Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island’s cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban singer and cabaret diva Juana Bacallao has died. She was 98 and had still performed until recently. Cuba’s Ministry of…
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Ukrainian ribbons vandalized on UConn campus
By Eliza Kruczynski and Olivia Schueller Click here for updates on this story STORRS, Connecticut (WFSB) — Ukrainian…
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Monster trucks take over the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for the Monster Truck Nitro Tour
(Update: Adding video, comments from the chief operations officer) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The First Interstate Bank Arena at the Deschutes County…
Continue ReadingSix people shot in Frisco City
By WALA Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingPetition started to bring back call boxes at UGA after deaths
By Andy Pierrotti Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — University of Georgia (UGA) students,…
Continue Reading2 Lebanese men ordered detained for bringing 146 Syrian refugees to Cyprus by boat
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A court in Cyprus has ordered two men to remain in police custody for six days on suspicion of people smuggling. The men…
Continue ReadingTrump suggests his mug shot and indictments appeal to Black voters
CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump suggested Friday that his criminal indictments and…
Continue ReadingDeath of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Tributes poured in Saturday for Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that became a feel-good New York story…
Continue ReadingA collection of the insights Warren Buffett offered in his annual letter Saturday
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer Billionaire Warren Buffett is known as one of the world’s greatest investors, and the 93-year-old has a devout…
Continue ReadingAmy Schumer reveals she has Cushing syndrome
CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and actor Amy Schumer is sharing more about a current health challenge she’s dealing with. After…
Continue ReadingIraq has captured 2 wanted Islamic State group members from abroad and brought them home
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press ERBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s intelligence department says it has captured two members of the Islamic…
Continue Reading5 tips for talking to kids about their weight
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — It is no secret that a growing percentage of Americans can be considered overweight or obese, and that includes…
Continue ReadingWhy South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Polls suggest South Africa faces a historic turning point in a national election in…
Continue ReadingIllinois judge who reversed rape conviction removed from bench after panel finds he circumvented law
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois judge who sparked outrage by reversing a man’s rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl has been removed from the…
Continue ReadingUS investigators provide data on the helicopter crash that killed 6, including a Nigerian bank CEO
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board say a helicopter that was carrying the CEO of one of Nigeria’s…
Continue ReadingThe world is obsessed with soccer. Can Apple make Americans love it too?
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Football is back in full force this weekend. Sorry, the other one. Saturday marks the beginning of…
Continue ReadingTunisia’s ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia
By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A court in Tunisia has sentenced former president Moncef Marzouki to eight years in…
Continue ReadingEl cuerpo de Alexey Navalny fue entregado a su madre, dice portavoz
Paulina Nares (CNN) — El cuerpo del opositor ruso Alexey Navalny fue entregado a su madre más de una semana después de su muerte, según…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party’s achievements
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the achievements of his…
Continue ReadingUK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London’s mayor of being controlled by Islamists
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s governing Conservative Party has suspended ties with one if its lawmakers after he…
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