NASA launches mission to crash into a near-Earth asteroid to try to change its motion in space
CA: NASA launches Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission
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NASA launches mission to crash into a near-Earth asteroid to try to change its motion in space
NASA launches rocket with goal of crashing it into an asteroid to see if it can change its course.
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Israel, Morocco ink defense deal after normalizing ties
By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Israel and Morocco have signed a landmark agreement that lays the foundation for security cooperation, intelligence sharing, and future arms sales. The memorandum of understanding is the centerpiece of a visit this week by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to Morocco. Morocco and Israel established
Continue Reading What we know about jury deliberations in the Ahmaud Arbery killing trial
CNN’s Chris Cuomo presses defense attorney Kevin Gough over his attempt to ban Black pastors from the courtroom during the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Continue Reading Guilty verdicts in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers met with relief and joy in Georgia and beyond
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig analyzes the prosecutor’s rebuttal about the self-defense claim made in the Ahmaud Arbery trial.
Continue Reading Guilty verdicts in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers met with relief and joy in Georgia and beyond
By Eliott C. McLaughlin, Devon M. Sayers, Alta Spells and Steve Almasy, CNN A jury Wednesday found three White men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, guilty on multiple murder counts, as well as other charges. The verdict, delivered by nine White women, two White men and one Black man, came after more than 11
Continue Reading Ahmaud Arbery’s mother expresses gratitude Thanksgiving morning, saying, ‘We finally got justice’
Wanda Cooper Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, reacts to the moment when a jury found Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael, and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. guilty for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in February 2020.
Continue Reading Guilty verdicts in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers met with relief and joy in Georgia and beyond
A jury has found Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael, and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in February 2020.
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Benzema gets 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case
By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY Associated Press VERSAILLES, France (AP) — France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been given a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros ($84,000) in a sex-tape case that rocked French soccer. Benzema was found guilty of being involved in an attempt in 2015 to blackmail France teammate
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Famous basketball announcer Dick Vitale, who is battling cancer, emotional upon return
By CNN Sport Staff Famous college basketball announcer Dick Vitale could not hold back the emotion as he returned to commentating on Tuesday night. Last month, Vitale announced that he has lymphoma and would undergo six months of chemotherapy. And on Tuesday night, an emotional Vitale returned to the commentary booth for ESPN’s coverage of
Continue Reading Famous basketball announcer Dick Vitale, who is battling cancer, emotional upon return
College basketball announcer Dick Vitale could not hold back his emotions as he returned to commentating for the first time since announcing that he has lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.
Continue Reading Sweden’s first female prime minister quits hours later
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Hours after being tapped as Sweden’s prime minister, Magdalena Andersson has resigned after suffering a budget defeat in parliament and its coalition partner left the two-party minority government. ”For me, it is about respect, but I also do not want to lead a government where
Continue Reading NFL teams on Thanksgiving schedule all coming off loss
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Maybe the NFL teams set to play on Thanksgiving got caught looking ahead to the holiday extravaganza. All six squads playing on Thursday lost in their lead-up to the Thanksgiving game, marking the first time since 2001 that every team playing on the holiday lost its previous contest.
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From equine to play: 10 nontraditional therapies
Ro compiled a list of 10 nontraditional therapies to treat a variety of health conditions using various scientific and medical studies and websites.
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Highest-paying metros for accountants
Testing.org analyzed data from occupational wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the metropolitan areas with the highest salaries for accountants and auditors.
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10 of the smelliest cheeses in the world (and why they stink)
Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the smelliest cheeses in the world, being sure to note why they stink, using information found on food and farming sites.
Continue Reading Benzema gets 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case
By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY Associated Press VERSAILLES, France (AP) — France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been given a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros ($84,000) in a sex-tape case that rocked French soccer. Benzema was found guilty of being involved in an attempt in 2015 to blackmail France teammate
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Climate change’s impact on the wine industry
Wineries across the world faced devastating weather events in addition to the constant rising temperatures year to year. Stacker curated a list of how climate change affects each bottle of wine—and how wineries are working to combat climate change.
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States with the highest flu vaccination rates
Stacker examined the CDC’s Influenza Seasons Vaccination Coverage Trend Report to determine the states with the highest rates of influenza vaccination.
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What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted to check out the gift shop at the end of our visit. “Mom, this isn’t the accessible entrance,” my 7-year-old son said. “You need to ask someone
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What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted to check out the gift shop at the end of our visit. “Mom, this isn’t the accessible entrance,” my 7-year-old son said. “You need to ask someone
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Covid surge threatens Europe’s economic recovery
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business A resurgence of coronavirus cases across Europe is feeding fears that the region’s strong economic recovery from the pandemic could be jeopardized by another tough winter. So far, the new Covid-19 wave is having only a limited impact on business activity in the 19 countries that use the euro. The
Continue Reading Qatar detains 2 Norway journalists amid World Cup coverage
By JON GAMBRELL and JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two journalists from Norwegian state television were arrested and held for over 30 hours by security forces in Qatar before being freed. The arrest of the journalists from NRK came while they reported on the upcoming FIFA World Cup. They
Continue Reading Qatar detains 2 Norway journalists amid World Cup coverage
By JON GAMBRELL and JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two journalists from Norwegian state television were arrested and held for over 30 hours by security forces in Qatar before being freed. The arrest of the journalists from NRK came while they reported on the upcoming FIFA World Cup. They
Continue Reading Los viajes en temporada navideña siempre son una pesadilla, pero este año será peor
Mariana Toro Nueva York (CNN Business) — La temporada de viajes navideños ha tenido un comienzo relativamente suave, con buen clima y pocos vuelos cancelados. Pero a muchos en la industria les preocupa que la suerte no dure hasta que termine la temporada navideña, justo después del Año Nuevo. Las principales aerolíneas estadounidenses operan con
Continue Reading New study reveals fatal heart attack or stroke could be first sign of cardiovascular disease in some smokers
EL PASO, Texas – The American Heart Association has published a new study revealing that a fatal heart attack or stroke could be the first sign of cardiovascular disease in some smokers. ABC-7 spoke with local cardiovascular medicine Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee about the study’s findings. Mukherjee is Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at
Continue Reading Germany’s incoming government unveils plans to legalize cannabis and phase out coal
By Sheena McKenzie, CNN Three German political parties have sealed a deal for a new government, with left-leaning Olaf Scholz the proposed next chancellor following lengthy coalition negotiations and a historic election that sees Angela Merkel stepping down after 16 years at the helm. The incoming government’s vision for Germany includes plans to legalize cannabis.
Continue Reading German parties reach deal for government to end Merkel era
By FRANK JORDANS and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Three German parties have reached a deal to form a new government that will end the era of longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel. That’s according to Olaf Scholz, who is poised to replace her. Scholz said he expects that members of the parties will give
Continue Reading El Pentágono anuncia planes para coordinar los informes y análisis de ovnis
olivertapia . Esto(CNN) — El Departamento de Defensa anunció sus planes para agilizar la recopilación y el análisis de informes de ovnis en todo el gobierno el martes. Esto luego del reconocimiento del gobierno a principios de este año de que vale la pena estudiar estos informes y que pueden representar una amenaza para la
Continue Reading Australia’s Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes. Scientists on Tuesday night recorded the corals fertilizing billions of offspring by casting sperm and eggs into the Pacific Ocean off the Queensland state coastal city of Cairns.
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