France’s parliament considers a ban on single-use e-cigarettes
PARIS (AP) — The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes that are popular with teenagers for their…
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Massachusetts woman who survived lightning strike at Boston beach returns home
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — A Massachusetts woman who works as a nurse is back…
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Richard Branson sends Virgin Galactic shares plunging after he says he’s not putting any more money in
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Shares of Virgin Galactic, the space tourism venture founded by Richard Branson, are plunging after the British…
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‘The Gilded Age’ is the least dramatic drama on TV — and that’s why fans love it
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — “The Gilded Age” is, according to those who watch and discuss it, “the best show on television,” “high…
Continue Reading Julia Roberts breaks silence on ‘heartbreaking’ death of Matthew Perry
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Julia Roberts is remembering her ex-boyfriend, the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry. In an interview…
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Former US ambassador to Bolivia charged with being a covert agent of Cuba’s government
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The former US ambassador to Bolivia has been charged in federal court with…
Continue ReadingNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid days before the fourth debate
By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ended his 2024 Republican presidential bid. He blamed the…
Continue ReadingFormer top Ohio utility regulator surrenders in $60 million bribery scheme linked to energy bill
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s former top utility regulator has surrendered in connection with a $60 million…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks once ‘worked for Cher’ as a hotel bellman in the ’70s
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Tom Hanks had an interaction with Cher long before he became an Oscar-winning actor. Hanks appeared on “The…
Continue ReadingThe trial of 4 Egyptian security officials in the slaying of an Italian student is set for February
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Court officials in Rome have set a new trial date for four high-level Egyptian security…
Continue Reading Doug Burgum announces he’s suspending his 2024 presidential campaign
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday he’s suspending his long-shot campaign for…
Continue ReadingFormer career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A former career American diplomat was charged with serving as a secret agent for…
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US kills 5 Iran-backed militia members in drone strike in Iraq
Originally Published: 04 DEC 23 10:07 ET Updated: 04 DEC 23 10:34 ET By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — US forces killed at least…
Continue Reading Florence Pugh hit in face while promoting ‘Dune: Part Two’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Singers aren’t the only ones in danger of flying objects. Video shared on social media showed actress…
Continue Reading Remains of five other airmen found from Osprey that crashed in Japan, Air Force says
Originally Published: 04 DEC 23 07:35 ET Updated: 04 DEC 23 09:35 ET By Colin McCullough, CNN (CNN) — Wreckage and remains from a United States Air…
Continue ReadingThe death toll from a mining tragedy in South Africa rises to 13 after a worker dies at a hospital
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The death toll from a mining tragedy last week in South Africa that involved an elevator at a mine has risen to 13 after a…
Continue Reading Los Angeles man suspected of fatally shooting 3 sleeping homeless men is due in court today
Originally Published: 04 DEC 23 00:01 ET Updated: 04 DEC 23 07:39 ET By Sara Smart and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles man suspected of…
Continue ReadingJonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing versions of a backseat confrontation
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The actor Jonathan Majors listened silently, head-cocked and eyes down, as a Manhattan…
Continue ReadingAP’s top albums of 2023: Music from Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, the Rolling Stones and more
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. It…
Continue ReadingWill guilt-free long-haul flights ever be possible? Here’s what we know
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Aviation faces a steep climb towards a greener future. Although it has, like many other industries, committed to…
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Varios cambios en los famosos libros infantiles de Roald Dahl desatan una polémica sobre la censura
Alexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN) — La noticia de que se realizaron cambios a las obras del exitoso autor de literatura infantil Roald Dahl ha…
Continue ReadingSeattle man crashes Dodge Charger into Beaverton garage, runs from deputies
By FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON Oregon (KPTV) — A Seattle man was arrested after…
Continue Reading US kills 5 Iran-backed militia members in drone strike in Iraq
By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — US forces killed at least five Iran-backed militia members in a drone strike after the US…
Continue ReadingBerlin police investigate a suspected arson attempt at Iran opposition group’s office
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Berlin have been alerted to an overnight fire at the office of an Iranian opposition group in the German capital, and are…
Continue Reading The wealth of middle-class and lower-income Americans grew at a faster rate than high earners early in the pandemic
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Lower-income and middle-class households saw their net worth increase at a faster rate than their higher-income…
Continue ReadingTreat your elf to a stay in Santa Claus’ cabin this Christmas season
By Emmy Abbassi, CNN (CNN) — Each year, millions of families wait for Santa Claus to visit their homes but now, you can visit his. Airbnb is…
Continue Reading‘Potential explosive device,’ drugs found in car
By Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story ELKTON, Kentucky (WSMV) — On Sunday around 6:40 a.m. the Elkton…
Continue ReadingI-Team: Boston is mapping “hollow sidewalks”
By CHRISTINA HAGER Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Monday morning, a technician could be seen…
Continue ReadingCar slams into high-end department store in attempted smash-and-grab near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
By JERAMIE BIZZLE Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Chicago police are investigating an attempted…
Continue ReadingFire blamed on e-bike battery kills 1, injures 6 in Bronx apartment building
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say one person was killed and six others were injured when a fire blamed on an electric bicycle battery tore through a…
Continue ReadingPolice in Greece allege that rap singer blew up and robbed cash machines to pay for music videos
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police in Greece have arrested a rap artist accused of using explosives to rob cash machines and finance his music videos.…
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Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Hero World Challenge proves he’s not ready to ‘sail off into the sunset’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Most athletes with an injury list as long and detailed as Tiger Woods would be retired from professional sport.…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift makes chart history again
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows all to well what it’s like to top the charts and she’s done it again. Swift “is…
Continue Reading Why Montana’s Two-Spirit people are challenging a state law that defines sex as binary
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — As they fight to reclaim their history, some in Montana’s Two-Spirit community are challenging a state law that…
Continue ReadingCalifornia faculty at largest US university system launch strike for better pay
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Faculty at California State University, the largest public…
Continue ReadingCalifornia faculty at largest US university system launch strike for better pay
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Faculty at California State University, the largest public…
Continue Reading On his deathbed, her father told her a secret: He was a fugitive and had robbed a bank in Ohio
CNN By Faith Karimi, CNN Thomas Randele was dying of lung cancer and had a secret. In March of 2021, with his daughter at his bedside in suburban…
Continue Reading Bitcoin hits highest level in 18 months as investors gear up for ETF approval
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The price of bitcoin soared above $40,000 on Monday, hitting its highest level in 18 months as…
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi welcomes President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus to Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke of a “strengthened political mutual trust and international coordination” with Belarus after he…
Continue Reading Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ tops the box office with $21 million opening
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Beyoncé was crowned “queen of the box office” after her concert movie topped the box office in…
Continue ReadingGore blasts COP28 climate chief and oil companies’ emissions pledges at UN summit
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Don’t trust the oil and gas industry to report their actual carbon…
Continue ReadingSpanish newspaper association files multimillion-euro suit against Meta over advertising practices
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — A Spanish association representing more than 80 newspapers has filed a lawsuit against Facebook…
Continue ReadingCNN Gaza reporter’s relatives killed and childhood home destroyed in two separate strikes
By Helen Regan and Hamdi Alkhshali, CNN (CNN) — For weeks, CNN producer Ibrahim Dahman reported from Gaza as Israeli airstrikes brought…
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What is toxic ‘breadcrumbing’? Experts share signs and how to address it
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — They love me, they love me not — the phrase sounds like an innocent children’s game. But for some people…
Continue ReadingNice Start to the Work Week
High pressure will build into the region for the early part of the week. Expect high temperatures to be above normal on Monday and Tuesday with the…
Continue ReadingUN warns that 2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The U.N. refugee agency has raised the alarm for an estimated 400 Rohingya Muslims believed to be…
Continue ReadingGuinea-Bissau’s president issues a decree dissolving the opposition-controlled parliament
By CHINEDU ASADU and SAMBU ASSANA Associated Press BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau’s president has issued a decree dissolving the West…
Continue Reading Remains of five other airmen found from Osprey that crashed in Japan, Air Force says
By Colin McCullough, CNN (CNN) — Wreckage and remains from a United States Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed off the coast of Yakushima…
Continue ReadingAuthorities say heavy rains and landslides in Tanzania kill at least 47 and hurt or strand many more
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Authorities say at least 47 people are dead and 85 others injured following heavy…
Continue ReadingHeavy snowfall hits Moscow as Russian media report disruption on roads and at airports
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials and media say that heavy snowfall that hit Moscow has disrupted traffic on roads and flights in and out of three…
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