Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian dissident rapper and activist, has been released from prison, according to a…
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Islamic rebels kill at least 10 people and abduct others in attack in eastern Congo, authorities say
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A military spokesperson says at least 10 people were killed and an unspecified number of others were…
Continue Reading Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections…
Continue Reading With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s election is over but the country faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government.…
Continue Reading Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines or even…
Continue Reading Missouri governor denies clemency, clears way for execution of man convicted of killing girl
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri’s governor has denied clemency for Christopher Collings, an inmate who is scheduled to be executed…
Continue Reading Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of…
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Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city. Here’s who they are
By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on…
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Oregon fire marshal expands defensible space incentive program to more communities, several in C.O.
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is extending its incentive program to help Oregonians pay for defensible space projects in more…
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‘Who’s the Boss?’ star Danny Pintauro hospitalized after scooter accident
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Who’s the Boss?” star Danny Pintauro is sharing that he underwent emergency surgery after he was injured…
Continue Reading What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case?
AP Medical Writer On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender…
Continue Reading California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched his campaign to safeguard liberal values ahead of another…
Continue Reading Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees
MADRID (AP) — Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company…
Continue Reading North Carolina man dies two weeks after an explosion at his home
WEDDINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say an 82-year-old man has died two weeks after an explosion at his home. The Union County…
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5-plus feet of snow and counting: More snow is coming to the already buried Great Lakes
By Mary Gilbert, Karina Tsui and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — It’s still snowing in the Great Lakes after more than 5 feet fell over the…
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These scientists want to give patients medicines wrapped in silk
By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — For centuries, Thailand has produced premium silk fabrics, exported around the globe. However, biomedical…
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Warning signs posted after “aggressive” 12-foot shark spotted in Hawaii
By Kayli Pascal-Martinez Click here for updates on this story MAKAHA, Hawaii (KITV) — Warning signs have been posted at…
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A galaxy named for its resemblance to a sombrero looks distinctly different in new image
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a surprising new view of a long-studied galactic neighbor, the…
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White House halls decked with ‘peace and light’ holiday theme
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The White House has been spruced up and transformed into a gilded winter wonderland after more than 300 volunteers…
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Sex workers in Belgium now have maternity leave and sick pay in world first for employment rights
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Sex workers in Belgium are now entitled to formal employment contracts, which include sick pay and maternity…
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