Bob Dole celebrated by Biden and national leaders at Washington funeral
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN A funeral service and tribute ceremony for the late Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole took place in Washington, DC, on Friday,…
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Flying without wings: The world’s fastest trains
Ben Jones, CNN As the world faces up to climate change, short-haul flights look increasingly unattractive to many travelers. The flygskam (flight…
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Los pacientes con covid-19 en este hospital de EE.UU. mueren ‘a un ritmo que nunca antes se había visto’
olivertapia (CNN) — La enfermera Katie Sefton nunca pensó que el covid-19 pudiera tornarse tan malo, y ciertamente no tanto tiempo después de…
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Croatia police save woman, search for child in swollen river
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Police in Croatia say a migrant woman has been rescued from a swollen river on the border with Slovenia, while a search is…
Continue Reading UK court allows Assange’s extradition to US for spying case
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British appellate court has opened the door for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited…
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LeBron James becomes fifth NBA player to reach 100 triple-doubles, but LA Lakers still lose to Memphis Grizzlies
By Matias Grez, CNN Superstar LeBron James became just the fifth player in NBA history to reach 100 triple-doubles for his career, but his feat was…
Continue Reading Muere exestrella de la NFL Demaryius Thomas a los 33 años
olivertapia (CNN) — Demaryius Thomas, quien jugó 10 temporadas en la NFL y es considerado uno de los mejores receptores abiertos en la…
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Beijing Games relying on charters, temporary flights
BEIJING (AP) — Already affected by the pandemic and a partial diplomatic boycott, the Beijing Winter Olympics face another challenge in finding…
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BEIJING (AP) — Already affected by the pandemic and a partial diplomatic boycott, the Beijing Winter Olympics face another challenge in finding…
Continue Reading Jordan detects its first two cases of omicron variant
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The Jordanian health ministry says it has identified its first two cases of the omicron variant of coronavirus. The statement…
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Evergrande can’t pay its debts. China is scrambling to contain the fallout
By Laura He, CNN Business Evergrande has defaulted on its debt. Now Beijing is intervening to prevent a disorderly collapse of the indebted real…
Continue Reading Delta plane makes emergency landing after passenger assaults flight attendant and air marshal, police say
By Andy Rose, Kay Jones and Pete Muntean, CNN A Delta flight from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Oklahoma City on…
Continue Reading Blazers look to a more steady future after stormy start
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The Portland Trail Blazers are having a stormy season with a string of losses, a front office shakeup and trade…
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Delta plane makes emergency landing after passenger assaults flight attendant and air marshal, police say
By Andy Rose, CNN A Delta flight from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles required an emergency landing in Oklahoma City on Thursday night after a…
Continue Reading German lawmakers back vaccine mandate for health workers
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have overwhelmingly backed a bill that requires staff at hospitals and nursing…
Continue Reading Alex Murdaugh faces 21 new charges as prior bond hearing is postponed
By Maria Cartaya and Wesley Bruer, CNN Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina attorney accused of arranging for a former client to kill him so his son…
Continue Reading Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following…
Continue Reading Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Durde grows as 1st Brit to coach full time in NFL
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde is the first British-born coach to get…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Durde grows as 1st Brit to coach full time in NFL
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde is the first British-born coach to get…
Continue Reading India pays tribute to helicopter crash victims ahead of funerals with military honors
By Esha Mitra, Vedika Sud and Rhea Mogul, CNN India was mourning the victims of a helicopter crash that killed 13 people including the…
Continue Reading Report: Trump slammed Netanyahu for congratulating Biden
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli newspaper is reporting that former President Donald Trump earlier this year lashed…
Continue Reading Myanmar government rebuts massacre reports as ‘conspiracy’
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-installed government has described as “fake news” reports that its troops…
Continue Reading Poirier, Oliveira aim to end memorable year with UFC belt
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Dustin Poirier has already had a year to remember. The UFC lightweight cemented his place in mixed martial arts…
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Hillcrest Boys Basketball scores big 68-59 victory over Madison
After going 1-2 in Utah last weekend, the Hillcrest Knights are off to a hot start in Idaho, taking down the Madison Bobcats Thursday night 68-59 on…
Continue Reading Romania enforces new travel measures over omicron concerns
By STEPHEN McGRATH Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania has introduced new travel restrictions and isolation measures for people…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why did China woo away Nicaragua from Taiwan?
BEIJING (AP) — Nicaragua’s decision to sever diplomatic links with Taiwan and recognize China leaves the self-governing island democracy with…
Continue Reading Former NFL star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas dies at age 33
By Andy Rose, CNN Demaryius Thomas, who played 10 seasons in the NFL and is considered one of the best wide receivers in Denver Broncos history, was…
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Idaho Falls Boys Basketball takes down Skyline 60-48
The Idaho Falls Tigers are 2-0 in the 2021-22 school year against the Skyline Grizzlies following a 60-48 victory Thursday night at…
Continue Reading SenseTime hit with US investment ban as it prepares to go public
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business SenseTime’s big stock market debut may have hit a major snag because of tensions between the United States and…
Continue Reading Ukrainian military long on morale but short on weaponry
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and threw its support behind separatists…
Continue Reading YouTuber discovers submerged car of teens who disappeared 21 years ago
By Amy Simonson and Mallika Kallingal, CNN A scuba-diving YouTuber, who has made it his mission to find missing people, discovered the vehicle of two…
Continue Reading Tunisia: LGBT activist’s assault by police seen as a pattern
By FRANCESCA EBEL Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Police violence is among the myriad challenges that LGBTQ people experience in Tunisia,…
Continue Reading Israel extends travel restrictions for a further 10 days
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Prime Minister and Health Minister are extending Israel’s tough travel restrictions including its entry ban on…
Continue Reading Suecia recupera los nombres de lugares que IKEA usa en sus productos
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Bolmen: tu escobilla para inodoro. Toftan: tu bote de basura. Misterhult: tu lámpara de bambú. Esos nombres…
Continue Reading The AP Interview: ‘We want justice’ on climate, Nakate says
By CARA ANNA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Climate activist Vanessa Nakate spoke to The Associated Press and reflected on the whirlwind…
Continue Reading Palestinians freed after hunger strikes have lifelong damage
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press SILAT AL-DHAHR, West Bank (AP) — The few Palestinian prisoners who have succeeded in using prolonged hunger…
Continue Reading Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers’ 36-28 loss
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second half. Mike Tomlin had seen…
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How to prepare your garden for next season
Pela has put together a gardening to-do list to help you start preparing for spring while waiting out the cold months of the year.…
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How social selling targets customers online and helps companies sell you products
Vocal Video compiled a list of 10 ways that social selling targets customers online and helps companies sell products. Here’s what you should know…
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Consumer products with the most injuries in 2020
From swimming pools to the latest kitchen gadgets, products that enhance our lives can also be dangerous. BuyersGuide.org analyzed data from the U.S.…
Continue Reading ‘I am dead here’: Lebanese join Mideast migrants to Europe
By BASSEM MROUE ASSOCIATED PRESS TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese have been setting off from their country’s Mediterranean shore to attempt…
Continue Reading Former NFL star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas dies at age 33
By Andy Rose, CNN Demaryius Thomas, who played 10 seasons in the NFL and is considered one of the best wide receivers in Denver Broncos history, was…
Continue Reading Police in China send girl, 14, back to parents who allegedly tried to sell her into marriage for $40,000
By Cheryl Ho, CNN Police in northwestern China broke up the wedding of a 14-year-old girl whose parents allegedly tried to sell her into marriage…
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UN: Afghanistan’s economy is collapsing `before our eyes’
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that Afghanistan’s economic collapse “is…
Continue Reading UN: Afghanistan’s economy is collapsing `before our eyes’
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that Afghanistan’s economic collapse “is…
Continue Reading Quick shines with 27 saves as Kings smother Stars 4-0
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Arthur Kaliyev scored as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Dallas Stars 4-0.…
Continue Reading Muere la actriz mexicana Carmen Salinas a los 82 años
olivertapia (CNN Español) — La actriz mexicana Carmen Salinas falleció este jueves, informó su familia a través de la cuenta verificada de…
Continue Reading Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 by forcing an…
Continue Reading A jury found Jussie Smollett guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime. Here’s what comes next
By Omar Jimenez and Travis Caldwell, CNN Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty Thursday on five counts of felony…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Dec. 10: Covid, Jan. 6, Immigration, Robberies, Jussie Smollett
By AJ Willingham, CNN Could the supply chain nightmare be coming to an end? Yes and no. Port congestion is easing, deliveries are speeding up and…
Continue Reading A jury found Jussie Smollett guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime. Here’s what comes next
By Omar Jimenez and Travis Caldwell, CNN Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty Thursday on five counts of felony…
Continue Reading Interfaith coalition urges Louis Vuitton to shed fur items
BOSTON (AP) — A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to stop using animal fur in its…
Continue Reading Interfaith coalition urges Louis Vuitton to shed fur items
BOSTON (AP) — A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to stop using animal fur in its…
Continue Reading Wild beat Sharks 5-2 for 8th straight win
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Greenway scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 for their…
Continue Reading South Korea reports its worst virus surge since pandemic
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — New coronavirus infections in South Korea have exceeded 7,000 for the third…
Continue Reading “Sex and the City” empieza una nueva fase con “And Just Like That…” en HBO Max
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Continue Reading Connor, Hellebuyck power Jets to 3-0 win over Kraken
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Connor scored two third-period goals and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 25 shots, leading the…
Continue Reading Companies rethink return-to-office plans amid omicron cases
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Companies are rethinking their plans to send workers back to the office as the new…
Continue Reading Companies rethink return-to-office plans amid omicron cases
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Companies are rethinking their plans to send workers back to the office as the new…
Continue Reading Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has died at the age of 33. Police in the Atlanta suburb…
Continue Reading Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has died at the age of 33. Police in the Atlanta suburb…
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Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in…
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Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in…
Continue Reading Students who reported troubling Snapchat messages thwarted a potential mass shooting at a Florida campus, officials say
By Mallika Kallingal and Amy Simonson, CNN Police in Florida arrested a student attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for allegedly…
Continue Reading Students who reported troubling Snapchat messages thwarted a potential mass shooting at a Florida campus, officials say
By Mallika Kallingal and Amy Simonson, CNN Police in Florida arrested a student attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for allegedly…
Continue Reading Stocks end higher, closing out best week since February
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer A late wave of buying sent stocks to solid gains on Wall Street Friday, sending the S&P 500 to another record…
Continue Reading Stocks end higher, closing out best week since February
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer A late wave of buying sent stocks to solid gains on Wall Street Friday, sending the S&P 500 to another record…
Continue Reading Aho’s 2nd of game lifts Hurricanes over Flames 2-1 in OT
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored his second goal of the game 4:07 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 2-1 victory over the…
Continue Reading Anti-vaccine group targets California’s medical director
OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of California’s medical board says a group of anti-vaccine activists stalked her at home and…
Continue Reading Lawrence leads Arizona St. past Grand Canyon 67-62
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kimani Lawrence had 14 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks, DJ Horne also scored 14 points and Arizona State never trailed as…
Continue Reading Thousands in Oregon face eviction as lawmakers scramble
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In Oregon, where a long-standing housing crisis has been exacerbated by the…
Continue Reading Thousands in Oregon face eviction as lawmakers scramble
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In Oregon, where a long-standing housing crisis has been exacerbated by the…
Continue Reading Biden says hard work ahead to bolster democracies
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has wrapped up his two-day democracy summit, an event that was more about…
Continue Reading State questions Potter’s decisions in Daunte Wright arrest
By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors at the manslaughter trial of Kim Potter sought to build a case…
Continue Reading Dole: ‘Genuine hero’ paid war’s price, triumphed in Senate
By WILL WEISSERT and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bob Dole was honored at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral as…
Continue Reading Partnership extends powerlines to Navajo Nation homes
CHILCHINBETO, Ariz. (AP) — Work crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are partnering with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to…
Continue Reading Grzelcyk scores late in 3rd period, Bruins beat Oilers 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matt Grzelcyk scored his first goal of the season in the final minutes of the third period, and the Boston Bruins snapped…
Continue Reading Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 by forcing an…
Continue Reading Shortage of snowplow drivers hampers states as storms arrive
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — This winter, more motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their…
Continue Reading Shortage of snowplow drivers hampers states as storms arrive
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — This winter, more motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their…
Continue Reading As storms start, US states struggle to hire snowplow drivers
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — This winter, more motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their…
Continue Reading Survivors recall horror of Mexico truck crash that killed 55
By MANUEL DE LA CRUZ and EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of the horrific truck crash in Mexico that…
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Continue Reading Agua sólida, la innovadora apuesta en México para combatir uno de sus grandes desafíos: las sequías
Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — Las sequías no han dado tregua a México y todo indica que no harán más que agravarse en el futuro. Sin…
Continue Reading Brockington leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 win over Iowa
By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington had 29 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Iowa State dominated rival Iowa in a…
Continue Reading No. 13 Michigan women roll in Big Ten opener, beat Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Naz Hillmon scored 21 points to lead five in double figures as No. 13 Michigan won its Big Ten opener with a 93-81 victory…
Continue Reading Australian military switches from European to US helicopters
Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s military says it plans to ditch its fleet of European-designed Taipan helicopters and…
Continue Reading Australian military switches from European to US helicopters
Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s military says it plans to ditch its fleet of European-designed Taipan helicopters and…
Continue Reading UN chief: Climate change aggravates conflict and terrorism
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says climate change is “an aggravating…
Continue Reading Jenkins scores 21 to carry New Mexico over Denver 87-67
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — KJ Jenkins had 21 points as New Mexico romped past Denver 87-67. Gethro Muscadin had 12 points and 11 rebounds for New…
Continue Reading Timme scores 22 as No. 5 Gonzaga beats Merrimack 80-55
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 points, making all eight of his shots, and No. 5 Gonzaga beat…
Continue Reading Alexander scores 21 to lift St. John’s past Monmouth 88-83
NEW YORK (AP) — Posh Alexander had 21 points as St. John’s narrowly beat Monmouth 88-83. Julian Champagnie had 16 points and three blocks for St.…
Continue Reading Nicholls St. defeats Mississippi Valley St. 95-80
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Ty Gordon tied his career high with 28 points as Nicholls State got past Mississippi Valley State 95-80. Robert Carpenter led…
Continue Reading Las Vegas police arrest man who breached airport security claiming he wanted to steal a jet so he could get to Area 51
By Sharif Paget and Caroll Alvarado, CNN A man who told police he wanted to steal a jet so he could fly to Area 51 to look at aliens was arrested…
Continue Reading Spurs topple Nuggets 123-111, snapping two-game skid
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Derrick White had 23 points, Lonnie Walker IV added 21 and the San Antonio Spurs never…
Continue Reading Walker’s 1st hat trick lifts Blues to 6-2 win over Red Wings
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nathan Walker scored his first career hat trick and fourth-string goaltender Charlie Lindgren…
Continue Reading Las Vegas police arrest man who breached airport security claiming he wanted to steal a jet so he could get to Area 51
By Sharif Paget and Caroll Alvarado, CNN A man who told police he wanted to steal a jet so he could fly to Area 51 to look at aliens was arrested…
Continue Reading Blair breaks record, No. 18 Texas A&M women win in rout
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kayla Wells scored a season-high 25 points to lead No. 18 Texas A&M to an 88-43 rout of Texas Southern. Texas…
Continue Reading Grizzlies ride second-half push to 108-95 win over Lakers
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane added 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled…
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