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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court announced it will consider whether to restrict access to the common abortion drug…
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Father of July 4th Illinois parade shooting suspect released early from jail for good behavior
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The father of the suspect in a deadly 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago has been released early from…
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The Fed doesn’t actually control its key interest rate. Here’s what does
The Federal Reserve has a lot of sway over the US economy and financial markets. But there’s one thing it doesn’t have: the ability to get…
Continue Reading Man shot to death at large Minneapolis homeless encampment that has been slated for closure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man was shot to death at a large Minnesota homeless encampment, days before it was scheduled to be removed. The shooting was…
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GOP investigators say they will ‘initiate contempt’ proceedings after Hunter Biden flouts subpoena for closed-door testimony
CNN By Annie Grayer, Paula Reid and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The Republican chairman behind the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden said…
Continue Reading The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change
By DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press EL BOSQUE, Mexico (AP) — Flooding driven by some of the world’s fastest sea-level rise and increasingly brutal…
Continue Reading Donald Trump selling pieces of his Fulton County mugshot suit
By Tim Darnell Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — You can now own a piece of what is being…
Continue Reading Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support and close to 90% wanting US-backed Abbas to resign
By KARIN LAUB Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A wartime opinion poll among Palestinians published Wednesday shows a rise in support for…
Continue Reading UPenn’s new interim president describes ‘profoundly painful’ period and calls for new chapter
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — J. Larry Jameson, the University of Pennsylvania’s newly installed interim president, called the past few…
Continue Reading Woman hopes new owners will address frustrations with cemetery
By James Felton and Emily Keinath Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW TWP., Michigan (WNEM) — The dead deserve…
Continue Reading Bay City restaurant reminds customers to be respectful
By James Felton and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — A Bay City restaurant…
Continue Reading LeBron James says ‘moment was everything’ seeing son Bronny’s debut for Southern Cal
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — LeBron James says the “moment was everything” to see oldest son Bronny James make his…
Continue Reading 4-month-old survives after being sucked up by tornado that destroyed Clarksville family’s home
By Lydia Fielder Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Clarksville couple is searching…
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Look of the Week: A neon faux fur moment for Nicki Minaj
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — On Monday night, Nicki Minaj made a conspicuous entrance at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City to film an…
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Hilary Duff announces she’s expecting her fourth child
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Hilary Duff is growing her family. Duff revealed on Instagram Tuesday she is expecting her fourth baby, adding…
Continue Reading The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change
By DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press EL BOSQUE, Mexico (AP) — People moved to El Bosque in the 1980s to fish. Setting out into the Gulf of Mexico in…
Continue Reading Michigan prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors in first hearing
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors have begun outlining their case against 15 Michigan Republicans who face…
Continue Reading Emirates fabrica equipaje de lujo a partir de piezas de avión recicladas
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Continue Reading Supreme Court to review obstruction law used against January 6 rioters that could impact the case against Trump
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to…
Continue Reading Appeals court rejects Trump’s use of presidential immunity in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s use of presidential immunity in a bid to dismiss a civil…
Continue Reading Un hombre condenado injustamente por el asesinato de un niño de 6 años queda libre después de 35 años de prisión
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Un hombre condenado injustamente por el asesinato de un niño de 6 años en Illinois en 1988 queda libre después de 35 años…
Continue Reading Rembrandt portraits that were privately held for nearly 200 years go on show in Amsterdam
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — After nearly 200 years in a private collection, a pair of small portraits by 17th century Dutch Master Rembrandt van…
Continue Reading The 15 best art, design and archaeology discoveries of 2023
Whether lost at the bottom of the ocean, tucked away in a library’s archives or hidden behind a kitchen wall, this year’s arts, archaeology and…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden insists he will only testify in public before a congressional committee
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden on Wednesday lashed out at Republican investigators who have…
Continue Reading Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as…
Continue Reading Las películas y series más vistas en Netflix pueden sorprenderte
CNNEE (CNN) — Si has estado disfrutando de “Ginny & Georgia” o “Love Is Blind”, no estás solo. Netflix ha publicado su primer…
Continue Reading ‘The Iron Claw’ can’t maintain its dramatic grip with a true-life wrestling tale
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Iron Claw” is not only about a family of wrestlers, but the movie perhaps inadvertently mirrors the…
Continue Reading Man accused of pulling gun on woman he met on dating app
By Meghan McKinzie Click here for updates on this story HAZELWOOD, Missouri (KMOV) — A man was charged on Tuesday for…
Continue Reading News outlets and NGOs condemn Hungary’s new ‘sovereignty protection’ law as a way to silence critics
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Independent media outlets and rights groups in Hungary have condemned legislation passed…
Continue Reading GOP investigators say they will ‘initiate contempt’ proceedings after Hunter Biden flouts subpoena for closed-door testimony
By Annie Grayer, Paula Reid and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The Republican chairman behind the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden said Wednesday…
Continue Reading US businesses and consumers participate in global strike to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Haraz Coffee House in Dearborn, Michigan, is usually teeming with customers eager for a taste of its delicious…
Continue Reading Trump’s lawyers tell an appeals court that federal prosecutors are trying to rush his election case
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump are telling a federal appeals court it should not speed up its…
Continue Reading 6 killed in reported shootout between drug cartels in northern Mexico state of Zacatecas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities say six people are dead following a shootout between drug cartel gunmen in the northern Mexico state of Zacatecas.…
Continue Reading Trump makes third Iowa trip this month in final weeks before GOP voting starts in caucuses
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump is making his third trip to Iowa this month as he…
Continue Reading Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will hear appeals that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most…
Continue Reading From 463 Pounds to 300 Pounds | Last Honolulu Marathon finisher shares his inspiring story
By Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Finishing the Honolulu Marathon is an amazing…
Continue Reading Supreme Court to decide whether to restrict abortion drug nationwide
By Devan Cole and Ariane de Vogue, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will consider whether to restrict access to a widely used…
Continue Reading Violent criminal escapes juvenile custody, sparks outrage, safety concerns in Shreveport
By Johnette Magner Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The Caddo District…
Continue Reading Heard at UN climate talks: Quotes that tell the story
By PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Over 14 days of U.N. climate talks, delegates from nearly 200 countries…
Continue Reading The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s five Associated Press Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year includes actors and musicians who…
Continue Reading City Council approves Millennium Studios lease to Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson
By Madison Beam Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Standing ovations don’t…
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3 things to know this morning – December 13, 2023
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Continue Reading Hamas not responding to attempts to get hostage negotiations back on track
By MJ Lee, Alex Marquardt and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Hamas has been unresponsive to overtures made in recent days to try to restart…
Continue Reading Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the…
Continue Reading Body in Philadelphia warehouse IDed as inmate who escaped in 4th city breakout this year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a body found inside a warehouse has been identified as an inmate who walked away from a work detail…
Continue Reading Asheville man loses $2,500 to banking phone scam, urges others to be cautious
By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — While many are wrapping up their…
Continue Reading Airbnb is paying $621 million to settle its tax dispute with Italy
By Mark Thompson, CNN London (CNN) — Airbnb has agreed to pay 576 million euros ($621 million) to settle a longstanding dispute over unpaid…
Continue Reading Editor says Myanmar authorities have arrested 2 local journalists for an online news service
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — An editor says Myanmar’s military government has arrested two journalists with a local online news…
Continue Reading Pope Francis takes on unprecedented attacks from American opponents
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — In one corner: Pope Francis, who insists on a merciful Catholic Church open to everyone, a “field…
Continue Reading Fontainebleau opens $3.7-billion Las Vegas Strip hotel
One of the most storied hotel companies in the United States has finally opened a new, $3.7-billion resort in Las Vegas — a resort 23 years in the…
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‘We’re very proud of our Italian heritage,’ says Tommy DeVito’s agent after viral NFL moment
By Ben Church and Abby Phillip, CNN (CNN) — While rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito was stealing the show with his performance on the field, his…
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FREEZING FOG ADVISORY – Slick and low visibility again this morning makes for slow travel at times. Be careful. Sunrise just ahead of 8am. …
Continue Reading US wholesale inflation dropped to 0.9% annually in November
Tumbling energy prices helped to bring US wholesale inflation down below pre-pandemic levels and to its second-lowest rate this…
Continue Reading Bronx deli fire sends flames shooting into night sky, one person is treated for smoke inhalation
NEW YORK (AP) — A fire that started in a deli in New York City spread to several other stores and sent flames shooting into the sky. The fire…
Continue Reading Youngkin: Virginia has ‘understanding’ with parent company about moving Washington’s NBA, NHL teams
By SARAH RANKIN and MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he has reached a tentative agreement…
Continue Reading Switzerland’s Greens fail in a long-shot bid to enter the national government
BERLIN (AP) — Switzerland’s environmentalist Greens have failed in a long-shot bid to enter the national government as lawmakers elected a new…
Continue Reading As respiratory viruses spread everywhere, what should you do if you get sick?
The spread of respiratory illnesses is well underway, as US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Mandy Cohen told Congress…
Continue Reading Sancionan a atleta estudiantil transgénero y a una escuela secundaria por dejarla participar en equipo femenino
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Una escuela secundaria de Florida fue puesta en periodo de prueba administrativo por un año y multada con US$ 16.500 por…
Continue Reading Bulgaria dismantles a Soviet army monument that has dominated the Sofia skyline since 1954
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Following years of heated debates, authorities in Bulgaria began to dismantle a monument of the Soviet army that has…
Continue Reading Safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers and resources, experts say
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you’re getting a product made…
Continue Reading Kid Rock says he is done boycotting Bud Light
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Kid Rock is changing his tune on Bud Light. He was one of the first people to declare a boycott on Bud…
Continue Reading A volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
By DEEPA BHARATH and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells…
Continue Reading Kishida says he regrets a ruling party funds scandal and will work on partial changes to his Cabinet
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to replace some of his Cabinet ministers…
Continue Reading The White House is hosting nearly 100 US lawmakers to brainstorm gun violence prevention strategies
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is hosting nearly 100 lawmakers from around the country to work on how their…
Continue Reading A volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
By DEEPA BHARATH and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells…
Continue Reading Edmunds compares the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Genesis GV70 luxury SUVs
By NICK KURCZEWSKI Edmunds The Mercedes-Benz GLC has long been a popular choice for a small luxury SUV. From luxury and performance to technology,…
Continue Reading 7 students ate gummy bears from a baggie that tested positive for fentanyl and fell sick. Now 2 people have been arrested
By Carma Hassan, Asher Moskowitz and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Two people have been arrested and charged after seven Virginia elementary students…
Continue Reading Thai police seize a record haul of 50 million methamphetamine tablets near border with Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police have seized what is being called a record haul of methamphetamine tablets in the western province of Kanchanaburi, close…
Continue Reading ‘King of fruit’: Azerbaijan’s love affair with the pomegranate
By Tom Marsden, CNN (CNN) — Delicious, easy on the eye and packed with medicinal properties, the pomegranate is a true gift of nature that has…
Continue Reading Tesla recalls nearly all 2 million of its vehicles on US roads
CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot…
Continue Reading Pakistan court says military trials can resume for 103 supporters of Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top court on Wednesday allowed military courts to resume the trials of more than 100 supporters of former Prime…
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Firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A report of a firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School in Bonneville County. Principal Doug McLaren sent out…
Continue Reading Inflation is pinching Hungary’s popular Christmas markets. $23 sausage dog, anyone?
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A cost-of-living crisis in Hungary is on display at the country’s popular Christmas…
Continue Reading Attacks on referees could kill soccer, top FIFA official Pierluigi Collina says
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The attack on a top Turkish referee this week has been described as an example of the…
Continue Reading Pierluigi Collina says that attacks on referees are a ‘cancer’ after Turkish Süper Lig incident
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — FIFA official Pierluigi Collina has reiterated his view that physical and verbal abuse against referees is a…
Continue Reading How to put a ring on it and save for a house, too
By TAYLOR GETLER of NerdWallet Planning a wedding and buying a home are two of the most expensive milestones of adult life, and couples with both of…
Continue Reading Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown…
Continue Reading Patrick Mahomes regrets furious rant towards officials and Bills QB Josh Allen over costly offsides penalty
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he regrets his furious rant towards officials and rival QB Josh Allen…
Continue Reading Manchester United’s disastrous season plumbs new depths following meek Champions League exit
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The sound of boos rang out around Old Trafford once again. It’s become the theme tune for Manchester United’s…
Continue Reading The New York Times’ first director of AI signals key role the technology will play in news production
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — The future is now. The New York Times on Tuesday announced the creation of a new newsroom position:…
Continue Reading Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an…
Continue Reading ‘We have the right to live.’ Starvation, disease, and winter chill threaten the survival of displaced civilians in Gaza
By Sana Noor Haq and Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Salwa Tibi recalls how she covered several miles on foot in southern Gaza, in a desperate search…
Continue Reading Draymond Green suspended indefinitely from NBA after wild swing on Jusuf Nurkić as Warriors lose to Suns
By Sam Joseph and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely following an on-court…
Continue Reading 5 Things to know for Dec. 13: Ukraine, Israel, Climate deal, Presidential race, Toy safety
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — AI language tools like ChatGPT can be eerily convincing, but don’t be fooled by their authoritative…
Continue Reading 5 Things to know for Dec. 13: Ukraine, Israel, Climate deal, Presidential race, Toy safety
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — AI language tools like ChatGPT can be eerily convincing, but don’t be fooled by their authoritative tones.…
Continue Reading Far-right Dutch election winner Wilders wants to be prime minister, promises to respect constitution
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders says he wants to be prime minister for “all…
Continue Reading Tesla recalls nearly all 2 million of its vehicles on US roads
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot…
Continue Reading EE.UU. restringirá visas a ciudadanos de Honduras que permitieron el nombramiento “irregular” de fiscales interinos
Sofía Barruti (CNN Español) — El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos informó este martes que impondrá restricciones de visado a…
Continue Reading What small businesses need to know about new regulations going into 2024
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Regulations are a double-edged sword. They’re created to improve business dealings,…
Continue Reading New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence resigns
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire sheriff accused of stealing $19,000 in county funds has resigned, leading prosecutors to withdraw their…
Continue Reading 5 things to watch at CNN’s town hall with Vivek Ramaswamy
By Eric Bradner and Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is set to field questions from Iowa voters Wednesday night…
Continue Reading Analysis: It’s uncertain if push to ‘Stop Cop City’ got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum
By JEFF AMY of The Associated Press and STEPHEN FOWLER of Georgia Public Broadcasting ATLANTA (AP) — An analysis by news organizations finds…
Continue Reading She won her sexual assault case. Now she hopes the Japanese military changes so others don’t suffer
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A former soldier who won a sexual assault case against three of her former colleagues says she…
Continue Reading Orbán says Hungary will block EU membership negotiations for Ukraine at a crucial summit this week
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says his government will block a proposal to start talks…
Continue Reading Bomb blast damages commercial area near Greece’s largest port but causes no injuries
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece say a powerful bomb explosion has damaged a commercial apartment block housing stores and businesses…
Continue Reading Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles to fix defective system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system…
Continue Reading Biden to meet in person Wednesday with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person meeting with…
Continue Reading The Fed holds interest rates steady for third consecutive time
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates steady at a 22-year high for the…
Continue Reading Coming home, staying home: ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Home Alone’ among 25 films picked for national registry
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and…
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