Wisconsin redistricting consultants to be paid up to $100,000 each
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two consultants hired to analyze new state legislative boundary lines in Wisconsin after the…
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12 books we’re excited to read in 2024
By Brandon Griggs, CNN (CNN) — Maybe you’ve resolved to read more in the new year. We’re here to help. Here are 12 intriguing titles…
Continue ReadingGwinnett County apartment complex residents ‘losing their minds’ from constant fire alarms
By Brittany Ford Click here for updates on this story SUWANEE, Georgia (WANF) — Residents at the Symphony at Suwanee…
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A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth-grader and wounded five people at an Iowa school. The shooter is also dead
By Andy Rose, Dakin Andone, Evan Perez and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth grade student and wounded five…
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Britney Spears dice que “nunca volverá” al sector musical por su cuenta, pero que ha escrito “más de 20 canciones” para otros
urielblanco (CNN) — Britney Spears dice que no hay que creer los recientes informes de que está trabajando en un nuevo álbum. La cantante…
Continue Reading17-year-old kills sixth grader, wounds five others in Iowa school shooting, police say
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school before…
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China spent over $5.5 million at Trump properties while he was in office, documents show
By Zachary Cohen and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The Chinese government and its state-controlled entities spent over $5.5 million at properties…
Continue ReadingThousands attend the funeral of a top Hamas official killed in an apparent Israeli strike in Beirut
By FADI TAWIL and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Beirut for the funeral of Saleh…
Continue ReadingOregon man fired 71 shots, caused over $100K in damage at Las Vegas hotel on New Years Eve, police say
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KPTV) — An Oregon man fired more than 70 shots from a…
Continue ReadingStriking doctors in England say hospitals haven’t shown an urgent need for them to return to work
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The longest planned strike in the history of Britain’s state-funded National Health Service has…
Continue ReadingIn ‘The Brothers Sun,’ Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces
By TERRY TANG Associated Press In 2021, Sam Song Li was cast in an independent film as the ancestor of a character played by a…
Continue ReadingIn ‘The Brothers Sun,’ Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces
By TERRY TANG Associated Press In 2021, Sam Song Li was cast in an independent film as the ancestor of a character played by a…
Continue ReadingA ‘living skin’ is protecting the Great Wall of China, scientists say
By Ayurella Horn-Muller, CNN (CNN) — Rammed earth portions of the Great Wall of China — built by compressing natural materials with soils —…
Continue ReadingStudents march in Prague to honor the victims of the worst mass killing in Czech history
PRAGUE (AP) — Hundreds of students and others have marched in silence in the Czech capital to honor the victims of the country’s worst mass…
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Rose-hued Stanley cups for Valentine’s Day spark a frenzy at Target
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — The world is going wild for Stanley cups. And no, not the hockey kind. Just ask Target. It appears…
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Youcef Atal: Algerian soccer star given suspended sentence by French court, fined $49,000 for Israel-Gaza post
By Amy Woodyatt, Maya Szaniecki and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Algerian international player Youcef Atal, who plays for French club OGC…
Continue Reading 80 years ago, a racist mob destroyed Opal Lee’s home. Now, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ is reclaiming her family’s land
By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — More than 80 years have passed since a racist mob destroyed Opal Lee’s family home in Fort Worth, Texas, but…
Continue ReadingLawrence police investigating another vandalism at KU’s Jewish fraternity
By Gabe Swartz and Andrew Tran Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KCTV) — Police in Lawrence are…
Continue Reading Britney Spears says she’ll ‘never return’ to music industry in her own right, but has written ‘over 20 songs’ for others
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Britney Spears says not to believe recent reports that she’s working on a new album. The singer took to…
Continue ReadingFeeling caucus confusion? Your guide to how Iowa works
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House officially begins in less than two weeks. And despite some prolonged…
Continue ReadingIslamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people
By JON GAMBRELL and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for…
Continue Reading US targeted member of Iranian proxy group in Iraq strike, US official says
By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US targeted a member of an Iranian proxy group with “US blood on his…
Continue ReadingLivonia homeowners could be responsible for removing deer carcasses
By TERELL BAILEY Click here for updates on this story LIVONIA, Michigan (WWJ) — Livonia homeowners could soon be…
Continue ReadingWith 2024 being a UK election year, the opposition wants an early vote. PM Rishi Sunak is in no rush
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The politician favored to become Britain’s next prime minister has kicked off an election year by…
Continue ReadingA sultry kiss, flipped — the artist turning found photographs into uncanny new images
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — For the Japanese artist Kensuke Koike, every photograph becomes a puzzle. In his work, Koike takes vintage…
Continue ReadingItalian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity
By GIADA ZAMPANO and PAOLO SANTALUCIA Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has told her European Union partners that curbing…
Continue ReadingPolice search for suspect accused of stealing and killing horses in SW Miami-Dade
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — A horse owner in Southwest Miami-Dade is…
Continue Reading‘This is horrifying’: Family demands answers after inmate becomes pregnant in jail
By JESSICA HOLLY, JANIAH ADAMS Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — An investigation is…
Continue Reading India beats South Africa in shortest completed Test match of all time in historic victory
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — For the uninitiated the idea of playing a Test cricket match over five days and that the result might end up…
Continue Reading What to expect from Friday’s jobs report, 2023’s final tally
By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — When the final jobs report for 2023 is released this Friday at 8:30 am ET, economists are projecting…
Continue Reading Kelly Clarkson says walking in her new home of NYC helped her lose weight
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson credits moving to New York City and listening to her doctor for her new, svelte look. In the…
Continue Reading Tratar la pérdida auditiva podría disminuir en un 24% el riesgo de muerte prematura, según muestra un estudio
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Es posible que tus propósitos de salud para el nuevo año deban incluir hacerte un chequeo para saber si necesitas…
Continue ReadingVatican says no heresy in allowing blessings for same-sex couples after pushback by some bishops
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — After pushback by some bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere, the Vatican on Thursday…
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Getting regular exercise in 2024 may actually be attainable with these 3 steps
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — This is not going to be the year that you make big plans to be more active and then burn out a few weeks into…
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Mostly Sunny, Dry, But Cool on Thursday
Northwest winds will likely remain gusty at times as a stable, cool air mass settles in. We’ll have a seasonably cool day on Thursday before the…
Continue ReadingWhat is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?
Associated Press Christians around the world will mark the Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations that go from parades and gift-giving for…
Continue ReadingUS applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show…
Continue ReadingJessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard reflect on the gray areas of ‘Memory’
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jessica Chastain first read the script for “Memory,” she was struck by the unanswered…
Continue ReadingDeadly blasts have rattled Iran. As accusations fly, here’s what to know
By Abbas AlLawati and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack in Iran since its 1979 Islamic…
Continue ReadingParents of Cyprus school volleyball team players killed in Turkish quake testify against hotel owner
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A hotel owner and 10 other people are standing trial accused of negligence over the deaths of 72 people, including players…
Continue ReadingAlice Hoffman’s new book will imagine Anne Frank’s life before she kept a diary
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With the cooperation of the Anne Frank House, a novel based on Frank’s life immediately…
Continue Reading Under pressure, MIT’s Kornbluth vows to use ‘every lever’ to address conflict on campus
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — MIT President Sally Kornbluth, the only university president who testified before Congress last month and is…
Continue ReadingA German who served time for a high-profile kidnapping is convicted over armed robberies
BERLIN (AP) — A German man who served prison time for a high-profile 1996 kidnapping has been convicted of robbery and attempted murder on Thursday…
Continue ReadingDrugstore chain Walgreens cuts quarterly dividend to get more cash to grow its business
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Walgreens is chopping its dividend nearly in half as the drugstore chain looks to strengthen its balance sheet. The…
Continue Reading Flight cancellations in the US drop to lowest rate in a decade last year
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Flying in the United States was a vastly improved experience last year, as the cancellation rate fell…
Continue ReadingParty boat sinks in London as Europe grapples with deadly flooding in some countries, extreme cold in others
By Laura Paddison and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Parts of Europe are experiencing an extreme start to the new year’s weather. As some…
Continue Reading ‘Society of the Snow’ grimly makes the Andes survival tale ‘Alive’ again
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — More than 30 years have passed since “Alive,” the movie based on the true story of the Uruguayan rugby…
Continue ReadingUnsold Christmas trees are on the menu for elephants and bison at the Berlin Zoo
BERLIN (AP) — There’s a bit of post-Christmas cheer on the menu for elephants and other tenants at the Berlin Zoo: they can chomp on Christmas…
Continue ReadingSerbia’s army proposes bringing back the draft as tensions continue to rise in the Balkans
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s military wants to reintroduce obligatory military service as tensions…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) — With Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections less than two weeks…
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