What a cracker! Merkel pecked by parrot
BERLIN (AP) — Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel provided a rare splash of color amid Germany’s staid election campaign while visiting a bird…
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After 169 hospitals, a dad finally got the Covid-19 care he needed — and changed dozens of skeptics’ minds
By Holly Yan, CNN Every breath Robby Walker takes is one that almost didn’t happen. Just a few weeks ago, the Florida father of six was on a…
Continue ReadingComisión del 6 de enero pedirá a las empresas de telecomunicaciones que conserven los registros telefónicos de los congresistas que participaron en la manifestación “Stop the Steal”
urielblanco (CNN) — La comisión selecta de la Cámara de Representantes que investiga los mortales disturbios del 6 de enero se dispone a…
Continue ReadingA play for critical momentum on Biden’s agenda at a moment when there is none
By Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN The White House and Democratic congressional leaders have announced a deal on a framework of a “menu of…
Continue ReadingA play for critical momentum on Biden’s agenda at a moment when there is none
CNN By Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN The White House and Democratic congressional leaders have announced a deal on a framework of a “menu…
Continue ReadingSotomayor’s picture book ‘Just Help!’ coming in January
NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is continuing her successful side career as an author with a picture book about giving to…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ2S+ group urges Canada to help resettle people trapped in their own country, including Afghanistan
By Anthony Vasquez-Peddie, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Now…
Continue ReadingCanada jumps up list of billionaire countries in new report
By Anthony Vasquez-Peddie, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) —…
Continue ReadingMany hurdles for families with food challenges: AP-NORC poll
By ASHRAF KHALIL and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic…
Continue Reading90% of households won’t see a bigger tax bill under Democrats’ $3.5 trillion plan
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Democrats are inching closer to achieving their long-term goal of reforming the federal tax system so that the wealthy pay a…
Continue ReadingBooster doses just got approved in the US. At least 15 countries haven’t vaccinated 3% of their people yet
CNN By Laura Smith-Spark and Allegra Goodwin, CNN Health officials in the United States have said Covid-19 vaccine boosters can begin for older and…
Continue ReadingBooster doses just got approved in the US. At least 15 countries haven’t vaccinated 3% of their people yet
By Laura Smith-Spark and Allegra Goodwin, CNN Health officials in the United States have said Covid-19 vaccine boosters can begin for older and…
Continue ReadingRussia accused of ‘Ghostwriter’ cyberattacks ahead of German election
By Vasco Cotovio, CNN The European Commission has accused Russia of trying to interfere in European democratic processes just days before…
Continue ReadingChina says all crypto transactions illegal; Bitcoin tumbles
BEIJING (AP) — China’s central bank has declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign…
Continue ReadingIraqi migrant dies near Belarus border, death toll up to 5
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish border guards say an Iraqi migrant has died near Poland’s border with…
Continue ReadingHow bad are supply chains? Costco is renting ships
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Costco, home of the ultimate big box store, is not mincing words about what it’s like to run a consumer…
Continue Reading1 arrested in banquet hall shooting that killed 3 near Miami
MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed three people and injured 20 others outside a banquet…
Continue ReadingIowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley seeking reelection for 8th term
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley says he will seek an eighth term in 2022. The…
Continue ReadingMatthew McConaughey ‘measuring’ Texas gubernatorial run
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Matthew McConaughey is still considering a run for political office. The “Dallas Buyers Club” actor, a native of…
Continue ReadingEl veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial más viejo que se conoce celebra su 112º cumpleaños
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial más antiguo que se conoce festejó su 112º cumpleaños con una…
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