Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Elections, coups, disease outbreaks and extreme weather are some of the main events that…
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4 in critical condition after crush at London concert venue
LONDON (AP) — Four people have been hospitalized in critical condition after a suspected crush at a London concert venue. Police say eight people…
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As sports betting grows in Africa, many see a real scourge
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In at least five African countries, gamblers and experts said that…
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By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The Ugandan health official was so sure Argentina would win its World…
Continue Reading 10 dead in France’s worst residential fire in years
By LAURENT CIPRIANI and THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press VAULX-EN-VELIN, France (AP) — Local authorities in France say 10 people, including five…
Continue Reading Huge Berlin aquarium bursts, unleashing flood of devastation
By EMILY SCHULTHEIS and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A huge aquarium in Berlin burst, spilling debris, water and hundreds of…
Continue Reading As regional threats rise, Japan eases defense-only strategy
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s strict self-defense-only postwar principle is being loosened. Japan on Friday adopted…
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As regional threats rise, Japan eases defense-only strategy
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s strict self-defense-only postwar principle is being loosened. Japan on Friday adopted…
Continue Reading Disillusioned with democracy, Tunisians to elect parliament
BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — To the outside world, Saturday’s elections in Tunisia raise several red flags: Many…
Continue Reading Inflation dampens otherwise bright small biz holiday season
By Mae Anderson AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In some ways, the bustling holiday shopping season feels like a return to pre-pandemic days:…
Continue Reading Inflation dampens otherwise bright small biz holiday season
By Mae Anderson AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In some ways, the bustling holiday shopping season feels like a return to pre-pandemic days:…
Continue Reading Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine
By HANNA ARHIROVA, VASILISA STEPANENKO and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s capital came under one of the biggest…
Continue Reading Fiji observers say election was free after 5 parties protest
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An international group that monitored Fiji’s general election this week says it…
Continue Reading At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes
By HELENA ALVES and LUJAIN JO Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Coming from Brazil for the World Cup in Qatar, Daniela Crawford had been worried…
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A Minnesota man who allegedly admired mass shooters is charged with possession of a machine gun
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN A Minnesota man who federal authorities say expressed admiration for mass shooters was arrested Wednesday after allegedly…
Continue Reading Russia’s war in Ukraine
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights…
Continue Reading Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil
By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Economic turmoil driven by inflation of 85% has plunged Turkey into one of its…
Continue Reading Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil
By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Economic turmoil driven by inflation of 85% has plunged Turkey into one of its…
Continue Reading Drivers are stuck in limbo as world’s oil supply reshuffles
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — At a gas station outside New York City, retired probation officer Karen Stowe…
Continue Reading Drivers are stuck in limbo as world’s oil supply reshuffles
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — At a gas station outside New York City, retired probation officer Karen Stowe…
Continue Reading Ukraine stalemate sets stage for possible winter escalation
By The Associated Press With the war in Ukraine grinding through its 10th month, both sides are locked in a stalemated battle of attrition, which…
Continue Reading HBCU Winston-Salem State University responds to video of Black student being arrested in classroom
By Joe Sutton and Amanda Jackson, CNN Winston-Salem State University, a historically Black institution in North Carolina, has addressed the use of…
Continue Reading Jordan bans TikTok after police officer killed in protests
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has imposed a “temporary ban” on the social media platform TikTok, a day after a police officer was killed during…
Continue Reading Minutes to death: Itaewon Halloween selfies help families piece together tragedy that killed 158
By Paula Hancocks, Yoonjung Seo and David Hawley, CNN “She’s smiling, look at her smile, her face.” Oh Il-seok looks lovingly at a…
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Elon Musk offers journalists he banned from Twitter ability to return under certain condition
By Oliver Darcy New Twitter owner Elon Musk offered several of the journalists he banned from the social media website earlier this week the ability…
Continue Reading US court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press REYNOSA, Mexico (AP) — Restrictions that have prevented hundreds of thousands of…
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10 best video games for the PlayStation 5
Stacker has compiled the 10 best video games to play on your PlayStation 5 using data from…
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States with the most unfunded retirement benefits
Stacker examined pension liability data compiled by Pew Trusts to see which states have the highest rates of unfunded retirement…
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How much packaging we use (and what happens to it)
The Rounds examined historical data from the Environmental Protection Agency to see what happens to packaging after it’s thrown away and how that’s…
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50 of the best Christmas movies of all time
Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time.…
Continue Reading Bomb attack in Turkey targets police van, injuring 9
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Government officials say a remote-controlled bomb has exploded on a highway in Turkey as a van carrying police officers drove…
Continue Reading Lockett breaks bone in hand as Seahawks battered by Niners
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Lockett broke a bone in his hand in the fourth quarter of Seattle’s loss to the San Francisco…
Continue Reading Nurse scores late, Canadian women’s hockey team beats US
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Sarah Nurse scored with less than five minutes to play and Canada beat the United States…
Continue Reading Russians find asylum lifeline to US, but at a high price
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Phil Metzger promises to arrange entry to the United States for Russian-speaking…
Continue Reading Louisville beats ACC rival Pitt to make NCAA VB finals
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Claire Chaussee had 25 kills, Anna DeBeer filled up the stat sheet and Louisville made history as the first ACC team to make the…
Continue Reading In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket
By TERRY TANG and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Welcome to the new Lone Star State, where cricket matches, a Hindu temple…
Continue Reading In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket
By TERRY TANG and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — With the ornate spires of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple anchoring the…
Continue Reading Clarkson scores 39 points, Jazz outlast Pelicans in OT
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 39 points and had eight rebounds in the Utah Jazz’s…
Continue Reading Delisting risks for China tech stocks averted as US gets ‘historic’ access to audit data
By Laura He, CNN US regulators have gained full access to the audits of Chinese companies for the first time, reducing the threat that tech giants…
Continue Reading In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket
By TERRY TANG and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — With the ornate spires of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple anchoring the…
Continue Reading In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket
By TERRY TANG and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — With the ornate spires of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple anchoring the…
Continue Reading So long, California: Major county votes to study secession
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, JAE HONG and AMY TAXIN Associated Press RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — The November elections saw Californians continue to…
Continue Reading Pope helps Oregon State pull away to beat Seattle U 73-58
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jordan Pope scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half to help Oregon State pull away and beat Seattle U 73-58. Oregon…
Continue Reading Suns snap 5-game skid with 111-95 win over depleted Clippers
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 27 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns…
Continue Reading Wall Street loses ground, marking 2nd straight weekly loss
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Wall Street racked up more losses Friday, as worries mounted that the Federal Reserve and…
Continue Reading Wall Street loses ground, marking 2nd straight weekly loss
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Wall Street racked up more losses Friday, as worries mounted that the Federal Reserve and…
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Thursday H.S. basketball scores – December 15
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Continue Reading Santa Clara secures 86-74 victory over UC Irvine
By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Carlos Stewart’s 29 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters…
Continue Reading Kyrou scores in shootout as Blues beat Oilers 4-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored the shootout winner as the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 for their second straight…
Continue Reading California regulators approve plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
By Stephanie Elam, CNN California’s air regulators approved an aggressive plan Thursday for the state to reach carbon neutrality by 2045…
Continue Reading No. 10 UCLA survives late rally to beat Southern California
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emily Bessoir scored 16 points and No. 10 UCLA survived a late rally to beat Southern California…
Continue Reading Report: Executions continued decline but many ‘botched’
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Public support and use of the death penalty in 2022 continued its more than two-decade decline in…
Continue Reading Sasse’s exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over replacement
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is expected to be appointed to the state’s U.S.…
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Clarkson scores 39 points, Jazz outlast Pelicans in OT
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 39 points and had eight rebounds in the Utah Jazz’s…
Continue Reading Morant has triple-double as Grizzlies trounce Bucks 142-101
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies pounded the…
Continue Reading US recession a growing fear as Fed plans to keep rates high
By PAUL WISEMAN and STAN CHOE AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been slowly…
Continue Reading Russians face major hurdles for return to Olympic track
By EDDIE PELLS AP Sports Writer Russian athletes face major hurdles before they can return to the Olympics in track and field. In an interview this…
Continue Reading US recession a growing fear as Fed plans to keep rates high
By PAUL WISEMAN and STAN CHOE AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been slowly…
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Spud Kings lose in blowout fashion 8-3 against the division-leading Outliers
Even though they scored first, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings had no answer after that for the Mountain Division-leading Utah Outliers in a 8-3…
Continue Reading Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 40 saves, Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres…
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15 extraordinary discoveries of 2022
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN We may dream of winning the lottery, but what about finding a medieval-era wedding ring in your yard, or a Byzantine-era mosaic…
Continue Reading BYU earns 97-64 win against Western Oregon
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Gideon George scored 21 points as BYU beat Western Oregon 97-64 on Thursday night. George added six rebounds for the Cougars…
Continue Reading UT Rio Grande Valley defeats Southwestern Christian 106-80
EDINBURG, Texas — The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the Southwestern Christian Eagles 106-80 led by Justin Johnson’s 31 points. The…
Continue Reading Brown scores 20 as Louisiana downs McNeese 78-70
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Led by Jordan Brown’s 20 points, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the McNeese Cowboys 78-70. The Ragin’…
Continue Reading BYU earns 97-64 win against Western Oregon
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Gideon George scored 21 points as BYU beat Western Oregon 97-64 on Thursday night. George added six rebounds for the Cougars…
Continue Reading Hamoda scores 28, Utah State knocks off Westminster 06-68
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Zee Hamoda scored 28 points off of the bench to help lead Utah State over Westminster (UT) 106-68 on Thursday night. Hamoda…
Continue Reading Hamoda scores 28, Utah State knocks off Westminster 06-68
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Zee Hamoda scored 28 points off of the bench to help lead Utah State over Westminster (UT) 106-68 on Thursday night. Hamoda…
Continue Reading John Klingberg scores twice, Ducks beat Canadiens 5-2
MONTREAL (AP) — John Klingberg scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks won in regulation for only the second time this season, beating the Montreal…
Continue Reading Nevada elections department subpoenaed in Trump probe
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s departing Secretary of State was served a subpoena as part of a…
Continue Reading Purdy, 49ers topple Seahawks 21-13, win NFC West
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Brock Purdy a pair of touchdown passes to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their…
Continue Reading Jones scores 17, Nicholls State beats SE Louisiana 88-73
THIBODAUX, La. — Led by Latrell Jones and Caleb Huffman with 17 points each, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the SE Louisiana Lions 88-73 on…
Continue Reading ‘This is a war’: Californians seek affordable housing alternatives
By David Culver and Nicole Barron At 26, Ixchel Hernandez has become the defender and protector of her family’s modest apartment. In the two…
Continue Reading Kyle Connor scores in OT, Jets beat Predators 2-1
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored 3:31 into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday…
Continue Reading Man charged with violent threats against Congress members
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 48-year-old Washington state man was arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly making threats against members of…
Continue Reading VanSlooten, No. 16 Ducks dominate E. Washington 88-38
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Grace VanSlooten scored a season-best 26 points and joined Endyia Rogers and Phillipina Kyei with double-doubles and…
Continue Reading Infielder Yonny Hernández acquired by Dodgers from Athletics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Infielder Yonny Hernández has been acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Oakland Athletics for cash. The 24-year-old was…
Continue Reading Smith scores twice, Golden Knights top Blackhawks 4-1
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Reilly Smith scored twice and rookie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights…
Continue Reading California sex offender gets life for killing 4 women
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California sex offender who kidnapped, raped and killed four women, some of them while wearing a GPS tracker, has been…
Continue Reading Colorado beats N. Alabama behind Da Silva’s career-best 25
BOULDER Tristan da Silva scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Colorado to an 84-60 victory over North Alabama. Da Silva,…
Continue Reading Herro hits 10 3s, scores career-high 41 points for Heat
HOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro matched the Miami record with 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 41 points to help the Heat beat the Houston Rockets…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | ¿Por qué Chanel es Chanel?
CNNEE Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Es especialista en moda, viajes,…
Continue Reading Who are officers charged in Ronald Greene’s deadly arrest?
By The Associated Press Five Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged with state crimes for their roles in the 2019 arrest of Ronald…
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H.E.R. as guitar-shredding Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ live is the princess vibe we deserve
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The 30th Anniversary celebration of the animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” that aired on ABC on Thursday…
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Federal judge says Biden can’t yet end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Texas has put on hold for now the Biden administration’s most recent attempt to end the so-called…
Continue Reading Federal judge says Biden can’t yet end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Texas has put on hold for now the Biden administration’s most recent attempt to end the so-called…
Continue Reading India, Pakistan envoys trade heated accusations of terrorism
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council adopted a statement warning of increasing dangers of…
Continue Reading NLRB opens door for union for college athletes
By Chris Isidore, CNN Are college athletes employees? In a potentially game-changing move, the National Labor Relations Board’s regional office…
Continue Reading Woman admits to unwittingly funding Iran critic kidnap plot
NEW YORK (AP) — A California woman pleaded guilty on Thursday in connection with her unwitting role in a foiled plot to kidnap a prominent Iranian…
Continue Reading Las 11 cosas que reveló el final de “Harry & Meghan”: amenazas de muerte, distancias en la familia real y tormentas mediáticas
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los tres últimos episodios de la serie documental de Netflix de Harry y Meghan se estrenaron este jueves. Los tres…
Continue Reading Moore scores shootout winner and Kings win in Boston 3-2
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third period to rally Los Angeles from a two-goal deficit and Trevor…
Continue Reading Texas advances past San Diego for 9th NCAA title appearance
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Logan Eggleston, the three-time Big 12 player of the year, had the game-winning kill to reach 16 on the match and No. 1 overall…
Continue Reading Royal rifts, death threats and media storms: 11 things we learned from Harry and Meghan’s final Netflix episodes
By Jack Guy, CNN The last three episodes of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix documentary series were released Thursday. The first three…
Continue Reading Peru’s ex-president Castillo to be jailed for 18 months as protesters declare ‘insurgency’
By Caitlin Hu and Claudia Rebaza, CNN Peru’s ousted former president Pedro Castillo will remain in pretrial detention for 18 months, the…
Continue Reading James scores 19 for No. 8 NC State women in rout of Davidson
By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James matched her career high with 19 points as No. 8 North Carolina State ran…
Continue Reading Kris Letang scores in 3rd game since stroke, Penguins win
By GEORGE RICHARDS Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and…
Continue Reading Senate passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown at end of the week
By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate voted on Thursday evening to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown at the end…
Continue Reading Point starts 3-goal third, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 4-1
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point extended his goal streak to five games, backup Brian Elliott made 24 saves in his…
Continue Reading Senate sends Biden bill to keep gov’t open through Dec. 23
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers…
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Women’s basketball pioneer Billie Moore has died at 79
By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN Billie Moore — the head coach of the first US women’s Olympic basketball team, the first head coach…
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