What we don’t know about Carlos Ghosn’s dramatic escape from Japan
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They train 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, chasing million-dollar paydays. Meet China’s new breed of esports athletes
In the basement of a huge townhouse on the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese men are clustered in front of screens playing computer games 14 hours…
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5 things to know for December 31: Wildfires, Nissan, Russia call, opioids
Well, it’s the last 5 Things newsletter of 2019. Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve, and we’ll drop something special in your…
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Texas pastor says he knew and helped the gunman before the shooting
The senior minister at West Freeway Church of Christ said Monday he knew the gunman who killed two people inside the sanctuary Sunday. Britt Farmer…
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The ‘Leaning Tower’ of the Middle East
Under the dazzling blue sky, the glass-walled skyscraper that is Capital Gate twinkles in the sunlight as people bustle in and out of the airy lobby.…
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Presidente de Uruguay declara estado de emergencia nacional ante alto índice de violencia de género
(CNN Español) — Este lunes el presidente de Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez firmó una resolución para declarar el estado de emergencia nacional en…
Continue Reading El Amazonas perdió el equivalente a 8,4 millones de campos de fútbol en esta década por la deforestación
(CNN) – La selva amazónica ha perdido el equivalente a 8,4 millones de campos de fútbol durante la última década debido a las deforestación.…
Continue Reading Plane that crashed in Louisiana was in the air for just over a minute, NTSB says
The airplane that crashed in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing five people on board, was intact when it hit the ground, the National Transportation…
Continue Reading The mother of two Idaho siblings missing since September is not cooperating with investigators, police say
The mother of two missing Idaho siblings who haven’t been seen since September is not cooperating with investigators, police say. Investigators…
Continue Reading Nio’s stock is skyrocketing, but the carmaker needs more cash fast
Nio — China’s troubled Tesla rival — gave investors a little bit of hope this week when it reported improving car sales and revenue. But…
Continue Reading Suspect in New York Hanukkah celebration stabbings has ‘long history of mental illness,’ family says
The man accused of barging into a rabbi’s Monsey, New York, home and stabbing five people at a Hanukkah party with a machete has a “long…
Continue Reading China’s Shanghai index had its best year since 2014
China’s Shanghai Composite just finished its best year since 2014. The index ended the year up 22% after closing higher on Tuesday, its last…
Continue Reading Ohio doctor charged with killing 25 patients by overprescribing pain medication sues hospital for defamation
A Columbus, Ohio, doctor is suing the hospital system that accused him of overprescribing pain medication to more than two patients near death. Dr.…
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‘Star Wars’ is entering a new phase, but its galaxy goes beyond streaming
Disney’s stewardship of “Star Wars” went from irrational exuberance to “The sky is falling” panic in the time it took…
Continue Reading A Kansas officer claimed McDonald’s employees wrote a derogatory term on his cup. He made it up, the police chief says
A Kansas police officer who initially claimed McDonald’s employees wrote “F*****g pig” on his cup has resigned, the city’s…
Continue Reading A survivor of the NY Hanukkah stabbings smashed a table into the attacker’s face. That’s not all
When a man with a “big machete knife” burst into a rabbi’s home, stabbing victims as they celebrated Hanukkah, Josef Gluck ran away…
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Bernie Sanders is in ‘good health’ after heart attack, doctor says in summary of health
Sen. Bernie Sanders is in “good health,” nearly three months after suffering a heart attack, the attending physician at the US Capitol…
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US Army bans soldiers from using TikTok over security worries
The US Army has banned the use of the hugely popular short video app TikTok by its soldiers, calling it a security threat. The Army has joined the…
Continue Reading Padma Lakshmi had the perfect response to being confused for Priyanka Chopra
Padma Lakshmi had a brilliant response after being confused for actress Priyanka Chopra. The blatant mix up happened over the weekend, when The New…
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UTEP ready to begin conference play; Hawkins staying put with Miners
UTEP head coach Rodney Terry says there’s no reason to panic after two of his players announced their intention to transfer from the program. One of…
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Not too bad for Sun Bowl
It will start off cold – in the upper 20’s – but hit around 50 for the high for the big game. Expect sunshine and high clouds across the area with…
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‘A dog shouldn’t be treated the way I was:’ Federal jury to hear Las Cruces case alleging excessive police force
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The attorney for a man suing the Las Cruces Police Department told ABC-7 that the excessive force case might set a precedent for…
Continue Reading Joe Biden dice que podría considerar a un republicano como compañero de fórmula
(CNN) — Joe Biden les dijo a los votantes en Nueva Hampshire el lunes que consideraría elegir a un republicano como compañero de fórmula, pero…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old got a magnifying glass for Christmas — and set his lawn on fire
A family in Texas found themselves doing damage control on Christmas Day after their 12-year-old son accidentally set their lawn on fire with a…
Continue Reading Gobierno de Bolivia expulsa a varios diplomáticos de México y España
(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de la presidenta interina de Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, declaró este lunes persona non grata a la embajadora de México…
Continue Reading Huawei gets a green light from India for 5G trials
Huawei officially has a shot at helping the world’s second-largest internet market build its 5G network. India will not exclude the embattled…
Continue ReadingNot bad for the Sun Bowl
It will start off cold – in the upper 20’s – but hit around 50 for the high for the big game. Expect sunshine and high clouds across the area with…
Continue Reading Lawyer for indicted Giuliani associate asks court’s permission to share material with House investigators
Indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas’ attorney is asking a federal judge for permission to share some information seized from Parnas…
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Nurse uses leftover medical material to help the homeless
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — Once trash, now a treasure turned into something to help…
Continue Reading Científico chino que modificó los genes de bebés mellizas es sentenciado a 3 años de cárcel
(CNN) — Un científico chino que ayudó a crear los primeros bebés editados genéticamente del mundo fue sentenciado a tres años de prisión. He…
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