The Nintendo Switch just had its best weekend ever. Here’s why
The Nintendo Switch just had its best week of sales yet in the United States. The Switch and the Switch Lite video game consoles sold more than…
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Intelligence agencies have tracked Iranian short-range ballistic missiles into Iraq, US official says
US intelligence agencies and the Pentagon in recent weeks have tracked the movement of a number of Iranian short-range ballistic missiles into Iraq,…
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At least 58 people killed as boat carrying migrants sinks off Mauritania coast
At least 58 people were killed this week when a boat carrying dozens of migrants sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania, the…
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How Fortnite changed Nintendo and GameStop forever
In the age of “Fortnite,” video game companies have to make changes to the way they market and sell games. Instead of two people jamming…
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Gabrielle Union’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ exit sparks NBC investigation
The fallout from Gabrielle Union’s controversial “America’s Got Talent” exit continues. NBC News had reported Wednesday that…
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The destinations with the top non-native English speakers
If you’re reading this story, the chances are you’ve got a pretty good grasp of English. You’re not alone — an estimated 1.5…
Continue Reading Joe Biden: ‘Of course’ I would consider Kamala Harris as VP pick
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would consider Sen. Kamala Harris as a potential running mate, a day after she dropped out of the…
Continue Reading Troubled South African Airways to receive $272 million as it goes into business rescue
The South African government has announced that the country’s troubled national airline, South African Airways, will urgently go into…
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Two teenagers killed by mother’s boyfriend after argument over cigarette smoke escalates, police say
An argument between a Connecticut teenager and her mother’s boyfriend over his smoking in the house turned deadly after the man shot the…
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Planned Parenthood targets GOP senators over abortion ‘gag rule’ in $1 million ad buy
Planned Parenthood will launch an ad campaign costing more than $1 million to pressure three vulnerable Republican senators for condoning the Trump…
Continue Reading Impeachment state of play: Senators know it’s coming but what does a trial look like?
Senators know an impeachment trial is coming. Leaders have held closed-door briefings walking through procedural and technical aspects. The White…
Continue Reading Trudeau’s hot mic comments cause consternation in Canada
For many Canadians the news they woke up to from across the pond in London was difficult to fathom. Another global scandal putting Canada in the…
Continue Reading Trudeau admits to talking about Trump after President calls him ‘two-faced’
After President Donald Trump called him “two-faced,” Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, admitted Wednesday that he and other…
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Bushfire smoke wreaks havoc at Australian golf tournament
Bushfire smoke swamping a golf tournament in Australia forced one player to don a face mask and another to complain of burning eyes and coughing…
Continue Reading New Zealand’s glaciers are turning red – and it’s because of Australia’s bushfires
One of the most startling consequences of the bushfires that are still raging across Australia, is that they have turned some of New Zealand‘s…
Continue Reading Another big luxury deal may be brewing
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 4 consumer brands that came back from the dead
Everything old is new again — especially in retail. Once-popular stores have disappeared as the retail industry is faced with a major upheaval.…
Continue Reading Berlin’s ‘cursed’ Brandenburg Airport finally nears completion
It’s nine years late, billions of dollars over budget and so beleaguered by setbacks, complaints and inefficiencies that many were beginning to…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren’s once surging campaign mixes it up as she faces a winter cold front
Elizabeth Warren is trying something different. As she took the mic in Marion, Iowa, on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Warren told the audience they…
Continue Reading Cardi B is set to perform for the first time in Nigeria and Ghana
Grammy award-winning rapper and social media sensation, Cardi B is in Africa to perform for the first time on the continent in Nigeria and Ghana. On…
Continue Reading Radiation hot spots found at 2020 Olympics torch relay venue near site of nuclear disaster, Greenpeace claims
High-level radiation hot spots can be detected at a sports complex in Japan’s northeastern Fukushima prefecture, where the 2020 Tokyo Olympics…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 5: Impeachment, George Zimmerman, sex assaults, measles
Pantone has chosen the 2020 Color of the Year, and it’s a tried-and-true classic. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed…
Continue Reading How to watch Thursday’s town hall with Nancy Pelosi
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will participate in a CNN town hall on Thursday, a day after the first House Judiciary Committee impeachment hearing saw…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg scores endorsements from former Obama officials
Three former Obama administration officials are endorsing Pete Buttigieg for president, as the South Bend, Indiana, mayor continues to stress…
Continue Reading Stunning images from horse racing’s photographer of the year
With man and beast straining every sinew against a backdrop of stunning scenery, it’s no wonder the sport of kings lends itself to incredible…
Continue Reading Leaders learn the hard way that Trump will be Trump at NATO meeting
At the outset of NATO’s 70th anniversary meeting, which was meant to promote the unity of the alliance, no one doubted President Donald…
Continue Reading Archbishop Desmond Tutu in hospital treating ‘stubborn infection’
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of a “stubborn infection,” according to a statement…
Continue Reading Takata airbag fault forces recall of another 1.4 million vehicles
Faulty Takata airbags have already caused the largest auto recall in history, with tens of millions of cars affected. Now a newly discovered defect…
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Gobierno de Bolivia crea grupo antiterrorista para “desarticular grupos de extranjeros”
(CNN Español) — El ministerio de Gobierno y la Policía de Bolivia revelaron este martes el Grupo Antiterrorista (GAT) en La Paz, con el fin de…
Continue Reading ‘No Time to Die’ trailer is a wild ride
Holy crap on a cracker Daniel Craig! The new trailer for the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die” debuted Wednesday and boy is it…
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