Fact check: Viral video purporting to show vaccinated woman’s plane tantrum is fake
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Daniel Dale A video of a maskless woman having a tantrum on an airplane — threatening to call the police because she is…
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Russia’s COVID-19 deaths set daily record
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is reporting a new daily high number of COVID-19 deaths, while the total number of coronavirus…
Continue ReadingAnti-racism activists stage demo against Dutch ‘Black Pete’
By ALEKSANDAR FURTULA Associated Press BREDA, Netherlands (AP) — About 100 anti-racism protesters have chanted “Kick Out Black Pete” at an…
Continue ReadingItalian city defies China, opens exhibit by dissident artist
By CHARLENE PELE Associated Press BRESCIA, Italy (AP) — A provocative exhibit by dissident Chinese artist Badiucao has opened in the industrial…
Continue ReadingGavan O’Herlihy, who played the oldest Cunningham son on ‘Happy Days,’ dies at 70
By Andy Rose, CNN Actor Gavan O’Herlihy, best known for his brief role as the eldest Cunningham son on the sitcom “Happy Days,” has…
Continue ReadingGovernment-allied forces leave Yemeni city, rebels re-enter
By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni officials and the U.N. say forces loyal to the country’s internationally…
Continue ReadingCrowl, Wisconsin smash Green Bay after honoring Ryan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 18 points with seven rebounds and Wisconsin dismantled Green Bay 72-34. Johnny Davis and Brad Davison each…
Continue ReadingMerkel calls on all to get shots to avoid bad virus winter
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on all unvaccinated Germans to get their shots as quickly…
Continue ReadingYou’ll have to learn how to do textured hair to get a stylist’s license in Louisiana
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology’s recent move to include a section on cutting textured hair on all licensing…
Continue ReadingPandemic travel news: US borders open as more of Europe is rated ‘very high’ risk
Francesca Street, CNN After nearly 20 months of closed borders, the US finally opened to vaccinated international visitors on Monday, November 8. But…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s last two flamingos, adopted as emblem by LGBTQ+ festival, get new lease of life
By Hannah Ryan, CNN When Australia‘s last two flamingos Greater and Chile died in 2014 and 2018 respectively, it was believed that would be the…
Continue ReadingAir Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top U.S. Air Force general in the Mideast says American airmen will…
Continue ReadingSudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 5 dead
By FAY ABUELGASIM and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese security forces have fired live ammunition and tear gas to…
Continue ReadingScientists react to Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Covid-19 vaccine and treatments
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN If only scientists had the influence of a popular professional football quarterback. Scientists have worked hard to develop…
Continue ReadingDuterte’s daughter to run for VP with ex-dictator’s son
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter has registered her candidacy for vice…
Continue ReadingPolice: India rebels kill 5 troops, 2 others in border state
By WASBIR HUSSAIN Associated Press GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indian police say at least five Indian soldiers and two civilians have been killed in an…
Continue ReadingFuneral services underway for Astroworld Festival victims as dozens of lawsuits are filed over the tragedy
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as…
Continue ReadingFuneral services underway for Astroworld Festival victims as dozens of lawsuits are filed over the tragedy
CNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston,…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts high school students hold walkout to protest racist video by a White classmate
By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN Students at a Massachusetts high school held a walkout on Friday morning to protest a racist video made by a White student and…
Continue ReadingIsraeli couple arrested in Turkey on espionage charges
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says an Israeli married couple have been arrested for espionage after taking photographs of the…
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