urielblanco (CNN) — La violencia que estalló en Sudán en la lucha por el poder entre los dos principales generales del país se ha desarrollado a una velocidad vertiginosa y aterradora. Pero, según muchos testimonios, el enfrentamiento se estaba gestando desde hacía tiempo: la culminación de años en los que la comunidad internacional legitimó a
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, Pete Muntean and Chris Boyette, CNN Two United Airlines flights departing from Houston Tuesday night reported bird strikes, prompting both flights to return to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to United. United Airlines flight 847 headed to Santiago, Chile, “reported an object struck the right wing around 8:50 p.m.,” CT Tuesday, the
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister has called on Iran to reverse a death sentence handed down to Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual citizen and opposition figure accused of masterminding deadly attacks. German officials said they were not allowed to attend the hearing Wednesday at which the sentence against Sharmahd was upheld. Foreign Minister Annalena
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans narrowly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that would raise the government’s legal debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep spending restrictions, a tactical victory for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he challenges President Joe Biden to negotiate and prevent a catastrophic federal
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN Authorities in Sweden have retrieved the payload of a research rocket launched from the country’s Esrange Space Center that landed by error in neighboring Norway. After lifting off Monday morning at 7:20 a.m. local time, the rocket entered a “non-nominal flight path,” taking a longer and more westerly trajectory than calculated,
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police say a firefight erupted during a raid of a suspected hideout of hostage-takers in the country’s south and six officers were killed. Separately, a military operation against militants in northwestern Pakistan killed two soldiers and two militants. The raid in southern Sindh province was part of an ongoing operation against
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 1990s are making a comeback, with scrunchies acceptable again, “Night Court” back on TV and fanny packs and flannel all the rage. But it’s not the ’90s until two of the most idiotic teenagers on TV return, sniggering along the way. That’s right, Beavis
Continue ReadingBy Hafsa Khalil, CNN Daniel Radcliffe and his long-term partner, actress Erin Darke, have had their first child. Scott Boute, a representative for Radcliffe, confirmed the birth to CNN on Wednesday, after the Daily Mail published photographs of the couple pushing a pram in New York earlier this week. The baby’s sex and date of
Continue ReadingBy Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Harry Belafonte, who died Tuesday at the age of 96, was an activist long before he became an artist, he once said. His political consciousness was shaped early on by the experience of growing up poor, the son of a Jamaican mother who worked as a domestic servant. During the civil
Continue ReadingCNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN It was no trouble securing stars to appear on a television special to celebrate Carol Burnett’s 90th birthday, according to the event’s executive producer Mark Bracco. Bracco and co-executive producer Linda Gierahn spent about a year putting the show together. When it came time to secure talent for the event,
Continue ReadingBy AMY BETH HANSON, SAM METZ and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republicans barred transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from the House floor on Wednesday, wielding “decorum” rules after she rebuked colleagues supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for children and protested their efforts to silence her. The punishment marks the first
Continue ReadingCNN By Wayne Sterling, CNN New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas called the deal to acquire four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers “historic” for the franchise. Douglas spoke Tuesday on how the trade — which has not yet been finalized as the two teams work out the details — came
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN It’s Henry Cavill’s final turn as Geralt of Rivia in “The Witcher.” A teaser trailer for Season 3 of the Netflix series suggests “Everything Changes.” “Now, for the first time, I understand real fear,” Cavill says. According to an official synopsis by the streaming service: “As monarchs, mages and beasts of
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN It was no trouble securing stars to appear on a television special to celebrate Carol Burnett’s 90th birthday, according to the event’s executive producer Mark Bracco. Bracco and co-executive producer Linda Gierahn spent about a year putting the show together. When it came time to secure talent for the event, Bracco
Continue ReadingCNN By Jill Martin, CNN Matt Crocker, a day after he was unveiled by the US Soccer Federation as sporting director, told “CNN This Morning” on Wednesday that Gregg Berhalter, who coached the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) at last year’s FIFA World Cup, is a candidate to be re-hired as the team’s head coach.
Continue ReadingBy Kyra Posey, CNN The ninth song on “Purple Rain,” Prince’s iconic 1984 album, included a lyric that sparked controversy and change. Hear more on the latest episode of “The Prince Mixtape.” The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen and Zachary Cohen, CNN Special Counsel Jack Smith has expressed interest in audio tapes recorded by former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg while she worked at the right-wing network, her lawyer said. Grossberg attorney Gerry Filippatos told CNN on Wednesday that he has given a spreadsheet to the special counsel’s team, detailing
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN Ticketmaster has landed itself in another royal mess. The company was hired by the BBC to handle ticketing for a concert on May 7 to celebrate the ascension of King Charles to the British throne. But something went badly awry. Some fans who received an email from the ticketing site saying
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Wendy’s famous chili is typically sold hot at its restaurants. Soon, Wendy’s will sell its chili in canned form at grocery stores. The fast food chain is partnering with Conagra to bring Wendy’s “beloved chili into homes across the country” in canned-form for $4.49 when it hits shelves this spring.
Continue ReadingDUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Fortuna Duesseldorf is planning to let fans attend games for free. Duesseldorf has announced plans for its “Fortuna for all” scheme that will grant free entry to league games starting on a test basis for at least three as-yet undetermined matches next season. The club currently plays in
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