Under Trump, the GOP may have lost its soul
Donald John Trump will be remembered as the only president in American history to be impeached on two separate occasions. He incited an insurrection…
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Post Malone is donating 10,000 of his sold out Crocs to frontline workers
Frontline workers across the country are getting their hands on some Crocs many others cannot. Musicians on Call, an organization which brings live…
Continue Reading Qatar Airways to retire half of its A380 planes
It was once the all-conquering superjumbo, but today it’s more likely to be viewed as a white elephant. As the latest nail in the coffin for…
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Jacob Blake’s uncle says in opinion piece that Capitol attack is another reminder the US lives under 2 justice systems
Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake, says last week’s violent mob that breached the US Capitol reminded him Americans live “under two…
Continue ReadingTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey: Trump ban was right but sets a ‘dangerous’ precedent
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has defended his company’s decision to ban President Donald Trump, while acknowledging that the move stems from its…
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Trump’s been impeached again. What’s next?
President Donald Trump has been impeached again — the first leader in US history to be impeached twice by the House. The question now is…
Continue ReadingCostco is shutting down all of its photo centers
Costco is closing its photo centers at all of its roughly 800 stores next month, ending a number of services that have a decidedly retro vibe. Four…
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Gobierno de Perú anuncia medidas por segunda ola de contagios de covid-19
(CNN Español) — Ante la llegada de una segunda ola de contagios de covid-19, el Gobierno de Perú anunció medidas para controlar el avance de la…
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Huge step in the wrong direction: Unemployment claims soar
The American jobs crisis is escalating again. States have ratcheted up their virus-prevention measures to combat rising infection rates, and the job…
Continue Reading Jack Dorsey, presidente ejecutivo de Twitter: La suspensión de la cuenta de Trump era correcta pero sienta un precedente «peligroso»
(CNN Business) — El presidente ejecutivo de Twitter, Jack Dorsey, defendió la decisión de su empresa de suspender la cuenta del presidente Donald…
Continue ReadingSilent Melania Trump plods toward end of her husband’s tumultuous term
Two days after his supporters rioted on Capitol Hill last week, President Donald Trump informed the world he would not be attending President-elect…
Continue Reading France taken to court over ‘climate inaction’ in landmark case
A court in Paris will hear a landmark case accusing the French government of taking inadequate action to combat climate change. The case is part of a…
Continue Reading Uganda internet shutdown causes polling problems as ex-popstar takes on veteran President
Ugandans headed to the polls on Thursday, following a tense presidential campaign marred by violence and deaths in the lead-up to the election. There…
Continue Reading A Dolly Parton statue may be erected at the Tennessee Capitol
Dolly Parton may be the quintessential Tennessean. Born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, she’s waxed poetic about her “Tennessee…
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Investigators pursuing signs US Capitol riot was planned
Evidence uncovered so far, including weapons and tactics seen on surveillance video, suggests a level of planning that has led investigators to…
Continue Reading Vienen vientos fuertes y nieve para el centro de EE.UU.
(CNN) — Una poderosa tormenta que dejó a más de 700.000 clientes en todo el noroeste del Pacífico sin electricidad y propulsó a varias ciudades…
Continue Reading Pope Francis and former Pope Benedict get first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Pope Francis and former Pope Benedict have received the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the Vatican said Thursday. Vatican spokesman Matteo…
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How a swift impeachment was born under siege
Rioters were still ransacking the halls of the US Capitol when two Democrats stuck in lockdown together in the House office buildings across the…
Continue Reading Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 14 de enero: Trump, a juicio político por segunda vez
Trump es el primer presidente de EE.UU. en ser acusado dos veces. Lo que sabemos de las vacunas chinas Sinopharm, CanSino y Sinovac. Esto es lo que…
Continue Reading El Chapecoense resurge y vuelve a la máxima división de Brasil
(CNN) — El club de fútbol Chapecoense, que perdió a casi todos los integrantes del primer equipo en un accidente aéreo en 2016, ha ganado el…
Continue Reading El papa Francisco recibe la primera dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19
(CNN) — El papa Francisco recibió la primera dosis de una vacuna contra el covid-19, dijo el jueves el portavoz del Vaticano, Matteo Bruni. En un…
Continue Reading Here’s why experts and lawmakers say you can’t compare Black Lives Matter protesters to the US Capitol mob
Hours before President Donald Trump was impeached for his role in inciting last week’s deadly attack, several lawmakers described the rioters…
Continue Reading Presidente Ortega afirma que habrá diálogo en Nicaragua hasta después de comicios y evita hablar de reforma electoral
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, dijo este lunes que algún mecanismo de acuerdo y diálogo nacional puede convocarse…
Continue Reading New Zealand closes road for a month to let sea lions nest safely
A New Zealand council has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely. John Wilson Ocean…
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Covid-19 infection grants immunity for five months, UK study suggests
People who have been infected with Covid-19 are likely to be protected against catching it again for at least five months, according to a new study…
Continue Reading Irritado por un nuevo juicio político, Trump le ha dicho a su personal que no le pague a Rudy Giuliani
(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump, irritado por ser llevado a juicio político por segunda vez, le ha dicho a su personal que deje de pagar los…
Continue Reading The Smithsonian is gathering artifacts from the US Capitol riot
The National Museum of American History is collecting objects to help document last week’s deadly riot at the US Capitol, the museum’s…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell’s potatoes are coming back
Taco Bell knows you’re upset about losing potatoes. It’s sorry it hurt you. And it’s bringing them back. Last year, Taco Bell cut a…
Continue ReadingLady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to headline Biden-Harris inauguration
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will headline President-elect Joe Biden’s and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ swearing-in ceremony, the…
Continue Reading ‘Less lethal’ police weapons tied to serious injuries during George Floyd protests, researchers say
Many people suffered “projectile injuries,” “eye trauma” and other serious wounds from weapons police used on crowds during…
Continue Reading Dallas is renaming a four-mile stretch of road in honor of Botham Jean
Four miles of roadway in Dallas will now bear the name of Botham Jean, the Black man who was murdered in his apartment by an off-duty police officer…
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Anne Hathaway reveals we’ve all been calling her the wrong name
Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway wants everybody to start calling her by her nickname, Annie. Hathaway, whose most recent movie “Locked…
Continue ReadingActing ICE director is resigning, DHS official says
Jonathan Fahey is resigning as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a Department of Homeland Security official, only…
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Some rural hospitals in Texas have yet to receive a single Covid-19 vaccine dose, hospital group says
As Texas shifts its focus to large community vaccination efforts, some frontline health care workers remain unprotected. About 10% of the rural…
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California expands who can get a Covid-19 vaccine. But some counties say they don’t have enough supply
California adults 65 and older are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine, state officials announced Wednesday in a bid to boost the number of…
Continue Reading Más de 90.000 estadounidenses podrían morir de covid-19 en las próximas tres semanas, según el pronóstico de los CDC
(CNN) — Más de 38.000 estadounidenses han muerto de covid-19 en las dos primeras semanas del nuevo año. Se proyecta que otros 92.000 morirán a…
Continue Reading Trinity Rodman, daughter of the NBA legend, drafted 2nd overall in pro soccer league
Trinity Rodman, a rising star on US soccer youth national teams, was selected second overall by the Washington Spirit in Wednesday’s National…
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More than 90,000 Americans could die of Covid-19 in next three weeks, CDC forecast shows
More than 38,000 Americans have died of Covid-19 in the first two weeks of the new year. Another 92,000 are projected to die from the virus over…
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Trump’s historic 2nd impeachment trial hangs over Biden and Republicans
Donald Trump’s unique second impeachment sealed history’s verdict on a corrupt and disgraced presidency. But the political endgame of…
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New rule could force banks to lend to oil companies
(CNN) — Big banks, climate activists and banking reform advocates don’t agree on much, but they have joined forces to denounce a proposed Trump…
Continue ReadingNew rule could force banks to lend to oil companies
Big banks, climate activists and banking reform advocates don’t agree on much, but they have joined forces to denounce a proposed Trump…
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Houston Rockets trade James Harden to Brooklyn Nets in blockbuster four-team deal, per reports
The Houston Rockets are moving on from franchise superstar James Harden. They are trading the 31-year-old to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team…
Continue Reading African Union secures 270 million extra Covid vaccine doses for the continent
The African Union has secured an additional 270 million Covid vaccines doses for African countries, but it still may not be enough to meet demand for…
Continue ReadingStates skeptical of Biden’s Covid-19 vaccine plan as they await the missing details
State officials are skeptical that President-elect Joe Biden can meet his goal of 100 million coronavirus shots in his first 100 days, with a week to…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | El histórico segundo juicio político de Trump se cierne sobre Biden y los republicanos
(CNN) — El segundo juicio político único de Donald Trump selló el veredicto de la historia sobre una presidencia corrupta y deshonrada. Pero el…
Continue Reading Troina: The Italian town that will pay you to restyle a €1 home
If you’ve previously been tempted by the prospect of buying a crumbling house in Italy for one euro, this latest move by a town to lure…
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Black mothers in the UK are four times more likely to die in childbirth than their White counterparts. Little is being done to find out why
When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her husband hoped the delivery would…
Continue Reading China impide la entrada a dos miembros del equipo de la OMS por una prueba fallida de coronavirus
Hong Kong (CNN) — Dos miembros de un equipo de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) que investiga los orígenes de la pandemia del covid-19…
Continue Reading Así es como funcionan algunas de las principales vacunas contra el coronavirus
(CNN) — Johnson & Johnson dice que planea tener datos de ensayos avanzados de fase 3 de su vacuna contra el coronavirus para fin de mes. Si son…
Continue ReadingCircle K’s owner offers $20 billion for France’s biggest retailer
Convenience store operators are having a moment. Canada’s Couche-Tard, the owner of Circle K, said in a statement on Wednesday that it’s…
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