By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — US skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin – the most successful skier of all time – was taken by ambulance to a local clinic following a crash in the women’s downhill event in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Friday. The American was midway through her run when she lost
Continue ReadingBy Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — The UN relief agency operating in Gaza said Friday that Israel had accused some of its staff of being involved in the October 7 attacks, and that their contracts would be “immediately” terminated. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said Israeli authorities provided the
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Britain is finding out just how hard it can be to negotiate free trade deals, even with close allies and friends. Nearly eight years after Brexit campaigners persuaded a slim majority to vote to leave the European Union, on a platform that included promises of a brighter future
Continue ReadingBy Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A North Carolina State University sophomore and West Henderson High School graduate is doing what she can to offer resources to her peers. Narcan to be specific. “Opioids are everywhere, like, they’re everywhere, and you see it a lot more
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Fox and Manu Raju, CNN House Speaker Mike Johnson is warning in a new letter that the emerging border deal is “dead on arrival” in his chamber if it resembles anything close to what has been reported, while also announcing that the House will soon vote to make Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the second Cabinet secretary in
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Crowned Miss Japan this week, Ukrainian-born Karolina Shiino cried with joy, thankful for the recognition of her identity as Japanese. But her Caucasian look rekindled an old question in a country where many people value homogeneity and conformity: What does it mean to be Japanese? Shiino has
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected water molecules in the atmosphere of a small, blazing-hot exoplanet 97 light-years from Earth. The planet, named GJ 9827d, is about twice Earth’s diameter, and it’s the smallest exoplanet found to have water vapor in its atmosphere, according to a new
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Más de 6 millones de salvadoreños están convocados para votar en las próximas elecciones nacionales de febrero. Se van a votar múltiples cargos, pero el que más llama la atención es el de presidente, ya que el actual mandatario Nayib Bukele busca un segundo mandato de cinco años. Si gana, Bukele
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story published January 26, 2024, about Grammy predictions, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Victoria Monét was nominated in the album and song of the year categories.
Continue ReadingBy DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Fatih Terim is facing his next challenge in neighboring Greece after his storied career as a player and coach in Turkey. The restless 70-year-old took charge of Panathinaikos at the new year and his team next plays PAOK in Thessaloniki on Sunday. The two teams currently
Continue ReadingBy BRITTANY BREEDING Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — In the military, service members are faced with dangerous situations all too often. Now, thanks to some ingenuity and technology, things are getting a little safer. Barksdale Air Force Base has two new companions – robot dogs named Adam and
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The National Security Agency has been buying Americans’ web browsing data from commercial data brokers without warrants, intelligence officials disclosed in documents made public by a US senator Thursday. The purchases include information about the websites Americans visit and the apps that they use, said Oregon Democratic Sen.
Continue ReadingBy Arielle Argel Click here for updates on this story HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Big Island police are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty after a resident’s pet cat was reportedly sexually assaulted. A veterinarian’s examination detailed the animal’s injuries. For two weeks the owner, Jeremia Cohen, had been searching for his cat,
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN and BERENICE BAUTISTA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Regional Mexican music is a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres. It’s become a global phenomenon, topping music charts and reaching new audiences. While it has been around the U.S. for decades, something extraordinary happened in the
Continue ReadingBy Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Everyone has experienced the urge. You’re in your car on a road trip when you suddenly feel a strong pressure in your bladder. The need to urinate becomes an inevitable interruption requiring a rush to a rest-stop bathroom. Such urges can even happen at night, disrupting vital sleep.
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — A través de una conferencia de prensa virtual, la Oficina de Asociaciones Comunitarias y Comunicaciones Estratégicas de California señaló este martes que miles de familias que residen en el estado -entre ellas, las latinas- que poseen el Número de Identificación Individual del Contribuyente (ITIN por sus siglas en
Continue ReadingBy Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Gabriella Vagnoli never forgot that trip to Scotland. She tried not to think about it, to “remove that chapter completely.” She’d known Dan Watling for only a few days. He lived in the US. She figured she’d never see him again. But as her long-term relationship in Italy started
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — –Ahí hay uno… está yendo a la otra zona… ¡sí!… ¡chiuuuuu! En medio de disparos, clics y exclamaciones apresuradas, María Elena Arévalo, una dueña de casa de 81 años, analiza los movimientos de “sus enemigos” —como les dice ella— a través de la pantalla del computador. En su casa
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — It’s the second chemical attack outside an Oahu gym in less than a year, this time near the Planet Fitness in Ala Moana. “It’s scary. I was actually going to come last night,” said gym goer Sydney Parham. “I’m so glad I
Continue ReadingBy Justin Andrews Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Thousands of homes across the St. Louis area share a common racial covenant restriction on property deeds. The restriction means homes can only be sold to white or non-Jewish buyers. Although the covenants are not enforceable under the law, Webster
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