Tesco’s Chinese Christmas card maker denies using forced prison labor
A Chinese printing company has denied allegations that it forced prisoners to pack Christmas cards that were sold by British retailer Tesco. The…
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The most talked-about aviation moments in 2019
The year 2019 was another year of high drama in the world of aviation. It was a record year for bankruptcies, as travel giant Thomas Cook went bust,…
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It could be a white or wet Christmas depending on where you live in the US
Two storm systems are creating the potential for wet or wintry weather for Christmastime depending on which US coast you’re on. A slow-moving…
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Ex-‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack hit boyfriend with lamp as he slept, court hears
The former host of the hit British reality show “Love Island” hit her boyfriend with a lamp while he was asleep after suspecting he was…
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When schools say, ‘the flu shot is not required,’ parents hear, ‘it’s not necessary.’ Nothing is further from the truth
The concerning scenario has played out in my office over and over again this season. “Your child is due for the flu vaccine today” is…
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Exoplanetas, agujeros negros y dinosaurios… ¿Cuáles fueron los principales descubrimientos científicos de la década de 2010?
(CNN) — Como humanos, estamos motivados por la curiosidad y el deseo de saber más. Si bien nuestro sistema solar tiene aproximadamente 4.500…
Continue Reading The dark, ruined city that became the home of Christmas
It’s an Arctic destination that, when snow transforms it into a winter wonderland, attracts visitors from all over the world with its beautiful…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 23: N. Korea, Saudi Arabia, impeach, oil spill, US violence
As you head home or elsewhere for the holidays, take a few minutes to peruse this list of things that you should definitely not pack in your…
Continue Reading 5 cosas para este 23 de diciembre: Llegan la Navidad y los viajes de fin de año
El miércoles los cristianos celebrarán el nacimiento de Jesús. Después de más de 40 años, Cuba vuelve a tener primer ministro. Evo Morales…
Continue Reading Thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice
On the shortest day of the year, 5,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice Sunday. Stonehenge is the UK’s most…
Continue Reading Mystery Hotel Budapest: The hotel designed for likes
One of the first things you’ll notice on entering the Mystery Hotel Budapest is the Aladdin-style magic carpet “floating” above the…
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Democratic senator says House cohorts have ‘gaps’ in impeachment case
A Democratic senator facing a tough reelection fight in a deep red state on Sunday described the allegations against President Donald Trump as…
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From cashier to world’s youngest PM. Finland’s new leader breaks the mold
When leaders from the European Council gathered for a group photo in Brussels last week, it was hard to miss the class newbie. Standing front and…
Continue Reading Honduras: Al menos 16 reos muertos en motín cárcel de máxima seguridad
(CNN Español) — Al menos 16 privados de libertad fueron ultimados con armas de fuego y cortopunzantes en el interior de la cárcel de máxima…
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Police: Drunk driver crashes into elderly neighbor’s bedroom leaving her in critical condition
EL PASO, Texas – An elderly woman sustained critical injuries when a driver smashed into her Northeast El Paso home and right into her bedroom…
Continue Reading ¿Qué bebe y come la gente en el mundo para combatir la resaca?
(CNN) — Es la temporada de la alegría y todo lo que eso pueda implicar. En otras palabras, esta época indulgente del año a menudo conduce a…
Continue Reading Janucá no es la “Navidad judía”. Respondemos tus preguntas sobre esta festividad
(CNN) — A pesar de lo que algunas películas navideñas te harán creer, Janucá no es el equivalente judío de la Navidad, ni es una festividad…
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Chelsea defeats Tottenham in Premier League encounter tarnished by claims of racist abuse
Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a game that was marred by allegations that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was the target of racist abuse. An…
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China cuts some tariffs to boost trade and take heat out of pork prices
China will reduce import tariffs on hundreds of goods next week as it tries to boost trade, shore up its slowing economy and soften the impact of a…
Continue Reading Un choque de 69 vehículos en una carretera en Virginia deja al menos 51 heridos
(CNN) — Casi 70 autos y camiones estuvieron involucrados en un choque masivo en la carretera interestatal 64 en el este de Virginia el domingo por…
Continue Reading No es broma: un perro persiguió a un gato hasta un árbol y los bomberos tuvieron que rescatarlos a los dos
(CNN) — Una historia clásica de rivalidad entre perros y gatos dio un giro hacia lo ridículo en Lathrop, California, cuando un pastor alemán…
Continue Reading Turkey can’t handle a fresh wave of Syrian migrants, Erdogan warns
Turkey cannot handle a fresh wave of migrants from Syria and “will not bear all alone the burden,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
Continue Reading Legionarios de Cristo reconocen abusos sexuales cometidos al menos a 175 menores
(CNN Español) — “175 menores de edad han sido víctimas de abusos sexuales cometidos por un total de 33 sacerdotes” de la Congregación de los…
Continue Reading Emanuel Ungaro, diseñador de modas francés, falleció
(CNN) — El diseñador de moda francés Emanuel Ungaro, quien fundó su línea homónima en 1965, falleció. Tenía 86 años, según los medios…
Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ cierra con broche de oro el gran año de Disney
Nueva York (CNN Business) — “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” culminó el año histórico de Disney y la historia de los Skywalker con un gran…
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Borderland travelers preparing for busy holiday weekend, long wait times at ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas — With Christmas right around the corner, thousands of people are braving heavy traffic, preparing for one of the busiest holiday…
Continue Reading Un menor desaparecido durante más de dos años fue hallado en el armario de un sospechoso de distribuir pornografía infantil
(CNN) — Un adolescente que estuvo desaparecido durante dos años y medio fue encontrado vivo en el armario de un sospechoso de distribuir…
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Police investigate stabbing in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Police have one person in custody after a far east El Paso stabbing that critically injured one person, a police dispatch supervisor…
Continue Reading ‘Watchman for truth:’ Why this Supreme Court Justice’s warning from 1945 is still relevant today
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. WaPo editor Marty…
Continue Reading ‘Mr. Robot’ powers off with a finale that’s weird even by its standards
After a bounce-back year, “Mr. Robot” served up a finale that was weird even by the standards of “Mr. Robot.” While the…
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