Por Michelle Watson y Megan Thomas, CNN Jamie Foxx se está recuperando después de un incidente en un restaurante durante su cena de cumpleaños el viernes, que lo dejó con heridas. “Jamie Foxx estaba en su cena de cumpleaños cuando alguien de otra mesa lanzó un vaso que lo golpeó en la boca”, dijo un
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico hired Idaho football coach Jason Eck on Saturday to replace Bronco Mendenhall, a day after Eck’s Vandals dropped out of the FCS playoffs. The 47-year-old Eck was 26-13 in three seasons at Idaho, leading the Vandals to playoff appearances each year. Idaho was 10-4 this season, falling 52-19 on
Continue Reading By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A few years ago, it would have been unimaginable that Italy would be home to one of the most stable governments in Europe. Italian coalition administrations tended to last just over a year before collapsing, making Italy predictably unpredictable. But a series of factors, including government crises
Continue Reading Erika Tulfo, CNN Aakaanksh Autade estaba indeciso sobre TikTok Shop, la función de compras dentro de la aplicación de TikTok, cuando se lanzó el año pasado. Luego, el creador de contenido generó más de US $100.000 en ventas cuando organizó un evento en vivo durante el Black Friday y pasó de ser escéptico a creyente.
Continue Reading Por Kate Sullivan, CNN El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este sábado que Ric Grenell será el enviado presidencial para misiones especiales. “Me complace anunciar a Richard Allen Grenell como nuestro enviado presidencial para Misiones Especiales. Ric trabajará en algunos de los lugares más conflictivos del mundo, incluyendo Venezuela y Corea del
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Landover, Maryland (CNN) — Throughout Saturday’s 125th Army-Navy game, Landon Robinson led the way for Navy’s defense. But on one play early in the fourth quarter, the 6-foot, 285-pound nose guard seized a moment of special teams glory that will live on in Naval Academy football history. The Midshipmen appeared to
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta, CNN London (CNN) — “I’ve been thinking in the past few years: Will I die away from my country?” Abdulaziz Almashi said, reciting the question that he and millions of displaced Syrians have asked themselves. “Will I be able to go back and see my mum and dad again?” For years, they
Continue Reading Por Paula Reid y Katelyn Polantz, CNN ABC News pagará US $15 millones a una “fundación y museo presidencial” en un acuerdo alcanzado con el presidente electo Donald Trump en su demanda por difamación contra la cadena y el presentador George Stephanopoulos. El acuerdo, que se presentó públicamente el sábado, revela que la cadena también
Continue Reading CNN en Español La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmó este sábado la detención en Estados Unidos del exlíder del cartel de Sinaloa, Dámaso López Serrano alias “El Mini Lic”, y la catalogó como “muy importante”, sin dar mayores detalles. Al ser consultada por periodistas acerca de la captura, que según reportes habría ocurrido el
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A deadly crash involving two vehicles happened Saturday afternoon near Elk creek claiming the life of a man.
Continue Reading HUNTINGTON, W.V. (AP) — Marshall has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portal. The Thundering Herd were slated to play Army on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana. But the Independence Bowl and Louisiana Tech have announced that the Bulldogs will take on
Continue Reading Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek coast guard says at least five migrants have died, an unknown number are missing and more than 200 others were rescued in Greece in multiple operations. They all happened south of the island of Crete and near the southern mainland. The four operations began late Friday and
Continue Reading CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Members of Venezuela’s political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital, Caracas, are trying to grow a sense of urgency among the governments working to secure their safe departure from their home country. On Saturday, they told reporters that their living conditions are
Continue Reading Por Taylor Nicioli, CNN A medida que las noches de invierno se alargan, aquellos en el hemisferio norte deben estar atentos este fin de semana a la última Luna llena del año. La Luna brillará intensamente en el cielo durante poco más de 16 horas desde la noche de este sábado hasta la mañana del
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CNN By Paula Reid and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — ABC News will pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” in a settlement reached with President-elect Donald Trump in his defamation suit against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos. The settlement, which was filed publicly Saturday, reveals the network will also pay $1
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon on the 1600 block of West 145th North (County Line Road).
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, says any of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees seeking Senate confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine. “Efforts to undermine public confidence in proven cures are not just uninformed — they’re dangerous,” McConnell said in a
Continue Reading Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Fifty years later, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit tried to return a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library. The answer: You can keep it — and no fine. Chuck Hildebrandt, 63, of Chicago said he visited the public library in Warren while in town for
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By Michelle Watson and Megan Thomas, CNN Jamie Foxx is recovering after an incident at a restaurant during his birthday dinner on Friday left him with injuries. “Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth,” a spokesperson for Foxx said. “He had
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AP Pro Football Writer A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Bill Belichick contacted the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy before accepting the job at North Carolina. The 72-year-old Belichick was introduced Thursday as North Carolina’s football coach. But the former New England Patriots coach recently reached out to
Continue Reading CNN By Fredreka Schouten, David Wright and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Nearly three dozen of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks to serve in his incoming administration donated to his campaign or to the deep-pocketed outside groups that worked to elect him, a CNN analysis of federal campaign records shows. They range from tech multibillionaire
Continue Reading By Richard Ramos Click here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, California (KOVR) — A Fairfield man convicted of the first-degree murder of his girlfriend whose body remains missing was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, prosecutors said Friday. Erica Brown, 36, was reported missing last year — last seen at the couple’s
Continue Reading By Paula Reid and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — ABC News will pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” in a settlement reached with President-elect Donald Trump in his defamation suit against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos. The settlement, which was filed publicly Saturday, reveals the network will also pay $1 million
Continue Reading Por Alaa Elassar y Allison Chinchar, CNN en Español Por primera vez en la historia registrada, el centro de San Francisco recibió una advertencia de tornado este sábado mientras tormentas severas azotaban la ciudad, justo una semana después de que una advertencia de tsunami causara pánico en la región. El Departamento de Gestión de Emergencias
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge in Las Vegas has sentenced a Texas man to 100 years in prison for his role in a two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020 that included the killing of a man in Nevada and a shootout with authorities in Arizona. 32-year-old Christopher McDonnell pleaded guilty in October to more
Continue Reading By Noel Brennan Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A man accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, a well-respected doctor, in front of their daughter last month in northwest suburban Barrington has been formally indicted on murder charges, prosecutors said on Friday. William Zientek is accused of luring Dr. Olga
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. As part of the settlement made public Saturday, ABC News
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By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — TikTok has plans for another appeal as it faces a ban on January 19. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejected a temporary pause on the ban of TikTok, calling such a block “unwarranted” and paving the way for the Supreme Court to potentially decide the fate
Continue Reading WCCO By Derek James Click here for updates on this story DULUTH, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota is home to one of USA Today’s Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country, and it’s just a short drive from the Twin Cities. Along the shore of Lake Superior, with terrific views of bulk carriers in the
Continue Reading By Derek James Click here for updates on this story DULUTH, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota is home to one of USA Today’s Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country, and it’s just a short drive from the Twin Cities. Along the shore of Lake Superior, with terrific views of bulk carriers in the harbor,
Continue Reading WCCO, UMD MARTIN LIBRARY, JOHN HEINO, ENGER TOWER AND PARK, CNN By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story DULUTH, Minnesota (WCCO) — Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest. “Once upon a time they called it the Finnish Riviera,” said Tony
Continue Reading By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story DULUTH, Minnesota (WCCO) — Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest. “Once upon a time they called it the Finnish Riviera,” said Tony Dierckins. “You can’t walk around Duluth without being enmeshed with its
Continue Reading By Caroline Vandergriff Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — The annual BMW Dallas Marathon is this Sunday, marking a bittersweet race for two North Texas friends who have logged hundreds of miles together. For Jamie Dildy and Laura Steen-Patterson, running and friendship go hand in hand. “When we met, we
Continue Reading OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) — Officials say roughly 70,000 gallons of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin. The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles west of Milwaukee, by an Enbridge Energy technician. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel cited a federal accident report. Enbridge says the spill on the company’s
Continue Reading DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police are trying to find out who taped a bulldog inside a trash bag and abandoned him in Des Moines. The emaciated dog was found Tuesday afternoon near a railroad viaduct with his head sticking out of a black plastic garbage bag. The dog was unable to walk because the
Continue Reading By Hunter Geisel Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Nevin Shapiro, a former University of Miami booster who was convicted of swindling investigators in a $930 million Ponzi scheme, was among the nearly 1,500 people whose prison sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden this week, CBS News Miami has learned.
Continue Reading By Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story WALTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Massachusetts blacksmith is doing something unique with old weapons, melting down guns taken off the streets and turning them into garden tools. Turning guns to garden tools “Move metal is what blacksmiths say,” said blacksmith John Hayden. The Guns to
Continue Reading By Mark Prussin Click here for updates on this story NEW WINDSOR, New York (WCBS/WLNY) — Drone activity forced runways at New York’s Stewart Airfield to shut down Friday night, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Last night, the runways at Stewart Airfield were shut down for approximately one hour due to drone activity in the
Continue Reading By Kostyantyn Hak and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — The commander of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk group of forces has been replaced following Russian advances in the region, a military official said Saturday. General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy would take over as head of the operational and tactical group, replacing General Oleksandr Lutsenko, the official told CNN. The
Continue Reading By Erika Stanish Click here for updates on this story WILKINS TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A retired Pennsylvania State Police trooper is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from retail stores. State police said the first incident happened in April at the Home Depot in Wilkins Township. According to
Continue Reading By Josh Sanders Click here for updates on this story COLLINGSWOOD, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It’s that time of year again in Collingswood, where the spirit of the holidays shines brightly through every storefront window and festive display. For the seventh year running, local businesses are participating in the borough’s beloved Storefront Decorating Contest a chance
Continue Reading Abel Alvarado, Al Goodman, CNN El fundador del gigante de la moda Mango, Isak Andic, murió inesperadamente en un accidente este sábado, anunció la compañía en un comunicado. Andic se desempeñaba como presidente no ejecutivo de la compañía, según el comunicado firmado por el CEO de Mango, Toni Ruiz. “Dedicó su vida a Mango, dejando
Continue Reading By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A New Kensington man has been sentenced to 5-10 years behind bars after he was convicted of kidnapping and robbery earlier this year. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli, 41-year-old Steven Best was found guilty of kidnapping and
Continue Reading By Michael Guise Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 12-year-old boy was shot in the head after a loaded gun was left on the counter of a home in Pennsylvania, police said. In a news release, the Chambersburg Police Department said Anthony McCune was arrested and charged after the boy
Continue Reading By JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department has appointed Ryan Lee – a former Boise Police Chief who was forced to resign after several complaints – to serve as the Chief of Detectives with the Operations Bureau, officials announced Wednesday. In their announcement, officials
Continue Reading WJZ By JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on the federal government to take action after he shared a video of what he said were drones flying above his Anne Arundel County home. It comes as mysterious drone sightings continue to
Continue Reading By JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on the federal government to take action after he shared a video of what he said were drones flying above his Anne Arundel County home. It comes as mysterious drone sightings continue to baffle
Continue Reading Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — The army says fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has intensified in eastern Congo in recent days ahead of much anticipated peace talks on Sunday. Congo’s army accused the M23 of killing 12 civilians earlier this week in villages of the Lubero territory in the
Continue Reading By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The father of Emanuel Johnson said his son’s death is especially hard to comprehend because his life began with survival. Johnson, 15, was shot and killed Thursday night in a double shooting on the city’s northwest side. Friday evening, Johnson’s mother,
Continue Reading By Tajma Hall Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Millions of people experience depression each year and the holiday season can make managing mental health more difficult for many. While there are many ways to treat depression, Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine has recently found success with a unique
Continue Reading EAST MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Human remains discovered three months ago in a pickup truck in the Mississippi River have been identified as an Illinois man who was reported missing in 2019. Police in East Moline, Illinois, say they’re treating the case as a homicide. The remains were identified as Daniel Claeys. He was a
Continue Reading By Kimber Collins Click here for updates on this story WAIMANALO, Hawaii (KITV) — A big day for a couple of honu that were being rehabbed at a new facility in Waimanalo. Hawaii Marine Animal Response staff treated a sub adult green sea turtle, found tangled in fishing wire by NOAA in November. “We took
Continue Reading By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KITV) — A video is making the rounds on social media, showing what appears to be a young girl getting attacked on campus at Wahiawa Middle School. The video shows two students punching, kicking and pulling a seventh grade girl’s hair in the
Continue Reading BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango, has died after suffering an accident, the company said in a statement. Spanish media, including state news agency EFE, said Andic, 71, died after falling while on a hike near Barcelona. Andic opened Mango’s first store in Barcelona in 1984 and over
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert on YouTube, a lawyer said. Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, told Associated Press that Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in her father’s home in Sari city, capital of the northern province of Mazandaran. The judiciary filed a case
Continue Reading By Nicole Linsalata, Faith Graham, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WSVN) — Two airboats collided in Collier County, sending more than two dozen people to the hospital, authorities said. Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, responded to the scene of the crash south of
Continue Reading By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story SPARTANBURG, South Carolina (WLOS) — A Spartanburg, South Carolina woman has been charged with double homicide, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Kayla Michelle Benton, 30, of Sunset Circle in Spartanburg is facing two murder charges and charges for possessing a weapon.
Continue Reading CNN By Josh Campbell and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — A California couple visiting Mexico for the holidays was shot and killed on Wednesday when armed gunmen fired on their vehicle, according to authorities. Rafael and Gloria Cardona were visiting family in Angamacutiro, Michoacan state at the time of the attack, a US official told
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls. In New York City, where temperatures hovered around freezing, the fermented merriment kicked off around 10 a.m. and
Continue Reading By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — McDowell County has announced its largest drug bust in history. Following a months-long investigation by the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department and the NC State Bureau of Investigation, they identified Greggory Lowery as a large supplier of
Continue Reading By Dalia Faheid, Kaitlan Collins, Rebekah Riess, Kara Scannell and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in Manhattan has retained a high-profile New York attorney – a development revealed on the same day an official indicated the defendant may soon stop fighting extradition from Pennsylvania, the site of his
Continue Reading Por Jennifer Hansler, CNN Estados Unidos ha tenido contacto directo con Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, el grupo rebelde sirio que ahora tiene el control de facto del país, dijo este sábado el secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken. La primera confirmación pública de la interacción directa con el grupo designado como terrorista por EE.UU., conocido como HTS
Continue Reading Por Fredreka Schouten, David Wright y Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN Casi tres docenas de las personas seleccionadas por el presidente electo Donald Trump para servir en su próxima administración donaron a su campaña o a los grupos externos, según muestra un análisis de CNN de los registros de campaña federales. Los elegidos van desde el
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — More than 18 years after accusing three former Duke University lacrosse players of raping her, a falsified account she shared in graphic detail, Crystal Mangum has admitted she lied about the encounter. In an interview on a web show published Wednesday, Mangum apologized to the men and said her
Continue Reading By Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is Gingerbread Lane, now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle, and it’s all the work of one dedicated Queens artist. CBS News New York’s Elle McLogan got a look
Continue Reading WCBS By Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is Gingerbread Lane, now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle, and it’s all the work of one dedicated Queens artist. CBS News New York’s Elle McLogan got a
Continue Reading CNN By Annie Grayer and Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Nancy Pelosi underwent a “successful” hip replacement surgery Saturday and is “well on the mend,” according to a spokesperson, one day after being hospitalized from an injury sustained during an official engagement in Luxembourg. Pelosi was admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg as the
Continue Reading ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Longtime NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater. Santa Margarita announced the hiring of Palmer on social media Friday. The Catholic prep school is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, a well-to-do suburb in southern Orange County. Palmer
Continue Reading Por Brenda Goodman, CNN El presidente electo Donald Trump elogió la vacuna contra la poliomielitis o polio como “algo muy grande”, pero un abogado ligado al elegido de Trump para liderar la principal agencia de salud del país solicitó a la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA) que revoque la aprobación de la
Continue Reading Associated Press Mysterious drones have been reported flying over the eastern United States in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who is flying them and why. Federal authorities say there’s no evidence yet of any national security or public safety threats, and many of the suspected drones are actually manned aircraft. The Federal Aviation
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer Nevin Shapiro, the former Miami booster whose rogue involvement with the school led to a massive NCAA investigation and significant sanctions against the Hurricanes, had his sentence for masterminding a $930 million Ponzi scheme commuted by President Joe Biden. Shapiro was among the 1,499 recipients of commutations announced by the White House
Continue Reading WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Ryan Reynolds has treated Wrexham’s locals to an early Christmas present on his latest trip to north Wales and he brought another Hollywood celebrity along for the ride. Reynolds co-owns Wrexham soccer club with Rob McElhenney and watched the team draw with Cambridge 2-2 on Saturday in the company of actor
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By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Finding the best gifts for friends and family members, decorating, planning and hosting get-togethers, and keeping up with traditions — all those tasks can make the holiday season overwhelming. Those events can bring much joy, but overplanning the holidays can cause more stress than the happy time they’re meant
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress. Pelosi, 84, “is well on the mend,” said Ian Krager, a spokesman for the California Democrat, in a statement. Pelosi
Continue Reading Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A major ice storm created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska this weekend and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road. Many events were canceled across the region when the storm hit Friday evening, and businesses announced plans to
Continue Reading AVIGNON, France (AP) — Hundreds of people have gathered in the southern French town of Avignon ahead of the verdict in a mass-rape trial in which dozens of men stand accused. Gisèle Pelicot is alleged to have been drugged and rendered unconscious by her husband over a decade. The court is expected to deliver its
Continue Reading By Abel Alvarado and Al Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The founder of fashion giant Mango, Isak Andic, died unexpectedly in an accident on Saturday, the company announced in a statement. Andic served as the company’s non-executive Chairman, according to the statement signed by Mango CEO Toni Ruiz. “He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an
Continue Reading Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — Palestinian refugees, whose homes in the Yarmouk camp near Damascus were destroyed during Syria’s civil war, have started to return to the neighborhood since the fall of President Bashar Assad. Yarmouk was once considered the capital of the Palestinian diaspora, but it was bombed and looted and has been all
Continue Reading By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Aqaba, Jordan (CNN) — The United States has had direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Syrian rebel group now in de-facto control of the country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. The first public confirmation of direct interaction with the US-designated terrorist group, known as HTS, came at the
Continue Reading Associated Press YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso knelt to pray when officers came to take her to an execution site in May 2015, just feet from her isolation cell on an Indonesian prison island, where a 13-member firing squad was waiting. While she prayed, the Philippines government was
Continue Reading Associated Press DEVENTER, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch city of Deventer transformed Saturday into a pocket of 19th-century England, with 950 people in costumes bringing characters from Charles Dickens’ books to life. Oliver Twist, Ebenezer Scrooge and Miss Havisham were among the characters at hand, mingling with chimney sweepers, livestock and Christmas carol singers in
Continue Reading Análisis por Zachary B. Wolf, CNN Estados Unidos creció mucho en los últimos 40 años. Uno de ellos fue Vivek Ramaswamy, que nació en 1985 y es uno de los dos hombres ricos seleccionados por el presidente electo Donald Trump para reducir el tamaño del gobierno federal. EE.UU. gastó alrededor de US$ 900 mil millones
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z is doubling down on his denial that he ever raped a teenage girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying that newly revealed inconsistencies in her story prove that her account is not credible. Earlier this week, an anonymous Jane Doe filed an amended complaint against Combs and Jay-Z, whose
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As the winter nights grow longer, those in the Northern Hemisphere will want to keep an eye out this weekend for the last full moon of the year. The silvery orb will shine bright in the sky for a hair more than 16 hours on Saturday evening into Sunday
Continue Reading By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Get 5 Good Things in your inbox each week by subscribing to 5 Things right here. I’m not much of a hugger. Sure, I’ll bust out the warm fuzzies for relatives around the holidays but I’m not like, say, my best friend, who prefers her hugs to
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge. Luigi Mangione will be represented by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who was a high-ranking deputy in the Manhattan
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By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — Fifty years ago, parishioners from Jim Jones’ Peoples Temple in San Francisco began to settle a rural commune in the South American country of Guyana. The Jonestown experiment ended four years later in one of the most tragic and bizarre murder-suicide incidents in American history. More than 900
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in recorded history, downtown San Francisco was included in a tornado warning on Saturday as severe storms swept through the city, just one week after a tsunami warning triggered widespread panic in the region. The National Weather Service in the San Francisco
Continue Reading By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — This year brought us new albums from some of the biggest artists in the world: Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift all put out music that thrilled fans. And yet some of the most impactful pop music of 2024 came not from Tay or Bey, but from
Continue Reading By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — “Even though you want to try to, never grow up,” Peter Pan said in the titular novel by J.M. Barrie, echoing a sentiment long expressed by the human race in an effort to cheat death. The quest to unlock the secrets of longevity has been the topic of scientific
Continue Reading AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. Army installation in Georgia was locked down after a person was shot and killed in what base authorities described as an isolated incident. The shooter was apprehended and taken into custody Saturday, and an “all-clear” was given about two hours after Fort Eisenhower went into lockdown. The shooting took
Continue Reading AP Diplomatic Writer AQABA, Jordan (AP) — American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. Blinken, speaking at a news conference in Jordan, was the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the
Continue Reading AP Diplomatic Writer AQABA, Jordan (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up perhaps his last Middle East mission as America’s top diplomat. His aim has been preventing Syria from spiraling out of control after the sudden ouster of President Bashar Assad. Blinken was one of several senior U.S. officials traveling across the
Continue Reading Associated Press MORONI, Comoros (AP) — Officials say the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido. They say several people have died. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau says “We’re afraid the toll will be high” following an emergency meeting in Paris. France’s new Prime Minister François Bayrou
Continue Reading Por Marshall Cohen, CNN Las víctimas de importantes casos de corrupción pública en Pensilvania e Illinois están enojadas porque el presidente Joe Biden conmutó penas esta semana a dos funcionarios condenados. Las conmutaciones fueron anunciadas el jueves como parte de un paquete histórico de clemencia para 1.500 delincuentes condenados que, según la Casa Blanca, “merecen
Continue Reading Por Verónica Calderón, CNN en Español La Policía Federal de Brasil arrestó este sábado en Río de Janeiro al general Walter Braga Netto, exministro de Defensa durante la presidencia del líder ultraderechista Jair Bolsonaro, de acuerdo con la estatal Agencia Brasil. Braga Netto está imputado junto con Bolsonaro y otras 36 personas por su presunta
Continue Reading Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. Trump was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, potential backup
Continue Reading KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drone strikes on southern Russia killed a 9-year-old boy and set fire to a major oil terminal, officials said Saturday, the day after Moscow launched a massive aerial attack on its neighbor that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector in
Continue Reading By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — Aakaanksh Autade was iffy on TikTok Shop, TikTok’s in-app shopping feature, when it launched last year. Then the content creator grossed over $100,000 in sales when he hosted a live event on Black Friday and went from skeptic to believer. Autade is known for sharing tech-related tips and tricks
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in Iran has sentenced Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh to 10 years on prison after finding him guilty of collaborating with a hostile government. Reza Valizadeh is a former journalist for the U.S.-government-funded Voice of America’s Farsi language service and also has worked for Radio Farda, an outlet
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