By Radina Gigova and Joshua Berlinger, CNN Powerful explosions rocked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine this weekend, renewing concerns that fighting so close to the facility could cause a nuclear accident. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said that whoever was responsible for the attacks was “playing with
Continue ReadingCNN By Sam Fossum and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois lambasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday, saying he does not think the California Republican will last long if he’s elected House speaker next year. “I think he has cut so many deals with bad people to get to this
Continue ReadingBy Sam Fossum and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois lambasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday, saying he does not think the California Republican will last long if he’s elected House speaker next year. “I think he has cut so many deals with bad people to get to this position
Continue ReadingBy SHARDAA GRAY Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Thanksgiving is just days away, and churches and other organizations are helping fight food insecurity as food costs rise this holiday season. A line at the corner of Marquette and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive extended several blocks as people waited
Continue ReadingBy TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee death row inmate Henry Hodges’ fellow prisoner Jon Hall warned long ago that he was at risk due to severe neglect by prison authorities, having spent three decades in solitary confinement with very little human contact or interaction. In a federal lawsuit Hall filed in
Continue ReadingBy Oren Liebermann, CNN China and Russia are driving the US to develop hypersonic weapons faster as the Pentagon seeks to increase the pace of testing and research and avoid falling behind, a senior Navy admiral responsible for US efforts said. “Up until just recently, there hasn’t been a real driver for us to take
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The Denver Indian Family Resource Center is searching for assistance from the community after its van was stolen and totaled, which was used to serve the community. The organization was targeted by auto thieves as the van was used for non-profit purposes,
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniella Diaz and Devan Cole, CNN New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who is poised to succeed Nancy Pelosi as the next Democratic leader in the House, said Sunday that he hasn’t “recently” had a conversation with GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who is in line to lead the Republican-controlled chamber next year. “I haven’t
Continue ReadingGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Palestinian official says last week’s massive apartment fire in the Gaza Strip was ignited accidentally by a man using gasoline in a party stunt, but did not explain how investigators reached that conclusion. The blaze killed 22 members of the same family and there were no survivors who
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Perss DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Chris, a British fan in Qatar for the World Cup, tried to order a beer with his dinner at a kebab joint on Sunday. He was quickly rebuffed. He sighed and settled for a lemonade instead. “If I were a few years younger, I wouldn’t have
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN Business For travelers getting ready to make their first holiday trips since before the pandemic: prepare for sticker shock. Airfares are way up. US gas prices are higher than they’ve ever been at this time of year. Rates for hotel rooms and rental cars have jumped 12% and 46% respectively from
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The 50th American Music Awards will take place Sunday night. The event celebrates some of the year’s best music and performances, and the winners are voted on by fans. The host Actor, producer and musician Wayne Brady will bring his talents to the stage to helm the event. Performers Viewers can
Continue ReadingWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say a college student died while more than two dozen other passengers and the driver were injured when a bus returning from a hockey game struck a tree in suburban Boston. Police say the preliminary investigation suggests the bus was returning to Brandeis University from a hockey game at Northeastern
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after years of acrimony. Health Secretary
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after years of acrimony. Health Secretary
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Metz, CNN Business As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly popular for generating images, a question has roiled the art world: Can AI create art? At bitforms gallery in San Francisco, the answer is yes. An exhibit called “Artificial Imagination” is on display through late December and features works that were created with or inspired
Continue ReadingBy Fredreka Schouten, Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN Former President Donald Trump addressed the influential Republican Jewish Coalition on Saturday, days after becoming the first declared GOP candidate of the 2024 presidential campaign. But the chandeliered ballroom at the opulent Venetian resort hotel in Las Vegas teemed with his rivals — including potential chief
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Statehouse victories for Republicans this month are resonating for transgender people as they mark Sunday’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. The reverberations are particularly intense in North Carolina. The state provided the blueprint for the present wave of nationwide anti-trans legislation. Legislators passed a bill
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN Nickelback’s dream to be “big rockstars” might just be coming true with the band’s induction to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The much-memed Canadian band will be officially added to the Hall of Fame in March 2023, according to a news release. The band follows singer-songwriter Deborah Cox, who was
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a loss by host Qatar against Ecuador. Two of the best players in the world were ruled out of the tournament with injuries before it even began.
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