Nebraska governor names predecessor to US Senate seat
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — In one of his first acts as Nebraska’s governor, Republican Jim Pillen has named…
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse’s Senate seat
By Eric Bradner, CNN Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday said he is appointing former Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill the Senate seat left vacant by…
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First on CNN: US Navy veteran released from Russian custody
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN An American Navy veteran who has been detained in Russia for nearly a year was released from Russian custody on Thursday,…
Continue Reading‘Victory smoke in the Capitol, boys,’ Proud Boys member said on Jan. 6, prosecutors say as trial begins
CNN, WESH, WUSA By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Dozens of messages, social media posts and videos show that leaders of the far-right…
Continue ReadingUS cancer death rate falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rate of people dying from cancer in the United States has continuously declined over the past three decades, according…
Continue ReadingUS air travel is slowly getting back to normal after a day of chaos
By Marnie Hunter, Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN Air travel appears to be going relatively smoothly a day after a Federal Aviation…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines boosts outlook after busy holiday season
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Planes have been full recently and fares are up, which is good for airlines. American Airlines is…
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Adults arrested after forcing their way into middle school
By Scott Hurley Click here for updates on this story OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (WLUK) — Several adults and one juvenile were…
Continue ReadingMattel launches new Barbie doll for preschoolers
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Mattel is giving preschoolers a new age-appropriate Barbie doll that it says is better suited for their needs. The…
Continue ReadingBulgaria seeks to change EU-funded recovery plan over coal
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s Parliament is demanding that the country’s government renegotiate the energy part of an EU-funded…
Continue Reading‘Plane’ is a no-frills action movie that receives a lift from its stars
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Plane” is a too-generic title for what’s actually a pretty good little movie, combining with the ad…
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‘A story they can tell forever:’ Orlando officer helps deliver baby in car on I-4
By Anthony Talcott Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WKMG) — An Orlando police officer on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit: Premature shutdown behind rocket launch fail
LONDON (AP) — Virgin Orbit said Thursday its first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. failed after its rocket’s upper…
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit: Premature shutdown behind rocket launch fail
LONDON (AP) — Virgin Orbit said Thursday its first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. failed after its rocket’s upper…
Continue Reading‘Velma’ tries to milk grown-up laughs out of ‘Scooby-Doo’s’ pre-dog days
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “This is my story, told my way,” the title character narrates at the outset of “Velma,” an…
Continue ReadingTenn. romance novelist accused of suicide hoax after return to Facebook
By Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A romance novelist is in hot water…
Continue ReadingSelena Gomez has returned to social media
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The once queen of Instagram is back. Selena Gomez recently posted a series of selfies on her verified Instagram account…
Continue ReadingWhy Walmart is eliminating single-use bags in some states but not others
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Walmart will eliminate single-use paper and plastic carryout bags at the register from stores in New York, Connecticut…
Continue ReadingUS air travel returns to normal after technology breakdown
By DAVID KOENIG and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers U.S. air travel has returned mostly to normal, a day after a computer system that sends safety…
Continue ReadingUS air travel returns to normal after technology breakdown
By DAVID KOENIG and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers U.S. air travel has returned mostly to normal, a day after a computer system that sends safety…
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