By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples. Others downplayed the policy approved this week by Francis as merely reaffirming the Vatican’s long-standing
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Casi todos los años desde que era niña, Naomi, residente de Hokkaido, esperaba la tradicional comida navideña de su familia: un “barril de fiesta” de KFC repleto de ensalada, pastel y mucho pollo frito. “En Japón, se acostumbra comer pollo en Navidad”, dice la japonesa de treinta y tantos años. “Todos los
Continue ReadingBy Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When Cathy Poyser heard the announcement that her flight was delayed, her heart sank. It was Christmas Eve, 1975. LAX Airport. Cathy, who’d moved to Los Angeles earlier that year, was desperate to get back to her hometown of Yakima, Washington. Cathy had left Washington for California filled with
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is planning to offer exclusive guided tours of the ancient Acropolis, its most powerful tourist magnet, to handfuls of well-heeled visitors outside normal opening hours. The program is part of an overhaul of ticketing policy for Greece’s archaeological sites and museums. A culture ministry official said Friday that the new
Continue ReadingBy Cole Johnson Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — There are many genres of music you can find playing in Music City, but after not finding the tunes from their culture here, two people decided to start up a web based radio station themselves. It has been more than five
Continue ReadingWTVF By Cole Johnson Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — There are many genres of music you can find playing in Music City, but after not finding the tunes from their culture here, two people decided to start up a web based radio station themselves. It has been more than
Continue ReadingBy KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Officials say a 24-year-old student owned eight guns when he opened fire at a university building in Prague killing 14 people. The suspect had no criminal record so he didn’t attract the interest of law enforcement authorities. The Czech Republic has a liberal law on gun ownership
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Continue ReadingBy Andy Pierrotti Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WANF) — Hours before her death, Rosie Minor got on the phone and called into a prayer line with friends and members of her church. She offered them words of compassion and gratitude. “God showers his grace upon us one after another,”
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Sanders Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — We at NewsChannel 5 love a good Christmas song, whether it be Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” or “Last Christmas” by Wham! A local singer/songwriter loves Christmas songs too. He’s just written one that couldn’t be more special to
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential policing think tank is pushing law enforcement agencies to change how they handle body camera footage after police shootings. The Police Executive Research Forum says officers should not be able to review video before making their first statements to investigators. The group changed its position
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Even at age 80, Michael Mann has lost little of his velocity. “Ferrari” is Mann’s first film since 2015’s “Blackhat.” He’s wanted to make it for three decades. While you will find plenty of speed and gorgeous, rosso corsa-colored cars in “Ferrari,” that’s not what
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — French authorities have grounded a flight carrying 303 Indian passengers on suspicions it could be carrying victims of human trafficking. Special investigators are questioning all those aboard and two people are in custody pending further investigation, the Paris prosecutor’s said in a statement Friday. The flight was en route from the United
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Maersk and CMA CGN have introduced new charges to transport goods along many of the world’s busiest shipping routes after re-directing their vessels away from the Red Sea because of attacks. Denmark’s Maersk said Thursday that it will impose a Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS) immediately on 27 trade
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Zeleny, David Wright and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — The leading super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid is canceling its television advertisement reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire and shifting its focus to the ground game in the early nominating states. According to AdImpact data, Never Back Down on Friday cut roughly
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The Department of Transportation is investigating possible deceptive practices in airline loyalty programs after federal lawmakers raised concerns about how airlines are calculating points and rewards. A DOT spokesperson said Friday in a statement that the agency is planning “to carefully review complaints regarding loyalty programs” and investigate airlines “for unfair and deceptive
Continue ReadingBy Trae Harris and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, Michigan (WNEM) — A 7-year-old Sanford boy is celebrating his birthday in the midst of uncertainty. Odin Henson has been battling a rare form of cancer for nearly a year. “I can’t stress enough the power in support,” said Alanna Lee,
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Tierney Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A South Nashville Waffle House employee is hanging up her apron for good this weekend after working the same shift at the same restaurant for 43 years. Judy Anderson has been greeting customers who walk through her doors over the past
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US is poised to ease restrictions on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, officials told CNN, because the Biden administration believes the kingdom has abided by a US- and UN-brokered truce with Yemen for nearly two years. In the early days of his administration, President Joe Biden
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN)– Es el pico de la temporada de viajes de fin de año. Pagaste US$ 189 por una suscripción anual a Clear para pasar sin problemas por el control de seguridad del aeropuerto y ponerte al frente de la cola de la TSA. Pero los pasajeros que pagaron una fracción del
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