December 2020

Trump anuncia que Israel y Marruecos normalizarán relaciones diplomáticas y firma una proclamación que reconoce la soberanía marroquí sobre el Sáhara Occidental

December 10, 2020 9:05 PM CNN

(CNN) — El presidente Trump acaba de anunciar en Twitter que Israel y Marruecos han normalizado los lazos y acordaron relaciones diplomáticas plenas, el cuarto país en hacerlo durante el impulso de paz árabe-israelí. «¡Otro avance HISTÓRICO hoy! Nuestros dos GRANDES amigos, Israel y el Reino de Marruecos, han acordado establecer relaciones diplomáticas plenas, ¡un

Facebook debe dividirse, dice el gobierno de Estados Unidos en una demanda innovadora

December 10, 2020 8:55 PM CNN

(CNN Business) — Docenas de estados y el gobierno federal demandaron a Facebook este miércoles en dos demandas antimonopolio. En la demanda, el gobierno alega que el gigante de las redes sociales abusó de su dominio en el mercado digital y se involucró en un comportamiento anticompetitivo. La Comisión Federal de Comercio, en particular, está

The Wan Chai connection: The Washington-accused drug lords, gun runners and dictators’ financiers tied to one Hong Kong district

December 10, 2020 8:47 PM CNN

The Hong Kong neighborhood of Wan Chai may be home to the most eclectic and densest concentration of US-sanctioned enterprises anywhere on the planet. In less space than a square mile, you’ve got offices tied to: an alleged financier for Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group; an individual accused of helping Iran acquire millions of dollars

Trump pide a la Corte Suprema que invalide millones de votos en cuatro estados

December 10, 2020 8:46 PM CNN

(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump pidió el miércoles a la Corte Suprema que bloqueara millones de votos de cuatro estados que votaron por el presidente electo Joe Biden. La solicitud de Trump llegó en un expediente ante el tribunal pidiendo intervenir en una demanda presentada por el fiscal general de Texas, Ken Paxton, que

Texas gang member executed after U.S. Supreme Court denies request for a delay

December 10, 2020 8:45 PM CNN

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — Brandon Bernard was executed by the federal government on Thursday at the Federal Correctional Center in Indiana, according to a pool report. Bernard, 40, was one of five street gang members convicted in Texas of killing Stacie and Todd Bagley — who were youth ministers — in 1999. The gunman, Christopher

Ahsoka Tano and Darth Vader join the growing live-action universe on Disney+

December 10, 2020 8:45 PM CNN

The live-action “Star Wars” universe that “The Mandalorian” launched into the streaming space is about to get a whole lot more crowded. Disney+ has ordered a spinoff series featuring Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, and Hayden Christensen is slated to reprise his role as Darth Vader in a previously announced Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel show. Disney

Australian Covid-19 vaccine trials ended after test subjects return ‘false positive’ HIV results

December 10, 2020 8:44 PM CNN

An Australian produced coronavirus vaccine candidate has been scrapped after trial participants returned false positive test results for HIV, developers announced Friday. The inoculation, which had yet to progress beyond Phase 1 trials, was being jointly developed by the University of Queensland and Australian biotech company CSL. Australia had hoped the vaccine would be available

Verificación de datos a la solicitud de Trump, llena de falsedades, ante la Corte Suprema

December 10, 2020 8:39 PM CNN

(CNN) –– El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, presentó una solicitud a la Corte Suprema este miércoles, la cual incluyó parte de las mismas afirmaciones falsas y engañosas que el mandatario ha publicado en Twitter. La solicitud busca que la Corte Suprema le permita a Trump intervenir en apoyo a una demanda presentada por

Taylor Swift revela un álbum sorpresa… justo para Navidad

December 10, 2020 8:26 PM CNN

(CNN) –– Estamos en temporada navideña y Taylor Swift tiene un regalo, que viene en forma de álbum. La cantante anunció este jueves que lanzará su noveno disco de estudio. Swift compartió la noticia de su álbum a través de sus redes sociales verificadas. I’m elated to tell you that my 9th studio album, and

A surfer was attacked and killed by a shark in Hawaii, forcing the suspension of a surfing competition

December 10, 2020 8:20 PM CNN

A surfer who was attacked by a shark in Hawaii on Tuesday has died, prompting the suspension a women’s professional surfing competition in Honolua Bay. The unidentified victim passed away early Wednesday evening, officials at Maui Memorial Medical Center told CNN. The 56-year-old man from Lahaina, a city in West Maui, was paddling out from

Biden told civil rights leaders in private meeting that progressives’ hopes for executive actions are ‘way beyond the bounds’ of his presidential authority

December 10, 2020 8:10 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden expressed skepticism about his powers to implement his agenda by executive action Tuesday in a private virtual meeting with civil rights leaders, according to a recording reported Thursday by The Intercept. Biden told a group of seven leaders of civil rights organizations that some progressive Democrats are urging executive actions that are

Biden told civil rights leaders in private meeting that progressives’ hopes for executive actions are ‘way beyond the bounds’ of his presidential authority

December 10, 2020 8:10 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden expressed skepticism about his powers to implement his agenda by executive action Tuesday in a private virtual meeting with civil rights leaders, according to a recording reported Thursday by The Intercept. Biden told a group of seven leaders of civil rights organizations that some progressive Democrats are urging executive actions that are

Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women

December 10, 2020 8:01 PM CNN

Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an American Women’s History Museum as part of the Smithsonian Institution, reasoning that the US does not need “separate but equal museums.” The National Museum of the American Latino legislation had passed the

Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women

December 10, 2020 8:01 PM CNN

Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an American Women’s History Museum as part of the Smithsonian Institution, reasoning that the US does not need “separate but equal museums.” The National Museum of the American Latino legislation had passed the

Trump announces Israel and Morocco to normalize relations

December 10, 2020 8:00 PM CNN

Morocco has become the fourth country in the Middle East and North African region to agree to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel, an 11th-hour foreign policy achievement for the lame duck Trump administration as it seeks to shore up regional support for Israel as a countermeasure to Iranian aggression. As part of the deal,

This sneak peek at Disney+ series ‘Loki’ is rather glorious

December 10, 2020 8:00 PM CNN

Tom Hiddleston is once again up to no good in the new trailer for Disney+’s new series “Loki.” The sneak peek was unveiled Thursday at Disney’s Investor Day. Set after ” Avengers: Endgame,””Loki” will follow the mischievous adventures of Thor’s brother as he is undoubtedly, much to his chagrin, reminded at every turn that he

Fire department finds new way to teach students about fire prevention during pandemic

December 10, 2020 7:48 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Washington Township, NJ (KYW) — When the coronavirus pandemic struck, fire departments suddenly lost the ability to go to schools to teach fire prevention. So one South Jersey department found another way. “When coronavirus hit, you know, we started thinking ahead and especially when it got later in

Auto repair workers bash cars as part of alleged insurance fraud scheme

December 10, 2020 7:38 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story White Plains, NY (WCBS) — The Westchester District Attorney says the “fix” was in at a half-dozen auto repair shops, where surveillance video captured workers deliberately damaging vehicles. As CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported Wednesday, it’s all part of an alleged insurance fraud. Auto repair shops in Westchester and

Biden’s pick to lead Pentagon faces questions about whether he’s right for the job

December 10, 2020 7:37 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Pentagon is already facing critics, who question his judgment while he served as the top US commander in the Middle East, an issue that could complicate Gen. Lloyd Austin‘s path to confirmation. Biden has called Austin “the person we need in this moment,” and other retired four-star generals

200 hospitals have been at full capacity, and 1/3 of all US hospitals are almost out of ICU space

December 10, 2020 7:28 PM CNN

More Americans who don’t even have coronavirus are suffering from soaring Covid-19 hospitalizations. Newly released data from the US Department of Health and Human Services show at least 200 hospitals were at full capacity last week. And in one third of all hospitals, more than 90% of all ICU beds were occupied. Coronavirus patients occupied

Acting director of ICE to step down at the end of December

December 10, 2020 7:12 PM CNN

The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is stepping down at the end of the month after a brief tenure as the head of the agency. Tony Pham, who assumed the post in August, called his time at ICE “the single highest honor of my career” in a statement on Thursday. “I am grateful

Black Panther will not be recast following Chadwick Boseman’s death

December 10, 2020 7:10 PM CNN

The legacy of the character Black Panther will continue on — but not with someone new in the iconic role. Marvel Studios said Thursday that it will not recast the character played by the late Chadwick Boseman. “(Boseman’s) portrayal of T’Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any

Body cam footage shows raid on former Florida Covid data scientist’s home

December 10, 2020 6:55 PM CNN

Florida state police released body camera videos Thursday afternoon showing officers waiting before they entered the home of a former state data scientist and the testy confrontation that followed when she exited — providing new context about a controversial police raid that has attracted national attention this week. Officers were serving a search warrant Monday

Body cam footage shows raid on former Florida Covid data scientist’s home

December 10, 2020 6:55 PM CNN

Florida state police released body camera videos Thursday afternoon showing officers waiting before they entered the home of a former state data scientist and the testy confrontation that followed when she exited — providing new context about a controversial police raid that has attracted national attention this week. Officers were serving a search warrant Monday

A Florida man just paid off the past dues for 114 families at risk of having their utilities shut off

December 10, 2020 6:42 PM CNN

A Florida business owner who was once down on his luck is giving back by covering the utility bills of 114 families who were facing disconnection. Michael Esmond’s generosity started last year when he paid the utility bills of 36 households in his community of Gulf Breeze. This year, with both Hurricane Sally and Covid-induced

The Kardashians ink new content deal with Hulu

December 10, 2020 6:41 PM CNN

The Kardashians are going to keep the content coming — to Hulu. The streaming service on Thursday announced that members of the Kardashian/Jenner brood will be working with Hulu as part of a multiyear deal. The announcement was made at Disney’s Investor Day, naming Kris Kardashian, Kim Kardashian West, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner

Nice rain in parts of town Thursday.

December 10, 2020 6:40 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Welcomed rain hit the area Thursday with the heavier amounts in Columbus, Deming and Las Cruces. Only .02″ was picked up at the El Paso Airport while the NE part of town accumulated .20″. Gradual clearing overnight with more sunshine tomorrow. The winds will be up a bit from the West at around 30-35 mph

State Department watchdog steps down after Pompeo rails at report on investigation into wife’s travel

December 10, 2020 6:30 PM CNN

State Department acting Inspector General Matthew Klimow is leaving his post earlier than expected after just a few months on the job, he told colleagues in a memo, a source at the Office of the Inspector General told CNN on Thursday. Klimow announced his departure the same day Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s department offered

Historic well discovered under mysterious sinkhole in Boston’s Ronan Park

December 10, 2020 6:28 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Boston (WBZ) — A mysterious sinkhole was discovered in Ronan Park by a resident over the weekend, and City of Boston Archeologist Joe Bagley revealed on Thursday that the sinkhole actually leads to a historic well from the 1800s. According to Bagley, this was discovered by lowering an

Detectives solve 1999 cold case murder of Jennifer Watkins

December 10, 2020 6:11 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Colorado Springs, CO (KCNC) — Colorado Springs police detectives have solved the cold case of a more than 20-year-old murder. The suspect was identified using familial DNA. In 1999, Jennifer Watkins was found dead under a stairwell in an area of Memorial Hospital that was under construction in

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