National All US flights paused during nationwide system outage Jan 11, 2023 If you’re heading to the airport to catch a flight, Wednesday, your day may have just got a little bit longer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that they are dealing with a system… more President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19; experiencing ‘mild symptoms’ Jul 21, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a statement from the White House. https://twitter.com/GeoffRBennett/status/1550133195370156033?s=20&t=6Uu55QmPMf3kA0rQ8Bzn-g… more Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade; states can now ban abortion Jun 24, 2022 The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion via a 6-3 vote. The ruling overturns the near half-century-old decision a few weeks… more Supreme Court strikes down New York conceal carry gun law in major Second Amendment ruling Jun 23, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York state law that made it difficult for most people to obtain a handgun carry permit. The ruling, which was made via a 6-3 vote, is expected to ultimately… more Group of senators announce breakthrough on gun control legislation Jun 13, 2022 WASHINGTON - A group of senators said on Sunday that it had an agreement in principle for gun control legislation, though the lawmakers did not provide specific or detailed legislation. Ten of the signers… more 19 students, 3 adults dead in Texas school shooting; gunman killed by authorities Jun 23, 2022 UVALDE, Texas - A gunman killed at least 19 children at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, according to local authorities. Initial reports said that 14 children and a teacher were killed in the shooting.… more Local college graduate recalls trying to leave Russia when the invasion on Ukraine began Mar 08, 2022 As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, many citizens of both countries are looking to flee the country any way that they can. Justin Collins is a former student at the University of Mount… more Have you received a message to secure your Facebook account? If so, here’s why Mar 01, 2022 (Jordan Miller News) - If you have received a message from Facebook to your account recently, it may have included the following statement: "Your account has the potential to reach a lot more people… more How will the Russia-Ukraine crisis impact the U.S. economy? Feb 24, 2022 Day by day, Americans have seen the price of everyday expenses grow. As President Joe Biden announced sanctions imposed against Russia, the United States are expecting huge financial ramifications on… more Popular baby formula recalled following infant death Feb 18, 2022 A recall has been issued for multiple powdered infant formulas. U.S. health officials are saying three popular powdered infant formulas have been linked to bacterial contamination, hospitalizing four… more Koala bears declared an endangered species Feb 11, 2022 Koala bears have been declared an endangered species in eastern Australia. Experts say the koala population is in "shockingly fast decline", dropping by 30% over the last three years - much of it due… more Local doctor weighs in on pros/cons of children getting Covid-19 vaccine Feb 08, 2022 Last week, it was reported that children in the U.S. as young as six months old could be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine against the Coronavirus by the end of this month. The plan is for federal regulators… more Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, Buckeye Chuck does not. Feb 02, 2022 According to the tradition, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil does not see his shadow, he has predicted an "early… more Children as young as six months old may be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine by end of February Feb 01, 2022 Children as young as six months old could be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine by the end of February, according to reports from NBC News. Federal regulators want to begin gathering data for the two-dose… more Tax season is around the corner; don’t miss these tax breaks Jan 27, 2022 As tax season approaches, it's very important to make sure you are not overlooking important information while you file your taxes. The JMN team has gathered some of these commonly forgotten tax credits… more CDC suggests schools halt football, band, other activities Jan 18, 2022 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now asking most US schools to cancel football, wrestling, band and other school activities in an effort to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus.… more 19 people die in Bronx fire, including nine children Jan 09, 2022 Nineteen people including nine children have died at a five-alarm apartment fire in the Bronx Sunday where at least 66 people were injured according to New York City officials. The apartment, located… more 7 children among 13 dead in Philadelphia rowhouse fire Jan 05, 2022 Fire officials believe seven children children were killed in a Wednesday morning fire in Philadelphia. The death toll is at 13. Fire officials described it as a “tremendous loss of life” and a… more FDA expands Pfizer booster shot for children as young as 12 due to omicron Jan 04, 2022 With the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus surging around the world, the FDA has expanded the Pfizer booster shot to be accessible to children as young as 12 years old Monday. The FDA also said… more CDC shortens Covid-19 quarantine time to 5 days Dec 27, 2021 The CDC shortened the recommended lengths that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19, the organization announced on Monday. The new recommendation is those who test positive… more Biden extends pause on student loan repayments Dec 22, 2021 President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is extending the student loans pause until May 1. The payments have been paused since the beginning of the pandemic. They were set to restarted Feb. 1… more At-home COVID-19 test kits in high demand before holiday travel, gatherings Dec 10, 2021 The spike in COVID-19 infections and concerns over the new omicron variant heading into Christmas is making at-home COVID-19 test kits hard to find just over two weeks away from the big day. Many stores… more White House announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics Dec 06, 2021 The Biden administration announced on Monday that no US government officials will attend the 2022 Beijing Olympics, implementing a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games. https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1467922412113207302?s=20… more Former Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98 Dec 05, 2021 Robert Joseph 'Bob' Dole, a former United States Senate leader and Republican Party candidate for President, has died at the age of 98, according to a tweet from his wife, Elizabeth Dole, on Sunday.… more Watch: Alec Baldwin speaks, says he didn’t pull the trigger in fatal movie set shooting Dec 01, 2021 Alec Baldwin is speaking out more than a month after a prop gun he was holding on a New Mexico film set went off, killing a cinematographer. In an exclusive sit-down interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos,… more Three students killed, six others injured in Michigan school shooting Nov 30, 2021 Three high school students are dead after shots rang out Tuesday at a high school in Michigan. Six others were injured the shooting Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, authorities said. Oakland… more Study shows that political affiliation could affect job hirings if represented on resume Nov 29, 2021 They say there are two topics you don’t discuss at the dinner table. Religion and politics. However, a study shows that if a person's beliefs with the latter are represented on a job application,… more Violence in schools has surged, officials contribute it to Covid-19 pandemic Nov 24, 2021 This school year, reports have shown that violence has gone up in schools from students with the reason being kids staying home for the past year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Rebecca… more U.S. to release oil from reserve in effort to lower gas prices Nov 23, 2021 The Biden administration is releasing oil from the oil reserve in an effort to address the rising gas prices as holidays approach, the White House said in a statement Tuesday. The Department of Energy… more Prepare for near pre-pandemic Thanksgiving travel numbers Nov 22, 2021 AAA is predicting more than 50 million Americans are going to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, approaching pre-pandemic levels. The auto group reported more than 53 million people are… more Biden to transfer presidential power to VP Harris while he undergoes procedure Nov 19, 2021 For a brief period of time, President Joe Biden will transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris for a brief period of time when he is under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy, the White House said.… more Inmate set to die by execution today awaits life-or-death decision by Oklahoma Governor Nov 18, 2021 As the clock winds down, all eyes are on Oklahoma's Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt Thursday as the life of one incarcerated man lies in his hands. The execution of Julius Jones is scheduled for 4 p.m.… more Yearly overdose deaths surpass 100,000 for first time ever Nov 17, 2021 More than 100,000 people died in the United States in a 12-month period for the first time ever, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The overdose deaths spiked by 29%, from 78,056… more Closing arguments begin in Rittenhouse trial Nov 15, 2021 The closing arguments have began in the trial for Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old man, who shot and killed two protestors and injured another during the protests/riots following the death of Jacob Blake… more FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11 Oct 29, 2021 The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 to 11. The lower-dose vaccine is now available for 28 million children in the United… more FBI: Human remains found are confirmed as Brian Laundrie Oct 21, 2021 The FBI of Denver has announced that the human remains located Wednesday in a nature reserve in Florida are those of Brian Laundrie. Officials used dental records to positively identify the body.… more Human remains found in search for Brian Laundrie Oct 20, 2021 After more than a month of searching, human remains have been found in a Florida nature reserve that officials have search for Bryan Laundrie in. “Partial human remains have been found in the Carlton… more White House: Children age 5 to 11 will soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine Oct 20, 2021 Children between the age of 5 to 11 will soon be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a detailed plan announced by the White House Wednesday morning. The 28 million children will be… more Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid complications Oct 18, 2021 The family of Colin Powell announced Monday morning that the former Secretary of State has died from Covid complications. Powell, the first Black Secretary of State, was 84 and fully vaccinated from… more Gabby Petito was strangled to death, according to autopsy Oct 12, 2021 An autopsy has revealed that Gabby Petito was killed by strangulation, according to the Teton County, Wyoming, coroner. In a press conference on Tuesday, Dr. Brent Blue said the 22-year-old woman's… more Pfizer asks for emergency authorization of Covid vaccine for children ages 5-11 Oct 07, 2021 Americans may be one step closer to vaccinating their children between the ages of 5-11, if they choose. Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday that they have submitted an emergency request to the U.S.… more 4 injured in Texas school shooting; police searching for alleged shooter Oct 06, 2021 At least four people have been injured following a shooting at an Arlington, Texas High School. Arlington Police Assistant Chief Kevin Kolbye said during a news conference that four people were hurt… more Facebook releases reasoning behind Monday’s lengthy outage Oct 05, 2021 Facebook and Instagram users were in for a surprise Monday when they were unable to scroll their feeds on Monday when the social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Messenger, went down for nearly… more Dog the Bounty Hunter says he ‘feels close‘ to locating Brian Laundrie alive in remote location Sep 29, 2021 Reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter - Duane Lee Chapman - says he feels close to locating Brian Laundrie, according to reports from TMZ. Laundrie’s fiancé Gabby Petito was found dead in Wyoming… more USPS deliveries will take longer beginning this week as we head into holiday season Sep 29, 2021 You may be standing by your mailbox a little longer waiting for your Christmas card or gifts this year. Beginning Friday, the U.S. Postal Service will start to "implement new service standards" for… more FDA panel overwhelmingly shoots down Covid-19 booster shot in vote Sep 17, 2021 An FDA advisory group voted 16-2 against a Covid-19 booster shot for the general population Friday. Biden’s administration had been pushing for the passage of the booster. The panel first was asked… more Biden to announce mandated vaccines set to impact nearly 100 million Americans Sep 09, 2021 President Joe Biden is planning to make an announcement on Thursday that is going to sweep the nation, including new vaccine mandates. Biden is expected to ask the Department of Labor to issue a rule… more President Biden to announce federal vaccines mandates, push for regularly testing teachers, students Sep 09, 2021 Thursday President Joe Biden is expected to announce federal vaccine requirements for all federal government workers, according to reports from NBC. He’s also expected to make a push for increased testing… more Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium Aug 26, 2021 Thursday evening, the Supreme Court block the CDC from enforcing a federal moratorium that would pause evictions on renters during the Covid pandemic. Biden's administration tried to continue the moratorium… more At least 12 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan bombings Aug 26, 2021 Eleven Marines and one Navy medic have died following bombings in Afghanistan, according to US officials. A number of US troops were also injured. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones… more FDA grants full approval for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine Aug 23, 2021 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech's two-dose vaccine for ages 16 and up. This is now the first and only Covid-19 vaccine to pass. “The FDA’s approval… more Jeopardy host steps down one week after being named new host Aug 20, 2021 Mike Richards is stepping down as the new host of Jeopardy following comments that were brought to light. Richards is accused of making offensive and sexist comments on a podcast several years ago.… more Biden administration plans to offer COVID-19 booster to all Americans starting in September Aug 18, 2021 Top U.S. health officials have announced a plan to start offering Covid-19 booster shots to all Americans beginning in late September. The offer for a third shot will be available to full vaccinated… more More than 200 people dead after earthquake in Haiti, death toll continues to rise Aug 14, 2021 A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has left Haiti devasted. At least 227 people are dead following the earthquake that occurred Saturday. The country is still mourning the assassination of their president,… more Pentagon to require troops to receive COVID vaccine by Sept. 15 Aug 09, 2021 The Pentagon announced a new plan Monday that would require members of the U.S. military to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15. The plan has been endorsed by President Joe Biden. The deadline… more Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final Aug 02, 2021 Simone Biles, arguably the best gymnast to ever touch the mat, will be competing in the balance beam final Tuesday, according to USA Gymnastics. The balance beam final will be Biles’ first event… more Eviction moratorium not extended, set to expire Saturday Jul 31, 2021 Many families may be forced from their homes or apartments as early as Monday as America’s eviction moratorium expires. Due to hardships caused by Covid-19 in 2020, the moratorium was put into place… more CDC reverses course, recommends even vaccinated Americans wear masks Jul 27, 2021 In a somewhat surprising announcement, the Center for Disease Control reversed course on its guidelines regarding masks - now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors while in areas… more Building collapse transitions from rescue to recovery mission; death toll rises to 54 Jul 07, 2021 Many family members are left without answers as the two-week long search for survivors in the Surfside condo collapse has officially been moved to a recovery operation. "To share this news with the… more Policy shift makes way for NCAA college athletes to earn money from name, image Jun 30, 2021 In a major policy shift Wednesday, the NCAA will now allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, according to the organization. The new temporary rules were announced just… more Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by Pennsylvania court Jun 30, 2021 The sex assault conviction of Bill Cosby, 83, has been overturned by Pennsylvania’s highest court. The conviction was overturned after the court found an agreement with a previous prosecutor that… more Derek Chauvin sentenced for murder of George Floyd Jun 25, 2021 396 days after George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer has received his fate. Chauvin, who was found guilty on three counts related to his death, was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison… more Former Browns player Carl Nassib comes out as gay; becomes first active NFL player to announce he’s gay Jun 21, 2021 For the first time in NFL history, an active player in the league has come out as gay. Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, took to Instagram Monday evening to announce he's gay.… more CDC to drop mask requirements for fully vaccinated people May 13, 2021 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) plans to announce that people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear mask or social distance, according to multiple media reports. To be considered fully… more FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12 years old May 10, 2021 On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced they that people between 12 to 15 years of age can now start receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. In December, the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine was… more Woman dies after developing blood clots after getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine, CDC investigating Apr 22, 2021 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating the death of an Oregon woman who developed blood clots after she received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine was put on pause after… more Former officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright’s death Apr 14, 2021 Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop will face criminal charges in his death, according to authorities. Potter, who served on the Brooklyn… more Veteran officer who shot and killed man during Minnesota traffic stop resigns; police chief also steps down Apr 13, 2021 A Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop Sunday in Minnesota has resigned in addition to the city's police chief. Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran and Police Chief… more FDA recommends pause in the use of J&J vaccine after reported blood clots Apr 13, 2021 The United States will reportedly pause the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine "out of an abundance of caution." The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tweeted the news early Tuesday morning.… more Multiple people shot at Tennessee high school Apr 12, 2021 Police are reporting multiple victims have been shot, including an officer, at a Knoxville, Tennessee High School. The city's police department sent a tweet Monday afternoon, confirming they were on… more Reports: Two Capitol officers injured, suspect shot after vehicle ‘rams’ officers Apr 02, 2021 A suspect is in custody after a vehicle attempted to ram into a barrier, leaving two Capitol police officers and the suspect injured, according to a statement released by the Capitol police. The Capitol… more President Biden calls for gun control after 18 people killed in two mass shootings Mar 23, 2021 Just two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden is calling on lawmakers to tighten gun control laws across the United States. Before Biden’s trip to Columbus, Ohio Tuesday, the president… more 8 killed in massage parlor shootings throughout Georgia; most victims identified as Asian women Mar 16, 2021 Authorities are saying a 21-year-old man has been arrested after multiple shootings at Atlanta-area massage parlors Tuesday evening. Rodney Bryant, Atlanta's Police Chief, said three people were gunned-down… more High school announcer calls girls basketball team the n-word, blames it on diabetes sugar spike Mar 13, 2021 An announcer who made racially-charged remarks during a basketball game in Oklahoma has released an apology. Matt Rowan was caught on a hot microphone calling a girls basketball team “F*%king n***ers”… more CHECKS ON THE WAY: Biden signs stimulus bill into effect Mar 11, 2021 President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into effect Thursday afternoon, according to the White House. The bill was signed at 1:30 p.m. in the Oval Office. The bill, approved by… more When will I receive my $1,400 stimulus check? Can college students get it? Who’s eligible? JMN explains Mar 10, 2021 After the Senate made amendments to the third COVID-19 relief package, the House has voted to pass the revised package. The $1.9 trillion bill passed 220-211, mainly along party lines. The bill, named… more CDC says fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, social distancing Mar 08, 2021 According to the Center for Disease Control, people who have been fully vaccinated can gather with with small groups of people from other households without masks or social distancing, even if the other… more Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, including $1,400 stimulus checks Mar 06, 2021 The Senate has passed another COVID-19 Relief package Saturday afternoon. The package, which passed with no republican support, includes $1,400 stimulus checks, $300-per-week jobless benefits, a child… more Tiger Woods hospitalized after rollover crash in LA Feb 23, 2021 Tiger Woods was pulled from the wreckage of a vehicle after he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash around 7:12 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. In a statement… more Reports: Rush Limbaugh dead at 70 Feb 17, 2021 Rush Limbaugh, the media icon who spent decades behind as a radio host discussing politics, died Wednesday morning at the age of 70 following a brief battle with lung cancer, according to his family.… more Two FBI agents killed, three injured while executing warrant Feb 02, 2021 According the FBI’s Miami Bureau, two agents were killed and three others were injured in a shooting while executing a search warrant Tuesday morning in Sunrise Florida. Officials confirmed the suspect… more Punxsutawney Phil emerges; predicts six more weeks of winter Feb 02, 2021 COVID-19 didn’t deter Punxsutawney Phil from leaving his home as he emerged to give his yearly prediction: SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER! “Whether you’re hoping for six more weeks of winter fun or… more Rapper Silento, known for ‘Whip/Nae Nae’ song charged in murder of cousin Feb 01, 2021 Rapper Silento, who's real name is Ricky Hawk, was arrested on murder charges Monday afternoon, according to the DeKalb County Police Department. Hawk, 23, was charged in the alleged shooting death… more President Biden overturns Trump’s ban on transgender soldiers Jan 25, 2021 Monday morning President Joe Biden signed an executive order to repeal former President Donald Trump's ban against transgender people serving in the U.S. military. "President Biden believes that gender… more Second impeachment trial for former President Trump set to begin week of Feb. 8 Jan 22, 2021 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Friday that the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump will begin the week of February 8. The trial date was set after Republican… more ‘Home run King’ Hank Aaron dead at 86 Jan 22, 2021 Hank Aaron, a Hall of Fame baseball player with the Braves in both Atlanta and Milwaukee, has died, according to multiple reports. Aaron, elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, finished his career… more Republican Congresswoman files articles of impeachment against President Biden Jan 21, 2021 Articles of impeachment have been filed against newly sworn in President Joe Biden. Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, posted to Twitter that she had filed the articles of… more Three soldiers killed in military helicopter crash Jan 20, 2021 Officials report that three U.S. soldiers have died in a military helicopter crash Wednesday night. In a press conference Wednesday night, NY officials said the New York Army National Guard UH-60 medical… more U.S. Army soldier from Northeast Ohio arrested with plans to blow up NYC’s 9/11 memorial Jan 19, 2021 A U.S. Army soldier from Northeast Ohio was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on terrorism charges after talking online about blowing up the 9/11 Memorial in New York City and planned to attack U.S. soldiers… more