‘Deepfake’ Queen delivers alternative Christmas speech, in warning about misinformation
A fake Queen Elizabeth danced across TV screens on Christmas as part of a “deepfake” speech aired by a British broadcaster. The real…
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Philadelphia police kill gunman who opened fire on teens, killing 1
A man who fatally shot a teenage boy early Friday was killed by Philadelphia police officers who had responded to a report of a fight, authorities…
Continue Reading Explosion in Nashville that damaged dozens of buildings is believed to be an intentional act
A Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an…
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Santa Cruz man building “micro tiny homes” for homeless
Alekz Londos thought of an idea that could give people on the street a warmer place to sleep, and a safer area to leave their belongings. The…
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‘We Can Be Heroes’ gives the kids of superheroes a shot at saving the world
Writer-director Robert Rodriguez offers an odd mashup of two movies from the 2000s with “We Can Be Heroes,” basically the offspring of…
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This California teen started a nonprofit to help kids learn about science. He just got accepted into Stanford
Every year, high school seniors anxiously wait for college admissions letters, hoping they get accepted into their dream…
Continue Reading It’s been a tough year for Nashville: Tornadoes, a derecho, the pandemic and now an explosion
Nashville residents woke up to a vehicle explosion on Christmas morning that authorities now believe was intentional. The blast injured at least…
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Los CDC exigirán una prueba negativa de covid-19 a los pasajeros que viajen del Reino Unido a EE.UU.
(CNN) — Los pasajeros que viajen a Estados Unidos desde el Reino Unido deberán dar negativo en una prueba de covid-19 antes de salir, anunciaron…
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Watsonville Fire displaces four families early Christmas morning
Four families have been displaced in an early morning fire in Watsonville, according to the Watsonville Fire Department. No injuries are…
Continue Reading Continúa la vacunación en regiones de Chile
(CNN Español) — La vacunación a profesionales de primera línea de la salud continuó este viernes en Chile, esta vez en las regiones de…
Continue Reading CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK
Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control…
Continue Reading 2020 was a terrible year. But the world’s in better shape than you might think
In 2020, a devastating virus officially disappeared from the continent it had once ravaged — a remarkable public health achievement that…
Continue Reading Estos fueron los trabajos más mortales en EE.UU. el año pasado, según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales
(CNN) — Las muertes relacionadas con el trabajo alcanzaron un máximo de 12 años en 2019, cuando se registraron más de 5.300 fallecimientos,…
Continue Reading Cronología del coronavirus: así empezó y se ha extendido por el mundo el mortal virus pandémico
(CNN Español) — Cuando covid-19 fue reportado por primera vez por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) quizá nadie imaginaba que, unos…
Continue Reading El 2020 fue un año terrible. Pero el mundo se encuentra en mejor estado de lo que podrías pensar
(CNN) — En 2020, un virus devastador desapareció oficialmente del continente que una vez había arrasado, un logro notable de salud pública tras…
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Trump feels no pressure to be President while Americans suffer at Christmas
For Christmas this year, Washington is giving the country more pain. Perhaps it is fitting that in the worst year in memory, the surprise prospect of…
Continue Reading Esto es lo que pasa si Trump no firma el paquete de ayuda de US$ 900.000 millones
(CNN) — Aunque el Congreso aprobó un paquete de ayuda de covid de US$ 900.000 millones de dólares, millones de estadounidenses corren el peligro…
Continue Reading Explosión en Nashville sería un acto intencional, dice la policía
(CNN) — Las autoridades creen que una explosión en la mañana de Navidad en el centro de Nashville fue un acto intencional, según un portavoz de…
Continue Reading Boko Haram kills at least seven in Christmas Eve attack in Nigeria, local official says
At least seven people were killed in a Boko Haram attack on the majority-Christian village of Pemi in Nigeria’s Borno state on Christmas Eve, a…
Continue ReadingExecution date of only woman on federal death row on hold, potentially into the Biden administration
The only woman on the federal death row may see her execution date pushed to when the administration of President-elect Joe Biden takes over, after a…
Continue Reading Estos son los indultos y conmutaciones de alto perfil que Trump ha otorgado durante su presidencia
(CNN) — El final del mandato de Donald Trump ha estado marcado por un renovado interés en los indultos y conmutaciones, tanto del presidente como…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Trump no siente presión para actuar como presidente mientras los estadounidenses sufren en Navidad
Washington (CNN) — Para la Navidad de este año, Washington le está causando más dolor al país. Quizás sea apropiado que en el peor año que se…
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Russian police raid home of opposition activist Lyubov Sobol, Navalny says
Police raided the home of Russian activist Lyubov Sobol, a close ally of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, early Friday and took her in for…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth says ‘you are not alone’ in annual Christmas speech
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has commended frontline workers for their efforts during the pandemic, expressing during her annual Christmas…
Continue Reading Cuba pedirá prueba PCR negativa a viajeros que ingresen al país desde el 10 de enero
(CNN Español) — A partir del 10 de enero, todos los viajeros que ingresen a Cuba deberán contar con una prueba PCR con resultado negativo,…
Continue Reading Two gravestones with swastikas removed from veterans cemetery in Texas
Two headstones inscribed with Nazi swastikas that mark the graves of German prisoners of war have been removed from a veteran’s cemetery in…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden bets on old allies to help him confront new crises
President-elect Joe Biden is leaning on familiar faces and old allies from his decades in public life as he builds an administration that will…
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Explosion in Nashville is believed to be an intentional act, police say
Officials believe that a Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville was an intentional act, according to a Metro Nashville Police spokesman.…
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Chualar auto shop catches fire early Christmas morning
CHUALAR, Calif. (KION) – Fire crews are working to contain a fire that broke out at an auto repair shop in Chular. It happened early Friday morning…
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How Trump won the economic message battle
President Donald Trump has always liked to talk about how strong the economy was under his watch. Although judging a president’s economic…
Continue Reading Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters
Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay at the hospital. The…
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Explosion in Nashville is ‘linked to vehicle,’ police say
Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…
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Hip-hop singer John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher from ’80s hip-hop group Whodini dead at 56
John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, founder of the 1980s hip-hop group Whodini, died Wednesday at 56, according to a statement released by his…
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Explosion in Nashville is an ‘active scene,’ fire department says
Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…
Continue Reading One person is dying from Covid-19 every 10 minutes in Los Angeles County
(CNN) – Los Angeles County public health officials reported 148 new Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, the second day in a row that the county…
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Nearly a million people flew in America on Christmas Eve
After air travel broke a pandemic record on Wednesday, the TSA says it screened 846,520 people at airports nationwide on…
Continue Reading Kaitlyn Bristowe, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ champion, has Covid-19
Kaitlyn Bristowe, the recently crowned champion of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and her boyfriend Jason Tartick have Covid-19,…
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Pope Francis calls on countries to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas message to say that coronavirus vaccines must be available for all, and pleaded with states to cooperate in the race…
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Should you skip or keep your workout if you’re sick? Here’s how to tell
As a personal trainer and yoga and Pilates instructor, I like to provide a wide variety of exercises and workouts that people can do regardless of…
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This is how astronauts celebrate Christmas and other holidays in space
The International Space Station will host seven crew members throughout the holiday season, the most ever for the orbiting laboratory in its 20 years…
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A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment
A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an…
Continue Reading A mailman, two little sisters, and weeks-long games of Tic-tac-toe
Adam Finley loves his job as a mail carrier for USPS. He loves visiting with the people on his route and is always looking for ways to help the…
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Americans suffer at Christmas while Trump golfs and sows chaos
For Christmas this year, Washington is giving the country more pain. Perhaps it is fitting that in the worst year in memory, the surprise prospect of…
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EU ambassadors gather to review Brexit trade deal on Christmas Day
Instead of eating turkey or opening presents, European Union ambassadors will spend part of Christmas Day reviewing the details of the bloc’s…
Continue Reading Brexit trade deal reached between UK and European Union with just days to spare
The United Kingdom and European Union have reached a post-Brexit trade agreement after months of fraught negotiations. The breakthrough averts a…
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Inspired by his faith, this ‘Skipping Sikh Santa’ is spreading Christmas cheer
Rajinder Singh became an internet sensation this year as the “Skipping Sikh,” inspiring people to stay active during the early days of the…
Continue Reading This team of high schoolers is building accessibility with free, 3D-printed prosthetics
For this first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house this year — thanks to the help of…
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San Diego County wildfire prompts evacuations at Camp Pendleton and nearby area
A wildfire in northern San Diego County has grown by nearly 1,300 acres — burning a total of 4,276 acres — and prompted mandatory evacuations,…
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NYPD officer who was shot on Christmas Eve survived because of his bulletproof vest
A New York Police Department officer who was shot in the back during a domestic violence incident in Brooklyn on Thursday was saved by his…
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Plastic Army Women arrive just in time for Christmas
An extension of Santa’s workshop exists in Scranton’s Pinebrook section at the production facility for BMC Toys. Workers there have spent months…
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