October 2019

Fact check: O’Rourke said he would support removing tax-exemptions for religious institutions that oppose same sex marriage. Is that legal?

October 11, 2019 3:57 PM CNN

At CNN’s Equality Town Hall focused on LGBTQ issues and co-hosted by the Human Rights Campaign, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was asked by CNN’s Don Lemon if he thought “religious institutions like colleges, churches, charities, should they lose their tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex marriage?” “Yes,” O’Rourke replied, adding that “there can

Water at the moon’s south pole may be more recent, study says

October 11, 2019 3:46 PM CNN

The return of humans to the moon, as well as ongoing robotic missions, may require using resources already on the lunar surface. The moon’s south pole is of particular interest because of ice deposits in craters there. Unfortunately, India’s Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission lost communication while attempting to soft land a rover on the moon’s south

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project in crisis as Visa, Mastercard pull out

October 11, 2019 3:42 PM CNN

Facebook is now facing an exodus of companies from its Libra cryptocurrency effort. Mastercard, eBay, Visa and Stripe, a payments platform, all confirmed on Friday that they would not be members of the governance organization for the Libra cryptocurrency developed by Facebook. PayPal said last week it would pull out of the organization. The firms

Republicans still dodging questions about Trump’s calls for foreign countries to investigate Biden

October 11, 2019 3:34 PM CNN

Several GOP senators running for reelection are also running away from what would seem to be a straight-forward question: Is it appropriate for President Donald Trump to ask a foreign government to investigate his political opponent? Rather than answering directly, Republican after Republican has sidestepped the question, contending the matter has to be investigated first

Beto O’Rourke says he raised $4.5 million in 2019’s third quarter

October 11, 2019 3:30 PM CNN

Beto O’Rourke says he raised $4.5 million in 2019’s third quarter — a three-month stretch that included a nearly two-week fundraising hiatus after the mass shooting in his hometown of El Paso and a surge in donations in the weeks that followed. That puts the former Texas congressman in ninth place among Democratic 2020 presidential

A 5.6 pound avocado set a new world record and it made enough guacamole for 20 people

October 11, 2019 3:28 PM CNN

The only thing extra about the avocado at the Pokini household is the size. The Pokini family from Hawaii landed themselves in the Guinness Book of World Records after growing an avocado weighing 5.6 pounds, setting a record for the world’s heaviest. The previous record was held by 5.5-pound avocado, according to Guinness, and was

Mistrial declared on 2 counts against ex-police chief who called Trump ‘last hope for white people’

October 11, 2019 3:28 PM CNN

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday after a jury failed to reach a verdict on two charges filed against a former New Jersey police chief who uttered racial slurs after allegedly using excessive force on a handcuffed black man. Frank Nucera Jr., 62, who also called Donald Trump the “last hope for white people,”

What arrests mean for Giuliani and Trump

October 11, 2019 3:20 PM CNN

The arrest on Thursday of two associates of Rudy Giuliani on campaign finance charges has people asking the obvious question: what does this mean for the Trump impeachment investigation? The Southern District of New York’s 21-page indictment offers a few clues. The defendants, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, along with two others, are accused of

100.000 personas han sido desplazadas por la ofensiva turca en Siria, dice la ONU

October 11, 2019 3:18 PM CNN

(CNN) — Se estima que 100.000 personas han sido desplazadas desde el comienzo de la ofensiva militar de Turquía en el noreste de Siria el miércoles, según un comunicado de las Naciones Unidas el viernes. “La mayoría están siendo refugiadas en comunidades de acogida, pero un número cada vez mayor de ellas está llegando a

2 men shot, seriously wounded during fight outside bar in El Paso’s Lower Valley

October 11, 2019 3:17 PM KVIA ABC-7

Two men were hospitalized Friday with serious injuries after being shot during a fight in El Paso’s Lower Valley during the early morning hours. The shootings happened about 2:20 a.m. outside of Sudz Bar in the 7000 block of Alameda Avenue, according to El Paso police. Police said both victims were in their 40s, and

New York will require menstrual product packages to contain a list of all ingredients inside, making it the first state to have such a law

October 11, 2019 3:11 PM CNN

New York just became the first state to require an ingredient list on menstrual product packages, in a move the governor says will “empower women.” On Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill, which will take effect in 180 days. Manufacturers will have 18 months to develop new packaging or labels with the ingredients. New

Panel faults both Boeing and FAA for failures in 737 Max development

October 11, 2019 3:07 PM CNN

A newly released report faults both the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing for failures in the overall certification of the Boeing 737 Max. The Joint Authorities Technical Review, released Friday, finds Boeing failed to explain thoroughly how much the MCAS system — the anti-stall software at the heart of two deadly crashes — had been

¿Es el FMI una bendición o una maldición?

October 11, 2019 3:04 PM CNN

Nota del Editor: Pedro Brieger es un periodista y sociólogo argentino, autor de más de siete libros y colaborador en publicaciones sobre temas internacionales. Actualmente se desempeña como director de NODAL, un portal dedicado exclusivamente a las noticias de América Latina y el Caribe. Colaboró con diferentes medios argentinos como Clarín, El Cronista, La Nación,

Answers in vaping-related lung injury investigation could take months, CDC official says

October 11, 2019 2:54 PM CNN

The federal investigation into what exactly is causing a peculiar outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries nationwide could continue for months. The ongoing investigation “may take a few months” and could yield “multiple causes and potentially more than one root cause,” Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

READ: 3 orders against Trump public charge rule

October 11, 2019 2:53 PM CNN

Three federal judges blocked a Trump administration rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants who rely on public assistance to obtain legal status. Read the rulings here: cnn.com/2019/10/11/politics/trump-injunction-public-charge-rule/index.html

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October 11, 2019 2:44 PM CNN

Nota del editor: Rafael Domingo Osle es profesor investigador en el Centro de Derecho y Religión de la Universidad de Emory y catedrático de derecho en la Universidad de Navarra (CNN Español) — Hay una palabra que cada vez me gusta más, pues en ella radica la primera expresión del amor. Me refiero al respeto, a

Passenger ‘in crisis’ was removed from an American Airlines flight after forcing his way onto the plane

October 11, 2019 2:36 PM CNN

A man was forcibly removed from an American Airlines flight at Miami International Airport Monday after he tried to force his way onto a plane. The man, a ticketed passenger on the flight to Newark, ran past the gate agent and onto the jet bridge, American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein said. Once on the plane,

Jury in trial of Georgia officer who fatally shot naked, unarmed man has still not reached a verdict

October 11, 2019 2:36 PM CNN

The jury in the trial of a Georgia police officer charged with fatally shooting a naked, unarmed black man has yet to reach a verdict, one week after it received the case. Jurors went home Friday afternoon without issuing a decision on the charges against former DeKalb County police officer Robert “Chip” Olsen. Judge Latisha

Jane Fonda taken into custody at climate crisis protest in Washington

October 11, 2019 2:33 PM CNN

Jane Fonda was taken into police custody Friday in Washington, DC, while participating in a climate crisis demonstration. The incident comes as the actress and activist launched her “Fire Drill Fridays” campaign, a civil disobedience effort to raise awareness of environmental challenges. “The United States Capitol Police arrested 16 individuals for unlawfully demonstrating on the

Shepard Smith abruptly leaves Fox News Channel

October 11, 2019 2:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

Shepard Smith, whose newscast on Fox News Channel seemed increasingly an outlier on a network dominated by supporters of President Trump, says he is leaving the network. His last broadcast was Friday. Smith has worked at Fox News Channel since the network started in 1996. Smith says in a statement that he asked the company

Halle survivor: Gun control saved my life

October 11, 2019 2:21 PM CNN

I decided to visit Halle, Germany, shortly after moving to Berlin. I am one of a growing number of Jewish expats in Berlin, excited by the cultural outlets of the city, the cheaper rents and the diverse and open-minded Jewish life. Two weeks ago, an opportunity arose to visit a small, Russian-speaking Jewish community from

‘Americans sold us out,’ Kurds guarding US base in Syria say

October 11, 2019 2:17 PM CNN

Kurdish forces guarding a US military base in northern Syria told CNN they feel they’ve been betrayed by their American allies after US President Donald Trump cleared the way for a Turkish operation against them. “The Americans sold us out and we do not expect them to help us fight the Turkish troops,” one Kurdish

Dow spikes as Trump says US and China reach initial trade agreement

October 11, 2019 2:16 PM CNN

The Dow and broader stock market rallied again on Friday after US President Donald Trump said the United States and China reached a preliminary trade agreement. Trump, who met with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He Friday afternoon, called the initial deal “substantial.” Trade has dominated markets once again this week, with stocks rising and falling

Dr. Sanjay Gupta on medical marijuana: We are in an age of wisdom, but also an age of foolishness

October 11, 2019 2:02 PM CNN

When we released “Weed” in 2013, few people had ever heard of cannabidiol, or CBD. Now, two-thirds of Americans are familiar with the compound, and 1 in 7 have tried it. Most of the country, 93%, are in favor of medical marijuana and hemp-derived CBD itself, which has less than 0.3% THC, has been legalized

Peter Handke’s Nobel literature prize win sparks outrage

October 11, 2019 1:59 PM CNN

The decision to award Austrian writer Peter Handke a Nobel Prize in Literature has sparked widespread outrage, with critics calling it “shameful” that the award has been given to a “genocide denier.” Handke, who was born in 1942, has long been a controversial figure, attracting criticism for his outspoken positions on the Yugoslav Wars of

Piranha swap out their old teeth with new set waiting in a ‘crypt’

October 11, 2019 1:55 PM CNN

Piranha teeth have the tough task of crunching bone and shredding flesh and, like well-used kitchen knives, they dull over time. Since they have no way to sharpen their teeth, piranhas lose and regrow all of the teeth on one side several times over their lifespan. A new analysis of piranha teeth revealed that a

Futbolista colombiano Jhon Viáfara será extraditado EE.UU. por delitos de narcotráfico

October 11, 2019 1:53 PM CNN

(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Colombia anunció este viernes que concedió la extradición a Estados Unidos del futbolista Jhon Viáfara, quien deberá comparecer por delitos de tráfico de narcóticos y concierto para delinquir. Viáfara fue detenido por autoridades colombianas en marzo de 2019 y la embajada de Estados Unidos en Colombia oficializó la solicitud de

Texas judge rules Trump’s emergency wall declaration is unlawful in suit filed by El Paso County

October 11, 2019 1:51 PM KVIA ABC-7

A federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to build a border wall is unlawful and appears poised to block the use of those funds. Judge David Briones of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, asked challengers of the wall to propose the scope of

URGENT – Turkish artillery fire comes close to US forces in Syria

October 11, 2019 1:47 PM CNN

(CNN) — Turkish artillery hit close to a US special operations unit near the Syrian city of Kobani on Friday, according to a US official familiar with the initial assessment. The artillery shells hit several hundred meters from where the US forces were located. There are no American injuries in the early reports and at

Los países de América Latina con más edad para pensionarse

October 11, 2019 1:43 PM CNN

(CNN Español) — El debate de turno en México es acerca de si se debe o no aumentar la edad de retiro para los trabajadores. Este miércoles, el secretario de Hacienda de México, Arturo Herrera, dijo que es necesario que se aumente la edad pensional en el país, según él, para que los ciudadanos tengan

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