In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the history of American politics, there’s no shortage of presidents who promised to shake up Washington…
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Illness delays trial of men charged with cutting down Britain’s scenic Sycamore Gap tree
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The trial of two men charged with cutting down the majestic Sycamore Gap tree last year along Hadrian’s Wall in…
Continue Reading‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Associated Press The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for…
Continue ReadingSyrian rebels free prisoners from Assad’s notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Tens of thousands of people held in Syria’s notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since…
Continue Reading‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Conclave’
AP Film Writer Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, led…
Continue ReadingAuctioneer defends The Onion’s bid for Infowars as Alex Jones tries stopping sale
Associated Press An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars testified for nearly…
Continue ReadingVeteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely’s death
Associated 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…
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Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder
By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea bans president from traveling overseas as insurrection probe widens
By Yoonjung Seo, Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on…
Continue ReadingTonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has abruptly quit his post in parliament ahead of a…
Continue ReadingMorocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
Associated Press TAMESNA, Morocco (AP) — After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to…
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Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Juan Soto is changing clubs but not cities after officially signing with the New York Mets, the team announced on…
Continue ReadingAcusan a Jay-Z de agredir sexualmente a una niña de 13 años en un incidente del año 2000 junto con Sean “Diddy” Combs
Por Kara Scannell y Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Una mujer que afirma haber sido agredida sexualmente por Sean “Diddy” Combs modificó su demanda…
Continue ReadingAustralian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian law enforcement authorities have declared an arson attack on a synagogue last week a…
Continue ReadingJuan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
AP 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…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | El discurso de victoria del líder rebelde sirio contiene un mensaje tanto para Irán como para Trump e Israel
Análisis de Nic Robertson, CNN El camino que recorrió Abu Mohammad al-Jolani hasta Damasco fue largo. Ha hablado abiertamente de su cambio a lo…
Continue ReadingJuan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed
Juan 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…
Continue ReadingLara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
Associated Press Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. One of her potential next steps is replacing Florida…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen makes NFL history in thrilling loss to Los Angeles Rams
By 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.…
Continue ReadingSecond-warmest November on record means that 2024 is likely to be Earth’s hottest year, report says
Associated Press Earth just experienced its second-warmest November on record — second only to 2023 — making it all but certain that 2024 will…
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