René Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumières’ sells for record $121 million
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A René Magritte painting depicting an eerily lit streetscape sold for more than $121 million at a Christie’s…
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Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday. In a message to his adoring…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers…
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Report: Oregon US Rep. Chavez-DeRemer being considered for labor secretary
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, may be in the running for labor secretary in the…
Continue ReadingThe dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be…
Continue ReadingICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is urging Libya and other nations to help arrest six men…
Continue ReadingDeion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders honored team superfan Peggy Coppom on her 100th birthday…
Continue ReadingHong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn’t ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai denied in his landmark national security trial on Wednesday he had asked…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed has lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie. The Associated Press called…
Continue ReadingTransforming Lives: Houston Area Urban League, GEICO, and Partners Make a Difference with NABC Recycled Rides®
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 19, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Houston Area…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Winter Storm
Heavy mountain snow is expected for the second half of the week. We should see some clearing in stormy conditions just in time for the…
Continue ReadingAdvierten riesgo en servicio de internet para gran parte de Ecuador tras cuestionada decisión gubernamental contra empresa Telconet
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– La empresa privada ecuatoriana “Telconet Latam” advirtió este martes que la provisión del servicio de…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 20: SpaceX, Russia, Trump transition, Bomb cyclone, Bitcoin
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year amid reduced demand for turkeys, an annual survey found. The…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have advanced legislation that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor,…
Continue ReadingHong Kong hears from jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai for the first time in four years at his trial
By Chris Lau, Kathleen Magramo and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Jimmy Lai, the pugnacious Hong Kong media tycoon whose now shuttered…
Continue ReadingIt’s Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1
AP National Writer Boise State received the fourth and final bye in Tuesday night’s College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU out of that…
Continue ReadingUS defense chief regrets China’s decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks
Associated Press VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed regret that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold…
Continue ReadingSurvivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and trauma could’ve been avoided in lawsuits
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado…
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Bend’s Hiatus Homes introduces ‘Twinhomes’ concept to fill ‘missing middle’ need in era of smaller families
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a…
Continue ReadingFederal wildlife officials review the removal of a bald eagle nest in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials say they’re reviewing the removal of a bald eagle nest at the site of a planned subdivision in…
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