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Putin's plan to prop up the ruble is working. For now

The barrage of sanctions imposed by the West following Russia's invasion of Ukraine decimated the ruble. But one month after the tanks rolled, the currency has made a full recovery and is now trading at levels seen prior to the war. How is that possible? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/knmJpAP

Evacuation buses headed to Mariupol, Ukraine says, amid intense shelling in region

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'The last straw': Former oligarch on renouncing Russian citizenship

CNN's Hadas Gold speaks to Leonid Nevzlin, a former oligarch who moved to Israel nearly 20 years ago, on his decision to publicly renounce his Russian citizenship. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Lqi5TKm

Scientists sequence the complete human genome for the first time

In 2003, the Human Genome Project made history when it sequenced 92% of the human genome. But for nearly two decades since, scientists have struggled to decipher the remaining 8%. Now, a team of nearly 100 scientists from the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium has unveiled the complete human genome -- the first time it's been sequenced in its entirety, the researchers say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ilU6TtI

Germans 'will be poorer' because of the war in Ukraine

Germany "will be poorer" because of Russia's assault on Ukraine, the government's economy minister has warned, as soaring energy prices fuel record inflation and threaten to tip Europe's biggest economy into a recession. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vgUyxRT

Ukrainian members of parliament slam Russia peace talks as a 'smokescreen'

A delegation of Ukrainian lawmakers visiting Washington, DC, on Wednesday said they believe Russia is just using peace talks with Ukraine as a "smokescreen" for their forces to regroup and re-strategize in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HRern3B

Violence in eastern Colombia has left 130 dead this year, UN says

Some 130 people have been killed and more than 3,000 have been forcibly displaced this year as violence has surged in eastern Colombia, according to the United Nations and the Catholic Church. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/3iuVXwd

'This city is crying as it mourns its war dead': Amanpour visits Kyiv suburb

Christiane Amanpour reports from Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv, the subject of ongoing bombardments despite Russia's pledges of de-escalation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/iyXHGFD

Trial for ISIS member accused in deaths of several Americans gets underway

The trial of an ISIS fighter accused of assisting in the kidnapping, torture and death of several Americans, Europeans and other foreign nationals from 2012 to 2015 began Tuesday in Alexandria, Virginia, with opening statements from each side. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2aP8BXN

US imposes new sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program

The Biden administration on Wednesday enacted new sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program in response to a missile attack on Erbil in Iraq earlier this month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/OauJvzi

The double standard with Hunter Biden's laptop is worse than you think

"Attorney General Garland, do your job -- so that we can do ours," declared an exasperated Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia on Monday night as part of her work as a member of the January 6 House select committee. Luria and others on the committee expressed frustration with Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice still not acting on the December 14, 2021, vote by the House recommending criminal charges against former Donald Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for defying a congressional subpoena. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/VvIYEtj

The great resignation continues: 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs last month

The worker shortage has been a hallmark of the pandemic economy -- and it's far from getting resolved. In February, US businesses had 11.3 million job openings to fill, slightly more than economists had predicted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/v80Tq5K

Trump brazenly asks Putin to release dirt about Biden's family

In a new interview published Tuesday, former President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release any damaging information he has about the Biden family, in a brazen request for domestic political assistance from America's top adversary. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/biM921s

At least five dead in shooting near Tel Aviv

Five people were killed in a shooting near Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police, marking the third such attack in Israel within a week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/wgu3hZT

US skeptical of Russian claims it's scaling back the war in Ukraine

President Joe Biden and other American officials voiced extreme caution Tuesday at signals Russia is scaling back its military operations near Kyiv, suggesting they were waiting to see stronger signs of de-escalation before making an assessment of Moscow's intentions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/n3dLjJo

Pluto has giant ice volcanoes that could hint at the possibility of life

Images of Pluto captured by NASA's New Horizons mission have revealed a new surprise: ice volcanoes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/CTG93zV

Canadian Indigenous leaders push for residential schools apology in Pope Francis meeting

Pope Francis on Monday met Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada residential schools who are seeking a papal apology for the harm inflicted for decades on Indigenous children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LHViPyz

Canadian Indigenous leaders push for residential schools apology in Pope Francis meeting

Pope Francis on Monday met Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada residential schools who are seeking a papal apology for the harm inflicted for decades on Indigenous children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/LHViPyz

We're nearing a recession, if this always-accurate indicator is right again

The bond market just flashed a warning sign that has correctly predicted almost every recession over the past 60 years: an inversion of the US Treasury note yield curve. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yKLZCjl

This Russian voted against annexing Crimea in 2014. Now he's fighting for Ukraine

CNN Christiane Amanpour speaks with Russian dissident Ilya Ponomarev, who voted against the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, about the current state of the war after he joined the Ukrainian forces. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xvX2jAP

Ryusuke Hamaguchi is as surprised as anyone by the Oscars love for 'Drive My Car'

When writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi first laid eyes on the red Saab 900 Turbo at the center of his award-winning film "Drive My Car," he knew it was the one. Over thirty years old and in immaculate condition, the car was perfect. It needed to be -- he'd be spending a lot of time inside. "It almost feels like the best casting that I've ever done," Hamaguchi recalled in a video interview with CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XAw2ZYy

Ring camera captures car swerving before plowing into home

In Jacksonville, Florida, a neighbor's Ring surveillance camera caught the moment a car crashed into a home across the street. The driver, passenger, and a woman sitting on the home's front lawn were transported to the hospital and are recovering. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2hTYIV7

Key moments from Seoul Fashion Week

Korean culture has spread across the world like wildfire in recent years, with the hugely successful K-pop, K-film and K-beauty sectors attracting insatiable interest. Now, South Korea is looking to take its fashion industry to the next level, too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/IalxSXs

Jared Kushner expected to appear before January 6 committee

Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former senior adviser to then-President Donald Trump, is expected to appear this week before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, according to two sources familiar with the planning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ayKD48u

Shanghai locks down 10 million people at a time

Many countries around the world have decided to live with the coronavirus, even as a new subvariant fuels another wave of infections. But China is an extremely important exception. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fU2wKms

Standout looks from the Oscars 2022 red carpet

Celebrities are arriving on the red carpet for Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GemBXzJ

Why Amazon makes you click a box to redeem coupons

Saving money can take a little extra effort: clipping coupons, searching for a promotional code, signing up for an email list.... from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KEAYWI7

El Salvador proclaims state of emergency as homicides soar

El Salvador's legislative assembly approved a state of emergency law early Sunday to tackle a spiraling homicide rate -- driven by gangs Barrio 18 and MS-13 -- after the country's police forces reported 62 homicides on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/VxDQkIU

Recession risks are 'uncomfortably high and moving higher,' Mark Zandi says

The war in Ukraine. Red-hot inflation. And rapid interest rate hikes. The economic recovery that began two years ago faces credible threats that could lead to its premature demise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LRMtxdc

A no brainer if you're looking for a one-card wallet

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Max Verstappen claims first win of F1 season after enthralling battle with Charles LeClerc at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling battle with Charles LeClerc. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HliahRY

F1 driver Mick Schumacher released from hospital after crash during qualifying of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Formula One driver Mick Schumacher said he was "OK" after he was transported to the hospital Saturday following a scary crash during the qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, according to a post from his Twitter account. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/j5BGNcg

All people on board China airliner reported dead in Monday's crash

All 132 people on board the China Eastern Airlines jetliner that crashed Monday are dead, official sources said Saturday night, according to Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/CaTiyZw

8 takeaways from Biden's trip to Europe

President Joe Biden used a last-minute trip to Europe this week to rally the world's democracies and announce more actions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, while also causing a geopolitical stir with one of the final lines from his speech in Poland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7OyBYq5

Perfect strangers are offering their holiday homes to help refugees rest and recover

On 24 February, as she watched the news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Desislava Tosheva was staring at her couch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/IAF3tQU

These are some of the historical sites at risk in Kyiv

When Vladimir Putin's forces last approached a capital city, they leveled it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zFn8gJa

This week in travel: Covid holdouts finally opening doors and a cult candy sweeps the world

This week at CNN Travel, we're eating our dinner out of the world's coolest toothpaste tube, dreaming about sunny Indonesian beaches and admiring the latest developments in British mass transit. Come along for the ride, won't you? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/woVJr9K

Putin spokesman refuses to rule out use of nuclear weapons if Russia faced an 'existential threat'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's chief spokesman has conceded that Russia has yet to achieve any of its military goals in Ukraine and refused to deny that Moscow could resort to the use of nuclear weapons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/D6wbupc

Ukrainian family: 11-year-old girl shot in face by Russian soldier

CNN's Ivan Watson reports from inside a children's ward in Ukraine and talks to an 11-year-old girl who was shot in the face by a Russian soldier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gCkUy7m

Antarctic ice shelf nearly the size of Los Angeles collapsed as temperatures soared to 40 above normal

An ice shelf in Antarctica nearly the size of Los Angeles disintegrated in mid-March within days of extraordinary warmth on the continent, scientists say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PVAfSka

Russia claims 'first stage' in Ukraine is over as its advances appear stalled

A top Russian general gave some of the most detailed public remarks to date on Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, claiming on Friday that the "first stage" of Russia's military plan is now complete, with their primary focus now centered on eastern Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/abdP39h

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers sixth mass bleaching event

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is suffering its sixth mass bleaching due to heat stress caused by climate change, the reef's managers confirmed Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Zb7Wxph

Smoke plume seen after Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility ahead of Formula 1 race weekend

Smoke was seen rising after a Houthi-claimed attack on an Aramco oil storage facility in Jeddah, a senior official in Saudi Arabia said Friday, as Formula 1 fans headed to the country's second-largest city ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7OgkaPX

'Increasing information' corroborating existence of mass graves in Mariupol

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Massive Antarctic ice shelf collapses as temperatures soar to 40F above normal

An ice shelf in Antarctica nearly the size of Los Angeles disintegrated in mid-March within days of extraordinary warmth on the continent, scientists say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/PVAfSka

'Utter destruction': CNN reporter reacts to scenes of devastation in Mariupol

CNN's Fred Pleitgen reacts to video from the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine, showing destroyed buildings and a dead body laying in the street. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NBLHnME

'A fight between good and evil': The Klitschko brothers on the battle for Ukraine

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko scratches his head after a conference call with another foreign leader, the bags under his eyes revealing the sleepless nights the Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital have afforded him.   from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6kymJET

Ukrainian crew member who tried to sink a yacht linked to an oligarch: 'It was my first step for the war with Russia'

For 10 years, Taras Ostapchuk worked at what many might consider a dream job, as the chief engineer for the Lady Anastasia, a luxurious 156-foot yacht that cruised mostly from one upscale port to another across the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kpQHDqS

What the children's books Ted Cruz referenced at Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing really say

Ted Cruz thrust several books into the spotlight after his puzzling line of questioning at Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/y47jt09

Nearly half of foreign businesses in Hong Kong are planning to relocate

Foreign businesses have for decades reaped the benefits of setting up shop in Hong Kong, a historically stable, expat-friendly finance hub at the doorstep of mainland China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RzWrZkL

Madeleine Albright predicted Putin's strategic disaster in Ukraine

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William and Kate face protests on royal tour of Caribbean

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their royal tour of the Caribbean in Jamaica on Wednesday, having arrived Tuesday hours after protests were held calling on the monarchy to apologize and pay reparations for its historical role in the slave trade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9gkjFVq

Australian megachurch founder steps down amid allegations of misconduct

Brian Houston, the founder of Australian megachurch Hillsong, stepped down from his role as global senior pastor amid an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct towards two women, the church announced on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/re23MkA

Inside a rare US meeting with a Russian general in Moscow

A rare face-to-face meeting between Russian and US military officials last week led to an "outburst" of emotion from a normally stoic Russian general, a "revealing moment" that the Americans present believe hinted at larger morale problems in Russia's military, according to a closely held US military readout of what transpired. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/G5zesa3

Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies

Madeleine Albright, the first woman US secretary of state, who helped steer Western foreign policy in the aftermath of the Cold War, has died. She was 84 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/sNZDFRr

Brittney Griner: US embassy in Moscow finds US basketball player 'in good condition' after getting consular access

An official from the US embassy in Moscow found US basketball player Brittney Griner to be "in good condition," after they were recently granted consular access to the American athlete who is being detained in Russia, US State Department spokesman Ned Price told CNN on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0KvzVh1

Mackenzie Scott has given $3.8 billion to 465 organizations since June

Mackenzie Scott said Wednesday she has donated more than $3.8 billion to 465 organizations since June. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/c12Suhf

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid-19

White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Tuesday that she has tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time and is experiencing mild symptoms, less than one day before President Joe Biden is scheduled to depart for his trip to Brussels and Warsaw. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ORT7UYG

Tornadoes toss truck, send shoppers fleeing in Texas

At least 20 tornadoes have been reported across Texas and Oklahoma. Local officials have reported minor injuries and no fatalities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oWK8Q9B

More penalties for passengers from rowdy Cancun party flight

New penalties have been issued against some of the passengers who made headlines for their raucous behavior on a chartered flight from Montreal, Canada, to Cancun, Mexico, just before New Year's Eve last year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Rg50bWr

No survivors found after China's worst air disaster in more than a decade

No survivors of a China Eastern Airlines plane crash have been found after a second day of search efforts, Chinese investigators said late Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/T9pH5su

Nicaragua sentences ex-presidential candidate

Former Nicaraguan presidential candidate Cristiana Chamorro Barrios was sentenced to eight years in prison for financial crimes on Monday, according to a Nicaraguan human rights non-governmental organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qm0KIGl

Nicaragua sentences ex-presidential candidate to 8 years in prison amid wider opposition crackdown

Former Nicaraguan presidential candidate Cristiana Chamorro Barrios was sentenced to eight years in prison for financial crimes on Monday, according to a Nicaraguan human rights non-governmental organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/qm0KIGl

'She loved every day of her life.' Family and friends pay tribute to Ukrainian journalist killed in Kyiv

The parents of Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova say the death of their daughter, killed while reporting on the war in their homeland, has helped them to discover a lot more about her life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/coXdePY

Hatchet-wielding attacker at Canada mosque charged for possible hate-motivated attack, police say

Mohammad Moiz Omar is facing six charges for what is "believed to be a hate-motivated incident," police say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/r0qAXiy

Google settles with 6 engineers who alleged they faced retaliation for organizing

Google has reached a settlement with six engineers who alleged the company unlawfully retaliated against them over their workplace organizing efforts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O7kBZq1

Strong tornadoes could affect major Southern cities

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) chooses its words carefully. And when they say, "A regional severe weather outbreak -- including potential for significant/damaging tornadoes -- remains evident," they believe a dangerous and robust storm system is taking shape. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cJFW87N

For trans youth's health, the more inclusive adults' language is the better, study says

There is more we can do to make our kids feel seen, accepted and secure -- and it starts with adding more terms for gender identity and sexual orientation to the official forms we give them, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/UToiX8B

The Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let It Go' in a bomb shelter performed her country's national anthem in Poland

A young Ukrainian girl who recently performed a moving rendition of the "Frozen" hit "Let It Go" for her fellow citizens at a Kyiv bomb shelter is safe in Poland. And in an emotional performance from her host country, the girl honored Ukraine with an a cappella version of its national anthem. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/pUymLHX

One person killed and 28 wounded -- including children -- in shooting at Arkansas car show

Police say they are hunting two suspects after gunfire broke out Saturday at a car show in Dumas, Arkansas, killing one person and injuring at least 28, including several children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/lT5F7Vs

Rare snake found in Alabama for just the second time in 60 years

For only the second time in more than 60 years, the elusive Eastern indigo snake has slithered into Alabama. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zMu1Qra

Biden administration formally determines Myanmar's military committed genocide

The Biden administration has formally determined that Myanmar's military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a US official told CNN on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/v2EVt6L

Opinion: Madison Cawthorn's ridiculous attack on Zelensky

Rookie Congressman Madison Cawthorn is paying for his unforced error and proving how difficult it is to play Trump-style politics. It turns out there's more to it than simply flinging nasty rhetoric and sitting back to gloat while others cry foul. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1IZUEYj

Biden administration formally determines Myanmar's military committed genocide

The Biden administration has formally determined that Myanmar's military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a US official told CNN on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/v2EVt6L

The North Pole is suddenly getting a lot more air traffic

The closure of Russian airspace to some international carriers, including many in Europe, has forced airlines to seek alternate routes. For some flights, such as those linking Europe and Southeast Asia, that's especially problematic since Russia, the world's largest country, stands directly in between. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ilCTz30

Meet Winston, a rare bongo born at the Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo has welcomed a rare and adorable addition to its herd: a baby bongo. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/loLgTJQ

Russian cosmonauts spark speculation after arriving at International Space Station in Ukraine's colors

A trio of Russian cosmonauts arrived Friday at the International Space Station wearing bright yellow flight suits trimmed with blue, raising questions about whether the three were showing solidarity with Ukraine by wearing its national colors and rebuking their own government's invasion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/A3qwGBm

Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

Worshipers at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga on Saturday subdued a man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet in what police said was a possible hate crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/t31C5Ja

Detainee in Iran with triple nationality who was released as part of deal with UK is sent back to jail 

One of the three detained British-Iranians who were released as part of a deal signed by the UK has been returned to jail in Tehran, his lawyer told CNN Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/C876Ugk

Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

Worshipers at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga on Saturday subdued a man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet in what police said was a possible hate crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/t31C5Ja

Artemis I moon rocket is a step closer to launch countdown

A mega moon rocket and the Orion spacecraft have finally emerged from their chrysalis and are towering in place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Eo0z3kY

Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

Worshipers at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga on Saturday subdued a man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet in what police said was a possible hate crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/t31C5Ja

The importance of how you spell the Ukrainian President's name

As you've been reading about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, you may have noticed a slight -- but significant -- discrepancy in how different media outlets spell Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's name. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AtVxHsq

Analysis: Queen Elizabeth has outperformed against all odds

If you can't answer the question in this week's headline straight away, it probably says more about her than you. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/atxBXZ4

UK police officer jailed for murder of Sarah Everard charged with more sex crimes

A former London police officer, who was jailed for life last year for a rape and murder that horrified the nation, was charged on Friday with four new counts of indecent assault that took place just weeks earlier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KpljHoW

'We come for our own': How Black volunteers rallied online to help African students in Ukraine

After some of the hundreds of Black students stranded in the besieged city of Sumy, Ukraine, released desperate pleas for help on social media earlier this month, a grassroots group of volunteers sprang into action to help them safely evacuate the war zone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dipLPDV

A Ukrainian bridal brand is making wedding gowns and army assault vests

Ukrainian fashion brand Milla Nova, known for its decadent wedding gowns, is now producing attire for the country's soldiers and medical workers, as Russia continues to launch its brutal attack on the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mcpDZbP

Cuba's anti-government protesters sentenced up to 30 years behind bars

Cuba's Supreme Court sentenced more than 100 protesters in Havana to prison terms that ranged between four and 30 years for violence committed during demonstrations last year, it announced Wednesday in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/AE0Vtcr

Photographer recounts terrifying escape from Mariupol

Editor's note: Sergey Makarov, 34, a photographer from the city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine, told CNN about his experience surviving the Russian siege and his eventual evacuation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/f7StKsO

Biden calls Putin a 'murderous dictator' and 'pure thug'

President Joe Biden on Thursday called Vladimir Putin a "pure thug" and "murderous dictator," his latest pointed attack against the Russian President as the war in Ukraine rages on. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cvprmga

Olympic medalist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

After bolting to Ukraine to escape political persecution in her native Belarus, Olympic swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia never thought she would again be forced to flee, this time to save her family from Russian attack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3OE1txP

Holi is a celebration of love, color and spring

With winter finally coming to an end, millions of people in India -- and other parts of the world home to Hindus -- are gearing up for one of the most joyous celebrations of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QDqErW4

How natural gas contributes to Russia's global influence

It is not just with military might that Russia impacts the world, the country has vast oil and gas reserves. With much of Europe relying on Russian gas, Putin's pipeline diplomacy now has its sights on China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/honYGV8

Covid. War. Inflation. Recession fears. The stock market can't keep up

It's been a year full of worries for investors, from geopolitical conflict to inflation to the pandemic, and it doesn't look like the concerns will ease anytime soon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vkcfMRY

Walmart is hiring 50,000 more workers before May

Walmart is planning to hire more than 50,000 workers in the United States this spring. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XNTvHmq

Biden to mark reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act at White House event

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday afternoon at the White House to mark the long-stalled reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ydB3l49

Chinese stocks have best day in years as Beijing promises to boost economy

Chinese stocks had their best day in years Wednesday as Beijing promised measures to "substantially" boost economic growth and keep financial markets stable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Jh6Ovfu

Here's what Europe is doing to wean off reliance on Russian gas

EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson lays out the steps Europe has taken to find alternative gas sources and reduce reliance on Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kwlKpPH

Girl whose body was found in Arizona desert 62 years ago identified

Sixty-two years ago, a school teacher looking for rocks in an Arizona desert made a horrific discovery: the burned remains of a young girl. Her identity was a mystery and investigators called her "Little Miss Nobody." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QvsTW4Z

Sex traps can lure thousands of male giant hornets to their death, study finds

Watch out giant hornets, your next mating could be your last. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/PvYiLbW

Intel will invest nearly $90 billion in Europe's chipmaking industry

Intel plans to invest up to €80 billion ($89 billion) over the next decade to build up Europe's supply chain for semiconductor chips. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nXyGJZH

Russia is no longer an option for investors. These emerging markets are

For many years, the world's most popular emerging markets have been the so-called BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MeGDCTA

Chelsea made plea for 'sporting integrity,' despite oligarch owner being sanctioned

It's a request that was described as "ironic in the extreme." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WNyqZzj

Why potassium iodide pills are suddenly in high demand

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'Ukraine hated me': Trump's record of support for Russia

CNN's Jake Tapper takes a look at former President Donald Trump's extensive track record of support for Russia and Vladimir Putin as the invasion of Ukraine continues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/FLI2uQB

Ukraine steel plant at risk of emitting hazardous material if hit by bombs

A top steel company that employed nearly 40,000 people in Mariupol, Ukraine, was hit by shelling, forcing thousands of employees to live in bomb shelters, Metinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenko says. The plants can emit hazardous materials if they're hit by bombs while operating, forcing the company to strategize and decrease operations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/umJzxO7

China faces its worst Covid outbreak since 2020

China reported thousands of new local Covid-19 cases Sunday amid the worst outbreak in the country since Wuhan in early 2020, according to the National Health Commission (NHC). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/BvaOVnu

Ethiopia pledges action after video shows uniformed men burning civilians alive

Ethiopia's government said on Saturday it would act against the perpetrators after a video appeared on social media showing armed men, some in military uniforms, burning civilians to death in the country's west. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/yODcAtI

Scientists in the US are flying planes into clouds to make it snow more

With 61% of the contiguous US in drought, wouldn't it be nice if we could just "make it rain" or just "make more snow?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8JcKCHR

Ford will start shipping Explorers without all the parts — and add them later

The auto industry has a saying: You can't build a car with 99% of the parts. But the computer chip shortage is proving that adage wrong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/npOI9ol

'Putin is frustrated': National security adviser on what military base attack reveals

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the deadly Russian airstrike on a large military base near Lviv, Ukraine, which was only miles from the Polish border, shows that Vladimir Putin is frustrated with his forces' progress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qFXhmsn

I stare at my phone, helpless to protect the people who gave me a home in Ukraine

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Thailand lays out fruit buffet for elephants in national celebration

Nearly 60 elephants enjoyed a huge fruit banquet at a Thai botanical park on Sunday as the Southeast Asian country marked its annual Elephant Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3ylq5Uv

Opinion: As a child of war, I know what the Ukrainians are going through

In the early morning of February 24 in New York, hours after Russia started firing missiles near Kyiv, a tweet from The Economist read "In parts of Ukraine, people woke to the sound of sirens and took to their basements; elsewhere some knelt on the streets to pray." If Twitter existed nearly four decades ago, the tweet would have just as accurately described 1980s Tehran. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mZRKqEt

BAFTA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners

The 75th British Academy of Film Awards are being presented Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cQZM0Yw

Dramatic late Havertz winner steals win for Chelsea amid Abramovich turmoil

After one of the most tumultuous weeks in the history of the club, the drama continued for Chelsea on their return home Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/D7Sru2t

The incredible story behind Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck

Sometimes shipwrecks contain sunken treasure, cargoes of gold or jewelry that tempt bounty hunters to risk treacherous seas in pursuit of lucrative rewards. Other shipwrecks are themselves the treasure -- the stories of their ill-fated voyages creating a legend that makes them sparkle far more than any bullion or precious stones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/z09eIEU

Alec Baldwin pointed gun 'against all rules and common sense,' movie armorer says

The armorer on the set of the film "Rust" said she was not called to inspect the gun that ultimately fired a live round, fatally wounding cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/umxByMC

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time FIFA record after scoring his 806th career goal

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 806th career goal in Old Trafford on Saturday, breaking FIFA's all-time record for most goals in competitive matches in men's football history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Upmn0q8

Bismack Biyombo to donate full NBA salary from this season to build hospital in DR Congo and honor late father

Bismack Biyombo will donate his NBA seasonal salary to build a hospital in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and honor his late father, the Phoenix Suns star said Friday. The 29-year-old returned to the NBA in January, signing a contract for the duration of the season with the Suns having not played since the close of the 2020-21 campaign last fall. According to the Spotrac website, Biyombo's contract with the Suns is worth $1.3 million. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/GrWxmN4

War has brought record wheat prices. More problems loom

Svein Tore Holsether says the world is careening toward a food crisis that could affect millions of people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TLYgDf9

Even Deutsche Bank is getting out of Russia

In a significant reversal, Deutsche Bank announced Friday it is planning to shut down its business in Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ew6b1xc

'This is different': Why internet backbone services are cutting off Russia

Big tech platforms have joined the global backlash against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, with Facebook, Google, Twitter, Spotify, Netflix and others placing at least partial restrictions on Russian content — if not exiting (or getting themselves blocked) altogether. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9gR0QFH

How the Biden admin is quietly eyeing Saudi Arabia and UAE relations to offset surging oil prices

An intense, closely guarded diplomatic effort by a core team of Biden energy and national security officials to raise global oil production amid surging prices from Russia's war in Ukraine has fostered a cautious sense of optimism inside the White House. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/UeVqKst

Decoding the language around Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has devastated the country, killing hundreds of civilians, sparking a humanitarian disaster and resulting in a wave of sanctions from the West. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/J07gmEk

Chelsea FC: British property developer Nick Candy "still interested in" buying club despite Roman Abramovich sanctions

British property developer Nick Candy remains interested in buying English Premier League club Chelsea after the UK government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/je8y7S4

Quarantined students in China beg for help

China is fighting its biggest Covid-19 outbreak since the early days of the pandemic, with discontent spreading on social media after one university cluster left students reportedly without access to bathrooms or drinking water. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7nAeVRd

MLB reaches labor agreement with players union; Opening Day set for April 7

Major League Baseball and the players union on Thursday reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, Commissioner Rob Manfred said at a news conference. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dRZN4TJ

Global pandemic death toll is three times higher than reported Covid-19 deaths suggest, study finds

The Covid-19 pandemic may have been three times deadlier than the reported death toll suggests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gdWSGY8

Tropical Cyclone Gombe will rapidly intensify before bringing areas of Mozambique months' worth of rain over a few days

Tropical Cyclone Gombe is expected to rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours, growing to the equivalent of a major hurricane before making landfall Friday in northern Mozambique. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/atqKySf

These are the missile defense systems the US sent to Poland

The two missile defense systems that the US delivered to Poland this week are part of a weapons system upon which the US military has heavily relied for nearly 40 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ofNb7xi

Victims of opioid crisis confront family behind OxyContin maker at emotional hearing

Victims of opioid abuse and their families on Thursday confronted members of the family behind OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, recounting their immeasurable loss and pain caused by the highly addictive painkillers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cke5oyH

Recent North Korean ICBM launches mark a 'serious escalation,' US assesses

The US has assessed that recent ballistic missile launches by Pyongyang signal the use of a new missile system, a senior administration official said Thursday, adding that it marks a "serious escalation" from North Korea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zdAjDXx

Russia owes Western banks $120 billion. They won't get it back

Goldman Sachs is the first major Western bank to get out of Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. More are likely to follow at a cost of tens of billions of dollars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oJxndEc

This is the date the pandemic will feel like it's over for many Americans

There's been a debate for much of the last few months as to when we really will know that the Covid-19 pandemic is over. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mXI9xGC

South Korea elects opposition conservative to be next president

Conservative Yoon Suk Yeol is set to become South Korea's next president after Lee Jae-myung, from the ruling Democratic Party, conceded defeat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7k3tY2D

Why the US rejected Poland's plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine

The US on Tuesday rejected a proposal from Poland to send Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine by way of a US-NATO airbase in Germany, but is still working out how to fulfill Ukraine's urgent request for more fighter planes in its war with Russia, US officials have told CNN, though a straightforward solution does not appear imminent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/rfenz0W

First sign of oil price relief: UAE says it wants OPEC to increase production

The oil market has been stretched incredibly thin, with few producers willing — or able — to replace Russian barrels banned by the United States and shunned by others. Enter the United Arab Emirates, which suggested it may be coming to the rescue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xH6n3oz

Massive meteor crater discovered beneath Greenland's ice is much older than thought

The age of a 31-kilometer (19-mile) wide meteorite crater discovered under a kilometer of Greenland ice had long puzzled scientists. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/F6XlGiv

US steps up intelligence and surveillance efforts on North Korea following multiple missile launches

The United States is increasing its readiness in the Indo-Pacific region against North Korea, intensifying "intelligence, readiness and surveillance collection activities" related to North Korea following recent ballistic missile launches by Pyongyang, US Indo-Pacific Command announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GNnuxDa

Patient who received genetically modified pig heart in groundbreaking transplant surgery dies

A 57-year-old Maryland man who had received a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind transplant surgery has died, the University of Maryland Medical Center said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lN1iFOa

'It's a tragedy we are witnessing': How Putin killed off Russia's free press

A week after Russia invaded Ukraine, the staff of Russia's last independent TV channel, TV Rain, also known as Dozhd, shut itself down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kbuG2ZK

Xi says China is willing to play role in mediating Ukraine crisis, in call with European leaders

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is willing to "work actively" with the international community to mediate the war in Ukraine, but did not offer details and reiterated his opposition to Western sanctions against Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XVeNRJ0

Why it's so hard to prosecute Donald Trump

It happened again! from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/AgslhmP

South Korea to elect new leader to tackle soaring house prices and inequality

Some 44 million South Koreans head to polls to elect the country's next president on Wednesday, capping a race that has been marked by a series of surprises, scandals and smear campaigns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xwcO6kW

Apple unveils first budget 5G iPhone

At its first product event of the year on Tuesday, Apple unveiled an upgraded iPad Air, a new desktop computer and a powerful new Mac chip. But the standout product was a new budget iPhone with access to 5G networks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/akf9CLt

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Fast Facts

Read CNN's Guantánamo Bay Naval Station Fast Facts and learn more about its detention facility, nicknamed "Gitmo." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/fnSqGHi

400 Family Dollar stores closed after a rat infestation. It's part of a troubling pattern

The conditions described by the US Food and Drug Administration at a Family Dollar warehouse in West Memphis, Arkansas, were skin-crawling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AogS9mO

Congress will draft legislation suspending trade relations with Russia and banning energy imports

A powerful, bipartisan group in Congress announced Monday that it would craft legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, and grant the White House the authority to increase tariffs on the two countries, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vH5GTA6

The Russian Tea Room in New York City suffers as Ukraine invasion escalates

The Russian Tea Room is a 100-year-old New York City icon that has long drawn in locals and tourists alike. In its heyday, the restaurant hosted such luminaries as choreographer George Balanchine, artist Salvador Dali and composer Leonard Bernstein, and it was featured in the movies "Tootsie" and "Manhattan." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AFHYORs

Woman accused of hoax kidnapping was driven by 'narcissistic behavior,' sheriff says

Sherri Papini, the Northern California woman accused of faking her own kidnapping in 2016, was driven by her own "narcissistic behavior" in the hoax, Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson told Good Morning America on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nWrcVq1

The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here's what that means for US energy prices

There's growing momentum in Congress to ban US imports of Russian oil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZncM0wu

GOP senator explains what West doesn't understand about Putin's position

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) tells CNN's Jake Tapper that the West's response to Vladimir Putin demonstrates a misunderstanding of the Russian president and puts the West in a dangerous position. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0FfAH3z

Jake Tapper says US foreign policy partly to blame for Russia crisis

CNN's Jake Tapper says two decades of stern warnings and misplaced optimism in US foreign policy helped pave the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tBMocxe

Man travels 5000 miles to play his piano for Ukrainian refugees

CNN's Sara Sidner speaks with Davide Martello, a German man who traveled to the Ukrainian-Polish border with his piano to bring peace and hope to Ukrainian refugees through his music. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gFIdCf8

Blinken says US is documenting reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that 'would constitute a war crime'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the US has seen reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that "would constitute a war crime" and that the Biden administration is committed to supporting investigations into the country's actions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5SleT62

At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game

A mass brawl broke out in the stands of a soccer game in Mexico on Saturday and left at least 22 people injured, two of whom are in a serious condition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rgwne9Q

US and Europe weigh plans for Ukrainian government in exile

US and European officials have been discussing how the West would support a government in exile helmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should he have to flee Kyiv, Western officials told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BrTlHVe

American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus

American Express is the latest credit card company to announce it is ending its operations in Russia as its invasion into Ukraine escalates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yLFuHae

Ukrainian weaver who usually makes belts is now making camouflage nets for troops

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Suddenly the US and Germany have a chance to be effective partners

For the first time since President George H.W. Bush's 1989 offer to Germany for a "partnership in leadership," there is a realistic chance that Germans and Americans will come together as one. That opportunity needs to be seized urgently, as it will enable the rebuilding of a resilient free world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oqcZk2

Opinion: Putin made Russian athletes his political tools. Banning them is the right thing to do

In his address to members of the International Olympic Committee before the Beijing Winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach asserted that the mission of the Olympics was to bring the world together in peaceful competition. "We can only accomplish this mission," Bach stated, "if the Olympic Games stand above and beyond all political differences." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Qs2USqX

'How fast could you sell this?' Russian elites scramble to move, sell assets to get ahead of international crackdown

Two hours after emailing a real estate newsletter of luxury homes to thousands of ultra-wealthy clients Friday morning, Shawn Elliott, president of the ultra luxury division at Nest Seekers International, said he received three inquiries. They were not from potential buyers, but sellers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/XH6084K

The Russian Tea Room in New York City suffers as Ukraine invasion escalates

The Russian Tea Room is a 100-year-old New York City icon that has long drawn in locals and tourists alike. In its heyday, the restaurant hosted such luminaries as choreographer George Balanchine, artist Salvador Dali and composer Leonard Bernstein, and it was featured in the movies "Tootsie," "When Harry met Sally" and "Manhattan." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/exIpmE5

An invasive species named an ethnic slur finally has a new name

After months of a renaming process for an invasive moth species, the Entomological Society of America has decided -- "spongy moth" is the new common name replacing the offensive "gypsy moth." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uQhVi6j

Serena Williams: 'I should have been at like 30 or 32' grand slam singles titles

Widely considered to be the GOAT of women's tennis, 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams says she's still aiming to beat Margaret Court's record of 24. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/TZdVcap

Watch Amanpour's full interview with Serena Williams

The woman who changed the face of tennis sits down with Christiane Amanpour to talk chasing the record, changing the narrative around her father and navigating racism and sexism from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xvhyL7z

This Toyota just sold for $2.5 million

A Toyota sold at a Florida collector car auction Friday for $2.5 million. As you might guess, this was not your standard Rav4 Hybrid. (Yes, car prices have gone up a lot, but not that much.) from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EaBu4ew

CNN's Berman asks NATO chief: How can you be sure Putin won't attack a NATO nation?

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the alliance's current position in the Ukraine crisis following the latest round of Russian attacks targeting civilians and a nuclear power plant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/U7YcLNR

Russia says it's blocking access to Facebook

Russia is blocking Facebook in the country, according to its communications regulator. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/psvmDI6

US Navy recovers wreckage of jet that crashed into aircraft carrier

The US Navy on Wednesday recovered from the bottom of the South China Sea the wreckage of a US military stealth fighter jet that crashed into the deck of a US aircraft carrier in January, the US Navy's 7th Fleet announced in a news release Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5qz1dTZ

RT America ceases productions and lays off most of its staff

The production company behind the American version of the Russian state-funded network RT laid off most of its entire staff on Thursday, according to a memo obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xQHGqPj

France's Macron launches bid for second term as president

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday he would run for a second term in April's election, seeking a mandate to steer the euro zone's second-largest economy through the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/a50qKFU

Ben & Jerry's sued after it stops making ice cream in Israel

Ben & Jerry's decision to stop manufacturing ice cream in Israel sparked a lawsuit from its Israeli distributor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JV8q9DW

Tennis star leaves wife and 3 kids at home to return to Ukraine and fight

Ukrainian tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky was vacationing with his family in Dubai when Russian forces invaded his home country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NRmhVbs

Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say

Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/temdBbA

Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say

Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/temdBbA

Australia continues flood relief and rescue efforts as Sydney braces for heavy rains

Military helicopters airlifted stranded people from rooftops of flooded neighborhoods in eastern Australia and a tenth victim was found on Tuesday following days of torrential rain as the wild weather slowly shifts south toward Sydney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cUx1oSi

Why Mitch McConnell is openly feuding with another GOP senator

It's a very rare thing to see one US senator publicly criticize another US senator publicly. Especially when they are in the same party. Double especially when they are both in that party's leadership. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Xy3LTz2

Biden set to use first State of the Union to condemn Putin

President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address in the US House chamber Tuesday evening, using his biggest platform of the year to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bJh5RtI

Apple suspends all product sales in Russia

Apple has stopped selling all of its products in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, the company announced Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LFU0weI