Boeing’s terrible year is ending with the worst aviation tragedy of 2024
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing’s very bad year ended tragically on Sunday, as a 737 flown by Korean discount carrier Jeju Air…
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Wind, rain and the threat of floods play the spoiler for New Year’s festivities in the UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Revelers in the U.K. may have to wring themselves out as they ring in the New Year. A storm system bringing high…
Continue Reading ‘Wallace & Gromit’ are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe
AP Film Writer The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit are coming back to the small screen. “Wallace & Gromit:…
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Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — In the weeks since Bashar al-Assad was ousted as Syrian leader, Russia has launched multiple…
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Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In…
Continue Reading Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early on Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate…
Continue Reading The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — As with many voters on Maui, Joshua Kamalo thought the race for president wasn’t the only big contest on the…
Continue Reading Trump calls it the ‘center of the universe.’ Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents…
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Seniors won’t pay more than $2,000 for drugs at the pharmacy starting in January
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Medicare beneficiaries who take a lot of pricey medications will get a big break in 2025. That’s when the $2,000…
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A ‘Ladies’ Night’ lawsuit sent a family-owned restaurant out of business. It’s more common than you’d think
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Historically, “Ladies’ Nights” have been great for business. The discounted drinks or meals tend…
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College Football Playoff: The biggest names look ahead to the quarterfinals
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The stars of college football have spent time with their loved ones, eaten their Christmas meals and opened their…
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Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor and influential newsman, dies at 76
CNN By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Brown, the renowned CNN anchor who gained prominence for his coverage of the September 11 attacks and his…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Sarah McBride made history in Delaware as the first openly transgender state senator in the United States. Now…
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The comic book industry has nearly died before. Some artists fear AI will kill it
By Michael Nam, CNN (CNN) — It may surprise some people unfamiliar with the comic book industry, with its multibillion-dollar movie tie-ins,…
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After a long lull, Covid-19 levels are surging in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — After a relatively slow start to the respiratory virus season, Covid-19 levels in the United States began…
Continue Reading Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — It was her last day in session as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her tiny office at the…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | La presidencia de Carter ofrece lecciones de política exterior para Trump
Por Stephen Collinson Donald Trump una vez llamó a Jimmy Carter un “buen hombre”, pero un “presidente terrible”. El presidente electo de…
Continue Reading Swiss flight attendant dies a week after plane’s emergency landing due to smoke on board
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — A flight attendant aboard a Swiss passenger plane that made an emergency landing in Austria due to smoke in the cabin…
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Chilly NYE with late night snow to ring in the New Year
Happy New Year’s Eve! Today we’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine, transitioning to increasing cloud cover later in the day. High temperatures will…
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Wrigley Field takes center (ice) stage again in first-ever New Year’s Eve NHL Winter Classic
By Dan Kamal, CNN (CNN) — On January 1, 2008, the puck dropped on an NHL hockey game played outdoors in the snow globe setting of Ralph Wilson…
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