China flexes its economic and political muscle
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2020: The year human spaceflight returns to the United States (maybe)
It’s an often-lamented fact in the space community: Since NASA retired its Space Shuttle program nine years ago, the public lost some of its…
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Australian tennis stars show support for bushfire victims
Australian tennis stars are supporting victims of Australia’s bushfires by donating money for every ace they hit at upcoming tournaments. Nick…
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Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free plane tickets
Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free round-trip domestic air tickets to international tourists next summer — but there’s a catch.…
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Julián Castro ends presidential campaign
Julián Castro ended his presidential campaign on Thursday after the former Housing and Urban Development secretary failed to gain traction in the…
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Ejército de Colombia refuerza operativos en Chocó por denuncia de presencia de grupos armados
(CNN Español) — El Ejército Nacional de Colombia desplegará 50 elementos en el departamento de Chocó, en el noroeste del país, para verificar…
Continue Reading A transgender character is coming to the Marvel Universe
Coming soon to a theater near you — a transgender Marvel character. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the news during a…
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StormTRACK Weather: Fast-moving system brings rain and wind, Thursday
Wednesday’s sunshine will not be repeated Thursday. A fast-moving storm system will bring a chance of light rain and snow showers around the area…
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Texan Julian Castro drops out of presidential race
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Julián Castro has ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, capping a nearly yearlong bid during…
Continue Reading Un sismo de magnitud 4,0 sacudió ligeramente el área de Los Ángeles
(CNN) — Un sismo de magnitud 4,0 sacudió ligeramente el área de Los Ángeles la madrugada del jueves, golpeando en el océano frente a la costa…
Continue Reading American Girl releases its first doll with hearing loss
American Girl is ringing in the new year by unveiling its first doll with hearing loss. The doll is the American Girl of the Year. The popular doll…
Continue Reading Biden lands the first congressional endorsement from Iowa
Joe Biden landed a high profile endorsement Thursday as Rep. Abby Finkenauer of Iowa announced she’s backing the former vice president’s…
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Photo of Detroit firefighters posing in front of burning house will be investigated, commissioner says
Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones said there will be an investigation into a photo of fire crews posing in front of a burning house. “There…
Continue Reading 5 cosas para este 2 de enero: Nuevas leyes en EE.UU.
La marihuana para usos recreativos ya es legal en Illinois. Además, te contamos el caso del estudiante inmigrante guatemalteco cuya detención…
Continue Reading Cómo cumplir con los propósitos de Año Nuevo
(CNN) — ¿Quieres comer mejor, hacer más ejercicio, dejar de vapear o perder peso? Excelente. Ahora es el momento de establecer esos propósitos…
Continue Reading Greggs beefs up its vegan range with launch of meat-free steak bake
Last year, a vegan sausage roll brought Britain to a standstill. Now it’s time for the encore. In what is quickly emerging as something of a…
Continue Reading A 4.0 magnitude earthquake lightly shakes the Los Angeles area
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake lightly shook the Los Angeles area early Thursday, striking in the ocean off coastal Southern California. The quake began…
Continue Reading Months after failed lunar landing, India reveals plan for third moon mission
India has announced it will make another attempt to land on the moon, following a mission that ended in failure last year. At a news conference…
Continue Reading ¿Cómo escapó Carlos Ghosn de Japón sin ninguno de sus tres pasaportes?
Londres (CNN Business) — Carlos Ghosn fue una vez considerado en Japón como un titán de la industria automotriz, el carismático jefe de los…
Continue Reading Mariah Carey es la primera artista en lograr el número 1 en la lista Billboard Hot 100 en cuatro décadas distintas
(CNN) — Mariah Carey es la primera artista en encabezar las listas de Billboard en cuatro décadas distintas, y todo gracias a su clásico…
Continue Reading Police say a doorbell camera caught a man confessing to killing his pregnant sister
A Texas man is accused of killing his pregnant sister, and police say a doorbell camera captured his confession to the crime. The Travis County…
Continue Reading Nearly two dozen llamas are missing from an exotic animal farm in California
About two dozen llamas are missing from an exotic animal farm in Southern California, and investigators believe it’s a break-in. The incident…
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He was mocked for proposing in KFC, but the internet found them and gave them their dream wedding
South African couple, Hector Mkansi and Nonhlanhla Soldaat had their dream wedding December 31, right in time for new year, after a video of their…
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ creator Jenji Kohan’s son dies in ski accident
Charlie Noxon, the son of “Orange Is the New Black” creator Jenji Kohan, was killed in a New Year’s Eve ski accident, his family…
Continue Reading National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Tesla crash that killed 2 people
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a crash involving a Tesla in California that left two people dead. A speeding…
Continue Reading El papa Francisco se disculpa por manotazo a mujer en víspera de Año Nuevo
Roma (CNN) — El papa Francisco se disculpó por darle un manotazo a una mujer para liberarse de su agarre mientras saludaba a los niños y…
Continue Reading Coast Guard suspends search for 5 missing crew members after Alaskan crab boat sinks
The Coast Guard in Alaska suspended its search Wednesday evening for five missing crew members who were on a crab fishing vessel that sank off Sutwik…
Continue Reading Yankees legend Don Larsen, who pitched the only perfect World Series game, dead at 90
Don Larsen, the pitcher responsible for the only perfect game in World Series history, died Wednesday at the age of 90, according to his…
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Kim Jong Un warns hostile US policy means there will never be denuclearization on Korean Peninsula
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday that there “will never” be denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula if the US…
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Sixth annual Las Cruces Chile Drop features surprise green pepper
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On New Year’s Eve, millions gather to watch New York drops a ball, Memphis drop a guitar and Boise drop a potato. Las Cruces drops…
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