Chris Rock and other top comedic talent decline offers to host the Golden Globes
By Elizabeth Wagmeister (CNN) — Barbie and Ken will likely grace the stage at the Golden Globes next month, but the show’s organizers have…
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Thousands march in Europe in the latest rallies against antisemitism stoked by the war in Gaza
BRUSSELS (AP) — Thousands of people have marched in the Belgian and German capitals to protest soaring antisemitism since the outbreak of the…
Continue ReadingJavier Milei promises to begin ‘redrawing the ideas of freedom’ after inauguration as Argentina’s president
By Michael Bodenhorst and Karol Suarez, CNN (CNN) — Javier Milei pledged a “new era” for Argentina as he was sworn in as the country’s…
Continue ReadingBayern Munich humbled by Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1
By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Eleven-time defending Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich was crushed by Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 away at the…
Continue ReadingBlinken calls sexual violence inflicted by Hamas ‘beyond anything I’ve seen’
By Jack Forrest and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday forcefully condemned sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy doubles down on support for Trump but says 2024 campaign ‘can’t be about revenge’
By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has doubled down on his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024…
Continue ReadingPolice chase in Philadelphia ends in shootout that leaves 2 officers, suspect wounded
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say the pursuit of a suspected gunman ended in a shootout that left two officers and a suspect wounded.…
Continue ReadingWhy this part of Mexico is making a comeback
By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — Long before Cabo, Cancun or even Acapulco were the darlings of Mexico travel, the border towns of northern Baja…
Continue ReadingBaku to the future: After stalemate, UN climate talks will be in Azerbaijan in 2024
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For years, climate change has been a factor — not the only one — in…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will meet at the White…
Continue ReadingThe 4 key events that led to UPenn President Liz Magill’s resignation
By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — When Liz Magill was hired to be the 27th leader of the nearly 300-year-old University of Pennsylvania 20…
Continue ReadingThousands demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a rise in incidents
BERLIN (AP) — Several thousand people have demonstrated against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a large increase in anti-Jewish…
Continue ReadingMassive storm targets East with flood threat, strong winds, snow and severe storms after spawning deadly Tennessee tornadoes
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A massive storm is delivering more severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds to portions…
Continue ReadingAlabama’s Milroe, Georgia’s Beck and Oregon’s Gabriel will head into 2024 with Heisman Trophy hype
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The day before Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy he was asked if he would return…
Continue ReadingLongtime Texas legislator John Whitmire will be Houston’s next mayor, CNN projects
By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Sen. John Whitmire will be the next mayor of Houston, CNN projects, after winning a runoff Saturday…
Continue ReadingThe Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some…
Continue ReadingDrug lords go on killing spree to hunt down corrupt officers who stole shipment in Mexico’s Tijuana
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A recent killing spree in the Mexican border city of Tijuana could have been lifted from a TV…
Continue ReadingThe meteoric rise of ‘The Passtronaut.’ How Josh Dobbs went from perennial back-up to cult hero
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — “What’s up, y’all? I’m Josh Dobbs. Honored to be in Minnesota and introduce myself.” You might expect such…
Continue ReadingDivers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Divers on Sunday recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S.…
Continue ReadingCVS’ drug price revamp may not help consumers much
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — CVS Pharmacy is promising to make its drug pricing system simpler and more transparent. But that may not translate…
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