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Affichage des articles du novembre, 2020

Afghan major who helped save US pilot begs Pentagon to 'keep their word' to protect family

Mohammed Naiem Asadi and his wife, Rahima, haven't slept well in days. They are too nervous to eat much. They are trying to keep their fear in check for their 4-year-old daughter. But their bodies sometimes betray them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fQKqmS via IFTTT

Moderna to apply today for FDA authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical company Moderna intends to apply Monday to the US Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36lvWs9 via IFTTT

Romain Grosjean hails halo as the 'greatest thing' in F1 after horrific crash at Bahrain GP

Once skeptical of the halo safety device on Formula One cars, Romain Grosjean acknowledged it likely saved his life after a horrific crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix that saw his car split in half and engulfed in flames. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33rFzn8 via IFTTT

UK minister calls on Netflix to tell viewers 'The Crown' is fictional before each episode

The UK's Culture Secretary has called on Netflix to put a disclaimer at the start of episodes of "The Crown" telling viewers that the royal drama is "a work of fiction." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39taqU4 via IFTTT

Senegal World Cup star Papa Bouba Diop dies aged 42, reports say

Former Premier League player and Senegal World Cup star Papa Bouba Diop has died aged 42, according to multiple reports including ESPN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JsTvX3 via IFTTT

Coronavirus cases fell by roughly 30% during England's lockdown

Coronavirus cases dropped by around 30% in England during the country's second national lockdown, researchers say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lmByqm via IFTTT

China's tariffs slam door shut on Australian wine's biggest export market

Australia's winemakers are scrambling to find new buyers around the world after China imposed hefty tariffs on the industry, effectively cutting it off from its most important export market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mhl18i via IFTTT

A leaderless America slips deep into a grim pandemic winter

America is sliding into a winter limbo of alarming spikes in Covid-19 cases and deepening economic pain while an apathetic lame duck White House and a deadlocked Congress provide no political leadership. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JoVR9d via IFTTT

How Trump is trying to confuse the public about the election outcome

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California governor denies parole for Manson family member for the fourth time

Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower convicted in a 1969 killing spree, was denied parole for a fourth time in four years on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36iRPIl via IFTTT

Cher helps rescue the 'world's loneliest elephant' after decades in captivity

A 36-year-old overweight Asian elephant, who has spent much of his life languishing alone in captivity, is on his way to a sanctuary in Cambodia -- thanks in part to the efforts of American pop star Cher. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JovYqe via IFTTT

Kim Jong Un is cutting off his economic lifeline, China, to stave off Covid-19

Kim Jong Un appears to have kicked North Korea's pandemic prevention plan into overdrive, further tightening the country's nearly impassible borders, cutting off nearly all trade with China and even allegedly executing a customs officials for failing to handle imported goods appropriately. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lognEa via IFTTT

'Everyday was terrible': 64-year-old Hong Kong protester on detainment

CNN's Ivan Watson talks with 64-year-old Alexandra Wong, affectionately nicknamed 'Grandma Wong', who was a striking figure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement before she was detained for 14 months in mainland China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lkRgCi via IFTTT

Man fatally shoots teenager for playing loud music

A man in Oregon fatally shot a teenager Thanksgiving week after getting upset that the 19-year-old was playing music loudly in the parking lot of an inn that the two were staying at, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36ksGgM via IFTTT

Covid-19 is killing Americans at a staggering rate

As millions of Americans head home after Thanksgiving, the coronavirus could be hitching a ride -- threatening to plant seeds of infection across the country as the US on Sunday topped more than 100,000 new cases for the 27th consecutive day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fMQehb via IFTTT

Secret warehouse parties get shut down

Even as cases and hospitalizations spike across the country, police are seeing a spate of crowded underground parties -- in violation of local coronavirus guidelines. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports these parties are getting shut down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3liOXQe via IFTTT

Cher sings to 'the world's loneliest elephant'

Kaavan the elephant had languished in a zoo in Pakistan for decades. But thanks to Cher and a social media campaign, he's on his way to a new home in Cambodia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39oScTI via IFTTT

Joe Biden twists ankle while playing with his dog, Major

President-elect Joe Biden will be examined by an orthopedist after twisting his ankle while playing with his dog, Major, his office told CNN. The Bidens adopted the German Shepherd in November 2018. CNN's MJ Lee has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mpE9B6 via IFTTT

40 endangered sea turtles were brought to Florida to warm up after suffering from 'cold stunning'

Forty critically endangered sea turtles were brought to Florida after suffering from "cold stunning" off the coast of Massachusetts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37nqnbM via IFTTT

What newly elected Republican women had to say about the future of their party

In the wake of a record number of Republican women winning seats in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mjq2xj via IFTTT

Most Shazamed song of all time revealed

"Dance Monkey" by Tones and I has become the most popular song on Shazam, according to Guinness World Records. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fMhNaD via IFTTT

Trump admits 'it's hard to get to the Supreme Court'

CNN's Amara Walker and Carl Bernstein discuss President Trump's admission during a Fox News interview that "it's hard" to get cases to the Supreme Court and how Trump's continued legal challenges could undermine future election processes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mo85Oa via IFTTT

Wisconsin's completed recount confirms Biden's victory over Trump

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European envoys urge Saudi Arabia to release women's rights activists

Seven European human rights ambassadors criticized Saudi Arabia on Sunday over the continued detention of at least five women's rights activists, including Loujain al-Hathloul, whose case has been referred to a special court for terrorism offenses.  from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mjjUVO via IFTTT

F1 driver Grosjean involved in horror crash during Bahrain GP

Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was involved in a horrific crash that left his car engulfed in flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, causing the race to be halted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39mm6rT via IFTTT

Biden administration prepares to inherit controversial Trump immigration policies

When President-elect Joe Biden comes into office, he will inherit the Trump administration's restrictionist immigration agenda, which cut access to asylum and has kept migrants in limbo in Mexico while they await humanitarian protection in the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JqGRrg via IFTTT

The worsening pandemic raises the stakes for Biden's economic program

Sitting in an Iowa diner a year ago, candidate Joe Biden aimed his economic agenda at the widening gap between America's rich and everyone else. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vg0zJa via IFTTT

Ten years on from humiliating Real Madrid 5-0, Barcelona is a club in turmoil

As Gerard Pique broke away from the mass of Barcelona players and staff embracing each other and cheering, he looked up to the stands around him at Camp Nou. Grinning, the defender raised his right arm to the thousands of jubilant Catalans, his palm open and five fingers outstretched. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36frMSp via IFTTT

All Blacks great Dan Carter on the 'roller coaster of emotions' of his playing career and the importance of mental health

Rugby, like any professional sport, comes with ecstatic highs and gut-wrenching lows -- something Dan Carter knows better than most. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ljDyPS via IFTTT

David Prowse, the original Darth Vader, dies aged 85

British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died aged 85, his management company announced Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3liF6tE via IFTTT

US reports more than 155,000 new Covid-19 case

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Denver Broncos have no quarterbacks for Saints game due to NFL Covid-19 protocols

The Denver Broncos have lost all of their quarterbacks for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, after they were declared ineligible for play due to NFL Covid-19 protocols. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o4TqHV via IFTTT

Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records

Parts of Australia, including Sydney, sweltered through the hottest November night on record with temperatures likely to stay high on Sunday -- prompting authorities to issue a total fire ban. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36fhp0W via IFTTT

Colorado governor and spouse test positive for Covid-19

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Biden's cabinet picks send a clear message

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Former top cybersecurity official says Trump firing by tweet was 'not how I wanted to go out'

Christopher Krebs, the former top cybersecurity official, said President Donald Trump's decision to unceremoniously fire him via tweet last week was "not how I wanted to go out." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o3Aol7 via IFTTT

Washington Post: White House Budget office moving to reclassify key roles under Trump executive order

Following an executive order President Donald Trump signed last month, the Office of Management and Budget is moving to reclassify 88% of its workforce into a new job classification that would give the federal government more flexibility to fire these employees without going through a lengthy appeals process, The Washington Post reported Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/379w0u0 via IFTTT

Justice Department rushing to expand execution methods like firing squads for federal death row inmates

The Justice Department has rushed to change the rules around federal death penalties as they expedite a slew of scheduled executions in the final days of the Trump administration, including expanding possible execution methods to include electrocution and death by firing squad. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fJuEu3 via IFTTT

Black Friday looks very different this year. Here's why analysts are optimistic

Black Friday shopping isn't the same this year with the ongoing pandemic and recession. Traditional brick-and-mortar stores saw a 52% drop in Black Friday traffic compared to last year, according to a report from Sensormatic Solutions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lg5tjR via IFTTT

Man receives racist letter over Black Santa decoration -- and neighbors have his back

Chris Kennedy's Christmas display features a seven-foot Black Santa that stands tall in his yard along with a Christmas tree and a large shining sign that reads "Joy." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lhpeHQ via IFTTT

Nurse: Reach out to the frontline workers in your life

Alison Johnson, a registered nurse and director of the critical care unit at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee, explains the impact a pandemic makes on hospitals. She tells CNN's Boris Sanchez the mental health toll is as real as coronavirus. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VdbCTj via IFTTT

'God kept me here for my boys': Dad reflects on Covid-19 fight

After Covid-19 infected everyone in their family, Charles and Kirstin Johnson-Nixon are now on a mission to spread awareness about the devastating effects of the disease. CNN's Adrienne Broaddus reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HIJJ2m via IFTTT

Protests take place across France against proposed security law

Demonstrations took place across France on Saturday against the proposed global security law and its signature measure to restrict the filming of police officers. They came as calls to withdraw it were exacerbated by cases of police violence this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mlcBgm via IFTTT

Iran suffers more humiliation with killing of nuclear chief. But no one in the region wants war

It is the art of anything-but-actual war. The apparent goal of Iran's enemies, and possibly Iran itself, is in the next 50 days -- ahead of the US inauguration -- to be as antagonistic as humanly possible, without actually starting a full-blown conflict. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3llib0B via IFTTT

More than 60 people arrested at anti-lockdown protest in London

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The QAnon conspiracy is fake. The harm it's doing to child welfare groups is real

Child welfare organizations for months have felt the full weight of the coronavirus pandemic, navigating concerns about unreported abuse and ensuring their resources are available to at-risk children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33r1qLr via IFTTT

Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region under intense bombardment

The capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, Mekelle, is under fierce bombardment, a humanitarian source on the ground and eyewitnesses who have fled the city told CNN on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qgVhvp via IFTTT

Why China's Communist Party isn't celebrating a major poverty milestone

Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a major milestone this week in his five-year long fight to end absolute poverty across the country -- but it doesn't appear that he's celebrating yet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39svhHr via IFTTT

Thanksgiving vandals spray 'Land back' on US statues

Statues of three United States Presidents, a "Pioneers Statue" and numerous store fronts were targeted by vandals on Thanksgiving, with "land back" graffitied on some of the property. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36gmQwR via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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US officials quiet on Iranian assassination amid fears of dangerous escalation

US officials told CNN they are closely monitoring fallout from the alleged assassination Friday of one of Iran's top nuclear scientists, which Iran blamed on Israel, but they are hesitant about speaking publicly about the issue to avoid further inflaming an already tense situation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lbME1b via IFTTT

Democrats deride 'dark' money, but a new analysis shows it helped boost Joe Biden

Democrats have denounced anonymous money in politics for years, but 2020 brought a tidal wave of it into the election to benefit their party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36cTmzH via IFTTT

Amazon spends another $500 million on bonuses. Some of its workers are still going on strike

Amazon is spending another $500 million on bonuses for employees as it comes under pressure from a global campaign targeting its business practices and a strike in one of its biggest European markets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37eLmxn via IFTTT

Trump 2024? It could happen

Will he, or won't he? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V7Rv93 via IFTTT

Trump's continued rhetoric over election hampers recovery as Americans face heightened economic and health fears

President Donald Trump finally confirmed Thursday that he will vacate the White House in January after weeks of plunging America into a dark period of uncertainty—where the fate of democracy sometimes seemed to be hanging by a thread—but he largely ignored the mounting challenges his successor is facing as he exits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l5pZ6I via IFTTT

Hong Kong protester jailed for throwing eggs as city's judiciary comes under pressure

A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 21 months for throwing eggs at a police station, the latest tough sentence handed down by a Hong Kong court as the authorities move to clamp down on political dissent in the Chinese territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36atnZT via IFTTT

Cooper reflects on cooking 'Sunday Gravy' with Anthony Bourdain

CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on inviting Anthony Bourdain into his kitchen to cook a classic New Jersey dish, "Sunday Gravy." Anderson Cooper Full Circle will be back tomorrow on Friday, November 27 at 6p E.T. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jib7oc via IFTTT

Trump says he'll leave office if Electoral College votes for Biden

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden but made clear he's not prepared to concede. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lb4Yrk via IFTTT

French police officers suspended after a video emerges of them beating a Black man

Several French police officers were suspended Thursday after a video emerged of them beating a Black man in Paris. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V8ZnHv via IFTTT

In posthumous message, Alex Trebek asks viewers to 'be thankful' and 'keep the faith'

Alex Trebek, the late host of the long-running game show "Jeopardy!," had a Thanksgiving message for viewers, urging them to "be thankful" and "keep the faith." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37g8fRn via IFTTT

No quarantine necessary: What it's like to visit the Maldives right now

I'm sitting on a lounger at a Maldivian resort's overwater restaurant taking in views of the glimmering Arabian Sea, but I feel uneasy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37i7JSW via IFTTT

Supreme Court sides with religious groups in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions in New York

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with religious organizations in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions put in place by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that limited attendance at religious services. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V0G572 via IFTTT

Religious festivals have taken a backseat in Europe during Covid-19. Now leaders are prioritizing Christmas

2020 has been far from festive, but as the year comes to an end, many of Europe's governments are scrambling to avoid stringent lockdowns over the Christmas holidays. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33kkeMl via IFTTT

From urban forests to high-tech utopias, here's how the cities of the future are shaping up

Today's cities are grappling with problems ranging from gridlocked traffic and overflowing landfills, to unaffordable housing and growing inequality. Without action, those problems will only get worse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3q3DA20 via IFTTT

Australia's Bega Cheese buys Lion Dairy from Kirin

Japanese beverage giant Kirin has finally offloaded its Australian dairy business, months after it was forced to scrap a bigger deal because of geopolitical tensions with China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fD1NHy via IFTTT

In Trump and Biden, reality and fantasy collide on Thanksgiving

Coronavirus infections are skyrocketing. Unemployment is rising. Food lines are getting longer. And President Donald Trump is tweeting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VgO0gR via IFTTT

South Korean leader of online sexual blackmail ring sentenced to 40 years

The South Korean leader of an online sexual blackmail ring that targeted minors and young women was sentenced to 40 years in jail on Thursday, marking the end of an explosive criminal case that sparked outrage across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3q2m8Ll via IFTTT

Trump announces pardon for Michael Flynn in tweet

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See stark contrast between Trump and Biden's words this week

CNN's John Avlon breaks down President Trump's unwillingness to accept the results of the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fEAIUv via IFTTT

Stunning video captures F-35 jet drop mock bomb at 10,500 feet in 42 seconds

A US Air Force F-35 jet conducted a successful test drop of a mock nuclear bomb while traveling at greater than the speed of sound. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nTDNTC via IFTTT

The reason we know it's about to get better

Is it morning in America yet? Not quite. But there's change in the air, and millions of Americans must surely be experiencing the unmistakable feeling that even if the worst is not over, it soon will be. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ji8u68 via IFTTT

Hear Biden's message to those who've lost loved ones

President-elect Joe Biden got personal delivering a Thanksgiving message to the nation from Wilmington, Delaware, as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving and coronavirus cases continue to spike. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l4jrp2 via IFTTT

See mystery object found in the desert

What started as a routine flyover for Utah's Department of Public Safety, suddenly took a turn after officers stumbled upon a shiny, mysterious monolith in the middle of the desert. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3q0Ib4Y via IFTTT

Expert: Thanksgiving could be 'mother' of superspreader events

CNN's Lucy Kafanov reports on the skyrocketing number of cases and deaths in the US as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3q1HI2z via IFTTT

Comedian praises Netflix for taking down his show. Here's why

Comedian Dave Chappelle is lauding Netflix for taking down 'Chappelle's Show,' which he says was added to the platform without his approval. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m8KzV6 via IFTTT

British-Australian academic freed by Iran in apparent prisoner exchange

Kylie Moore-Gilbert, the British-Australian academic detained by Iran for more than two years on espionage charges, has been freed in an apparent prisoner exchange for three Iranians. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l8D4wb via IFTTT

Teacher's decades-old find on a Northern Ireland beach turns out to be the island's first-ever dinosaur discovery

You never know what you might find while walking along the beach. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m8qjD4 via IFTTT

How Michael Flynn perfectly explains Donald Trump's presidency

Three weeks into Donald Trump's presidency, he fired Michael Flynn as his national security adviser. On Wednesday, eight weeks to the day when Trump will leave the White House, he pardoned Flynn for lying to the FBI as part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/368GJWC via IFTTT

Acting head of USAID tests positive for Covid-19

John Barsa, the acting head of the US Agency for International Development, has tested positive for coronavirus, CNN has learned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l6nAbS via IFTTT

Couple finds more than 66 bottles of Prohibition-era whiskey hidden in the walls of their New York home

When a New York couple was told their over 100-year-old home was built by a notorious bootlegger, they passed it off as small town legend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V3GPsg via IFTTT

Group of local entrepreneurs pays for over $40,000 of groceries for customers at Atlanta store

Customers at an Atlanta grocery store were treated to a Thanksgiving surprise when a group of local entrepreneurs paid for thousands of dollars of groceries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nPaz8u via IFTTT

Biden piles pressure on Boris Johnson at Brexit crunch time

US President-elect Joe Biden has cranked up the pressure on Boris Johnson to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, as negotiations between the UK and Brussels enter what could be their final few days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J7uBwe via IFTTT

There is a hunger crisis in America this Thanksgiving

It took just 10 minutes for Regina Status to pick up her Thanksgiving basket in front of her Bronx, New York, apartment. A last-minute delivery from Agatha House Foundation, a local food pantry, arrived just in time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fx73g4 via IFTTT

Revisit the inspiration for 'Avatar's' alien landscape with a ride up the world's tallest outdoor elevator

With the recent release of behind-the-scenes underwater photos from upcoming movie "Avatar 2," combined with news that "Avatar 3" is almost done filming, there's perhaps no finer time to revisit the national park that many believe inspired the incredible scenery of the original film. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ldNef6 via IFTTT

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reveals she had a miscarriage in July

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has revealed she was pregnant with her second child but suffered a miscarriage in July. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m3BpJD via IFTTT

India bans more Chinese apps as tensions remain high

India has banned dozens more Chinese apps, drawing a rebuke from Beijing and further straining already tense relations between the world's most populous countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/360wmUD via IFTTT

These are the most hopeful Covid-19 vaccine candidates globally

CNN's Kim Brunhuber breaks down where the world stands in the development of a Covid-19 vaccine for global distribution. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33fidRv via IFTTT

Why losing weight might protect you from Covid-19

More than 40% of adults in the United States are obese. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why obesity is one of the top underlying health conditions associated with Covid-19 deaths. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l038cN via IFTTT

Asian stocks rise following Wall Street rally and positive vaccine news

Stocks in Asia jumped on Wednesday, following Wall Street's rally that saw the Dow pass the 30,000 milestone for the first time, as investors cheered positive vaccine news and signs that a formal transition of power is finally underway in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HCoMWW via IFTTT

California prosecutors say thousands of people, including inmates, fraudulently applied for stimulus money and may have cost the state $1 billion

Thousands of inmates throughout California -- including death row inmates -- may have bilked the state's unemployment benefits system of up to a billion dollars in what prosecutors called "the largest ever taxpayer fraud to occur in this state's history." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pYvQhH via IFTTT

A couple's wedding rings found by rescuers weeks after their boat capsized

The young couple from Algeria must have thought their wedding rings were lost forever when their tiny boat capsized. They were among the lucky ones on that trip from Libya to Italy -- of the 20 people aboard, five have died, including a little girl, according to the Italian arm of Doctors Without Borders (MSF). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l0XWFl via IFTTT

Biden becomes first presidential candidate to win more than 80 million votes

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What the turkey pardon says about Trump's transition

President Donald Trump made two rare post-Election Day appearances in front of TV cameras today -- in both of which he touted stock market gains that have little to do with his leadership.  from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ftZXJj via IFTTT

Toronto Zoo polar bear promoted to 'honorary master corporal' by the Canadian Army

The Canadian Army is celebrating the promotion of one of its furriest members. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fuLg8A via IFTTT

Police arrest man who said he had Covid-19 and spat at hikers

Massachusetts police have arrested a man who told two hikers who weren't wearing masks he had Covid-19 and spat at them several times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39f66YO via IFTTT

Need a Covid-19 nurse? That'll be $8,000 a week

In March, Claire Tripeny was watching her dream job fall apart. She'd been working as an intensive care nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, and loved it, despite the mediocre pay typical for the region. But when Covid-19 hit, that calculation changed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m55yIi via IFTTT

Hal Ketchum, legendary country music artist, dies at 67 after battle with dementia

Country music singer Hal Ketchum passed away at the age of 67 on Monday night due to complications from dementia, his wife said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nRCpRu via IFTTT

A tale of two bridges: India and China vying for influence in the Maldives

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, a 2.1-kilometer (1.3-mile) bridge snakes out of an idyllic atoll, linking the Maldives' capital Malé with its international airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/366Zl9v via IFTTT

Who's afraid of Joe Biden? Not Benjamin Netanyahu

Frustrated by the lecture he'd received on the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict during his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, President Bill Clinton exploded to aides afterward -- "Who's the f***ing superpower here?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l2tJpI via IFTTT

Doctor fights back tears describing day of heartbreaking losses

Minneapolis doctor Shirlee Xie emotionally describes the impact coronavirus hospitalizations has on front line workers and shares what it's like to witness grief and loss. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pVMIpx via IFTTT

SE Cupp: Remember experience? It's been a while in Washington

CNN political commentator SE Cupp compares the experience and qualifications of President Trump's appointments to President-elect Biden's Cabinet picks as the transition gets underway. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IWhjTl via IFTTT

Biden says transition outreach from Trump administration has been 'sincere'

President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that communication from the Trump administration to help with his transition has been "sincere" since the General Services Administration ascertained his election win on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HwFFCb via IFTTT

Couple sends life-sized cardboard cutouts to their grandkids after coronavirus canceled their holiday plans

A Texas couple came up with a clever and safe way to be with their grandchildren over the holidays after canceling their traditional, in-person celebrations because of the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37536LM via IFTTT

Sex, drugs and security cameras: Touring Geylang, Singapore's legal red-light district

"Ok, now we're about to walk past a corner selling sex drugs, see if you can spot the different pills." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33eUMrQ via IFTTT

T. rex had a teenage growth spurt — but not all dinos did

Researchers have long known that the meat-eating Tyrannosaurus rex had a teenage growth spurt, gaining around 35 to 45 pounds per week, to reach its colossal size. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3q0dRaD via IFTTT

New X-ray technique reveals clues about ancient 1,900-year-old mummy

Scientists have pioneered a new technique that allows them to investigate the insides of a 1,900-year-old mummy -- without having to open up and tamper with the ancient artifact. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fu5NdH via IFTTT

Bruno Fernandes scores stunning goal in Manchester United win but denies himself chance of a hat trick

Bruno Fernandes was in inspirational form during Manchester United's 4-1 win against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IXkyKg via IFTTT

Here's a look at how the different coronavirus vaccines work

There's good news about coronavirus vaccines. At least three of the experimental vaccines show remarkable efficacy, at least according to information released by the makers in news releases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J30HJ7 via IFTTT

Covid-19 and climate change make hurricanes more devastating for Latin America

When it rained, people used to see it as a good omen. Now in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala, they see the drops falling from the sky with terror. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kZRBtS via IFTTT

Tigray forces battling Ethiopian government vow to fight on despite ultimatum to surrender

Forces battling Ethiopia's federal government have vowed to continue the fight in the north of the country, despite a 72-hour ultimatum to surrender from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, raising fears of further bloodshed in a conflict that threatens to destabilize the Horn of Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/370HpMY via IFTTT

Videos appear to show Ugandan soldiers firing into crowded slums

At least 45 people were killed in protests that rocked Kampala and other parts of Uganda, a police spokesperson said. The protests were sparked by the arrest of popular music star turned presidential candidate Bobi Wine for contravening Covid-19 regulations at a campaign rally. CNN's David McKenzie reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lZSuUN via IFTTT

No-deal Brexit would be worse for the UK economy than Covid-19, says Bank of England governor

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that failing to secure a new trade deal with the European Union would do more damage to the UK economy over the long run than the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/375cS0s via IFTTT

China launches lunar mission to collect samples from the moon

China successfully launched its Chang'e-5 lunar mission to collect rocks from the moon - the first attempt by any country since the 1970s. The unmanned spacecraft blasted off from a launch site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UYqbdg via IFTTT

Elon Musk is now tied with Bill Gates as world's second richest man

Elon Musk's rocket-like climb up the ranking of the world's richest men continues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J7OUZW via IFTTT

Analysis of CCTV footage from Lekki toll gate raises new questions about shooting

It was supposed to be the key piece of evidence. But when it came, the Lagos State government's security camera footage of the Lekki toll gate shooting did not capture everything. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UUpXnJ via IFTTT

CNN's Sanjay Gupta explains the new type of vaccine being developed by Pfizer and Moderna

CNN's Dr Sanjay Gupta explains the new type of vaccine that pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna are developing to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UR7JDg via IFTTT

Key researcher for Oxford vaccine breaks down trials data

CNN's Becky Anderson speaks with Professor Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University's Jenner Institute, about the results of the trials for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine that his institute helped develop. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J03gvK via IFTTT

San Francisco officer is charged with on-duty homicide. The DA says it's a first

A former San Francisco Police officer was charged with homicide Monday in connection with a 2017 on-duty shooting. The city's district attorney's office said in a news release that it believes this is the first time a city law enforcement officer has been charged with an on-duty homicide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/374Qt3m via IFTTT

Canada puts largest city into lockdown as infections soar

Toronto, Canada's largest city, was placed into lockdown for 28 days, with officials shutting shops, businesses and restaurants and banning indoor gatherings to curb a growing spike in Covid-19 cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m15XeM via IFTTT

Americans continue holiday travel despite case surge

Americans continue to travel with Thanksgiving just days away, despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation to stay home to stop the spread of the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/373qqt7 via IFTTT

How shifting demographics in Georgia turned it blue

CNN's Kyung Lah explains how Georgia's demographics titled the state to blue during the 2020 presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39bN3OS via IFTTT

Calming monkeys with piano music is harder than you think

Pianist Paul Barton attempts to serenade a pack of monkeys with piano music in the ancient city of Lopburi, Thailand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35XtGqH via IFTTT

England cuts traveler quarantine period to five days

England is drastically reducing its quarantine period for people arriving from most destinations in a move that will potentially throw open the doors for British people wanting to take foreign vacations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J2JOi5 via IFTTT

A dark money mystery in Florida centers on the campaign of a spoiler candidate who appeared to help a Republican win by 32 votes

A month before Election Day in Florida a mysterious company called Proclivity, Inc. contributed $550,000 to a pair of newly formed political action committees in the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33btF0C via IFTTT

Utah helicopter crew discovers mysterious metal monolith deep in the desert

What started as routine wildlife assistance took an extraterrestrial turn for Utah's Department of Public Safety after officers stumbled upon a mysterious monolith in the middle of rural Utah. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UWDP0s via IFTTT

What Biden's new security and diplomatic team can do for America

President-elect Joe Biden has allowed the world, or at least the rational, democratic (with a small d) part of it, to breathe a sigh of relief. With the designation of Antony Blinken as Secretary of State and Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser, suddenly it seems that order and rationality are on the cusp of being restored to American diplomacy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pWauSo via IFTTT

A Sai Ta: 'It was never really about a pretty dress'

British designer A Sai Ta creates vibrant garments inspired by both his heritage and upbringing around strong women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fE3jtn via IFTTT

China has 8 million blind people, but only 200 guide dogs

At the age of 11, Yang Kang lost his vision due to a rare type of eye cancer. But he considers himself one of the lucky few among China's millions of blind people -- he has a guide dog. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kZ4XGS via IFTTT

Republican board member suggests he will certify Michigan results

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Why a Covid-19 vaccine won't be a magic bullet

Having a safe and effective vaccine is a turning point in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. But there are many challenging steps ahead -- from making large quantities to delivery around the world -- before a vaccine can have an impact on the spread of the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lVJeB6 via IFTTT

CNN reporter: Trump seemed like an outsider at G20 summit

President Donald Trump railed against the Paris climate accord and touted US oil and natural gas production during a virtual session focused on safeguarding the environment on the final day of the G20 summit. CNN's Nic Robertson reports from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fmmffW via IFTTT

Now Snapchat has a TikTok copycat, too

For years, social media platforms have blatantly copied some of Snapchat's most creative features. Instagram and parent company Facebook ripped off Stories -- posts that disappear after 24 hours -- which Snapchat created in 2013. Others followed suit with their own versions, including YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn and just last week, Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3706cRc via IFTTT

Jennifer Lopez accused of copying Beyoncé at the American Music Awards

From the outfit to the hair to the chair dancing and lighting, Jennifer Lopez's American Music Awards performance Sunday night looked very familiar to some. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m9Sq4A via IFTTT

Hydrogen-powered trains could replace diesel engines in Germany

Siemens and Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn have announced plans to test a hydrogen-powered train with a range of more than 370 miles, technology that promises to reduce CO2 emissions and help make 1,300 diesel units obsolete. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/335u9p5 via IFTTT

'See ya next year,' tweets Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow after suffering knee injury

"See ya next year," tweeted Joe Burrow as the Cincinnati Bengals star reflected on what looks like a serious knee injury for the quarterback. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J0KSCH via IFTTT

Macy's unveils holiday window display with gratitude theme

Macy's holiday window display this year focuses on thanking first responders, essential workers, "marchers for equality," and people who showed "grit and good humor" in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2USjBVG via IFTTT

Netanyahu held secret meeting with Saudi Crown Prince, Israeli minister confirms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday in the Saudi city of Neom, in the first meeting between the two leaders, an Israeli minister confirmed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fof72F via IFTTT

Vaccine progress is trumping bad economic news

Investors have made up their minds: For the time being, vaccine euphoria is outweighing bad economic news triggered by coronavirus restrictions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l179xn via IFTTT

People over 45 are at greater risk of STIs, new study finds

Middle-aged adults face a greater risk of catching sexually transmitted infections than ever before -- because society is unwilling to talk about older people having sex, a new study has found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3maHfZP via IFTTT

'All people' should avoid travel on cruise ships, CDC warns

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has upped its warning on cruise ships, now advising that "all people avoid travel on cruise ships." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lZqNeB via IFTTT

Netflix faces boycott calls in India over 'A Suitable Boy' kissing scene

Netflix is facing a backlash in India over a now-infamous kissing scene in one of its shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J791ru via IFTTT

'They messed with the wrong generation': How young people shook up politics in Peru

A political giant is stirring in Peru -- and it isn't the new president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lWwES7 via IFTTT

Oxford English Dictionary couldn't pick just one 'word of the year' for 2020

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been unable to name its traditional word of the year for 2020, instead exploring how far and how quickly the language has developed this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kWWIv5 via IFTTT

Alibaba CEO on China's plans for tougher tech regulation

Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang has described plans by Chinese regulators to tighten restrictions on internet companies as "timely and necessary." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kXai1s via IFTTT

Job guarantees and free money: 'Utopian' ideas tested in Europe amid the pandemic

Christine Jardine, a Scottish politician who represents Edinburgh in the UK parliament, was not a fan of universal basic income before the pandemic hit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lXNOyv via IFTTT

AC Milan frets over injury to talisman Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued his prolific form by scoring twice in AC Milan's 3-1 victory against Napoli on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J56FJj via IFTTT

Shanghai airport momentarily descends into chaos after workers test positive for Covid-19

Shanghai's biggest international airport momentarily descended into chaos Sunday night, after authorities ordered a mass testing drive in response to a small outbreak of Covid-19 linked to several cargo handlers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/396KE84 via IFTTT

Why does Hollywood get accents so wrong? A dialect coach explains

"Welcome to Ireland," intones Christopher Walken over drone shots of lush green farmland, his unique halting speech patterns -- New York via the moon -- only occasionally troubled by the mangled specter of a County Mayo lilt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fB9MoV via IFTTT

UAE's first national rail network 'has the potential to transform the economy'

In the Hajar Mountains between Dubai and Fujairah, engineers are blasting out a new frontier for the United Arab Emirates. Ton by ton, rock is making way for 16 kilometers of tunnel, which will one day see trains barreling throughar it on a journey from coast to coast, and potentially further afield. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2URjc5T via IFTTT

Key GOP Michigan canvassing board member expected to vote against certifying results

A key Republican on the Michigan canvassing board is expected to vote against certifying the state's election results on Monday, a potential boon for the Trump campaign's conspiracy theory-fueled effort to delay the finalization of results. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fmyd9g via IFTTT

Bolton: GOP needs to look out for the party, not Trump

Former national security adviser John Bolton speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about what the Republican party will look like following Trump's presidency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fkuFo6 via IFTTT

Ethiopian PM issues 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces to surrender

After weeks of deadly conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has given Tigrayan forces a 72-hour deadline to surrender. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nMluQb via IFTTT

Daniil Medvedev battles from behind to win ATP Finals with victory over Dominic Thiem

Daniil Medvedev claimed his second tournament victory in a row, as he won the ATP Finals with a three-set victory over Dominic Thiem on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35Vmag2 via IFTTT

The pandemic is hurting gay and lesbian bars. The consequences could be devastating

Alexi Minko's bar is so much more than just a place to get a drink. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35UqFrf via IFTTT

Canadian officials warn drivers not to let moose lick their cars

Canadians, officials have an important message for you: "Do not let moose lick your car." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35T4Eck via IFTTT

The spiritual mysteries of 'The Mandalorian'

In Disney's hit show "The Mandalorian," the title character has defeated a dragon, massive ice spiders and a horde of ugly squid-face creatures called Quarren. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kUAf1E via IFTTT

2 dead in Nebraska after a shooting at a Sonic Drive-In, officials say

Two people were killed and two others wounded after a shooting Saturday night at a Sonic Drive-In in Bellevue, Nebraska, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nKfdob via IFTTT

Wild scene as Kayleigh McEnany ends press briefing

In her first briefing since October 1, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany refused to take a question from CNN's Kaitlan Collins, saying "I don't call on activists." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fqP1Mw via IFTTT

'Absolutely shameful': Schiff condemns Trump's golf outing

After attending a portion of the virtual G20 summit, President Donald Trump skipped a special session on the coronavirus pandemic, choosing to play golf instead. California Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump's actions are "appalling." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kN8s32 via IFTTT

Macron follows a well-worn path of French presidents, by veering to the right

When newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron triumphantly marched across the courtyard of the Palais du Louvre amid a sea of tricolor flags back in 2017, he promised to begin a new chapter in the country's history. "I want it to be that of renewed hope and confidence," he declared. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36VQfeN via IFTTT

Japan's coronavirus cases hit record for fourth day

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The much-hyped Hong Kong-Singapore 'travel bubble' is postponed amid Covid-19 spike

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Amazon is already running Black Friday sales on Ring, Echo, and Fire TV devices

Black Friday is still a week out. But as we've seen year after year, deals start before anyone's even begun cooking their Turkey. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kQZDVL via IFTTT

Judge rules Voice of America head curbed First Amendment rights of its journalists

The chief executive of the agency that oversees Voice of America and his team must stop investigating and interfering with the journalists employed there, a federal judge ruled Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/393R7k5 via IFTTT

The only way Republicans can lead again

President Donald Trump is conducting an all-out assault on our democracy. There is no other way to look at this. The President lost the election and his legal team has failed to produce evidence of voter fraud. So now President Trump is attempting to convince state legislatures to overthrow the results. Voters made their decision, and yet he wants to force a different outcome. His attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is spewing the kinds of conspiracy theories that even conspiracy theorists shy away from. This is dangerous stuff. When some writers, such as Barton Gellman, writing in the Atlantic, predicted this would happen, too many people shrugged off the warning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35PSOj4 via IFTTT

US coronavirus cases top 12 million. An expert says spread is now 'faster' and 'broader' than ever

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Federal judge dismisses Trump campaign Pennsylvania lawsuit

A US District Court judge Saturday dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump campaign trying to invalidate millions of Pennsylvania mail-in votes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/395VOK8 via IFTTT

Biden's mistake about Trump

Joe Biden is making a mistake. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kTNwaK via IFTTT

Sia defends casting a nondisabled actor to portray a person with autism in her upcoming film 'Music'

Pop singer Sia is responding to the backlash to her upcoming film that has been criticized for casting a nondisabled actor to portray a character who has autism. And she's furious. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J35biL via IFTTT

Nigerian army admits to having live rounds at Lekki Toll Gate protests, despite previous denials

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Dominic Thiem edges Novak Djokovic in thriller to advance to final of ATP Finals

Dominic Thiem needed two monster tie breaks to overcome Novak Djokovic and advance to the final of the ATP Finals, beating the Serbian 7-5, 6-7 (10-12), 7-6 (8-6) in a three-set thriller on Saturday.  from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nLU1hu via IFTTT

Hospital CEO says he had Covid and doesn't need a mask. His staff are appalled.

The CEO and President of South Dakota-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., says he will not be wearing a mask because he has already had Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/393vAbu via IFTTT

Fox News is mocking CDC guidance for Thanksgiving gatherings

Amidst a raging pandemic, the CDC has recommended against traveling for Thanksgiving, while also offering up guidelines for how to safely celebrate the holiday. Meanwhile, prominent commentators and hosts on Fox News have mocked the guidelines offered by health experts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35O7dwc via IFTTT

Woman who spent 23 years in prison for a crime she says she didn't commit received an honorary bachelor's degree

When Tyra Patterson was 19 years old, she was imprisoned for a crime she says she didn't commit. For 23 years, she spent her life locked in a prison cell. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/332MsuQ via IFTTT

Van Jones explains the various ways a contested election can unfold

Certifying election results is typically a formality, but the process has become a battleground as President Trump's campaign tries to block or delay certification in key states in hopes of overturning Joe Biden's victory through the Electoral College. CNN political commentator Van Jones explains the various ways a contested election can unfold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mHg8W2 via IFTTT

Black women helped push Democrats to the finish line in Georgia. Here's how they can do it again

As the nation eyes Georgia with its pair of upcoming US Senate runoffs, a victory for Democrats could hinge on the same Black women who helped flip the state blue in the presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPkGO9 via IFTTT

European countries believed that Germany would always have spare ICU beds for them. Now they're almost full

Germany was seen as a beacon for other European countries during the first coronavirus wave and hailed for one of the world's best health care systems. But it is now beginning to struggle with more severe infections than at any other point during the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/391F1Ia via IFTTT

Family of Saudi Arabia's 'most outspoken' political prisoner calls on G20 to hold kingdom to account

The family of Loujain al-Hathloul, a jailed Saudi women's rights defender believed by her relatives and advocacy organizations to be on hunger strike, has called on the G20 to demand that Saudi Arabia release the prominent activist.   from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nJRjZR via IFTTT

These girls see themselves in Kamala Harris

When US Sen. Kamala Harris of California was elected as the next vice president of the United States, girls all over the country saw someone like themselves elected to the second-highest office in the country for the first time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kRwB8P via IFTTT

Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota linked to a Covid-19 outbreak in Minnesota, new report says

The motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, in August has been linked to a Covid-19 outbreak in Minnesota, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlighting how one state's lax rules during the pandemic affect others with stricter measures in place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fji4kZ via IFTTT

A hiker was 'essentially dead' for 45 minutes -- until a team of doctors revived his heart

A hiker who was found in whiteout conditions on Washington's Mount Rainier "came back from the dead," his doctor said, after his heart stopped for 45 minutes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kPY9ew via IFTTT

The US recorded 195,000 new Covid-19 cases in a day. An expert says spread is now 'faster' and 'broader' than ever

November has been a month full of devastating Covid-19 records in the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nKGfM9 via IFTTT

A satellite that will track Earth's sea level rise is ready to launch

More than 830 miles above Earth's surface, a next-generation satellite will launch today to keep an eye on global sea levels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36Uvdx3 via IFTTT

Don't ignore Trump's election mischief. Take it seriously

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Bernstein says Republicans are enabling Trump as 'mad king'

CNN political analyst Carl Bernstein discusses with Don Lemon about how members of the Republican party are enabling President Donald Trump's "authoritarian" behavior. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nJWQQn via IFTTT

Trump allies blame a foreign company. But it's based in Colorado

Trump allies have tried to tie Dominion Voting Systems, which sells election technology that was used in more than two dozen states, to another voting company that provided election technology to the Venezuelan government. CNN's Lucy Kafanov has the fact check. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35MMNUo via IFTTT

Wisconsin Lt. Gov.: Trump is trying to delegitimize votes of people of color

The Trump campaign has filed for a limited recount of two Wisconsin counties: Milwaukee County and Dane County. Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes tells CNN's Don Lemon that the recount is all about delegitimizing the votes of people of color. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ffMKnb via IFTTT

Bill Gates predicts why Covid-19 vaccination will be 'logistically complex'

Bill Gates speaks to CNN's Anderson Cooper about what he thinks coronavirus vaccine distribution and administration could potentially look like. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kNZimI via IFTTT

Long a source of national pride, the moral integrity of Australia's military is now at stake

All Australians are taught the ode of remembrance, recited for the nation's fallen soldiers known lovingly as "Diggers." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38ZbZc9 via IFTTT

Swedish doctors frustrated with nation's lack of tough Covid-19 measures

Sweden has been relying on a relatively more relaxed Covid-19 strategy, but with the coronavirus surging again, front line doctors tell CNN they are frustrated with the lack of tougher measures. CNN's Phil Black reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IVblBu via IFTTT

'Pizza Rat Man' goes viral. Now you can meet him

A man-sized version of New York's infamous pizza rat went massively viral. Now the identity of "Pizza Rat Man," formally known as "Buddy the Rat," has been revealed. CNN's Jeanne Moos has both the tale and the tail. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lR6XlC via IFTTT

What Dr. Fauci wants to see during the Covid-19 pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci explains to CNN's Chris Cuomo why point-of-care coronavirus tests that can be administered at home is what he will be pushing for from the next administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lPe1iG via IFTTT

Georgia confirms Biden victory and finds no widespread fraud after statewide audit

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Several injured in airstrikes on Tigray capital, humanitarian source says

Several people have been injured during airstrikes in Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to a humanitarian source with knowledge of the situation who spoke anonymously to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pLUKBi via IFTTT

Post-election media coverage reveals two Americas on parallel tracks

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Rafael Nadal advances to last four of the ATP Finals after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas

Rafael Nadal progressed into the final four of the ATP Finals for the first time in five years after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas -- 6-4 4-6 6-2 -- on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kMk4U6 via IFTTT

Man arrested after human remains found

A man sought by Colorado authorities after the discovery of human remains in a rural southern part of the state was arrested in New Mexico, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36R5w0v via IFTTT

South Australia to lift 6-day lockdown early after person lied to authorities

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New York authorities investigating millions in tax write-offs from the Trump Organization

New York authorities investigating the Trump Organization have expanded their inquiries to include tax write-offs involving millions of dollars in consulting fees, according to people familiar with the investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ITGfug via IFTTT

Trump held unannounced meeting with Indonesian minister in Oval Office

United States President Donald Trump met with Indonesia's Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment at the White House on Tuesday, a meeting that was not on the President's public schedule and one for which the White House has not provided a readout. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36QnGiW via IFTTT

WHO recommends against using remdesivir to treat Covid-19

The World Health Organization has updated its ongoing guidance on Covid-19 medications to advise against using the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat hospitalized patients, no matter how severe their illness may be. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IT3DIa via IFTTT

The bee population is dying. Researchers have created the first global map of the species to save them

More than 20,000 species of bee exist throughout the world -- and they are dying, thanks to climate change, pesticide poisoning and plant loss. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Z0RbG via IFTTT

This Alaska town won't see the sun for more than 2 months

An Alaskan town has said goodbye to daylight for the next two months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/390EhDg via IFTTT

How smart nets and scanners could keep more fish in the sea

Commercial fishing is draining our oceans of life. Trawlers are catching fish faster than stocks can replenish, while dolphins and turtles are also snared in their huge nets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nCL7CY via IFTTT

Senior Pentagon official Anthony Tata tests positive for Covid-19

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata, a top Pentagon official, has tested positive for Covid-19 after meeting with the Lithuanian minister of defense, according to a Pentagon statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fgysT9 via IFTTT

How a 'vast ocean of goodwill' between China and Australia turned sour

Earlier this year, amid growing global anger over China's initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia was among the first countries to call for an official investigation into the virus' origins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Y92Fe via IFTTT

Trump spoke to GOP official who now wants to 'rescind' vote to certify Detroit's results, reports say

The two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers want to "rescind" their votes to certify the presidential results from the county, the largest in Michigan and home to the city of Detroit, even though the board has already certified the results. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36J36Re via IFTTT

Trump is fixated on his failing

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Nigeria threatens to sanction CNN over investigation and denies security forces shot at protesters

A senior Nigerian minister lashed out against CNN Thursday, saying the network should be sanctioned over its investigation, which uncovered evidence that the Nigerian army and police opened fire on unarmed protestors on October 20. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/330N2cB via IFTTT

Doctor was called a liar after sharing battle with Covid-19

28-year-old Dr. David Burkard shares a cautionary tale after his battle with Covid-19 left him struggling to breathe. CNN's Sara Sidner has the details. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pCZ3ih via IFTTT

'Can you believe that?': See Gupta's stunning Covid-19 chart

Dr. Sanjay Gupta shows that Covid-19 deaths in North Dakota and South Dakota have now surpassed South Korea despite a substantially smaller population. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HeTzsF via IFTTT

Lockdowns could be avoided if 95% of people wore masks, says WHO

Lockdowns could be avoided if everyone followed health measures such as wearing masks, the World Health Organization's top Europe official said at a Thursday news briefing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36KuO08 via IFTTT

Ex-Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan: I've never seen anything like this

The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden has its work cut out for it, and getting the virus under control should be the number one priority, according to former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, a move that will help save the economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HkoW58 via IFTTT

A gym trainer exposed 50 athletes to Covid-19, but no one else got sick because of a ventilation redesign

A Virginia gym owner thought she had a nightmare scenario on her hands when she learned that 50 athletes were potentially exposed to Covid-19 particles by one of the gym's coaches. But not a single member ended up contracting the virus, thanks to the extra safety precautions and ventilation measures she put in place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lPf5Ds via IFTTT

Man convicted in NorCal Rapist case dating back almost 30 years

A Sacramento jury has convicted a man of a string of rapes and kidnappings dating back almost 30 years in what became known as the NorCal Rapist case. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UNr8oB via IFTTT

China borrows at negative interest rates for the first time

China is cashing in on fears that the West's faltering economic recovery will keep interest rates near record lows for a long time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lLwEEr via IFTTT

Nurse who watched her father fight Covid in her own ICU wants people to know the virus is real

One nurse is sounding the alarm over why people should still care about the ongoing pandemic after her own father ended up in the intensive care unit with Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kKfaa5 via IFTTT

Scientists create diamonds at room temperature in minutes

Diamonds might be forever, but that doesn't mean they have to take eons to form. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nDKMjl via IFTTT

Joyy rejects short-seller fraud claim that sent its shares plunging

Chinese social media platform Joyy on Thursday tried to fend off an attack by short-seller Muddy Waters, saying a report that sent its share price plunging was full of "errors, unsubstantiated statements, and misleading conclusions." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nET6PQ via IFTTT

Matthew McConaughey on whether he plans to run for Texas governor

Does Matthew McConaughey have political aspirations? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pJkzC4 via IFTTT

Trump administration tries to push last-minute immigration limits

With Inauguration Day nearing, there's added urgency within the Trump administration to ram through any last-minute policies that would limit immigration to the United States, according to multiple sources. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kr0uAl via IFTTT

Just how bad things get with the pandemic in the US will be determined a lot by next week

An end to the Covid-19 pandemic may now be in sight with more good news on vaccine candidates, but for now "this will get worse," a top US official said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32XQBjS via IFTTT

Watch what happens inside a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trial

Thousands of people in Peru have signed up for the Phase 3 trial of a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine. Guillermo Galdos goes inside a trial site in Lima, Peru and speaks to the vaccine volunteers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lY3thz via IFTTT

Joe Biden shares emotional moment with nurse during virtual roundtable

President-elect Joe Biden grew emotional during a virtual roundtable after hearing Mary Turner, an intensive care unit nurse, describe her experience on the frontline battling Covid-19. The Minnesota nurse spoke with CNN's Erin Burnett. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nA9q4u via IFTTT

Anthony Scaramucci predicts three pieces of Trump's endgame

Former White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, predicts what President Trump's endgame might be as he continues to deny the results of the 2020 presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38PsI1N via IFTTT

Former senator discusses polarization in Congress: 'Very disturbing'

Former Sen. Al Franken discusses the growing polarization in Congress with CNN's Anderson Cooper. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle Monday - Thursday this week at 6p E.T. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lEZ6HT via IFTTT

Georgia voter speaks up against Trump campaign's false accusation

CNN's Don Lemon speaks with Georgia voter Deborah Jean Christiansen after the Trump campaign has falsely alleged her vote is fraudulent and from a dead person. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nDYAuo via IFTTT

The DRC declares the end to its 11th Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially declared the end of its 11th Ebola outbreak Wednesday, six months after the first cases of the deadly virus were reported. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UEUDZN via IFTTT

CNN anchor: Giuliani presented evidence-free voter fraud case

CNN's Brianna Keilar breaks down the "purge" going on in the Trump administration as President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani pushes forward with an evidence-free voter fraud case in Pennsylvania. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35IEkBO via IFTTT

BioNTech CEO predicts a return to normalcy in 2021

German company BioNTech and its partner, drug giant Pfizer, will ask the US to allow emergency use of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, CEO Ugur Sahin tells CNN's Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36MIo38 via IFTTT

Keilar: Senator sounds like kid who doesn't want to eat his vegetables

The partisan kerfuffle over face mask use in the windowless Senate chamber is taking on new meaning now that Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced he tested positive for coronavirus. CNN's Brianna Keilar explains how the Senate floor serves as a "cautionary tale." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nyLKgQ via IFTTT

Trump campaign pays $3 million for partial recount in Wisconsin

The Trump campaign said Wednesday that it will seek a limited recount of two Wisconsin counties. The campaign needs to officially request the recount, and pay an upfront fee, by 5 p.m. CT Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lMj8A8 via IFTTT

Trump fires Homeland Security official who had rejected President's election conspiracy theories

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China's new wildlife law doesn't go far enough to stop another pandemic

The biodiversity crisis -- the rapid and escalating disintegration of the living systems upon which we all depend -- has in many ways been overshadowed in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36K1Jlw via IFTTT

Hong Kong's new rules have created confusion in the classroom. Some parents are pulling their children out

Sarah is preparing to emigrate from Hong Kong, her birthplace and home, to the United Kingdom because she is concerned about her 8-year-old son's education. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32RPaTY via IFTTT

Missing 9-year-old boy is found after spending two nights lost in the woods with no shoes or jacket

A 9-year-old boy missing for two days was found Tuesday in a creek bed beneath a shelter he created with a tarp. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kzKQik via IFTTT

Trump fires director of Homeland Security agency who had rejected President's election conspiracy theories

President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the Department of Homeland Security official who had rejected Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HbRvBJ via IFTTT

Pfizer has enough safety data about its coronavirus vaccine for FDA authorization, CEO says

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Pentagon moves ahead with Trump plan to pull troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

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Trump bunkers down in White House as world spins on

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These GOP governors resisted masks and other rules. Now their states are in crisis

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McConnell vows 'orderly transfer' to next administration

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France is first country in Europe to hit 2 million cases

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Experimental 'Covid-free' flight lands in London. Here's what happened on board

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Pentagon moves ahead with Trump plan to pull troops from Afghanistan and Iraq before Biden takes office

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller announced Tuesday that the US will withdraw thousands more US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan 15, 2021 -- just days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, confirming plans first reported by CNN on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ny6wgK via IFTTT

The 2020 election just keeps getting worse for House Democrats

As House Democrats prepare to reelect their entire leadership team this week, one thing has come into clear focus 14 days removed from the 2020 election: They got beat -- badly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UzvGPF via IFTTT

Ted Cruz calls Democratic senator an 'ass' following Senate floor mask dispute

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Monday called Sen. Sherrod Brown "a complete ass" following a tense dispute over mask wearing on the Senate floor between the Ohio Democrat and Alaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Pflun via IFTTT

Boeing's 737 Max debacle could be the most expensive corporate blunder ever

The 20-month grounding of the 737 Max could end as soon as this week, but Boeing's mounting costs have soared to tens of billions of dollars. That means the plane maker's repeated safety oversights and mismanagement were not only tragic but also rank among the expensive corporate mistakes in history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KlkaWh via IFTTT

Hurricane Iota may bring life-threatening flooding miles from where Eta made landfall

Hurricane Iota has barreled into a Central America still recovering from Eta, and is bringing with it the possibility of "life-threatening" flooding, catastrophic winds and mudslides. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uy5rcn via IFTTT

University dean quits after alleged Facebook post calling Biden voters 'anti-American' and 'anti-Christian'

Paul Ewell, the now former dean of the Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus, resigned from both his deanship and his faculty post after allegedly writing a Facebook post on his since-deleted account that referred to voters for President-elect Joe Biden as "anti-American" and "anti-Christian." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35CIdrR via IFTTT

New York Times: Trump asked advisers about possible strike on Iranian nuclear site

President Donald Trump last week asked senior aides what possibilities he had for an offensive strike on Iran's primary nuclear site, The New York Times reported Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lyobEl via IFTTT

Huawei is shrinking its smartphone business in a fight to save the brand

Huawei has been battered by a long US campaign against the company. Now it is hunkering down for survival by selling off its budget smartphone business. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lHG4AO via IFTTT

Experts warn US will face challenging months ahead

The US received more good news on the vaccine front this week -- with Moderna's clinical trial data showing its vaccine is more than 94% effective. But the country is still battling a Covid-19 crisis that's ravaging communities and hospital systems and is projected to get a lot worse before a possible vaccine could offer any help. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IL447e via IFTTT

Georgia secretary of state says Lindsey Graham implied he should try to throw away ballots

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stood firm Monday on his account that Sen. Lindsey Graham had hinted that he should try to discard some ballots in Georgia, where a recount is underway after the state went for President-elect Joe Biden in the presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Wz4w2 via IFTTT

Tourist can't stop here due to Covid-19 lockdown orders

The Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, has issued lockdown orders due to "uncontrolled spread" of the coronavirus. CNN's Martin Savidge has the latest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pBm98U via IFTTT

See Lonely Planet's Best in Travel picks for 2021

Lonely Planet believes travel can be a force for good, a philosophy behind their Best in Travel picks for 2021 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UyfApj via IFTTT

The story behind Italy's most visited cultural site

If Rome is the Eternal City, the Pantheon is its eternal building, still in use after 2,000 years and attracting six million visitors a year. CNN delves into the history behind this ancient landmark to discover why it's still so influential. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ntjSea via IFTTT

British diplomat rescues drowning student in China

A British diplomat is being hailed as a hero after saving a drowning college student in southwest China on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kFkRGd via IFTTT

Moderna's vaccine has a significant advantage over Pfizer's

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New Zealand has just elected one of the most diverse parliaments in the world. Here's how it stacks up

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Governors are left to manage the spread of Covid-19 cases as rates are projected to get worse

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Video shows Belarus police beating protesters inside supermarket

At least 1,000 people were detained across Belarus on November 15, according to local human rights watchdog Viasna, amid mass demonstrations against longstanding leader Alexander Lukashenko. The protests began after the results of an August election that protesters say was rigged. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pFCWb5 via IFTTT

Dr. Fauci discusses President Trump impeding transition amid pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's Jake Tapper that it would make for a smoother transition amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic if government health officials could start working with the incoming Biden-Harris administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f3oQLn via IFTTT

Coronavirus in the US: 45 of 50 states heading in wrong direction

Across the US, 45 states are reporting an increase of cases above 10% compared to last week, which has brought the national total to more than 10.9 million cases and 245,600 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. CNN's John King reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UqU7yu via IFTTT

See how pandemic has affected life in Dallas

Thousands of people lined up to receive groceries at a food bank distribution event in Dallas, with organizers saying the Covid-19 pandemic has increased need in the city. CNN political commentator Andrew Yang talks to Wolf Blitzer about the devastating economic impact the pandemic has had on Americans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kz0QRM via IFTTT

CNN's John King breaks down race for Senate majority

CNN's John King breaks down the implications of the 2020 election results as it becomes clear that President-elect Joe Biden has claimed a decisive victory, but Democrats' power in the House has slightly weakened. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UreGuP via IFTTT

Walmart retreats from Japan by selling most of its stake in Seiyu supermarkets

Walmart is retreating from Japan, giving up on a near 20-year attempt to crack the grocery market in the world's third largest economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KecfKb via IFTTT

Accused 'dead' voter is alive and speaking out

In his continued attempts to delegitimize the election, President Trump tweeted that late veteran James Blalock was a victim of voter fraud. CNN affiliate WXIA's reporter Brendan Keefe looked into this claim, finding that it was not James Blalock who voted in the 2020 election, but his wife. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38LvKnw via IFTTT

Governors are left to manage the spread of Covid-19 cases as rates are projected to get worse

State and local leaders have been left to manage the spread of Covid-19 as infections increase at unprecedented speed -- and as things get worse, their participation will likely be more important, experts say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UzsQK8 via IFTTT

Asia's economies are bouncing back. The West is headed in the other direction

Asia's biggest economies have managed to escape prolonged fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Now they just have to make sure rising cases in the rest of the world don't put their recoveries in jeopardy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lNVB25 via IFTTT

PNC is buying US business of Spain's BBVA for $11.6 billion

PNC is spending billions to cement its place among America's largest banks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lGFWl6 via IFTTT

Hear why these Latinos voted differently

A majority of Latinos in Florida voted for President Trump, but in Arizona Latinos favored Joe Biden. Latinos are the biggest ethnic or racial minority in the United States, with 32 million eligible voters. See why courting their vote is not that simple. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lfJbQe via IFTTT

Obama: This is what 72 million votes for Trump says to me

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Antibiotic use in babies linked to allergies, asthma and other conditions, study finds

Children younger than two who are given antibiotics are more likely to have a number of ongoing illnesses or conditions later in life, a new study finds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lDHhsA via IFTTT

China looms as Biden's biggest foreign policy challenge. Here's where he stands

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Trump's failure to work with Biden is becoming more urgent as Covid spreads

President Donald Trump is facing a barrage of calls to permit potentially life-saving transition talks between his health officials and incoming President-elect Joe Biden's aides on a fast-worsening pandemic he is continuing to ignore in his obsessive effort to discredit an election that he clearly lost. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KfSCl7 via IFTTT

British prime minister is self-isolating after Covid-19 exposure

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Australian airline Qantas celebrates its 100th anniversary

Australian airline Qantas is celebrating its 100th anniversary on November 16, a rare piece of upbeat news for an aviation industry hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IExwfE via IFTTT

China looms as Biden's biggest foreign policy challenge. Here's where he stands

As United States President-elect Joe Biden faces an ugly, potentially contested transition, foreign policy may be the last thing on his mind. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kyvXg4 via IFTTT

SpaceX launch: Four astronauts take off aboard Crew Dragon bound for ISS

A SpaceX spacecraft carrying four astronauts soared into outer space Sunday — marking the kick off of what NASA hopes will be years of the company helping to keep the International Space Station fully staffed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2H3FYEm via IFTTT

Listen to the Korean music craze with an army of senior superfans

"Trot" music, also known as "granny music" because of its popularity among older Koreans, had its heyday in the 1960s and '70s. But now the genre is making a comeback. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38MCy4m via IFTTT

Fareed: The conspiracy theory of the 2020 election is here to stay

CNN's Fareed Zakaria makes the case that President Trump's attempts to delegitimize the results of the 2020 US election are damaging to America's democracy, even though President-elect Biden is set to become the 46th president of the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kziapq via IFTTT

'Frankly embarrassing': Tapper breaks down Trump's lawsuits alleging voter fraud

CNN's Jake Tapper breaks down President Donald Trump's legal cases in which he attributes his 2020 presidential loss to claims of voter fraud, despite a lack of evidence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lAn4E2 via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles

Lewis Hamilton has become accustomed to making history and, at rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix, the Englishman put his name in the record books once again as he equaled Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eZ1VRH via IFTTT

Forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region bombed Eritrean capital, Tigray leader says

Rebellious forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region fired rockets at the airport in Eritrea's capital Asmara on Saturday evening, their leader said on Sunday, confirming earlier reports of a major escalation in a 12-day old conflict in Ethiopia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32OkEdA via IFTTT

Northern India chokes on toxic smog day after Diwali festival

Hundreds of millions of Indians in north India woke up on Sunday to toxic air following Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, after many revelers defied bans on using firecrackers to celebrate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kxuiYm via IFTTT

How US policy toward North Korea may change under Biden

CNN's Paula Hancocks reports how President-elect Joe Biden may craft his policy toward North Korea, and how it will differ from President Donald Trump's. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UGkSzj via IFTTT

Trump administration renews push to confirm Wolf amid concerns over legitimacy and agency purge

There's a renewed push to get Chad Wolf confirmed as Homeland Security secretary -- a position in which he's been serving in an acting capacity for a year -- before Inauguration Day, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ks601G via IFTTT

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump could return to a different NYC than they left

CNN's Kate Bennett discusses why Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner withdrew their children from their Washington private school and why residents of New York City may not welcome the couple back with open arms after they leave the White House. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uqaw6b via IFTTT

Ex-press secretary: Trump ruined this job

It started on a brisk Saturday in January 2017 with an angry press secretary, Sean Spicer, looking straight into the camera and lying to the American people on behalf of Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2H1kvvK via IFTTT

Coronavirus spread across the US pushes Colorado to ramp up emergency response

As the United States grapples with a steep surge in Covid-19 cases, states such as Colorado are enacting emergency measures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36DifDJ via IFTTT

How Republicans pulled off a big upset and nearly took back the House

There seemed to be one safe bet when it came to the 2020 election results: Democrats would easily hold on to their majority in the House of Representatives. Not only that, but the conventional wisdom held that Democrats would pick up more than the 235 seats they won in the 2018 midterm elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IFcFsq via IFTTT

How does Trump's refusal to concede impact transfer of power?

President Trump refuses to concede the 2020 election, blocking the incoming President from a smooth transition. So how will this play out? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nty6vz via IFTTT

Rain, snow, wind, and even tornadoes possible this weekend

A series of storms is making their way from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes region Sunday, and they will be bringing everything but the kitchen sink with them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36u5ISU via IFTTT

This Netflix hit is now our universal escape hatch

In today's landscape of apparently infinite streaming options, it's rare to find a show absolutely everyone seems to be watching. But Netflix chess drama "The Queen's Gambit" has bucked the trend, staying atop the platform's US Top 10 list since Oct. 25, two days after its release. If you're not watching it yet, I bet someone's told you that you should be. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35r3JQ0 via IFTTT

Cracker Barrel apologizes for a noose-like cord found hanging in a Connecticut restaurant

The Cracker Barrel restaurant chain is apologizing after guests saw a decoration that looked like a noose hanging from the ceiling of a Connecticut location. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uqr26b via IFTTT