Gayle King Previews 'ACM Presents: Our Country' Performances: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani & More! (Exclusive)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

Convicted rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching coronavirus in prison with reports suggesting he is "suffering badly".

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

If you have to be quarantined somewhere, Tracy Morgan's house isn't a bad spot! 

Jada Pinkett Smith's mother, Adrienne Banfield-Jones, is hoping her story will help someone else who might be struggling while in quarantine. 

Blake Shelton was among the slew of performers for ACM Presents: Our Country on Apr. 5, and he ended his segment attempting to tell everyone to “stay safe” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Only when he went to say the words, it came out as “stay stace.” Girlfriend Gwen Stefani, 50, was there with him as the couple performed their duet “Nobody But You.” She doubled over laughing into his chest as he tried to correct himself by saying “say safe” and fans are swooning over how adorable these two are.

ACM Presents: Our Country spurred immediate sales gains for the songs performed on the two-hour CBS TV special, according to initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

It's crystal clear, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton haven't lost that flirty playfulness they've had with each other since they began their very public romance in 2015.On the heels of Shelton's blunder, where he mistakenly said 'say stace' instead of 'stay safe' after their performance during Sunday's ACM Presents: Our Country special, the Don't Speak singer couldn't resist poking fun at her beau.Stefani, 50, has since taken to Instagram and shared a clip of the mishap with the caption: '#saysace Gx @blakeshelton.' Flirty fun: Gwen Stefani couldn't resist teasing Blake Shelton for 'stay safe' mishap during their 'ACM Presents: Our Country' performance on SundayShowing he too could laugh at himself, the country crooner followed up his

Alicia Keys' book, is the first to be released on Oprah Winfrey's imprint, An Oprah Book — and the singer says that holds a special place in both their hearts. 

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie might not physically be together, but they're there for each other amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Being one of the most popular singers in country music, Blake Shelton usually has a way with words. That is until he flubbed his words after he and his girlfriend Gwen Stefani performed during the "ACM Presents: Our Country special."

Quarantining at home together hasn't put a damper on the romance between Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. The couple's chemistry couldn't be denied during their performance on the "ACM Presents: Our Country" special on Sunday night.They sang a duet, "Nobody But You," by the fire at Shelton's home in Oklahoma.

Though the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards were pushed back to Sept. 16 from the original air date of April 5 due to the coronavirus pandemic, that didn’t stop country acts for performing for fans. On April 5, more than 20 artists joined forces for the two-hour televised special ACM Presents: Our Country on CBS.

Country’s biggest stars came together for a special night on Sunday, joining together for “ACM Presents: Our Country”, a series of performances recorded from their homes as the country practices social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Some of the biggest names in country music came together, at least in spirit, for the star-studded TV special , bringing fans and viewers fun, powerful performances from their homes.

Some of the biggest names in country music came together, at least in spirit, for the star-studded TV special , bringing fans and viewers fun, powerful performances from their homes.

Country's biggest stars came together for a special night on Sunday, joining together for a series of performances recorded from their homes as the country practices social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Country's biggest stars came together for a special night on Sunday, joining together for a series of performances recorded from their homes as the country practices social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

On Sunday night (April 5), country's biggest names gathered -- virtually, of course -- to celebrate the power of music with ACM Presents: Our Country. The two-hour-long event replaced the annual ACM Awards, which were originally scheduled for Sunday night in Las Vegas, though, due to the coronavirus, have been postponed to September.

Being quarantined together has clearly only grown Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani‘s connection.

Being quarantined together has clearly only grown Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's connection. 

Shania Twain may have performed virtually for fans on Sunday night’s “ACM Presents: Our Country” special — but that doesn’t mean she didn’t have an in-person audience.

During ACM Presents: Our Country on Sunday night (April 5), power couple Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani got in on the fun with an at-home performance recorded in Oklahoma. "We're happy to be [here], hiding away from everybody doing what we're supposed to do: drinking all day," said Shelton, to which Stefani replied with a laugh, "Not me!"Shelton said he and Stefani originally planned to perform together at the ACM Awards, scheduled for Sunday night and now taking place in September due to the coronavirus.

ACM Presents: Our Country really wouldn’t have felt complete without hearing from Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. The happy couple were generous enough to take time out to send in a performance for the CBS special, all filmed from the comfort of their backyard. There pair have performed their hit Nobody But You acoustically before, but just seeing them bundled up in big coats, performing next to a big yard fire, knowing their part to keep their loved ones safe by social distancing, made the performance all the more powerful.

On Sunday (April 5), the Academy of Country Music Awards were supposed to take place in Las Vegas. But due to the coronavirus, the celebratory event has been pushed to Sept 16. In its place, CBS aired a special at-home concert, ACM Presents: Our Country, hosted by Gayle King.

There's nothing like the healing power of music. Country music's biggest stars are joining the masses in practicing social distancing and staying at home in response to the Coronavirus.

Gwen Stefani has announced that her Just A Girl residency dates in Las Vegas have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 50-year-old Fullerton, California native took to her Twitter to make the sad revelation.She wrote: 'My May Just A Girl Vegas residency shows are no longer able to happen, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC regarding events. Sad times:Gwen Stefani (seen performing in February) has announced that her Just A Girl residency dates in Las Vegas have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even consummate professionals Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie have their breaking points when it comes to reporting on the coronavirus outbreak daily.

Like many women across the globe, Taraji P. Henson was set to walk down the aisle and wed the love of her life this summer, however, the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a change of plans for her special day.

A fireside serenade with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, a cross-country performance from Lady Antebellum and Shania Twain rocking it from her barn — Sunday’s “ACM Presents: Our Country” special is shaping up to be an unmissable television event!

A fireside serenade with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, a cross-country performance from Lady Antebellum and Shania Twain rocking it from her barn — Sunday’s special is shaping up to be an unmissable television event!

Gwen Stefani has announced that all of her Just a Girl concerts scheduled for May 2020 have been canceled because of the health crisis.

Kristen Bell is telling it like it is when it comes to being cooped up with family amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Kristen Bell is telling it like it is when it comes to being cooped up with family amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

After recently setting the internet ablaze last week with an emotional, entertaining installment of , country music couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are headed to CBS for a new musical special.

After recently setting the internet ablaze last week with an emotional, entertaining installment of , country music couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are headed to CBS for a new musical special.

Country music is bringing us hope and entertainment in this difficult time of coronavirus.

Gwen Stefani has shaved stripes into the side of boyfriend Blake Shelton’s head to help style his new mullet.