By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — January 1 is usually one of the busiest days of the year at the Hi-Lo Diner here. Patrons — some still in a state of revelry from the night before — pack the booths and order up from the menu of American classics, including the brunch staple: the
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Russo and Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — Residents were evacuated after an explosion with a major fire in Bridgeport on Friday. About 200 residents within a two-block radius were evacuated by first responders, and all other residents were asked to shelter in place to avoid
Continue ReadingWFSB By Kristina Russo and Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — Residents were evacuated after an explosion with a major fire in Bridgeport on Friday. About 200 residents within a two-block radius were evacuated by first responders, and all other residents were asked to shelter in place to
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Olas gigantes e inundaciones costeras están haciendo estragos por tercer día consecutivo en muchas de las comunidades costeras de California, donde las condiciones extremas han obligado a realizar rescates acuáticos, han arrasado automóviles y han herido a un puñado de personas. El oleaje inusualmente grande, que a menudo supera los seis metros,
Continue ReadingCNN, KCBS, KCAL, KION, KGO By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of California’s coastal communities, where extreme conditions have forced water rescues, washed away cars and injured a handful of enthralled onlookers. The unusually large surf – often
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia will not provide any explanations about an unidentified object that briefly entered Poland’s airspace until it receives evidence that shows the object was a Russian missile, Russia’s top diplomat in Poland said Saturday. Poland’s defense forces said an unknown object traveled 40 kilometers (24 miles) into the country’s airspace Friday
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday that “it goes without saying that we will rescue them from their financial plight.” The choir had been struggling with rising
Continue ReadingBy WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from the holidays and getting back into their regular routines (give or take some fresh resolutions). If you’re planning on grabbing groceries or doing some other shopping to kick
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s somehow already time to usher in a new year, and with it comes a plethora of options for entertainment on the big night. From Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s festive shenanigans in Times Square to Cynthia Erivo belting out tunes in Washington, DC, the shift from ’23 to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in churches and other venues, waiting for President Abraham Lincoln to sign the Emancipation Proclamation into law, and thus free those still enslaved in the Confederacy. It’s still being observed each New
Continue ReadingBY AYANNA ALEXANDER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights advocate Ashley Shelton had hoped, with the far-right conservative attorney general replacing a term-limited Democratic governor and consolidating Republican control in the state. Turnout was just 37%, despite the efforts of activists
Continue ReadingLAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani election officials have rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan as a candidate in the country’s February parliamentary election. His lawyers have said they will appeal. Khan is the country’s most popular opposition figure but he’s in prison serving a three-year sentence for corruption. That disqualifies him from running for national
Continue ReadingBY AYANNA ALEXANDER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights advocate Ashley Shelton had hoped, with the far-right conservative attorney general replacing a term-limited Democratic governor and consolidating Republican control in the state. Turnout was just 37%, despite the efforts of activists
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — After ringing in the New Year, many people will also have errands to run, whether that’s making returns or heading to the grocery store. Many retailers, grocers and pharmacies will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, though some have modified hours. This year,
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy, CNN London (CNN) — Flooded railway tunnels forced the cancelation of all services on Saturday linking Britain to Europe, operator Eurostar said. Travelers hoping to journey from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam for New Year were dealt a blow after Eurostar announced in a social media post the cancellation of services
Continue ReadingBy LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A court in Albania on Saturday ordered house arrest for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who leads the opposition Democratic Party and is being investigated for possible corruption. Judge Irena Gjoka of the First Instance Special Court on Corruption and Organized Crime, which covers cases involving
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Frustrados por los “autobuses deshonestos” de Texas que dejan a miles de inmigrantes, los alcaldes de Nueva York, Chicago y Denver están tratando de frenar el aumento exigiendo a los operadores de autobuses que coordinen las llegadas bajo la amenaza de confiscaciones, multas e incluso penas de cárcel. La semana pasada,
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, but thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China, according to government and industry data reviewed by The Associated Press. The figures underscore the chaotic state of the nation’s
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time. For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to the Walt Disney Company brand, but on January 1, 2024, Disney’s copyright of
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — In the hottest year on record, the fingerprints of a changing climate in a warming world were all over dozens of extreme weather events. There wouldn’t be weather without heat; heat is energy, and weather is an expression of that energy, of an atmosphere trying to balance itself.
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