January 2020

Virginia lawmakers face pushback from pro-gun movement

January 9, 2020 5:09 AM CNN

As they kick off their 2020 session, Virginia lawmakers looking to pass gun safety legislation will have to contend with a pro-gun movement that has…

What to expect from the December jobs report

January 9, 2020 5:05 AM CNN

The US economy ended 2019 on a broadly positive note, and the December jobs report is expected to fit that trend: America’s labor market…

10 young athletes to watch in 2020

January 9, 2020 5:04 AM CNN

New year, new sporting thrills to savor. With the Olympic Games in Tokyo and soccer’s European Championships lighting up an already packed…

Bill De Blasio and Sadiq Khan want your city to dump fossil fuels

January 9, 2020 4:38 AM CNN

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have an urgent message to the world’s cities: Ditch your fossil fuel investments…

Internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion last year, report says

January 9, 2020 4:30 AM CNN

More than 18,000 hours of internet shutdowns around the world caused by deliberate government action cost more than $8 billion in 2019, a new report…

5 things to know for January 9: Iran, royals, Ukraine plane, impeachment, cancer

January 9, 2020 4:12 AM CNN

It’s official: 2019 was the second hottest year worldwide in recorded history. Pop quiz: What year was the hottest? Find the answer below the…

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 9 de enero: Un paraíso quemado en Australia y ¿de dónde viene la enemistad entre EE.UU. e Irán?

January 9, 2020 4:05 AM CNN

¿De dónde viene la enemistad entre EE.UU. e Irán? Las branquias artificiales para humanos podrían ser una realidad. Lo que le dijo el papa…

From destroyed Amazonian rainforests to the Himalayas, Extreme E is ‘future of off-road racing’

January 9, 2020 3:46 AM CNN

When Alejandro Agag first touted the idea of Formula E to his close friend and Formula 1’s long-time puppet master Bernie Ecclestone, he was…

Así puedes ayudar a los afectados por los terremotos de Puerto Rico

January 9, 2020 3:42 AM CNN

(CNN) — Los terremotos consecutivos en Puerto Rico se han sumado a la devastación que dejó el huracán María en 2017. Un terremoto de magnitud…

World’s worst measles epidemic kills 6,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo

January 9, 2020 3:41 AM CNN

Measles has killed more than 6,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization has said. In a statement Tuesday,…

A new virus related to SARS is the culprit in China’s mysterious pneumonia outbreak, scientists say

January 9, 2020 3:38 AM CNN

A mysterious pneumonia outbreak that has struck dozens of people and put China on edge is from the same family of viruses as the deadly severe acute…

A billionaire is giving away $9 million to his Twitter followers in an experiment to see if the money makes them happier

January 9, 2020 3:28 AM CNN

A Japanese billionaire will give away more than $9 million to 1,000 people on Twitter to see if it improves their happiness. All they had to do to…

Losing one night’s sleep may increase risk factor for Alzheimer’s, study says

January 9, 2020 3:22 AM CNN

A preliminary study found the loss of one night’s sleep in healthy young men increased the levels of tau protein in their blood compared to…

Riddles on ancient Viking monument may signal fears of cold climate crisis, study says

January 9, 2020 3:13 AM CNN

A huge 9th-century stone monument in Sweden may have been erected by Vikings who feared a repeat of a cold climate crisis that took place more than…

GOP rebellion breaks out on Iran as Senate inches toward impeachment

January 9, 2020 3:12 AM CNN

A President impeached at home and using lethal force abroad. Threats of a nuclear program in the Middle East, questions about an international…

Baghdad locals unimpressed by US and Iran’s tit-for-tat fight on Iraqi soil: ‘We are students of war’

January 9, 2020 3:08 AM CNN

Shoppers throng the open-air markets in central Baghdad, rummaging through stalls packed with fresh produce and spices. Just hours before, Iran had…

Bajando la tensión: cómo decidió Trump que no devolver el golpe era su mejor opción respecto a Irán

January 9, 2020 2:59 AM CNN

Washington (CNN) — El principal diplomático de Estados Unidos sobre Irán estaba a solo unos minutos de dar un discurso el martes por la tarde…

Evita estos cinco factores de riesgo y vive más tiempo, según estudio

January 9, 2020 2:56 AM CNN

(CNN) — ¿Te gustaría añadir de 7 a 10 años saludables y libres de enfermedades a tu vida a medida que envejeces? Intenta eliminando estos cinco…

Most beautiful castles in Denmark

January 9, 2020 2:40 AM CNN

Many modern visitors to Denmark are drawn by its groundbreaking Nordic cuisine, beautiful design, clean cities, windswept coastline or its cycle…

Iran’s military power is boosted by unconventional tactics and proxies in strategic locations

January 9, 2020 1:42 AM CNN

Iran’s military arsenal may be no match for the United States’ in terms of technology, glitz and firepower, but Tehran makes up for it…

Drinking green tea, rather than black, may help you live longer, new study suggests

January 9, 2020 1:29 AM CNN

Drinking tea at least three times a week could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and is linked with a longer and healthier life,…

Las Cruces to host world’s largest meeting on chili peppers

January 9, 2020 1:22 AM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is preparing to host the world’s largest conference dedicated to chili peppers. The 2020…

Australian mining magnate pledges $48 million to fire relief

January 9, 2020 1:01 AM CNN

Australian billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest has pledged 70 million Australian dollars ($48.1 million) in aid for the country’s…

Ukrainian plane changed directions before it crashed in Iran and killed all 176 people aboard, report says

January 9, 2020 12:54 AM CNN

A Ukrainian jetliner that crashed shortly after takeoff in Iran was on fire before it plunged to the ground, an initial report said Thursday. The…

Ex-Nissan CEO: Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan is a betrayal

January 8, 2020 10:57 PM CNN

Ex-Nissan chief and Carlos Ghosn protege Hiroto Saikawa is slamming his former mentor’s brazen escape from Japan, calling it a betrayal. Ghosn…

Appeals court allows use of $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall

January 8, 2020 10:19 PM CNN

A federal appeals court allowed the administration to use a certain set of Defense Department funds for the construction of the border wall after a…

It’s actually a good sign that a royal caper is eclipsing the US-Iran showdown

January 8, 2020 10:12 PM CNN

Forget World War III — Harry and Meghan are on the loose. It’s actually a good sign that a future plot for “The Crown” is…

Trump schedules another interview with Fox as concerns about credibility persist

January 8, 2020 9:21 PM CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Credibility…

A look at the most significant weapons in the US military arsenal

January 8, 2020 9:21 PM CNN

With almost 3 million personnel, 4,800 defense sites on seven continents and an annual budget of more than $700 billion, the US military is…

Owner says bulldog was crushed to death at PetSmart during grooming visit

January 8, 2020 9:14 PM CNN

A woman in Las Vegas took her dog to PetSmart after Christmas for a grooming. Thirteen minutes later, the bulldog was dead, crushed under the weight…

Month: January 2020