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Kent State student Alan Canfora waves a flag at National Guardsmen on a practice field near Prentice Hall on the Kent State campus, May 4, 1970. Moments later, after the Guardsmen went back up Blanket Hill, they turned and fired on students and protesters, killing four students and wounding Canfora and eight others.

Kent State shooting survivor Alan Canfora dies at 71

Akron Beacon Journal/AP December 29, 2020

Alan Canfora, who was one of nine students who were wounded in the 1970 Kent State shootings but survived, has died. He was 71.Canfora died Dec. 20 at home from an illness unrelated to COVID-19, according...

The first known case of the new Covid-19 variant was discovered in Colorado on Dec. 29, according to state health officials.

Here’s what we know about the new Covid-19 variant found in Colorado

Amir Vera, CNN December 29, 2020

(CNN) -- The first known case of the new Covid-19 variant was discovered in Colorado Tuesday, according to state health officials.The variant, called B.1.1.7, has been linked to the United Kingdom. The...

Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, speaks at the May 4 commemoration ceremony Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

Justice Department won’t pursue charges against officers in Tamir Rice shooting

(CNN) -- The US Justice Department announced Tuesday it found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal charges against two officers in relation to the fatal 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice in an...

Infographic Credit: American Federation of Teachers

Some say Kent State could improve adjuncts’ experience despite Forbes No. 4 employer ranking

Josie Bixler Reporter December 29, 2020

Employees felt Kent State was better than other employers they’ve worked for in the past, according to a Forbes survey. However, is “better than” good enough?Some employees argue that Kent State...

Stafford, United Kingdom - December 24 2020: Solarwinds logo seen on the smartphone screen, with simple brute force attack code with HACKED word on the blurred background. NOT A MOTAGE, REAL PHOTO.

KSU systems potentially hacked in widespread SolarWinds breach

Connor Steffen, TV2 reporter December 29, 2020

Kent State University is among at least 24 other organizations that are potentially affected by a widespread software hack blamed on Russia, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).The university...

Andre Maurice Hill, 47, was shot and killed by Officer Adam Coy within seconds of their encounter, as Hill walked toward Coy holding an illuminated cell phone in his left hand.

Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man

Farnoush Amiri, AP December 28, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill — a Black man who was holding a cellphone — and refusing...

Police attempt to stop journalists from recording footage outside the Shanghai Pudong New District People's Court, where Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan - who reported on Wuhan's Covid-19 outbreak and placed under detention since May - is set for trial in Shanghai on December 28, 2020.

Chinese journalist who documented Wuhan coronavirus outbreak jailed for 4 years

Nectar Gan and James Griffiths, CNN December 28, 2020

(CNN) -- An independent Chinese journalist who reported from Wuhan at the height of the initial coronavirus outbreak has been jailed for four years by a Shanghai court, her lawyer said Monday.Zhang Zhan,...

The Capitol dome on November 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. 

House passes measure to increase stimulus checks to $2,000

(CNN) -- The House of Representatives on Monday passed a measure to increase stimulus checks for Americans under a certain income level to $2,000 after President Donald Trump championed the effort, sending...

A new image of Nashville bomber Anthony Quinn Warner was released by the FBI Memphis Field Office.

Investigators are looking at ‘any and all possible motives’ after identifying Nashville bomber

(CNN) -- Investigators are looking at "any and all possible motives" in the Nashville explosion after identifying the bomber as Anthony Quinn Warner.Warner, a 63-year-old described by one neighbor as...

Andre Maurice Hill, 47, was shot and killed by Officer Adam Coy within seconds of their encounter, as Hill walked toward Coy holding an illuminated cell phone in his left hand.

Officer faces termination over fatal shooting of Black man

Farnoush Amiri, AP December 28, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fate of a white Columbus police officer who fatally shot a Black man last week hangs in the balance after a disciplinary hearing Monday that may result in his termination.Columbus...

Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski returned to the team's facility Thursday, 10 days after the first-year coach tested positive with the virus and after he missed Cleveland's playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Browns’ playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

Dennis Waszak Jr., AP December 28, 2020

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Baker Mayfield coughed up the ball — and the Cleveland Browns' chances to wrap up a playoff spot.After a 23-16 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, the Browns will need...

The Capitol dome on November 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. 

House to vote Monday evening on increasing stimulus checks to $2,000

(CNN) -- The House of Representatives will vote on Monday on a measure to increase stimulus checks for Americans under a certain income level to $2,000 after President Trump signed a sweeping coronavirus...

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