The worst-behaved tourists of 2023
Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Stripping off from the waist down at a sacred site. Driving a car across a medieval bridge, as fragile as it is…
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America may have done the impossible: Avoid a recession
By Elisabeth Buchwald and David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — For the past couple years, all the smart money was on a US recession taking place…
Continue ReadingBackup QBs are on display all around the NFL as injury-depleted teams push toward the postseason
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Flacco was at home a month ago, all but ready to accept his 15-year NFL career…
Continue ReadingMeta’s initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board has ruled that Facebook parent company Meta should overturn two decisions it made this…
Continue ReadingMeta’s initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board is recommending that Facebook parent company Meta overturn two decisions it made this…
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Last-minute Jaxon Smith-Njigba touchdown stuns ailing Eagles in damaging loss to Seahawks
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba snatched a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of Monday Night Football as the Seattle…
Continue ReadingGerman railway operator Deutsche Bahn launches effort to sell logistics unit Schenker
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s main national railway operator Deutsche Bahn has launched an effort to sell logistics unit DB Schenker as the company…
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Why being present is a mind-body exercise you should practice more
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — In the holiday season’s whirl of preparations and ensuing festivities, it can be all too easy to get caught up in…
Continue ReadingBiden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on…
Continue ReadingBiden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on…
Continue ReadingVice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a nationwide series of events focused on abortion.…
Continue Reading Where the battle to dominate AI may be won
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington, D.C. (CNN) — When you fire up an artificial intelligence chatbot like Google’s Bard or OpenAI’s ChatGPT,…
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Biden and Roberts were with O’Connor from the beginning of her Supreme Court journey. Now they’ll eulogize her
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will be eulogized Tuesday under the vaulted…
Continue Reading Vice President Harris to kick off 2024 election year with ‘reproductive freedoms tour’
By Sam Waldenberg and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is launching a “reproductive freedoms tour” across the country…
Continue ReadingGermany’s top court orders a repeat of the 2021 national election in parts of Berlin due to glitches
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has ordered the 2021 national election to be partially repeated in Berlin because of severe glitches at…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee suspended for the remainder of the season
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the regular season…
Continue Reading European Court to rule over Roman Abramovich’s inclusion on EU’s sanctions list
By James Frater, CNN (CNN) — The European Court of Justice (ECJ) will rule on Wednesday on whether to overturn former Chelsea owner Roman…
Continue Reading The most audacious golf outfits of 2023
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — From mergers to majors, not to mention a breathless Solheim and Ryder Cup double header, it’s been another…
Continue ReadingGas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had hoped…
Continue ReadingGas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had…
Continue ReadingIsraeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army has raided and detained staff at two of the…
Continue Reading Google users will share $630 million in a Play store settlement
By Melissa Alonso, Diksha Madhok and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Google has agreed to pay $700 million and allow more competition in its Play app…
Continue ReadingA Bangladesh minister accuses the main opposition party of arson after train fire kills 4
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s railway minister has accused the country’s main opposition party of…
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Medical examiner confirms wife of Hollywood agent’s son is dead a month after husband was charged with murder
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A medical examiner’s office has confirmed the wife of a Hollywood agent’s son is dead more than a month…
Continue ReadingRetailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes
Asian shares mostly advanced on Wednesday after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan’s moves to keep interest rates easy for investors…
Continue ReadingA Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country’s 1994 genocide
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A French court is expected to rule on charges against a Rwandan doctor for his alleged role in the…
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China, Rusia, Irán y Cuba intentaron inmiscuirse en las elecciones al Congreso de EE. UU. de 2022, según una evaluación de inteligencia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Los esfuerzos de los gobiernos extranjeros para atacar las elecciones de mitad de mandato de Estados Unidos de 2022…
Continue ReadingAllen rallies Portland State over Fresno State 75-72 in OT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — KJ Allen scored eight of his 15 points in a 10-0 run to close out overtime and Portland State rallied to beat Fresno State…
Continue ReadingKnicks overcome LeBron James’ 109th triple-double and hold off the Lakers 114-109
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks…
Continue ReadingFeel alone? Check out these quotes on what it’s been like to be human in 2023
By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press To feel 2023 is to listen closely and think on the words of awe, dread, anger, disconnect, loss — and yes, love…
Continue ReadingAnother triple-double for Domantas Sabonis sends Kings past Wizards 143-131
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had his 35th career triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12…
Continue ReadingBlake, Beard propel Pacific to 68-46 victory over Stanislaus State
By The Associated Press STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Nicquel Blake and Tyler Beard scored 14 points apiece to help Pacific defeat Stanislaus State 68-46…
Continue ReadingThousands of homes and businesses without power as cold weather and ‘significant’ storm damage torment Maine
By Holly Yan, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dave Hennen and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to…
Continue ReadingGoogle to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlement
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had…
Continue ReadingHong Kong court begins Day 2 of activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The national security trial of Hong Kong’s famous activist publisher Jimmy Lai entered its…
Continue ReadingLakers hang a modest banner to celebrate their victory in the NBA’s first In-Season Tournament
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have hung a modest black banner at their downtown arena to celebrate…
Continue ReadingKyman scores 15 as Eastern Washington beats Cal Poly 62-53
By The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Kyman had 15 points in Eastern Washington’s 62-53 win against Cal Poly on Monday.…
Continue ReadingJapan’s central bank keeps its negative interest rate unchanged, says it’s watching wage trends
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — The Bank of Japan has kept its longstanding easy credit policies unchanged, saying it will…
Continue Reading Tesla challenger Nio gets $2.2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s CYVN
By Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has secured $2.2 billion in investment from CYVN Holdings of Abu…
Continue ReadingHow many students are still missing from American schools? Here’s what the data says
By SHARON LURYE AP Education Writer Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are still missing from any kind…
Continue ReadingHow many students are still missing from American schools? Here’s what the data says
By SHARON LURYE AP Education Writer Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are still missing from any kind…
Continue ReadingWright scores 19 to help Loyola Marymount defeat Detroit Mercy 76-56
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Wright had 19 points in Loyola Marymount’s 76-56 victory over Detroit Mercy on Monday.…
Continue ReadingDrought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice…
Continue ReadingDrought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice…
Continue ReadingElf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China’s ban on vaping flavors
By MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In only two years, a small, colorful vaping device called Elf Bar has become the most popular…
Continue ReadingJa Morant lawsuit provides glimpse into his youth, family and a contentious pickup game
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A court hearing will resume this week in a lawsuit filed by a Memphis teen who alleges that…
Continue ReadingMany kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don’t see the point
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and SHARON LURYE of The Associated Press and ZAIDEE STAVELY of EdSource CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — Aylah Levy had some catching up…
Continue ReadingMany kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don’t see the point
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and SHARON LURYE of The Associated Press and ZAIDEE STAVELY of EdSource CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — Aylah Levy had some catching up…
Continue ReadingSandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the Arizona rancher’s daughter who…
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