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4 arrested in connection to alleged rape of LSU student hit, killed by car

January 25, 2023 8:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso, CNN Police in Baton Rouge this week arrested four men in connection with the alleged rape of a 19-year-old Louisiana State…

What scientists say about the real-life zombie fungi that inspired ‘The Last of Us’

January 25, 2023 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Golembiewski, CNN The zombies are identifiable by the fungi bursting from their bodies: a thicket of spiky tendrils, a miniature garden of…

An aerial view of DTE Energy's coal-fired power plant in Monroe

EPA plans to stop 6 power plants from dumping toxic coal ash into unlined ponds

January 25, 2023 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced it plans to stop six coal-fired power plants from continuing to dump…

EXPLAINER: Novak Djokovic’s successful return to Australia

January 25, 2023 7:46 AM Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was still in the first set of his Australian Open quarterfinal…

Alemania y Estados Unidos enviarán tanques a Ucrania: cuándo podrían llegar y cuántos serían enviados

January 25, 2023 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Tras semanas de intensos debates dentro la OTAN, tanto el Gobierno de Alemania como el de Estados Unidos…

ESA chief vows to restore Europe’s access to space

January 25, 2023 7:43 AM Associated Press

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Space Agency chief says he wants to rebuild Europe’s access to space following…

Man held for knife attack on German train; 2 dead, 7 injured

January 25, 2023 7:40 AM Associated Press

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German officials say a man described as a stateless Palestinian has fatally stabbed two…

Guyana: Satellites will spot oil spills, not on-ship experts

January 25, 2023 7:39 AM Associated Press

By BERT WILKINSON The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The former leader of Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency is criticizing the…

Guyana: Satellites will spot oil spills, not on-ship experts

January 25, 2023 7:39 AM Associated Press

By BERT WILKINSON The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The former leader of Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency is criticizing the…

Ukraine’s Odesa city put on UNESCO heritage in danger list

January 25, 2023 7:38 AM Associated Press

By SYLVIE CORBET and ELAINE GANLEY The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The United Nations’ cultural agency has added the historic center of…

Panel seeks to allow re-exports of Swiss weaponry to Ukraine

January 25, 2023 7:27 AM Associated Press

By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A parliamentary panel in Switzerland has recommended waiving a law that bars countries from…

Lloyd Morrisett, who helped launch ‘Sesame Street,’ dies

January 25, 2023 7:27 AM Associated Press

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of the beloved children’s education TV series…

Iran sanctions Europeans over criticism of protest crackdown

January 25, 2023 7:24 AM Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has announced sanctions targeting more than 30 European individuals and entities. It portrays…

A Chino Hills homeowner was recognized for making his home as fire-resistant as possible.

Chino Hills homeowner recognized for making his home as fire-resistant as possible

January 25, 2023 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob McMillan Click here for updates on this story CHINO HILLS, California (KABC) — While there’s no such thing…

Light quake gives Southern California an early morning jolt

January 25, 2023 7:15 AM Associated Press

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A light earthquake centered offshore gave Southern California an early morning wake-up call Wednesday, but there were no…

Several European armies use Leopard 2 tanks.

Germany’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine is a major moment in the war. Here’s how it will change the conflict

January 25, 2023 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta, CNN After weeks of geopolitical squabbling, a major moment in the war in Ukraine has arrived: Germany has announced it will provide…

Former New York gynecologist convicted of federal sex abuse charges, prosecutors say

January 25, 2023 7:09 AM CNN

By Laura Ly and Lauren del Valle, CNN A former Columbia University gynecologist accused by the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate…

European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible

January 25, 2023 7:04 AM Associated Press

By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Europe’s top human rights court has ruled that it can adjudicate cases brought by…

Leeds hires Marsch compatriot Armas as assistant coach

January 25, 2023 7:03 AM Associated Press

LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds added another American to its coaching staff on Wednesday by hiring former United States midfielder Chris Armas to be…

The rotation of Earth's core may have paused

Earth’s inner core may have stopped turning and could go into reverse, study suggests

January 25, 2023 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN The rotation of Earth‘s inner core may have paused and it could even go into reverse, new research suggests. The Earth…

Light quake gives Southern California an early morning jolt

January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Associated Press

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A light earthquake centered offshore gave Southern California an early morning wake-up call Wednesday, but there were no…

¿Por qué es importante el juicio de Genaro García Luna?

January 25, 2023 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN Español) — En México, la opinión pública sigue con mucho interés el juicio iniciado en Estados Unidos contra Genaro García…

Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists

January 25, 2023 6:55 AM Associated Press

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable…

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. The Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent denied any "division-wide effort to withhold recognition

Virginia schools superintendent denies effort to ‘withhold recognition’ amid National Merit Scholarship investigation

January 25, 2023 6:55 AM CNN

By Athena Jones, Kirsten Appleton and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent denied any “division-wide effort to…

Bella Ramsey stars in the show alongside Pedro Pascal.

‘The Last of Us’ star Bella Ramsey says a second season is likely

January 25, 2023 6:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Just two episodes of HBO’s “The Last of Us” have aired so far. But it has become so popular in only two weeks…

Russian court shuts down country’s oldest rights group

January 25, 2023 6:55 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow has ruled to shut down Russia’s oldest human rights organization. The Moscow City Court on Wednesday sustained…

Norfolk Southern profit up 4% but expenses jump higher

January 25, 2023 6:24 AM Associated Press

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern delivered 4% more fourth-quarter profit but higher expenses driven by soaring…

ANÁLISIS | La tormenta de documentos clasificados encontrados en la casa de Pence podría ser una buena noticia para Biden y Trump

January 25, 2023 6:20 AM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El exvicepresidente Mike Pence tiene planes claros sobre el trabajo de Joe Biden. Pero por ahora, el posible candidato…

Rep. George Santos leaves the US Capitol on January 12

New questions arise around George Santos’ campaign loans

January 25, 2023 6:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN The campaign of embattled Rep. George Santos on Tuesday filed updated reports with federal regulators that appear to raise…

Top prosecutor orders release of Beirut port blast detainees

January 25, 2023 6:11 AM Associated Press

By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s top prosecutor has ordered all suspects detained in the investigation into the deadly…

Julian Sands: Brother fears he’s gone forever as authorities have ‘no evidence’ of his location

January 25, 2023 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Nick Sands, the brother of Julian Sands, has told a UK publication he knows “in my heart that he has gone” as…

Yellen tours wildlife reserve to start South Africa visit

January 25, 2023 6:09 AM Associated Press

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has used a tour of a wildlife park in…

Tanzania’s opposition leader returns after 5 years in exile

January 25, 2023 6:04 AM Associated Press

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has arrived home after five years in exile, three…

Spanish museum returns 2 paintings looted by Nazis to Poland

January 25, 2023 6:01 AM Associated Press

MADRID (AP) — A museum in northwest Spain has returned two 15th-century paintings to Polish officials after it was determined that they were looted…

Prosecutors to Congress: Let state prisons jam cellphones

January 25, 2023 6:00 AM Associated Press

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Top state prosecutors are urging Congress to pass legislation allowing state prisons to jam…

Lakeside Jr./Sr. High School English Teacher Josh Beavers and Minden High School English Teacher John Dillon were selected to be part of a new statewide initiative to help new teachers with issues they may face in the classroom.

2 Webster Parish educators part of statewide program to help new teachers

January 25, 2023 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Lakeside Jr./Sr. High School English…

Paris Hilton becomes a first-time mom to baby boy

January 25, 2023 5:59 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton has welcomed her first child with her husband, venture capitalist Carter Reum.…

California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Here’s what we know about the guns used in this week’s deadly attacks

January 25, 2023 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Emily Smith, CNN California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, according to advocacy groups. And still the state has been rocked…

Louisiana State University Shreveport’s $1.2 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab will provide pathways for increased research potential

LSUS is using it’s Human Performance Lab for studies on first responders but it’s also open to the community

January 25, 2023 5:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Abbott Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Louisiana State University…

Shiffrin adds to record total with 84th win in another GS

January 25, 2023 5:49 AM Associated Press

SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin didn’t wait long to add to her record total of World Cup wins. Shiffrin added her 84th win…

No charges filed after school employee allegedly taped an elementary student to a chair

January 25, 2023 5:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story MACON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Macon County…

Razor blades found on numerous gas pump handles, officials say

January 25, 2023 5:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristy Kepley-Steward and Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story FOREST CITY, North Carolina (WLOS) —…

Strong quake rattles Greek island of Rhodes, Turkish coast

January 25, 2023 5:38 AM Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has struck off the coast of the southeastern…

Relatives of Zambian student Lemekhani Nyireda

Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine laid to rest

January 25, 2023 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Nimi Princewill, CNN The Zambian student who died in battle in Ukraine was buried Wednesday in a private ceremony in his home country, a family…

People play in the snow in Algeria's Constantine province

As Israel bans Palestinian flags, one artist protests with his brush

January 25, 2023 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Abeer Salman, CNN Just over a decade ago, the Palestinian flag hung alongside Israeli and American flags at the Israeli prime minister’s…

Top UN woman urges Muslims: Move Taliban into 21st century

January 25, 2023 5:31 AM Associated Press

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The highest-ranking woman at the United Nations says she used everything in her…

Biden’s top economist is stepping down. See the list of contenders to replace him

January 25, 2023 5:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan and Phil Mattingly, CNN The White House is considering a number of senior officials in the federal government to replace top economist…

Tyre Nichols was a son and father who enjoyed skateboarding, photography and sunsets, his family says

January 25, 2023 5:31 AM CNN

By Christina Zdanowicz and Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN Tyre Nichols was a father, a man who loved his mama and a free-spirited soul who was looking for a…

In Romania, French battlegroup holds NATO combat exercise

January 25, 2023 5:30 AM Associated Press

By VADIM GHIRDA Associated Press SMARDAN, Romania (AP) — Around 600 French soldiers deployed to Romania as part of a NATO battlegroup have held a…

Severe weather threat moves east after tornadoes hit Texas

January 25, 2023 5:28 AM Associated Press

By DAVID PHILLIP and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press PASADENA, Texas (AP) — A winter storm that brought severe weather to the Gulf Coast and wintry…