Johnny Pacheco, who popularized salsa music in the US, dies at 85
Johnny Pacheco played music that made it impossible to sit still. The Dominican-born multi-instrumentalist experimented with different Latin American…
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Adidas is selling Reebok to focus on its own brand
Adidas says it will offload struggling US fitness brand Reebok as part of a strategic overhaul. The German sportswear company said in a statement on…
Continue ReadingGeorgia state bar proceeding with inquiry into pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood
The State Bar of Georgia is “proceeding with an inquiry” into attorney Lin Wood, one of the lawyers who unsuccessfully pushed a handful…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is selling chicken hoodies for $5
At this point, there’s nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald’s is…
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This is the biggest drawing in the world made by one person
An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond…
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Colombia comenzará la vacunación contra el covid-19 este miércoles
(CNN) — Colombia comenzará su campaña de vacunación contra el covid-19 el miércoles, dijo el lunes el presidente, Iván Duque. Duque dijo…
Continue Reading Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi hit with new charge as military junta pledges new election
Police in Myanmar have filed a new charge against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said Tuesday, as the military leaders who took control…
Continue Reading 3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado struck a coastal North Carolina community
At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night,…
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Air Quality (as of 7:30AM):Good for all reporting stations.Weather Story: Northwesterly winds may be briefly gusty at times into the day…
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The US just saw its lowest Covid-19 daily case count since October. But here’s why experts are still worried
The US on Monday reported more than 53,800 new Covid-19 infections: its lowest daily case count since October and a vastly different number from…
Continue ReadingREAD: Democrat’s lawsuit against Donald Trump over US Capitol attack
Former President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani are being accused of conspiring with the far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to…
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Burr censured by North Carolina GOP for voting to convict Trump
The North Carolina Republican Party central committee voted Monday to censure Sen. Richard Burr for his vote to convict former President Donald Trump…
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Maxence Muzaton recalls miracle save from crash at skiing world championships
It might be one of the luckiest escapes in skiing, but it’s not the moment Maxence Muzaton wants to be remembered for. The French skier was…
Continue ReadingNew York Times: House Republican shunned by family members over Trump criticism
Eleven members of Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger‘s family sent him a vitriolic letter accusing him of being a member of the…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ casts Simone Ashley as Lord Anthony’s love interest
Lord Anthony Bridgerton officially has his love interest for Season 2 of the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton.” Actress Simone Ashley has…
Continue ReadingBitcoin soars past $50,000 for the first time
Bitcoin topped $50,000 Tuesday, continuing a stunning rise that has sent it soaring about $20,000 this year. The digital currency hit a record…
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GoDaddy CEO: The second round of PPP loans will help the smallest businesses. But more needs to be done
When the federal government announced the Payroll Protection Program a few months after the pandemic began in 2020, many microbusiness owners —…
Continue Reading ‘Young Rock’ and ‘Kenan’ give NBC a just-so-so comedy tag team
NBC puts together a high-profile tag team in “Young Rock” and “Kenan,” comedies featuring Dwayne Johnson and Kenan Thompson.…
Continue Reading Cuomo admits error but defends delaying release of data on Covid-19 deaths at long-term care facilities
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday offered a rare note of regret as he defended his administration’s decision to delay releasing data on…
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Kenny Chesney is mourning the loss of friend after helicopter crash
Kenny Chesney has shared that he lost a close friend in a helicopter crash. The country star took to Instagram to share the sad news. “Today I…
Continue ReadingBorder delays could force Germany’s car plants to close
The carmakers at the heart of Germany’s huge manufacturing industry are facing a new threat: border checks that could delay crucial parts…
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs’ investment advice is no longer just for the super rich
Move over, Robinhood, here comes Goldman Sachs. The prestigious investment bank, known mainly for advising the affluent how to manage their money and…
Continue Reading San Diego Zoo gorillas make full recovery from Covid-19
Several gorillas are back in public view for visitors at the San Diego Zoo after making a full recovery from Covid-19, according to an update from…
Continue ReadingInside the new President’s routine: Oval Office fires and early bedtimes
When President Joe Biden flew aboard Air Force One for the first time this month, he did not spend much time soaking in the moment. The flight, after…
Continue Reading How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to stay warm during power outages
A giant winter storm that’s brought ice and plummeting temperatures to a large swath of the country has left more than 5 million people without…
Continue Reading Common genetic test often wrong when identifying rare disease-causing variants such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, study says
A genetic test used to detect common traits many people share is not reliable in identifying rare disease-causing variations, such as those that can…
Continue Reading Vincent Jackson, former NFL wide receiver, found dead in hotel room, authorities say
Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday in a hotel room in Brandon, Florida, officials said. The 38-year-old had been staying…
Continue ReadingBiden zeroes in on policy: Here are 6 top priorities
Joe Biden has been President of the United States for nearly a month, but his political agenda is only just coming into focus in Washington, now that…
Continue ReadingNestlé’s newest KitKat is missing a key ingredient
Breaking off a piece of that vegan KitKat bar is now a reality. Nestlé is launching a non-dairy version of the popular candy bar, called KitKat V.…
Continue ReadingWhat savers do with $2.4 trillion will define the recovery
Wall Street is expecting the economy to come roaring back to life in the second half of this year. But there’s one crucial question: Are…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Jane Bolin
Jane Bolin made history over and over. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School. The first Black woman to join the New York…
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Joe Biden confronts a leadership moment
An exhausted and impatient nation needs the kind of clarity and leadership only a president can provide as the coronavirus pandemic reaches a…
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Joe Biden returns to Wisconsin, testing a new President’s promise to unify and govern
Caroline Quinlan didn’t vote for Joe Biden, but she’s praying for his success and hoping he can deliver on his pledge to unite a deeply…
Continue Reading Motín en la cárcel de Tacumbú en Asunción
(CNN Español) — Los reclusos de la cárcel de Tacumbú en Asunción protagonizaron un motín este martes. Así lo confirmó la ministra de…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 16: Stimulus, Capitol riot, Covid-19, weather, Ebola
Happy Mardi Gras! Though Covid-19 canceled New Orleans’ legendary Carnival parades, residents have responded by turning their houses into…
Continue Reading El tráiler de Justice League Snyder Cut ya está aquí. Es crucial para el éxito de HBO Max
(CNN) — HBO Max presentará muchas películas importantes este año — de hecho toda la lista de películas de Warner Bros. de 2021. Sin embargo,…
Continue Reading Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 16 de febrero: El brote original de coronavirus pudo haber sido más amplio
El final del juicio político a Trump levanta una nube opresiva en Washington. Mira lo más destacado de la entrevista de «El Puma» con Don…
Continue Reading ‘Los foros están de vuelta’: CNN se prepara para organizar un evento con el presidente Biden el martes por la noche
(CNN Business) — «Estamos de vuelta», dijo Mark Preston desde Wisconsin el lunes por la noche. «Los foros de CNN han vuelto». El presidente…
Continue Reading Ciudades y estados de EE.UU. retrasan la distribución de vacunas debido a las tormentas invernales
(CNN) — La distribución de vacunas contra el coronavirus en estados y ciudades de EE.UU. se está desacelerando debido a las tormentas invernales…
Continue Reading 3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado slammed a coastal North Carolina community
Three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday night, officials said.…
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Los Angeles County elementary schools are cleared to reopen as Covid-19 case rates fall
Elementary schools in Los Angeles County will be allowed to reopen for in-person learning starting Tuesday, after county health officials announced…
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Olympic swimming medalist charged with running alleged Australia drugs syndicate
Former Australian swimming star Scott Miller was arrested on drugs charges in a dawn raid at his home Tuesday, with Sydney police alleging the…
Continue Reading Nuevas grabaciones de radio y video de los disturbios del Capitolio muestran un ataque coordinado
(CNN) — Nuevos despachos de radio de la policía e imágenes de seguridad del motín del 6 de enero en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos pintan una…
Continue Reading Alerta máxima en África Occidental tras un brote de ébola en Guinea
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — Guinea declaró el domingo un brote de ébola en una de sus regiones, luego de que la nación de África Occidental…
Continue Reading ¿Por qué esta será la silla de avión más popular en 2021?
(CNN) –– Clase económica prémium. Estas palabras pueden parecer una combinación extraña en términos de viajes aéreos, pues es poco común…
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Rescue teams begin search for missing persons after tornado hits coastal North Carolina area
Search and rescue teams are heading to Brunswick County, North Carolina, to help find missing people after a tornado ripped through the area, leaving…
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White violence and Black protests during the 1918 flu have a lesson for today
Adella Bond fired her revolver outside her window into the South Philadelphia air, hoping to attract police as a mob of Irish American people…
Continue Reading Explore Jezero Crater, the future home of NASA’s Perseverance rover
The Perseverance rover is the fifth robotic explorer sent by NASA to journey across the Martian surface, but it’s going to land in a spot that…
Continue Reading An elementary school principal was killed in an avalanche in Montana on Valentine’s Day
An elementary school principal was killed by an avalanche while splitboarding in Montana on Valentine’s Day. Craig Kitto, 45, of Bozeman died…
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Cities and states begin delaying Covid-19 vaccine distribution because of winter storms
Vaccine distribution in states and cities across the US are slowing down because of winter storms that have left more than a third of the continental…
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