US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000…
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US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000…
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Fact check on Sen. Rick Scott blaming government spending on inflation
CNN, WJLA, WLOS, KRIS, WXIX, WWTV, WABC, WEWS, BLOOMBERG, GETTY, ENERGY DEPT By Tara Subramaniam Since the summer, when inflation reached a 13-year…
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Cuthbert back in Wales rugby team after 4-year absence
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Alex Cuthbert will make his first appearance for Wales in four years as one of five changes for the rugby test against Fiji…
Continue Reading Despite Croatia’s virus surge, Russians fly in to get jabs
By DARKO BANDIC Associated Press ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Despite its infection surge, Croatia is becoming a new favored destination for Russians…
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Higher gas prices and heating costs will hurt low-income families the most this winter
Opinion by Mark Wolfe for CNN Business Perspectives Last month, several senators called on the Biden administration to take action to lower energy…
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StormTRACK Weather: Slight cooler temperatures Wednesday
Good Morning! A cold front will arrive this morning and bring slightly cooler temperatures to the area. The weak cold front will increase winds to 15…
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Wendy Williams says her health has been a ‘hot topic’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Wendy Williams misses her audience. The talk show host recently posted a health update on the “Wendy Williams…
Continue Reading Florida sheriff says department lost 9 employees to COVID-19
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — COVID-19 has had a staggering impact on the sheriff’s department in Broward County, Florida. During a memorial service…
Continue Reading PSG player Aminata Diallo arrested after attack on teammate
PARIS (AP) — Prosecutors say Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo was taken into police custody in connection with an attack on one of her…
Continue Reading Father gets 28 years for leaving girl to die in burning car
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man who left his 19-month-old daughter to die in a burning car during a police chase was given 28 years…
Continue Reading ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ isn’t a very good boy in a live-action version
The crimson canine from the beloved children’s books stars alongside Jack Whitehall, Darby Camp, Tony Hale, and John Cleese. David Daniel has a…
Continue Reading ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ isn’t a very good boy in a live-action version
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is a big boy, but not a particularly good one, in a live-action adventure that…
Continue Reading Bella Hadid shares tearful selfies and mental health message
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Bella Hadid is getting real about her mental health. In a lengthy Instagram post Tuesday, the model shared some tearful…
Continue Reading George Floyd biography to be published in May 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Washington Post reporters are working on a biography of George Floyd, from his family history in the tobacco fields of North…
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Nearly 1 million kids ages 5 to 11 expected to receive first Covid vaccine dose by end of Wednesday
By Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN Approximately 900,000 children ages 5 through 11 are expected to have received a first dose of the Pfizer…
Continue Reading Nearly 1 million kids ages 5 to 11 expected to receive first Covid vaccine dose by end of Wednesday
By Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN Approximately 900,000 children ages 5 through 11 are expected to have received a first dose of the Pfizer…
Continue Reading Rivian is America’s biggest IPO since Facebook
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Rivian, the electric vehicle maker backed by Amazon and Ford, made its Wall Street debut on Wednesday, surrounded by…
Continue Reading Biden administration to announce deal to provide J&J Covid-19 vaccine to people in conflict zones and humanitarian settings
CNN, CDC, NIAID, POOL, CDC/NIAID By Arlette Saenz, CNN The Biden administration will announce on Wednesday a new deal it brokered with Johnson &…
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Biden administration announces deal to provide J&J Covid-19 vaccine to people in conflict zones and humanitarian settings
By Arlette Saenz, Kate Sullivan and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new deal it brokered with Johnson &…
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Tips for calming your child’s nerves while they get a Covid-19 vaccine
EL PASO, Texas — The news of a Covid-19 vaccine now readily available for kids five to eleven may be welcome news for parents but the thought of…
Continue Reading Newspaper’s lawyer: Meghan knew letter to father might leak
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Lawyers for a British newspaper publisher say the Duchess of Sussex crafted a letter to her…
Continue Reading Lofven steps down, paving way for Sweden’s 1st female PM
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has stepped down after seven years in office. Lofven will continue as as caretaker…
Continue Reading Counting down in style: What’s new in Advent calendars
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press For lovers of Advent calendars, there are lots of new offerings to count down to Christmas. Show up with one for…
Continue Reading Augmented reality project brings Olympics birthplace to life
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Microsoft has launched a digital immersive tour at the ancient…
Continue Reading Augmented reality project brings Olympics birthplace to life
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Microsoft has launched a digital immersive tour at the ancient…
Continue Reading Albania’s ex-top prosecutor sentenced over corruption
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — An Albanian Appeals Court has sentenced the country’s former chief prosecutor to two…
Continue Reading Taliban urge ex-Afghan military pilots to stay, serve nation
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top Taliban official has urged former Afghan military pilots to remain in the country, saying…
Continue Reading Italy issues warrant for grandfather of cable car survivor
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — An Italian judge has issued an international arrest warrant for the Israeli grandfather of a…
Continue Reading ‘Strong’ start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
By ZEKE MILLER and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaign to vaccinate elementary school age children in the U.S. is off to a…
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