These gay merman ornaments are a cult Christmas classic
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Amazon’s “recommended” algorithm is a powerful and mysterious force. One moment, it’s showing you Korean…
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A merchant vessel linked to Israel has been damaged in a drone attack off India’s west coast
NEW DELHI (AP) — A maritime intelligence company says a drone has hit an Israeli-affiliated merchant vessel off the coast of India in the Arabian…
Continue ReadingA pro-peace Russian presidential hopeful is blocked by the election commission
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian politician Yekaterina Duntsova hit a roadblock in her presidential campaign Saturday, when Russia’s Central Election…
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El presidente de Brasil otorga indultos navideños a presos
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, indultó a un grupo de presos que cumplían ciertas…
Continue Reading “No ayuda tratar a aquellos que vienen a nuestras fronteras como si fueran un ejército invasor”, dice el obispo de El Paso a CNN
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El obispo de la Diócesis Católica de El Paso, Mark J. Seitz, dijo a Amara Walker de CNN este sábado por la mañana que la…
Continue ReadingEPL has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch handles Fulham-Burnley
LONDON (AP) — The English Premier League has its first female referee. Rebecca Welch controlled Burnley’s 2-0 win at Fulham. Burnley manager…
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Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams’ cause of death has been determined to be dental-related sepsis,…
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Family of last American woman held by Hamas clinging to hope: ‘It’s been unbearable not knowing’
By Arlette Saenz and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — The family of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai spent the past 11 weeks praying and…
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Tesla recalls over 120,000 cars over door risks
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling more than 120,000 of its vehicles because unlocked doors may open during a crash,…
Continue ReadingContrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know.
By CHRISTINA LARSON, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, PATRICK WHITTLE and WAYNE PARRY Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Unfounded claims about offshore…
Continue ReadingVatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement
ROME (AP) — The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI during his…
Continue ReadingUS tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to…
Continue Reading Misa de Navidad del papa Francisco y bendición ‘urbi et orbi’: a qué hora es y cómo ver en vivo
Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) – Con la Navidad llega uno de los momentos más significativos para los católicos de todo el mundo: la misa que…
Continue Reading “Espero que las defensas aéreas no te derriben”: niños ucranianos escriben sus cartas a Papá Noel
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — En Ucrania, los deseos de los niños van más allá de los juguetes estas fiestas, en momentos en que Rusia sigue…
Continue Reading The enduring legacy of ‘The Color Purple’
By Chandelis Duster and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Roslyn Brock wants every generation of her family to see the musical remake of “The…
Continue Reading Denver Zoo officials weren’t sure who fathered a baby orangutan. They asked Maury Povich to reveal the paternity test results
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Five words from famed daytime talk show host Maury Povich helped Denver Zoo officials solve the monthslong…
Continue Reading Una breve historia del fin del mundo: cada extinción masiva, incluida la próxima que se avecina, explicada
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Ninguna especie dura para siempre: la extinción es parte de la evolución de la vida. Pero al menos cinco veces, una…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Christmas 2023?
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — If you need a last-minute present or ingredient from the grocery store, buying them during Christmas…
Continue ReadingStrong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions
BEIJING (AP) — The strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, killing at least 148 people, caused economic losses estimated to be worth…
Continue Reading Inventing the scent of Christmas: How Bath & Body Works comes up with its annual slew of holiday products
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — For some, tis the season when Starbucks’ holiday cups officially hit the counter. For others, it…
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Patrick Mahomes says Taylor Swift is now part of the ‘Chiefs Kingdom’
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has become part of the “Chiefs Kingdom” and embraced by the team during her relationship with…
Continue Reading Manchester City makes history by winning Club World Cup
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City capped off its incredible year with yet another trophy, dismantling Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what…
Continue Reading A Michigan teacher was set to graduate magna cum laude and give birth 3 days later. Her unborn baby had other plans
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — As expectant mothers often realize, newborn babies don’t always arrive on schedule. That was the case for…
Continue Reading Unhoused man acquitted in attack against former San Francisco city official
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A jury in San Francisco has acquitted a man who was accused of assaulting a former city official with a metal…
Continue ReadingAbout 300 Indian travelers are stuck in a French airport in a human trafficking probe
By CHRISTOPHE ENA and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press VATRY, France (AP) — About 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America were sequestered…
Continue Reading Surgen nuevos detalles sobre las víctimas del tiroteo de Praga
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — República Checa observa este sábado una jornada de luto nacional tras el peor tiroteo de la historia del país…
Continue Reading Ni China ni Corea del Norte: la historia del país de América Latina que “eliminó” la Navidad del calendario oficial hace más de 100 años
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Las listas de los países que no reconocen la celebración de la Navidad —o incluso la prohíben—…
Continue Reading This is what happened in sport during 2023
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — 2023 has been a year unlike any other in sport. Records were broken, torches were passed, movements were started and…
Continue ReadingCzech Republic marks a day of mourning for the victims of its worst mass killing
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic came to a standstill at noon Saturday as people across the country observed a…
Continue ReadingA promising athlete, a volunteer firefighter, a renowned academic. Czechs mourn the 14 killed in university mass shooting
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Bohemia, Czech Republic (CNN) — Czech Republic observed a national day of mourning on Saturday after the worst…
Continue ReadingIsrael strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians. Biden says he didn’t request a cease-fire
By NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family, were…
Continue ReadingAfter a terrible year of climate news, here are 5 reasons to feel positive
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — There has been no shortage of bleak climate news this year: unprecedented global heat fueled deadly extreme…
Continue ReadingAfter a terrible year of climate news, here are 5 reasons to feel positive
CNN By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — There has been no shortage of bleak climate news this year: unprecedented global heat fueled deadly extreme…
Continue ReadingAnger in remote parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir after 3 are killed while in army custody
By AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Officials and residents in some remote parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir say anger is spreading…
Continue Reading Retiran de la calle una obra de Banksy menos de una hora después de que la publicara en línea
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Una nueva obra de Banksy fue retirada de una calle de Londres poco después de que el artista la publicara en…
Continue ReadingTunisians vote in local elections on Sunday to fill a new chamber as economy flatlines
By SAM METZ Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Butter and milk shortages. Political party boycotts. Ongoing prosecutions of the president’s…
Continue Reading El momento de la desaparición de Navalny “no es coincidencia”, dice exministro ruso
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El líder opositor ruso Alexey Navalny volvió a ausentarse el viernes de dos vistas judiciales programadas y…
Continue ReadingWhat is a mass extinction, and why do scientists think we’re in the middle of one?
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — No species lasts forever — extinction is part of the evolution of life. But at least five times, a biological…
Continue Reading Médicos acusan a las tropas israelíes de profanar cadáveres y disparar contra civiles en un hospital que, según Israel, era “centro de mando” de Hamas
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Los soldados israelíes que asaltaron un hospital en el norte de Gaza profanaron los cadáveres de pacientes con…
Continue ReadingPutin’s election plan, Navalny’s disappearance. It’s no coincidence, Russian former minister says
By Anna Chernova, Richard Quest, Anna Gorzkowska, Julia Puckette and Jessie Gretener, CNN (CNN) — Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was…
Continue Reading New footage shows law enforcement was aware of concerns over Maine shooter’s mental health and access to guns before shooting
By Nic F. Anderson and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Newly released footage from law enforcement in Maine shows officials were aware of…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from AP’s look at the emerging wave of sports construction in the US
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press A new round of stadium construction is underway for professional sports teams across the U.S., and taxpayers will…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from AP’s look at the emerging wave of sports construction in the US
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press A new round of stadium construction is underway for professional sports teams across the U.S., and taxpayers will…
Continue ReadingPlans abounding for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Standing on a portable stage erected at home plate of the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers…
Continue ReadingPlans abounding for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Standing on a portable stage erected at home plate of the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers…
Continue ReadingDoctors accuse Israeli troops of desecrating bodies and shooting civilians at hospital Israel says was Hamas ‘command center’
By Abeer Salman and Kareem Khadder, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli soldiers raiding a hospital in northern Gaza desecrated the bodies…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry outduels former teammate Jordan Poole to help Warriors beat Wizards, 129-118
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State starters were able to get off their legs for some…
Continue ReadingDomantas Sabonis has triple-double, Kings beat struggling Suns 120-105
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his fourth…
Continue ReadingIsrael and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Most U.S. state legislatures will reconvene in January for the first time since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on…
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