UnitedHealth Group CEO: America’s health system is poorly designed
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — In his first public response to the consumer outcry following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives,…
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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemns ‘vile, racist and threatening’ online abuse, calls for action
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City defender Kyle Walker condemned the “vile, racist and threatening” online abuse he received on…
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Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 13 de diciembre: Siria, posturas de Trump sobre Israel, los palestinos y las deportaciones
Por CNN en Español Cómo los rebeldes de Siria derrocaron al régimen de Assad, en 7 mapas. Trump dice que usará al Ejército para deportaciones…
Continue Reading President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next prime minister
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to…
Continue Reading Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Dec. 13: January 6 rioters, Grocery prices, Syria, Ukraine, Stanley recall
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Today is Friday the 13th — a day regarded as unlucky among the 25% of Americans who consider themselves…
Continue Reading Próximos pasos en el caso de Luigi Mangione y por qué el cargo más grave es solo homicidio intencional sin premeditación
Por Emma Tucker, CNN El cargo más grave que se le imputa al sospechoso de dar muerte al CEO de UnitedHealthcare la semana pasada a plena luz del…
Continue Reading A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list
A nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A postdoctoral researcher. They are among the roughly…
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Danish court sentences British hedge fund trader to 12 years over massive tax fraud
A Danish court has sentenced a British hedge fund trader to 12 years in prison in connection with what authorities say was a 9 billion kroner ($1.3…
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Heads up if you’re a freelancer or small business owner: The IRS may need something new from you
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Heads up to anyone who is a freelancer, independent contractor, business owner, property renter or just a…
Continue Reading Stanley recalls millions of travel mugs over concerns the lids might fall off, causing burns
AP Business Writer Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S.…
Continue Reading Topless women protesting the Ukraine war are detained for vandalizing sculpture near UN building
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — At least three feminist activists have been detained for vandalising a monument outside the United Nations building…
Continue Reading US and allies mark the 80th anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge
Associated Press BASTOGNE, Belgium (AP) — The United States, its European allies and a dwindling number of veterans are marking the 80th…
Continue Reading ‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will reunite to play doubles at the 2025 Australian Open, three years after…
Continue Reading More bad news for Bud Light
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s the end of an era for Bud Light: The beleaguered brand is no longer the most popular beer on…
Continue Reading Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States
By Matt Egan and Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down…
Continue Reading The game that means everything: Army and Navy get ready to clash for the 125th time in college football’s most unique rivalry
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — It’s a rivalry unlike any other. Sure, there’s intensity in many other high-profile games.…
Continue Reading University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged antisemitic comments plans to take legal action, attorney says
By Taylor Romine and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — An administrator with the diversity, equity and inclusion office at the University of Michigan…
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Look of the Week: Elle Fanning revives the ‘60s beehive
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In an age ruled by neatly slicked buns, it’s easy to forget there was a time before extra-hold gel — when hair…
Continue Reading China signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise…
Continue Reading A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the United Kingdom because of…
Continue Reading US serviceman sentenced to 5 years for kidnapping and raping Japanese schoolgirl, officials say
By Yumi Asada and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A US serviceman was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and raping an underage girl…
Continue Reading Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he’s making millions and taking darts into mainstream
AP Sports Writer Luke Littler was virtually unknown a year ago. Now he is making millions, transcending his sport and is searched for more often on…
Continue Reading The specter of RFK Jr. has investors fretting about a onetime vaccine wunderkind
Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — In the chaotic early days of the pandemic, Wall Street scrambled to place bets on the…
Continue Reading Google and Samsung are taking on Apple and Meta with their own mixed-reality headset
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Google and Samsung are stepping into the wearable headset race. The companies are joining forces to release a…
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‘The statements change every day’: Capitol rioters try to parse Trump’s pardon pledges
CNN By Katelyn Polantz, Paula Reid and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to pardon US Capitol…
Continue Reading ‘The statements change every day’: Capitol rioters try to parse Trump’s pardon pledges
By Katelyn Polantz, Paula Reid and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to pardon US Capitol…
Continue Reading A new AI-powered weather model could be key to the future of your forecast. But there’s a catch
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Accurately predicting the weather is hard — really hard, but a new AI-powered forecast model just…
Continue Reading Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to know
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest…
Continue Reading ‘Crown of Thorns’ returns to Notre Dame Cathedral for public veneration
PARIS (AP) — An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” returned Friday to Notre Dame Cathedral in…
Continue Reading China jails former national football coach for 20 years for bribery
BEIJING (AP) — The former coach of the Chinese men’s national soccer team Li Tie has received a 20-year prison sentence for bribery. Chinese…
Continue Reading Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The most serious charge against the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on…
Continue Reading The next steps in Luigi Mangione’s case and why his most serious charge is only second-degree murder
KYW, WPXI, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The most serious charge against the suspect accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad…
Continue Reading Rusia lanza un ataque masivo contra el sector energético ucraniano, según un ministro
Por Daria Tarasova Markina, CNN Rusia lanzó un nuevo ataque generalizado contra las infraestructuras energéticas de Ucrania durante la noche de…
Continue Reading UEFA punishes Serbia for fan misconduct including trying to burn Albania flag
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has punished Serbia’s soccer federation for racist acts by fans at two Nations League games including trying to…
Continue Reading 14-year-old stabs a Thai-Australian schoolmate to death in a fight, Thai police say
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand say a 14-year-old has been arrested on charges alleging that he stabbed a Thai-Australian schoolmate to death in…
Continue Reading New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world’s rarest whale died from head injuries
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from…
Continue Reading Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine’s energy sector, minister says
By Daria Tarasova Markina, Lauren Kent and Kosta Gak, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia launched a widespread attack on Ukraine’s energy…
Continue Reading Xi’s RSVP is a snub to Trump, but the inauguration invite is still a big deal
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Imagine the scene, at noon on January 20, on the west front of the US Capitol. As Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles…
Continue Reading Cadáveres maltrechos muestran los horrores de la vida y la muerte bajo el régimen sirio de Assad
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Can you use a personal credit card for business expenses?
Ramp explains when and why a personal credit card may be used for business expenses, the risks involved, and the benefits of using a business credit…
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Flight nightmare? Here's how to get compensated
Money.ca shares what to know in order to be compensated for the three most encountered air travel…
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7 key food trends for 2025 forecasted by Instacart purchasing data
Instacart shares findings and highlights from its 2024 food and grocery trends…
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Assisted living options for wheelchair users
Caring.com outlines what makes assisted living for wheelchair-bound seniors a viable option, including benefits, costs, and how to pay for…
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73% of small business owners optimistic about 2025 economy
NEXT surveyed 1,500 small business owners aged 18-64 across industries and regions in late October and November 2024 to share findings about how…
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AI was everywhere in 2024. Here are the biggest stories of the year.
Creatie.ai curated five of the biggest AI stories in 2024, including copyright issues, creative control, and the intersection of AI and…
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Top 10 casino streamers
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Continue Reading Japan business survey shows slight improvement in outlook for manufacturers
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — A quarterly survey by Japan’s central bank shows business sentiment among manufacturers has improved…
Continue Reading China sentences former Premier League soccer star to 20 years in prison for corruption
By Nectar Gan and Fred He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the country’s national men’s team has been…
Continue Reading China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China’s military is keeping silent on its large deployment of naval and coast guard ships off Taiwan this week. Its top…
Continue Reading Stanley recalls more than 2.5 million travel mugs over possible burn hazard
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Stanley, the drinkware brand that exploded in popularity on social media, issued a recall of roughly 2.6 million…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift supera a Drake como ganadora de más premios Billboard
Por Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Taylor Swift batió otro récord más. Esta vez, la cantante de “Fortnight” hizo historia en los Premios Billboard de la…
Continue Reading Dick Vitale says he’s cancer-free after 4th bout with the disease in just over 3 years
Dick Vitale said he’s cancer-free after his fourth bout with the disease in just over three years. The 85-year-old ESPN college basketball…
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D91 schools will have shorter lunch times
Idaho Falls School District 91 high schools will see a change to their schedules beginning Jan. 7. Lunch time will be shortened to 35 minutes and…
Continue Reading Protesters hold a noisy demonstration against Serbia’s populist leadership
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s university students have held a noisy protest outside the state television building despite populist President…
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Day 4: Dashcam footage reveals where Mark Bent’s car was the night of the murder
On day four of the Mark Bent murder trial, prosecutors showed chilling video footage from the night Nikolas Bird was shot and later…
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Thursday high school basketball scores – December 12
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Thursday, December…
Continue Reading Greece’s only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital,…
Continue Reading Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November,…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s reformed military procurement agency drives the country’s NATO ambitions
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s new state agency for nonlethal military procurement is an example of the type of reform that…
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By Chris Lau and Lisako Neriki Ancheta, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A Japanese sake maker is going where no sake maker has gone before: space. Asahi…
Continue Reading Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the…
Continue Reading The dead, the missing and the reunited: Three tales of Syria’s tortured prisoners
By Salma Abdelaziz, CNN (CNN) — In the days following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians have crowded his regime’s notorious…
Continue Reading Israel accuses an ‘unprecedented’ number of Israelis of spying for Iran
By Jeremy Diamond and Zeena Saifi, CNN Haifa, Israel (CNN) — In the months before Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Nevatim Airbase in…
Continue Reading Mitt Romney’s Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With Mitt Romney set to exit the U.S. Senate, Washington will be without one of its strongest conservative…
Continue Reading ‘The Bibi Files,’ with leaked Netanyahu footage, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “The Bibi Files” started with a sudden leak that turned into a deluge. A source contacted documentarian Alex…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy week
AP Business Writers Major stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish Friday, capping a rare bumpy week for the market. The S&P 500…
Continue Reading Prominent human rights attorney quits international court over failure to prosecute Venezuela
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A prominent human rights attorney has quietly parted ways with the International Criminal Court to protest what he…
Continue Reading Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell not expected to play for 49ers again this season after refusing to enter game vs Rams
By Ben Morse, Homero De la Fuente and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to play when asked during the…
Continue Reading Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the…
Continue Reading This hospital in Venezuela restores discarded toys for another round of love
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — One by one, the toys that show the wear and tear of love are restored for the holidays: sewed and…
Continue Reading Estos son los ganadores de The Game Awards 2024
CNN Español The Game Awards, la gala de premiación de videojuegos que se realiza desde 2014, celebró su décima edición este jueves. Para elegir…
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Woman dies in multi-vehicle crash
Idaho State Police is investigating a multiple-vehicle collision with one fatality which occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:25 p.m., on…
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Taylor Swift surpasses Drake as most-decorated Billboard Award winner
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has broken yet another record. This time, the “Fortnight” singer made history at the 2024…
Continue Reading El Senado de Argentina expulsa a Edgardo Kueider, quien está bajo investigación y en prisión domiciliaria en Paraguay
Por Betiana Fernández Martino y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El Senado de Argentina expulsó este jueves en sesión especial a Edgardo Kueider,…
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St. Anthony locals outraged that an alleged murderer was allowed in their town
Many people living in Saint Anthony tell us this is a trusting community, so much so that some people don’t lock their doors. Well, that’s starting…
Continue Reading Women take on mining giants in sexual harassment class action cases
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Lawyers for women who claim they’ve been sexually harassed while working for global…
Continue Reading Científicos cartografiaron los ríos del mundo durante 35 años y descubrieron cambios impactantes
Por Laura Paddison, CNN Los casi 3 millones de ríos que recorren el mundo están experimentando cambios rápidos y sorprendentes, con implicaciones…
Continue Reading It’s one of the world’s largest connected coral reef systems, but few people have even heard of it
By Kate Springer, CNN (CNN) — Wilfried Gebhardt still remembers his first dive at Apo Reef over 30 years ago. The now-retired German geographer…
Continue Reading A monster diamond, ancient lipstick and erotic Roman frescoes: 15 remarkable discoveries of 2024
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — It may be an archaeologist’s job to unearth astounding discoveries, but every year some people just have an…
Continue Reading Xi’s RSVP is a snub to Trump, but the inauguration invite is still a big deal
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Continue Reading 1 dies and another is injured when small plane crashes onto New York interstate
HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in New York say one person died when a small plane crashed onto an interstate highway in suburban Westchester…
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Maryland’s Edwards says he’s entering transfer portal; Boise State’s Nelson reportedly entering, too
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. announced Thursday night he’s decided to enter the transfer portal, meaning…
Continue Reading US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations
Associated Press The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has placed an employee on administrative leave after The Associated Press reported that…
Continue Reading Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where alleged human rights abuses took place has been…
Continue Reading 18 países de América Latina y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo acuerdan alianza contra la delincuencia organizada
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Un grupo de 18 países de América Latina y el Caribe y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) acordaron…
Continue Reading Nonprofit looks for breast cancer patients to grant financial assistance to before end of year
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Continue Reading Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: “It hurts bad”
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Continue Reading Pine City Public Schools to pay $65K to student who was racially harassed, officials say
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Continue Reading Officer charged with sexual assault offered to help victim home, she says
By Andrea Lucia Click here for updates on this story LEWISVILLE, Texas (KTVT) — When the 911 call came in from a woman…
Continue Reading Officer charged with sexual assault offered to help victim home, she says
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Continue Reading Lil Durk tied to another murder-for-hire plot, this one in Chicago
By Adam Harrington, John Odenthal Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Newly-unsealed court documents…
Continue Reading Bus company leaves cheerleading team stranded after they paid more than $10,000
By Dorothy Tucker Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A prestigious cheerleading team from Kankakee…
Continue Reading Woman says condemned house next to hers is causing rodent problems
By Meghan Schiller Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh woman says she’s dealing…
Continue Reading Family of late man and longtime Philadelphia Eagles fan tailgates at gravesite to honor his life
By Raymond Strickland Click here for updates on this story SOUTH JERSEY (KYW) — The family of a South Jersey native and…
Continue Reading Pleas to landlord for a working stove go unanswered for years, couple says
By Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — They finally have a new stove, but it…
Continue Reading Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s attorney general has revived the state’s 2020 fake electors case. Democrat Aaron Ford said…
Continue Reading Star Trek license plates saga on Long Island is finally over. Here’s how an attorney ended a grandmother’s nightmare.
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Continue Reading In wake of UHC CEO murder, older Floridians putting off medical care due to other costs
By Joe Gorchow Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian…
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