February 2020

You can thank Utkarsh Ambudkar for that awesome rap at the Oscars

February 10, 2020 1:50 AM CNN

Welcome to the Oscars stage, Utkarsh Ambudkar. With no host this year, Ambudkar and his rapping skills stepped in to deliver a sort of halftime…

‘Parasite’ helmer Bong Joon Ho wins best director at the Oscars

February 10, 2020 1:34 AM CNN

Bong Joon Ho has made Oscar history. The “Parasite” director has become the first Korean director to win the honor, besting directing…

Maryland detectives shot during chase released from hospital

February 10, 2020 12:43 AM Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Two police detectives in Maryland who were shot and wounded by a homicide suspect have been released from the hospital. Anne…

Who is Oscar, anyway? And other Academy Awards secrets

February 9, 2020 11:57 PM CNN

At last, we’ve almost reached the 92nd Academy Awards, the end of our months-long trek through awards show season. And what a tumultuous trek…

A 16-year-old boy broke up a bullying incident. Days later, police say he was fatally shot by one of the boys involved

February 9, 2020 11:08 PM CNN

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed days after he broke up a fight involving the shooting suspect, authorities say. The teenager was shot in…

‘Hair Love’ went from a Kickstarter to an Oscar winner

February 9, 2020 10:30 PM CNN

It was videos of black fathers lovingly styling their daughters’ hair that inspired Matthew Cherry to launch a Kickstarter campaign in 2017…

4 New Jersey JV basketball players attacked their coach, official says

February 9, 2020 9:54 PM CNN

Four junior varsity basketball players have been suspended from school after they were accused of attacking their coach, a New Jersey official…

Oscars 2020 recap: ‘Parasite’ wins Best Picture & Director, Phoenix & Zellweger are Best Actor & Actress; Pitt & Dern get 1st acting Oscars

February 9, 2020 9:43 PM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN

HOLLYWOOD, California — The red carpet was rolled out Sunday for the biggest night in the movie industry. Here are the top winners from the evening:…

An Oregon woman told neighbors she wanted to wait out the floods. She was found dead days later

February 9, 2020 9:39 PM CNN

An Oregon woman told neighbors she wanted to stay at her home Thursday despite heavy flooding in the area. Days later her body was found near the…

Academy Awards 2020: ‘Parasite’ makes history, while acting awards follow the script

February 9, 2020 9:21 PM CNN

“Parasite” transformed its love on the awards circuit into a number of key wins at the 92nd Academy Awards, including director Bong Joon…

The man who shot at police officers in New York says he did so because he hates cops, official says

February 9, 2020 9:03 PM CNN

The man who shot at two New York Police Department officers Saturday and then opened fire inside a precinct Sunday told investigators he did so…

Buttigieg gets the most delegates and Sanders comes in second, Iowa Democratic Party says

February 9, 2020 8:48 PM CNN

The Iowa Democratic Party has released updated vote numbers and a new national delegate estimate after completing their review of 95 precincts which…

Veterans Affairs watchdog reviewing request to investigate secretary for allegedly seeking dirt on aide who reported a sexual assault

February 9, 2020 8:26 PM CNN

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ watchdog is reviewing a request to investigate allegations that Secretary Robert Wilkie sought…

Obama-backed documentary ‘American Factory’ wins Oscar

February 9, 2020 8:01 PM CNN

Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company now has an Oscar-shaped feather in its hat. “American Factory,” a film backed by the…

Delta reunited this little girl with her doll after her mom’s plea on social media

February 9, 2020 7:40 PM CNN

Kenley Britton was devastated when her special “Daddy Doll” went missing on a Delta flight from Connecticut to Atlanta last week, her…

What you need to know about the CROWN Act

February 9, 2020 7:08 PM CNN

A story about a black father trying to do his daughter’s hair won for best animated short at the Academy Awards on Sunday. In his acceptance…

Police investigating whether Trump campaign volunteers were targeted in van incident

February 9, 2020 6:59 PM CNN

Law enforcement officials have arrested a man they say drove a van through a tent in a Walmart parking lot Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida, where…

Storm Ciara causes travel disruptions in Europe

February 9, 2020 6:56 PM CNN

Storm Ciara caused hundreds of flights across Europe to be canceled on Sunday — the same day that its winds helped a British Airways plane to…

Nominados a los Oscar: Joker lidera con 11 nominaciones. Mira la lista completa aquí

February 9, 2020 6:48 PM CNN

(CNN Español) — Las nominaciones para los 92 ° Premios de la Academia fueron anunciados en enero y esta noche se conocerán a los ganadores. Los…

Steve Martin: No Oscars winners’ mistakes this year because of ‘new Iowa app’

February 9, 2020 6:45 PM CNN

It wasn’t long before last week’s counting issues in Iowa became a punchline on Hollywood’s biggest night. “A couple of years…

Natalie Portman’s Oscars cape pays tribute to snubbed female directors

February 9, 2020 6:37 PM CNN

This is what they call fa-shun. Natalie Portman and her red carpet attire aren’t going to let anyone forget about the lack of female directors…

3 men and 1 woman are dead in a small jet crash in Georgia, officials says

February 9, 2020 6:09 PM CNN

The bodies of three men and one woman were recovered Sunday from the scene of a small plane crash in Georgia, according to Gordon County Deputy…

Trump’s former Navy secretary endorses Michael Bloomberg

February 9, 2020 6:02 PM CNN

The former Navy secretary forced out of the Trump administration last year is endorsing Michael Bloomberg for president, saying the former New York…

Wuhan coronavirus kills 97 more people in one day as death toll tops SARS

February 9, 2020 5:44 PM CNN

The Wuhan coronavirus claimed 97 more lives Sunday in China, authorities there said, bringing the global death toll to at least 910. Authorities on…

Chen Qiushi spoke out about the Wuhan virus. Now his family and friends fear he’s been silenced

February 9, 2020 5:38 PM CNN

As people across China mourned the death of a whistleblower doctor in an almost unprecedented outpouring of grief and anger on Thursday, little did…

Man arrested outside White House after threatening to assassinate the President

February 9, 2020 5:36 PM CNN

Police arrested a Brandon, Florida, man outside the White House on Saturday after he threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump. Roger…

How Pete Buttigieg rose to the top

February 9, 2020 5:30 PM CNN

Pete Buttigieg knew he had pulled off a feat that, a year ago, was unthinkable. Taking the stage just before midnight as the Iowa Democratic…

Minuto a minuto: La cifra global de muertes por coronavirus supera la del SARS

February 9, 2020 5:07 PM CNN

Not…

Puerto Rico women’s basketball team qualifies for Olympics for the first time

February 9, 2020 4:41 PM CNN

Puerto Rico’s women’s basketball team has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time, according to the International Basketball…

A 2-year-old ‘Frozen’ fan enjoyed her first snowfall by perfectly reenacting ‘Let It Go’

February 9, 2020 4:32 PM CNN

After not seeing a major snowfall for more than four years, a town in western Texas wound up with nearly 8 inches of snow last week. It was a rare…

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