Love is for everyone. Modern romance writers are breaking barriers to show it
Leah Asmelash, CNN By any standard, Shirley Hailstock is a romance-writing star. Not only has she penned more than three dozen novels and novellas,…
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Russia continues to shell Ukraine amid grinding push in east
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces over the weekend continued to shell Ukrainian cities amid a grinding push to…
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Real Madrid wins Club World Cup after eight-goal thriller in Morocco
By Aimee Lewis, CNN Real Madrid was crowned Club World Cup champion for a record-extending fifth time after the Spanish team beat Saudi…
Continue ReadingChildren orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
By Sophie Tanno, CNN A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya — meaning ‘miracle’…
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Expressing gratitude keeps our romantic love alive
By Sara Algoe, CNN Remember the last time you fell in love? If you are like many people, you probably found yourself craving the moments with that…
Continue Reading Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties
BEIJING (AP) — China says Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping during his three-day trip to Beijing China…
Continue Reading Jake Tapper: I wouldn’t change being a Philly fan for anything
By Jake Tapper, CNN By now, if you watch The Lead or State of the Union, you may have noticed my giant, obnoxious dark green Eagles mug. Yes,…
Continue Reading Kentucky sees its 1st infant anonymously surrendered at a fire station ‘baby box’
By Rebekah Riess, CNN An infant in Kentucky became the first in the state to be dropped off safely in a “baby box” at a fire station last…
Continue Reading Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000
By JUSTIN SPIKE, ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are targeting contractors allegedly…
Continue Reading‘Just to survive’: Wagner fighters recount the horrors of battle in eastern Ukraine
By Tim Lister and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have told CNN of their horrific…
Continue Reading Neutral Austria under pressure to get tougher on Russia
By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Austria has come under heavy criticism for granting visas that will allow sanctioned…
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Penguins superstar Crosby picks up his first game misconduct
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — There aren’t many occasions anymore when one can say Sidney Crosby did something in a game…
Continue Reading Earthquake in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees
By MEHMET GUZEL, FAY ABUELGASIM and TANYA TITOVA Associated Press ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — When war broke out in Ukraine, Aydin Sisman’s relatives…
Continue Reading Israeli police seal up home of Jerusalem attacker’s family
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say that security personnel have sealed up the family home of a Palestinian man who careened his car into a…
Continue Reading Berlin voters express discontent with chaotic status quo
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The city of Berlin has held a court-ordered rerun of a chaotic 2021 state election that was…
Continue Reading Ex-minister Christoulides wins Cyprus presidential election
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides was elected as the new president of…
Continue Reading Jones has 13, CSU Fullerton knocks off Hawaii 52-51
By The Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Max Jones’ 13 points helped CSU Fullerton defeat Hawaii 52-51 on Saturday night. Jones was 5-of-10…
Continue ReadingThis controversial climate solution could be exactly what the planet needs. Or it could be a colossal disaster
By Laura Paddison, CNN When US startup Make Sunsets released two weather balloons into the skies above Mexico’s Baja California peninsula last…
Continue Reading Kempe has 4 goals, Copley posts shutout as Kings blank Pens
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe became the first Los Angeles player to score four straight goals, Pheonix Copley got…
Continue Reading New Mexico State men’s basketball program is suspended over hazing allegations
By Jacob Lev, CNN New Mexico State University has suspended its men’s basketball program over hazing allegations within the team, the school…
Continue Reading Baker scores 23, leads UC Irvine over UC Riverside 83-64
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Dawson Baker scored 23 points and UC Irvine beat UC Riverside 83-64 on Saturday night. Baker added five rebounds for the…
Continue Reading Fox scores 36 points, Kings beat Mavericks 133-128 in OT
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 36 points, including six free throws in the final 18.4…
Continue Reading Roberts scores 32, leads San Francisco past Pepperdine 88-80
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyrell Roberts scored 32 points to led San Francisco over Pepperdine 88-80 on Saturday night. Roberts shot 11 for 16 from the…
Continue Reading Mitchell sparks UC Santa Barbara over UC Davis 84-74
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had 24 points to lead UC Santa Barbara to an 84-74 victory over UC Davis on Saturday night. Mitchell was…
Continue ReadingSchumacher puts up 26, Seattle U beats Grand Canyon 63-58
SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Schumacher’s 26 points helped Seattle U defeat Grand Canyon 63-58 on Saturday. Schumacher also had eight rebounds and…
Continue Reading Moore propels San Jose State past Utah State 69-64
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Omari Moore scored 20 of his 27 points in the second half and San Jose State beat Utah State 69-64 on Saturday night. Moore…
Continue Reading Jones’ 18 lead Long Beach State over CSU Bakersfield 79-69
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jadon Jones had 18 points in Long Beach State’s 79-69 victory over CSU Bakersfield on…
Continue Reading Pregnant Rihanna soars in Super Bowl halftime performance
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Rihanna was above it all. And pregnant to boot. She began and ended the Super Bowl 57 halftime show hovering…
Continue Reading Pregnant Rihanna soars in Super Bowl halftime performance
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Rihanna was above it all. And pregnant to boot. She began and ended the Super Bowl 57 halftime show hovering…
Continue Reading Boone scores 30 to lead Pacific past San Diego 99-94
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Keylan Boone scored 30 points to lead Pacific to a 99-94 victory over San Diego on Saturday night. Boone added five…
Continue Reading No. 7 UCLA pulls away in 2nd half to beat Oregon 70-63
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 7 UCLA won in Eugene for the first…
Continue Reading Stone scores 36, Cal Baptist beats West Coast Baptist 132-46
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Juhlawnei Stone’s 36 points led Cal Baptist over West Coast Baptist 132-46 on Saturday. Stone also had six rebounds…
Continue ReadingOver 28,000 dead from quake in Turkey and Syria
By Andrew Raine, Rhea Mogul and Amarachi Orie, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company.…
Continue ReadingOver 28,000 dead from quake in Turkey and Syria
By Andrew Raine, Rhea Mogul and Amarachi Orie, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company.…
Continue Reading Sergio Hudson delivers colorful ‘90s celebration at NYFW
By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Sergio Hudson, known for high-profile clients like Michelle Obama and Beyoncé, has…
Continue Reading Cambridge Jr. scores 23; Arizona St. beats Cal 70-62 in OT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored five of his 23 points in overtime, Frankie Collins had 10 points, a career-high 10 rebounds…
Continue Reading Cambridge Jr. scores 23; Arizona St. beats Cal 70-62 in OT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored five of his 23 points in overtime, Frankie Collins had 10 points, a career-high 10 rebounds…
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Here is what we know about the unidentified objects shot down over North America
By Haley Britzky, CNN A high-altitude object was shot down near Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon, marking the fourth time in just over a week that the…
Continue Reading Russell shines in return to Lakers after trade by T-Wolves
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — D’Angelo Russell and the new-look Lakers figured things out on the fly to take down the…
Continue ReadingCyclone Gabrielle lashes Auckland, as authorities order nationwide state of emergency
By Taylor Ward, CNN New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency on Tuesday for the third time in its history as Cyclone Gabrielle inches…
Continue Reading New Mexico State players interviewed about alleged hazing
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The chancellor at New Mexico State says players on the basketball team were interviewed by school personnel…
Continue Reading New Zealand city grinds to halt as deluge from cyclone looms
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland residents hunkered down Monday as they braced for a deluge from Cyclone…
Continue Reading O’Reilly scores in OT to lift Blues over Coyotes 6-5
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Calle Rosen had two goals and Ryan O’Reilly scored in overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues…
Continue Reading Former King Brown has No. 23 retired, statue unveiled
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Brown admitted to being uncomfortable when Luc Robitaille first told him that the Los…
Continue Reading Defiant ruling party supporters celebrate in Nicaragua
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua’s ruling Sandinista political machine has mobilized a few thousand of its faithful to celebrate the…
Continue ReadingKnecht has 16, Northern Colorado beats Sacramento St. 70-54
By The Associated Press GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Dalton Knecht had 16 points in Northern Colorado’s 70-54 win against Sacramento State on…
Continue Reading Jones scores 18 in 2nd half as Stanford stuns No. 4 Arizona
By HENRY SCHULMAN Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Jones scored all 18 of his points in the second half for Stanford and played a…
Continue Reading Jones scores 18 in 2nd half as Stanford stuns No. 4 Arizona
By HENRY SCHULMAN Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Jones scored all 18 of his points in the second half for Stanford and played a…
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Super Bowl LVII: Por qué Eagles vs. Chiefs será una ocasión histórica
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — La cuenta regresiva para el Super Bowl de este año entre los Kansas City Chiefs y los Philadelphia Eagles…
Continue Reading Biden hosts GOP, Dem governors at White House for dinner
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, hosting both Republican and Democratic governors for a black-tie affair at…
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