By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the extortion and fraud convictions of a once-celebrated young Massachusetts mayor who was found guilty of extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from marijuana businesses. In a ruling published Monday, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a series
Continue ReadingLianne Kolirin, CNN Conservators working at a castle in northwestern England have managed to rescue some unusual medieval stone carvings that were in danger of being destroyed by the elements. Built in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was historically the most besieged castle in England, according to conservation charity English Heritage. In 1315, Scottish
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Official figures show that Germany’s inflation rate slipped back slightly to 10% in November. But galloping prices remain a major headache for Europe’s biggest economy. The Federal Statistical Office said Tuesday that the annual inflation rate was off its peak of 10.4%, reached in October, as the increase in energy prices over
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Official figures show that Germany’s inflation rate slipped back slightly to 10% in November. But galloping prices remain a major headache for Europe’s biggest economy. The Federal Statistical Office said Tuesday that the annual inflation rate was off its peak of 10.4%, reached in October, as the increase in energy prices over
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Una familia en Fort Worth, Texas, logró reencontrarse con su hija que fue secuestrada hace más de cinco décadas, cuando era bebé, gracias a una coincidencia de ADN del servicio de ascendencia 23andMe, anunció la familia este domingo. Melissa Highsmith tenía solo 22 meses en 1971 cuando supuestamente fue secuestrada
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press A top-heavy field in the Bahamas is missing Tiger Woods. The tournament host of the Hero World Challenge had to withdraw because of a foot injury. Woods hasn’t played since missing the cut in the British Open. He still plans to play a 12-hole match next week and the PNC Championship
Continue ReadingBy KATHIA MARTÍNEZ Associated Press ANCON, Panama (AP) — In a tropical forest beside the Panama Canal, two black-handed spider monkeys swing about their wire enclosure, balanced by their long tails. They arrived at this government rehabilitation center after environmental authorities seized them from people who had been keeping them as pets. In the coming
Continue ReadingSKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has urged North Macedonia to acknowledge the presence of an ethnic Bulgarian minority in the country, amid other actions required to speed up its European Union accession process. Steinmeier arrived in the the capital, Skopje, Tuesday on a two-day official visit, and will then proceed to
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business AMC Networks is looking for a new CEO and plans to lay off 20% of its US workforce. After less than three months on the job, Christina Spade stepped down from the role, the cable network announced Tuesday. AMC said that its board of directors is “currently finalizing who it
Continue ReadingWXIA, PROVIDED STILL PHOTOS, CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business For the holidays, McDonald’s is giving away free meals for life. Well, sort of. Beginning December 5, every order completed in the McDonald’s app for at least $1 will enter customers into a contest to win a McGold Card. Three winners will get a special
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoff announcements by several large tech companies. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 100.2 this month, down from 102.2 in October.
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil’s team doctor says Neymar will miss the last group game at the World Cup because of a right ankle injury. Rodrigo Lasmar says the Brazil forward will not face Cameroon in the Group G game on Friday. Neymar missed Monday’s 1-0 win over Switzerland.
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Business US consumer confidence fell in November as inflation and economic uncertainty continued to loom large and potentially dampen holiday shopping plans. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index measured 100.2 for the month, lower than the downwardly revised 102.2 in October. The index is at its lowest level since July, when
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN After days of political tension and fiery off-pitch jibes between the countries, the knockout stage has already arrived for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) at the World Cup — nothing less than a win on Tuesday will suffice when it takes on Iran in a winner-takes-all match. Whichever team
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The CEO of one of the nation’s largest banks is preparing for an economic downturn in 2023. But he’s also hopeful that the likely recession will be brief and “mild.” Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said in an exclusive interview with Poppy Harlow on “CNN This Morning”
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Human remains found at a Boston apartment building earlier this month are those of four infants, police said. The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said in a statement posted on the department’s website Monday. No arrests have been announced and an investigation is ongoing. Officers originally responded
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Cuando salió el sol este lunes en el Parque Nacional de los Volcanes de Hawai, el cielo ardía con el resplandor de dos volcanes en erupción. El volcán activo más grande del mundo, Mauna Loa, entró en erupción por primera vez en casi 40 años este domingo por la noche, uniéndose
Continue ReadingBy ZEKE MILLER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he hopes lawmakers can work together to fund the government, boost spending for Ukraine and avert a crippling rail strike. His comments came as he met with congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday. Biden is seeking to lock
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Grey’s Frances “Baby” Houseman isn’t the only original “Dirty Dancing” character returning for the sequel. The actress told “Extra” that “Baby” will be joined by more characters from the 1987 hit film, though all “quite a few years older.” “I would say that you can count on it
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore and Matt McFarland, CNN Business President Joe Biden was in the unusual position Tuesday of being praised by business interests and attacked by his normal allies in the labor movement after calling for Congress to move immediately to block a strike by more than 100,000 union members at the nation’s freight railroads
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