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US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in women’s all-around as we wait to hear from Biles
United States gymnast Sunisa Lee took the gold in the women’s all-around event in an unexpected win Thursday. Fellow gymnast Simone Biles did not compete. The video above shows some of the scenes from Lee’s gold medal performance, as well as reaction from he father John. Lee scored a 57.433 total, beating out Brazil’s Rebreca… -
Straight from DC: Infrastructure deal, masks recommended in Congress
Straight Arrow News Political Producer Annie Anderson covers the big stories out of the nation’s capitol, including progress on an infrastructure deal, a recommendation for masks in Congress, and Texas Democrats expected to testify in D.C. The Senate voted Wednesday night to start work on a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package. The vote came after… -
After brief respite, firefighters’ battle on the West Coast to get tougher
After firefighters got a brief respite in their battle against two major fires on the West Coast Tuesday, their job is expected to get a lot tougher throughout the rest of the workweek. The video above shows what California’s Dixie Fire looked like Tuesday, and includes interviews with a CalFire spokesperson and two people who… -
More vaccine mandates in place as Biden considers requirement for federal workers
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is considering requiring all federal workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The statement came in response to a reporter question after Biden spoke at the office of the Director of National Intelligence. The video above shows the back and forth between President Biden and reporters. “We have a pandemic because… -
New video: Chemical explosion in Germany kills at least two, injures dozens
An explosion at a chemical company in an industrial park in Germany killed at least two people and injured 31 Tuesday. The raw video shows the emergency response to the explosion. Five people are still missing. “The search for the missing continues at high pressure. Unfortunately hope of finding them alive is fading rapidly,” Chempark… -
Police give emotional testimony in first Jan. 6 riot committee meeting
Tuesday was an emotional day on Capitol Hill for the police officers who testified at the first riot committee meeting. The video above shows highlights of their testimony. “I too was being crushed by the rioters,” Sgt. Aquilino Gonell said. “I could feel myself losing oxygen and recall thinking to myself, ‘this is how I’m… -
Even some vaccinated people may need to wear a mask when indoors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Tuesday that some vaccinated people wear a mask indoors. The recommendation would only affect vaccinated people in parts of the United States where COVID-19 is surging. After months of falling cases, deaths and hospitalizations, the trend began to change at the beginning of the summer. The delta… -
Georgia man pleads guilty to killing four people in Atlanta spa shootings
A Georgia man pleaded guilty to four of the eight deaths in multiple Atlanta-area spa shootings Tuesday. Robert Long was given four life sentences, but avoided the death penalty following the plea. The video above shows the sentence being handed down by Cherokee County Superior Court Chief Judge Ellen McElyea. Police have said the attacks… -
Out at the Tokyo Olympics: Osaka upset, Biles pulls out during team finals
7/28 UPDATE: In a statement released early Wednesday morning, USA gymnastics announced star gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States in action on the vault. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson Ariake Tennis Park – Tokyo, Japan – July… -
Long time coming: Iraq combat mission to end by end of year
President Joe Biden announced Monday the United States’ nearly 20-year combat mission in Iraq will end by the end of 2021. The video above is from a Monday meeting at the White House between President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. “Our shared fight against ISIS is critical for the stability of the region,… -
A Second GOP Trump critic appointed to Jan. 6 riot investigation
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of a second Republican to sit on the investigative committee for the Jan. 6th riot at the Capitol. This after she rejected two of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s picks for the committee. The raw video above shows Minority Leader McCarthy’s reaction on Monday to the announcement. “Today,… -
Impressive new video: Storm creates massive wall of sand in China
Video captured Sunday showed quite the sight! A massive wall of sand formed engulfing parts of northwestern China. The video above shows the sandstorm, as well as, the aftermath. The sandstorm hit the Gansu Province Sunday afternoon. In Dunhuang City where the ancient Mogao Caves are located, a wall of sand over 328 feet high… -
A new “vaccinate or get tested” requirement comes to New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday all city employees will be required to vaccinate by September 13th or get tested once a week. The video above shows clips from Mayor de Blasio’s announcement. “We’re also going to reinforce for all city government workers starting on Monday, reinforcing very clearly: If you are…
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