Dave Kelly can still recall the time he glimpsed the biggest pack of pasta he had ever seen. Standing inside a community center in the UK city of Liverpool, Kelly just stood and stared at the packet. Curious about the line of people coming out of the center close to Anfield, home of Liverpool soccer
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At least 250 journalists were in jail in relation to their work as of December 1, nonprofit group the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday, naming China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt the biggest jailers of journalists. The group found that the majority were imprisoned on “anti-state charges.” In a new report, the Committee to
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(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmará el miércoles un decreto presidencial para interpretar el judaísmo como una nacionalidad y no solo como una religión, una medida que su gobierno cree que combatirá lo que perciben como antisemitismo en los campus universitarios, dijo un funcionario de la Casa Blanca. El inminente decreto
Continue Reading (CNN) — Siete mujeres más han presentado denuncias de contacto no deseado contra el actor Cuba Gooding Jr., según muestran documentos judiciales. En octubre, el actor ganador del Oscar se declaró inocente y negó todas las acusaciones respecto a los cargos de tocamiento forzado y abuso sexual derivados de tres presuntos incidentes, que involucraron a
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía de Bolivia allanó este martes la “Casa Evo Morales”, en el marco de la investigación por sedición y terrorismo que se le sigue al exmandatario por la violencia desatada tras su salida del poder. El fiscal Rudy Terrazas dijo a la estatal Agencia Boliviana de Información (ABI) que se encontraron
Continue Reading Nueva York (CNN Business) — Los ejecutivos de Netflix han dicho en repetidas ocasiones que la compañía no incluirá anuncios para generar más ingresos. Pero con la competencia cada vez más intensa, un analista de Wall Street cree que Netflix debería ofrecer un servicio más barato con publicidad. Las acciones de Netflix (NFLX) cayeron más
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Philip McKeon, the former child actor best known for his role on the CBS sitcom “Alice,” died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. He was 55. McKeon died in Texas after a long illness, family spokesman Jeff Ballard said in a news release. He was most recognizable as Tommy Hyatt, the son of the titular character
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Lexie Alford es todo menos un lugar común, aunque sea un lugar común decir que un sueño es conocer todos los países del mundo. Ella no solo logró ese sueño que contadas personas pueden realizar, sino que lo hizo antes que nadie: es la persona más joven en visitar cada uno de
Continue Reading (CNN) — El representante de Comercio de los Estados Unidos, Robert Lighthizer; la vice primera ministra de Canadá, Chrystia Freeland; y el subsecretario de México para Norteamérica, Jesús Seade Kuri firmaron el tratado comercial modificado entre Estados Unidos, México y Canadá (conocido como T-MEC en español y USMCA en inglés) en una ceremonia en la
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A man accused of plotting a terrorist attack at an Ohio bar with his girlfriend was sentenced to six years in prison Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced. Vincent Armstrong, 24, previously pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his participation in the plot. His girlfriend, Elizabeth Lecron was sentenced to 15 years in prison in November. “This
Continue Reading A group of international experts in Hong Kong has announced it will step down from an inquiry into alleged police misconduct, claiming the city’s watchdog lack sufficient powers. The city’s anti-government, pro-democracy protests have grown increasingly violent since they began in June, and have sparked calls for an independent investigation into alleged police brutality. In
Continue Reading (CNN) — Philip McKeon, un antiguo niño actor mejor conocido por su papel en la comedia de la CBS “Alice”, murió el martes, dijo un portavoz de la familia. Tenía 55 años. McKeon murió en Texas después de una larga enfermedad, dijo el vocero familiar Jeff Ballard en un comunicado de prensa. Era más reconocido
Continue Reading An autonomous region of Papua New Guinea has voted overwhelmingly to leave the country and form a new independent nation, authorities announced on Wednesday. More than 181,000 people voted in the independence referendum in Bougainville, a group of islands that sit on one of the world’s largest copper mines, off the east coast of mainland
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Four people, including a police officer and three people believed to be civilians, were killed during an hours-long standoff and firefight Tuesday between two suspects and law enforcement in Jersey City, New Jersey, authorities said. Two suspects were also killed, Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly told reporters. The fallen officer was identified as Det.
Continue Reading Lauren London has released a heart-wrenching advertisement with PUMA for her “Forever Stronger” campaign with the athletic and footwear company. The video features a poem that pays tribute to London’s late boyfriend, rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed in March. The two shared a son, 3-year-old Kross Asghedom. “Lauren London is proud to
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Visiting a bucket list destination is getting slightly more expensive as the Japanese island of Miyajima has voted to charge tourists more money to visit. The island, also known as Itsukushima, is a short ferry ride away from Hiroshima and a popular day trip site for visitors to the area. It is known for its
Continue Reading A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer depicted some of his fellow lawmakers as a “conspiracy caucus” and criticized Fox News by name on the Senate floor on Tuesday. Here are four of the standout quotes from
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South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren are engaged in a full-blown competition over which candidate is more transparent. The back and forth has caused each candidate in recent days to disclose more information from their past as they try to outmaneuver one another in a battle that has become increasingly
Continue Reading Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States, is about to be impeached. Democrats unveiled text for the articles of impeachment Tuesday. The offenses alleged: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. They’ll mark them up and vote on them in the House Judiciary Committee this week, and vote to impeach Trump next week. Read
Continue Reading A jury on Tuesday found Bampumim Teixeira guilty of first-degree felony murder in the slayings of two doctors found lying in pools of blood in their Boston penthouse in May 2017. Teixeira, a 33-year-old who had worked as a concierge in the building, was convicted of fatally stabbing 39-year-old Lina Bolanos and her 48-year-old fiancé
Continue Reading Nota del editor: Camilo Egaña es el conductor de Camilo. Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo son exclusivas del autor. (CNN Español) — Que hayan asistido solo cuatro presidentes a la toma de posesión de Alberto Fernández, no es ni mucho menos lo más importante de los actos del traspaso de mando en Argentina. Tampoco
Continue Reading Stocks in Asia struggled for direction Wednesday as investors received mixed signals ahead of another round of US tariffs on Chinese goods expected December 15. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.2%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index seesawed in early trading. It was last up 0.1%. South Korea’s Kospi also veered between small gains and losses. It
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — El gobierno de Ecuador y el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) llegaron este martes a un acuerdo técnico que habilitaría el desembolso de US$ 498 millones para el país antes de fin de año y como parte de un programa de asistencia financiera global por US$ 1.400 millones. Unas horas después de que
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — El informe de Desarrollo Humano del PNUD identifica ”la injusticia y pérdida de dignidad” en América Latina El nuevo informe de desarrollo humano publicado este lunes a nivel mundial por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) indica que las manifestaciones que están ocurriendo en América Latina y el
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Con 83 votos a favor, la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador aprobó el Proyecto de Ley Orgánica de Simplificación y Progresividad Tributaria. La Asamblea Nacional informó que el Poder Ejecutivo tiene 30 días para objetar o sancionar el proyecto de ley. Minutos después, el presidente de Ecuador Lenín Moreno, en su cuenta personal
Continue Reading Security forces ended a deadly attack at a hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Tuesday after a seven-hour battle that left at least three civilians and two soldiers dead. The attack began when five heavily armed gunmen overpowered security guards and stormed the upscale SYL hotel, according to police and government officials. Eleven people were
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Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday released the names of nine clients he worked with during his three years at the elite consulting firm McKinsey, shedding light on years of his career that he had come under pressure to make public in recent days. Buttigieg’s campaign said those clients were: Blue Cross Blue Shield
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NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s one poll position no team may want: Louisville is the latest No. 1-and-done in an upset-crazed college hoops season. Davide Moretti scored 18 points and hit successive 3-pointers that helped Texas Tech knock off undefeated No. 1 Louisville 70-57 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Louisville became the fourth
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Click here for updates on this story CHESTER COUNTY, PA (WPMT) — A former township manager in Chester County has been accused of embezzling more than $3 million over a seven-year span, according to District Attorney Thomas P. Hogan. Lisa M. Moore worked for Kennett Township for more than 20 years, the last nine as
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — A Davenport man says hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas presents were stolen from his home in broad daylight. “My driveway had no cars in it, it was the middle of the day,” Davenport homeowner Nick Fletcher said. “I think that is why he
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