By Arya Jyothi, CNN (CNN) — The 900-year-old Tower of London is the UK’s most popular historic attraction, with more than 3 million visitors entering its gates to explore its ancient corridors, view the royal Crown Jewels, and encounter its legendary ravens and distinctively attired “Beefeater” Yeoman Warder guards. But there’s one secret they don’t
Continue ReadingBy SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The slaying of a South Korean woman during an initiation process for a group that called itself Soldiers of Christ has shocked the large Korean American community in metro Atlanta. Community leaders say Korean Americans need to be more vigilant to protect against religious cults and
Continue ReadingBy Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers successfully freed five people from a cave in Slovenia on Monday, two days after the group went missing. Two guides and three tourists entered the cave, named Križna Jama (or “Cross Cave”), in southern Slovenia on Saturday morning, after a period of heavy rain, and failed to return later that
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The number of people applying for asylum in Germany rose to 351,915 in 2023, an increase of 51.1% compared with the year before. Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees said Monday that the largest number of asylum-seekers came from Syria, with 104,561 applications, followed by 62,624 Turkish citizens and 53,582 Afghans.
Continue ReadingBy LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Making decisions when you’re grieving isn’t ideal, but some money tasks are time-sensitive. Your income and expenses are likely to change, so drawing up a budget will be helpful. Consider talking to a tax professional since your filing status may change. Deal with the credit cards issued in your spouse’s
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After finishing with a 7-10 record for the third season in a row, the Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith, kicking off a flurry of activity on NFL Black Monday. The Falcons’ season ended on Sunday when they were blown out on the road 48-17 by their
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy, Anna Chernova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Russia has begun to evacuate residents from the border region of Belgorod following a surge in deadly Ukrainian strikes, in a rare admission of the dangers posed by a war from which Moscow has sought to isolate its citizens. Approximately 300 residents of Belgorod
Continue ReadingCNN, KCRG By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to touch down on the moon. The historic mission could set the tone for NASA to explore the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years. Here’s what
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to touch down on the moon. The historic mission could set the tone for NASA to explore the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to touch down on the moon. The historic mission could set the tone for NASA to explore the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years. Here’s what else
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, both major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined 342 flights Monday as the grounding of the aircraft continues to majorly disrupt their schedules. FlightAware, an airline tracking service, said 138 Alaska flights were cancelled Monday, amounting to
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — El motociclista español Carles Falcón fue trasladado en avión al hospital en “estado grave” después de estrellarse durante la segunda etapa del Rally Dakar , que se disputa en Arabia Saudita, dijeron este lunes los organizadores de la carrera en un comunicado. “Un compañero que iba detrás de él alertó inmediatamente
Continue ReadingWith significant new snowfall at many of the area resorts and a series of wintry events headed our way this week we can expect more soon. A Winter Weather advisory is in place until 4pm today for the East slopes of the Cascades as well as much of our forecast area due to expected snow
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — When she started taking the weight loss medication Wegovy in November 2021, Macarena Khoury had a BMI of 37, and she spent most of her day thinking about food. “All the time. All day. Like, ‘I’m hungry. I need to eat this. Why did I eat this?’ or ‘OK, I’m not
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A fine Monday to you, Central Oregon. We have a wintry week ahead with snow likely this morning followed by a chance for a mix of rain and snow throughout the day with cloudy skies. A Winter Weather advisory is in place until 4pm today for the East slopes of the Cascades as
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After 18 weeks of grueling action, the NFL regular season has come to an end. Some teams will be happy, others will be disappointed and wait for next season, while another portion will be satisfied but insist their season is still far from over. With postseason places now locked
Continue ReadingBy SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — An outspoken critic of Cambodia’s government who was badly hurt by assailants four months ago has been arrested on a defamation complaint brought by a Cabinet member for comments he posted on Facebook. The complaint filed by Minister of Labor and Vocational Training Heng Sour
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Shares of Boeing and one of its key suppliers dropped sharply on Monday as investors grew worried about possible damage to the businesses after a piece of fuselage on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out mid-flight. The Alaska Airlines flight, which had been travelling from Portland, Oregon,
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — At a Black church, President Joe Biden says white supremacy is a “poison” and has no place in America. In a campaign speech Monday, he underscored what he wants Americans to know he believes is at stake in the November presidential
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Police in Australia have dismantled what they believe is a smuggling ring that was attempting to export native lizards and reptiles worth more than 1.2 million Australian dollars ($800,000) to Hong Kong. Three men, aged 54, 59 and 31, and one woman, aged 41, were arrested in Sydney as
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