Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s presidential candidates expressed desire for peaceful relations with Beijing,…
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Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The holiday travel plans of hundreds of people were upended Saturday after Eurostar canceled train…
Continue ReadingClimate activists from Extinction Rebellion target bank and block part of highway around Amsterdam
By ALEKSANDAR FURTULA Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — Climate activists blocked part of the main highway around Amsterdam near the former…
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‘Time Bomb Y2K’ ignites the media hysteria around the 20th century’s final freakout
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Time Bomb Y2K,” an HBO documentary about the panic related to the calendar switch to 2000 and the…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and celeb divorces: These are 2023’s defining pop culture moments
By Scottie Andrew and Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — We’re crawling to the end of 2023, and thank goodness we made it. We lived through a lot…
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‘Perfect on the skis’: Mikaela Shiffrin caps record-breaking year with brace of dominant victories
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For American Mikaela Shiffrin, 2023 was the year in which she sealed her place in the record books, overtaking the…
Continue ReadingFlash floods kill 21 people in South Africa’s coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, police say
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Flash floods killed over a dozen people in the small town of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal…
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Texas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
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A new rule requiring companies to disclose how much they pollute is coming in 2024
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The Securities and Exchange Commission will decide by next spring on a rule to make public companies disclose…
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Envía tu nombre a Europa, la luna de Júpiter, antes de que acabe el año
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Aunque todavía no es posible que los humanos se aventuren a los intrigantes mundos oceánicos de nuestro sistema…
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How long does it take to form a habit?
By Kasandra Brabaw, Anastasia Buyalskaya, Angela Duckworth and Katy Milkman, CNN (CNN) — As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions,…
Continue Reading Una breve historia del tradicional descenso de la bola en la víspera de Año Nuevo en Times Square
Sol Amaya (CNN) — En el último día de cada año, se ha convertido en un ritual para grandes multitudes reunirse en el caos brillantemente…
Continue ReadingAir raids over eastern Syria near Iraqi border kill 6 Iran-backed militants
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Three overnight airstrikes on eastern Syria near a strategic border…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu says Gaza war on Hamas will go on for ‘many more months,’ thanks US for new weapons sales
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and ABBY SEWELL Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that…
Continue ReadingA brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Since crowds first began gathering in Times Square to commemorate New Year’s Eve over a century ago, it has…
Continue ReadingAs the UK heads into 2024, many are hoping for a long overdue election
Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN London (CNN) — If 2023 was the year British politics got stuck in traffic, 2024 should be the year it gets moving…
Continue ReadingShelling kills 21 in Russian city of Belgorod following Moscow’s aerial attacks across Ukraine
By The Associated Press Shelling in the center of the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 21 people, including three children, local…
Continue ReadingSeparatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik vows to tear his country apart despite US warnings
By RADUL RADOVANOVIC Associated Press BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The Bosnian Serbs’ separatist leader vowed to carry on weakening…
Continue ReadingHuge waves to hit California coast for third day, bringing flooding and life-threatening conditions
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of…
Continue ReadingDuzdag: The health spa hidden deep in a salt mine on the edge of Asia
By Camilla Rzayeva, CNN Nakhchivan (CNN) — Nakhchivan, a landlocked exclave about 260 miles west of Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, has a long…
Continue Reading Shakira, Karol G y Peso Pluma están en la selección de música favorita de Obama este 2023
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Si quieres bailar como Barack Obama, puedes hacerlo escuchando desde afrobeats hasta reggaeton. El expresidente…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Las esperanzas de victoria de Ucrania se desvanecen ante el menguante apoyo occidental y la implacable maquinaria bélica de Putin
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Hace un año, un resuelto presidente Volodymyr Zelensky viajó directamente desde el campo de batalla de Bakhmut a…
Continue ReadingNew Year’s resolutions for 2024 travel
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — It’s the final week of 2023, and here’s the travel news: An island resort is eradicating mosquitoes, a bridge…
Continue ReadingAlonzo Gaffney, Jamiya Neal make plays late as Arizona St. rallies to beat Stanford 76-73
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kamari Lands and Adam Miller scored 13 points apiece and Alonzo Gaffney scored seven of his 12 points in the final five…
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REPORTAJE ESPECIAL: Residentes en el Condado de Monterey pierden asistencia de gobierno para recibir subsidios a una vivienda asequible
SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Una comunidad en el Condado de Monterey enfrenta los retos de tener que pagar un precio más alto por su alquiler.…
Continue Reading5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook part of Indonesia’s Aceh province Saturday, but there were no…
Continue ReadingGeorge, Harden help Clippers close successful December with 117-106 win over Grizzlies
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — What a difference a month makes for James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers. After struggling in…
Continue ReadingMost money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700…
Continue ReadingMost money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700…
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El puerto Río del Mar se cubre de escombros y los negocios se ven afectados
APTOS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La calle principal hacia Río del Mar amaneció con escombros, ramas, y troncos el viernes. Esto después de la marea…
Continue Reading10 of the best bang-up places for New Year’s Eve fireworks, parties and more
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Are you ready to go big, bright and bold the last night of the year? If so, these destinations around the world…
Continue ReadingPope scores 13 as Fresno State knocks off San Diego 71-67
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Isaiah Pope had 13 points in Fresno State’s 71-67 win against San Diego on Friday night. Pope added…
Continue ReadingCaleb Love, Oumar Balllo power No. 4 Arizona to a 100-81 win over California in Pac-12 opener
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 22 points, Motiejus Krivas had 18 and No. 4 Arizona beat California 100-81 on Friday night in the Pac-12…
Continue ReadingConnor Ingram posts another shutout, Crouse and Keller score in Coyotes’ 2-0 victory over Ducks
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Connor Ingram made 28 saves in his fifth career shutout and Lawson Crouse scored his…
Continue ReadingTrump’s dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa frenzy is typically in full force by now. With less than three weeks until…
Continue ReadingRetirements could tip control of the House majority. It’s Republicans who have the early edge
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding…
Continue ReadingRetirements could tip control of the House majority. It’s Republicans who have the early edge
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding…
Continue ReadingCalifornia is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 700,000 immigrants living illegally in California will gain access to free…
Continue ReadingCalifornia is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 700,000 immigrants living illegally in California will gain access to free…
Continue ReadingGaddy has 24 as Tarleton State beats Loyola Marymount 79-66
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiandre Gaddy had 24 points in Tarleton State’s 79-66 victory over Loyola Marymount on Friday…
Continue ReadingStates set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer…
Continue ReadingStates set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer…
Continue Reading Rescatan a 122 pescadores de un témpano de hielo en un lago del norte de Minnesota
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Un total de 122 pescadores de caña fueron rescatados con éxito de un témpano de hielo que se desprendió del…
Continue Reading Policía de Ecuador ordena operativo tras violencia en puerto de Esmeraldas
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — La Policía Nacional de Ecuador anunció la noche de este viernes que mantiene un operativo de seguridad…
Continue ReadingPorter scores 18, Pepperdine beats Westcliff 83-47
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Jevon Porter scored 18 points as Pepperdine beat Westcliff 83-47 on Friday night. Porter also…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State uses big games from Waters, LeDee to topple No. 13 Gonzaga 84-74
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Reese Waters scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half, Jaedon LeDee added 20 points, and San Diego State used a big…
Continue Reading Federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Iowa state law that bans books and curriculum discussing LGBTQ issues
By Sara Smart and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of two parts of an Iowa state law that would…
Continue ReadingSaint Mary’s (CA) defeats Kent State 66-46
By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Luke Barrett’s 19 points helped Saint Mary’s (CA) defeat Kent State 66-46 on Friday…
Continue Reading Arrestan a un adolescente de 14 años en California por supuestamente usar “varias armas” para matar a sus padres y herir a su hermana, dice la policía
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Un joven de 14 años fue arrestado después de supuestamente matar a sus padres y herir gravemente a su hermana…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 anglers rescued from an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river
RED LAKE, Minnesota (AP) — More than 100 people stranded while fishing on an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river were rescued Friday,…
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