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What travelers to Turkey need to know

It's been nearly a month since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of thousands of people and injuring many more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Intl Homepage - News https://ift.tt/o87Z0nq

Investigators "anxiously awaiting" autopsy and toxicology reports for former US swimmer who died in the US Virgin Islands

Investigators are "anxiously awaiting" the results of the autopsy including toxicology report of former US swimmer Jamie Cail, according to a public information officer for the US Virgin Islands Police Department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/siryhBJ

'He's having some problems back home': Retired lt. general on Putin admitting to Russian losses

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins CNN's John King to discuss military strategy in Bakhmut, Ukraine, and his thoughts on Putin publicly acknowledging Russian losses on the battlefield. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ErZfHOd

FAA is investigating a close call between 2 aircraft at Boston Logan

Air traffic controllers stopped a departing private jet from running into a JetBlue flight as it was coming in to land Monday night in Boston, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oD4zac1

US citizen killed in West Bank as Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise

An Israeli-American citizen was killed in the occupied West Bank as tensions in the region continued to ratchet up after a weekend of violence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/unamSKI

Mark Zuckerberg looks to 'turbocharge' Meta's AI tools after viral success of ChatGPT

Mark Zuckerberg said Meta is creating a new "top-level product group" to "turbocharge" the company's work on AI tools, as it attempts to keep pace with a renewed AI arms race among Big Tech companies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/f1Y4bcW

Takeaways from the Supreme Court oral arguments in cases challenging Biden's student debt relief plan

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in two challenges to President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan, with several conservative justices appearing skeptical of the government's authority to discharge millions of dollars in federally held loans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/hSPNyQA

Death of former US swimming champ Jamie Cail under investigation by police in Virgin Islands

Former American swimming champion Jamie Cail has died in the US Virgin Islands, according to authorities who are investigating her death on the island of St. John. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/C6GVaOd

Death of former US swimming champ Jamie Cail under investigation by police in Virgin Islands

Former American swimming champion Jamie Cail has died in the US Virgin Islands, according to authorities who are investigating her death on the island of St. John. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/C6GVaOd

Meta is launching this new tool to stop the spread of explicit images

Meta has rolled out a new tool, developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, on Facebook and Instagram called "Take it Down," that it says will help prevent the spread of explicit images of minors uploaded without consent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dOUoqCX

Netanyahu's crises mount as tens of thousands of Israelis protest across the country

Benjamin Netanyahu has not even been back in power two months, and already he faces unprecedented, multi-faceted challenges on nearly every front. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2a8wmzx

Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The Canadian government is banning TikTok from official electronic devices, making it the latest to announce restrictions on the short-form video app in light of cybersecurity concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/F0qUpBJ

Second member of world's biggest boy band signing up for mandatory military service

Another member of the world's biggest boy band is putting his music career on hold to join the South Korean military -- but not before he releases a new solo track. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O5Iz30P

US says China will face 'real costs' if it provides lethal aid to Russia for war in Ukraine

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday vowed there would be "real costs" for China if the country went forward with providing lethal aid to Russia in its war on Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/otEXLfK

How engineers in Amsterdam stumbled upon an underground museum filled with 10,000 artifacts

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See Brittney Griner receive emotional standing ovation at NAACP Image Awards

WNBA star Brittney Griner received a standing ovation after making a surprise appearance at the NAACP Image Awards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nBEZ32z

US Energy Department assesses Covid-19 likely resulted from lab leak, furthering US intel divide over virus origin

The US Department of Energy has assessed that the Covid-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China, according to a newly updated classified intelligence report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/I4VC861

Polls closed but a day later Nigerians were still voting in the presidential election

How do you stage elections for more than 93 million voters? With great difficulty, headaches, delays and technical issues, it turns out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3e1SDPd

Turkey arrests nearly 200 people over alleged poor building construction following quake tragedy

Nearly 200 people have been arrested for alleged poor building construction following the catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this month, Turkey's Justice Ministry said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/E5ou3GC

Chinese brands have replaced iPhones and Hyundai in Russia's war economy

Over the past year, hundreds of global brands have fled Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. That's forced Russians to find alternatives for everything from smartphones to cars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/g8HAqt0

Protests reach Haiti airport and Prime Minister's residence over police killings

Protesters and some police officers protested at the official residence of Haiti's prime minister in the capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday, decrying recent killings of police, according to one of his advisors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/Nosm4DO

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Brazil launches new Covid-19 'crisis committee'

After a year of often acrimonious relations between federal and local governments over Covid handling, the new committee will include members of the legislative branch, the Supreme Court, ministers, and six state governors. The federal government did not respond to questions about whether the new committee would replace a similar group composed only of federal-level officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/qGIOc9y

One year into Ukraine war, US gas prices are lower. Here's what to expect ahead

For Ukraine, the year since Russia's invasion has been one of widespread death, destruction and displacement, as millions had their lives changed forever. Americans got off easy by comparison, with most feeling the impact of the war only at the gas pump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YVx5muv

Watch: Chinese fighter jet's warning to US Navy plane in South China Sea

CNN's Ivan Watson takes a ride on a US Navy jet over the South China Sea and witnesses tensions at play between the US and China during a close encounter with a Chinese fighter jet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/DycJo34

See how prosecutors grilled Alex Murdaugh on last day of cross-examination

CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports on what the prosecution asked Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney on trial for the murder of his wife and son, on the last day of his cross-examination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HF7tSJ3

Flight from Auckland lands 16 hours later in ... Auckland

It's the stuff of nightmares. You're trying to get somewhere, you've prepped and planned and you're doing your best and yet you end up right back where you started. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rVMbg0q
Isa Soares analyzes the war in Ukraine using maps with Royal United Services Instiitute's Dr. Neil Melvin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TbgnFzU

Fulton County judge who oversaw special grand jury in Trump probe says jurors are free to discuss final report

The judge who oversaw a special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia says he instructed jurors they were prevented from discussing deliberations but did not face restrictions in talking about the panel's final report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/fbaHjBG

Roald Dahl classic editions will be released, following censorship concerns

UK publisher Puffin officially announced the release of Roald Dahl's classic texts, following a week of pushback against revisions to his original language in recent editions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZdgyNlw

Trump and FBI director can be deposed in lawsuit from ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok, judge rules

Former President Donald Trump and FBI Director Christopher Wray can be deposed as part of a lawsuit from an ex-FBI agent who sued over his 2018 termination, a federal judge ruled Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/W97prtT

US plans to expand training of Taiwanese forces

The US is planning to increase the number of US troops training Taiwanese forces on the self-governing island in the coming months, according to US officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/TmBL9HA

Nigeria opposition senatorial candidate gunned down days before crucial elections

A manhunt is underway for the killers of a senatorial candidate for Nigeria's opposition Labor Party, who was shot and burned in his campaign vehicle late Wednesday in the country's southeastern Enugu State, local police said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Unf0c3d

Nigeria opposition senatorial candidate gunned down days before crucial elections

A manhunt is underway for the killers of a senatorial candidate for Nigeria's opposition Labor Party, who was shot and burned in his campaign vehicle late Wednesday in the country's southeastern Enugu State, local police said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Unf0c3d

BBC won't be 'put off' covering India by tax raids and censorship

The BBC says it will not be "put off" from reporting in India after the government prevented a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from airing in the country and raided the broadcaster's offices. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QJSMhgD

BBC won't be 'put off' covering India by tax raids and censorship

The BBC says it will not be "put off" from reporting in India after the government prevented a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from airing in the country and raided the broadcaster's offices. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QJSMhgD

European Commission bans TikTok from official devices

The European Commission has banned TikTok from official devices because of concerns about cybersecurity, a move sharply criticized by the company in its latest run-in with Western governments over how it handles user data. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7JLig8M

East Palestine derailment spurs rare signs of bipartisan agreement on rail safety. Will Washington act?

A fiery train wreck that released toxic materials in an Ohio town is raising new questions in the halls of the nation's capital over the regulation of the rail industry and if stricter measures could have prevented the disaster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/l2c8qhy

See the mysterious object baffling onlookers and officials in Japan

A large metal object appeared on a beach in Japan and shocked eyewitnesses and officials who have no idea what it is or where it came from. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YiqOTxl

Pentagon warns troops eating poppy seeds could lead to failed drug tests

The US Defense Department issued an official warning to troops last week: If you don't want to test positive on a drug test, you should avoid poppy seeds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/h5qXsZN

Why UK supermarkets are rationing fruit and vegetables

Major UK supermarkets have started rationing the sale of some staple fruits and salad vegetables, blaming poor weather that has depressed production in Spain and north Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/P5a38pq

Seattle becomes the first city in the US to ban caste discrimination

Seattle is explicitly banning discrimination on the basis of caste, making it the first city in the US to take such a step. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/DXPxMGd

British woman who joined ISIS as a teen loses UK citizenship appeal

Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join ISIS at the age of 15, has lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her British citizenship, according to UK news agency PA Media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/N8da0wT

What is the future of the internet? Don't ask the US Supreme Court

Nine justices set out Tuesday to determine what the future of the internet would look like if the Supreme Court were to narrow the scope of a law that some believe created the age of modern social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/E4ywD9Z

"Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Never': Biden delivers rallying cry against Putin

The last time President Joe Biden spoke from the courtyard of the Royal Castle in Poland, the content of his 27-minute speech was mostly obscured by what he ad-libbed about Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bAFNK1y

Historian explains the importance of Biden's framing of Russia's war with Ukraine

CNN presidential historian Tim Naftali discusses the importance of President Joe Biden's ongoing framing of Russia's war with Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/myk5gIz

Takeaways from the Supreme Court's hearing in blockbuster internet speech case

Supreme Court justices appeared broadly concerned Tuesday about the potential unintended consequences of allowing websites to be sued for their automatic recommendations of user content, highlighting the challenges facing attorneys who want to hold Google accountable for suggesting YouTube videos created by terrorist groups. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Ja5cksL

Videos capture moment 6.3 magnitude aftershock hits Turkey

A magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck Turkey's southern Hatay province, near the Syrian border, killing several people and injuring hundreds, according to Turkish and Syrian officials. The aftershock comes two weeks after a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands of people in both countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4Ou2Usf

US military investigating leak of emails from Pentagon server

The US military's Special Operations Command says it is investigating a report from a cybersecurity researcher that the command was leaking a trove of unclassified email data on the internet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/TVr69Af

FC Barcelona president pushes back in face of widespread criticism amid referee payment scandal

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is defiantly pushing back in the face of widespread criticism amid a referee payment scandal gripping Spanish football. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YOGFKzs

Hear Wagner leader complain of ammo shortages

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Russian private military company Wagner, acknowledged a "major problem" with ammunition supplies for his troops, amid a public spat with the leaders of Russia's defense establishment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zA2jl6W

A Netflix movie is getting eerie comparisons to the Ohio toxic train crash

CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks with Ben Ratner, a resident of East Palestine, Ohio, who says the toxic train derailment in his town has "uncanny" similarities to the Netflix film "White Noise," in which he appeared as an extra. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uhC3XKB

As Biden visits Ukraine, China's top diplomat goes to Russia

As US President Joe Biden touched down in Ukraine to meet with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, China's top diplomat was traveling in the opposite direction, on his way to Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vTybWpm

'I realized that my country was doing something wrong': Nearly 22,000 Russians have tried to enter the US since Putin's war draft

Nailia Manzurina's eyes filled with tears as she remembered the moment she and her two young sons had to separate from her husband in their native Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/sITVWFY

Ukrainian foreign minister responds to Amanpour's 'painful' question about war

CNN's Christiane Amanpour sat down with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the Munich Security Conference and discussed the outlook for the war in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GMaIBNt

I'm no longer a Black Panther, but I still strive for social justice

Fifty-six years ago, I walked into the Black Panther Party storefront headquarters on Grove Street — now Martin Luther King Jr. Way — in the heart of my native city of Oakland, California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8UTutZ0

Netflix war drama cleans up at BAFTAs. See the full list

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North Korea fires an unidentified ballistic missile, says South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yhM7LTg

Richard Belzer, comedian and 'Law & Order: SVU' actor, dies at age 78

Richard Belzer, the comedian and actor best known for playing the acerbic Detective John Munch across a number of NBC crime dramas, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," over more than two decades, has died, according to his longtime manager. He was 78. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dgqV9Cz

In pictures: The 2023 BAFTAs

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Turkey halts most rescue efforts for earthquake survivors

Turkey has ended most search and rescue operations, nearly two weeks after a huge earthquake killed tens of thousands of people, the country's disaster management authority said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TKLlBrs

BAFTA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners

The 2023 BAFTA Film Awards are underway from Royal Festival Hall in London, England. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/img40Sf

Three weeks missing: Police have not yet found a trace of missing 45-year-old woman

One video shows a single blue glove, found in the field where missing British mother Nicola Bulley was last seen before she vanished over three weeks ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/D7ftN9j

Terrifying video shows woman fight off attacker inside empty gym

Security video caught a female bodybuilder fighting off a man trying to attack her while she was working out alone in a Florida gym. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vxWUDYi

King Charles turns to 'Cats' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for flagship coronation music

Britain's King Charles III has enlisted the help of acclaimed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the flagship anthem for his upcoming coronation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kiQUhYT

King Charles turns to 'Cats' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for flagship coronation music

Britain's King Charles III has enlisted the help of acclaimed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the flagship anthem for his upcoming coronation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kiQUhYT

Twitter to make you pay to secure your account this way

Twitter Blue subscribers will be the platform's only users able to use text messages as a two-factor authentication method, Twitter announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ng7AESm

'Fire-breathing demon' dog returned to shelter again

Will a fourth adoption be the charm for this seemingly unadoptable pup? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/w83zpif

Biden's false claim on Trump and the national debt

President Joe Biden has made another series of inaccurate claims in an economic speech. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/1HcFa2g

Irregular sleeping habits may increase risk of heart disease, study finds

Irregular sleep is associated with atherosclerosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BGbijeC

He was rescued after being trapped under rubble for nearly 11 days. Hear his first call

Turkish authorities posted the video of Mustafa Avci who was rescued after being trapped under the rubble for nearly 11 days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/pTGw36M

Feds search Pence's DC office and don't find any new classified docs, aide says

Federal investigators searched former Vice President Mike Pence's Washington, DC, office on Friday for classified information and did not turn up any new classified documents, a Pence spokesman said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/G0RE2Xj

Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters

The horizon disappears for a moment as the nose of the helicopter rears. There's a faint thump as rockets trailing brown smoke arc ahead. The aircraft banks as if flicked on its side by an outside force. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gZ8mB5L

At least two killed as militants storm Karachi police headquarters

At least two people were killed and two others injured Friday after militants stormed the police headquarters in Karachi, according to ambulance officials in Pakistan's capital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/BYwQZE1

CNN anchor explains Biden's lack of transparency on the flying objects

President Biden has now addressed the American people about their concerns about the flying objects. CNN's Abby Phillip explains the sensitivity of this subject and how little the president can say on the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mvXRF4M

Video shows investigator asking Murdaugh if he killed his wife and son

The jury in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial saw the crucial interview he had with state investigators where he was asked for the first time if he killed his wife and son. CNN's Randi Kaye reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YRjC2NP

Watch Ryan Seacrest get emotional while announcing departure from 'Live'

After six years, Ryan Seacrest announced he is saying goodbye to "Live with Kelly and Ryan." Mark Consuelos, co-host Kelly Ripa's husband, will fill the seat after he leaves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/eCbsgzY

Turkish channels call Aleyna 'miracle girl' who was rescued alive 248 hours after earthquake

A 17-year-old was dubbed the "miracle girl" when she was pulled alive from the rubble 248 hours after a fatal earthquake that ripped through southern Turkey, as rescue efforts shift to recovery operations ten days on from the disaster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6t9z2v1

Neil deGrasse Tyson: don't assume UFOs are aliens

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson pushes back on unsubstantiated assumptions that recently shot down UFOs come from extra-terrestrial beings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mX7F9n1

No survivors after military helicopter crash in Alabama

There are no survivors after a military helicopter crash in Madison County, Alabama, according to Brent Patterson, a spokesperson with the Madison County sheriff's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2mHE0Ca

Woman asks 'what day is it?' when pulled from the rubble 228 hours after earthquake

A confused woman asked her rescuers "What day is it?" when pulled alive from the rubble of last week's earthquake after 228 hours, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu reported Wednesday, as another woman aged 77 was also rescued from the debris. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/iUGp8YX

Expert: Trump's legal peril is deepening

Federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents have asked a court to force his attorney, Evan Corcoran, to provide additional testimony, two sources familiar with the Justice Department's motion told CNN. CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen explains the significance of the decision. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cjZ4f0n

Raquel Welch, 'Fantastic Voyage' star, has died at age 82

Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films "One Million Years B.C." and "Fantastic Voyage," has died, according to a statement provided by her manager, Steve Sauer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9mthy2Y

What Stalin's daughter taught me

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was back in the spotlight last week after appearing at two lavish military events in Pyongyang. In one photograph, he is seen with his generals reviewing a midnight parade of ballistic missiles. Beside him stands his roughly 9-year-old daughter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/KrWcz8P

What 'China's Hawaii' has to do with the appearance of alleged spy balloons across the globe

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Husband of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer summoned by judiciary

The husband of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh will be forced to serve the rest of a five-year prison sentence, Sotoudeh told CNN on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RXcNlMn

Inside Russia's efforts to use prisoners to fight the war in Ukraine

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh investigates Russia's use of prisoners to fight the war in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HTvKQCf

New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle pounds North Island

New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency on Tuesday for the third time in its history as Cyclone Gabrielle pounded the North Island with wind and rain, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6AVSfkg

New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle pounds North Island

New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency on Tuesday for the third time in its history as Cyclone Gabrielle pounded the North Island with wind and rain, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6AVSfkg

Austin Majors, 'NYPD Blue' actor, dead at 27

Austin Majors, a former child actor best known for his role on "NYPD Blue," has died, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office. He was 27. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0og9iAY

What it's like to travel around Afghanistan now

Most of the time, headlines about Afghanistan are ringed with tragedy: food shortages, orphaned children, and even executions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/84v93Ll

'Butts: A Backstory' explores the cultural history of the backside

In the introduction to her book "Butts: A Backstory," journalist Heather Radke recalls a moment when, at 10 years old, she and a friend were cat-called by two teenage boys while out riding their bikes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6v7fXOH

Experts: this is the best cash back card of 2022

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Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show makes us feel like she's the only girl in the world

How about that Rihanna concert sandwiched by a football game? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/pdBwVrE

US citizen detained in Jordan launches hunger strike

A US citizen detained in Jordan is calling on the US government to demand his return to the United States and launching a hunger strike to protest his imprisonment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lZtJdHx

Earthquake death toll exceeds 34,000 across Turkey and Syria -- and is expected to rise

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Here's when the Super Bowl kicks off and how to watch

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US military shoots down high-altitude object near Lake Huron on Sunday

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'This is not over': Canadian women's national soccer team calls off strike, says they are being 'forced back to work'

The Canadian women's national soccer team has called off its strike and resumed training after the sport's governing body Canada Soccer threatened legal action, players said on February 11. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0i7J1rH

More than 33,000 dead after earthquake

More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday, with tens of thousands more left injured. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qeHjYX8

Israeli forces raid Jenin, killing 14-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say

Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday, killing a 14-year-old boy, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. Qusai Radwan Waked was shot in the abdomen, the ministry said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3waMlo7

Iran frees dissident Farhad Meysami after photos of his emaciated condition cause outrage

An Iranian doctor and rights activist has been released from Tehran's infamous Evin prison one week after photographs of his severely emaciated condition emerged on social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4MUERnH

A 10-year effort to officially end the Iraq War

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, after trying for 10 years, is on the cusp of getting Congress to repeal the authorizations that led the US into war against Iraq in the early '90s and again in the early '00s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ORk09m3

In Hong Kong, personalized license car plates are a coveted luxury

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NORAD says additional 'object' detected over northern Canada

The North American Aerospace Defense Command said Saturday it is monitoring "a high altitude airborne object" over northern Canada, and military aircraft are currently operating in the area from Alaska and Canada, according to a news release from the agency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/jfGcJQ3

See the haunting photos of 'ghost ships,' which have lain in wait for centuries in the Baltic Sea

Plunging into the icy waters surrounding Scandinavia, divers Jonas Dahm and Carl Douglas hunt for vessels long lost to the ocean, what they call the "ghost ships'' of the Baltic Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YUpLc2r

Canadian women's national soccer team on strike over budget cuts and pay equity, its captain says

The Canadian women's national soccer team is on strike following cuts to its program and pay equity concerns, captain Christine Sinclair told Canada's The Sports Network (TSN). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MsJcYlE

Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish

Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey surpassed 25,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3iKpjEG

Trump team turns over additional classified records and laptop to federal prosecutors

Former President Donald Trump's legal team turned over more documents with classified markings and a laptop belonging to an aide to federal prosecutors in recent months, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/myUfwqz

NASA rover finds 'clearest evidence yet' of an ancient lake on Mars

In the foothills of a Martian mountain, NASA's Curiosity rover found stunning new evidence of an ancient lake in the form of rocks etched with the ripples of waves — and the telltale signs appeared in an unlikely place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ma7MrwR

Spain will offer citizenship to freed political prisoners from Nicaragua

Spain will offer a path to citizenship for 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners who were recently released from prison and many of whom were sent to the United States on Thursday, a spokesman for Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Hyelm1F

Shinzo Abe exposes Trump's thought process ahead of US-North Korea summit in posthumous memoir

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged then-President Donald Trump not to relent with North Korea and to keep up the threat of military pressure, according to his memoir. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/GdHy7NP

Spanish teenage cyclist dies after being hit by truck during training

Teenage cyclist Estela Domínguez has died after being hit by a truck while training, the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) said in a statement on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/KcY0wGH

Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating Donald Trump and his role in January 6, 2021, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8iCSMrN

Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has "made a deposit" to buy Sheffield United, in a takeover that would make him the only Black majority owner in England's top two professional leagues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4VvoGwg

SpaceX attempts first 'static fire' test of gargantuan Super Heavy rocket booster

SpaceX just attempted to ignite all 33 engines in a test fire of its gargantuan Super Heavy rocket booster. The trial marks the company's first "static fire" test for what is expected to be the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/U958oi6

Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the US

The Nicaraguan government released more than 200 political prisoners, many of whom arrived in the United States on Thursday, according to officials, following years of repression by the country's President Daniel Ortega. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/ShY0lrz

European Super League organizers unveil revamped competition

The organizers of the European Super League (ESL) have unveiled a revamped competition with "60 to 80 teams," they announced in a statement on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/opONL03

This fan has shaped anti-discrimination policy in Australian cricket after alleging racial abuse at a match

Two years after alleging he was racially abused at a cricket match, an Indian fan has had a hand in shaping how the sport tackles discrimination in Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/1pniCD4

Explained: Why was the earthquake in Turkey and Syria so deadly and what could happen next?

A powerful fault-line, cold temperatures, aftershocks, lack of infrastructure and limited aid. CNN breaks down the reasons this earthquake was so deadly and the factors that may contribute to a rising death toll in its aftermath. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NXq6rBP

2 children died, 6 others injured after bus crashes into daycare near Montreal

Authorities in Quebec said two children have died and six others were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a city bus drove into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb Wednesday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/awGQyLk

Queen of Salsa to appear on US quarter

Cuban American artist Celia Cruz will be the first Latina singer to feature as part of the American Women Quarters Program, the US Mint announced. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MqwoNDZ

Cuban who shot to fame after he was rescued as a boy from Florida straits is set to become a lawmaker

Elián González, the Cuban boy whose custody battle stoked Cold War-era tensions, has been nominated to serve in the island's National Assembly, the communist-party daily Granma said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/wypPz2V

2 children dead, six others injured after bus crashes into daycare near Montreal

Authorities in Quebec said two children have died and six others were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a city bus drove into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb Wednesday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/awGQyLk

2 children died, six others injured after bus crashes into daycare near Montreal

Authorities in Quebec said two children have died and six others were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a city bus drove into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb Wednesday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/awGQyLk

Global ransomware campaign has US and European officials on alert

A new global ransomware campaign has hit at least 3,800 victims, including hundreds in the US, according to crowdsourced data reviewed by CNN, prompting warnings from European and US cybersecurity officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zL5fGJU

Previously unknown layer of molten rock found beneath Earth's crust

Researchers have detected a previously unknown layer of partially molten rock beneath Earth's crust. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/PIwz4Bj

Hear George Santos respond to constituents calling for his resignation

A group of constituents from Rep. George Santos' New York district traveled to Capitol Hill calling for his resignation. Hear the freshman congressman's response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bo5wzyS

Al Hilal shock Flamengo with 3-2 win in Club World Cup semifinal

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal stunned South American champions Flamengo to reach the Club World Cup final with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday thanks to two penalties from Salem Al Dawsari and a close-range strike from Luciano Vietto. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7WogIdq

4 people hospitalized after battery fire in United plane cabin

A fire from the battery of an electrical device aboard a United Airlines flight forced a Newark-bound plane to return to San Diego on Tuesday and sent four people to the hospital, officials say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yPAYNrd

Earthquake victims in Syria face 'a crisis in a crisis' after brutal civil war

For many of the Syrian victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, this is just the latest in a decade-long series of tragedies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vWopeB9

Ted Cruz introduces 2-term limit bill. He's seeking a third term

Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill to limit US senators to two terms while the Texas GOP senator is running for his third term in office. CNN's Jake Tapper and USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers react. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/CfuDqdY

Jupiter now has the most moons in the solar system after new discovery

Jupiter already reigns as king of the planets — it's the largest one in our solar system. And now, the gas giant has the most known moons, too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/sDp0Oft

GOP congresswoman says Biden 'failed the test' with suspected Chinese spy balloon

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) reacts to President Biden's response to the suspected Chinese spy balloon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nq9Mtlc

Former NATO advisor: 'If you can get the Russians out of Crimea, the Ukrainians will win'

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director of the McCain Institute, and former NATO commander General Philip Breedlove on the latest developments from the battlefield in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/IR3FgiC

Britain's NHS was once idolized. Now its worst ever crisis is fueling a boom in private health care

Tens of thousands of nurses and nearly 12,000 ambulance workers went on strike Monday over pay and working conditions in the biggest walkout in the 75-year history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/P3MVXoT

The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds

The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created from fossil fuels, despite global efforts to reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions, according to a new report released Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YldeNtb

See indoor scene in Turkey when the earthquake hit

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit southern Turkey, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake's depth is 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles), located 23 kilometers (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi, Gaziantep province, according to the USGS. CNN Supervising Meteorologist Brandon Miller explains why this earthquake could be particularly devastating. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BZDP91G

Beyoncé makes Grammy history

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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Turkey

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit southern Turkey, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NBOcEpl

US authorities found young dolphin's skull inside unattended bag at a Detroit airport

Federal authorities made a grim and unexpected discovery in an unattended bag last week at a Detroit airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kGBdmO4

Meet the 9-year-old high school graduate and aspiring astrophysicist

9-year-old David Balogun is one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming an astrophysicist after obtaining his high school diploma. CNN affiliate WGAL has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/KBOdgi4

Shark kills teenage girl who went for swim in Australian river

A 16-year-old girl has been attacked and killed by a shark while swimming in a river in Perth, Western Australia, local authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/1JixokP

China accuses US of 'seriously violating international practice' in shooting down balloon

China has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction and protest" against Washington's decision to shoot down its balloon, accusing it of "overreacting" and "seriously violating international practice." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/prS3QAi

Hear what retired lt. general thinks China learned with spy balloon

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling says he believes it is more likely China was trying to learn how the US would respond to the spy balloon rather than collect real intelligence from the endeavor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GMwTSjP

They eat ice cream and read 'Harry Potter,' but these North Korean YouTubers aren't what they seem

The young woman rifles through a fridge of popsicles, pulling out several to show the camera. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vSqUbaI

Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say

At least 22 people have died in connection widespread forest fires in south-central Chile, according to government officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qPmXAFj

Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say

At least 22 people have died in connection widespread forest fires in south-central Chile, according to government officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qPmXAFj

Reporter says this is Democrats' fatal flaw

New York Times reporter Brett Stephens and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D- AZ) discuss issues the Democratic party is facing reaching constituents with Bill Maher. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MkmvhG8

She used hidden cameras to help students cheat exams. Now she's wanted by Interpol

Think "international manhunt" and the image that likely springs to mind is that of a hardened criminal like a murderer, bank robber or billion-dollar fraudster -- not the middle-aged boss of a high school tuition center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uxAtrJH

Japan's workers haven't had a raise in 30 years. Companies are under pressure to pay up

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Elon Musk found not liable for Tesla shareholder losses after 'funding secured' tweet

A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is not liable for losses experienced by Tesla shareholders following his controversial "funding secured" tweet from 2018. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6casROj

US, EU, G7 and Australia announce new price cap on Russian petroleum products

The US and allies are trying to further limit Russia's ability to make money and finance its war efforts with new price limits on products like gasoline and fuel oil, a senior Treasury official announced Friday -- adding to sanctions on Russian energy sales in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NLSDEKX

Michelle Yeoh on how her Oscar-nominated role was first offered to Jackie Chan

Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Yeoh speaks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about her acclaimed film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and her first reactions to the script. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/T3Fxh8a

South Africa tourism in talks to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur amid energy crisis

The South African government's tourism board has conditionally approved plans to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur amid an energy crisis, South African Tourism (SAT) announced in a statement on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5YbdLPH

Photographers empower girls of color by reimagining Disney princesses

CNN's Laura Coates joins two photographers from CreativeSoul Photography who've partnered with shopDisney to debut a new collection of magical dolls inspired by Disney princesses meant to empower young girls of color. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NR1nYOj

Green comet seen from Earth for first time since Stone Age

A recently discovered green comet passed Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. It was last visible in the night sky during the Stone Age. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zmlXIOd

Israel and Sudan finalize text of peace agreement, says Israeli foreign minister

Israel and Sudan have finalized the text of a peace agreement to be signed "later this year," Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7tJwBQc

Israel and Sudan finalize text of peace agreement, says Israeli FM

Israel and Sudan have finalized the text of a peace agreement to be signed "later this year," Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7tJwBQc

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/6pL9iOC

Attempted rape charges dropped against Manchester United player

Charges of attempted rape and assault against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood were dropped on Thursday due to the withdrawal of key witnesses, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced. A charge of controlling and coercive behavior was also dropped, according to the CPS. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/J5IPEt1

SE Cupp: America has pulled back the curtain on Trump's political wizardry

In the latest episode of "Unfiltered," SE Cupp argues former President Donald Trump, now a 2024 presidential hopeful, is struggling to build momentum around his campaign -- finding that his old tactics no longer resonate the way they once did. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tleogXf

Chelsea has spent over $600 million on new signings. Here's why that's significant

By all accounts Arsenal was very much in the running to sign Ukrainian superstar Mykhailo Mudryk during the January transfer window. As the current Premier League leader, the 22-year-old forward had the potential to be a pivotal addition in the title race. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/L29MsQ5

Netanyahu outlines vision for two-state solution -- without Palestinian sovereignty

A shocking 48 hours of violence -- bloody even by the standards of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- followed immediately by a fortunately timed flying visit from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, focused the eyes of the world on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fvCwAuD

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Iranian couple handed prison sentence for dancing in the streets

An Iranian couple, both social media influencers, have been given lengthy prison sentences after a video emerged of them dancing in a main square in the capital Tehran. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O5ZAdYC

Philadelphia Eagles player indicted on rape charges

A player for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles has been indicted on rape charges in Ohio, according to an indictment announced Wednesday by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4bZ3Ifd

Pope Francis attracts more than one million worshippers to DRC Mass

More than one million people attended Pope Francis' Mass in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Wednesday, the Vatican Press Office said, citing figures estimated by local authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zsAGier