Azerbaijan: The beautiful country where carpet is the highest order of art
By Farida Zeynalova, CNN (CNN) — For some, home is where the heart is. In Azerbaijan, however, the saying goes, “xalçam harada, yurdum…
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The newest pain point in air travel is slowing down travelers who paid for convenience
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s the peak of holiday travel season. You paid $189 for a yearly Clear membership to breeze…
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‘Migration’ plucks up some fowl fun but never quite takes off
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Turning “The White Lotus” creator Mike White loose on an animated movie from the “Minions” gang…
Continue ReadingGymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto…
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Detroit News: Trump recorded pressuring Michigan canvassers not to certify 2020 vote
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit News reviewed a recording of a call former President Donald Trump made to two Michigan county…
Continue Reading Detroit News: Trump recorded pressuring Michigan canvassers not to certify 2020 vote
CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit News reviewed a recording of a call former President Donald Trump made to two Michigan county…
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Messi descansa en Rosario antes de comenzar con su cargada agenda 2024
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Y un día Lionel Messi descansó. La máxima figura de la Major League Soccer (MLS), terminaba de…
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5 things to know for Dec. 22: Israel, Border crisis, Extreme weather, Prague shooting, Rudy Giuliani
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Inhale, exhale. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time when holiday stress may…
Continue ReadingKhan ordered released on bail in official secrets case in Pakistan. But he won’t be freed right away
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court in a surprise ruling has ordered the release of former Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingTesla moves forward with a plan to build an energy-storage battery factory in China
BEIJING (AP) — American electric automaker Tesla’s plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China are moving forward with a signing ceremony…
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The UK edges closer to recession as new data shows economy shrinking
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom’s economy shrank in the third quarter of this year, according to revised official data,…
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With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — As people across the country prepare for holiday celebrations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is…
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Ivory Coast gets ready to host Africa’s biggest sporting event
By Nell Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Africa’s biggest sporting event, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), kicks off on January 13 in Ivory Coast for the…
Continue Reading Biden to sign new executive order to ‘strengthen’ sanctions against Russia
By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden intends to sign a new executive order on Friday to “strengthen” sanctions against…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute…
Continue ReadingRussian official says US is hampering a prisoner exchange with unequal demands
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian deputy foreign minister said talks with the United States on a potential prisoner exchange that would free Americans held…
Continue ReadingAt least 20 villagers are killed during a rebel attack in northern Central African Republic
By JEAN FERNAND KOENA Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Local authorities say rebels targeting a security outpost and a…
Continue ReadingChina’s BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — One of the world’s largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China’s BYD, will open…
Continue ReadingPrague in shock and horror after ‘senseless’ shooting attack leaves 14 dead
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Near Prague, Czech Republic (CNN) — Prague was in shock and mourning Friday after a gunman killed 14 people and…
Continue ReadingThe weather most likely to ruin your flight plans
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Chances are, you can blame the weather if your flight plans get upended during the holiday travel…
Continue ReadingA driver dies after his vehicle hydroplaned amid heavy rain in Los Angeles area
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Continue Reading Niño británico que estuvo desaparecido durante seis años dice que es “surrealista” estar en casa y envía mensaje a su madre
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Alex Batty, el niño británico que fue encontrado en Francia después de estar desaparecido durante seis años,…
Continue Reading Prominent Chinese business analysts are starting to disappear from social media
By CNN Staff Hong Kong (CNN) — Some of China’s most prominent analysts have been subjected to social media restrictions that appear designed…
Continue Reading 10-man Real Madrid scores injury-time winner against Alavés to go top of La Liga into Christmas break
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Lucas Vázquez scored a 92nd-minute winner to earn 10-man Real Madrid a huge three points against Alavés and send…
Continue ReadingChinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car…
Continue Reading Trump looms over key Montana Senate race as hard-right Rosendale may upend GOP plans
By Manu Raju and Alayna Treene, CNN Rep. Matt Rosendale was fundraising at Mar-a-Lago earlier this month when he ran into former President Donald…
Continue Reading “No se veía desde Vietnam”: Israel lanzó cientos de bombas de 900 kg sobre Gaza, según un análisis
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — En el primer mes de su guerra en Gaza, Israel lanzó cientos de bombas masivas, muchas de ellas capaces de…
Continue ReadingA storm brings strong winds to northern Europe, killing 2 people and disrupting transport
BERLIN (AP) — A storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the…
Continue Reading Los Angeles Dodgers agree to historic deal with Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per reports
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason keeps getting better and better. The Dodgers have agreed to a 12-year, $325…
Continue ReadingWith a little help from ‘Aquaman,’ this conservationist is on a mission to save the world’s coral reefs
By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — It’s no surprise that Titouan Bernicot is so deeply passionate about his work. Growing up on his family’s…
Continue ReadingJapan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense spending would increase more than 16% next year under a record military budget…
Continue ReadingTurkey detains 304 people with suspected links to Islamic State group in simultaneous raids
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s interior minister says security forces have rounded up 304 people suspected of links to the Islamic State…
Continue ReadingThe top prize in Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery goes to tickets with the number 88008
MADRID (AP) — Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 are celebrating after winning 400,000 euros ($440,000) each in the top prize…
Continue ReadingChina drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has released draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive spending on online gaming. The…
Continue ReadingPolice seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nation’s worst mass shooting
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a…
Continue ReadingVatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has appealed a court verdict that largely dismantled his…
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Rally calls for Seaside Police officer to be fired following allegations of excessive force with 15-year-old
On Thursday, a group of protestors in Seaside called for action, surrounding a Seaside Police Officer reportedly pinning down a 15-year old with his…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street ticks closer to record highs to cap its 8th straight winning week
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street capped its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish Friday, following reports…
Continue Reading Los tiroteos “se extienden como una enfermedad en Europa”, dice superviviente del mortal ataque en Praga
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Jakob Weizman, estudiante danés de la Universidad Carolina de Praga, estaba haciendo un examen este jueves…
Continue ReadingNicaragua arrests second bishop as crackdown on Catholic church intensifies
By Verónica Calderón and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A second bishop was arrested by Nicaraguan authorities on Thursday, two sources told…
Continue Reading‘Not seen since Vietnam’: Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza, analysis shows
By Tamara Qiblawi, Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Nima Elbagir | Visuals by Renée Rigdon, Alex Newman and Ian Berry | Video by Barbara…
Continue ReadingAt least 5 US-funded projects in Gaza are damaged or destroyed, but most are spared
By JULIET LINDERMAN, MARTHA MENDOZA and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press Less than a year before a Hamas attack out of Gaza sparked a war, one of the…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from AP report on US-funded projects in Gaza that were damaged or destroyed
By The Associated Press The U.S. has spent more than $7 billion on humanitarian aid and building infrastructure in the Palestinian territories in…
Continue ReadingClayton Keller scores in 3rd consecutive game as Coyotes beat Sharks 5-2
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Clayton Keller scored his third goal in three games and the Arizona Coyotes beat the San Jose…
Continue Reading New draft rules targeting in-game spending wipe billions from China’s tech giants
By Wayne Chang and Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Shares of several Chinese tech giants tanked in Hong Kong on Friday, wiping billions off…
Continue ReadingSaints’ aggressive play-calling ends up coming back to hurt them in loss to Rams
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans coach Dennis Allen knew coming into Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams…
Continue Reading La Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. recuperará el aeródromo del Pacífico desde el que lanzó bombardeos atómicos para contrarrestar a China
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. planea volver a poner en servicio el aeródromo de la isla del Pacífico que…
Continue ReadingMcKinney scores 20 as San Diego takes down South Dakota 69-66
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wayne McKinney III had 20 points in San Diego’s 69-66 win over South Dakota on Thursday. McKinney…
Continue ReadingPrized pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto agrees with Dodgers on $325 million deal, according to reports
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $325 million, 12-year contract,…
Continue ReadingLindholm scores, DeSimone nets first goal, and Markstrom wins 200th as Flames top Ducks 3-0
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists, Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for his 200th…
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