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Landslide leaves dozens missing and two dead in Brazil

A landslide in the southern Brazilian state of ParanĂ¡ killed at least two people and left dozens missing on Wednesday, according to officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/Y07PfjJ

China entering 'new stage and mission' for Covid-19 controls, says official, following protests

China's most senior official in charge of its Covid response told health officials Wednesday that the country faced a "new stage and mission" in pandemic controls, state media Xinhua reported -- potentially indicating an adjustment to Beijing's "zero-Covid" strategy which has sparked days of nationwide protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Ti9ZaPv

SE Cupp: I have a question for Mike Pence

In this week's episode of "Unfiltered," SE Cupp looks at former Vice President Mike Pence's recent comments denouncing former President Donald Trump and why Pence won't go far enough. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/WEBynqc

Hugh Grant is right about 'Love Actually'

In many ways, Christmas as an adult is like Groundhog Day. You roll out of bed far earlier than you'd prefer, and for the most part, the 12 hours that follow are a comforting, but largely predictable rerun, of Christmases past: presents, shower, walk, food, sofa, TV. The same terrible TV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/93q28oZ

Richard Branson on the risk of starting a new airline in the '70s

Billionaire CEO Richard Branson talks to CNN about the risk he took when launching Virgin Atlantic in the 1970s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/sceiyrM

England and Wales are no longer majority Christian, census data show

England and Wales are no longer majority Christian, and are slightly less White than a decade ago, newly released 2021 census data show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/IqRlH6h

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reach divorce settlement

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have come to a divorce agreement, a source with knowledge of the negotiations tells CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/1KV2Jz3

Belarus dissident Maria Kolesnikova in intensive care, opposition spokesman says

A prominent Belarusian opposition figure, who has been serving an 11-year prison sentence after leading mass street protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, is in intensive care after undergoing surgery, an opposition spokesman said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YN3yWDr

See the touching moment two girls are reunited with parents after going missing

Two young girls and their dog were found by search crews and reunited with their parents more than four hours after they went missing in Louisiana. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/IlR7TBq

Singapore repeals gay sex ban but limits prospect of legalizing same-sex marriage

Singapore's parliament on Tuesday decriminalized sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalization of same-sex marriage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Ap7o42T

In Kherson, Russian forces are killing the civilians they once vowed to protect

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Twitter searches for China protests bombarded by spam and porn, raising alarms among researchers

Twitter searches for the widespread Covid-19-related protests in China are returning a flood of spam, pornography and gibberish that some disinformation researchers say at first glance appear to be a deliberate attempt by the Chinese government or its allies to drown out images of the demonstrations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vaY5jsu

Elon Musk claims Apple has 'threatened to withhold' Twitter from its app store

Elon Musk on Monday claimed that Apple has "threatened" to pull Twitter from its iOS app store, a move that could be devastating to the company Musk just acquired for $44 billion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/J4KLUP9

Protesters in China: 'We don't want lifelong rulers'

• Protesters turn on Xi Jinping as public fury grows • Video: Protesters take to Hong Kong's streets in solidarity with mainland from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fwIurLX

Prosecutors issue arrest warrant for friend of woman found dead in Mexico

Prosecutors in Mexico have issued an arrest warrant in the death of Shanquella Robinson, the North Carolina woman who was found dead in Mexico. CNN's Jim Sciutto speaks with Shanquella's mother Salamondra Robinson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tpBzrGx

The world's skinniest skyscraper is now complete — and its interiors are remarkable

The designers behind the world's skinniest skyscraper have just given fans of ultra-luxury living an early Christmas gift. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/o1w6d9R

The search for a missing mother surfaces claims of her lover's 'life of deceit'

Marion Barter won plaudits for her warmth as an elementary school teacher, but in 1997 the 51-year-old mother-of-two became restless, quit her job, sold her house, and flew from Australia's beach-lined Gold Coast to start a new life in Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/CZsgpbi

Mexican authorities search for 2 missing Americans in the Gulf of California

Mexican authorities are searching for two Americans who went missing after a kayaking trip off the coast of Puerto Peñasco in the Gulf of California, local authorities said late Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AdVwgjp

Police: Al-Shabaab terror attack targets Mogadishu hotel frequented by Somali lawmakers

The al Qaeda linked terror group al-Shabaab has carried out a suicide attack and stormed a central Mogadishu hotel frequented by Somalia's ministers and members of parliament, Somali police said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QAFJw93

Germany salvages draw against Spain but World Cup hopes still hang in the balance

Niclas FĂ¼llkrug's late strike was enough to salvage a point for Germany against Spain as qualification from Group E goes down to the wire. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dYTi4uc

Rugby great Doddie Weir dies six years after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/H2zGjUK

West Indies cricket great David Murray dead at 72

David Murray, a wicketkeeper for the West Indies cricket team in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at age 72, Cricket West Indies said on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5NwKWUj

World Cup fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items

The World Cup is well underway in Qatar, but issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights for the Gulf state, world soccer governing body FIFA, teams and fans just won't go away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xNVAQaJ

The world's skinniest skyscraper is now complete — and its interiors are remarkable

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Polish PM: Russia is failing on the battlefield, so it resorts to 'death, starvation and hypothermia'

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Rugby great Doddie Weir dies six years after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vLDCGT5

Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies at 64, officials say

The Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei has died at the age of 64, the country's foreign ministry said Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qvRSZVW

Video shows flood sweeping away cars in Saudi Arabia

A heavy rainstorm hit the city of Jeddah causing flooding and at least two deaths, according to the Saudi Civil Defense. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8yK4vdG

Indonesia needs earthquake-proof houses. Building them is a huge challenge

A deadly earthquake that reduced buildings to rubble in West Java, Indonesia has once again exposed the dangers of living in poorly built homes in one of the most seismically active zones on the planet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PQ3DH0G

NASA's Orion spacecraft snaps a selfie on its journey beyond far side of the moon

NASA released a selfie taken by the Orion capsule and close-up photos of the moon's crater-marked landscape as the spacecraft continues on the Artemis 1 mission, a 25-and-a-half day journey that will take it more than 40,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/pXRAoPJ

Russia threatens to cut supply of gas through Ukraine

• Stories of Ukrainian resistance revealed after Kherson pullout • Russia's State Duma approves bill to ban 'LGBT propaganda' • Opinion: Why Putin would want a truce from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/utxgEqV

'The greatest sporting upset of all time': When the US beat the 'giants' of England at the 1950 World Cup

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Al Roker missed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time in 27 years

Famed "Today" meteorologist Al Roker was recently hospitalized and had to miss this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. His co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb wished him a speedy recovery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZPvSpK1

Elon Musk says he will begin restoring previously banned Twitter accounts next week

Elon Musk said Thursday that he will begin restoring most previously banned accounts on Twitter starting next week, in his most wide-reaching move yet to undo the social media platform's policy of permanently suspending users who repeatedly violated its rules. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/IETG3vN

'Government killed my dad': Grieving son blames China's Covid lockdown for father's death

CNN's Selina Wang speaks to a grieving son who says his dad was unable to get medical aid and blames China's draconian, zero-Covid policy for killing him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/L6vJ5zm

Watch: Dine and dashers speed away from restaurant with employee hanging on their car

Three teens tried to 'dine and dash' from a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Ohio. An employee trying to stop them clung to the hood of their car which reached speeds of 60 mph. CNN affiliate WEWS has the story. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/faDhgiK

US Justice Department seeks testimony from Mike Pence in Jan. 6 criminal probe

Justice Department prosecutors have reached out to representatives of former Vice President Mike Pence to seek his testimony in the criminal investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and allies to impede the transfer of power after the 2020 election, according to people familiar with the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/hXs2cpO

Palestinian gunmen seize body of Israeli Druze man from hospital in Jenin, demanding exchange of bodies

Palestinian gunmen stormed a hospital in Jenin and seized the body of a young Israeli Druze civilian who had been in a car accident the West Bank, authorities on both sides of the conflict said Wednesday. The gunmen are demanding the return of the bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops, they said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2nsrDTe

US blocks sugar imports from top Dominican producer over forced labor concerns

US authorities will block imports of sugar produced in the Dominican Republic by company Central Romana, on suspicion of forced labor at its facilities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/ki5X3Ym

US blocks sugar imports from top Dominican producer over forced labor concerns

US authorities will block imports of sugar produced in the Dominican Republic by company Central Romana, on suspicion of forced labor at its facilities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ki5X3Ym

America's Black soldiers had to fight racism too

As a young man in the 1960s, my uncle joined the Air Force. Like so many before and since, flying enraptured him. The ability to transcend our natural ground-bound state and soar among the clouds in a machine slicing the air at hundreds of miles an hour thrilled his imagination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gCFpMYy

Elon Musk has upended Twitter's business. Here's how he could fix it

Much of Twitter's ad sales team has been fired or pushed out. Large companies from General Mills to Macy's have paused advertising on the platform, with more potentially following suit after new owner Elon Musk's decision to restore the account of former President Donald Trump and other controversial figures. And any cursory scroll of the platform will likely show you fewer big brand ads. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0Q47nfG

Colombia's drug problem is worse than ever. But it has a radical solution

When Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first progressive president, took office in August, he laid out an ambitious agenda. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/yneMvYc

Colombia's radical plan to conquer cocaine

When Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first progressive president, took office in August, he laid out an ambitious agenda. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/yneMvYc

After returning from war, Ukrainian MMA fighter Yaroslav Amosov looks to defend his world title

Six months ago, world champion MMA fighter Yaroslav Amosov should have been defending his welterweight title at Bellator 281 in London. Instead, the Ukrainian had returned to his homeland to help in the war effort following Russia's invasion on February 24. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tTuOmoS

Shocked Iranian medics leak stories of protesters raped in detention

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Car drives through Massachusetts Apple store, injuring 16 and killing 1

At least 16 people are injured and one person was killed after a car drove through an Apple store in Hingham, Massachusetts, District Attorney for Plymouth County Tim Cruz said in a news conference Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EXBM9sv

As Meta and Twitter slash staff, TikTok plans to keep hiring

While much of Silicon Valley is grappling with hiring freezes and job cuts, at least one social media company is still planning to keep hiring: TikTok. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HkPOZwD

Lonely Planet reveals its top destinations for 2023

Guidebook company Lonely Planet has revealed its 18th annual "Best in Travel" list. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nfoG9yL

Taylor Swift has huge night at American Music Awards

The 50th American Music Awards took place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Py9fXZt

Kyrie Irving returns to the Brooklyn Nets after serving 8-game suspension

Kyrie Irving's eight-game suspension ended Sunday as the star point guard suited up for the Brooklyn Nets game against the Memphis Grizzlies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/WRd0LTg

Fans leave early as Ecuador shuts out Qatar in World Cup opener

For the past year, a giant clock in Doha has been counting down to the opening match of the World Cup. Qatar and the world need wait no more, after this controversial tournament got underway Sunday with the host losing 2-0 to Ecuador. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RbwZ4iu

Tosca Musk, Elon's sister, has a business venture of her own -- and it's all about romance and female sexuality

Tosca Musk strides onto the red carpet at a Regal Cinemas, statuesque in a white pant suit and glistening burgundy silk top. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0cmBOfT

Joe Biden celebrates his 80th birthday

President Joe Biden turns 80 years old on Sunday, becoming the first octogenarian to ever serve in the highest office of the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vFz9fpM

Five people killed, at least 18 hurt in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado Springs

Five people were killed Saturday night at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police announced. Another 18 people were injured in the mass shooting at Club Q. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/k5AwCY9

The airline passengers getting 'unacceptable' treatment

As most people are excited to get back into the air, travelers with disabilities are finding things rather more difficult. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/G1DRzYv

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account

Former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated on the platform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GTB8O3m

She left the dangers of Ukraine only to be killed riding a bike. Hundreds will ride in her honor

On Thursday, Dan Langenkamp marked 12 weeks since his wife, Sarah, was killed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/f4u1Rmy

More than 4 feet has fallen in New York snowstorm and 2 people have died while clearing paths in Erie County

Heavy snowfall is pounding parts of western New York state as a potentially historic storm that's already halted traffic on major roadways threatens to topple trees, damage property and knock out power as temperatures plunge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QvOSZIC

Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for fraud

Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday following her conviction in January for defrauding investors while running the failed blood testing startup Theranos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/eNfaQOR

Finland plans to start building a fence on Russian border next year

Finland, one of the few NATO countries sharing a border with Russia, has announced a proposal to spend 139 million euros ($143 million) on building barrier fences on its eastern border with Russia in 2023, the Finnish Border Guard said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HX74tqy

Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster fiasco 'excruciating for me'

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Watch F-16s escort the Polish soccer team to the World Cup

The Polish National Football Team was en-route for the start of the 2022 World Cup when F-16 jets pulled up, displaying a friendly message. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/q6PkOxv

Mexican state security chief is among the five dead in helicopter crash

The state security chief of the central Mexican state of Aguascalientes was among the five people who died in a helicopter crash, according to the state's governor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/xPSO7Kr

Mexican state security chief is among the five dead in helicopter crash

The state security chief of the central Mexican state of Aguascalientes was among the five people who died in a helicopter crash, according to the state's governor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xPSO7Kr

London's Heathrow Airport faces 'major disruption' as ground handlers prepare to strike

London's Heathrow Airport is facing "major disruption" as 350 ground handlers are set to begin a three-day strike over pay on Friday, the Unite union said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tK2kpEd

Families of jailed Cuban protesters blocked from meeting US officials

United States officials criticized the Cuban government on Wednesday for what it described as "inhumane" interference with the families of jailed Cuban protesters, some of whom were prevented from meeting with US diplomats in Havana. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/VhbXZT8

Families of jailed Cuban protesters blocked from meeting US officials

United States officials criticized the Cuban government on Wednesday for what it described as "inhumane" interference with the families of jailed Cuban protesters, some of whom were prevented from meeting with US diplomats in Havana. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/VhbXZT8

Families of jailed Cuban protesters blocked from meeting US officials

United States officials criticized the Cuban government on Wednesday for what it described as "inhumane" interference with the families of jailed Cuban protesters, some of whom were prevented from meeting with US diplomats in Havana. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/VhbXZT8

It's decision day for Twitter employees on whether to work under Musk

One day after Elon Musk gave Twitter employees an ultimatum to commit to working in an "extremely hardcore" fashion at the company or leave, some staffers are preparing to exit the company while others are wrestling with the decision. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/OM1Hg75

Uvalde families call for tainted police lieutenant to leave elected position

Angry relatives of some of the children killed in the Robb Elementary School massacre are demanding that the acting police chief from that day, Lt. Mariano Pargas, quit his role as a Uvalde county commissioner. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QiwS35U

'Full House' star called bigot by 'One Tree Hill' star

Former "Full House" star Candace Cameron Bure told the Wall Street Journal "Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core." Actress Hilarie Burton took to social media and called Bure a bigot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dMichB0

Jay Leno has undergone surgery for 'significant burns,' physician says

Jay Leno has undergone one surgery for his burn injuries and will undergo a second procedure later this week, according to his physician. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zGEbSd9

How to save water in your home to help manage the climate crisis

The reliability of our faucets providing water every time we turn them on can make water seem like a magical, never-ending resource. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/iyehBD5

Missile that hit Poland may have come from Ukraine

Ret. US Army Major Mike Lyons explains how a missile that hit Poland, a NATO ally, likely came from Ukraine adding the hit was made in what looks to be a 'terrible mistake'. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Me6uX2P

Among the mangroves, Biden cultivates diplomacy

President Joe Biden capped off a consequential week of meetings with his foreign counterparts abroad -- in which discussions centered on Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, climate change's existential threat to the Earth and a pandemic that has unleashed food, energy and economic crises across the globe -- with a final symbolic gesture in Bali. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/30hkiEt

Elon Musk clashes with and fires Twitter employees in tweets

Elon Musk has publicly clashed with a growing number of Twitter employees about the state of the platform, and fired at least one of them in a tweet, in an unusually visible sign of corporate chaos after his $44 billion takeover of the influential company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7GPcmB3

Lonely Planet reveals its top destinations for 2023

Guidebook company Lonely Planet has revealed its 18th annual "Best in Travel" list. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vrots3l

NASA gears up to launch historic moon mission after mega rocket sustained hurricane damage

The historic Artemis I mission — an uncrewed test flight around the moon that will make use of the most powerful operational rocket in the world — could finally take flight this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JE4wKi7

The best Christmas markets taking place in 2022

There's nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1jboTFW

FTX crash is eerily similar to the Bernie Madoff scandal, ex-regulator says

In the span of just three years, Sam Bankman-Fried built FTX into a massive crypto exchange backed by marquee investors and valued at $32 billion. It took mere days for all of that to implode in a sprawling bankruptcy filing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Intl Homepage - News https://ift.tt/VPCEbWm

US embassy convoy attacked in Haiti

A US embassy convoy was attacked in Haiti on Monday, according to a senior US official and a State Department spokesperson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JD7v8FQ

CNN panelists call out Lara Trump's warning for DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump said it would be "nicer" if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held off running for president until 2028. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/jhMBUwn

Banksy confirms seven new murals in Ukraine

Three days after Banksy debuted his latest mural on Instagram, spray painted on the wall of a bombed building in the city of Borodianka, Ukraine, the anonymous street artist confirmed that he completed seven new works in Ukraine in total. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/CMUxNZK

Wagner Group boss and Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin applauds murder of former fighter

Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, whose Wagner Group is heavily involved in the fighting in Ukraine, has applauded a video in which a former member of the group is brutally murdered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/aT0Vj47

FBI and FAA investigating unruly passenger removed from United flight in Chicago

The FBI and the FAA are investigating an incident involving an "unruly passenger" on board a commercial flight that sent two passengers and one flight attendant to the hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/TLz9hAY

Turn Your Rising Home Equity Into Cash You Can Use

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Putin calls off mobilization of college students in two annexed regions of Ukraine, Russia state media says

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The spectacular canal that was 2,500 years in the making

Under the blue skies of Greece, a giant vessel slowly makes its way through the rocky walls of a narrow, artificial waterway, with just a few inches to spare on either side, while those on board take in the engineering marvel in front of them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cifhUZT

Balance of power: What to know about control of Congress and outstanding votes

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Putin calls off mobilization of college students in two annexed regions of Ukraine, Russia state media says

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Ukrainian women on the front line struggle to find uniforms that fit. One couple aims to fix that

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Many Chinese people are turning to Cantonese to criticize the government

In many countries, cursing online about the government is so commonplace nobody bats an eye. But it's not such an easy task on China's heavily censored internet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bWqAeRM

Dolly Parton receives $100 million Courage and Civility Award from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

Dolly Parton is the latest recipient of the Bezos Courage and Civility Award. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kjtb6OY

Borger says Senate projection shows Trump may not be a 'kingmaker' any longer

With incumbent Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) holding onto her seat, CNN projects Democrats will maintain control of the Senate. CNN's Gloria Borger and David Chalian react. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vUpTKA

Democrats have these Americans to thank for a strong midterm performance

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Vintage military aircraft collide mid-air at Dallas air show

A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed at the Wings Over Dallas airshow around 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/T1mqo09

Hong Kong jails woman for insulting China's national anthem during Olympic celebration

A woman who waved a British colonial-era flag to celebrate Hong Kong claiming Olympic gold has become the first person in the city to be jailed on a charge of insulting the Chinese national anthem. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7ZgJWmK

Biden heads to Cambodia to meet Asian allies ahead of Xi meeting

President Joe Biden arrives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Saturday morning local time for the annual summit between the US president and leaders of Southeast Asian nations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/waKtf1s

Pence reveals what Trump said as he tried to persuade him to reject elections results on Jan 6

In an upcoming book about his time in office, former Vice President Mike Pence reveals new details about his relationship with Donald Trump. CNN's Brian Todd reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/R3ACp5g

What Russia's Kherson withdrawal means for the war

Scenes of jubilation broke out in Ukraine's southern Kherson city on Friday as Ukrainian forces advanced through much of the city and its surrounding area, apparently encountering little or no resistance as they regained the only regional capital captured by Russia this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EJ0X6ML

Massive towers imploded at defunct coal plant in Kentucky

The Tennessee Valley Authority imploded three cooling towers at the coal-fired Paradise Fossil Plant in Western Kentucky, which were shut down after decades in operation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/skqTuag

Many patients with weak immune systems don't realize their Covid-19 medicine isn't as effective as it used to be

Judy Salins considers herself a smart, empowered patient, but until this week, she had no idea that the medicine she takes to defend herself against Covid-19 isn't protecting her as well as it used to. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6QLFTuh

Brazil military finds no fraud in election, but refuses to rule it out

Brazil's military has found no sign of vote-rigging in the country's 2022 elections, according to a new report released this week. Yet worries persist that the report could fuel tensions among supporters of outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro, who repeatedly made unfounded claims about potential fraud on the campaign trail. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/j4l6upL

Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly half a billion dollars to Sandy Hook families in additional damages

A Connecticut judge on Thursday ordered right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay an additional $473 million in punitive damages over the lies he told about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/C0nid2l

FIFA announces shared flights for Israeli and Palestinian football fans for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA announced on Thursday that shared flights have been organized to permit Israeli and Palestinian fans into Qatar to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The temporary direct charter flights between Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, represent the only official direct flights between the two nations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/oPyd1uT

Sister of executed Iranian wrestler arrested and identified by state news as 'agent'

Iranian officials said they have identified the "Iran International agent" arrested Thursday as Elham Afkari, the sister of famous Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, who was executed two years ago, according to state news agency IRNA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nmbrZfs

Twitter's cybersecurity chief quits amid company turmoil

Twitter's chief information security officer announced their resignation on Thursday, vacating one of the company's most critical roles just as scrutiny is mounting over Twitter's future and the erratic decisions of its new owner, Elon Musk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GnNRr9z

KFC Germany apologizes for advertising a Kristallnacht promotion

KFC Germany apologized for an "unacceptable" message sent to customers on Wednesday, which appeared to tie a sales promotion to the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/C8hW5cL

Crypto crash and gold sell-off show there's no place for investors to hide

The spectacular implosion of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, a so-called unicorn startup that was recently valued at $32 billion, is just the latest bit of bad news for investors in bitcoin, ethereum and other digital assets. But 2022 was already an awful year for crypto before the FTX-Binance soap opera. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5Q30uMW

Sister of executed Iranian wrestler arrested and identified by state news as 'agent'

Iranian officials said they have identified the "Iran International agent" arrested Thursday as Elham Afkari, the sister of famous Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, who was executed two years ago, according to state news agency IRNA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nmbrZfs

Haiti's cholera death toll rises to 136 as outbreak gets 'worse and worse every day'

A deadly resurgence of cholera in Haiti has claimed 136 lives so far, according to the Caribbean nation's health ministry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qD8dXrz

Haiti's cholera death toll rises to 136 as outbreak gets 'worse and worse every day'

A deadly resurgence of cholera in Haiti has claimed 136 lives so far, according to the Caribbean nation's health ministry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qD8dXrz

Three Americans found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Mexico City Airbnb, official says

Three Americans died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at a rented apartment in Mexico City, the city attorney general's office said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/eKYRLk5

Legendary Brazilian singer Gal Costa dies at age 77

Brazilian singer Gal Costa, one of the most influential artists in Brazil's Tropicalia movement of the 1960s, died on Wednesday. She was 77 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/aPvTYDI

Analysis: Layoffs could weaken Twitter in its biggest global growth markets

It's less than two weeks since Elon Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter and already there are concerns that the company is choosing to ignore key risks in its biggest international growth markets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/BNv4slA

Five global stories we're watching as we wait for US midterm election results

The world is waiting to assess the impact of the next wild turn in the politics of the United States, a power that sought to guarantee global stability for decades but whose internal politics make it increasingly a force for unpredictability and disruption. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/XsdUTSL

Five global stories to watch as the US waits for midterm election results

The world is waiting to assess the impact of the next wild turn in the politics of the United States, a power that sought to guarantee global stability for decades but whose internal politics make it increasingly a force for unpredictability and disruption. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/XsdUTSL

A man who flaunted private jets and luxury cars on Instagram gets 11 years in prison for money laundering

A Nigerian social media influencer who flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets and luxury cars has been sentenced to 11 years in prison over charges related to a multimillion dollar scam that targeted companies in the United States and overseas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0EViajq

US citizen murdered in Baghdad attack

A US citizen was murdered in Baghdad on Monday, according to Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZmI10hb

EU opens deeper probe of Microsoft's Activision deal

The European Union is taking a closer look at Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion purchase of video game giant Activision Blizzard, citing concerns the deal could hurt competition in the video game industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JQnD8XK

World Anti-Doping Agency refers Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's case to Court of Arbitration for Sport

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has referred the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after deeming the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has made no progress on the skater's Winter Olympics doping case. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YQ9RD6F

The record-breaking Australian blind cricketer who has found a 'family' in the sport

Growing up visually impaired, school wasn't easy for Australian Steffan Nero. He remembers struggling with anxiety and being "very quiet," "lonely" and "probably weird as well." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/fCVNG0Q

Exclusive: Inside the Arizona abortion clinic with 'nightmarish' atmosphere

As abortion laws in Arizona hang in the balance, patients and providers are left with the consequences. CNN visited Planned Parenthood in Tempe the day it resumed abortion services. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/VECraAL

Orthodox Church of Ukraine to allow Christmas on December 25 as rift with Moscow deepens

A branch of Ukraine's Orthodox church has announced that it will allow its churches to celebrate Christmas on December 25, rather than January 7, as is traditional in Orthodox congregations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/BEKAsrk

Iranian football federation says players who protested during international tournament will be 'dealt with'

Iran's football authorities have vowed to deal with beach soccer players who showed solidarity with Iranian protesters during an international tournament this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kxptHUE

Follow the latest news on the final day before the midterm election

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Ex-Pakistan PM Khan claims he had prior intel on rally shooting

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has told CNN he had information from within intelligence agencies that the shooting which injured him last week would take place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xIDcdzU

Hunger strike of jailed Egyptian-British activist may dominate the COP27 summit, Amnesty chief warns

The deteriorating health of jailed Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah will dominate the upcoming COP27 summit if Egyptian authorities fail to intervene, Amnesty International has warned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zQBP97s

A look back on Aaron Carter's life and career

Aaron Carter, a former child pop singer and younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, has died, a source close to the family told CNN. He was 34. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BiGMmyp

Ukraine suffered a comms outage when 1,300 SpaceX satellite units went offline over funding issues

Ukraine's fears that its troops  may lose access to Elon Musk's crucial Starlink internet service deepened in the past week after 1,300 of the military's satellite units went offline, according to two sources familiar with the outage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ikWMlQ2

Ukraine: Russia is faking withdrawal from Kherson to lure Kyiv's forces into a fight

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Twitter delays $8 'blue check' verification plan until after US midterm elections

Twitter is delaying the rollout of account verifications for its paid Twitter Blue subscription plan until after the midterm elections, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/z3HDmRC

19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

A Tanzanian commercial flight operated by Precision Air crash-landed in bad weather in Lake Victoria on Sunday, killing 19 people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0QToXeM

Here's what to watch at the UN's annual climate summit

As global leaders converge in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN's annual climate summit, researchers, advocates and the United Nations itself are warning the world is still wildly off-track on its goal to halt global warming and prevent the worst consequences of the climate crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/iLtwI0J

Hong Kong says it's back open for business. Will the world buy it?

At a glitzy finance summit in Hong Kong this week, the city's leader triumphantly told a room packed with top Wall Street executives that the Asian hub was back in business. "The worst is behind us," he declared. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cxR49i7

Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being 'drunk out of her mind,' her lawyers say

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Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being 'drunk out of her mind,' her lawyers say

The lawyers for a Wimbledon spectator accused by Nick Kyrgios of being 'drunk out of her mind,' have released an apology from the tennis star and say their client's claim has been resolved. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Zp7gRYl

Officials are searching for a missing Missouri paraglider

Officials are searching a section of the Missouri River for a paraglider who has been missing for over a week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0uaLN3e

Climate activists block private jet runway at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

Hundreds of climate activists breached a runway Saturday at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to try to stop private jets from taking off, in the latest demonstration by protesters aimed at drawing attention to the climate crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Va1cqpK

Tourists held by Peruvian indigenous group protesting oil spill will be released, says official

A group of tourists traveling in the Peruvian Amazon, who were detained on Thursday by an indigenous community demanding government action over an oil spill, will be released Friday, Abel Chiroque, head of the ombudsman office in Loreto, told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Fmu1UBR

US military nuclear chief sounds the alarm about pace of China's nuclear weapons program

The Commander of US Strategic Command, which oversees the US nuclear weapons program, warned that China is developing nuclear weapons much faster than the US and called the issue a "near-term problem," during a speech at a closed event earlier this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MQu4f3K

Tourists held by Peruvian indigenous group protesting oil spill will be released, says official

A group of tourists traveling in the Peruvian Amazon, who were detained on Thursday by an indigenous community demanding government action over an oil spill, will be released Friday, Abel Chiroque, head of the ombudsman office in Loreto, told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/Fmu1UBR

Rocket Lab's attempt to catch a rocket booster with a helicopter falls short

Rocket Lab, a start-up building small orbital rockets, kicked off another successful mission on Friday — but it failed in its efforts to recapture its rocket booster as it tumbled down toward Earth. The company deployed a helicopter with a hook attachment, but it wasn't able to catch the booster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ciq50rQ

Scientists' detective work uncovers record of a valuable fossil destroyed in a WWII bombing raid

The first complete skeleton of a prehistoric marine reptile was thought to be lost forever in a bombing raid in London in 1941. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xQ5YlB2

Critical Haiti gas terminal freed after weeks of talks with G9 gang leader

Haitian authorities say they have regained control of the main gas terminal in capital city Port-au-Prince, ending a gang stranglehold on the vital energy facility. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/W0hESwY

These 6 states could determine much about America's future on election night

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The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

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Biden gave election warning, Tucker Carlson blasted him for it

President Biden spoke about candidates denying election results in a speech right-wing media deemed hyper-political. CNN's senior media reporter Oliver Darcy discusses the rhetoric emanating from Tucker Carlson and others as these commentators encourage audiences to question election results that haven't been announced yet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZPHzXns

French MP brings parliament to a halt by yelling 'Go back to Africa' to Black MP

France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/uTEiNqt

French MP brings parliament to a halt by yelling 'Go back to Africa' to Black MP

France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uTEiNqt

These glaciers are on track to disappear within the next 30 years, new report shows

The climate crisis is touching nearly every region of the world. But perhaps one of the most visible indicators of its impact is its effect on Earth's iconic glaciers, a major source of freshwater supply. Glaciers have been melting at a breakneck pace in recent decades, leading to around 20% of global sea level rise since 2000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/feH0qjC

Ukrainian investigators uncover horrific claims of Russian sexual violence

Day after day, in town after town, a police officer and prosecutor go door to door in Ukraine's Kherson region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Xd4PQ0E

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the foot at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bjKH6C0

A decade of rising house prices is over. The UK economy will feel the pain

For years, home ownership in Britain has been a one-way bet. Prices have climbed steadily since the global financial crisis, rising in even larger increments after the pandemic began. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vWYrg1H

A far-right surge is set to put Netanyahu back in power. Who are his extremist allies?

Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, looks set to storm his way back into power, with partial election results suggesting he and his allies have won a clear majority of seats in the Knesset. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QLwIRPN

Fantasy Football Six Pack: DJ Moore officially returns to fantasy relevance

Fantasy football analyst Andy Behrens shares some noteworthy numbers to keep in mind heading into Week 9. #fantasyfootballanalyst #andybehrens #fantasyfootball #sixpack #djmoore from BizToc | Syndicated https://ift.tt/8wy6XMj

Jennifer Lawrence: Adele Told Me Not to Star in ‘Passengers’ and ‘I Should’ve Listened to Her’

Jennifer Lawrence revealed in a new interview with The New York Times that none other than Adele warned her not to star in “Passengers,” the 2016 romance space drama co-starring Chris P… #adele #passengers #romancespacedrama #jenniferlawrence #chrisp from BizToc | Syndicated https://ift.tt/Nf8yBKj

Family of American killed in Ukraine says his body is being held in potential war crimes probe

They said they were preparing for his remains to be returned to the U.S. until they were informed that Ukraine would hold his body as part of a potential war crimes investigation. #ukraine #warcrimesinvestigation from BizToc | Syndicated https://ift.tt/wmcW23e

Massive search for gunman accused of shooting 2 Newark cops continues into 2nd day

The alleged shooter — identified by police as Kendall Howard, 30, of East Orange — escaped after the officers returned fire, authorities said. #gunman #newark #kendallhoward #eastorange #cops #shooter from BizToc | Syndicated https://ift.tt/bCsLotz

$550 PlayStation VR2 launches on Feb. 22, 2023

Six games available for preorder alongside headset on Nov. 15. from BizToc | Syndicated https://ift.tt/GxX0rbH

Sound Burger portable record player returns from the ’80s with Bluetooth, USB-C

Audio-Technica brings back a cult classic to cash in on vinyl's second act. #audiotechnica #cultclassic #recordplayer from BizToc | Syndicated https://ift.tt/rZnXpxB

Supreme Court rejects Lindsey Graham's request to block Georgia grand jury subpoena

The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to block a subpoena for Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to testify in front of an Atlanta grand jury investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/i58meSU

It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

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Chadwick Boseman's widow breaks her silence in exclusive 1st interview l GMA

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Brazil authorities warn highway protestors as Bolsonaro stays silent

Protestors in Brazil have persisted in blocking hundreds of autoroutes across the country, in a show of anger over the result of Sunday's presidential run-off vote , which saw leftist former leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva beat incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by roughly 2.13 million votes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/FMcd4yO