Edmunds: The best plug-in hybrids for driving without filling up on gas
By CHRISTIAN WARDLAW Edmunds Ready to go the distance, or at least as far as a plug-in hybrid can take you on electricity before using a drop of gas?…
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The Eiffel Tower is closed while workers strike on the 100th anniversary of its founder’s death
By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower was shut down to visitors Wednesday because of a strike over contract…
Continue Reading Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant is quickly re-establishing himself as one of the NBA’s best players upon his…
Continue Reading Ancient bricks baked when Nebuchadnezzar II was king absorbed a power surge in Earth’s magnetic field
By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of years ago, Earth’s magnetic field underwent a significant power surge over a part of the planet…
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Frustration surrounds Kansas City Chiefs after disappointing loss against the Las Vegas Raiders
By Issy Ronald and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Emotions were running high for the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day as the…
Continue Reading Turkey hits 70 sites linked to Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for soldiers’ deaths
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s defense minister says the military has hit more than 70 sites linked to Kurdish groups in Syria and northern…
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Shawn Fain, CNN Business’ labor leader of the year, plans to keep automakers sweating
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The longest US auto strike this century is over after a pretty clear win for the United Auto Workers…
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Haley returns to New Hampshire seeking to close gap with Trump less than a month before primary
By Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley returns to the campaign trail Wednesday for a three-day swing in New…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Dec. 27: Gaza, Immigration, China, Hospital care, Apple Watch
CNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Blizzard and ice storm warnings across the Central and Northern Plains are due to expire today, but parts of…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Dec. 27: Gaza, Immigration, China, Hospital care, Apple Watch
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Blizzard and ice storm warnings across the Central and Northern Plains are due to expire today, but parts of the…
Continue Reading Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities’ refusal to register her for the race
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine has lost her appeal against election officials’ refusal to accept her nomination…
Continue Reading Dónde todavía puedes comprar el último Apple Watch
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Gracias a un fallo de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional de EE. UU., Apple ya no puede vender su Apple Watch…
Continue Reading Blinken y Mayorkas presionarán a sus homólogos mexicanos para que reduzcan los cruces fronterizos mientras Biden enfrenta una presión cada vez mayor
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Altos funcionarios estadounidenses viajarán a México este miércoles para buscar más ayuda de sus homólogos para…
Continue Reading Ballerinas of color renew the call for pointe shoes in every shade
By Kaitlyn Schwanemann, CNN (CNN) — Although Robin Williams has been a ballet dancer for more than 60 years, she experienced a first during her…
Continue Reading Inside the underground world of dog fighting: How the brutal blood sport thrives in the shadows
By Isabelle Chapman, CNN. Photographs by Austin Steele, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — On a dark, drizzly morning this fall in rural…
Continue Reading Inside the underground world of dog fighting: How the brutal blood sport thrives in the shadows
CNN By Isabelle Chapman, CNN. Photographs by Austin Steele, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — On a dark, drizzly morning this fall in rural…
Continue Reading Inflation is nearly back to normal. But high prices have changed Americans’ lives
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Eagan, Minnesota (CNN) — The winter holidays typically make for busier times at The Open Door Pantry food shelf here in…
Continue Reading Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54
LONDON (AP) — Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from…
Continue Reading Israel launches heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza after widening its offensive
By NAJIB JOBAIN, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched heavy strikes across central and southern…
Continue Reading Family heading on Disney dream vacation after fixing $10,000 gift card mistake
By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story Illinois (KABC) — An Illinois family is set to go on their dream…
Continue Reading A Greek air force training jet crashes outside a southern base and search is underway for the pilot
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek air force training jet has crashed in the countryside outside an airbase near the southern town of Kalamata, leaving…
Continue Reading This wild, futuristic space plan could help save the world. But some say it’s too far-fetched
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Ali Hajimiri has spent a decade researching how to put solar panels in space and beam the energy down to Earth.…
Continue Reading Where you can still buy the latest Apple Watch
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — After an unfavorable US International Trade Commission ruling, Apple is no longer selling its Apple…
Continue Reading US officials describe ‘productive’ meeting with Mexico as Biden feels pressure over migrant crisis
By Priscilla Alvarez and Rosa Flores, CNN (CNN) — Senior US officials held a “very productive meeting” with their Mexican counterparts…
Continue Reading Blinken and Mayorkas to press Mexican counterparts to drive down border crossings as Biden faces increasing pressure
CNN, POOL, KABB, WOAI, CEPROPIE By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Senior US officials arrived in Mexico Wednesday to seek more help from their…
Continue Reading Teenager Najiah Knight wants to be the first woman at bull riding’s top level. It’s an uphill dream
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Najiah Knight is a 17-year-old bull rider with a big dream. She wants to be the first woman…
Continue Reading Teenager Najiah Knight wants to be the first woman at bull riding’s top level. It’s an uphill dream
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Najiah Knight is a 17-year-old bull rider with a big dream. She wants to be the first woman…
Continue Reading Rasmus Højlund ends Premier League goal drought to seal Manchester United’s stunning comeback against Aston Villa
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Rasmus Højlund scored his first Premier League after more than 1,000 minutes of action as Manchester United came…
Continue Reading Rasmus Højlund ends Premier League goal drought to seal Manchester United’s stunning comeback against Aston Villa
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Rasmus Højlund scored his first Premier League after more than 1,000 minutes of action as Manchester United…
Continue Reading The death toll in a Romania guesthouse blaze rises to 7. The search for missing persons is ongoing
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The death toll from a massive fire at a guesthouse in Romania has risen to seven people, including at least two children.…
Continue Reading El fabricante de automóviles propiedad de Toyota detiene la producción en Japón después de admitir que manipuló las pruebas de seguridad durante 30 años
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Daihatsu, el fabricante de automóviles japonés propiedad de Toyota, detuvo la producción nacional después de admitir…
Continue Reading Students in Indonesia protest the growing numbers of Rohingya refugees in Aceh province
By YAYAN ZAMZAMI Associated Press BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Students in Indonesia’s Aceh province have rallied demanding the government drive…
Continue Reading El Gobierno de López Obrador alista su “megafarmacia”, un plan que genera dudas entre especialistas
Sofía Barruti (CNN en Español) — El Gobierno de México se prepara para inaugurar una “megafarmacia” que, según el presidente Andrés…
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The surprising history of the Fair Isle sweater
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Which fashion item is as beloved by members of the royal family as it is by JLo? Or as relevant on the runways of…
Continue Reading A Russian drone and artillery attack kills 6 in Ukraine and knocks out power in a major city
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has fired almost 50 Shahed drones at targets in Ukraine and shelled a train station…
Continue Reading German police say they are holding a man in connection with a threat to Cologne Cathedral
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have detained a man in connection with a reported threat to Cologne Cathedral over the holiday weekend.…
Continue Reading US online retailer Zulily says it will go into liquidation, surprising customers
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. ecommerce company Zulily says it is closing down, surprising customers, after efforts to salvage the business failed. The…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Global shares climb, tracking advance on Wall Street
By The Associated Press World shares advanced on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains as markets there reopened for what’s expected to be a quiet,…
Continue Reading China sanctions a US research firm and 2 individuals over reports on human rights abuses in Xinjiang
BEIJING (AP) — China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights…
Continue Reading Toyota-owned automaker halts Japan production after admitting it tampered with safety tests for 30 years
By Michelle Toh, Hanako Montgomery and Francesca Annio, CNN Hong Kong/Tokyo (CNN) — Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker owned by Toyota, has…
Continue Reading Wolfgang Schaeuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Wolfgang Schaeuble, who helped negotiate German reunification in 1990 and as finance minister was a…
Continue Reading Pescadores que investigaban algo brillante llevaron al rescate “milagroso” de un hombre atrapado en un camión
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Algo brillante cerca de un arroyo y un caso de curiosidad llevaron este martes a dos pescadores de Indiana hasta un…
Continue Reading TEPCO’s operational ban is lifted, putting it one step closer to restarting reactors in Niigata
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese nuclear safety regulators are lifting an operational ban imposed on Tokyo Electric Power…
Continue Reading Fishermen spotted something shiny near a creek. It was the first step toward a ‘miracle’
By Amanda Jackson and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The two men had gone out the day after Christmas, scouting for fishing holes at a creek in…
Continue Reading Drones versus buques de guerra: cómo las armas estadounidenses están repeliendo los ataques de los hutíes al transporte marítimo
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Los buques de guerra estadounidenses en el Mar Rojo estuvieron luchando contra un número creciente de armas disparadas…
Continue Reading Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif will seek fourth term in office, his party says
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says, noting he will be its…
Continue Reading La nave espacial lunar de Japón llega a órbita antes del histórico intento de alunizaje
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El módulo de aterrizaje “Moon Sniper” desarrollado por la agencia espacial japonesa entró con éxito en la órbita…
Continue Reading She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.
By GENE JOHNSON, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, MARK THIESSEN and LINDSEY WASSON Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A wildfire that tore through the…
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Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a…
Continue Reading Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a…
Continue Reading Deported by US, arrested in Venezuela: One family’s saga highlights Biden’s migration challenge
By JOSHUA GOODMAN AND ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The Venezuelan diaspora is one of the most vexing migration challenges facing the…
Continue Reading Burning Man survived a muddy quagmire. Will the experiment last 30 more years?
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The blank canvass of desert wilderness in northern Nevada seemed the perfect place in 1992 for…
Continue Reading Photographer Cecil Williams’ vision gives South Carolina its only civil rights museum
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Much of how South Carolina has seen its civil rights history has been through the lens…
Continue Reading Nikki Haley has bet her 2024 bid on South Carolina. But much of her home state leans toward Trump
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press GILBERT, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is betting her 2024 candidacy on winning South Carolina. But the politics of…
Continue Reading Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With the GOP primary process just about to start, many Republicans…
Continue Reading As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On Dec. 28, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act. The powerful…
Continue Reading As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On Dec. 28, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act.…
Continue Reading Hallan muerto al actor de ‘Parasite’ Lee Sun-kyun, en medio de una investigación sobre drogas, dice la Policía
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El actor surcoreano Lee Sun-kyun, conocido por su papel en la película ganadora del Premio de la Academia…
Continue Reading Why the Armenian exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh may not end Azerbaijan’s ambitions
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Standing on the deserted streets of Nagorno-Karabakh on the 20th anniversary of his inauguration,…
Continue Reading Drones vs. warships: How US military hardware is combatting Houthi attacks on maritime shipping
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — US warships in the Red Sea have been battling a growing number of weapons fired by Houthi forces in Yemen over the…
Continue Reading A US delegation to meet with Mexican government for talks on the surge of migrants at border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A top U.S. delegation is to meet with Mexico’s president Wednesday in what many see as a bid to get him to do more to stem…
Continue Reading ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in midst of drug probe, police say
By Yoonjung Seo and Jessie Yeung, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known internationally for his role in the…
Continue Reading 9 people have died in wild weather in Australian states of Queensland and Victoria, officials say
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — At least nine people have died in wild weather in the Australian eastern states of Queensland and Victoria, officials…
Continue Reading China’s Xi claims ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is ‘inevitable’ as crucial election looms
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The “reunification” of Taiwan with China is “inevitable,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping claimed…
Continue Reading Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny ‘relieved’ after ‘exhausting’ 20-day prison transfer
CNN By Xiaofei Xu, Anna Chernova and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has spoken out for the first…
Continue Reading Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny ‘relieved’ after ‘exhausting’ 20-day prison transfer
By Xiaofei Xu, Anna Chernova and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has spoken out for the first time…
Continue Reading El telescopio Hubble detecta misteriosas sombras en los anillos de Saturno
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — El Telescopio Espacial Hubble capturó una imagen recientemente revelada de las misteriosas y fantasmales sombras de…
Continue Reading Detroit Pistons set NBA record for longest losing streak in a single season
By Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Pistons now have an unfortunate record all to themselves – and another one is in reach. The Pistons…
Continue Reading ¿Adiós a las devoluciones gratuitas en EE.UU.? Cada vez más empresas están cobrándolas
macamilarincon (CNN) –– Si estás pensando en devolver un regalo decepcionante que recibiste durante las festividades, podrías terminar aún…
Continue Reading South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ found unconscious
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” has been found unconscious, South Korean police said…
Continue Reading El nuevo puente de Vietnam es para besarse, no para cruzar
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Hay un nuevo lugar en Vietnam perfecto para tomarse selfis: lleva por nombre “Puente del Beso” y allí…
Continue Reading ‘Sustainable luxury’ is all the rage. But how does it actually work?
By Chris Dong, CNN (CNN) — The streets of Midtown Manhattan are a frenzied maze of hot dog vendors and taxi cabs; high-end boutiques and…
Continue Reading La Marina de Estados Unidos intercepta múltiples drones y misiles sobre el mar Rojo lanzados desde Yemen durante un periodo de 10 horas, según el Comando Central
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La Marina de Estados Unidos interceptó una serie de drones y misiles sobre el mar Rojo que se dispararon desde…
Continue Reading China warns ‘military fans’ they could face prison for posting photos online
By Brad Lendon and Wayne Chang, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — In the age of open-source intelligence, one main way for Western experts to keep…
Continue Reading Enfrenta estos problemas de salud para reducir el riesgo de demencia temprana, según un estudio
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Continue Reading Missing pregnant Texas teen and her boyfriend found dead in a car in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a missing pregnant Texas teenager and her boyfriend have been found dead in a car in San Antonio and…
Continue Reading The 21-year-old ‘retiree’ who left China’s rat race for life in the rural mountains
By Veronica Lin and Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Perched up against the edge of a cliff in China’s southwest Guizhou province is the…
Continue Reading Pastors visit jail for Christmas, post bond for two inmates
WBBM By Darius Johnson Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Every year, the Rainbow Push Coalition has…
Continue Reading Pastors visit jail for Christmas, post bond for two inmates
By Darius Johnson Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Every year, the Rainbow Push Coalition has…
Continue Reading What we know about the veteran Dutch diplomat tasked with getting more aid to Gaza
By David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — Sigrid Kaag, a Dutch politician and veteran United Nations diplomat, will take charge of the international…
Continue Reading What we know about the veteran Dutch diplomat tasked with getting more aid to Gaza
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Continue Reading North Korea’s Kim boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised what he called achievements and victories…
Continue Reading National Weather Service warns of high surf for some of Hawaii’s shores
HONOLULU (AP) — A high surf warning is in effect for some of Hawaii’s shores. The National Weather Service says some north shores could see…
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Uptick in attendance at Southeast Idaho attractions during winter break
With school out for the holidays and Christmas all wrapped up, the week before the new year is a perfect time for kids and families to spend some…
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There’s another option in the way kids can get an education
These days, there are a variety of ways students can get an education. Those options can include public, charter or private, or home schools. Another…
Continue Reading Vietnam’s new bridge is for kissing, not for crossing
By Veronica Lin, CNN (CNN) — A new selfie hotspot called “Kiss Bridge,” where couples can share a romantic moment against the Vietnamese…
Continue Reading Authorities identify remains found by hikers 47 years ago near the Arizona-Nevada border
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Remains found by hikers in a shallow grave 47 years ago near a lake on the border of Arizona and Nevada have been…
Continue Reading Aumento del salario mínimo en Argentina en 2024: ¿de cuánto será y cuándo entra en vigor?
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El Salario Mínimo Vital y Móvil en Argentina se fijó en 180.000 pesos para el mes de febrero (US$ 210 al…
Continue Reading Searching for love via Christmas cards
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Wyoming Highway Patrol out in droves to stop drunk drivers
Impaired driving is a nationwide problem, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol is ramping up efforts to prevent it ahead of New Year’s…
Continue Reading Neighbors upset with bookstore for giving out Narcan kits
WLNY By Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — An East Village bookstore is facing…
Continue Reading Neighbors upset with bookstore for giving out Narcan kits
By Lisa Rozner Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — An East Village bookstore is facing eviction. The…
Continue Reading ¿Qué es la “biología de la resurrección” y por qué gana terreno en todo el mundo? 4 investigaciones que lo revelan
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La biología de la resurrección, que intenta revivir cadenas de moléculas y organismos más complejos, está…
Continue Reading Family goes viral on TikTok as grandkids surprise grandparents for the holidays
KYW, TIKTOK, @EMILYSINDONI, CNN, TikTok/@emilySindoni By Joe Brandt, Valerie Carr Click here for updates on this story…
Continue Reading Family goes viral on TikTok as grandkids surprise grandparents for the holidays
By Joe Brandt, Valerie Carr Click here for updates on this story BERLIN, New Jersey (KYW) — A South Jersey family went…
Continue Reading Caught on camera: Amazon worker takes holiday tip intended for USPS carrier
WBBM By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — During this season of giving, we’re…
Continue Reading Caught on camera: Amazon worker takes holiday tip intended for USPS carrier
By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — During this season of giving, we’re seeing…
Continue Reading Ice storms and blizzards pummel the central US a day after Christmas
By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — From an ice storm in North Dakota that sealed windows shut to blizzard…
Continue Reading Más de 11.000 migrantes esperan en el norte de México
Karen Esquivel (CNN) — Mientras miles de migrantes entran ilegalmente a Estados Unidos todos los días, más de 11.000 migrantes siguen…
Continue Reading ¿Cómo es y dónde queda Eagle Pass? Esta es la realidad de una de las ciudades fronterizas donde se agolpan inmigrantes en EE.UU.
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Eagle Pass se ha convertido en un punto álgido de la crisis migratoria en la frontera entre México y…
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