Court document claims Meta knowingly designed its platforms to hook kids, reports say
SAN FRANCISO (AP) — Facebook parent Meta Platforms deliberately engineered its social platforms to hook kids and knew — but never disclosed —…
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Israel’s farms need foreign labourers. The Hamas attacks triggered an exodus
CNN By Joseph Ataman, Nic Robertson and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — On the morning of October 7, Hamas fighters streamed into the quiet lanes of…
Continue Reading Portland teachers’ union and school district sign tentative deal after weeks-long strike
KPTV By Melissa Alonso and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Portland students will return to classrooms Monday after the Portland Association of…
Continue Reading Portland teachers’ union and school district sign tentative deal after weeks-long strike
By Melissa Alonso and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Portland students will return to classrooms Monday after the Portland Association of Teachers…
Continue Reading Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister on Monday and…
Continue Reading SZA rules the 2023 Soul Train Awards
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired Sunday night and it was a good time, especially for singer SZA. The awards…
Continue Reading Schools in Portland, Oregon, reach tentative deal with teachers union after nearly month-long strike
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest school district says it has reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and its roughly 45,000…
Continue Reading Jalen Hurts runs for winning TD in overtime, Eagles rally past Josh Allen, Bills 37-34
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Continue Reading NFL RedZone Channel broadcast interrupted due to fire alarm
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Continue Reading Chinese court starts hearing lawsuits against Malaysia Airlines over missing flight MH370
By Nectar Gan and Mengchen Zhang, CNN Beijing (CNN) — For nearly 10 years, Jiang Hui has been searching for answers as to why the plane…
Continue Reading Artist Zeng Fanzhi depicts ‘zero-COVID’ after a lifetime of service to the Chinese state
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Continue Reading Brooks scores 25 to lead Butler over Boise State 70-56
By The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pierre Brooks’ 25 points helped Butler defeat Boise State 70-56 on Sunday night at the ESPN…
Continue Reading Arrestan a sospechoso tras disparar contra tres estudiantes universitarios palestinos en Vermont, dice la policía
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Un sospechoso fue arrestado por el tiroteo contra tres estudiantes universitarios palestinos en…
Continue Reading Truce gives Gazans moment to breathe – and reveals scale of devastation
By Ivana Kottasová and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — As the bulldozers worked their way through the remains of the southern Gaza town of Al Qarara…
Continue Reading Irregular meals, benches as beds. As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
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Continue Reading Girl, 11, confirmed as fourth victim of Alaska landslide, two people still missing
WRANGELL, Alaska (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from a landslide that smashed into homes in an Alaska fishing…
Continue Reading The body of an abducted anti-mining activist is found in western Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in western Mexico say they have found the body of anti-mining activist Higinio Trinidad de la Cruz. Prosecutors said…
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Those in favor of Ranked Choice Voting speak out
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Continue Reading Jordan’s top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
By RENATA BRITO Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Sunday he hopes a meeting of Mediterranean…
Continue Reading 3 dead, 2 critically injured in early Sunday morning shooting in Winnipeg, Canada
By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Three people are dead and two others were injured during a shooting early Sunday morning in Winnipeg, Manitoba,…
Continue Reading Opinion: An anti-Muslim tirade inspires a beautiful response
CNN Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — After police say he repeatedly taunted an Arab immigrant food cart worker in his Manhattan…
Continue Reading After violent robbery, jeweler depends on local support
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Continue Reading Greek police arrest 6 alleged migrant traffickers and are looking for 7 others from the same gang
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police have arrested six individuals who they say are members of a large human trafficking gang that violently…
Continue Reading Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime TV producer Marty Krofft has died at age 86. He was known for imaginative children’s…
Continue Reading Bradley Cooper dice que probablemente diría que sí a “The Hangover 4” en “un instante”
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Continue Reading 5 things to know about Young Thug and the YSL RICO case
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Continue Reading AP Top 25: No. 3 Washington, No. 5 Oregon move up, give Pac-12 2 in top 5 for 1st time since 2016
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer No. 3 Washington, No. 4 Florida State and No. 5 Oregon all moved up a spot in The Associated Press…
Continue Reading 3 men of Palestinian descent attending holiday gathering shot, injured near University of Vermont
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press Police say three young men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot…
Continue Reading Nebraska woman bags marriage proposal shortly after killing big buck on hunting trip
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska woman bagged a marriage proposal along with a big buck during a recent deer hunting trip. Samantha Camenzind’s…
Continue Reading Israeli president talks hostages, truces and criticizes Irish PM’s tweet in CNN interview
CNN By Sophie Tanno and Elise Garofalo, CNN (CNN) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the release of hostages, the likelihood of a…
Continue Reading Syria says an Israeli airstrike hit the Damascus airport and put it out of service
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state media say an Israeli airstrike has hit the international airport in the Syrian capital and put it out of commission.…
Continue Reading Biden says 4-year-old Abigail Edan was released by Hamas. He hopes more U.S. hostages will be freed
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Continue Reading 4 found dead near North Carolina homeless camp; 3 shot before shooter killed self, police say
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Continue Reading Israeli president talks hostages, truces and criticizes Irish PM’s tweet in CNN interview
By Sophie Tanno and Elise Garofalo, CNN (CNN) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the release of hostages, the likelihood of a longer…
Continue Reading An alliance of Myanmar ethnic groups claim capture of another big trade crossing at Chinese border
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Continue Reading Russia puts spokesman for tech giant and Facebook owner Meta on wanted list
By The Associated Press Russia’s interior ministry has added the spokesman of U.S. tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a…
Continue Reading Boise State-UNLV set for Mountain West title game after computer breaks three-way tie for first
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — UNLV will host Boise State in the Mountain West Conference championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on…
Continue Reading 3 Palestinian students were shot in Vermont. Civil rights groups are calling for a close look at the motive
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Continue Reading “It sounded like a bomb went off”: Residents react after refinery explosion
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Continue Reading Compradores motivados rompen récord de ventas navideñas en Black Friday
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Continue Reading Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were not only a global power couple but also best friends and life mates
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Continue Reading Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet it alleges doesn’t adequately condemn Hamas
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Foreign Ministry says it will summon the Irish ambassador over a tweet celebrating…
Continue Reading Former UK leader Boris Johnson joins a march against antisemitism in London
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people including former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have gathered in London for a march against antisemitism, a…
Continue Reading Lawyer for Italian student arrested in ex-girlfriend’s slaying says he’s disoriented, had psych exam
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Continue Reading Start your week smart: Hostages released, drone attacks in Russia, Derek Chauvin, Oscar Pistorius, holiday shopping
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CNN By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — You may not recognize the name Garrett Morgan, but you’ve likely seen his handiwork several…
Continue Reading Terry Venables, the former England, Tottenham and Barcelona coach, has died at 80
LONDON (AP) — Former England, Tottenham and Barcelona manager Terry Venables has died. He was 80. He was a former England soccer player who led the…
Continue Reading Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were not only a global power couple but also best friends and life mates
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Continue Reading Israeli-linked oil tanker seized off the coast of Aden, Yemen, private intelligence firm says
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An unknown force has seized an oil tanker linked to Israel off the coast of…
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By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say an operation is underway to find 13 members of a cargo ship that…
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Continue Reading Russia destroys Ukrainian drones including over Moscow, defense ministry says
By Yulia Kesaieva, Alex Stambaugh, Darya Tarasova and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Russia has foiled more than 20 Ukrainian drone attacks over…
Continue Reading China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
BEIJING (AP) — China’s health ministry says a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country that has drawn the attention of the World Health…
Continue Reading Heavy snowfall in Romania and Moldova leaves 1 person dead and many without electricity
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Heavy snowfall and strong blizzards in Romania and Moldova have left one person dead and scores of localities without…
Continue Reading Four local employees of Germany’s main aid agency arrested in Afghanistan
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By SHONAL GANGULY Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — More than 2,000 people took part in a gay pride event in New Delhi, waving rainbow flags and…
Continue Reading Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
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Continue Reading Pope Francis to skip weekly window appearance a day after Vatican described him as having a mild flu
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday was skipping his weekly appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after the Vatican…
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BY KEMO CHAM and CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) (AP) — Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has declared a…
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Israel’s farms need foreign labourers. The Hamas attacks triggered an exodus
By Nic Robertson and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — On the morning of October 7, Hamas fighters streamed into the quiet lanes of kibbutz Alumim, setting…
Continue Reading Israeli forces kill at least 8 Palestinians in surging West Bank violence, health officials say
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli forces operating in the occupied West Bank killed at least eight Palestinians in…
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Continue Reading Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China meet to restart trilateral summit, revive cooperation
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The top diplomats from South Korea, Japan and China met Sunday to discuss when to…
Continue Reading November’s full beaver moon will shine bright this weekend
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — November’s full moon, known as the beaver moon, will shine bright in the night sky starting Sunday, offering a…
Continue Reading Dead, wounded or AWOL: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to get out of the Ukraine war
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press In audio intercepts from the front lines in Ukraine, Russian soldiers speak in shorthand of 200s to mean dead, 300s…
Continue Reading ‘You’ll die in this pit’: Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press Secretly recorded calls of Russian soldiers speaking from the front lines in Ukraine with loved ones back home offer…
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By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai has a long history of finding economic success amid the war-ravaged woes…
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Local Support touches small business owners on Small Business Saturday
On Saturday, November 19, 2023, Mayor Rebecca Casper, proclaimed Saturday, November 25, as Small Business Saturday. The Saturday after Thanksgiving…
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Portneuf Medical Center victim of potential cyber attack
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Portneuf Medical Center has become the victim of a potential cyber security attack. PMC spokesperson Mary Keating…
Continue Reading Rocky hostage release underscores fragility of deal between Israel and Hamas
By Tara John, Adi Koplewitz and Elise Garofalo, CNN (CNN) — Excitement has been replaced by tension in Israel, after a brief delay before the…
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QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador President Daniel Noboa — less than 48 hours into his term — has repealed controversial guidelines that eliminated…
Continue Reading Honda recalls more than 300K Accords, HR-Vs over seat belt issues
Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over faulty seat…
Continue Reading California jogger charged with voluntary manslaughter after filming himself shooting a homeless man, authorities say
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A Southern California man accused of shooting and killing a homeless man he woke up for blocking a sidewalk…
Continue Reading La primera mujer árabe en el espacio tiene una misión: que la exploración espacial se vuelva accesible
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Continue Reading Congolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption
BY JUSTIN KABUMBA Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege has kicked off his campaign for next…
Continue Reading Star skipper Jimmy Spithill to start an Italian team following his departure from US SailGP Team
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Star skipper Jimmy Spithill plans to start a new Italian team following his departure from the…
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ROME (AP) — Players and coaches across the top men’s soccer league in Italy have had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign…
Continue Reading Flight data recorder recovered from US Navy plane that overshot the runway near Honolulu
KANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) — Officials have recovered the flight data recorder from a U.S. Navy airplane that overshot the runway near Honolulu. The Navy…
Continue Reading Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd’s killing
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Continue Reading Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press New York (AP) — Rep. George Santos has said he expected to be expelled from Congress following a scathing…
Continue Reading Lebanese residents of border towns come back during a fragile cease-fire
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press KFAR KILA, Lebanon (AP) — A cautious calm has prevailed over the border area in south Lebanon. Saturday was the…
Continue Reading A stampede during a music festival in southern India university has killed at least 4 students
NEW DELHI (AP) — News reports in India say that at least four students have died and 60 others have been injured in a stampede during a music…
Continue Reading One of world’s largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decades
LONDON (AP) — The British Antarctic Survey says that one of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded…
Continue Reading Honda recalls select Accords and HR-Vs over missing piece in seat belt pretensioners
NEW YORK (AP) — Honda is recalling several hundred thousand 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt…
Continue Reading US customs officers seized a fake Richard Mille watch. If real, it would have been worth $3.7 million
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — US customs officers seized a shipment from India that contained a counterfeit version of an extremely rare…
Continue Reading Russia launches biggest drone attack against Kyiv since start of war, Ukrainian officials say
CNN By Maria Kostenko, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Jessie Yeung and Hafsa Khalil, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia on Saturday launched its largest…
Continue Reading Why Finland is blaming Russia for a sudden influx of migrants on its eastern border
By VANESSA GERA and JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Russia threatened retaliation against Finland after its Nordic neighbor joined…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin, former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, authorities say
CNN, KOLD By Josh Campbell, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Jamiel Lynch and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis…
Continue Reading Pentagon steps on AI accelerator as age of lethal autonomy looms
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AP) — Artificial intelligence employed by the U.S. military has piloted pint-sized…
Continue Reading ‘It’s that last ride’: Laying devoted KC firefighter to rest
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Continue Reading Tens of thousands march in London calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
LONDON (AP) — A protester has been arrested in London on suspicion of inciting racial hatred as tens of thousands of people joined a…
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