Loneliness or social isolation linked to serious health outcomes, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If you’re lonely or socially isolated, you might have a higher risk of early death, according to a large…
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Así ha sido la restauración de US$ 760 millones de la catedral de Notre Dame en París
CNNEE (CNN) — La aguja de Notre Dame, coronada por un nuevo gallo dorado, recuperó su lugar en el horizonte de París a mediados de diciembre…
Continue ReadingThe NBA’s annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it’s special to be picked
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in…
Continue ReadingBritish home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug
LONDON (AP) — British Home Secretary James Cleverly is under fire for making a date rape joke at a party just hours after announcing plans to crack…
Continue Reading 10 comidas navideñas del mundo: tamales, sopa de tripas, cerdo, pescado y más
macamilarincon (CNN) – En Latinoamérica son los tamales picantes. En República Checa es un banquete de pescado cubierto en migas de pan. Cuando…
Continue Reading Cómo ver la “luna fría” navideña: la última luna llena del año
CNNEE (CNN) — La última luna llena de 2023 se asomará por el horizonte el lunes, la noche de Navidad, y alcanzará su punto máximo la noche…
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Start your week smart: Christmas in Bethlehem, Trump criminal case, Wisconsin maps, Elijah McClain, Prague in mourning
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — It’s safe to say that 2023 has been anything but boring with wars, wildfires, mass shootings…
Continue Reading Authorities issue arrest warrant for suspect in connection with deadly Florida mall shooting
By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Police in Florida have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with a Christmas weekend shooting…
Continue Reading Así estará el tiempo para Navidad en EE.UU.: temperaturas superiores al promedio, humedad, nieve y más
Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) – Aunque la ilusión de tener una blanca Navidad prevalece año con año en Estados Unidos, en esta ocasión las…
Continue ReadingAs conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges
By STEPHEN GROVES and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Senate wrapped up its work for the year, Sen. Michael Bennet took to…
Continue Reading El premio mayor del Powerball llega a los US$ 638 millones para el sorteo de Navidad
CNNEE (CNN) — El premio mayor del Powerball llega a los US$ 638 millones justo a tiempo para su próximo sorteo la noche de Navidad. En el…
Continue ReadingBritain’s Home Secretary apologizes for joke about spiking his wife’s drink with date-rape drug
By Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s Home Secretary James Cleverly has apologized for joking about spiking his wife’s drink with a…
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Crypto’s 2023 was marred by fraud and scandal. It may have been its best year ever
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Crypto’s 14th year in existence was one marred by scandal, bankruptcy, fraud and regulatory…
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‘The Boys in the Boat’ gets stuck in the shallow end of the sports-movie pool
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Steeped in old-fashioned virtues and a feel-good underdog story, “The Boys in the Boat” isn’t bad, but…
Continue Reading ‘The Boys in the Boat’ gets stuck in the shallow end of the sports-movie pool
CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Steeped in old-fashioned virtues and a feel-good underdog story, “The Boys in the Boat” isn’t bad,…
Continue Reading La verdadera historia del origen de la Navidad
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — ¿Nació Jesús un 25 de diciembre? Millones de cristianos celebran este día la Navidad, pero lo cierto…
Continue Reading Powerball jackpot reaches $638 million in time for Christmas drawing
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $638 million just in time for its next drawing on Christmas night. In the past,…
Continue ReadingIn a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve
By DAVID McHUGH, ABDUL RAHMAN SHAHEEN and SHAZIA BHATTI Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Christians around the world were striving on…
Continue ReadingWith the Supreme Court on sideline for now, Trump’s lawyers press immunity claims before lower court
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about “alleged…
Continue Reading Here’s how to track Santa around the world, thanks to NORAD
By Amanda Jackson, CNN (CNN) — Santa Claus has packed his sleigh with toys for all the good kids and he has made sure the reindeer are…
Continue Reading All the things Taylor Swift made us care about this year
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Every year seems to be Taylor Swift’s year. Since the early stages of her career, Swift has consistently held…
Continue Reading ‘The Color Purple’ completes its musical journey back to the screen with flying colors
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Completing the cycle from book to movie to musical to movie musical, “The Color Purple” lands on screen…
Continue ReadingGrounded charter jet freed to leave France. Lawyer says most passengers expected to return to India
By ANGELA CHARLTON and ELISE MORTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A charter plane sequestered while carrying 303 Indians to Nicaragua was…
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LeBron James scores season-high 40 points in Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Oklahoma City Thunder
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James once again proved that age is just a number as he scored a season-high 40 points on Saturday to lead…
Continue ReadingIran’s navy adds sophisticated cruise missiles to its armory
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s navy on Sunday added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal, state TV…
Continue Reading 90-year-old woman becomes oldest student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A 90-year-old woman earned her master’s degree and marked a historic milestone in the process, becoming…
Continue ReadingDog that survived in the wild after going missing nearly 7 years ago is rescued
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A 12-year-old stray dog found roaming in an English village turned out to have been missing for several…
Continue Reading NFL Week 16: Fans treated to blockbuster Christmas Day triple-header
By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — The holiday season has arrived and for football fans, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. On…
Continue ReadingOn Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town Sunday…
Continue ReadingHow to see the Christmas ‘cold moon’ — the last full moon of the year
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The final full moon of 2023 will peer over the horizon on Monday, the night of Christmas, and reach its peak the…
Continue ReadingFurnace blast at Indonesia nickel factory kills 13 workers, wounds 38
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — A furnace explosion at a Chinese-owned nickel factory in Indonesia on Sunday has killed at least 13 workers and…
Continue ReadingA Christmas rush to get passports to leave Zimbabwe is fed by economic gloom and a price hike
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Atop many Christmas wish lists in economically troubled Zimbabwe is a travel document,…
Continue ReadingAt least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend’s bloodshed
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — At least 68 people were killed by an Israeli strike in central Gaza,…
Continue ReadingFurnace explosion at Chinese-owned nickel plant in Indonesia kills at least 13 and injures 46 others
By MOHAMMAD TAUFAN Associated Press PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A smelting furnace has exploded at a Chinese-owned nickel plant on Indonesia’s…
Continue ReadingIran summons Russian envoy over statement on Persian Gulf disputed islands
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement…
Continue Reading Dog scares off moose that attacked owner on Alaska walking trail, authorities say
By Sara Smart and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A dog’s protective instincts kicked in when it scared off a moose that attacked its owner…
Continue ReadingKuzmenko scores 2 as Canucks move atop Western Conference with 7-4 win over Sharks
VANCOUVER Andrei Kuzmenko got an early gift for the holidays after being restored to the Vancouver Canucks’ top line and thanked his coaches by…
Continue ReadingChargers start strong, show fight under interim coach Giff Smith before another heartbreaking loss
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When the Chargers recovered Buffalo’s fumble on a punt return and punched it into…
Continue ReadingQuinton Byfield scores twice, Kings halt hot Flames, 5-3
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield scored twice, Trevor Moore got his team-leading 16th goal, and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingAnthony Edwards scores 34 points as the Timberwolves beat the Kings 110-98
By NATHAN CANILAO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 34 points and 10 assists, Rudy Gobert added 21 points and 17…
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Donald Trump urges federal appeals court to grant him immunity from criminal prosecution in election subversion case
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump urged a federal appeals court to throw out the federal election subversion…
Continue ReadingDecaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life
By JOHN O’CONNOR Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield’s…
Continue ReadingConnor Bedard and Trevor Zegras score lacrosse-style goals on NHL’s final night before break
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer On the NHL’s final night before its holiday break, Connor Bedard and Trevor Zegras combined for a stylish…
Continue ReadingNew migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
By JESSE BEDAYN The Associated Press/Report for America FORT MORGAN, Colo. (AP) — Magdalena Simon’s only consolation after immigration…
Continue ReadingNevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The room was packed with Native American leaders from across the United States, all invited to…
Continue ReadingInside the $760m restoration of Notre Dame cathedral
By Claudia Colliva, CNN Paris (CNN) — The spire of Notre Dame, crowned by a brand new golden rooster, regained its place in the Paris skyline…
Continue ReadingWith war raging in Gaza, Christmas is effectively canceled in Bethlehem
By Will Ripley, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Abeer Salman, CNN Bethlehem, West Bank (CNN) — Church bells echo through the labyrinth-like…
Continue ReadingWoman whose mystery poisoning captivated China for decades dies
By Chris Lau and Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — A woman who was left incapacitated for decades after being poisoned as a college student in a…
Continue Reading Detroit Pistons tie NBA record for longest losing streak in a single season
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Pistons have tied the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season after marking their…
Continue ReadingJosh Allen accounts for 3 touchdowns as Bills escape with 24-22 victory over Chargers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Allen continues to reach milestones in his sixth NFL season, but he’s more…
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