Forget cash. Pay me in bitcoin
By Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business As cryptocurrency gains acceptance, more people are vying to get their paycheck and other benefits in bitcoin,…
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Uno shines on home ice at NHK Trophy, Zhou 2nd
By JIM ARMSTRONG TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Shoma Uno landed four quadruple jumps to win the NHK Trophy and bolster his prospects for the figure…
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History-making Winsome Sears ready to work in Virginia
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s new Republican lieutenant governor-elect says she’s eager to…
Continue Reading Damp Jersey Shore town ponders a fix for ‘sunny day’ floods
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press BAY HEAD, N.J. (AP) — An elite but often-underwater beach town at the Jersey Shore is looking for its own solutions…
Continue Reading Parkland activists heal over years while pushing gun reform
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The recent guilty plea by the shooter in the 2018 Parkland school slayings drew some…
Continue Reading Lions, tigers and an unbearable year at Jack Hanna’s zoo
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It’s been a bear of a year for Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the…
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Lions, tigers and an unbearable year at Jack Hanna’s zoo
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It’s been a bear of a year for Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the…
Continue Reading Murder suspect killed in shootout with marshals’ task force outside Phoenix airport, authorities say
By Jason Hanna and Andy Rose, CNN A fugitive accused of murder in California was killed Friday in a shootout with members of a US marshals’…
Continue ReadingHarry and Meghan visit Afghan refugees at Task Force Liberty
By Hannah Ryan and Max Foster, CNN Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited a military base Thursday where they met Afghan refugees…
Continue ReadingChildren caught up in Belarus-Poland border crisis face bitter nights without shelter
By Matthew Chance, Zahra Ullah and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The air in the Belarusian forest is thick with the smoke from scores of small fires. People…
Continue ReadingRussia has ‘nothing to do with’ Poland-Belarus border crisis, Putin insists
By Antonia Mortensen, Anna Chernova and Duarte Mendonca, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Saturday that Russia has “absolutely…
Continue Reading Arbery trial: Grim photos, police testimony dominate Week 1
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Jurors in the trial of three white men charged in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing saw graphic photos…
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Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says
By Maggie Fox, CNN Flu season may be getting under way, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While influenza activity is very low…
Continue Reading Should you go to Thanksgiving dinner with your unvaccinated uncle? Experts help make the decision
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN As it is, holiday gatherings with loved ones can be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to wonderful memories…
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UK risks trade war with EU over Brexit deal on Northern Ireland
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Northern Ireland is once again at the center of post-Brexit tensions between the United Kingdom and the European Union,…
Continue Reading Lawsuit over Andrew Brown Jr’s killing now alleges an officer’s weapon was altered after shooting and before it was admitted as evidence
By Chris Boyette, CNN An amended lawsuit filed by the estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. alleges one of the officers who fatally shot him told investigators…
Continue Reading Hansen, Laporta share lead at Dubai Championship
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Joachim B. Hansen and Francesco Laporta share the lead heading into the final round of the Dubai Championship.…
Continue ReadingIsles of Scilly named UK’s most scenic destination of outstanding natural beauty
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN The Isles of Scilly have been voted the most scenic destination of outstanding natural beauty in the UK, according to a survey…
Continue Reading Bottas ahead of Verstappen in Brazil, Hamilton to start 10th
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has won the sprint race to take pole position for the…
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Fact check: Viral video purporting to show vaccinated woman’s plane tantrum is fake
By Daniel Dale A video of a maskless woman having a tantrum on an airplane — threatening to call the police because she is being forced to sit…
Continue Reading Fact check: Viral video purporting to show vaccinated woman’s plane tantrum is fake
By Daniel Dale A video of a maskless woman having a tantrum on an airplane — threatening to call the police because she is being forced to sit…
Continue Reading Russia’s COVID-19 deaths set daily record
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is reporting a new daily high number of COVID-19 deaths, while the total number of coronavirus…
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Gavan O’Herlihy, who played the oldest Cunningham son on ‘Happy Days,’ dies at 70
By Andy Rose, CNN Actor Gavan O’Herlihy, best known for his brief role as the eldest Cunningham son on the sitcom “Happy Days,” has…
Continue Reading Anti-racism activists stage demo against Dutch ‘Black Pete’
By ALEKSANDAR FURTULA Associated Press BREDA, Netherlands (AP) — About 100 anti-racism protesters have chanted “Kick Out Black Pete” at an…
Continue Reading Italian city defies China, opens exhibit by dissident artist
By CHARLENE PELE Associated Press BRESCIA, Italy (AP) — A provocative exhibit by dissident Chinese artist Badiucao has opened in the industrial…
Continue Reading Government-allied forces leave Yemeni city, rebels re-enter
By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni officials and the U.N. say forces loyal to the country’s internationally…
Continue Reading Crowl, Wisconsin smash Green Bay after honoring Ryan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 18 points with seven rebounds and Wisconsin dismantled Green Bay 72-34. Johnny Davis and Brad Davison each…
Continue Reading Merkel calls on all to get shots to avoid bad virus winter
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on all unvaccinated Germans to get their shots as quickly…
Continue Reading You’ll have to learn how to do textured hair to get a stylist’s license in Louisiana
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology’s recent move to include a section on cutting textured hair on all licensing…
Continue ReadingPandemic travel news: US borders open as more of Europe is rated ‘very high’ risk
Francesca Street, CNN After nearly 20 months of closed borders, the US finally opened to vaccinated international visitors on Monday, November 8. But…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s last two flamingos, adopted as emblem by LGBTQ+ festival, get new lease of life
By Hannah Ryan, CNN When Australia‘s last two flamingos Greater and Chile died in 2014 and 2018 respectively, it was believed that would be the…
Continue Reading Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top U.S. Air Force general in the Mideast says American airmen will…
Continue Reading Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 5 dead
By FAY ABUELGASIM and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese security forces have fired live ammunition and tear gas to…
Continue Reading Scientists react to Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Covid-19 vaccine and treatments
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN If only scientists had the influence of a popular professional football quarterback. Scientists have worked hard to develop…
Continue Reading Duterte’s daughter to run for VP with ex-dictator’s son
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter has registered her candidacy for vice…
Continue Reading Police: India rebels kill 5 troops, 2 others in border state
By WASBIR HUSSAIN Associated Press GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indian police say at least five Indian soldiers and two civilians have been killed in an…
Continue Reading Funeral services underway for Astroworld Festival victims as dozens of lawsuits are filed over the tragedy
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as…
Continue Reading Funeral services underway for Astroworld Festival victims as dozens of lawsuits are filed over the tragedy
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as…
Continue Reading Massachusetts high school students hold walkout to protest racist video by a White classmate
By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN Students at a Massachusetts high school held a walkout on Friday morning to protest a racist video made by a White student and…
Continue Reading Israeli couple arrested in Turkey on espionage charges
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says an Israeli married couple have been arrested for espionage after taking photographs of the…
Continue Reading 7 Cambodians die after drinking alcohol disinfectant
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s Health Ministry says seven laborers have died after drinking alcohol they were given as a disinfectant…
Continue Reading How to stay safe at a crowded concert or music festival
By Faith Karimi, CNN The Astroworld Festival tragedy has raised questions about crowd safety at large-scale concerts — and how to protect yourself…
Continue ReadingIndia and Iran say no to including fossil fuels in climate agreement
By Angela Dewan, Ivana Kottasová, Amy Cassidy and Ingrid Formanek, CNN India and Iran expressed fierce opposition to the inclusion of fossil fuels…
Continue Reading Hong Kong authorities deny visa to Economist journalist
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation.…
Continue Reading World Kindness Day 2021: 25 ways to be kind today
By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s time to be kind. It’s World Kindness Day today, Saturday, November 13. After more than a year of pandemic…
Continue Reading Polish police find body of young Syrian near Belarus border
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish police say the body of a young Syrian man has been found in the woods near the border…
Continue Reading Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations have accepted a compromise deal aimed at keeping…
Continue Reading Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations have accepted a compromise deal aimed at keeping…
Continue Reading Roadside bomb kills 2 policemen in northwestern Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say a roadside bombing in a district that borders Afghanistan has killed two policemen. The district…
Continue Reading Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute…
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