What would a more sustainable World Cup look like?
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Qatar’s World Cup is ending on Sunday, but the climate pledges that were central to the…
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Satellite launched to map the world’s oceans, lakes, rivers
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit…
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Así son los aguinaldos, los tradicionales juegos que acompañan las navidades en Colombia
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — En Navidad en Colombia es común que muchos pidan permiso antes de sentarse; que alguien le…
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Exclusive: FIFA rebuffs Zelensky’s request to share message of peace at World Cup final
By Matthew Chance, CNN A request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of world peace prior to kickoff at the World Cup final…
Continue Reading 2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jonathan Oliva is in third grade, but struggles to read and write. “His…
Continue ReadingThe couple who cycled the world on a tandem bicycle
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN On December 1, Laura Massey-Pugh and Stevie Massey, both from the UK, cycled through a blizzard into Brandenburg Gate in…
Continue Reading Pakistan seeks UN help as flood aid for survivors drains
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s foreign minister is seeking the United Nations’ help securing long-term aid for…
Continue Reading Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what were then dirt…
Continue Reading Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what were then dirt…
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US opens probe of Cruise robotaxi braking, clogging traffic
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 16: Ukraine, Covid, Twitter, Immigration, Climate
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Much of the East Coast will be hunkering down this weekend as snow and ice begin to smother parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 16: Ukraine, Covid, Twitter, Immigration, Climate
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Much of the East Coast will be hunkering down this weekend as snow and ice begin to smother parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 16: Ukraine, Covid, Twitter, Immigration, Climate
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Much of the East Coast will be hunkering down this weekend as snow and ice begin to smother parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New…
Continue Reading Satellite launched to map the world’s oceans, lakes, rivers
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit…
Continue Reading Goggia breaks 2 fingers in downhill but aims for fast return
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — The Italian ski team says two-time Olympic medalist Sofia Goggia broke two fingers in her left hand when she hit a…
Continue Reading Greece: 4 arrested after boat with 97 found off Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say four Turkish nationals have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling migrants after a boat with nearly…
Continue Reading Messi, Mbappe, other leading storylines for World Cup Final
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi’s last chance. Kylian Mbappé’s shot at emulating Pelé. A third…
Continue Reading Exclusiva: la FIFA rechaza la petición de Zelensky de compartir un mensaje de paz en la final del Mundial
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La FIFA rechazó una petición del presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, para compartir un mensaje de paz…
Continue Reading Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy impresses again as San Francisco 49ers clinch NFC West with win over Seattle Seahawks
By Ben Morse, CNN Is there any stopping Brock Purdy? The rookie quarterback, drafted with the final pick of the 2022 NFL draft, started just his…
Continue Reading COVID-linked deaths seen in Beijing after virus rules eased
By DAKE KANG Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Deaths linked to the coronavirus are appearing in Beijing after weeks of China reporting no…
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Henry Cavill won’t be returning to ‘The Witcher’ despite losing ‘Superman’ role
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Henry Cavill will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit “The Witcher,” despite losing his Superman role…
Continue Reading Over 15,000 in Brussels demand protection from high prices
BRUSSELS (AP) — Over 15,000 demonstrators have braved the bitter cold in Brussels to call for more measures to shield them from high energy prices…
Continue Reading Over 15,000 in Brussels demand protection from high prices
BRUSSELS (AP) — Over 15,000 demonstrators have braved the bitter cold in Brussels to call for more measures to shield them from high energy prices…
Continue Reading Val Gardena men’s super-G canceled due to fog and rain
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — A men’s World Cup super-G slated for Friday in Val Gardena has been canceled due to a mixture of fog, rain and…
Continue Reading Resumen de noticias de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania del 16 de diciembre
Juan Pablo Elverdin Este seguimiento terminó. Puedes ver las últimas noticias de la guerra, aquí. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News…
Continue Reading US opens probe of Cruise robotaxi braking, clogging traffic
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General…
Continue Reading US opens probe of Cruise robotaxi braking, clogging traffic
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General…
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ gives James Cameron his first $100 million domestic debut
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN The highly anticipated “Avatar: The Way of Water” took in $134 million at the US box office, giving director James…
Continue Reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ could be a ‘life saver’ for China’s cinemas
By Laura He and Cheng Cheng, CNN James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” has premiered in China, 13 years after the original…
Continue Reading Morocco picked by FIFA to host Club World Cup in February
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco has been rewarded by FIFA with hosting rights for the next Club World Cup in February.…
Continue Reading Curtoni, Goggia finish 1-2 in downhill but Goggia injured
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — It was a bittersweet day for the Italian ski team when Elena Curtoni and Sofia Goggia finished 1-2 in a World Cup…
Continue Reading‘Game changer’ satellite will measure most of the water on the planet
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The first mission to survey nearly all of the water on Earth’s surface has launched. The international Surface Water…
Continue Reading Douglas Emhoff tours 988 call center for mental health
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband has visited 988 call center that’s part of the recently launched national…
Continue Reading FIFA targets $11 billion in revenue through 2026 World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA expects to earn $11 billion in the 2026 World Cup cycle with a 48-team men’s tournament…
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White House zeroes in on Republicans to work with as new reality sets in
By Jeremy Diamond and Phil Mattingly, CNN Facing a dramatically narrowed path to passing legislation next year, the White House has started to zero…
Continue Reading Black voter turnout was down in 2022. Democratic operatives are panicking about what it could mean for 2024
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN An informal group of Black elected officials has lit up over phone calls and texts since Election Day. They’re…
Continue Reading Magnus Carlsen enjoys stunning undefeated win over reigning US blitz champion Fabiano Caruana
By Ben Morse, CNN Magnus Carlsen enjoyed an undefeated victory over reigning US blitz champion Fabiano Caruana, winning by an 18-point margin. The…
Continue Reading Greek governing party suspends Euro MP pending investigation
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s governing center-right New Democracy party has suspended one of its European Parliament members from the party,…
Continue Reading South Africa’s ANC party opens key conference amid scandal
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has started its crucial national…
Continue Reading US puts 3 dozen more Chinese companies on trade blacklist
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Commerce is adding 36 Chinese companies to an export controls…
Continue Reading US puts 3 dozen more Chinese companies on trade blacklist
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Commerce is adding 36 Chinese companies to an export controls…
Continue ReadingVirgin to fly ‘net-zero’ transatlantic Boeing 787
Francesca Street, CNN Virgin Atlantic plans to operate a Boeing 787 from London to New York, powered solely by waste oils and fats, a move hailed as…
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More than a third of parents oppose vaccine requirements in schools, KFF survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN More than a third of US parents say that vaccinating children against measles, mumps and rubella should be an individual…
Continue Reading Starbucks workers begin 3-day walkout at 100 US stores
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to…
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Starbucks workers begin 3-day walkout at 100 US stores
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to…
Continue Reading Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite…
Continue Reading Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite…
Continue Reading Inflation dampens otherwise bright small biz holiday season
By Mae Anderson AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The free-wheeling holiday shopper of 2021, happy to spend money to relieve some pent-up pandemic…
Continue ReadingJapan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals
By Brad Lendon, Wayne Chang, Emiko Jozuka and Junko Ogura, CNN Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country’s…
Continue ReadingAzerbaijan’s Silk Road: Rethreading history’s greatest trade network
By Mark Elliott, CNN We’re in Sheki, a magical little UNESCO World Heritage city tucked up against the thickly wooded foothills of…
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