November 2019

Lil Nas X, not Taylor Swift? New artists dominate Grammy noms

November 20, 2019 11:14 AM CNN

The Grammys are by nature built to cause arguments among music lovers. Honestly, some people still aren’t over Herbie Hancock besting Amy…

16-year-old arrested for using remote-controlled car to smuggle drugs across U.S.-Mexico border

November 20, 2019 11:08 AM CNN

SAN DIEGO, California — A 16-year-old who allegedly used a remote-controlled car to attempt to smuggle methamphetamine across the U.S.-Mexico…

Amazon wants to ship you anything in 30 minutes. It’s going to need a lot of robots

November 20, 2019 11:07 AM CNN

Amazon is burning through billions to get you stuff faster. It’ll spend more than $35 billion on shipping costs this year, more than twice what…

Wayne Messam suspends his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign

November 20, 2019 11:05 AM CNN

Miramar, Florida, Mayor Wayne Messam on Wednesday announced he is suspending his presidential campaign after failing to gain any traction in the race…

Universe’s strongest explosions captured by ground telescopes for first time

November 20, 2019 11:01 AM CNN

Some of the strongest explosions that occur in the universe are gamma-ray bursts. They’re quick, incredibly powerful and happen about once a…

New ‘smart skin’ may let you reach out and virtually touch — anyone

November 20, 2019 11:00 AM CNN

Visualize touching your sweetheart’s face on the screen of your laptop and seeing a reaction to your touch in real time, even though you are…

BTS supporters upset by Grammy shutout

November 20, 2019 10:57 AM CNN

BTS did not receive a single Grammy nomination on Wednesday and fans of the popular K-pop group are feeling some way about it. Immediately the BTS…

Cat missing for 5 years found 1,200 miles away in New Mexico, reunited with owner

November 20, 2019 10:56 AM CNN

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A black cat disappeared from Portland for five years, winding up 1,200 miles away. Only he knows the whole story of his…

Oregon man’s cat missing five years found in New Mexico

November 20, 2019 10:17 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A Portland man’s lost cat was found in New Mexico, five…

Here comes Taco Bell’s answer to the chicken sandwich wars

November 20, 2019 10:12 AM CNN

Have we reached crispy chicken sandwich fatigue yet? Because Taco Bell wants in, even though its entry into the fast food wars isn’t really a…

La maldición: un paso adelante, dos atrás

November 20, 2019 10:08 AM CNN

Nota del editor: Jorge Gómez Barata es columnista, periodista y exfuncionario del Departamento Ideológico del Comité Central del Partido Comunista…

Factcheck fiasco shows Twitter is still being abused by politicians

November 20, 2019 10:06 AM CNN

What happens when a major political party campaigning in a hugely significant election misrepresents itself on social media? Not much, apparently.…

America’s many toxic waste sites are in areas at risk of worsening natural disasters

November 20, 2019 9:54 AM CNN

Most of the nation’s most dangerous toxic waste sites, which threaten human health and the environment, are under a threat of their own:…

These are the creepiest holiday gifts of 2019

November 20, 2019 9:51 AM CNN

Holiday gifts are meant to be fun, but security researchers say some presents can be downright creepy. Researchers at Mozilla, the nonprofit internet…

A new ‘Sesame Street’ show in Arabic aims to help refugee children

November 20, 2019 9:50 AM CNN

Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee have joined forces to help Syrian refugee children through educational learning programs,…

Diplomat who overheard bombshell call between Trump and Sondland set to testify

November 20, 2019 9:45 AM CNN

A US diplomat who overheard President Donald Trump ask the US Ambassador to the EU about the status of “investigations” during a…

Hackers could be using your Android camera to spy on you

November 20, 2019 9:40 AM CNN

Researchers have discovered an alarming security flaw that could let some Android apps spy on users without their knowledge. Discovered by security…

Democrats look to Stacey Abrams as they try to make Georgia a 2020 swing state

November 20, 2019 9:28 AM CNN

Republicans have held dominion over Georgia’s political landscape for decades, dominating state government while, every four years, comfortably…

Apple breaks ground on new Austin campus

November 20, 2019 9:12 AM CNN

Ahead of today’s visit from President Trump, Apple announced it has begun construction on its new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas. The…

Former Baltimore mayor indicted on wire fraud and tax-related charges following book deal scandal, prosecutors announce

November 20, 2019 9:04 AM CNN

Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore who resigned in May amid a book deal scandal, was indicted on charges related to tax evasion and wire…

White Claw projects $1.5 billion in sales this year

November 20, 2019 9:03 AM CNN

This was the summer of White Claw. The hard seltzer brand’s sales projections prove it. Sales of White Claw, owned by alcoholic beverage…

‘Business of Congress goes on’ for members not on House Intelligence panel, lawmaker says

November 20, 2019 9:02 AM CNN

Much of Washington has been glued to the House impeachment inquiry’s public hearings. But Congress’ work on Capitol Hill has not ground…

The northern lights will be visible in parts of the US Wednesday night

November 20, 2019 9:02 AM CNN

Thanks to a minor geomagnetic storm, the northern lights may be visible in parts of the northern United States and across Canada on Wednesday night.…

READ: Gordon Sondland’s opening remarks at impeachment hearing

November 20, 2019 8:58 AM CNN

As prepared for delivery: Thank you Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to speak again to the Members of this Committee. First, let me offer my thanks…

Exclusive: Why Millennials and GenZers love going to the bank

November 20, 2019 8:58 AM CNN

America’s banks have rapidly shut down branches over the past decade to slash costs and adapt to a world in which deposits can be made on…

A Hollywood executive wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman in a biopic

November 20, 2019 8:56 AM CNN

A Hollywood studio executive once suggested that Julia Roberts should play iconic African-American activist Harriet Tubman in a biopic. In a recent…

Affidavit: Daughter leads police to dad’s murder victim encased in concrete in basement

November 20, 2019 8:54 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ADAMS COUNTY, CO (KMGH) — Something was just off about her father’s behavior…

Memorial honoring victims of El Paso Walmart shooting to be unveiled on Saturday

November 20, 2019 8:51 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas — Walmart will unveil its “Grand Candela” memorial on Saturday outside its newly reopened Cielo Vista store. The memorial will honor…

Head of union for asylum officers calls Trump asylum policies ‘egregious’

November 20, 2019 8:47 AM CNN

Michael Knowles, president of a local union that represents US asylum officers, denounced the Trump administration’s asylum policies during a…

An inmate ran an online scam from prison and made $1 million, authorities say

November 20, 2019 8:46 AM CNN

A man serving 24 years in a Nigerian maximum security prison used a network of accomplices to conduct an international scam that brought in $1…

Month: November 2019