China to ease visa requirements for U.S. travelers in latest bid to boost tourism
China will soon ease visa restrictions for people visiting from the United States. Starting Jan. 1, American tourists can visit the country without…
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Man wielding 2 knives shot and wounded by Baltimore police, officials say
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say officers shot a man in the leg Saturday morning after he charged at them with a machete-like weapon and…
Continue ReadingCivil rights leader: Why I couldn’t watch ‘The Color Purple’ with my mother
Opinion by William J. Barber II (CNN) — On the day after Christmas, I took my 90-year-old mother to see “The Color Purple” in Greenville,…
Continue ReadingIsraeli-French hostage recounts harrowing experience in captivity
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli woman who recently returned from captivity in the Gaza Strip says she was groped by her Palestinian kidnapper and lived…
Continue Reading‘What kind of life is this?’ Dire conditions in increasingly cramped southern Gaza
By Tim Lister and Kareem Khadder, CNN (CNN) — Palestinians displaced inside Gaza as Israel pushes on with its ground offensive describe cramped…
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Muere Tom Wilkinson, protagonista de “The Full Monty” y de “Michael Clayton”
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Tom Wilkinson, actor dos veces nominado al Oscar por películas como “Shakespeare in Love”, “The…
Continue Reading6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia’s Papua region, no immediate reports of casualties
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake has shaken Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua, but there were no immediate reports of…
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Tom Wilkinson, star of ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ has died
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Tom Wilkinson, two-time Oscar-nominated actor from films including “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Full Monty”…
Continue ReadingBritish actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ dies at 75
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,”…
Continue ReadingHouthis show no sign of ending ‘reckless’ Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels show no signs of ending their “reckless”…
Continue ReadingConsulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care…
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Numbers drawn for estimated $760 million Powerball jackpot in this year’s final drawing
By Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — More than three-quarters of a billion dollars – an estimated $760 million – is up for grabs Saturday, after…
Continue Reading Bombardeos ucranianos matan a 21 civiles rusos, dicen las autoridades, un día después de que Rusia lanzara el mayor asalto aéreo de la guerra
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos 21 personas, incluidos tres niños, murieron y 110 resultaron heridas en el ataque ucraniano a la ciudad…
Continue Reading The worst of inflation could be behind us. A recession may not be
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — The writing was on the wall for a recession in 2023. At this time last year, sky-high inflation was…
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Detroit Pistons’ new D-Day as team seeks to avoid equaling the longest losing streak in American sports history
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It’s another D-Day for the Detroit Pistons. The team have set several unwanted records this season and are on the…
Continue Reading El Ejército de Corea del Sur tiene un nuevo enemigo: las matemáticas demográficas
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Corea del Sur, país con la tasa de natalidad más baja del mundo, pronto podría encontrarse sin soldados…
Continue ReadingRevelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
NEW YORK (AP) — The confetti has been tested for airiness. The giant numerals – 2 0 2 4 – are in place. And the luminous ball, bedazzled with…
Continue ReadingHundreds of unknown species were discovered around the world this year
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The incredible discoveries and scientific feats of 2023 prove just how far curiosity and wonder can take…
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Police are searching for a Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children
By Sarah Engel, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are searching for a Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and trying to kill a third…
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Texas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
Continue ReadingRussia says toll from Ukrainian shelling on border city has risen to 24 as it vows to retaliate
By Radina Gigova, Darya Tarasova, Mariya Knight, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister and Xiaofei Xu, CNN (CNN) — At least 24 people, including three…
Continue ReadingWoman’s childhood love for Nativity donkeys sparks unique breeding business
By Matthew Raisch Click here for updates on this story CANTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — When Gail Guy was just 9 years…
Continue Reading Russell Wilson says Denver Broncos benched him for refusing contract change
By Homero De la Fuente. Kevin Dotson and John Sinnott, CNN (CNN) — Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson says he was “disappointed and…
Continue ReadingHow to watch Texas vs. Washington in Sugar Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream
By The Associated Press Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game. The unbeaten and…
Continue Reading11-year-old girl alerts family to house fire, likely saving lives
By Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story FAIRBURN, Georgia (WANF) — 11-year-old Autumn Hampton hadn’t…
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11-year-old girl alerts family to house fire, likely saving lives
WANF By Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story FAIRBURN, Georgia (WANF) — 11-year-old Autumn Hampton…
Continue Reading Una primera versión del Mickey Mouse de Disney es de dominio público desde este 1 de enero
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Este lunes 1 de enero, una primera versión del personaje más icónico de Disney pasó a ser de dominio público por…
Continue ReadingVenice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people starting in June to protect the popular lagoon city
MILAN (AP) — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass…
Continue Reading Why are Bloody Marys only for the morning?
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — January 1 is usually one of the busiest days of the year at the Hi-Lo Diner here. Patrons — some…
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Bridgeport residents, businesses return following explosion at hazardous waste facility
By Kristina Russo and Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — Residents…
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Bridgeport residents, businesses return following explosion at hazardous waste facility
WFSB By Kristina Russo and Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) —…
Continue Reading Enormes olas azotan la costa de California por tercer día consecutivo, provocando inundaciones y condiciones potencialmente letales
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Olas gigantes e inundaciones costeras están haciendo estragos por tercer día consecutivo en muchas de las…
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Huge waves to hit California coast for third day, bringing flooding and life-threatening conditions
CNN, KCBS, KCAL, KION, KGO By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a…
Continue ReadingRussia wants evidence before giving explanations about an object that entered Poland’s airspace
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia will not provide any explanations about an unidentified object that briefly entered Poland’s airspace until it…
Continue ReadingAustrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties
BERLIN (AP) — The Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out…
Continue ReadingShopping on New Year’s Day 2024? From Costco to Walmart, see what stores are open and closed
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from…
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New Year’s Eve on TV: All the ways to ring in 2024
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s somehow already time to usher in a new year, and with it comes a plethora of options for entertainment on…
Continue ReadingWhat does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
Associated Press The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in…
Continue ReadingActivists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
BY AYANNA ALEXANDER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights…
Continue ReadingPakistan election officials reject former prime minister Khan’s candidacy in parliamentary election
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani election officials have rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan as a candidate in the country’s February…
Continue ReadingActivists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
BY AYANNA ALEXANDER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2024
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — After ringing in the New Year, many people will also have errands to run, whether that’s making…
Continue ReadingFlooded tunnels force cancelation of Eurostar trains linking UK to Europe
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN London (CNN) — Flooded railway tunnels forced the cancelation of all services on Saturday linking Britain to Europe,…
Continue ReadingAlbania’s ex-Prime Minister Berisha put under house arrest while investigated for corruption
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A court in Albania on Saturday ordered house arrest for former Prime Minister Sali…
Continue Reading Texas envía solicitantes de asilo a las principales ciudades en autobús sin previo aviso. Estos alcaldes quieren pisar el freno
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Frustrados por los “autobuses deshonestos” de Texas que dejan a miles de inmigrantes, los alcaldes de Nueva York, Chicago…
Continue ReadingUS seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S.…
Continue Reading An early version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for…
Continue ReadingThe year’s most extreme weather shows what a warming planet is capable of, and what’s to come
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — In the hottest year on record, the fingerprints of a changing climate in a warming world were all…
Continue ReadingThousands accuse Serbia’s ruling populists of election fraud at a Belgrade rally
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in Serbia’s capital on Saturday, chanting “Thieves!”…
Continue Reading ‘Really poisonous snake’ holds up Dominic Thiem’s Brisbane International qualification match
By John Sinnott, CNN (CNN) — Tennis star Dominic Thiem’s opening qualfying round at the Brisbane International tournament on Saturday was…
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