McDonald’s is bringing back retro Happy Meal toys
McDonald’s Happy Meal might be for kids, but officially it’s over the hill. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the company’s…
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LeBron James and Trae Young set the NBA alight
There are only 10 older players than LeBron James in the NBA. There are not many younger players than the 21-year-old Trae Young. At the age of 34,…
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‘Climate strike’ named Collins’ word of the year for 2019
Greta Thunberg, Extinction Rebellion and a growing sense of alarm over global heating have made 2019 a watershed moment in terms of climate change…
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Wall Street is no fan of Elizabeth Warren
Wall Street is no fan of Elizabeth Warren. For months, it has been a behind closed-doors, off-the-record conversation. Bankers and money managers…
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A 13-year-old murder suspect who escaped in North Carolina is back in custody
A 13-year-old murder suspect who escaped from officers following a court appearance in the North Carolina city of Lumberton this week is back in…
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La información sobre la muerte de ocho menores de edad en bombardeo y otras acusaciones contra el saliente ministro de Defensa de Colombia
(CNN Español) — El ministro de Defensa de Colombia, Guillermo Botero, presentó la renuncia a su cargo este miércoles, tras una serie de…
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Republicans again shift their defense of Trump over impeachment inquiry barrage
Republicans are struggling to find a unified defense as they shift their ever-changing arguments about why President Donald Trump’s actions are…
Continue Reading Margaret Court calls for grand slam anniversary honor at Australian Open
Former tennis player Margaret Court has called for recognition at next year’s Australian Open in honor of the 50th anniversary of her…
Continue Reading US stocks get a lift from talk of tariff rollback
Happy Thursday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading 5 cosas que debes saber este 7 de noviembre: el Chapo, escándalo en Colombia y obesidad en hijos únicos
El documental “El Chapo: dos rostros de un capo” se estrena esta noche a las 8:00 p.m, hora de Miami. Un estudio muestra que los hijos únicos…
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Bernie Sanders’ immigration plan would put moratorium on deportations, end ICE raids
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday released his comprehensive immigration plan, calling for a complete restructuring of the system through legislative…
Continue Reading Midland, Texas: America’s ultimate boomtown
For years, Midland, Texas, was a quiet corner of the oil patch, in the middle of the desert, hours away from the state’s population centers. It…
Continue Reading Votantes de Kansas City eligen eliminar el nombre de Martin Luther King Jr. de una calle histórica
(CNN) — Los votantes en Kansas City, Missouri, decidieron eliminar el nombre de Martin Luther King Jr. de un bulevar histórico que fue renombrado…
Continue Reading Visitors to China can now use Alipay and WeChat Pay instead of cash or cards
Visitors to China can now access the country’s massive cashless economy. Alibaba-affiliated Ant Financial launched a new international version…
Continue Reading Alex Morgan: USWNT star plans to play at Olympics after giving birth
US soccer striker Alex Morgan says she plans to return to the national team in time for the 2020 Olympics despite being due to give birth to her…
Continue Reading Masacre en México: familiares y autoridades reconstruyen desde las cenizas lo que sucedió
(CNN) — Todo lo que quedaba cuando los miembros de la familia llegaron a la escena de la masacre en México el lunes eran cenizas, huesos y un…
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KSI and Logan Paul box smart in ‘fight to legitimize’ YouTubers
KSI takes to the stage holding a Pomeranian dog called King Kong. Logan Paul follows shortly afterwards and throws a pack of condoms at KSI’s…
Continue Reading Este astronauta votó desde la Estación Espacial Internacional
(CNN) — Desafiar sus límites terrenales no impide que muchos astronautas ejerzan sus deberes cívicos. Andrew Morgan emitió un voto anticipado…
Continue Reading Top US diplomat in Ukraine: Greenland purchase proposal ‘took up a lot of energy’
As the top US diplomat in Ukraine was working to release frozen security assistance to Kiev, he discovered the focus back in Washington was…
Continue Reading ¿El secreto del punto G? A esta pequeña ciudad le ayudó a aumentar su turismo
(CNN) – “El punto G de Europa”, se lee en la publicidad que invita a los turistas a visitar Vilna, la capital de Lituania. “Nadie sabe dónde…
Continue Reading Baidu’s bets on mobile and streaming are paying off
Chinese search giant Baidu is still trying to prove it can turn its business around. Its plan might be working. The company reported revenue of 28…
Continue Reading 1 dead, 2 injured and gunman is still at large after shooting at Church’s Chicken
Three employees were shot Wednesday evening at a Church’s Chicken in Otay Mesa, California, the San Diego Police Department said in a news…
Continue Reading Científicos identifican la primera nueva cepa de VIH en casi 20 años
(CNN) — Investigadores de los Laboratorios Abbott en Illinois han identificado un nuevo subtipo del virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, o VIH, el…
Continue Reading Young Iraqis and Lebanese aren’t just demanding better societies. They’re creating them at protest sites
An elderly woman in an SUV snakes through a crowd of young people on Beirut‘s main highway, known as “the Ring.” “You…
Continue Reading SoftBank stock falls after terrible earnings report
Shares in SoftBank fell as much as 4% in Tokyo on Thursday after the company reported worse than expected losses for the third quarter. Japan’s…
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Sweet Play of the Week: Ricky Clark & the Las Cruces Bulldawgs
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs are riding some momentum as they head into the first round of the state playoffs. After defeating cross town rival Mayfield…
Continue Reading Thirty media and tech companies join new ‘Protect Press Freedom’ campaign
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Coming Thursday: Some…
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‘Mexicles’ gang members arrested after at least 9 killed in Juarez vehicle fires
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – A “night of terror” blamed on the ‘Mexicles’ drug gang left at least 9 dead and others wounded as numerous vehicles were set…
Continue Reading Kansas City voters choose to remove Martin Luther King Jr.’s name from a historic street
Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, decided to remove Martin Luther King Jr.’s name from a historic boulevard that was renamed in January to honor…
Continue Reading Two former Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia
Federal prosecutors accused two former Twitter employees of spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Ali Alzabarah, a Saudi national, and Ahmad…
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