Biden to introduce commerce and labor secretary nominees Friday
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday will introduce his nominees for commerce and labor secretary and other members of his economic and jobs team at…
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Trump no asistirá a la toma de posesión de Biden
(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump no asistirá a la transferencia pacÃfica del poder al presidente electo Joe Biden en el Capitolio en 12 dÃas,…
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Biden’s work just got harder: America lost a staggering 140,000 jobs in December
America’s job market recovery ground to a halt in December, making President-elect Joe Biden’s task to repair the economy that much…
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Exclusive: Biden will release all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose
President-elect Joe Biden will aim to release every available dose of the coronavirus vaccine when he takes office, a break with the Trump…
Continue Reading 2020 empató como el año más caluroso jamás registrado, pero los desastres alimentados por el cambio climático lo distinguen
(CNN) — Las temperaturas promedio globales de 2020 estuvieron empatadas como las más calurosas registradas, coronando lo que también fue la…
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‘Tiger’ puts Tiger Woods’ life and career back under the microscope
There’s inevitably a salacious aspect to “Tiger,” an HBO documentary about the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, since what happened in…
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Former Trump communications director says President lied about 2020 election and should consider resigning
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah said Friday that President Donald Trump lied to the American people about the 2020…
Continue Reading ‘One Night in Miami’ packs a powerful dramatic punch
A fascinating historical meeting of the minds provides the foundation for Regina King’s impressive feature film directorial debut in “One…
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FBI offering $50,000 reward for information on pipe bombs found during Capitol breach
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for help in identifying people involved in leaving pipe bombs in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Authorities are…
Continue Reading Varias personas que participaron en el asalto al Capitolio de EE.UU. han sido identificadas y han perdido sus empleos
(CNN) — A medida que circulan en lÃnea imágenes y publicaciones en redes sociales de la insurrección del miércoles en el Capitolio de Estados…
Continue ReadingBrad Raffensperger intends to certify results of Georgia’s Senate runoffs by January 20 but can’t say for sure
Georgia’s top elections official will certify the results of runoffs that will tip the power balance of the Senate to Democrats as soon as…
Continue ReadingTrump, pressured into video concession, faces uncertain final stretch
President Donald Trump’s top aides delivered a blunt warning to him Thursday as he sat sullenly in the West Wing and watched as his Republican…
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US sees five deadliest days since Covid-19 pandemic’s start in last two weeks
In just less than two weeks, the US recorded its five deadliest days since the Covid-19 pandemic’s start — with more than 4,000…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats consider mid-next week for possible vote on Trump’s second impeachment
House Democrats are furious at President Donald Trump and are quickly building momentum to move on impeachment of Trump in the next several days…
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‘Pretend It’s a City’ lets Martin Scorsese take a (really) long look at Fran Lebowitz
It’s possible to think that writer/humorist Fran Lebowitz is an insightful, fascinating character and still conclude that devoting a seven-part…
Continue ReadingSen. Josh Hawley’s book canceled by publisher citing ‘deadly insurrection’ at Capitol building
In an extraordinary move, Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that it would no longer publish a planned book by Sen. Josh Hawley, one of the…
Continue Reading Rapper DaBaby arrested in Beverly Hills for alleged gun possession
The rapper known as DaBaby was arrested in Beverly Hills Thursday for allegedly possessing a loaded and concealed handgun, according to the Beverly…
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High & Dry
Air Quality Report (As of 6:30am)Good to moderate for all reporting areas.Weather Story: Building high pressure from the south is working against any…
Continue Reading ‘Mean Girls’ won’t return to Broadway
When Broadway reopens, “Mean Girls” won’t be there. The Tony nominated musical based on the beloved 2004 film is staying closed,…
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‘They’re not f**king protesters, they’re f**king terrorists,’ says NBA star Draymond Green on US Capitol insurrection
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green says those involved in the insurrection at the US Capitol on Wednesday were not “protesters”…
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Football player Alex Apolinario dies aged 24
Brazilian football player Alex Apolinario has died at the age of 24, his club FC Alverca said in a statement Thursday. Alverca said Apolinario…
Continue ReadingAmerica sheds jobs for the first time since April
America’s job market recovery ground to a halt in December, losing a staggering 140,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday…
Continue ReadingKFC is finally upgrading its chicken sandwich
Colonel Sanders is entering 2021 ready to rumble in the seemingly never-ending chicken sandwich wars. KFC is finally updating its fried chicken…
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Europe’s Covid crisis deepens as Germany shatters death records and London declares ‘major incident’
Europe slid further into crisis Friday as multiple countries faced overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases and fatalities. Germany reported its…
Continue Reading Dos integrantes del gabinete de Trump renuncian por la respuesta del presidente a los disturbios en el Capitolio
(CNN) — Dos integrantes del gabinete del presidente Donald Trump, la secretaria de Transporte Elaine Chao y la secretaria de Educación Betsy…
Continue Reading ‘Harry Potter’ actress Jessie Cave says her baby is out of hospital after contracting Covid-19
“Harry Potter” actress Jessie Cave has told fans her baby boy has left hospital after contracting Covid-19. Cave said her newborn had…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats eye quick impeachment vote if Pence rebuffs attempt to remove Trump from office
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team are considering a lightning-quick impeachment process if Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet…
Continue ReadingAmerica needs jobs. It’s now up to Democrats to deliver
The latest US jobs report, due Friday, is set to include an alarming figure. Economists polled by Refinitiv expect to learn that just 71,000 jobs…
Continue Reading Iran unveils underground missile base on Gulf coast, state media says
Iran has unveiled an underground base for “strategic missiles” on its Gulf coastline, according to state media. Video broadcast by state…
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‘You just show them the photos.’ How LeBron James says he talks to his children about the double standard of the US Capitol riots
When asked how he talks to his children about Wednesday’s chaos in Washington, DC, LeBron James responded, “You just show them the…
Continue Reading Supermodel Stella Tennant took her own life, her family confirms
British supermodel Stella Tennant took her own life last month, her family has confirmed, saying the pioneering 90s star “felt unable to go…
Continue Reading Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested under national security law
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday over an alleged violation of the city’s national security law, just a day…
Continue Reading The vaccine rollout and civil unrest is keeping the National Guard busy after an ‘unprecedented’ 2020
The US National Guard was so busy last year with “unprecedented” domestic deployments — helping with Covid-19, civil unrest and…
Continue Reading Karim Benzema, delantero del Real Madrid, enfrentará un juicio por presunta participación en un plan de chantaje
(CNN) — El delantero francés Karim Benzema enfrentará un juicio por su presunta participación en un plan para chantajear a su excompañero…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia state GOP lawmaker participated in insurrection at US Capitol
A West Virginia state lawmaker was among pro-Donald Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol in Wednesday’s deadly insurrection. Republican…
Continue Reading Officials claim Oregon legislator allowed protesters into state Capitol building during closed session
A Republican state legislator may have let protesters into the Oregon Capitol last month during a closed session, according to state police and…
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Boeing agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle charges it defrauded FAA on 737 Max
Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Justice Department on Thursday to settle criminal charges that the company defrauded the Federal…
Continue Reading Europe’s Covid crisis deepens as Germany shatters death records and London hospital beds run low
Europe slid further into crisis Friday as multiple countries faced overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases and fatalities. Germany reported its…
Continue ReadingWith Merrick Garland pick, Biden signals stark contrast with Trump on Justice Department
President Donald Trump declared nearly a year ago, “I am actually, I guess, the chief law enforcement officer,” as he tried to assert…
Continue ReadingBoeing agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle charges it defrauded FAA on 737 Max
Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Justice Department on Thursday to settle criminal charges that the company defrauded the Federal…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden’s economic agenda is suddenly alive again. America could use the jobs
Democrats are taking control of the Senate, breathing new life into President-elect Joe Biden’s economic agenda at a time America’s job…
Continue Reading Mujer de 19 años muere tras presunto ataque de tiburón en Nueva Zelandia
(CNN) — Una mujer de 19 años murió el jueves luego de un presunto ataque de tiburón en la Isla Norte de Nueva Zelandia. Según la policÃa…
Continue Reading Early humans adapted to major environmental change in ‘Cradle of Mankind’ 2 million years ago
As humans, we may owe our ability to adapt to new situations and environments to our earliest ancestors. New evidence unearthed at the Oldupai Gorge,…
Continue Reading People at the US Capitol riot are being identified and losing their jobs
As images and social media posts of Wednesday’s insurrection at the US Capitol circulate online, some of those who were present are being identified,…
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10 tips for talking to your kids about the attack on the US Capitol
The attack on the US Capitol on Wednesday has left parents wondering how to talk to their kids about what happened. How much should they see of the…
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The Covid-19 pandemic worsened an already dire childhood obesity epidemic
Pediatricians like us have seen it over and over again in the last few months — kids who have put on 5, sometimes 10, at times even 20 pounds –…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 8: Capitol riot, White House, Covid-19, Iran, Boeing
The polar vortex, a low pressure system that swirls cold air at the Earth’s poles, may be on the move. That could mean bitter cold temperatures…
Continue Reading 8 things you may not know about Elvis Presley
Happy birthday to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley. Since we can’t gift him a nice pair of Blue Suede Shoes, we are…
Continue Reading Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 8 de enero: Aumentan llamados para destituir a Trump
Facebook extiende restricciones a la cuenta de Trump. ¿Puede Trump ser destituido? Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el dÃa. Primero la…
Continue ReadingElon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos to become world’s richest person
Elon Musk edged past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to grab the title of world’s richest person, according to…
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