StormTRACK Weather: A blast of cold air just in time for Christmas Eve
A cold front will drop south Wednesday and increase winds around 35 mph. The colder air will allow temperatures to dip into the 20s and teens across…
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Here’s what Trump’s attempt to upend the stimulus deal means
President Donald Trump’s surprise Tuesday night video cataloging his complaints about the massive — and painstakingly negotiated —…
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Marc Benioff of Salesforce is the CNN Business CEO of 2020
The year 2020, to put it mildly, was a challenging one for Corporate America. Still, some high-profile companies — and their leaders —…
Continue Reading KFC launches game console that keeps your chicken warm
Fast-food chain KFC has launched a new Intel-powered games console that comes with a built-in “chicken chamber” to keep your snacks warm.…
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ANÁLISIS | Trump se desboca con indultos, amenazas de veto y negación del covid
Washington (CNN) — La presidencia de Donald Trump está entrando en la historia de una forma que encarna sus excesos corruptos, con indultos para…
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3 things that could steal Christmas for Wall Street
Some of us are winding down for a period of holiday rest after a tumultuous year. But those who work in finance may not get much respite. Blame the…
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Trump goes on a rampage with pardons, veto threats and Covid denial
Donald Trump’s presidency is blazing into history in a way that epitomizes his corrupt excess, with pardons for cronies and war crimes,…
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These were CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2020
You know it’s been a remarkable year when a devastating global pandemic isn’t the only major story capturing people’s attention. In…
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Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
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Thousands of truck drivers scramble for tests at UK port after France eases blockade
Thousands of stranded truck drivers at the British port of Dover vented their anger Wednesday as they struggled to access coronavirus tests, after…
Continue Reading The pandemic is forcing older workers to retire early
America has gone from having the strongest job market in decades to the very opposite during the pandemic. For older workers who have lost their jobs…
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35 new El Paso virus deaths as active cases drop once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s health department reported 35 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday morning. The latest deceased include:…
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5 things to know for December 23: Stimulus, pardons, coronavirus, Israel, Walmart
There’s officially nowhere to run: Covid-19 is now on every continent, with Antarctica recording its first cases. Here’s what you need to…
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Trump announces wave of pardons, including Papadopoulos and former lawmakers Hunter and Collins
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of lame duck pardons, including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller’s…
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New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has…
Continue Reading Prospective jurors in George Floyd’s murder trial are asked to weigh in on Black Lives Matter protests
Prospective jurors in the upcoming criminal trial stemming from George Floyd’s death were sent a questionnaire asking them to weigh in on Black…
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How animals invaded the world of sport in 2020
A bit like cats meowing and dogs barking their way across the Internet, 2020 was a bumper year for animals in sport. Back in September, a blue macaw…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says he doesn’t want to cancel Christmas — he just wants people to ‘be more careful’
The high number of holiday travelers during the pandemic has the nation’s top infectious disease expert worried. “I know everyone wants…
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Trump administration considering granting Saudi prince legal immunity for alleged assassination plot, sources say
The Trump administration is considering granting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman legal immunity from a federal lawsuit alleging that he…
Continue Reading El telepredicador Pat Robertson dice que Trump vive en una ‘realidad alternativa’ y debería ‘seguir adelante’ y superar la derrota electoral
(CNN) — El telepredicador Pat Robertson, un destacado partidario conservador de Donald Trump, dijo el lunes que el presidente vive en una…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Ni Hollywood hubiera escrito la saga de Putin, Navalny y Trump
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Continue Reading El Congreso aprueba la creación de museos del Smithsonian sobre los latinos y la historia de las mujeres
(CNN) — El paquete legislativo aprobado por el Congreso el lunes por la noche también da luz verde a la creación de dos museos Smithsonian…
Continue Reading Acusan a la realeza británica de violar las regulaciones contra el covid-19 durante un paseo familiar
(CNN) — Algunos miembros de la familia real británica fueron fotografiados aparentemente contraviniendo las regulaciones por coronavirus del Reino…
Continue Reading Trump pone en duda el paquete de estímulo al pedirle al Congreso que lo enmiende
(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump dijo el martes que solicitó cambios en el proyecto de ley de alivio del coronavirus aprobado por el Congreso,…
Continue Reading Socially distanced Santa is the best thing to happen to Christmas
The pandemic’s silver linings have been few and far between — reduced work commutes for some, no racist uncle at Thanksgiving and now…
Continue Reading Georgia college student who broke Cayman Islands’ quarantine receives reduced sentence
The Georgia college student who broke Covid-19 quarantine rules in the Cayman Islands to visit her boyfriend has received reduced jail time after…
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With Trump’s time in office winding down, brace for a crazed Christmas news cycle
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The Christmas season…
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Chicagoans come to the rescue of woman whose Christmas tree was not delivered: ‘I was just overwhelmed with people’s kindness’
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — A Chicago woman is part of the most fragile population: mostly…
Continue Reading Police say assailants targeted 71-year-old grandmother Emma Wright when they shot into her house, killing her
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — There were growing questions Monday night surrounding the murder…
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2 hurt in crash that shut down Loop 375 at Pellicano for couple hours
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were injured in a multi-car crash Tuesday evening that led to the shutdown of Loop 375 South near Pellicano for more…
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