Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the history of American politics, there’s no shortage of presidents who promised to shake up Washington once they got to the White House. But Donald Trump may prove to be in a class of his own, and he appears more interested in beating the federal government into submission than
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — The trial of two men charged with cutting down the majestic Sycamore Gap tree last year along Hadrian’s Wall in northern England has been postponed until next year. The case was postponed Monday until the week of Jan. 6 in Newcastle Crown Court after a defense lawyer said one defendant
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”? “Polarization means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Tens of thousands of people held in Syria’s notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since the insurgents began their lightning advance across the country that ended with the toppling of President Bashar Assad. Human rights groups, whistleblowers, and former detainees say torture has been systematic, while
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked,” the papal thriller “Conclave” and the postwar epic “The Brutalist.” The nominations for
Continue ReadingAssociated Press An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars testified for nearly five hours Monday, as a bankruptcy judge in Texas began a hearing into whether The Onion satirical news outlet was properly named the winning bidder over a company affiliated with Jones. Jeff Tanenbaum, president of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on an agitated subway rider was acquitted on Monday in a death that became a prism for differing views about public safety, valor and vigilantism. A Manhattan jury cleared Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely ’s 2023 death. A
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York prosecutors have charged Luigi Mangione with murder in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hours after he was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday. The 26-year-old Ivy
Continue ReadingBy Yoonjung Seo, Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as prosecutors weigh possible insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law last week. While Yoon survived an impeachment vote in an opposition-led parliament on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has abruptly quit his post in parliament ahead of a planned confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught relations between his government and Tonga’s king. Sovaleni took office in 2021. He did not give a reason for his departure on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAMESNA, Morocco (AP) — After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies. Now, in a first for Africa, a Moroccan company is filling orders for mpox tests as an outbreak grows. Moroccan startup Moldiag began developing mpox
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Juan Soto is changing clubs but not cities after officially signing with the New York Mets, the team announced on Wednesday. The superstar outfielder signed a historic 15-year and $765 million deal, according to multiple reports. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal includes no deferred money and has escalators
Continue ReadingPor Kara Scannell y Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Una mujer que afirma haber sido agredida sexualmente por Sean “Diddy” Combs modificó su demanda para incluir acusaciones de que también fue agredida por Jay-Z en la misma fiesta. La demanda fue presentada inicialmente contra Combs en octubre, pero este domingo la mujer agregó a Shawn Carter, el
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian law enforcement authorities have declared an arson attack on a synagogue last week a terrorist act in a decision that increases resources available to the investigation. Arson squad detectives have been investigating the blaze that extensively damaged the Adass Israel Synagogue on Friday. But the investigation was taken
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history. The
Continue ReadingAnálisis de Nic Robertson, CNN El camino que recorrió Abu Mohammad al-Jolani hasta Damasco fue largo. Ha hablado abiertamente de su cambio a lo largo del recorrido: de joven combatiente de al Qaeda hace dos décadas a comandante de fuerzas rebeldes que defienden la tolerancia sectaria. Es un viaje en el que tuvo mucho tiempo
Continue ReadingJuan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement hadn’t been announced and was subject to the completion of a successful physical. Soto’s deal easily surpassed
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. One of her potential next steps is replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom Donald Trump tapped to be the next secretary of state. If Rubio is confirmed, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would choose who would serve for two years until the
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Despite a 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen can hang his hat on one thing. Making history. The 28-year-old did something no other NFL player has done – ever – becoming the first player with three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Earth just experienced its second-warmest November on record — second only to 2023 — making it all but certain that 2024 will end as the hottest year ever measured, according to a report Monday by European climate service Copernicus. Last year was the hottest on record due to human-caused climate change coupled with
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