What is the US logic to the strike on Iran’s Qasem Soleimani?
The US drone strike on Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force unit, may have been a…
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Who was Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian commander killed by a US airstrike?
Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by a US airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump at Baghdad International Airport on Friday, was hailed as a hero…
Continue Reading NBA players and referees will wear black bands on their uniforms to honor David Stern
All NBA players and referees will wear a black band on their uniforms to honor former NBA commissioner David Stern, who died earlier this week, the…
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StormTRACK Weather: Break out the ice scrapers, frost for the morning commute
Borderland residents woke up to frozen windshields Friday morning, not everyone in the borderland has the forethought to buy an ice scraper for the…
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Tesla delivered 367,500 cars last year
Tesla sold 112,000 cars last quarter and 367,500 in 2019, the company reported Friday. That met the company’s forecast, which some analysts…
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US strike that killed Iranian commander starkly divides US lawmakers
The US airstrike that killed Iran Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani generated starkly different reactions along party lines Thursday night, with…
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‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II’ reignites debate and pain
The first two episodes of “Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning” premiered Thursday night and much like the original docuseries,…
Continue Reading Turkish private jet company says rogue employee helped Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
A Turkish company that charters private jets says a rogue employee helped fugitive auto executive Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan to Lebanon. MNG Jet…
Continue Reading US oil workers are leaving Iraq. Exxon Mobil has operations there
Oil workers from the United States are leaving Iraq after Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike in Baghdad. The Iraqi…
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And the headliners for Coachella 2020 are…
Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020. According to a tweet from the…
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New Ukraine revelations turn up heat on Senate trial showdown
New evidence showing Donald Trump’s direct role in pressuring Ukraine for political favors is dialing up the heat as Republicans launch their…
Continue Reading A father and his 9-year-old daughter were killed while hunting. They were mistaken for deer
A South Carolina man and and his daughter died after being shot while hunting deer on New Year’s Day, a relative of the victims told CNN…
Continue Reading A Texas judge says hospital can take 11-month-old girl off life support despite her family’s wishes
A judge has decided that a Texas children’s hospital can remove an 11-month-old with a rare heart defect off life support despite her…
Continue Reading The American Kennel Club announced two new dog breeds: the barbet and dogo Argentino
This decade is off to a paws-itive start, with the recognition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club. The AKC, the world’s largest…
Continue Reading Fact check: Widely viewed Twitter video misleads on Biden’s comments
A misleadingly edited 19-second video clip of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden rocketed around Twitter on Wednesday night, creating the…
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Delta employees sue Lands’ End alleging uniforms made them sick
More than 500 Delta Air Lines employees are suing Lands’ End, alleging that the uniforms it provided to the airline are causing some workers to…
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College soccer star Deyna Castellanos signs for Atletico Madrid
Venezuelan soccer sensation Deyna Castellanos has joined Atletico Madrid until 2022, following her impressive US college career. The 20-year-old…
Continue Reading Justin Bieber drops long-awaited music with ‘Yummy’
After more than four years of waiting, the Beliebers have been blessed with new music. Justin Bieber released the single “Yummy” at…
Continue Reading Dr. Phil’s son Jordan McGraw is selling his Beverly Hills home and it’s not what you may expect
Custom art featuring guns and bear figurines abound. Dr. Phil’s son, musician Jordan McGraw, is selling his Beverly Hills home, along with its…
Continue Reading 10 of the best Caribbean islands to visit
With hundreds of Caribbean islands to choose from, it can be daunting to decide on a destination in this sun-splashed region. The good news:…
Continue Reading Zlatan Ibrahimović: ‘The duel with Cristiano Ronaldo will be exciting,’ says Swedish star
He might be 38 and in the twilight of his career, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic has few peers when it comes to chutzpah. “I know what I have to do,…
Continue Reading Liverpool breaking records and opponents’ resolve as team aims to end 30-year wait for Premier League title
A New Year, but the same relentless, history-making Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side is perched atop the Premier League by a handsome, some would…
Continue Reading From Buffalo to Birmingham, veteran chefs highlight surprising foodie cities
No one needs convincing that New York City is one of, if not the, best food city in the United States. Few would argue about Chicago, Portland…
Continue Reading US citizens urged to depart Iraq after airstrike kills Iranian commander
The State Department urged US citizens Friday to leave Iraq immediately following an airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed Qasem…
Continue Reading Emotional Nick Kyrgios leads bushfire support as Tennis Australia pledges $700,000
Nick Kyrgios was moved to tears as he reflected on the deadly bushfires sweeping through Australia following his victory at the ATP Cup. The world…
Continue Reading Dow set to tumble more than 300 points on US-Iran clash
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Global…
Continue Reading The world’s most punctual airports and airlines for 2020 revealed
Aviation punctuality reports are a bit like buses; you wait all year for one then two appear at once. On Thursday, travel data analyst Cirium…
Continue Reading Quadrantid meteor shower, first of the new year, peaks this weekend
The new year begins with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower on Saturday, one of the best annual shows in the night sky, according to NASA. Dark…
Continue Reading Iran could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why that matters
Could conflict in the Middle East disrupt global oil supplies? That risk is back in focus after a US strike in Baghdad killed Qasem Soleimani, a top…
Continue Reading Amy Klobuchar raises $11.4 million in fourth quarter fundraising haul
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota raised $11.4 million in the final three months of 2019, marking the strongest fundraising quarter of her campaign.…
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