CNN Sport’s top stories of 2023
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — From the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the Saudi Pro League and the seemingly impossible…
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A train in Slovenia hits maintenance workers on the tracks. 2 were killed and 4 others were injured
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenian police say a passenger train has struck a group of maintenance workers on the tracks and killed two of them…
Continue ReadingChina has started erecting temporary housing units after an earthquake destroyed 14,000 homes
BEIJING (AP) — Hundreds of temporary housing units are being set up in northwest China for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed more than…
Continue ReadingThis cargo plane flew with no pilot on board
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — One of the world’s most widely used cargo planes completed an entire flight with no one on board for the first…
Continue ReadingUN says up to 300,000 Sudanese fled their homes after a notorious group seized their safe haven
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.N. says fighting between Sudan’s military and a notorious paramilitary group forced up to…
Continue ReadingCongo conducts a 2nd day of voting after delays and closed polls keep people from casting ballots
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo is wrapping up its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays…
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $620 million ahead of Saturday’s drawing
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $620 million ahead of the next drawing on Saturday night, when…
Continue ReadingSoccer’s Super League revived by court ruling against FIFA and UEFA. Many top clubs still against it
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer The European Union’s top court has ruled UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to competition law by blocking plans for…
Continue ReadingMillions across Southern California are under flood threat that could snarl travel ahead of the holiday weekend
KFSN By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of…
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Esto es lo que debes comer para superar la resaca
Laila Abu Shihab (CNN) — Estás disfrutando de una cerveza, de unos cocteles o algún espumoso con amigos y de repente, antes de que te des…
Continue ReadingMillions across Southern California are under flood threat that could snarl travel ahead of the holiday weekend
By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of rainfall…
Continue ReadingWere your holiday deliveries stolen? What to know about porch piracy and what you can do about it
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You found the perfect holiday gift online. You ordered it. A notification arrived on your…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares fall as Wall Street retreats, ending record-setting rally
By The Associated Press Asian shares fell Thursday after Wall Street hit the brakes on its big rally following disappointing corporate profit reports…
Continue ReadingIndia’s opposition lawmakers protest their suspension from Parliament by the government
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Dozens of opposition lawmakers suspended from Parliament by Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
Continue ReadingChina vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a…
Continue ReadingCoal mine cart runs off the tracks in northeastern China, killing 12 workers
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media are reporting that an accident in a coal mine in northeastern Heilongjiang province has left 12 people dead and…
Continue Reading Lotería de Navidad: ¿cuánto gastan los españoles para intentar ganar “el Gordo”?
Sofía Barruti (CNN En Español) — Sus premios son menos suculentos que otras loterías, pero la ilusión y el fervor que genera entre la…
Continue ReadingUvalde school shooting evidence won’t go before grand jury this year, prosecutor says
By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A Texas prosecutor says a criminal investigation into police failures during the Uvalde school…
Continue ReadingA wildfire in Australia on the outskirts of Perth destroys at least 2 homes and injures 2 people
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Officials say a wildfire burning out of control on the outskirts of the Australian west coast city of Perth has destroyed…
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Man charged in 20-year-old Philadelphia cold case killing and rape after DNA link, officials say
By Celina Tebor and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — A man has been charged in the 2003 rape and killing of a woman after he was arrested following…
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi Jinping hails Russia cooperation as record trade beats $200 billion target
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China and Russia wrapped up a bumper year of cooperation with an annual year-end meeting in which the…
Continue ReadingJoey Daccord matches franchise record with 42 saves, Kraken hold off Kings 2-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joey Daccord matched his own Seattle franchise record with 42 saves — 20 in the first period — and survived a furious final…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean court orders Japanese firms to compensate more wartime Korean workers for forced labor
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate…
Continue ReadingCat-owner duo in Ohio shares amputee journey while helping others through animal therapy
By PATRICK ORSAGOS Associated Press TROY, Ohio (AP) — Each morning when she wakes up, Juanita Mengel removes the silicone liner of her prosthetic…
Continue ReadingTraore scores 24 points, Pierre-Louis has double-double and UC Santa Barbara beat Howard 94-81
By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Yohan Traore scored 24 points, Josh Pierre-Louis had a double-double and UC Santa Barbara beat…
Continue Reading Cameron Diaz: Deberíamos normalizar los dormitorios separados
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) –Él ronca hasta hacer sonar las paredes. Ella desprende una enorme cantidad de calor corporal. Uno de los dos se enrolla…
Continue ReadingAmey leads San Jose State past Santa Clara 81-78
By The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Myron Amey Jr. scored 17 points and sealed the victory with a free throw with 29 seconds remaining…
Continue ReadingAP PHOTOS: In North America, 2023 was a year for all the emotions
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — To look is to be charmed. Amused. Saddened. Horrified. Amazed. Inspired. Photographers…
Continue Reading Toyota llama a revisión 1 millón de vehículos por falla en el sensor de la bolsa de aire
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Toyota está llamando a revisión alrededor de 1 millón de automóviles y SUV en Estados Unidos debido a un posible…
Continue ReadingHomeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the hours after being elected mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass made a promise that…
Continue ReadingHomeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the hours after being elected mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass made a promise that…
Continue ReadingThomas’ 19 help San Francisco beat Northern Arizona 91-51
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas scored 19 points as San Francisco beat Northern Arizona 91-51 on Wednesday night. Thomas…
Continue ReadingThe Beatles created a painting together while on tour in Japan. It sold at auction for $1.7 million
By Radhika Marya, CNN (CNN) — It was the summer of 1966. The Beatles were in the middle of a tour that had them play five shows in just three…
Continue ReadingThe Beatles created a painting together while on tour in Japan. Now it’s up for auction
CNN By Radhika Marya, CNN (CNN) — It was the summer of 1966. The Beatles were in the middle of a tour that had them play five shows in just…
Continue ReadingCeltics bounce back from a tough loss to beat Kings 144-119
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 28 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics…
Continue ReadingUkraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies
By BARRY HATTON Associated Press The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia. It ended with…
Continue Reading5 more boats packed with refugees approach Indonesia’s shores, air force says
By YAYAN ZAMZAMI and NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities have detected at least five boats packed…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift’s new romance, debt-erasing gifts and the eclipse are among most joyous moments of 2023
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A romance that united sports and music fans, a celestial wonder that drew…
Continue ReadingJones’ 16 points lead Cal State Fullerton over Pacific 67-56
By The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Max Jones had 16 points in Cal State Fullerton’s 67-56 win over Pacific on Wednesday night.…
Continue ReadingA woman shot with a crossbow and a priest stabbed in a rectory shake a small Nebraska town
By JOSH FUNK and MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (AP) — The grisly killings of a retiree and then a priest has shocked everyone…
Continue ReadingUN again delays vote on watered-down Gaza aid resolution. The US backs it, others want stronger text
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday again delayed a vote on a watered-down resolution…
Continue ReadingA serial killer set Detroit on edge. Police missteps over 15 years allowed him to roam free
By ED WHITE, DEL QUENTIN WILBER and MADDY PEEK Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The serial killer lured women one by one into vacant homes to be…
Continue ReadingCustom made by Tulane students, mobility chairs help special needs toddlers get moving
By CHEVEL JOHNSON RODRIGUE and STEPHEN SMITH Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At 19 months old, Elijah Jack, born with no femur bone in one leg…
Continue Reading Closing arguments conclude in trial of paramedics in 2019 Elijah McClain death
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Closing arguments concluded Wednesday in the trial against two Aurora, Colorado, paramedics charged in the wrongful…
Continue Reading Closing arguments conclude in trial of paramedics in 2019 Elijah McClain death
KUSA, ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF, MCCLAIN FAMILY, AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Closing arguments concluded Wednesday…
Continue ReadingMeet the Russian professor who became mayor of a Colombian city
By ASTRID SUÁREZ Associated Press TUNJA, Colombia (AP) — Mikhail Krasnov walks along the steep streets of the Colombian city of Tunja just like…
Continue ReadingBiden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists says
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Some top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could…
Continue ReadingPompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing is revived to show another side of life before eruption
By TRISHA THOMAS Associated Press POMPEII, Italy (AP) — A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing…
Continue ReadingA deal on US border policy is closer than it seems. Here’s how it is shaping up and what’s at stake
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid grueling negotiations, the contours of a bipartisan…
Continue ReadingPalestinians support Hamas decision to go to war with Israel, survey suggests, with no political solution on horizon
By Andrew Carey and Abeer Salman, CNN Ramallah, West Bank (CNN) — If Ramallah has a center, it is Al-Manara Square. Six roads meet here, and…
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