How Japan spent more than a century earthquake-proofing its architecture
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Scenes of buildings reduced to rubble were beamed around the world this week following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake…
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The Perry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa’s presidential caucuses
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press CUMMING, Iowa (AP) — The shooting in Perry, Iowa, has cast a shadow over the state’s upcoming…
Continue ReadingRadio reporter fired over comedy act reinstated after an arbitrator finds his jokes ‘funny’
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America A reporter who was fired for his standup comedy has been reinstated to his job at a…
Continue ReadingGuest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas. ___ NBC’s “Meet…
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Salvadoreños en el exterior pueden votar a partir de este sábado para presidente, vicepresidente y diputados
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Los salvadoreños que viven en el exterior y cuyo documento de identidad contiene la dirección del país en…
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Cold Weather shelters activated in Santa Cruz County, shelters to be open until Thursday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON JAN. 9, 2024 AT 4:49 PM- Santa Cruz County officials will be activating their cold weather shelters…
Continue ReadingA drug cartel has attacked a remote Mexican community with drones and gunmen, rights group says
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A human rights group says a small community in the violence-torn Mexican state of Guerrero…
Continue Reading Ministerio Público de Panamá investiga zona minera por supuestos delitos ambientales
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Panamá informó que este jueves inspeccionó la zona del proyecto para la…
Continue ReadingA group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law limiting kids’ use of social media
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies has…
Continue ReadingDefense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications…
Continue ReadingNigel Lythgoe stepping aside as ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ judge after sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — TV producer Nigel Lythgoe said Friday that he is stepping aside as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” after lawsuits…
Continue ReadingNigel Lythgoe stepping aside as ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ judge after sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — TV producer Nigel Lythgoe said Friday that he is stepping aside as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” after lawsuits…
Continue ReadingJudge rejects lawsuit to disqualify Georgia’s lieutenant governor for acting as Trump elector
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is rejecting a lawsuit to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of…
Continue Reading ¿Argentina en venta? La polémica tras el decreto de Milei que elimina el límite para que los extranjeros compren tierras
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El decreto de necesidad y urgencia (DNU) que emitió el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, el 21 de…
Continue Reading La temporada de premios de 2024 es extraña. Aquí tienes una guía para entenderla
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Como si el brillo y el glamour de la temporada de premios no fueran lo suficientemente caóticos, una serie de factores…
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Jack Nicklaus Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1940…
Continue ReadingBoeing still hasn’t fixed this problem on Max jets, so it’s asking for an exemption to safety rules
DALLAS (AP) — Boeing wants an exemption from federal safety standards for an anti-icing system on its new, smaller version of the 737 Max airliner.…
Continue Reading Supreme Court agrees to decide whether Trump can be barred from holding office
CNN By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court said Friday it will review the Colorado Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision removing…
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Supreme Court to decide if emergency room doctors can perform medically necessary abortions in states that prohibit them
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court said Friday that it will decide whether emergency room doctors can perform medically necessary…
Continue Reading Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recovering after being admitted to hospital
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on New Year’s Day…
Continue ReadingFrom Houthis to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press The drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan and was apparently launched by Iran-backed militants…
Continue ReadingUN humanitarian chief calls Gaza ‘uninhabitable’ 3 months into Israel-Hamas war
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief is describing Gaza as “uninhabitable” three months into…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical…
Continue ReadingLead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer U.S. health officials say that recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches tied to lead poisoning in U.S. kids contained…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico attorney general says fake GOP electors can’t be prosecuted, recommends changes
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and MORGAN LEE Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor said Friday that the state’s five…
Continue Reading Supreme Court agrees to decide whether Trump can be barred from holding office
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court said Friday it will review the Colorado Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision removing…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
By MARK SHERMAN and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President…
Continue ReadingCivil rights lawsuit filed over 2022 Philadelphia fire that killed 9 children and 3 adults
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press Families of the 12 people killed in a Philadelphia row house fire that began in a Christmas tree two years ago are…
Continue ReadingRecalled meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people
By The Associated Press Health officials say at least two dozen people in 14 states were sickened by salmonella poisoning tied to recalled meat snack…
Continue ReadingVatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes
STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Vatican has concluded a lengthy investigation into allegations of misconduct by Archbishop…
Continue Reading Justice Department, special counsel have spent nearly $24 million on Trump-related cases
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has spent nearly $24 million investigating and prosecuting former President Donald…
Continue Reading Fallece Omar Marchant, uno de los pioneros de la televisión hispana en Estados Unidos
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Omar Marchant, empresario de televisión y radio, murió en la madrugada de este viernes en la ciudad de Miami…
Continue Reading El país que más contamina en el mundo acaba de tener el año más caluroso registrado, marcado por un clima extremo mortal
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — China vivió en 2023 su año más caluroso registrado, informaron los medios estatales esta semana, mientras el país…
Continue ReadingEx-Ohio lawmaker is sentenced to probation for domestic violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio state lawmaker has been sentenced to two years of probation for domestic violence and must perform 250 hours of…
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation’s objection to landing human remains on the moon prompts last-minute White House meeting
By Kristin Fisher, CNN (CNN) — The White House has convened a last-minute meeting to discuss a private mission to the moon — set to launch in…
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Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice accepts new position with the East Bay Regional Park District
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The East Bay Regional Park District announced Roberto Filice, the current chief of Salinas Police, has been appointed as…
Continue ReadingGuam investigates fatal shooting of Korean visitor and offers $50,000 reward for information
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Authorities in the U.S. territory of Guam are vowing to bring to justice those who fatally shot a Korean visitor in a tourist…
Continue ReadingTime running out for landmark old boat that became a California social media star
INVERNESS, Calif. (AP) — Time is apparently running out for California’s “Inverness Shipwreck,” an old wooden boat that became an…
Continue ReadingTime running out for landmark old boat that became a California social media star
INVERNESS, Calif. (AP) — Time is apparently running out for California’s “Inverness Shipwreck,” an old wooden boat that became an…
Continue ReadingBel Air family grapples with mysterious child death, recalls fever-sparked seizures
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BEL AIR, Maryland (WJZ) — The last bedtime of 17-month-old Hayden…
Continue ReadingTop White House budget official warns of ‘dire’ situation on Ukraine aid
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top budget official is warning in stark terms about how lawmakers are…
Continue ReadingRobbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray was traded from Seattle to San Francisco on Friday for outfielder Mitch…
Continue ReadingSoCal father recovering from near-fatal road-rage shooting on 5 Freeway
By Amy Powell Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — A devoted father is fighting for his life after…
Continue ReadingThreat emailed to New Hampshire secretary of state’s office Wednesday was hoax, FBI says
By KC Downey Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — An emailed threat sent Wednesday…
Continue ReadingFormer Alabama police officer charged with murder in shooting of Black man
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press A former Alabama police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man in front of his…
Continue ReadingCher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son’s money, but the issue isn’t done
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday declined to immediately put Cher’s son into the legal…
Continue ReadingCher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son’s money, but the issue isn’t done
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday declined to immediately put Cher’s son into the legal…
Continue ReadingFlorida bill aims to make ‘dangerous dogs’ registry, add tougher penalties for owners
By Senait Gebregiorgis Click here for updates on this story FLORIDA (WESH) — A new Florida bill wants to create a…
Continue Reading Biden makes impassioned argument Trump could destroy American democracy as he opens 2024 campaign
By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The value Americans place on democracy is the “most urgent question of our time,” President Joe Biden said…
Continue ReadingSmall business says Baltimore City owes them $247K for meals provided to the homeless
By Tolly Taylor Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — Owners of a small business that…
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