By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile in the sea in a possible display of defiance against the steps by Washington and Seoul to tighten nuclear deterrence against North Korean threats. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s every pharmacist’s worst fear: To come home from a busy day at work and realize that they failed to consult with a patient about a potentially dangerous interaction, or filled a prescription incorrectly. Workers at chain pharmacies across the US have told CNN that increased demand
Continue ReadingBy Faith Karimi and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Scientists are decoding what the past smelled like. Nine mothers around the world share their mental health struggles. Tipping’s getting weird, and we’re all confused. Those are just a few of our favorite projects from CNN Visuals’ list of their best work of 2023. Here’s what
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will push Israeli officials to define milestones for its war against Hamas in Gaza, marking the second visit of a top Biden administration official to the region aimed at communicating US expectations as civilian casualties mount. In Israel on Monday, a senior Defense Department official
Continue ReadingBy AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — “Hate” is such a strong word, but we’re human enough to admit hating on things — especially Christmas songs — can be a joyous exercise. Healing, even! (And the English language has yet to produce a better word for the white-hot jolt of being exposed to Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime”
Continue ReadingBy GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO and MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s the fortnight before Christmas and all through the world’s Catholic convents, nuns and monks are extra busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries. For many monastic communities, especially those devoted to
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Jeff Roe, the top adviser to the super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid, resigned Saturday night “effective immediately,” another high-profile departure within the organization at a critical moment in the nominating calendar. The exit of Roe, a veteran Republican operative, comes as DeSantis
Continue ReadingCNN By Hilary Whiteman, Anna Coren and Abdul Basir Bina, CNN Karachi, Pakistan (CNN) — Arzo is so weak she spends most of her day lying on a thin mattress in a dimly lit room under a ceiling fan that steadily circulates the polluted air of Pakistan’s largest city. To pass the time, she watches
Continue ReadingBy Yulia Kesaieva, Darya Tarasova, Benjamin Brown and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned there will be “problems” with neighboring Finland after it joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) earlier this year. Finland’s ascension to NATO marked a major shift in the security landscape in northern Europe, and added
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A member of Britain’s House of Lords has acknowledged that she repeatedly lied about her links to a company that was awarded lucrative contracts to supply protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. Underwear tycoon Michelle Mone said in a BBC interview on Sunday that she had made
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — The Vatican has decided to shut down a Slovenian-based religious community founded by a controversial ex-Jesuit artist. The archdiocese of Ljubljana, Slovenia said in a statement Friday that the Loyola Community would have one year to implement the Oct.20 decree ordering its dissolution. The reason given was because of “serious problems concerning the
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope. Francis celebrated his birthday with cake during a festive audience with children
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Steph Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 3,500 three-pointers during the Golden State Warriors’ 124-120 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Curry reached the milestone a year after taking ownership of the league’s three-point record and ended the night with 3,505 career threes – 532 more
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City was seemingly coasting to victory against Crystal Palace on Saturday, but two goals up with less than 15 minutes of regular time left, the Premier League champion’s afternoon unraveled. Palace pulled one back, and then scored another deep into injury time after City had conceded a careless
Continue ReadingBy Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump denigrated undocumented immigrants during a Sunday campaign stop in Nevada that marked the latest example of him ratcheting up anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of the GOP nominating contest kicking off next month. The front-runner for the GOP nomination stoked fears about migrants coming across the US-Mexico
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Some of Israel’s closest European allies pressed for a cease-fire in the war with Hamas on Sunday, underscoring growing international unease with the devastating impact of the conflict on Gaza’s civilian population. The concerted push by top European diplomats comes before a visit to Israel on Monday by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd
Continue ReadingBy KARL RITTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine reportedly launched mass drone attacks at each other’s territories for a second straight day Sunday, one of which apparently targeted a Russian military airport. At least 35 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over three regions in southwestern Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A 28-year-old man caught some heat with the US Customs and Border Protection in Southern California after officers say they found thousands of pounds of narcotics hidden in a jalapeño paste shipment. The agency’s officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility encountered a driver in a commercial tractor
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — El papa Francisco cumple 87 años y celebrará en el Vaticano con niños desfavorecidos y sus familias ayudados por el “Dispensario de Santa Marta”, una organización caritativa del Vaticano. Más tarde, tiene previsto rezar el Ángelus al mediodía desde el palacio apostólico del Vaticano y dar una reflexión, como lo hace
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A guilty verdict against two Colorado paramedics for the 2019 death of Elijah McClain could have a chilling effect nationwide, experts said, due to the unprecedented nature of a criminal case against medics who are largely protected from liability while treating people in emergencies. The prosecution rested its case
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