7 great TV series you may have missed in 2023
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Even with dual Hollywood strikes mucking up the system this year, there was no shortage of content continually…
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FCC proposes to ban cable and satellite TV ‘junk fees’
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The US government proposed a crackdown on cable television companies’ billing practices Wednesday…
Continue ReadingMaryland Gov. Wes Moore says Baltimore Orioles lease deal is ‘imminent’
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he believes a new lease agreement with the Baltimore Orioles at…
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Exclusive: Recordings describe 2020 Oval Office photo-op where Trump was briefed on fake electors and January 6
CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Before a group of supportive lawyers entered the Oval Office for a photo-op with then-President Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingBP denies ex-CEO Looney a $41 million payout, saying he misled the firm over work relationships
LONDON (AP) — BP says its former chief executive has been denied a payout of 32.4 million pounds, or $41 million, after he was found to have misled…
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Lluvia de meteoros de las Gemínidas 2023: cuándo, a qué hora y cómo verla
urielblanco (CNN) — Los amantes del espacio pronto tendrán la oportunidad de ver docenas de meteoros surcando el cielo cuando la lluvia de…
Continue ReadingAlbania’s Constitutional Court blocks Parliament’s ratification of deal with Italy on migrants
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s Constitutional Court has blocked, at least temporarily, the ratification by…
Continue ReadingBiden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Biden administration officials labored Wednesday to try to…
Continue ReadingBiden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Biden administration officials labored Wednesday to try to…
Continue ReadingJudge questions whether legal cases cited by Michael Cohen’s lawyer actually exist
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A lawyer for Michael Cohen, the fixer-turned-foe of former President Donald Trump, appears to have cited court…
Continue Reading Trump lawyers say special counsel is a Grinch who would ruin holidays for attorneys
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers compared special counsel Jack Smith to the Grinch in a court…
Continue Reading BP’s former CEO is forfeiting $40 million in severance for misleading company board
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Former BP CEO Bernard Looney is forfeiting about $40 million in severance because the company’s…
Continue Reading Apple presenta una nueva característica de seguridad para protegerse contra los ladrones
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Apple lanzó una actualización de seguridad del iPhone para mantener a los ladrones alejados de tu…
Continue ReadingDreaming of a white Christmas? This year’s forecast is your nightmare
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — As Christmas nears, daydreams grow of presents under decked-out trees, a mug full of hot cocoa…
Continue Reading US warship shoots down drone from Houthi territory while responding to commercial tanker attack
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A US warship shot down a drone that appeared to have been fired from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen on…
Continue Reading Presidentes de México, Paraguay, Chile y España expresan su apoyo a Bernardo Arévalo
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Los presidentes de México, Paraguay, Chile y España expresaron su apoyo al mandatario electo de Guatemala,…
Continue ReadingA common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here’s how the drug works
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S. Mifepristone is one of the two drugs…
Continue ReadingPirates find regional network landing spot, sign on to become joint owners of Pittsburgh SportsNet
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are becoming joint owners of SportsNet Pittsburgh. The deal, which begins on Jan. 1, gives the club a…
Continue Reading House passes resolution condemning testimony by university presidents over antisemitism
By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona and Haley Talbot, CNN The House on Wednesday passed a bipartisan resolution condemning antisemitism on college…
Continue Reading Testimony is completed in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial
By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Jeremy Herb, CNN New York (CNN) — After 11 weeks, testimony in the lengthy civil fraud trial of Donald…
Continue ReadingOhtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says
By BETH HARRIS and RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los…
Continue ReadingTestimony ends in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, but the verdict isn’t expected until next month
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 10 weeks, 40 witnesses and a few bursts of courtroom fireworks, testimony has…
Continue ReadingA military court convicts Tunisian opposition activist Chaima Issa of undermining security
PARIS (AP) — The lawyer for a prominent opposition activist in Tunisia says a military court has convicted his client of undermining state…
Continue Reading OpenAI strikes ‘first of its kind’ deal with publisher Axel Springer to use its news content in ChatGPT
By Jon Passantino, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI will pay publishing giant Axel Springer to use its news content in the company’s artificial…
Continue Reading Michael Cohen’s former attorney ordered to explain citing cases the judge believes don’t exist
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has ordered Michael Cohen’s former attorney to explain where he came up with the court cases…
Continue Reading What is criminal contempt of Congress?
By Paul LeBlanc and Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — On the same day House Republicans were set to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President…
Continue ReadingCourt upholds judge’s ruling ordering new election in Louisiana sheriff’s race decided by one vote
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A divided state appeals court has upheld a judge’s ruling ordering a new election for a Louisiana sheriff’s race that…
Continue ReadingEU unblocks billions for Hungary even though its leader threatens to veto Ukraine aid
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says it will grant Hungary access to billions of euros in frozen funds. The…
Continue Reading Supreme Court action on mifepristone demonstrates abortion care is all about the courtroom
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s acceptance of an appeal from the Biden administration on…
Continue ReadingNew EU gig worker rules will sort out who should get the benefits of full-time employees
LONDON (AP) — In a bid to improve working conditions for people who deliver food and offer rides through smartphone apps, the European Union gave…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from COP28: What does the climate deal say?
By Ella Nilsen and Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 200 countries agreed to a new climate deal at the COP28 talks in Dubai on Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingCardinals, Anheuser-Busch agree to marketing extension, including stadium naming rights
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have been playing in Busch Stadium for seven decades, and that won’t…
Continue ReadingMore people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer A new survey shows 1 in 5 Americans used CBD in the past year. This is despite a lack of research on the benefits…
Continue Reading‘Something catastrophic’ broke support rod on Rhode Island bridge, transportation director says
By KATHY McCORMACK and DAVID SHARP Associated Press A review of state inspection reports of a critical Rhode Island bridge that was partially shut…
Continue Reading Nikki Haley says she shouldn’t be measured by how much she loves or hates Trump
By Ebony Davis and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday said she shouldn’t be judged on her personal…
Continue ReadingFriends and teammates at every stage, Spanish players support each other again at Cal
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — One is a small-town girl from Spain’s northern coast whose family once owned a world…
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How to be kinder to yourself, according to science
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Remember when you told your best friend they didn’t deserve their latest job promotion? Did you also…
Continue ReadingThe ‘king of the meteor showers’ will peak this week
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Sky-gazers will soon have the chance to see dozens of meteors streaking across the sky as the yearly Geminid…
Continue Reading Inflation is cooling, but not everyone’s feeling it. Here’s why
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Inflation slowed down again in November, with prices across all goods and services rising at a…
Continue Reading Apple unveils new security feature to safeguard against thieves
By Jennifer Korn, CNN New York, NY (CNN) — Apple is rolling out an iPhone security update to keep thieves out of your device. Serving as an…
Continue ReadingAnthony Anderson to host strike-delayed Emmys ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Anderson has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, and now he’ll be presiding over January’s…
Continue ReadingAnthony Anderson to host strike-delayed Emmys ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Anderson has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, and now he’ll be presiding over January’s…
Continue Reading More illnesses potentially linked to lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches as investigation continues
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The number of illnesses potentially linked to lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches is rising as the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading La Corte Suprema de EE.UU. decidirá si restringe un medicamento abortivo en todo el país
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — La Corte Suprema dijo el miércoles que considerará si restringe el acceso a un medicamento abortivo…
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College student in Washington died of carbon monoxide poisoning, state officials confirm
By Brammhi Balarajan and Asher Moskowitz, CNN (CNN) — A student at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, died of carbon monoxide…
Continue Reading Zac Efron’s body transformation for ‘The Iron Claw’ surprised him, too
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Zac Efron found his physical transformation for his new movie “The Iron Claw” rather “jarring.” The…
Continue ReadingMany top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s…
Continue ReadingHundreds of objects in British Museum defaced, with parts probably sold for scrap, review finds
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Hundreds of items in the British Museum have been defaced, with valuable parts probably sold for scrap,…
Continue ReadingLawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a…
Continue Reading Being a nice person is not the same as being kind. Why the difference is so important
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — When my father died of bone cancer last year, I received an outpouring of messages from friends and…
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