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This is what Kobe Bryant said about basketball, his wife and his daughters

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant during the team's first game since the NBA legend died in a helicopter crash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SaW8x5 via IFTTT

Hear LeBron James' emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant

LeBron James delivers remarks during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before the Los Angeles Lakers' first game after Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tgYWjV via IFTTT

Author Mary Higgins Clark, bestselling 'Queen of Suspense,' dies at 92

Author Mary Higgins Clark, the bestselling "Queen of Suspense" known for dozens of novels sold worldwide, has died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uX9vZR via IFTTT

Biden burns through cash ahead of early 2020 contests

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden churned through his campaign donations during the last three months of 2019, leaving the former vice president with a little less than $9 million to spend ahead of the first nominating contests of the 2020 race, new filings late Friday show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36MfNcb via IFTTT

Hong Kong art fair faces calls to cancel amid coronavirus fears

Organizers of Asia's largest art fair, Art Basel Hong Kong, are facing mounting pressure to postpone or cancel the March event as the deadly Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread around the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uTz2TH via IFTTT

The aircraft interiors of the future

From a hyper-connected, personalized cabin of the future to rotating airplane seats that make enduring economy that much easier, this year's Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist is chockablock with the aircraft innovations you didn't know you needed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O18g2I via IFTTT

Heiress with estimated $17 billion is dead

Anne Cox Chambers, who with her sister took over the family media conglomerate that became Cox Enterprises and once served as US ambassador to Belgium, died Friday at her Atlanta home at the age of 100, the company said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36IIK8Y via IFTTT

Trump loosens restrictions on landmines

President Donald Trump rescinded restrictions on the US military's ability to use landmines, weapons that have been banned by more than 160 countries due to their history of killing and wounding civilians, the White House said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UebJPh via IFTTT

US bans travel from China in attempt to contain epidemic

The number of confirmed cases of the Wuhan coronavirus is nearing 12,000, as the epidemic continues to spread worldwide, sparking travel bans and outbreaks of ugly anti-Chinese xenophobia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2u8nY5h via IFTTT

Zuckerberg: Facebook's new approach will 'piss off a lot of people'

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will stand up for principles like free expression and encryption, even if it means facing a backlash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tXpmYx via IFTTT

Tourism industry hit hard as Chinese tourists stay home

At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Bill Egerton received an alarming email. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uaeQgn via IFTTT

Lakers honoring Kobe Bryant with court logo and T-shirt draped seats

When thousands of fans pour into Staples Center on Friday night for the first Los Angeles Lakers game since Kobe Bryant, one of his daughters and seven others died in a helicopter crash, they will see several tributes to the late NBA legend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37MGChB via IFTTT

FDA approves first drug to treat peanut allergies in children

The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to treat peanut allergies in children on Friday, following an advisory committee vote of approval in September. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uOydfc via IFTTT

Trump administration expands travel ban to include six new countries

The Trump administration on Friday announced an expansion of the travel ban -- one of the President's signature policies, which has been derided by critics as an attempt to ban Muslims from the US -- to include six new countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uSVv3i via IFTTT

Bernie Sanders burnt through $50 million in last three months of 2019

Bernie Sanders spent about $50 million during the last three months of the year, burning through money faster than he raised it during the fourth quarter of 2019 -- as he and his Democratic rivals readied for the first nominating contests of 2020, new filings show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UeXN7N via IFTTT

Nearly 12,000 cases of the coronavirus worldwide

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4 years of Brexit in 4 minutes

It's been almost four years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union - and it's been quite the journey. CNN takes a look at how Brexit unfolded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GCCpBk via IFTTT

Anger over the Wuhan virus is sparking pushback against censorship

The Great Firewall of China has always been annoying, but it's not usually this deadly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36MvjVs via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Premier League January spending reaches $2 billion, but transfers come with a warning sign

Time and again, the January transfer window has proven to be a minefield for English Premier League clubs looking to make big money signings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GFxfV5 via IFTTT

State of emergency declared in Australia capital

A state of emergency has been declared in Australia's capital city of Canberra as bushfires move rapidly in the area, according to authorities from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36HFdYw via IFTTT

Number of Iranian students turned back at US airports is growing

They left Iran with valid visas in hand. But hours after landing in the US, they were forced to turn back on flights they never expected to take. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36N3zzU via IFTTT

Church of England apologizes for saying only married heterosexuals should have sex

Top archbishops in the Church of England have apologized for guidance issued by the church last week that said only married heterosexuals should have sex -- while same-sex or heterosexual Christians in civil partnerships should remain abstinent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GH1j2B via IFTTT

Dominic Thiem sets up first Australian Open final with victory over Alexander Zverev

Austria's Dominic Thiem will compete in his first Australian Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 7-6. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38THO2N via IFTTT

See the moment Roberts refuses Paul's question

Chief Justice John Roberts refused to read Sen. Rand Paul's question at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial that named the alleged Ukraine whistleblower. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Og2fPQ via IFTTT

The UK leaves the EU, but Brexit isn't over just yet

CNN's Phil Black reports that while UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has successfully steered the United Kingdom out of the European Union, there still is plenty of work to be done. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36JrWPd via IFTTT

First Italian city to offer $1 homes

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Aston Martin has been bailed out by Formula 1 billionaire

Aston Martin has been rescued from collapse by a £500 million ($656 million) bailout led by a Formula 1 billionaire. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aYFtpj via IFTTT

Why Italy remembers Kobe Bryant 'as a son, not as a star'

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Millions of Syrian children deprived of basic rights by war

A UN report focused solely on children in Syria states that five million have been displaced in the fighting, with nine years of war robbing them of their childhood and subjecting them to "unabated violations of their rights". CNN's Arwa Damon reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2u3dW5q via IFTTT

Peppa Pig voice actress Harley Bird to step down after 13 years

The actress who has been delighting toddlers as the voice of Peppa Pig for more than a decade is hanging up her puddle-jumping boots and stepping down from the role. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GHYSNb via IFTTT

Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests

While musicians and movie stars campaign vocally to protect our rainforests and oceans, the world's wetlands rarely get the same level of public support. They are in many ways the planet's unglamorous, unsung heroes -- yet by one estimate wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RH6kP8 via IFTTT

Carli Lloyd eyes 'potential' career as kicker in NFL

Carli Lloyd has played in soccer World Cup finals. She's played in Olympic gold medal games. She's played in domestic cup finals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/318YYHh via IFTTT

Third grader rushes to help when toddler starts choking

9-year-old Timothy Prather jumped into action and used the Heimlich maneuver when he saw his younger cousin Conner choking on a Life Savers candy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38S9ZPE via IFTTT

As coronavirus spreads, fear is fueling racism and xenophobia

On a French newspaper's front page last weekend, big block letters announced "Yellow Alert" next to an image of a Chinese woman wearing a face mask. Another headline in the same paper read "New Yellow Peril?" above an article about the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aXE6aj via IFTTT

Impeachment trial to end but its aftershocks will rock America

America's latest "national nightmare" will not end when Republicans vote to acquit President Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors, possibly as early as Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Oefu3A via IFTTT

Witness vote likely to fail after Lamar Alexander says he's a no

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee said late Thursday he would oppose calling witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, a decision that means the trial is all but certain to come to a swift end without hearing from witnesses or subpoenaing documents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RDRuc0 via IFTTT

Britain is leaving the European Union today. The hard part comes next

After three-and-a-half years, three prime ministers and seemingly endless votes in Parliament since the 2016 Brexit referendum, Britain finally becomes the first ever country to leave the European Union at 11:01 p.m. GMT on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31c0BnG via IFTTT

Lawmaker reacts to 'disgraceful' question: I will not dignify smears

Lead impeachment manager Adam Schiff (D-CA) reacts to a question from Republican senators, calling it "disgraceful." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37HvFOt via IFTTT

Popeyes launched a clothing line that resembles Beyoncé's

Popeyes released its own clothing line, seemingly inspired by Ivy Park. Beyoncé's newest Ivy Park line released months prior to the Popeyes release. HLN's Melissa Knowles reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GEYtLm via IFTTT

James Corden addresses 'Carpool Karaoke' driving drama

"The Late Late Show" host James Corden addressed the viral video that shows him not actually driving while filming an episode of "Carpool Karaoke." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38RYE2d via IFTTT

This teacher's shoes were stolen from his classroom, so his students surprised him

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, you could say the same about a video of a Nebraska teacher when he got an unexpected gift from his students. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37I9aZI via IFTTT

Coronavirus evacuee: When plane landed, we cheered

CNN's Kyung Lah spoke to American Jarred Evans who was evacuated from Wuhan, China back to the US following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Evans described his experience on the plane and how everyone cheered when it landed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RCJkk8 via IFTTT

Bill Gates' daughter engaged to Egyptian equestrian

Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer Gates has announced her engagement to Egyptian showjumper Nayel Nassar. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36AA04J via IFTTT

Nurse accused of poisoning five premature babies with morphine

German police and prosecutors are questioning a nurse accused of poisoning five premature babies with morphine at a hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2u3TkKb via IFTTT

Wuhan holds light show to offer encouragement to citizens on lockdown

Residents of Wuhan, China, describe what life is like under lockdown in the city at the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak. The virus has killed 170 people and infected nearly 8,000 others in China. CNN's Isa Soares reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38X7bRD via IFTTT

Ellen DeGeneres gives $20k scholarship to teen told to cut dreadlocks or miss graduation

Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia Keys are lending support to a Texas teenager who was told that he won't get to walk at graduation if he doesn't cut his dreadlocks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OenNMK via IFTTT

Djokovic dumps Federer out of Aus. Open

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 7-6 6-4 6-3 Thursday to set up his eighth final at the Australian Open. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Gx4nhR via IFTTT

Roma legend goes incognito to watch derby with fans

Former Roma soccer star Daniele de Rossi went to great -- and pretty impressive -- lengths to ensure he could enjoy the Rome derby without being mobbed by fans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RFnRXZ via IFTTT

Canada striker breaks international goalscoring record

Canada striker Christine Sinclair scored her 185th international goal to break the men's and women's scoring record. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aTtqtl via IFTTT

US citizen and her 8-year-old daughter stuck in Wuhan

Priscilla Dickey and her 8-year-old daughter Hermione were supposed to be among the hundreds of Americans who boarded a charter flight arranged by the US government to leave Wuhan, China. But Hermione did not have her passport and could not board the flight. CNN's David Culver reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36E4Ucl via IFTTT

Watergate whistleblower on Bolton: I see similarities to 'smoking gun' tape

Former Nixon White House Counsel and Watergate whistleblower John Dean discusses the impact former national security adviser John Bolton could have on President Trump's impeachment trial. Watch "Full Circle" live weeknights at 6:30 p.m. ET. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30ZyOXm via IFTTT

Senator Schiff fires back after Trump's lawyer issues warning

President Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow warned the Senate that calling any witnesses at President Trump's impeachment trial could result in an endless court battle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U89UDi via IFTTT

Watch MEPs sing 'Auld Lang Syne' after Brexit deal passes

After a long, drawn out fight, the United Kingdom will formally withdraw from the European Union. MEPs concluded the European Parliament's Brexit vote by singing "Auld Lang Syne," which was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38OP4Ny via IFTTT

The coronavirus is Chinese President Xi's ultimate test. Will he pass?

Unlike in the United States and elsewhere, it's unusual for a Chinese leader to personally proclaim his involvement in countrywide matters. Not only is it considered self-evident, but he also doesn't need to -- state-run media produces fawning coverage of his every move on a daily basis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36DW1j9 via IFTTT

Trump's lawyers rolled out a breathtaking new defense

President Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz on Wednesday rolled out a novel and very Trumpian legal argument in his client's defense: The President's personal interest is the national interest when he's up for reelection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U2WbxM via IFTTT

Man charged with killing five of his infant children over 30 years

A California man has been charged in the serial homicides of five of his infant children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aTVXPu via IFTTT

Strong winds push portion of US border wall into Mexico

Newly installed panels from the US border wall fell over in high winds, landing on trees on the Mexican side of the border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2u1qlH4 via IFTTT

This airline will let you sit in the co-pilot's seat, but it won't carry your cake

In these days of long airport security lines and faceless online reservation systems, imagine booking a flight with an airline where you can ask for your pilot by name and then sit in the co-pilot's seat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U8ND8G via IFTTT

Presidential candidate posts video after trying to shake a dog's mouth

Forget "gimme your paw," presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg tried to shake a dog's snout. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RTGndO via IFTTT

CNN granted rare access to Cuban presidential tour

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel invited the foreign press to tour the island with him, becoming the first Cuban leader to do so in decades. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38MsAg8 via IFTTT

Jimmy Fallon recalls first night he met Kobe Bryant

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon got emotional while paying tribute to his friend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident on January 26. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vw6C2N via IFTTT

Warming temperatures could mean more heat-related illnesses and new diseases, experts warn

Rising temperatures triggering extreme weather events around the world could result in an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths, as well as the threat of new infectious diseases, according to experts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CHAgh via IFTTT

Genetically engineered moths have been released into the wild to wipe out pests

Genetically modified diamondback moths designed to wipe out wild pest populations were released in fields for the first time in New York state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uIpRFI via IFTTT

Pentagon identifies two airmen killed in plane crash in Afghanistan

The two airmen who died in a US military plane crash in Afghanistan on Monday have been identified, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Ocra0 via IFTTT

White House issues formal threat to Bolton to keep him from publishing book

The White House has issued a formal threat to former national security adviser John Bolton to keep him from publishing his book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir," sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38LpCZl via IFTTT

Chief Justice Roberts will not be silent. But the questions he asks will not be his

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Rescued owl 'too fat to fly' after bingeing on mice

Holiday overindulgence may not be an exclusively human weakness -- as a team of falconers discovered after rescuing an owl that was too fat to fly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tbPeiU via IFTTT

The memory of SARS looms over the Wuhan virus. Here's how they compare

The Wuhan coronavirus has sparked alarm around the world, but in Asia, it's also brought up memories of a deadly virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GAiwdY via IFTTT

Trump's plan gives Israel a green light to annex part of the West Bank. Here's what that looks like

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in no doubt. January 28, 2020, would be as historic an occasion as May 14, 1948, the day Israel declared independence and was recognized as a state by then-US President Harry Truman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S0mXE9 via IFTTT

Europe moves to secure 5G networks but won't ban Huawei

The European Union has directed its member states to take steps to ensure their 5G networks are secure, but new guidelines published by the bloc on Wednesday stop well short of the blanket ban on China's Huawei sought by the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38QMK8y via IFTTT

Eminem's surprise album debuts at No. 1

Eminem dropped a surprise album Thursday night and it's already landed at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uHKli1 via IFTTT

BBC slashes 450 newsroom jobs

BBC News is cutting 450 jobs as part of a modernization plan that will shift resources from television production to digital services. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uHBcG2 via IFTTT

From 'Kanywood' to 'rubbing minds' -- Oxford English Dictionary adds 29 Nigerian words and phrases

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a big batch of Nigerian words to its new edition, in recognition of the way people from the African country have helped to shape the English language. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RXzk41 via IFTTT

Giuliani: John Bolton is a 'backstabber'

President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani called former national security adviser John Bolton a "backstabber" during an interview with "CBS This Morning." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CKlOH via IFTTT

Can Prince Andrew be forced to cooperate with Epstein probe?

Lawyers representing alleged victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have threatened to subpoena Prince Andrew after the royal was accused of "zero co-operation" with US prosecutors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Pndgi via IFTTT

France to ban mass shredding of live male chicks

France is to ban the controversial practice of shredding live male chicks by the end of 2021, agriculture minister Didier Guillaume announced in Paris on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RTJ9jq via IFTTT

This was supposed to be a billion-dollar week for China's box office. Then the coronavirus hit

China's massive box office would normally be booming right about now. Not this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tQJprD via IFTTT

Kobe Bryant's helicopter was 20 to 30 feet from clearing a hilltop when it crashed

The helicopter carrying basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others crashed into a Calabasas, California, hillside with a "high energy impact," the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O9PDtg via IFTTT

Final argument in Trump's case draws laughter from Senate

As President Donald Trump's counsel presented their final arguments before the Senate, Pat Cipollone showed a video of Democrats speaking at Bill Clinton's impeachment proceedings in 1998. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vmuh5p via IFTTT

Palestinian diplomat calls Trump's Middle East plan a 'scam'

Palestinian ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot slammed the plan President Trump unveiled for the Middle East during an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson, saying the President "killed the prospects of a negotiated two-state solution." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/310XG0V via IFTTT

No smoke, no water, no waste. VR could train the next generation of firefighters

Australia has been devastated by its worst bushfires in decades. More than 2.3 million hectares have been burned, and around half a billion animals may have been affected. Scientists say climate change made them more intense, and a similar effect has been observed in California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37NvUY4 via IFTTT

Zverev doubles down on $4M bushfire donation

Alexander Zverev reached his first grand slam semifinal with a 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aSYh9u via IFTTT

A unique pink slug feared wiped out by Australia's bushfires has been found alive and well

A bright pink slug species, found only on one mountain in Australia, has survived the devastating bushfires that ripped through much of its habitat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aQNooI via IFTTT

Witness fight threatens quick ending to impeachment trial

Senate Republicans are wrestling with a momentous dilemma over whether to call witnesses in Donald Trump's trial in a closed-door tussle that risks antagonizing the President and fueling Democrat claims of a cover-up. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/317bQgT via IFTTT

Toobin calls out Dershowitz over video of Pompeo interaction

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin confronts President Donald Trump's lawyer Alan Dershowitz with a video of Dershowitz patting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the back after Trump praised Mike Pompeo for barring an NPR reporter from his plane. Dershowitz says the pat was in support of Pompeo's policy moves and not in support of his interaction with the reporter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vy0bw9 via IFTTT

9-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after his younger sister was stabbed

A 9-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree after he allegedly stabbed his 5-year-old sister with a kitchen knife in an apartment, according to the Ocala Police Department in Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aKMCcN via IFTTT

Washington Post reinstates reporter who it suspended over Kobe Bryant tweets, saying she didn't violate policy

A top editor at The Washington Post said Tuesday that a reporter who was suspended for tweets she posted in the immediate aftermath of Kobe Bryant's death had not violated the newspaper's social media policy. The reporter has been reinstated. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aSPYdy via IFTTT

Netanyahu withdraws immunity request in corruption cases

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UK will allow Huawei to help build its 5G network despite US pressure

The British government said Tuesday that it will allow China's Huawei to help build the country's next generation of super-fast wireless networks, a decision that could undermine trade and intelligence ties with the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38INH2T via IFTTT

Campaigning in Iowa is different than any other state in the US

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John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova hold on-court protest

Australian Open organizers have criticized John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova after the tennis greats protested on court Tuesday over the naming of the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne Park. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RTlAao via IFTTT

Analyst on Trump team's presentation: Are you kidding?

Following Trump defense team member Ken Starr's argument before the Senate, CNN's Jeffrey Toobin called Starr's argument against impeachment "mind boggling," considering his role as independent counsel in the impeachment proceedings against former President Clinton. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30X0Rqt via IFTTT

Tributes pour in around the world to commemorate Kobe Bryant

Tributes have poured in from around to world to commemorate the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant and eight others died on January 26 when his helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38KiDQl via IFTTT

'Go back to your country': Rugby star Maxime Mbanda recalls racist abuse

It was the verbal insult that hit Maxime Mbanda the hardest, even after his car had been smashed and he was threatened with a crowbar. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37zJYoa via IFTTT

Saudi FM: Relations with Israel dependent on peace deal

CNN's International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson sits down with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TZXbCF via IFTTT

Watch CNN's exclusive interview with President Sassoli

CNN's Nina dos Santos sits down with European Parliament President David Sassoli to take the mood of the EU Parliament as it prepares for Brexit on January 31, 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37zYYm3 via IFTTT

In photos: The 2020 Australian Open

The Australian Open at Melbourne Park is the first tennis grand slam of the season and runs from January 20 to February 2. Serena Williams is attempting to win her 24th grand slam title, while in the men's singles Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Dojokovic continue their "Big Three" rivalry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aQxCKs via IFTTT

'Hamilton' fans come for John Bolton's book title

What's John Bolton's toe-tappin' book title mean? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on "The Room Where It Happened." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RxnK0E via IFTTT

CDC is monitoring for Wuhan coronavirus at 20 US airports

The Centers for Disease Control is monitoring for symptoms of the Wuhan coronavirus at 20 US airports, the agency said on its website Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OkvvFd via IFTTT

Man and child die after family camping accident in Australia

A camping accident in Australia left a man and child dead and a woman in serious condition during a family trip, according to authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37yA2v9 via IFTTT

Avlon: How Republicans argued for Bill Clinton's removal

CNN's John Avlon discusses how some GOP lawmakers argued for the removal of former President Bill Clinton when he was impeached in 1998. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TX3oPT via IFTTT

Saudi FM: The killing of Khashoggi was a terrible crime

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud discusses the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with CNN's International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GpYine via IFTTT

Trump's spiritual adviser defends her controversial prayer

Trump spiritual adviser and White House staff member Paula White is defending her recent prayer at her church in Florida that "satanic pregnancies" be miscarried. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38PFtGp via IFTTT

Drone video shows scale of Auschwitz camp

Since its liberation in January 1945, Auschwitz has become a symbol of the atrocities of the Holocaust. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38FtF9E via IFTTT

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani drop duet music video

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani released a music video for their duet "Nobody But You" ahead of the 2020 Grammy Awards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RFzWep via IFTTT

US CDC warns against all nonessential travel to China

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What do you need to know about Coronavirus?

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at what you need to know about the Wuhan virus and coronaviruses like MERS and SARS in general, from what they are to how you can treat them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36g4KHP via IFTTT

The Wuhan coronavirus is spreading

A novel virus originating in Wuhan, China, has killed dozens of people in the country and sickened almost 3,000. The virus has also been confirmed outside China's borders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30vdGYN via IFTTT

The Pacific Ocean is so acidic that it's dissolving Dungeness crabs' shells

The Pacific Ocean is becoming more acidic, and the cash-crabs that live in its coastal waters are some of its first inhabitants to feel its effects. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38IQGZ5 via IFTTT

Michelle Obama wins family's third Grammy

Former first lady Michelle Obama has snagged her first Grammy win for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir "Becoming." It's the third Grammy win for the Obama household. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Z1Iqy via IFTTT

An NBA legend who was also a cultural icon

I've spent enough time around professional athletes to know the hardest thing for the all-time greats to do is say goodbye to the game they love. For some it's the loss of the locker room camaraderie, while others typically miss the adulation. A few have spoken openly about the money, though I'm sure for many more, that too is part of the equation, if only subconsciously. All speak of the shift in their identity. Imagine spending most of your life wanting to be something, achieving it and then having it ripped away forever through no fault of your own. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RrAwxw via IFTTT

Former top diplomat to Ukraine defends US support for the country after Pompeo questions if Americans care

The former top US diplomat in Ukraine on Sunday strongly defended US support for the country in a New York Times op-ed two days after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly asked a journalist if she thinks Americans "care about Ukraine." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GqRp51 via IFTTT

Kim Jong Un's aunt seen in public for first time since her husband was executed in 2013

The aunt of Kim Jong Un has made a surprise appearance with the North Korean leader -- the first time she's been seen in public since her husband was executed in 2013. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vqOLKr via IFTTT

US military investigating reports of Afghanistan plane crash

The US military is investigating reports of a plane crash in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, a US official told CNN on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vqFRN3 via IFTTT

Former production assistant to testify that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her

Mimi Haleyi, a former production assistant who has said Harvey Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006 at his Manhattan apartment, will testify at his criminal trial on Monday, her attorney Gloria Allred told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U0ITBG via IFTTT

Multiple dead and missing as boats catch fire at an Alabama dock

An unknown number of people died when an overnight fire destroyed a dock of about 36 boats in Jackson County Park in Alabama, the Scottsboro Fire Department told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30YkQot via IFTTT

Viral hoaxes are spreading lies about Coronavirus

As the Coronavirus spreads, so does medical misinformation about the virus. Oliver Darcy says fact-checkers are "flagging" false information for Facebook, "and Facebook is taking some action, but it's something journalists should look into a lot more." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O2Zb9v via IFTTT

Tyler, The Creator slams Grammys category as politically correct version of n-word

Tyler, The Creator is conflicted about his first-ever Grammy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aVDYIy via IFTTT

Ten women in science you should know

Science is often considered a male-dominated field. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37rMUDc via IFTTT

Krygios and Nadal pay tribute to Bryant

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This was Kobe Bryant's final tweet

CNN's Omar Jimenez recounts what former NBA player Kobe Bryant meant to him after he was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GqNAgc via IFTTT

What Israel's Holocaust memorial can teach us today

Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, CNN's Sara Sidner tours Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust remembrance site. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TPjriB via IFTTT

Stelter: The Fox firewall is holding strongly

CNN's Brian Stelter says pro-Trump media coverage of the President's impeachment trial is trying to filter what viewers see. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38yaIWe via IFTTT

The German Jewish war hero honored on both sides of the Atlantic, decades apart

A Jewish shopkeeper standing proudly outside his store, a wry smile on his face and an Iron Cross pinned to his lapel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aNQgSY via IFTTT

My grandfather survived Auschwitz. He was determined not to remain imprisoned by it

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An Iranian passenger plane skidded off the runway onto a city road -- and nobody was hurt

An Iranian passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway and onto a road with its wheels still retracted -- and, miraculously, no one was hurt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38I182Y via IFTTT

China's unprecedented Wuhan reaction probably couldn't be pulled off anywhere else

As the world watches the developing crisis around the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, it's difficult to know how worried to be. One thing is clear, however: China is treating the matter extremely seriously. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RrFMkC via IFTTT

See the most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards show was full of tributes and triumph. See the highlights. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vhv3k7 via IFTTT

Video shows LeBron James' emotional return to Los Angeles

Video from KNBC shows LeBron James returning to Los Angeles after the Lakers played the Philadelphia 76ers. On January 25, James spoke with ESPN about the impact Kobe Bryant had on his career. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GnQzpK via IFTTT

NASA wants to bring Martian samples to Earth. And needs someone to lead the mission

NASA is planning to bring Martian samples back to Earth -- and they're looking for someone to lead the mission. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aN7aRF via IFTTT

Adam Driver reprises 'Undercover Boss' role on 'SNL'

On "Saturday Night Live", Adam Driver played Kylo Ren in another Star Wars inspired "Undercover Boss" sketch. Watch him become an intern. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38HhNE0 via IFTTT

Woman choked to death eating Australia's national cake on country's national day

A woman has choked to death on a lamington -- Australia's national cake -- during an eating competition to celebrate the country's national day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38KLynw via IFTTT

The 2020 Grammy Awards

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Kobe's high school friend: He changed the course of my life

Kobe Bryant's high school friend David Lasman talks about his experiences growing up with the NBA legend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aNfscj via IFTTT

Rocket strikes US Embassy compound in Baghdad

One rocket hit a dining facility Sunday on the compound of the US Embassy in Baghdad, a US official told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aGDllU via IFTTT

12 dead, hundreds wounded as protesters clash with Iraq security forces

Twelve people were killed and 230 others injured in protests in Iraq over the past three days, the Independent High Commission for Human Rights of Iraq said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aINsXp via IFTTT

Dutch soccer clash kicks off with adorably novel coin toss

If tensions were high before this crucial game at the bottom of the Dutch football league, the mascot doing the coin toss beforehand served to bring a little light-heartedness to the whole affair. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TYi3ug via IFTTT

Newly released video shows Trump demanding the firing of diplomat

• Romney 'very likely' to favor calling witnesses • OPINION: Trump's team has the upper hand • OPINION: This is the bar Trump's defense needs to clear from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37uKmnR via IFTTT

The backlash against Meghan and Stormzy shows Britain is in denial about racism

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan began a new life in Canada last week, having stepped down as senior royals and left the UK. The couple's departure has forced a heated debate on a problem that many say the country is failing to face up to: racism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ROALlk via IFTTT

The WHO should sound the alarm on Wuhan coronavirus

As the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread around the world, the World Health Organization's decision to hold off on declaring the outbreak "a public health emergency of international concern" is baffling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aJhyKo via IFTTT

Republic Day 2020: Join India's great big constitution party

India is the world's largest democracy, and it's serious about its constitution. The country goes all out to celebrate its remarkable achievement in self-governing each Republic Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GtSucd via IFTTT

Man charged with human trafficking after police allege he kept sex slave for 5 years

A North Carolina man is facing a human trafficking charge after police alleged he kept a person in sexual servitude for five years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36qBs9y via IFTTT

China's Lunar New Year nightmare as flu outbreak worsens

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Boeing's huge 777-9X airplane takes its first flight

The world's longest and largest twin-engine airliner, the Boeing 777-9X has finally taken to the skies for its maiden flight, offering a ray of hope for the troubled US aviation company following months of grim headlines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TS44WK via IFTTT

This is the bar Trump's defense needs to clear

On Saturday, President Trump's defense team, as expected, simply brushed aside mountains of evidence and testimony -- including a new audio recording -- that shows a concerted effort from the White House to leverage aid to Ukraine in exchange for investigations that would politically benefit the President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38CdqKg via IFTTT

In the camp world of K-pop, it's hard for stars to be gay

On a brightly lit stage, two male K-pop stars with glowing skin and perfectly coiffed hair are nibbling either end of the same long, chocolate stick. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sXhiGx via IFTTT

FedEx driver shoveled snow off customer's stoop

A delivery driver's good deed is being shared with the world, thanks to a doorbell camera. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Rpt8Tm via IFTTT

49er treating family of fallen Army sergeant to the Super Bowl

Before US Army Sgt. Martin LaMar was killed in Iraq, he spent his weekends cheering on the San Francisco 49ers. Next week, LaMar's service will be honored during Super Bowl LIV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30TJKFJ via IFTTT

Artifact found at Civil War site may be a 'witch bottle' used to ward off evil spirits. Really

Never heard of a "witch bottle"? Step right in, friend, sit a spell (not the evil kind) and we'll tell you why archaeologists believe a broken bottle found in Virginia just might be one. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O04M0b via IFTTT

Taylor Swift won't attend the Grammys, source says

Taylor Swift won't be attending the Grammys on Sunday, a source close to the singer told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Rqwh57 via IFTTT

Death toll rises to 29 and at least 1,400 injured in Turkey earthquake

At least 29 people died and more than 1,400 are injured in eastern Turkey after an earthquake rattled the region on Friday evening, according to authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aG7i5y via IFTTT

An Australian runner found dangerous spikes hidden on a popular nature trail

Police in Australia are urging the public to stay alert after a runner found homemade spikes methodically hidden on a popular running trail Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S2f0i7 via IFTTT

Father and son, 4, shot in the head while play-wrestling - by father's concealed gun

A 4-year-old boy and his father both were shot in the head after the man's concealed weapon accidentally discharged while the two were play-wrestling, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RomzQN via IFTTT

French charity says four aid workers missing in Iraq

Four aid workers from a French Christian charity have gone missing in Iraq and an investigation is underway to locate them, the organization said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RnTbKu via IFTTT

Wonderkid Håland smashes league record

You might have thought scoring a debut hat-trick might earn you a start in the next game. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aHgcjj via IFTTT

Channing Tatum no longer a single man

An Instagram kiss and inflatable unicorn horns are pointing to Channing Tatum and Jessie J getting back together. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Rp6avt via IFTTT

Trump attends anti-abortion rally, in historic first

President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his support for tighter abortion restrictions, pledging at the annual March for Life rally in Washington that "unborn children have never had a stronger defender in the White House." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NWpxdb via IFTTT

California woman dies after clothing gets caught in raisin processing machine

A 33-year-old California woman is dead after her clothing got caught in a machine at a raisin processing facility in Fresno County. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NYbNil via IFTTT

Delta ordered to pay $50,000 fine over allegations it discriminated against Muslim passengers

The US Department of Transportation ordered Delta Air Lines on Friday to pay a $50,000 fine to settle allegations it violated federal law by discriminating against Muslim passengers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38DL5TO via IFTTT

What's in store for the Year of the Rat? Hong Kong's most famous fortune teller reveals all

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China is a massive headache for Europe

Europe has a China problem. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36ofwvK via IFTTT

World Bank to consider giving Tanzania $500 million education loan despite ban on pregnant schoolgirls

A multi-million dollar World Bank education loan to Tanzania is back on the table for possible approval next week after it was pulled over a year ago amid concerns about the country's policy of banning pregnant girls and young mothers from attending state school. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vd1T5F via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Dems invoke McCain during Senate impeachment trial

Impeachment House manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) used video footage of late Sen. John McCain during the Senate impeachment trial to exemplify the threat posed by Russia on Ukraine over the course of history, and to reinforce the notion that support for Ukraine is critical to US national security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30OtINB via IFTTT

An explosion has rocked northwest Houston

Houston police say they're responding to a fiery explosion at a building in northwest Houston -- a blast that CNN affiliates report shook other buildings in the area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vjvCKp via IFTTT

Stuck in Washington: Democratic senators trade campaign trail for impeachment trial

As the clock above the entrance to the Senate chamber inched toward 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar looked antsy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RoviTh via IFTTT

Tearful Caroline Wozniacki bids goodbye to tennis at Australian Open

Serena Williams shed a tear following her loss at the Australian Open -- not to lament her own performance, but because her close friend had just played her final game of professional tennis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2utpn6p via IFTTT

After 100 days of rage, Lebanon has a new government — and a deepening crisis

Nour Fakih was at his office desk on a Thursday afternoon in October when he sent his friend Abed a prescient WhatsApp message. "Abed, should we call for a revolution, bro?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30O1pyN via IFTTT

Authorities warn of viral TikTok 'outlet challenge' causing fires

Authorities in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are warning of a viral video challenge that is trending on the social media platform TikTok. The challenge involves using a partially plugged in phone charger and a penny to cause a spark, sometimes leading to fire. CNN affiliate WBZ reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GtERKt via IFTTT

Bernie Sanders is rising in the polls. Here's why

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders leads in New Hampshire, continuing to widen his top position ahead of the primaries, according to a new WBUR poll. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RMXuOu via IFTTT

97,000 gallons of wine spills into river

A creek near a Sonoma County, California, vineyard is now a bit more refined after more than 97,000 gallons of wine spilled Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37oxvUg via IFTTT

Family of toddler who fell to her death off a cruise ship dispute cruise line's account

The family of an Indiana toddler who fell from her grandfather's arms to her death off a cruise ship is challenging what it calls Royal Caribbean Cruises' "false narrative" of how it happened. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aAqVfk via IFTTT

China's Qiang Wang eliminates Serena Williams from Australian Open

China's Qiang Wang has eliminated 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams from the Australian Open, defeating the decorated American in three sets 6-4, 6-7 and 7-5 in Melbourne on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Bza9e via IFTTT

Ukrainian jet victim ran company suspected by UN of violating Libyan arms embargo

One of the passengers on the Ukrainian jet downed by Iranian missiles earlier this month was a businesswoman who was the boss of two companies cited in a UN report for links to the shadowy arms trade supplying the protracted civil war in Libya. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38w7Mcs via IFTTT

Schiff piles pressure on Republicans under fire

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Impeachment managers dissect abuse of power charge

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Impeachment managers dissect abuse of power charge in making case against Trump

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If student doesn't cut his dreadlocks, he won't get to walk at graduation

DeAndre Arnold has been growing his dreadlocks for years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36i7fJH via IFTTT

US firefighters killed in Australia crash ID'd

The three Americans who died fighting an Australian bushfire from the air have been identified by their employer, Oregon-based Coulson Aviation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sWjm1E via IFTTT

US declines UK request to extradite American accused in teen's death

The United States has declined the United Kingdom's request to extradite American citizen Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat, who was charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of a British teenager last August. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RP5QoK via IFTTT

3 cities under lockdown as outbreak kills dozens

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Donald Trump: Elon Musk 'does good at rockets'

In a CNBC interview at Davos, President Trump was asked to comment on Elon Musk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RI9Vep via IFTTT

She is the first openly bisexual contestant in Miss USA's 68-year history

Miss Utah USA champ Rachel Slawson competed for the crown five times before she finally won. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NVzUOt via IFTTT

Walking shark is discovered near Australia

Scientists discovered four new species off walking sharks near the northern coast of Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vcolMg via IFTTT

Macron shouts at Israeli security in Jerusalem

French President Emmanuel Macron admonished Israeli security officers after they appeared to try to follow him into a church in Jerusalem that is considered French territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aAuAd1 via IFTTT

These energy leaders disagree over how to deal with coal

John Defterios' panel at the World Economic Forum explored how to phase out coal in a way that doesn't hit the world's poor the hardest from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2upu8xG via IFTTT

Virus exposing flaws in Xi's control

Speaking on the tenth anniversary of the 2003 SARS crisis, Zhong Nanshan, one of the heroes in China's fight against that disease, described its as a "turning point" for the nation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uvUZIh via IFTTT

1 in 3 Republicans think Trump did something illegal. But...

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UN investigator: Kushner needs to change his phone

One of the United Nations investigators involved in assessing the hack of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos's telephone says other people in regular contact with the powerful Saudi Crown Prince -- such as President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner -- should be careful and replace their phones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Qcr6p via IFTTT

Scientists discovered four new species of sharks that walk

So -- some sharks walk. Just not the scary ones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Gh1WQb via IFTTT

Billionaire pays striking doctors to return to work

Striking medics in Zimbabwe have agreed to go back to work after billionaire Strive Masiyiwa offered a US$6.25m fellowship to help ease doctors' welfare in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GkaOol via IFTTT

Rafael Nadal hits ball girl in head with shot, apologizes with kiss

Rafael Nadal called it one of the more scary moments he's had on the tennis court. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30KHcKe via IFTTT

Trump zeroes in on next trade target: Europe

Having negotiated agreements of sorts on trade with China, Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Japan, President Donald Trump is now turning to his next target: the European Union. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37nnfvg via IFTTT

'Sopranos' actress at Harvey Weinstein's trial for potential testimony

Actress Annabella Sciorra is in court for Harvey Weinstein's criminal trial, setting up what could be the first face-to-face testimony from one of the women who has accused him of sexual assault. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sPMK9B via IFTTT

US to restrict travel by pregnant foreigners

The Trump administration will implement a new policy Friday to make it more difficult for foreign nationals to travel to give birth on US soil to ensure their children become American citizens, a practice commonly known as "birth tourism." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37m1oVd via IFTTT

Trump was asked about Elon Musk. His answer was incoherent.

For the entirety of Donald Trump's presidency, I have gone through the transcript of a good number of the speeches and interviews he has given. In doing that, one thing has become crystal clear to me: He is one of the least articulate -- if not the least articulate -- politicians ever to make it onto the national stage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GjsgcE via IFTTT

'She's just a jerk': Sassy cat given honest adoption ad

Sometimes honesty is the best policy. Especially when it comes to cats. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30KLiC7 via IFTTT

Month of snow leaves Newfoundland in a state of emergency

Newfoundland residents have been blanketed with snow for nearly a month, and with a state of emergency extended through Saturday morning, it's not over yet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Gi2G7E via IFTTT

Three Americans dead after firefighting water bomber crashes in rural Australia

Three American crew members have died in Australia after an air tanker crashed in the state of New South Wales, where fires continue to burn out of control. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2upv31f via IFTTT

Popular fast food chain files for bankruptcy

Krystal, a popular fast food chain in the southeastern United States, has filed for bankruptcy. The company first opened in 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee before moving its headquarters to Atlanta. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36en9VB via IFTTT

Tapper fact-checks Trump lawyer's misleading claim

The President's impeachment defense lawyer Jay Sekulow said that quid pro quo was not a part of the impeachment charges facing Trump. CNN's Jake Tapper and CNN legal analyst Carrie Cordero fact-check this misleading claim. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aAV2Dq via IFTTT

Jean Paul Gaultier bows out with final, spectacular runway show

Jean Paul Gaultier knew the world was watching, so he packed the final runway show of his 50-year career with the star power befitting the king of a half-century of fashion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38wcA1z via IFTTT

University's first black president gives emotional speech

Rutgers University named the first African American president in the school's history when the university's Board of Governors unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Holloway as the 21st president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37g2OQY via IFTTT

George Conway: Deeply saddened by the Republican Party

Attorney George Conway tells CNN's Jake Tapper he is "deeply saddened" and distressed by the actions of the GOP in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2typv4u via IFTTT

From Pakistan to the Caribbean: Curry's journey around the world

In 2019, ubiquitous Japanese curry house chain CoCo Ichibanya restaurant announced plans to bring its popular "curry rice" to India in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3awp23r via IFTTT

The deadly new coronavirus has reached the US. Here's how to protect yourself

What started as a mystery virus last month in Wuhan, China, has now killed at least 17 people and infected hundreds more around the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TNYdBy via IFTTT

Sea foam floods Spanish town

Storm Gloria caused sea foam to engulf roads in the town of Tossa de Mar and left heavy rainfall and flooding all across Spain's Catalonia region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36ke4L0 via IFTTT

Chief justice's rebuke at impeachment trial highlights rising tensions

The Senate is still reeling from a combative exchange between the House impeachment managers and the President's defense team that triggered a rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts and highlighted rising tensions at the impeachment trial. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sTSy24 via IFTTT

This frozen lake looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope

This drone footage captured over a frozen lake in northwest China looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3awY1N7 via IFTTT

Trump dismisses injuries of US military troops, proves (again) there is no bottom

Before leaving the internal gathering at Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, President Donald Trump held a hastily scheduled press conference. In it, he was asked about the clear discrepancy between his initial claim that no Americans had been harmed in Iran's retaliatory strikes against a US base in Iraq and reports of 11 military personnel diagnosed with concussions and an unnamed number of others also being treated in the wake of the attack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36cJcMk via IFTTT

Federal proposal would allow airlines to block emotional support animals from flying

A federal proposal unveiled Wednesday would free airlines from special requirements to accommodate passengers' emotional support animals, a designation the industry believes some passengers are abusing to bring untrained pets onboard aircraft. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Glry3 via IFTTT

Caroline Wozniacki accuses opponent of gamesmanship during Australian Open win

Caroline Wozniacki has pointed the finger at her second round opponent at the Australian Open, accusing Dayana Yastremska of faking injury. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tx7e7H via IFTTT

Rescued big cats arrive at secret sanctuary

Over the course of the 18-month "Operation Liberty" rescue mission, 21 tigers and lions were saved from circuses in Guatemala. Now 17 of those big cats will be arriving at a secret sanctuary in South Africa. CNN's David McKenzie reports from Free State, South Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37lMhuU via IFTTT

CNN reporter in Wuhan on efforts to stop spread of virus

CNN international correspondent David Culver reports from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, where the city has set up stricter measures to stop the virus from spreading. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uiqzcB via IFTTT

Former Grammys head sues recording academy, alleges sexual harassment

Former CEO Deborah Dugan filed a lawsuit against the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Tuesday, alleging she was wrongfully fired after raising allegations of sexual harassment and irregularities with Grammy nominations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sMDyD3 via IFTTT

Man who killed the McStay family sentenced to death

The man convicted of killing a California family of four and burying them in the Mojave Desert nearly 10 years ago has been sentenced to death, San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Smith announced in court on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37gDIld via IFTTT

A mother is charged with killing 3 children under age 4 in Phoenix. Two of the victims tried to stop her, police say

An Arizona mother killed her three children, all under age 4, by smothering them, and one of the victims yelled and punched her to try and stop her, a court document shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38t8WFH via IFTTT

Chief justice scolds legal teams after tense exchange

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See the trial pictures the Senate didn't want on TV

Press access to the Senate chamber for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has been severely restricted, and the only television coverage is through cameras controlled by the Senate itself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2G9HG2Y via IFTTT

Wuhan coronavirus death toll rises to nine, sparking fears of wider spread

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Catching up? Key moments from the Senate impeachment trial

The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has begun. Here's what happened today that you need to know. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30JkwKr via IFTTT

Chief justice admonishes discourse during impeachment trial

Following remarks by impeachment manager Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Chief Justice John Roberts warned both teams about using rhetoric inappropriate for an impeachment trial in the Senate chamber. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uq3bty via IFTTT

Greta ignores Davos panel question to give warning

During a panel hosted by TIME, Greta Thunberg issues a stark warning about the IPCC's best case scenario for avoiding climate catastrophe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TEySu1 via IFTTT

Pilot: The mystery of Delta flight's fuel dump

Shortly after takeoff from LAX at 11:32 AM on Tuesday, Delta Flight 89, a Boeing 777-200 bound for Shanghai experienced an engine abnormality called a compressor stall. According to recorded transcripts of the flight during its departure, one of the pilots reported the event to air traffic controllers, along with a request to return to the airport 20 minutes after it had taken off. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NOJ9Qo via IFTTT

A 6-year-old heard a smoke alarm in the middle of the night and woke her firefighter father, saving the family

A New Jersey firefighter and his family lost their home in a fire Sunday, but his daughter made sure the family remained safe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GoEyk5 via IFTTT

Wuhan virus outbreak kills nine in China as first case found in US

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Fashion's Chinese New Year quandary: Can rats be luxury?

As the Lunar New Year approaches, so too does another annual phenomenon: The fashion industry's shameless pursuit of disposable Chinese income via zodiac-themed capsule collections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3atC81c via IFTTT

Atlanta basketball player 'seriously injured' in car accident

Lawyers for Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons say he was involved in a serious car accident involving a drunk driver. They say he doesn't know if he'll ever play again. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37nQMFv via IFTTT

Derek Jeter and Larry Walker elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was one of two players elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37sjLHS via IFTTT

See why Howie Mandel used the 'golden buzzer' on 'AGT'

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel used the "golden buzzer" to move a dance crew to the show's finals. HLN's Melissa Knowles reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30F74Hg via IFTTT

NASCAR team makes little boy's dream a reality

A NASCAR team made a little boy's day when his teacher arranged for them to come to his home and show him how to work on a real racing pit crew. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Rh4wMC via IFTTT

Australia wants you back after the fires. Here's where to go

Australia wants you to know that it's not all blackened and charred. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37fgmfv via IFTTT

100% of the homeless workers here can afford their own homes within months

In the shadows of Detroit's tallest skyscrapers, dozens of homeless people shiver in the 17-degree cold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ujNhB4 via IFTTT

Ozzy Osbourne says 2019 was the 'most painful, miserable' year of his life

A fall led to Ozzy Osbourne having the "worst" year of his life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uhWKZG via IFTTT

The US had deported a student from Iran. His attorney says he had a visa

An Iranian student admitted to Northeastern University was detained at Boston Logan International Airport and removed from the US, his attorney said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36aDFWJ via IFTTT

Men should be allowed to donate sperm after death, study says

Sperm donations from dead men is "ethically permissible," say doctors seeking to tackle the shortage of living donors in the UK. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ugm2Y9 via IFTTT

Oldest known asteroid strike may have ended Snowball Earth

More than two billion years ago, an asteroid slammed into Earth and created a 43-mile wide crater in Western Australia's outback. Now, researchers believe it is the oldest known impact crater, predating others by 200 million years. And it's possible that the impact led to a great thaw as Earth exited a global frozen state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2umwwFi via IFTTT

Impeachment trial of President Trump

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Two men could answer an unsolved rape case from 1978

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The Titanic will be protected by a treaty between US and UK

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Harry rejoins Meghan and Archie in Canada, leaving royal life behind

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Can smart sensors prevent crashes?

Road accidents kill around 1.3 million people and injure tens of millions more each year, according to the World Health Organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36gdBJw via IFTTT

Disputed Van Gogh painting is genuine, says new study

A disputed painting of Vincent van Gogh has been declared a genuine self-portrait by the Dutch master, almost 50 years after its authenticity was first called into question. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NKQP6k via IFTTT

Trump's team badly miscalculated on Ukraine

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Nadal breezes through Australian Open

World No. 1 Rafa Nadal got his Australian Open campaign off to a winning start as he cruised past Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-2 6-3 6-0. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TGJDMk via IFTTT

19 nurses in same hospital unit gave birth to 19 babies

Nineteen nurses from the same NICU unit at a Nebraska hospital all gave birth to babies of their own during 2019. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38uRAsh via IFTTT

Russell Crowe tweets photos showing how rain has helped his Australia property heal from fires

Actor Russell Crowe's rural New South Wales property, which was scorched by the massive bushfires that have been burning through Australia, underwent a dramatic transformation after recent heavy rains in the area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36fjaIc via IFTTT

An ancient aquatic system older than the pyramids has been revealed by the Australian bushfires

Extensive water channels built by indigenous Australians thousands of years ago to trap and harvest eels for food have been revealed after wildfires burned away thick vegetation in the state of Victoria. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aqCrtz via IFTTT

Man strangles coyote to death after it attacks his son

A New Hampshire man killed a coyote with his bare hands Monday after it grabbed his 2-year-old son by his jacket hood and dragged him to the ground. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30GvWhV via IFTTT

Joe Biden fires back at Bernie Sanders after video surfaces

CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports on the "circular firing squad" of leading Democratic rivals unfolding on multiple fronts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sES67w via IFTTT

Uber sells its India food business for 9.99% stake in local rival Zomato

Uber has sold another business in Asia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RdwYi9 via IFTTT

What the royal 'deal' will look like for Prince Harry and Meghan

With the surprise decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from royal life, CNN's Max Foster asks what the future holds for the British royal family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NAUlzU via IFTTT

China is trying to stop the spread of a deadly new virus at the worst possible time of year

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Trump and Macron agree to trade truce and avoid massive tariffs on French wine -- for now

President Donald Trump and his French counterpart have agreed to hold off on escalating a trade war, officials said, avoiding for now a massive new tariff increase on French goods such as wine, cheese and handbags. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RfRgb7 via IFTTT

See the Joe Biden selfie moment that's going viral

A video of Joe Biden taking a selfie with an elevator operator on the way to his endorsement interview with The New York Times has accumulated thousands of views. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36iI4XK via IFTTT

How Brad and Jennifer reacted to each other's wins

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, who were married from 2000 to 2005, shared the SAG Awards stage. Pitt joked about his failed marriages during his acceptance speech. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RKRVjR via IFTTT

Meet the man who tracks the Fox News-Trump feedback loop

Matt Gertz, senior fellow at the progressive advocacy group Media Matters, has found hundreds of examples of Trump tweeting in direct response to something Trump saw on Fox News. Gertz says he wants to show how much Fox is "impacting the President of the United States and, through him, our daily lives." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30CZQ6Q via IFTTT

World Economic Forum: 50 years in 50 seconds

Take a look back through 50 years of the world's richest and most powerful people at The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30xfAbu via IFTTT

Prince Harry breaks his silence: There was 'no other option'

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'Blue Monday' depression peak isn't real

As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over life's daily plights, today (January 20) is Blue Monday -- the third Monday of January, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tnxuRP via IFTTT

This company says it's making 'food from thin air'

In Finland, scientists are making an entirely new ingredient out of air, water and electricity -- and they hope it could revolutionize the way our food is produced. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sK9ibW via IFTTT

Coco Gauff defeats Venus Williams at Australian Open as Federer, Osaka and Serena also win

New year, new grand slam, same result. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tqEvRU via IFTTT

Lotte Group founder Shin Kyuk-ho dies at 98

Lotte Group founder Shin Kyuk-ho, the billionaire tycoon who turned a chewing gum business into a sprawling corporate empire, died on Sunday in Seoul. He was 98. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R9Gva9 via IFTTT

Horror in Waikiki: 2 police officers killed, 7 houses burn

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Violent unrest grips Beirut as 'week of rage' escalates

Violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters gripped sections of Beirut Sunday night, as part of a "week of rage" declared by protesters that has paralyzed much of the Lebanese capital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tC5hGK via IFTTT

Meng Wanzhou's court battle is the start of another critical year for Huawei

Huawei's chief financial officer will be in a Canadian court this week for a highly anticipated hearing. It's a major step toward determining whether she will be extradited to the United States, and a critical test for a Chinese company that has become emblematic of US-China tensions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R7rBBd via IFTTT

China has announced a new plan to crack down on most single-use plastics by 2025

The Chinese government has announced a new plan to crack down on plastic pollution across the country by 2025, including a ban on single-use plastic straws and bags. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RE6wxs via IFTTT

'Parasite' wins Screen Actors Guild's top prize

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Chiefs will play 49ers in the Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LIV next month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TFq8Uw via IFTTT

De Niro asserts his right to say whatever the heck he wants

Robert De Niro reserves his right to speak up, so that's exactly what he did in his SAG Awards speech on Sunday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TA4WiC via IFTTT

Singer dies on stage

Americana singer and songwriter David Olney, whose music was recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Emmylou Harris and others, died of an apparent heart attack while performing on stage in Florida Saturday, according to a statement on his website. He was 71. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ra4BBG via IFTTT

SAG Awards 2020: Fashion on the red carpet

It was only mid-afternoon in LA when stars arrived for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards, but the glamorous evening wear was already out in force. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tpolIx via IFTTT

Trump's impeachment trial comes at a high point for fans

As Donald Trump sees it, America lucked out with a good President — "even though they're trying to impeach the son of a b***h." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/379QguB via IFTTT

22 men own more wealth than Africa's 326 million women

Global inequality is "out of control" because of biased economic systems that exclude many women while allowing billionaires to amass huge fortunes that do little for society, according to Oxfam International. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2v6Lz6D via IFTTT

Oil and gas companies will only survive the climate crisis if they spend more now

The oil and gas industry needs to work harder and faster to tackle the climate crisis if it wants to remain profitable, a leading energy group says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aojTdu via IFTTT

SAG Awards: See the full list of winners

The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be presented Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38o5YSZ via IFTTT

Michelle Obama shares her workout playlist in hopes you'll keep your New Year's fitness resolution

Having a difficult time keeping your New Year's resolution to get fit? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R6Smpp via IFTTT

Rare video catches sight of 5 mountain lions

Home surveillance video captured five mountain lions in what California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Peter Tira called an "extraordinary"sighting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QZyAMj via IFTTT

Prince Harry breaks his silence: There was 'no other option'

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, expressed "great sadness" Sunday evening in his first public statement since Buckingham Palace announced he and his wife, Meghan, would give up their royal titles and would not represent the Queen as working members of the royal family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38r2pvn via IFTTT

Dentist convcted after being filmed extracting a tooth while on a hoverboard

A dentist in Anchorage, Alaska, has been convicted on dozens of charges after he was filmed extracting a patient's tooth as he stood on a hoverboard, according to the Alaska Department of Law. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3atcdGP via IFTTT

FBI responding to an active shooter in Honolulu

The FBI said Sunday authorities are responding to an "active shooter" in Waikiki, Hawaii. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sEeEp0 via IFTTT

Residents dig out of record-breaking snowfall in Newfoundland

A record-breaking snowfall in Newfoundland, Canada, has left residents with the enormous task of digging themselves out of piles and piles of snow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uWXlAe via IFTTT

US deal with China is a victory for Trump, but more still needs to be done

For decades, multiple presidential administrations did little while China flouted the rules and gained an unfair advantage in the international trade market. That changed when President Trump took office, and his consistently tough stance led to a "phase one" trade deal between the United States and China last week. And while it doesn't solve all of the trade issues between the United States and China, it's a good start. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TFMXqP via IFTTT

SpaceX's Crew Dragon completes fiery emergency escape test ahead of first astronaut mission

After months of anticipation, SpaceX's new crew-worthy spacecraft, Crew Dragon, reached its last major milestone in a years-long testing program. The success paves the way for astronauts to begin using the spacecraft for rides to the International Space Station this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30xNfBN via IFTTT

79 soldiers killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

At least 79 Yemeni soldiers attending prayers at a mosque were killed and 130 others injured in ballistic missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Saudi state-run al-Ekhbariya Television reported Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RuzNKF via IFTTT

Pompeo meets Sisi and expresses outrage over 'pointless' death of American citizen in Egypt

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday met with Egypt's president and expressed outrage "over the pointless and tragic death" of Moustafa Kassem, an American citizen detained in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R5yItM via IFTTT

Harry and Meghan brokered an unprecedented deal. Here's what it involves

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will give up their royal titles and eschew some state funding in a deal brokered to end a crisis that broke out after the couple announced they would step back from the royal family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2v3RFVj via IFTTT

Trump 'can't understand why he is impeached'

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Puerto Rico emergency director fired after unused Maria supplies found

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced fired the island's emergency manager, hours after a warehouse filled with supplies was discovered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36b1225 via IFTTT

Norway says its new giant oil field is actually good for the environment. Critics call it climate hypocrisy

It's not a boast you usually hear about an oil field: Norway says its huge new facility is great for the environment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RAaKG2 via IFTTT

Conor McGregor wins in first UFC match in 15 months

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was victorious in his first UFC match in over 15 months, with a technical knockout win over American opponent Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor blitzed Cerrone from the opening bell and won the fight less than a minute into the first round from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uh2ouU via IFTTT

Former Drexel professor arrested and accused of spending $185,000 in grant money on strippers, sports bars and iTunes

A former Drexel University professor faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing $185,000 in research grant money and using it at adult entertainment venues and on purchases for iTunes, meals and other expenses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3789NeS via IFTTT

Federal appeals court rules that both parents in same-sex relationship can be listed on their child's birth certificates

Married same-sex couples in Indiana can list both parents on their children's birth certificates, a federal court ruled Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R7Unl3 via IFTTT

Former Florida Mayor sentenced to 51 months after defrauding charity

A former Florida mayor was sentenced to 51 months in prison Friday after defrauding the charity United Way of more than half a million dollars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NBWCeb via IFTTT

JFK's grandson slams Pence's interpretation of 'Profiles in Courage'

President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg said Saturday that Vice President Mike Pence's recent op-ed is a "total perversion of JFK's legacy and the meaning of courage." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37bmeX6 via IFTTT

A British grocery chain poked fun at Beyoncé's new Ivy Park x Adidas line, which looks a lot like its uniforms

Beyoncé's Ivy Park x Adidas line dropped this week, creating an online frenzy as fans raced to stock up on the goodies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RanmF7 via IFTTT

A woman writing a novel about 'predatory older men' has been seated on the Harvey Weinstein jury

A woman writing a novel about "predatory" older men and their relationships with younger woman will serve as one of 12 jurors who will decide Harvey Weinstein's fate in one of the most high-profile cases in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FZI0RX via IFTTT

Comme des Garçons criticized for cultural appropriation for using lace front cornrow wigs

Major Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has always pushed boundaries. But this time, they may have gone too far. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38oetO2 via IFTTT

MSG in Chinese food isn't unhealthy -- you're just racist, activists say

If you've heard of the term "MSG," you might have also heard of its common -- but inaccurate -- connotations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R8O80t via IFTTT

Police fire tear gas at protesters in violent 'week of rage' in Beirut

Lebanese police fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of anti-government protesters in downtown Beirut on Saturday, as the monthslong demonstrations turned violent in what is being called a "week of rage." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R6t7U8 via IFTTT

Ted Lieu tells Devin Nunes to 'shove it' after Republican colleague threatens lawsuit

A feud between two California lawmakers spilled into the public recently, with one alleging conspiracy and the other threatening legal action. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/368WOrQ via IFTTT

Surgeon draws cartoons on kids' bandages to make the hospital experience less scary

Pretty much the only thing Christina Potts Whipkey remembers about her daughter's surgery nine years ago is the butterfly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36bFra9 via IFTTT

Trump recounts minute-by-minute details of Soleimani strike to donors at Mar-a-Lago

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A 14-year-old girl was kidnapped by three men and used Snapchat to alert her friends, police say

A 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Northern California used Snapchat to share her location with her friends, who then called 911, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/379EBfa via IFTTT

4 people fatally shot in Utah

Four people were shot to death in a residence in Grantsville, Utah, Friday night, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R5Ak71 via IFTTT

3 more alleged members of white supremacist group The Base are arrested in Georgia

Three Georgia men allegedly involved in a white supremacist group known as The Base have been arrested, the Floyd County Police Department announced Friday, one day after three other alleged group members were arrested in other parts of the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2twvPsW via IFTTT

Evelyn Yang was assured justice. Here's how the doctor she says assaulted her went free

Evelyn Yang's revelation that she was sexually assaulted by her OB-GYN has renewed national focus on a sweetheart plea deal between Manhattan's district attorney and her former doctor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NRZ7cP via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Taal volcano eruption poses deadly dilemma for people living in its shadow

Maria Evangeline Tenorio Sarmiento struggles to wade through ankle-deep mud and debris to reach her house that's been inundated with thick sludge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2G2fsqU via IFTTT

Boeing discovers issue with 737 Max flight computers, source says

Boeing's troubled 737 Max has run into a new glitch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ak9jnR via IFTTT

New impeachment documents show more texts about possible surveillance of former US ambassador to Ukraine

House Democrats on Friday released new documents from indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas ahead of the Senate trial that includes new information about the apparent surveillance of former US Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and additional contacts between Parnas and an aide to Rep. Devin Nunes of California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/374C8CR via IFTTT