By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — Norfolk Southern has reached a $600 million settlement that, if approved by a court, will resolve all lawsuits covering thousands of residents within 20 miles of the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, derailment that spilled more than a million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, water and
Continue ReadingCNN By Steve Almasy, Issy Ronald and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Connecticut became the first Division I men’s college basketball team to win back-to-back championships since Florida 17 years ago, as the Huskies downed Purdue 75-60 in the NCAA title game Monday. “You can’t even wrap your mind around it because you just know
Continue ReadingBy Steve Bennett, CNN (CNN) — When you think Caribbean, you think beaches. When you think Trinidad, though… not so much. This is the land of soca and Carnival, a booming oil sector and Nicki Minaj. Beaches? You travel elsewhere in the Caribbean for that. But should you? Trinidad’s beaches are, in actuality, as stunning
Continue ReadingMarlon Sorto (CNN Español) –– El Gobierno de Ecuador informó este domingo que mantendrá las operaciones de aviones privados con México, luego de que un documento de la Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) que decía lo contrario se filtrara y fuera publicado en medios locales y redes sociales, dijo en X el ministro de Obras
Continue ReadingBy ILLIA NOVIKOV and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N.’s atomic watchdog says an explosion caused by an alleged drone attack at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Ukraine poses no direct threat to its safety. But it says the facility is in an “extremely serious situation” after repeatedly being caught in the
Continue ReadingBy Katie Polglase, Zahid Mahmood, Ibrahim Dahman and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN (CNN) — Jihad Abu Watfa was standing in the rubble along a dark stretch of coastal road southwest of Gaza City when he saw Israeli military tanks approaching. He began recording on his phone just as a heavy barrage of gunfire flashed before his eyes.
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia issued a searing indictment of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership in a new letter sent to her Republican colleagues on Tuesday, according to a copy shared with CNN, in a significant escalation of her rhetoric as she tries to build support for potentially ousting Johnson. While Greene does
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI and RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three Tanzanian soldiers have been killed and three others injured after a mortar shell landed near their camp in eastern Congo, where they’re deployed under the the banner of a regional bloc to help quell violence. It’s unclear who was responsible for the
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La Champions League está de regreso esta semana y lo hace de la mejor manera, con el partido más atractivo de los cuartos de final del torneo: Manchester City contra Real Madrid. Tras el sorteo de cuartos de final de la Champions League 2023/2024, se definieron los enfrentamientos que decidirán a
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Happy Tuesday everyone! Highs today will reach the 50s to 60s under sunny skies. This quiet and dry pattern will remain at least until Thursday. It’s definitely a good time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. We could possibly see some rain on Friday, but it will likely be spotty or isolated showers. The
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Stockton Kings coach Lindsey Harding is set to be interviewed by the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for their head coaching position, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. According to Wojnarowski, sources said that the Hornets had been granted permission on Monday to interview the 2023-24 G League Coach of the Year for
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Lady Gaga es Harley Quinn y acompaña a Joaquin Phoenix en “Joker: Folie à Deux”. Muchos se han lanzado a los buscadores de internet para conocer el significado de la frase que está en francés. Sí, la traducción literal es “locura de a dos”. Pero ¿qué significa realmente? Según lo
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A rare, blind mole, about which scientists know relatively little, has been spotted and photographed in Australia, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa – an indigenous organization that deploys rangers – said as it announced the “incredible news.” The northern marsupial mole was spotted in Martu Country, an area in northern Western Australia
Continue ReadingKATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of protesters demanding the restoration of the monarchy in Nepal have clashed with riot police in Kathmandu. Supporters of the former King Gyanendra, who was removed from power in 2008, attempted to crash through police barricades onm Tuesday in a bid to reach the offices of the prime minister and
Continue ReadingBy TY ONEIL Associated Press PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Forecasters are warning that the potential for wildfires will be above normal in some areas across the United States over the coming months as temperatures rise and rain becomes sparse. The latest forecast by the National Interagency Fire Center shows a longer fire season amid climate
Continue ReadingBy SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Israel announced trade barriers on each other Tuesday as relations deteriorated further amid the war in Gaza. Turkey, a staunch critic of Israel’s military actions in the territory, announced that it was restricting exports of 54 types of products to Israel with immediate effect.
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — As the clock ticked down on UConn’s season, the celebrations were in full swing. After a dominant performance, the Huskies had romped to another double-digit victory – this time taking home the silverware, too. Monday’s 75-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers wrapped up UConn’s second successive
Continue Reading: SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Someone threw an explosive device onto the porch of The Satanic Temple in Massachusetts at a time when no one was inside, and the device and damage it caused were not found until nearly 12 hours later, police said. No injuries were reported. State police bomb technicians ensured that the
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower this summer. The 95-foot-long and 49-foot-high structure of five rings, made entirely of recycled French steel, will be displayed on the south side of the 135-year-old historic landmark in central Paris, overlooking the Seine River. The hugely popular
Continue ReadingBy ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command says he is “very, very concerned” about China’s aggression toward Philippine forces near disputed islands in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard has repeatedly clashed with Philippine patrol vessels near the Philippines-occupied Second Thomas Shoal. Asked if the
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