By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has featured on the list of the highest-paid female athletes for the first time while Coco Gauff tops the standings for the second year in a row, according to Sportico’s 2024 rankings. The US tennis sensation had a successful year both on and off the
Continue ReadingPor Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español El equipo del presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha hablado en las últimas semanas —y de hecho desde la campaña presidencial— sobre el plan de deportaciones masivas que llevaría a cabo el nuevo gobierno republicano, con énfasis en los inmigrantes indocumentados con antecedentes penales, pero con miras
Continue ReadingKGO, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the California coast. The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. PT about 60 miles southwest of Ferndale, California, the US Geological Survey said.
Continue ReadingAssociated Presss WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy recently visited Israel and Qatar for high-level talks on landing a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Steve Witkoff met separately in recent weeks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. That’s according to
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are often a time when financial goals are in opposition with showing people love in the grandest of ways. Reining in holiday spending could be the absolute last thing people want to do, but during inflation– and debt-related financial struggles, scaling back is a necessity for many.
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A Catholic nun with the Sisters of Charity Institute in Milan was among 25 people arrested early Thursday morning for a litany of mafia-related crimes, including aiding and abetting extortion, drug trafficking, receiving stolen goods, usury, tax crimes and money laundering. Sister Anna Donelli, 57, was known
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach. Ceasefire negotiations were halted last month when Qatar suspended talks with mediators from
Continue ReadingBy Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Waynesville lost 200 to 300 Christmas trees in the wake of Hurricane Helene. “We did have a lower line field that completely got flooded. They were kind of sitting sideways, not sure if they’re
Continue ReadingWABC, CNN By Lauren Mascarenhas and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — A manhunt is underway for the man who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday morning, in what police believe was a targeted attack. The gunman shot Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan before fleeing through the city. Police are using video surveillance
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Mascarenhas and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — A manhunt is underway for the man who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday morning, in what police believe was a targeted attack. The gunman shot Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan before fleeing through the city. Police are using video surveillance to piece
Continue ReadingBy Dean Hensley Click here for updates on this story EDNEYVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of stealing a trail camera from an Edneyville home and then giving deputies an early Christmas gift: A selfie. On Dec. 4, the sheriff’s office posted on its Facebook
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Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a
Continue ReadingPor Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Se emitieron advertencias de tsunami para partes de las costas del norte de California y Oregon después de que un sismo de magnitud 7,0 sacudiera la costa de California. El sismo ocurrió a las 10:44 a.m. PT a unos 96,5 kilómetros al suroeste de Ferndale, California, de acuerdo con el Servicio
Continue ReadingCNN By Hannah Rabinowitz and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — A yelling match erupted during a congressional hearing Thursday on the attempted assassinations against President-elect Donald Trump, as one congressman accused acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe of attending a 9/11 memorial event as part of a publicity stunt. The tense exchange occurred during
Continue ReadingBUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s soccer federation leader has urged fans to keep the country on a pro-European path before a state presidential election between a far-right populist and a reformist opponent. Razvan Burleanu, a member of FIFA’s ruling council, spoke in a video message. Burleanu said “through European values, we are building not only
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president will ask President-elect Donald Trump that, if he deports migrants, to deport non-Mexicans directly to their home countries, rather than dumping them at the Mexican border. President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday she hopes to reach an agreement with Trump so that “they send people who come from other countries
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fans in Missouri will be able to bet on sports next year under a ballot measure that narrowly won approval. State election officials on Thursday certified that the sports betting initiative passed with 50.05% support in the November election. Because the margin was so close, there is a
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the California coast. The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. PT about 60 miles southwest of Ferndale, California, the US Geological Survey said. Tsunami warnings
Continue ReadingBy Katie LaGrone Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — Florida veteran Paul Canton believes his years-long fight to become a legal American citizen could rest with President-elect Donald Trump. “I am hopeful with the new administration, that they will hear my pleas to legalize,” he told us recently. “I’m hoping
Continue ReadingBy Jesse Tahirali Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The new year won’t bring a resolution to rising food costs, according to a new report that predicts prices will rise as much as five per cent in 2025. Canada’s Food Price Report 2025, published Thursday, says food prices will continue
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