Teachers sue over ‘political’ image ban in schools
NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) — The teachers union in Newberg, Oregon, has filed a lawsuit over a policy passed narrowly by its school board, limiting what…
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Is this the world’s heaviest potato? New Zealand couple accidentally grow a titanic tuber
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN A couple in New Zealand may have grown the world’s largest potato without even trying. Colin and Donna Craig-Brown,…
Continue ReadingWorld food prices are up 30% in a year
By Walé Azeez, CNN Business World food prices have surged to the highest level in more than a decade, driven by robust demand and lackluster…
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Chilly rain on the way
GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… While we have seen a nice little break in the showers, the next phase of this cold, wet system will press in today.…
Continue ReadingBiden turns the screws on Democrats with a call for the House to pass his economic agenda ‘right now’
By Kevin Liptak and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday ratcheted up pressure on Democrats to quickly approve his sweeping domestic…
Continue ReadingNYC Marathon returns from pandemic pause for 50th running
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A limited field of 33,000 runners will jog off the Verrazzano Bridge and wind its way toward…
Continue ReadingRussian diplomat dead in Germany in ‘tragic accident’
BERLIN (AP) — A Russian diplomat has died in Berlin in what the Russian Embassy has called a “tragic accident.” It said the incident involving…
Continue ReadingLawyer: Pakistan acquits Czech model sentenced in drug case
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani lawyer says his client, a Czech model sentenced in 2019 to eight years in prison on charges of attempting to…
Continue ReadingMLS 2022 final on Nov 5, 16 days before start of World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer’s 2022 season will start Feb. 26 and its postseason final will be on Nov. 5, a month earlier than this year,…
Continue ReadingPeloton hits the wall after sprinting through pandemic
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Peloton has suffering its worst day as a publicly traded company. The sell-off came after…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Las elecciones en Nicaragua plantean dos grandes retos para la región
Germán Padinger (CNN) — No se espera ninguna sorpresa en las próximas elecciones de Nicaragua del 7 de noviembre, luego de que el presidente…
Continue ReadingBitcoin scam: Kroger confirms press release was faked
By Reuters Kroger said on Friday a press release touting the acceptance of bitcoin cash at its stores this holiday season is fraudulent, making it…
Continue ReadingRussian diplomat found dead on street outside Berlin embassy
By Tara John, Nadine Schmidt and Zahra Ullah, CNN A Russian diplomat found dead on the sidewalk outside the embassy in Berlin last month is believed…
Continue ReadingFirmino hamstring injury a blow for Liverpool, Brazil
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Roberto Firmino will miss at least one month with Liverpool and upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Brazil because of a…
Continue ReadingWitness in Kyle Rittenhouse trial says first shooting victim acted ‘belligerently’
By Carma Hassan, Ray Sanchez and Brad Parks, CNN The first man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during protests in Wisconsin acted…
Continue ReadingBlinken announces career diplomats to lead response on Havana Syndrome attacks and treatment
By Nicole Gaouette, Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that he has appointed two diplomats to lead…
Continue ReadingStocks rally to new record highs on strong jobs data and Pfizer Covid pill news
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Wall Street got a double dose of good news to cheer on Friday. The job market rebounded sharply in October…
Continue ReadingBiden says his plans are working after October jobs report beats expectations
By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden touted the progress the US is making in recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, and cited his policies as…
Continue ReadingThe ‘bullet’ airplane that could revolutionize business aviation
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN Is it an egg, a blimp or a bullet? Whatever you might want to call the shape of the Otto Celera 500L, it’s one that…
Continue ReadingNew this week: ‘Red Notice,’ Silk Sonic and ‘Clifford’
By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from the superstar duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, the film…
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