The big question facing Democrats (and independents): Who to vote for
We’ve reached the phase of the Democratic primary where the early states have had their say. (The last one, South Carolina, was on Saturday.)…
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University of Houston aims to make college affordable by waiving tuition for students whose families make $65,000 or less
The University of Houston will waive tuition for students with family incomes at or below $65,000, in an effort to keep college accessible. The…
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Foxconn expects iPhone production to return to normal this month
Foxconn, the main assembler of Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad, expects to resume normal production by the end of the month after the…
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Medicaid expansion tied to fewer maternal deaths, study says
A major part of the Affordable Care Act — the expansion of Medicaid — may be linked to lower rates of women dying in pregnancy,…
Continue Reading Chris Matthews retires from MSNBC after string of recent controversies
Chris Matthews, one of America’s best-known political talk show hosts, is retiring from MSNBC, effective immediately, after a string of recent…
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Tornado en Nashville deja al menos cinco muertos
(CNN) — Cinco personas murieron en el centro de Tennessee después de que un enorme y peligroso tornado arrasó el estado la madrugada del martes.…
Continue Reading A nursing home in the Seattle area is at the center of the US coronavirus outbreak
A nursing care and rehabilitation facility in the Seattle suburbs is now the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States, with…
Continue Reading El movimiento Detengan a Sanders ya mostró sus cartas
(CNN) — En las últimas 24 horas, sucedieron las siguientes cosas en la carrera presidencial demócrata: 1) El exalcalde de South Bend, Indiana,…
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New $2.3 million horse racing series to introduce whip restrictions
Top jockeys will be restricted in their use of the whip in a new $2.3 million horse racing series set for the UK this year. The Racing League will…
Continue Reading Spread of virus gives White House a grave stress test
The White House’s capacity to control the coronavirus crisis, the credibility of its upbeat messaging and its efforts to build public trust are…
Continue Reading Apple pagará hasta US$ 500 millones para resolver la demanda por hacer más lentos los iPhones más antiguos
San Francisco (CNN Business) — Apple pagará hasta US$ 500 millones para resolver una demanda colectiva que acusa a la empresa de hacer más lentos…
Continue Reading A UPS employee was arrested after allegedly threatening a mass shooting with over 20,000 rounds of ammunition found
A United Parcel Service (UPS) employee was arrested after sending threatening text messages to his employer about planning a mass shooting at a UPS…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 3: 2020 Dems, coronavirus, Obamacare, Israel, Apple
A friendly reminder from a new Harvard Medical School study: If you’re not sticking to a regular sleep schedule, you could be hurting your…
Continue Reading Alabama Senate race: GOP primary candidates — including Jeff Sessions — run on being closest to Trump
Jeff Sessions put back on the red “Make America Great Again” hat. The door to Tommy Tuberville’s campaign bus said…
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4 things to watch as Biden and Sanders face off on Super Tuesday
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ political revolution goes head-to-head against former Vice President Joe Biden’s swelling support from…
Continue Reading Cyborg-suited ‘Rollerman’ is powered by … roller skates
Forget the Terminator. Meet “Rollerman.” In his cyborg-style suit adorned with roller skates, he’s a modern-day action hero who…
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Netanyahu projected to win Israeli election, but exit polls suggest bloc just short of majority
As counting gets underway in Israel’s unprecedented third election in 11 months, initial exit polls projected Prime Minister Benjamin…
Continue Reading Task force health expert contradicts Trump about coronavirus vaccine timing
President Donald Trump was contradicted by a health expert on his coronavirus task force over the timing for a potential vaccine during a briefing…
Continue Reading Disney, museos y eventos deportivos: atracciones cerradas y cancelaciones en medio del brote de coronavirus
(CNN) — Comenzó con el cierre del Shanghai Disney Resort, pero no pasaría mucho tiempo antes de que todos los parques temáticos de Disney de…
Continue Reading The ‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ comes down 2 weeks after it was set to implode
The “Leaning Tower of Dallas” is leaning no longer. The 11-story building fell on Monday, a week after demolition crews took a wrecking…
Continue Reading 8 deputies accused of sharing photos of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash are facing administrative action
Eight Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are facing administrative action after they allegedly shared graphic photos of a helicopter crash…
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The Misanthrope Society: A Taipei bar for people who dislike humankind
Hidden away in a dead-end alley, a skeleton perches on a bar stool with a wine glass and a cigarette. Grinning vacantly, he leans against a wall…
Continue Reading El jefe de la OMS advierte que “estamos en un territorio desconocido” con el coronavirus
Hong Kong (CNN) — El jefe de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) dijo que los funcionarios de salud pública están operando en un…
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6 people have died from novel coronavirus in the US as cases nationwide surge
Six people have died in Washington state as the United States grapples with more than 100 cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Four…
Continue Reading Marie Osmond revela que no dejará su fortuna a sus hijos en su testamento
(CNN) — Marie Osmond dice que nada del dinero que ganó durante su vida se lo dejará a sus hijos. La artista de 60 años apareció recientemente…
Continue Reading Miss Staten Island was banned from taking part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade after coming out as bisexual
When Miss Staten Island came out as bisexual, she was ready to walk in her borough’s St. Patrick’s Day parade the next day dressed up in…
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Will eating Whataburger with Beto win Biden Texas? It sure can’t hurt
DALLAS, Texas — What’s more Texas than Whataburger? Appearing Monday night at a Dallas rally to endorse Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential…
Continue Reading State Department to cap number of Chinese citizens employed by state media in US
Under new restrictions, the State Department will impose caps on the number of Chinese nationals that may be employed at five Chinese media entities…
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UTEP suspends overseas student trips due to coronavirus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Due to rising concerns over the coronavirus, decision-makers at UTEP have officially suspended three faculty-led trips overseas…
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