National Hurricane Center tells Floridians to monitor soon-to-be Tropical Storm Sara
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Tropical Storm Sara is expected in the Caribbean soon and will deliver “life-threatening”…
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US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is…
Continue ReadingEU top jobs hearings stalled by political infighting over hard right alliances
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The process of vetting candidates for some of the European Union’s top jobs has bogged down in acrimony. The…
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The world’s longest-range, single-aisle plane is poised to shake up transatlantic travel
CNN By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: crackdowns on overtourism in Florence and Pompeii, new developments in the…
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Tiny home project pays off for Colorado high school students
By Karen Morfitt Click here for updates on this story COLUMBINE, Colorado (KCNC) — Did you ever take a high school math…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s trade minister says the country expects to be offered partner status in the BRICS bloc
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s trade minister says Turkey expects to be offered “partner country” status with the BRICS bloc of…
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Tracking Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and administration
By Curt Merrill, Way Mullery, Lou Robinson, Henrik Pettersson, Gillian Roberts, Janie Boschma and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — President-elect…
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World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest
CNN By Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — It’s 2024 and Alex Zverev is back doing what he does best on a tennis court: back in a grand slam final,…
Continue Reading World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest
By Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — It’s 2024 and Alex Zverev is back doing what he does best on a tennis court: back in a grand slam final, topping…
Continue Reading Intelligence agencies, already anxious over Trump, find some solace in Ratcliffe pick for CIA
By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Inside the US intelligence community, a deep wariness about a second Trump administration has set in, stoked by…
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New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ash Perez recently tried some new things. He got a haircut at a barbershop, bought his first suit,…
Continue ReadingDaniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera’s principal guest conductor
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly…
Continue ReadingMissouri prosecutor says he won’t charge Nelly after an August drug arrest
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rapper Nelly won’t face drug charges following his arrest this summer at a St. Louis-area casino, a…
Continue ReadingUkraine can’t trademark ‘Russian warship, go f**k yourself’, EU court rules
By Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s border guards cannot trademark the anti-Russian wartime insult, “Russian warship, go f**k…
Continue ReadingOldest stone tablet inscribed with Bible’s Ten Commandments sells for $5 million
By Lianne Kolirin and Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — The oldest known tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament sold on…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia mass transit users face fare hikes of more than 20% and possible service cuts
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s mass transit system is proposing a 21.5% fare increase starting New Year’s Day and also considering severe…
Continue ReadingInsurance magnate pleads guilty as government describes $2B scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An insurance magnate who was once a big political donor in North Carolina has pleaded guilty related to what prosecutors…
Continue Reading Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman won’t return to role after drone controversy
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Canada Soccer says it will soon start its search for a new head coach for the women’s national team after…
Continue ReadingMexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Legislators from Mexico’s ruling party have reelected the head of the National Human Rights Commission despite widespread…
Continue ReadingThe US says Israel is doing enough to bring aid into Gaza. On the ground it is a different story
By Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman, Ibrahim Dahman, Dana Karni, Tim Lister and Irene Nasser, CNN (CNN) — A US deadline for Israel to improve…
Continue ReadingImprisoned Belarus activist Maria Kolesnikova is considering asking for a pardon, her father says
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The father of imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova says she’s considering…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Myy!
Meet Little Myy (aka Tortellini)! This beautiful pastel torbie came to us from Hitchcock Road Shelter. Little Myy is named after one of the Moomin…
Continue ReadingArgentina tribunal upholds corruption verdict against former President Cristina Fernández
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A tribunal in Argentina has upheld a six-year sentence term and lifetime ban from holding public office sentence…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s president says he remains hopeful that a reconciliation with Syrian President Bashar Assad…
Continue ReadingHawaiian Electric and conservation groups reach settlement to protect endangered Hawaiian seabirds
By Jeremiah Estrada Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Hawaiian Electric came to a…
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‘Squid Game’ creator Hwang Dong-hyuk put his actual teeth into making the show
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Squid Game” was a huge hit for Netflix, but the man behind the juggernaut South Korean drama is…
Continue Reading Brett Goldstein is nothing like Roy Kent on ‘Shrinking.’ One powerful new episode shows why that was a good choice
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Brett Goldstein knew he had to nail the emotional scene at the center of this week’s episode of…
Continue ReadingSpirit Airlines cancels release of Q3 financial results as debt restructuring talks heat up
NEW YORK (AP) — Spirit Airlines says it won’t announce its quarterly financial results because the company is focused on talks with bond holders…
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After election loss, GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde refuses to concede
By Emilee Fannon & A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — One week after…
Continue ReadingPolice shut down section of Miami beach after human head reportedly found
By Patrick Chalvire, Sheldon Fox, Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (WSVN) —…
Continue ReadingWhy post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling…
Continue ReadingWhat makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
AP Science Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly…
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How a second Trump term could affect Social Security benefits
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how…
Continue ReadingItalian city Florence bans key boxes and tour guide loudspeakers to tackle overtourism
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The historic Italian city of Florence is taking steps to cut overtourism, introducing measures…
Continue ReadingBangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus slams rich nations for burning up the planet at UN climate talks
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus said that leaders shouldn’t be negotiating at United…
Continue ReadingUN sounds alarm at Israel’s ‘severe violations’ at key buffer zone with Syria
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations has accused Israel of “severe violations” of a 50-year-old agreement with Syria, saying…
Continue ReadingDemocratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term
Associated Press Democratic governors and state attorneys general are dusting off the playbooks from their offices’ pushback against…
Continue ReadingDemocratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term
Associated Press Democratic governors and state attorneys general are dusting off the playbooks from their offices’ pushback against…
Continue ReadingChurch of England must do more to combat abuse, bishop says after Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The only Church of England bishop to publicly demand the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby…
Continue ReadingWomen’s baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
AP Sports Writer Seventy years since the last professional women’s baseball league, another one hopes to give women a chance to shine in baseball.…
Continue ReadingAprons can evoke memories and spark inspiration for the Thanksgiving cook
Associated Press Aprons have their fans any time of year, but they especially go with Thanksgiving. For many people, aprons conjure up memories of…
Continue ReadingSwiss villagers pack up for evacuation over fears of another rockslide
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Families in a tiny Swiss village are packing up after authorities issued an evacuation order with a weekend deadline…
Continue ReadingAmtrak service along parts of the Northeast corridor resumes after disruptions on 2 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak service along sections of the Northeast corridor have resumed after disruptions on two consecutive days. Service between New…
Continue ReadingNiger junta bans French aid group amid tensions with France
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development,…
Continue Reading Dave Coulier, ‘Full House’ star, has cancer
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dave Coulier, an actor and comedian who found fame as Uncle Joey on “Full House,” has revealed he has…
Continue ReadingTimothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK’s waterways, dies at 90
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British actor Timothy West, who played the classic Shakespeare roles of King Lear and Macbeth and who in recent…
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How Pete Hegseth went from Fox News host to Trump’s Defense Secretary pick
By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — Two years ago, Pete Hegseth relocated his family from New Jersey, near Fox News headquarters, to a small…
Continue Reading Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The annual rate of inflation moved higher last month for the first time since March, as expected — but…
Continue Reading FBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has charged a man for allegedly leaking highly classified US…
Continue ReadingCIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A CIA employee accused of leaking classified information assessing Israel’s earlier plans to attack Iran has…
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