British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ dies at 75
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,”…
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Houthis show no sign of ending ‘reckless’ Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels show no signs of ending their “reckless”…
Continue ReadingConsulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care…
Continue ReadingNumbers drawn for estimated $760 million Powerball jackpot in this year’s final drawing
By Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — More than three-quarters of a billion dollars – an estimated $760 million – is up for grabs Saturday, after…
Continue ReadingBombardeos ucranianos matan a 21 civiles rusos, dicen las autoridades, un día después de que Rusia lanzara el mayor asalto aéreo de la guerra
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos 21 personas, incluidos tres niños, murieron y 110 resultaron heridas en el ataque ucraniano a la ciudad…
Continue ReadingThe worst of inflation could be behind us. A recession may not be
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — The writing was on the wall for a recession in 2023. At this time last year, sky-high inflation was…
Continue ReadingDetroit Pistons’ new D-Day as team seeks to avoid equaling the longest losing streak in American sports history
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It’s another D-Day for the Detroit Pistons. The team have set several unwanted records this season and are on the…
Continue ReadingEl Ejército de Corea del Sur tiene un nuevo enemigo: las matemáticas demográficas
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Corea del Sur, país con la tasa de natalidad más baja del mundo, pronto podría encontrarse sin soldados…
Continue ReadingRevelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
NEW YORK (AP) — The confetti has been tested for airiness. The giant numerals – 2 0 2 4 – are in place. And the luminous ball, bedazzled with…
Continue ReadingHundreds of unknown species were discovered around the world this year
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The incredible discoveries and scientific feats of 2023 prove just how far curiosity and wonder can take…
Continue ReadingPolice are searching for a Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children
By Sarah Engel, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are searching for a Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and trying to kill a third…
Continue ReadingTexas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
Continue ReadingRussia says toll from Ukrainian shelling on border city has risen to 24 as it vows to retaliate
By Radina Gigova, Darya Tarasova, Mariya Knight, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister and Xiaofei Xu, CNN (CNN) — At least 24 people, including three…
Continue ReadingWoman’s childhood love for Nativity donkeys sparks unique breeding business
By Matthew Raisch Click here for updates on this story CANTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — When Gail Guy was just 9 years…
Continue ReadingRussell Wilson says Denver Broncos benched him for refusing contract change
By Homero De la Fuente. Kevin Dotson and John Sinnott, CNN (CNN) — Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson says he was “disappointed and…
Continue ReadingHow to watch Texas vs. Washington in Sugar Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream
By The Associated Press Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game. The unbeaten and…
Continue Reading11-year-old girl alerts family to house fire, likely saving lives
WANF By Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story FAIRBURN, Georgia (WANF) — 11-year-old Autumn Hampton…
Continue Reading11-year-old girl alerts family to house fire, likely saving lives
By Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story FAIRBURN, Georgia (WANF) — 11-year-old Autumn Hampton hadn’t…
Continue ReadingUna primera versión del Mickey Mouse de Disney es de dominio público desde este 1 de enero
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Este lunes 1 de enero, una primera versión del personaje más icónico de Disney pasó a ser de dominio público por…
Continue ReadingVenice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people starting in June to protect the popular lagoon city
MILAN (AP) — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass…
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