Southwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 05:01 ET Updated: 18 DEC 23 08:28 ET By Pete Muntean and Chris Isidore, CNN Washington (CNN) — The federal…
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Pakistan is stunned as party of imprisoned ex-PM Khan uses AI to replicate his voice for a speech
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — For the first time, artificial intelligence has been used to deliver a speech by Pakistan’s…
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Austin becomes latest US official to visit Israel as Biden administration presses for strategy shift from Netanyahu
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 00:00 ET Updated: 18 DEC 23 05:41 ET By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is visiting…
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Trump defends former influencer convicted of election interference who has racist, antisemitic past
By Andrew Kaczynski, Allison Gordon and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have come to the defense of a one time social…
Continue ReadingTracey Emin recovering in Thailand after her intestine ‘nearly exploded’
By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Renowned British artist Tracey Emin has revealed that she is recovering after her “small intestine nearly…
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Pope Francis authorizes blessings for same-sex couples
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 09:47 ET Updated: 18 DEC 23 10:33 ET By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis formally permitted Roman…
Continue ReadingMaryland officials approve a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland officials have approved a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.…
Continue ReadingAttorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for a Kentucky woman who filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion have…
Continue ReadingThe European Union targets Russia’s diamond industry in its latest round of Ukraine war sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well…
Continue ReadingYour autograph, Mr. Caro? Ahead of 50th anniversary, ‘Power Broker’ author feels like a movie star
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Caro is still busy working on the presumed last volume of his series on Lyndon Johnson.…
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Goldman Sachs lowers its 2024 oil price forecast by 12% due to bumper US output
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Goldman Sachs has cut its forecast for the average oil price next year by 12%, citing abundant production in…
Continue ReadingKlarna CEO Siemiatkowski says buy now, pay later is used by shoppers who otherwise avoid credit
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sebastian Siemiatkowski is a co-founder and CEO of Klarna, the Sweden-based company that’s one of…
Continue ReadingRussia adds author Boris Akunin to a register of extremists and opens a criminal case against him
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have added popular detective novelist and dissident Grigory Chkhartishvili, known under the pen name Boris…
Continue ReadingKishida says Japan is ready to lead Asia in achieving decarbonization and energy security
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to lead efforts to simultaneously achieve…
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Despiden a asesor del Senado después de que se publicara un presunto video sexual supuestamente grabado en el Capitolio
CNNEE (CNN) — Un miembro del personal del Senado quedó sin trabajo después de la publicación de un video que parece mostrar a dos hombres…
Continue ReadingConcerns about Navalny grow after he fails to appear at latest court hearings
By Radina Gigova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny failed to appear at another court hearing on…
Continue Reading As mortgage rates fall, homebuilders are feeling good about the housing market again
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Homebuilder confidence improved in December as mortgage rates continued to fall, according to the…
Continue ReadingAmid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu’s figure is removed from a Paris wax museum
PARIS (AP) — The wax figure of actor Gerard Depardieu has been removed from Paris’ most famous wax museum, following negative reactions from…
Continue ReadingPope Francis authorizes blessings for same-sex couples
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday, in a significant…
Continue ReadingHow to manage holiday spending when you’re dealing with student loan debt
By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For Nicole Plauché and her family, Christmas is the time of the year where they can use their…
Continue ReadingHow to manage holiday spending when you’re dealing with student loan debt
By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For Nicole Plauché and her family, Christmas is the time of the year where they can use their…
Continue Reading Vans, North Face owner said a cyberattack is disrupting its ability to fulfill orders
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A cyberattack last week at VF Corp., which owns a number of clothing brands including the North Face,…
Continue Reading Así quedaron los octavos de final de la Champions League
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Este lunes quedaron definidos los cruces de octavos de final de la Champions League luego del sorteo…
Continue ReadingLarry Kramer, outgoing CEO of mega climate funder the Hewlett Foundation, looks back on his tenure
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press Larry Kramer, longtime president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, doesn’t think it’s healthy…
Continue ReadingLarry Kramer, outgoing CEO of mega climate funder the Hewlett Foundation, looks back on his tenure
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press Larry Kramer, longtime president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, doesn’t think it’s healthy…
Continue Reading Trump hace comentarios comparables a los de la Alemania nazi: dice que los inmigrantes están “envenenando la sangre” de EE.UU.
CNNEE (CNN) — La retórica de Donald Trump cayó a un nuevo nivel escalofriante este fin de semana, cuando falta menos de un mes para las…
Continue ReadingThe Seychelles island where travelers stay for months
By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Squaring our urge to see the world with the need to ease the impact of flights on the planet is now a major…
Continue ReadingAP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference era
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The commissioners from three of the remaining power conferences in college sports appeared together in a…
Continue ReadingVladimir Putin submits documents to register as a candidate for the Russian presidential election
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted documents to Russia’s Central Election Commission to register as a candidate in the…
Continue ReadingLocked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
By ERIC SCICCHITANO/CNHI NEWS and JOSH KELETY/AP A collaboration between The Associated Press and CNHI News has found it’s getting harder for the…
Continue ReadingPope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
By NICOLE WINFIELD and DAVID CRARY Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the…
Continue ReadingOne year after the October 7th attack, violence rages on. Here’s how to help civilians caught in the conflict
By CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — It’s been a year since the deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas began, and the dire humanitarian crisis…
Continue ReadingScattered Showers & Gusty Winds
The week ahead will be wet and windy. Low pressure offshore will continue to throw waves of rain at us through Tuesday. Brief downpours and even…
Continue ReadingEl-Sissi wins Egypt’s presidential election with 89.6% of the vote and secures third term in office
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has won reelection to a third, six-year term in office. The National Election Authority said…
Continue ReadingBangladesh court denies opposition leader’s bail request ahead of a national election
DHAKA,Bangladesh (AP) — A court in Bangladesh’s capital has denied a bail request from a top opposition leader who was jailed after an October…
Continue ReadingUS Indo-Pacific commander is ‘very concerned’ about escalation of China-Russia military ties
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Monday he is “very concerned” about increased…
Continue ReadingHouthi attacks on commercial ships have upended global trade in vital Red Sea corridor
By COURTNEY BONNELL AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have scared…
Continue ReadingDeadly storm batters Northeastern US, knocking out power, grounding flights and flooding roads
By PATRICK WHITTLE and LISA RATHKE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm barreled into the Northeastern U.S. on Monday, flooding roads…
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Many birthday cards mock getting older. These artists are painting a different picture
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Birthday cards calling someone “over the hill” or making fun of them for getting older are so common…
Continue ReadingHundreds of residents on Indonesian island protest the growing arrival of Rohingya refugees by sea
By REZA SAIFULLAH and EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press SABANG, Indonesia (AP) — More than 200 people have protested against the continued arrival of…
Continue ReadingGermany’s economy seen shrinking again in the current quarter as business confidence declines
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s central bank says the country’s economy is likely to shrink again slightly in the current fourth quarter. Also…
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Bills outclass Cowboys and Brock Purdy continues MVP campaign: Everything to know about Week 15’s Sunday NFL games
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of holiday festivities and celebrations, some NFL teams clinched playoff spots, other franchises’ postseason…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s military chief says one of his offices was bugged and other devices were detected
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military chief says a covert listening device was found in one of the offices…
Continue ReadingThe luxury train ride from Paris to Italy that will cost $8,500 for a one-way ticket
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Goodbye London; hello Italian Riviera. Straight on the heels of Europe’s most iconic train route striking the…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union investigating Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Monday made Elon Musk’s online platform X the first tech company to face an…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union investigating Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law
LONDON (AP) — The European Union is looking into whether Elon Musk’s online platform X breached tough new social media regulations in the first…
Continue Reading Oil and gas prices surge as BP stops Red Sea shipments following Houthi attacks
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Oil and natural gas prices rose sharply Monday after BP (BP) said it would pause all shipments through the…
Continue ReadingStoried US Steel to be acquired for more than $14 billion by Nippon Steel
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation’s industrialization, is…
Continue Reading English superstar Harry Kane breaks another scoring record in Germany
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Harry Kane continued his superb scoring form by breaking yet another record in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win against…
Continue Reading Steph Curry’s five-year three-point streak ends in Golden State Warriors win over Portland Trail Blazers
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry failed to make a three-pointer in an NBA regular season game for the…
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