-profile firm where Noth regularly had business. She said Noth, who was 49 at the time, would come by her desk and flirt with her.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the women, who go by aliases Zoe and Lilly, say it happened in the early 2000’s.
Zoe, 40, told THR that she worked at a high-profile firm where Noth regularly had business. She said Noth, who was 49 at the time, would come by her desk and flirt with her.
NewsNation exclusive photo: 100 migrants crammed in truck near border
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — A video and a photo of 100 undocumented migrants packed into a tractor-trailer near Laredo, Texas shows the perilous conditions they’re willing to travel in to reach the United States.
JFK declassified documents: What did we learn?
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — A stockpile of government documents declassified and released by the National Archives does not reveal a “smoking gun” about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a national security attorney told NewsNation.
Dr. Ann McKee on Phillip Adams 'severe' CTE diagnosis
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — An ex-NFL player accused of fatally shooting six people in South Carolina earlier this year was suffering from severe CTE, doctors say.
Search and rescue dogs look for missing tornado victims in Kentucky
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Cleanup and search and rescue efforts are underway in Kentucky, where at least 74 people are dead and more than 100 remain unaccounted for following the massive tornadoes last week that flattened towns across the state.
Payroll program Kronos hit by ransomware attack
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — A ransomware attack on one of the largest human resource companies may affect payroll, time cards, and tracking paid time off.
Neighbors and relief organizations rush to help areas hit by tornado outbreak
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Thousands of people are picking up the pieces after devastating tornadoes ripped across the Midwest and South last week. The storms damaged and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, leaving many without food, clothes and personal belongings.
How to stop porch pirates from stealing your packages
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Black Friday and Cyber Monday might have taken a bit of a hit this year, but it hasn’t stopped Americans from shopping online. And buyers aren’t the only ones keeping an eye out for their packages. Porch pirates are, too.
According to a recent study done by SafeWise, more than 210 million packages have been stolen in the U.S. this year. And the trend of stealing packages from peoples’ homes seems to only keep growing.
“The bad news is that this is probably here to st
According to a recent study done by SafeWise, more than 210 million packages have been stolen in the U.S. this year. And the trend of stealing packages from peoples’ homes seems to only keep growing.
“The bad news is that this is probably here to st
How worried should you be about the omicron variant?
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — The omicron variant has now been detected in three states: California, Minnesota and Colorado, and it’s just a matter of time before that list starts to grow.
Dr. Amish Adalja from Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security says although the World Health Organization classified omicron as a “variant of concern,” there is no reason for the public to panic, at least not yet.
“This is the new normal. We’re going to see new variants arise, and we’re going to have to be pre
Dr. Amish Adalja from Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security says although the World Health Organization classified omicron as a “variant of concern,” there is no reason for the public to panic, at least not yet.
“This is the new normal. We’re going to see new variants arise, and we’re going to have to be pre
'It's a big relief': Supermarket owner reacts to OSHA ruling on Biden's vaccine mandate
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration charged with implementing President Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses is putting those plans on hold. OSHA says it’s suspending its implementation and enforcement of the mandate due to a series of lawsuits and a court order last week.
The ruling by the court ordered that OSHA can take no steps to implement or enforce what is known as an emergency temporary standard “until further court order.”
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The ruling by the court ordered that OSHA can take no steps to implement or enforce what is known as an emergency temporary standard “until further court order.”
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