US kills 5 Iran-backed militia members in drone strike in Iraq
By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — US forces killed at least five Iran-backed militia members in a drone strike after the US…
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Berlin police investigate a suspected arson attempt at Iran opposition group’s office
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Berlin have been alerted to an overnight fire at the office of an Iranian opposition group in the German capital, and are…
Continue ReadingThe wealth of middle-class and lower-income Americans grew at a faster rate than high earners early in the pandemic
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Lower-income and middle-class households saw their net worth increase at a faster rate than their higher-income…
Continue Reading‘Potential explosive device,’ drugs found in car
By Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story ELKTON, Kentucky (WSMV) — On Sunday around 6:40 a.m. the Elkton…
Continue ReadingI-Team: Boston is mapping “hollow sidewalks”
By CHRISTINA HAGER Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Monday morning, a technician could be seen…
Continue ReadingCar slams into high-end department store in attempted smash-and-grab near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
By JERAMIE BIZZLE Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Chicago police are investigating an attempted…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: December 4th
Unfortunately not much good news for those eager to get their ski season started in today’s snow report. Mt. Bachelor had to close shortly after…
Continue ReadingFire blamed on e-bike battery kills 1, injures 6 in Bronx apartment building
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say one person was killed and six others were injured when a fire blamed on an electric bicycle battery tore through a…
Continue ReadingPolice in Greece allege that rap singer blew up and robbed cash machines to pay for music videos
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police in Greece have arrested a rap artist accused of using explosives to rob cash machines and finance his music videos.…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods’ comeback at the Hero World Challenge proves he’s not ready to ‘sail off into the sunset’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Most athletes with an injury list as long and detailed as Tiger Woods would be retired from professional sport.…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift makes chart history again
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift knows all to well what it’s like to top the charts and she’s done it again. Swift “is…
Continue ReadingWhy Montana’s Two-Spirit people are challenging a state law that defines sex as binary
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — As they fight to reclaim their history, some in Montana’s Two-Spirit community are challenging a state law that…
Continue ReadingCalifornia faculty at largest US university system launch strike for better pay
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California State University faculty are launching four days of…
Continue ReadingOn his deathbed, her father told her a secret: He was a fugitive and had robbed a bank in Ohio
CNN By Faith Karimi, CNN Thomas Randele was dying of lung cancer and had a secret. In March of 2021, with his daughter at his bedside in suburban…
Continue ReadingBitcoin hits highest level in 18 months as investors gear up for ETF approval
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The price of bitcoin soared above $40,000 on Monday, hitting its highest level in 18 months as…
Continue ReadingGore blasts COP28 climate chief and oil companies’ emissions pledges at UN summit
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Don’t trust the oil and gas industry to report their actual carbon…
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi welcomes President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus to Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke of a “strengthened political mutual trust and international coordination” with Belarus after he…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ tops the box office with $21 million opening
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Beyoncé was crowned “queen of the box office” after her concert movie topped the box office in…
Continue ReadingSpanish newspaper association files multimillion-euro suit against Meta over advertising practices
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — A Spanish association representing more than 80 newspapers has filed a lawsuit against Facebook…
Continue ReadingCNN Gaza reporter’s relatives killed and childhood home destroyed in two separate strikes
By Helen Regan and Hamdi Alkhshali, CNN (CNN) — For weeks, CNN producer Ibrahim Dahman reported from Gaza as Israeli airstrikes brought…
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