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They dared to protest last July. Now these Cubans are facing years in jail

Days before protests swept across Cuba last July, Marbelis Vázquez Hernández felt that the island was at a breaking point. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NEOeF5RlK

They dared to protest last July. Now these Cubans are facing years in jail

Days before protests swept across Cuba last July, Marbelis Vázquez Hernández felt that the island was at a breaking point. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/NEOeF5RlK

US begins quietly flying Venezuelan migrants to Colombia under controversial border policy

The Biden administration, unable to return an increasing number of Venezuelans arrested at the US-Mexico border to their home country, is now sending those migrants to Colombia if they previously resided there, according to two Homeland Security officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JvQo5BG9t

Coronavirus lockdowns are still taking a toll on China's factories

Coronavirus outbreaks and strict lockdowns in China are continuing to take their toll on the country's factories. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/85L1xNX6n

Warren Buffett is having the last laugh

It's been a tough start to the year for investors in big tech companies. Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation fund, a big owner of Tesla, Zoom and Roku, has plunged nearly 30%. And speculative meme stocks like GameStop and AMC have been crushed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/X4raM0ekK

Why companies are obsessing over worker pay

What do banks, airlines and fast food chains have in common? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZIAt5TYfM

Germany's loyalty questioned over Russia-Ukraine response

Despite the imminent threat of a Russian invasion to Ukraine, Germany has refused joining NATO countries in sending weapons to Ukraine. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on the significance of this decision from Berlin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/hFTpafL4U

'I'm not Black': See 'Daily Show' host's reaction to Joe Rogan's remark

The Daily Show host took on Joe Rogan after the podcaster said the term Black was "weird" on an episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZmYbtkNlq

What Russian TV hosts think of Fox's Tucker Carlson

CNN's Nic Robertson looks at Fox host Tucker Carlson's popularity on Russian state run television. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kAc0qs6Y4

White House still eager for talks with North Korea, but sees missile tests as destabilizing

A string of provocations from North Korea -- including its most powerful ballistic missile test in years over the weekend -- could be designed to extract concessions from the United States ahead of potential negotiations, a senior US administration official suggested on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XpJiI14Rn

Multiple criminal investigations underway for 'desecration' of Canadian monuments after protests against Covid-19 mandates, police say

Multiple criminal investigations have been opened in connection to the "desecration" of Canada's National War Memorial among other incidents during weekend protests in Ottawa against mandates for Covid-19 vaccines and other public health measures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/4dZDEWa5O

See off-duty cop take down attempted armed robber

An officer in Spain sprung to action at a supermarket near Barcelona when he realized an armed robbery was afoot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9p4qLbX7J

Elon Musk offered a Florida teen $5,000 to delete a Twitter account tracking his jet. It wasn't enough

Josh Sweeney, a 19-year from Florida, rejected a $5,000 offer from Elon Musk to delete his Twitter account that tracks the billionaire's private jet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/T70IRHOhC

This man came up with most credible explanation for Earth's biggest mass extinction

How Earth went from an rock covered in magma oceans by comets and meteors to a green-and-blue orb teeming with life over 3 billion years is the work of paleontologist Andrew Knoll, who will be awarded the Crafoord Prize on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/9idRZ6vs8

Peloton die-hards are sticking with the flailing company

Just as its classes promise, Peloton itself has been getting quite a robust workout lately as it deals with a series of unfortunate events. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/32GcKWW

Inside the $128 million heist that shocked the world

It took at least nine hard blows from an ax to smash the glass case in Dresden's historic Green Vault. Once the glass shattered, the two masked thieves grabbed 21 priceless diamond-studded artifacts and disappeared. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/DQJnX1hcy

Italy's ruling parties agree Mattarella should remain president

Italy's ruling parties say they have asked Sergio Mattarella to remain president after a chaotic week of voting where parties failed to agree on a new candidate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/3ovEN3h

'We've got a chance to win it all!': NBA superstar Joel Embiid discusses his love of Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations

At approximately 11am on Saturday, January 29th, in the Philadelphia area of the United States, a 27-year-old man is intending to ease his seven-foot frame into a chair -- or perhaps remain standing -- and turn on the device of his choosing, to spend 90 minutes consumed by the events unfolding on a soccer field in his birthplace of Yaoundé, Cameroon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/3s0krA3

Ashleigh Barty becomes first home Australian Open singles champion since 1978

Ashleigh Barty became the first home Australian Open champion since 1978 after beating grand slam final debutante Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 in Saturday's final. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/3u9Y9hH

Apple Music trolls Spotify by calling itself 'the home of Neil Young'

Just a day after Spotify agreed to remove Neil Young's music from its service, Apple Music trolled its streaming rival by giving the musician some rock star treatment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3IMuyyW

Iranian women allowed to watch landmark moment as Iran qualifies for World Cup in Qatar

Iranian women were allowed to share a landmark moment as Iran secured qualification on Thursday for November's World Cup in Qatar. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3KSfq56

US to block millions for Egypt over human rights

The Biden administration has decided to deny $130 million of military aid allocated for Egypt over the country's failure to comply with human rights conditions laid out by the State Department, according to a senior State Department official, congressional sources and activists. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/34aNiJz

Hiker falls 700 feet to his death while trying to take a photo

A hiker in Arizona slipped and fell hundreds of feet to his death Monday after trying to take a photo in Lost Dutchman State Park, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3AFAOFT

The Italian village that doesn't speak Italian

Nicknamed Italy's "Little Provence," Sancto Lucio de Coumboscuro is an isolated village in almost every sense. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3GYHO31

'Working through list of missiles': Expert on North Korea testing

CNN's Paula Hancocks reports as North Korea is believed to have launched a sixth missile test -- a record for the month of January. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3499Eet

US Coast Guard finds 5 dead from capsized vessel off Florida coas

After finding five bodies off Florida's Atlantic coast, the US Coast Guard announced Thursday it officially suspended its search for the remaining 34 people missing after a vessel capsized over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3u0QSkq

Xiomara Castro becomes Honduras' first female president

Xiomara Castro was sworn in as Honduras' first female president Thursday in the capital, Tegucigalpa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/32GBuOW

Xiomara Castro becomes Honduras' first female president

Xiomara Castro was sworn in as Honduras' first female president Thursday in the capital, Tegucigalpa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/32GBuOW

27 drug smugglers killed at Jordan-Syria border, Jordanian army says

Jordanian soldiers killed 27 armed drug smugglers as they tried to enter the country from Syria on Thursday, an army spokesman said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3g5FD1M

Gold is shining again as stocks wobble and cryptos melt down

Stocks have slumped this year. So has bitcoin. But gold, by comparison, has had a fairly solid start to the year. The price of the yellow metal is roughly unchanged, hovering just below $1,800 an ounce. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r44QA7

The construct of 'virginity' is putting girls' lives at risk. It's time for it to go

On Monday, the British government moved to make hymenoplasty, or "virginity repair" surgery -- with or without consent -- illegal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g1EEQ6

Kerry hosts world's largest carbon emitters in first forum since UN climate summit

John Kerry on Thursday is hosting his first major international climate meeting of the year with the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3AJ2VnJ

This movie's iconic ending is completely different in China

More than two decades after its release, "Fight Club" has been given a very different ending in China — and this time, the authorities win. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/32wQT4a

Cuba calls on Biden to restaff embassies, normalize relations following CIA 'Havana Syndrome' report

A high-ranking official in Cuba's foreign ministry is calling for the Biden administration to restore relations with the island in light of a recent CIA report that found most "Havana syndrome" cases were unlikely to have been caused by a foreign power. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/3KJvoOR

US-backed Kurdish forces recapture Syrian prison days after ISIS attack

US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) regained control of a prison in northeast Syria where ISIS fighters launched an attack last week, a spokesman for the Kurdish-led alliance said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/35eZqJZ

US suggests Winter Olympics could influence Russia's military planning in Ukraine

A senior US official suggested Wednesday that the Winter Olympics beginning next week in China could affect Russian President Vladimir Putin's calculations over a possible invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/34ae9p4

A Covid-stricken Australian aid ship is heading for virus-free Tonga

More than 20 Covid-19 cases have been identified aboard an Australian navy ship sailing to disaster-hit Tonga, complicating aid efforts to the virus-free Pacific island nation as Japan halted its relief mission due to a separate outbreak among crew members. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/348SNs2

Federal prosecutors looking at fake certifications falsely declaring Trump's victory in 2020

• McConnell has warning of sorts for GOP candidates running on Trump's false claims from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3u0aVzu

RFK Jr. apologizes after wife Cheryl Hines calls anti-vaccine comments 'reprehensible'

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts to NBA legend's anti-vaxx conspiracy

Following Gonzaga University's decision to suspend Utah Jazz hall-of-famer John Stockton's season tickets, fellow NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Stockton's untruthful Covid vaccine claims push a 'dumb jocks' stereotype for athletes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3H1Cj3G

How 24 hours in January became a nightmare for Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump is entangled in several legal battles that are all unfolding in ways that could be his biggest impediment to a run in 2024. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza details how three of those battles became more troublesome for Trump within 24 hours. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qZSrgD

'Flying car' gets greenlight to take flight

The AirCar, a concept car from manufacturer Klein Vision, has been given the greenlight to take flight in Slovakia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3H5tYfm

First on CNN: Bank of America is giving workers $1 billion of stock

Bank of America is handing out $1 billion worth of restricted stock to virtually its entire workforce as the bank seeks to gain an upper hand in the war for talent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Awm1gI

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are taking the Australian Open by storm

Had you taken a stroll past the Kia Arena in Melbourne this week, you could have been forgiven for assuming that a rock and roll festival was taking place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3tZWawG

Toddler spent $2K shopping on his parents phone. They found out when the packages arrived

Toddler orders almost $2,000 of furniture from Walmart. CNN's Jeanne Moos talked to the proud parents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r8f0Qp

7 injured after F-35 jet crashes on US aircraft carrier in South China Sea

The pilot of a US F-35 jet ejected as his jet crashed on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in the South China Sea injuring seven, the US Pacific Fleet said in a statement Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3H10xej

Biden caught on hot mic calling Fox reporter 'a stupid son of a b*tch'

President Joe Biden was heard calling a reporter from the Fox channel a "stupid son of a b*tch" on a hot microphone following a White House event Monday afternoon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ArHabO

CNN analyst: Pompeo's remarks are 'a green light to Putin'

CNN Global Analyst Kimberly Dozier joins Newsroom to discuss recent comments made by Mike Pompeo, the former Secretary of State under Trump, on Fox about Russian leader Vladimir Putin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/359QWDU

Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election results in Georgia to be probed by special grand jury

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Hamid Karzai reacts to his 2001 warning to Amanpour

Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai talks to Christiane Amanpour about the Taliban, women and the future of Afghanistan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nUSpEB

Boris Johnson attended a gathering for his birthday during UK lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday with a gathering at his official residence in June 2020 while the United Kingdom was in its first Covid-19 lockdown, a spokesperson said Monday, marking the latest scandal for the country's leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fRIkDZ

A cruise ship had an arrest warrant waiting in Miami. So it took passengers to the Bahamas

A cruise ship heading to Miami changed course to the Bahamas Saturday after a US judge issued an arrest warrant for the ship due to unpaid fuel bills. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35dFN53

Lebanon's Hariri withdraws from politics, leaving sectarian vacuum behind

Lebanon's former Prime Minister Saad Hariri has pulled out of politics, ending a turbulent 17-year career and throwing the crisis-ridden country into further uncertainty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fS5El5

Enormous superyacht squeezes under bridges

It's not every day that you spot an 80-meter superyacht squeezing under a bridge with just a few inches of clearance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3ItTefH

Gonzaga University suspends Hall of Famer John Stockton's season tickets over his defiance of Covid-19 mask mandate

Gonzaga University has suspended season tickets for one of its most notable alumni and Hall of Fame basketball player John Stockton after he refused to comply with the school's mask mandates at games, he said in an interview with The Spokesman-Review in Washington. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3KvR5lv

'Succession' star says this is how Trump would fare in the show's fictional world

CNN's Jim Acosta sits down with "Succession" actor Brian Cox about the show's parallels to the Trump family and playing the character Logan Roy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3KzgNFD

UK Royal Navy seizes more than $20 million worth of drugs in Gulf of Oman

The British Royal Navy has seized more than a ton of illicit drugs worth almost £15 million ($20.3 million) in the Gulf of Oman, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/346qL0E

At least 16 killed, several injured in nightclub fire in Cameroon's capital

At least 16 people were killed after a fire tore through a nightclub in Cameroon's capital city Yaoundé early on Sunday morning, according to the country's government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3GTW50U

Inflation is soaring. Should the Fed unleash 'shock and awe'?

The Bank of England has already started to raise interest rates to fight inflation. The Federal Reserve is likely to follow soon. But how aggressive will America's central bank be? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3Ipbx5q

Bologna face masks and new M&Ms: 4 ways your food got weird this week

From M&Ms' mascots becoming more inclusive to a bologna face mask, there was lots of wild food news this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/340J1bq

Remote nation in the Pacific goes into lockdown for the first time

• 'I've got terminal cancer. Here's why I'm prioritizing travel' • 22 places added to 'very high' travel risk list • United Airlines flight to Tel Aviv turns around due to 'disruptive passengers' from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3nOGCI3

Sinema censured by Arizona Democrats over filibuster stance that blocked voting rights legislation

The Arizona Democratic Party's executive board announced Saturday it formally censured Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for voting to maintain the Senate's filibuster rules, effectively blocking Democrats' voting legislation, a key priority for the party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rEVE4c

The epic standoff that created the 60-vote Senate

Democrats failed spectacularly this week to change filibuster rules in the Senate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qSiPJ3

Bitcoin value tumbles almost 50% since record November

Bitcoin has lost almost half its value since its November high, with cryptocurrency prices continuing to plunge as major economies look to curb their growing popularity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qQm57I

Former Trump campaign adviser acknowledges being part of 2020 fake electors plot

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US Embassy in Kyiv asks State Dept. to authorize departure of nonessential personnel

The US Embassy in Kyiv has requested that the State Department authorize the departure of all nonessential staff and their families, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/33RWfY5

Stunning find discovered hiding in the ocean's 'twilight zone'

The ocean depths are as mysterious as the infinite abyss of space beyond our planet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nNp2E8

Dead animals wash up on Peru beaches after oil spill

The spill is being blamed on a volcanic eruption in Tonga, which triggered huge waves that hit a tanker as it was being unloaded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3GVCRrN

Trump had a very bad week. Here's why

CNN's Sara Murray looks back at the mounting legal woes facing former President Donald Trump and his organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nNDUm6

'Let me just stop you there': CNN anchor presses GOP candidate over critical race theory

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks with Alaska GOP congressional candidate Randy Purham over his opposition to critical race theory, which he calls "Marxist." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qLt2Hf

Woman appears to spit on 8-year-old Jewish child

Police are looking for a woman in New York City, accused of harassing and spiting on three children. Brynn Gingras reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tNrcaX

Photos from Ukraine's front lines, where soldiers brace for possible attack

About 500 yards away from Russian-backed separatists, a group of Ukrainian soldiers waits for a fight it's sure is coming. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3GRTdlg

A backpack with baby gear led police to a devastating discovery

A backpack containing baby gear uncovered during a human smuggling investigation in Minnesota helped lead police to a devastating discovery near the US-Canada border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3GTKI9h

Airstrikes kill 70 people and knock out internet in Yemen

• Analysis: A drone attack in Abu Dhabi could mark dangerous turning point for Middle East from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3FPkFi7

Canadian high school named after Prince Andrew to be renamed

The Prince Andrew High School in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will be renamed as the sex abuse civil case against the British royal continues moving forward in the United States, school officials say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3Inv1Yg

Canadian school named after Prince Andrew to change name

Prince Andrew High School in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, says that it will rename the school as the sex abuse civil case against the British royal continues to move forward in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/3Inv1Yg

'Huge explosion' in Ghana after vehicle carrying mining explosives hits motorcycle

A "huge explosion" in Ghana on Thursday was caused by a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle carrying explosives to be used in mining, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3qHArYa

Emergency order to address green crab infestation in Washington

Washington state is taking action to tackle an infestation of European green crabs after an exponential increase in the invasive species. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/33NkUNr

Peloton stock tumbles on report that it is halting production

Peloton shares sank 20% Thursday after it was reported to have temporarily halted production of its bike and treadmill products because waning consumer demand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nI035c

Judges reveal why Novak Djokovic had to miss Australian Open

Three judges who unanimously rejected Novak Djokovic's bid to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open have revealed their reasons for the ruling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3KvyZQG

Why is 5G interfering with airplanes?

The attempt to roll out amped up mobile service across the United States has been a bit of a mess. The aviation industry and transportation regulators are worried about new 5G antennas interfering with a key type of aircraft altimeter that's essential for landing planes in bad weather. But wireless carriers and telecom regulators have said there's nothing to fear. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3Ahe2E0

Europe rolled out 5G without disrupting flight schedules. Here's how

Major international airlines are canceling flights to the United States over aviation industry fears that 5G technology could interfere with crucial onboard instruments. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3nERE2i

Tech stocks are hurtling toward a correction

Persistently high inflation has dealt investors a wake-up call this year, sending them scrambling to re-engineer their portfolios in anticipation of more aggressive action from the Federal Reserve. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3qEIc14

US extradites second suspect in assassination of Haiti's President

The United States has extradited a second suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who was killed in his bedroom last July. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/3qHRSru

Three children killed as temperatures plummet in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan

Three Syrian children have died, with hundreds of thousands of people "at great risk" following heavy winter storms in Syria and neighboring countries, according to humanitarian organization CARE. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3tIlJlG

Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood

A Palestinian family has been removed from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem in an overnight operation carried out by Israeli police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3GKft0m

Republicans refuse to comply with Schiff's request to get tested before committee briefing

Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said the panel's chairman, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California, has requested that members receive a negative Covid test before they participate in an upcoming committee briefing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FKDpzs

'Unity is elusive' as Biden enters second year as president

A year has passed since Joe Biden became president. CNN's Jeff Zeleny looks at the Biden administration's successes and struggles over the past 12 months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3In9qiR

Rabbi recounts moment he escaped from synagogue gunman

CNN's Wolf Blitzer speaks with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who recounts the moment he and three others escaped after a gunman held them hostage for 11 hours at Congregation Beth Israel, a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fyqQwx

Florida woman walking her dog survives bear attack

A woman walking her dog was attacked and injured by a bear, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3AdD0o7

Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle's phone records subpoenaed by January 6 committee

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol has subpoenaed and obtained records of phone numbers associated with one of former President Donald Trump's children, Eric Trump, as well as Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is engaged to Donald Trump Jr., sources tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3AdwRIc

'Expose each and every level': Lawmaker makes promise for Jan. 6 hearings

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), a member of the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot, previews what to expect from upcoming Congressional hearings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rnbwZ8

US basketball player Sonny Weems racially abused by fans in China

American basketball player Sonny Weems has been subjected to racial abuse from fans while playing in China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3fBuwxt

Analysis: A drone attack in Abu Dhabi could mark a dangerous turning point for the Middle East. Here's what to know

A deadly drone attack in the heart of the United Arab Emirates' capital has thrust the Middle East into uncharted waters at a time when the region's leaders have sought to heal years-long rifts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/33N0MuF

Jury orders Cracker Barrel to pay man $9.4M after he was served glass filled with chemical

A jury in Marion County, Tennessee, ordered Cracker Barrel to pay a man $9.4 million after it found the company at fault for serving him a glass filled with a chemical instead of water. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33lcqNS

How Republicans are driving the national agenda

Republican-controlled state legislatures across the country are approving a wave of new voting restrictions on virtually party-line votes that require only a simple majority to pass. The US Supreme Court has likewise decided the key voting rights rulings that helped trigger this surge of state legislation on a party-line, majority-vote basis over the past decade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tC9HtN

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 22 people

An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3rq4aDZ

An Arizona Trump rally and voting rights march underscore the fight for democracy

Two events -- a Trump rally and a voting rights march -- in the same state on the same day this Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend encapsulated a nation at odds with itself about the future of its democracy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3GCPisd

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 22 people

An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rq4aDZ

Sudanese forces kill at least seven during anti-coup protests, medics say

At least seven protesters were shot dead by Sudanese security forces on Monday during anti-coup rallies in the capital Khartoum, according to the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee (SCDC). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3FH1A1r

Italian fashion pioneer Nino Cerruti dies at 91

Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Nino Cerruti died Saturday at the age of 91, the Italian family business Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3IeP37p

Microsoft finds 'destructive' malware in Ukraine

Destructive malware capable of wiping data has appeared on dozens of computer systems at Ukrainian organizations, including government agencies, non-profits and technology organizations, Microsoft has warned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3nxhOEb

Nurse caught on video allegedly administering fake vaccine

An Italian nurse was caught on camera allegedly giving a fake dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to a couple. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Fzt5N

Former Miss Universe asked to 'cover-up' before boarding flight, sister says

The former Miss Universe was asked to change into a more appropriate outfit before boarding an American Airlines flight to Cabo, according to her sister, who documented the incident on Instagram. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3K8gama

Prices are soaring. How high can they go?

Americans have watched prices spike during the pandemic. By the end of 2021, one inflation measure was near a four-decade high while another hit two records in a row. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3FINbCh

The world's largest money manager just hit $10 trillion in assets. Here's where it's invested

The stock market boom has created an insatiable appetite for exchange-traded funds, which make it easy for traders to invest in many of the world's top companies all at once. That's great news for BlackRock, the world's largest money manager. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/33C3DXy

China is risking a big hit to the economy and supply chains with zero-Omicron approach

The Chinese government's unwavering insistence on stamping out any trace of the coronavirus is facing its biggest test yet as authorities grapple with Omicron's quickening spread. And it could cost the world's second largest economy dearly this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3tulgmO

FBI assisting in hostage situation at Texas synagogue

The FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting a hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, according to Colleyville Police Sgt. Dara Nelson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qvaLOa

Downing Street held gatherings dubbed 'wine-time Fridays' during lockdowns

Staff at 10 Downing Street held gatherings dubbed "wine-time Fridays" during England's coronavirus lockdowns, British tabloid newspaper The Mirror reported on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3Fx6E8T

Opinion: Djokovic saga shows the absurd confusion of Australia's Covid-19 fortress

Many tennis commentators say Novak Djokovic is all but unbeatable in Australia. He is, after all, the winner of a remarkable nine Australian Open Grand Slam titles. And, as the Australian government discovered this week, it hasn't proven easy to defeat him in a court of law, either. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3rbzSVz

Men tried to smuggle $340,000 worth of cocaine in baked beans tins

Two men have been jailed for attempting to smuggle $341,875 (£250,000) worth of cocaine in baked beans and condensed coconut milk tins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3qsNcWs

Ruling against Prince Andrew is another win for Child Victims Act's lookback window

In his ruling that a child sexual abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew can move ahead, Judge Lewis Kaplan took several pages to flatly reject the royal's argument that the law undergirding the entire case is unconstitutional. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/33Cudzw

Judge sets tentative sentencing date for convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced in June after being found guilty last month on five federal charges. Judge Alison Nathan set a tentative date of June 28. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33BBgsg

Why House candidate left the GOP

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks with US House candidate for Alaska, Gregg Brelsfod about his decision to leave the Republican Party and run as an independent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3noz9PG

US officials believe Russia arrested hacker responsible for Colonial Pipeline attack

The US believes that Russia's domestic intelligence agency has arrested the hacker responsible for the May ransomware attack that forced a major US fuel pipeline to shut down for days, a senior Biden administration official told reporters Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3FqRstH

British energy company apologizes after sending thousands of customers socks during heating crisis

A large British energy firm apologized to its customers Friday after sending them socks advising them to turn the heat down in the midst of the country's energy crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/33EQNb3

North Korean hackers said to have stolen nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency last year

North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, making it one of the most lucrative years to date for cybercriminals in the severely isolated country, according to a new report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3nuKEFc

School apologizes after offering shapewear to school girls

One Mississippi middle school's attempt at addressing girls' body image concerns sparked outrage among parents, forcing the school to backtrack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33AbnZR

US Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for big businesses

The Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden's vaccine or testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ri0Zyk

Woman connected to Chinese Communist Party 'seeking to covertly interfere in UK politics,' MI5 says

The United Kingdom's domestic spy agency has warned that an "agent of the Chinese government" has been actively working to "subvert" the processes of Parliament, a senior British lawmaker said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3npxFom

US warns Russia is sounding 'drumbeats of war' against Ukraine as crisis talks end with no breakthrough

A senior US official warned Thursday that the "drumbeat of war is sounding loud" following a week's worth of diplomacy between the West and Russia that wrapped up Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3zWZF7G

Kyrsten Sinema delivers fatal blow to Democrats' voting rights fight

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona reiterated from the Senate floor Thursday that she is not backing off her position to uphold the filibuster, less than an hour before President Joe Biden arrived on Capitol Hill to pitch Democrats on eradicating it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qnbX6q

California Gov. denies parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has denied parole for Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a source tells CNN's Jake Tapper. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3I1qVF4

See volcano's miles-long lava flow

The Wolf volcano, in the Galapagos, erupted without warning in early January, after seven years of "relative calm," according to local authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3GsKJkf

Rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, injuring two civilians

A woman and a child were wounded when several rockets hit Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, including the US embassy, on Thursday, the embassy and Iraqi military said in statements. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3flrYTV

GOP congressman apologizes for comparing DC vaccine protocols to Nazi Germany

Ohio Republican Rep. Warren Davidson apologized on Thursday for comparing Washington, DC's Covid-19 safety protocols to Nazi Germany. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3reEkD4

RNC plans to prohibit future presidential nominees from participating in election debates

The Republican National Committee said Thursday in a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates that it is prepared to "prohibit future Republican nominees from participating in CPD-sponsored debates" unless the commission makes a number of significant changes to its procedure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3GqDBEZ

Korean automakers outsold Honda in the US for the first time

In 2021, Honda was outsold in the United States by the combined forces of two South Korean brands, Hyundai and Kia. Taken together, the two Seoul-based brands ranked fifth in US sales, delivering 1,439,497 cars, trucks and minivans. Japan-based Honda sold 1,309,222. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3r6WFlo

Zero-Covid China fights to contain Omicron as restrictions tighten in major city

China's northern port city of Tianjin and central province of Henan have further tightened Covid restrictions as the highly contagious Omicron variant continues to spread, posing the gravest challenge yet to the country's zero-Covid strategy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3qgMM5q

Italian Catholic, Jewish leaders condemn use of Nazi flag at church funeral

Italian Catholic and Jewish leaders on Tuesday condemned as outrageous an episode in which right-wing extremists put a flag with a swastika on a coffin outside a church after a religious funeral and gave Nazi salutes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3K2bOwY

Djokovic admits he didn't immediately isolate after positive Covid test

Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last month -- but denied knowing he had the virus when attending public events. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ql96uQ

MLB star pinch hits for local elementary school hurt by staff shortages

Schools around the country have been experiencing teacher shortages, but one elementary school had a Major League Baseball star help pick up some of the slack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FhD1YT