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Ten years ago I watched as protesters toppled Egypt’s brutal regime. Now their hopes of a new era of freedom lie in tatters

February 11, 2021 6:16 AM CNN

“They’re going room to room, we have to get out.” A few days after the revolutionary high of the 2011 anti-regime protests in Cairo, demanding the resignation of then Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the mood had shifted. Pro-government thugs were unleashed into the crowds. They started targeting demonstrators, journalists covering the events, and Westerners. Some

New Covid-19 variants are threatening the economic recovery

February 11, 2021 6:03 AM CNN

New variants of Covid-19 sweeping the world aren’t just throwing a wrench in government vaccination plans and efforts to stay ahead of the pandemic. They’re also complicating the economic recovery, as leaders acknowledge they can’t commit to easing restrictions later this year without a clearer picture of where infections are headed. What’s happening: German Chancellor

Black History Month: Paul Robeson

February 11, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man – an athlete, actor, author, lawyer, singer and activist whose talent was undeniable and whose outspokenness almost killed his career. An All-American football star at Rutgers University, where he was class valedictorian, Robeson earned a law degree at Columbia and worked for a New York City law firm

30 new El Paso virus deaths, including woman in 20s

February 11, 2021 5:41 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 30 coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, with health officials acknowledging some of these deaths happened over the past six months. The death toll in El Paso County now stands at 1,816. The latest deaths included: 1 woman in her 20s 4 men in their 60s5 women

China’s clampdown on harmful emissions puts ozone layer rescue back on track

February 11, 2021 5:33 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some good news: when people put their mind to it, they can act on climate. Research published on Wednesday has shown a significant drop in emissions of a banned ozone-depleting chemical after China clamped down on its illegal production. As a result of this drop, the recovery of the ozone layer has resumed. The

Trump advisers say he hasn’t shown remorse for the insurrection and relationship with Pence remains damaged

February 11, 2021 5:11 AM CNN

Advisers to former President Donald Trump say he still has not expressed remorse for the siege at the US Capitol, which could end up being important for Senate jurors to consider after House impeachment managers on Wednesday released new video of the violent mob’s assault on January 6. One of the new clips show then-Vice

CDC expected to release new guidelines for reopening schools

February 11, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to school during the coronavirus pandemic. The Biden administration is pushing to reopen schools, an issue some view as being tied to the reopening of the economy and a return to normal

New details on Capitol’s day of terror are devastating indictment of Trump

February 11, 2021 5:09 AM CNN

Impeachment prosecutors took senators on a wrenching journey inside the horror of the US Capitol insurrection, making a devastating case that Donald Trump had plotted, incited and celebrated a vile crime against the United States. Their previously unseen video evidence showed a bloodthirsty mob defiling Congress, heroism from overpowered police officers pleading for backup, high-profile

Biden administration is ‘not where we want to be’ on genetic sequencing of Covid-19 variants

February 11, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

With coronavirus variants posing a serious threat to President Joe Biden’s efforts to contain the pandemic, a Biden official tells CNN that the administration is still simply “not where we want to be” on surveillance of mutations in the US — and simultaneously worried that Americans will grow increasingly complacent about the virus. “We are

Larry Flynt, founder of Hustler magazine, dies at 78

February 11, 2021 4:55 AM CNN Newsource

Larry Flynt, the “Hustler” magazine founder and outspoken First Amendment activist who built an adult entertainment empire, died Wednesday at his Hollywood Hills home, his nephew, Jimmy Flynt Jr., tells CNN. He was 78. His exact cause of death was not disclosed, but Flynt Jr. said his uncle had been in frail health for much

Anger inside the New York Times as divided newsroom erupts in debate over recent controversies

February 11, 2021 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

The New York Times is familiar with breaking some of the biggest stories related to culture, race, and gender. But events over the past several weeks reveal that the nation’s paper of record is largely divided when it discovers such issues sitting in its own backyard. The announcement Friday of the departure of two high-profile

El músico Carlos Mejía Godoy afirma que una propuesta legislativa busca robarle sus creaciones

February 11, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — Carlos Mejía Godoy, autor de canciones emblemáticas de la Revolución Sandinista que derrocó a Anastasio Somoza en 1979, rechazó este miércoles, a través de un video divulgado en sus redes sociales, el proyecto de ley «que declara la bandera, el himno, el sello, las canciones, los documentos escritos, gráficos y audiovisuales del

Britt Reid is no longer employed by Kansas City Chiefs, according to reports

February 11, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid is no longer employed by the team, according to reports by ESPN and the NFL Network. Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was placed on administrative leave after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash last Thursday. The crash left a 5-year-old girl in critical

5 things to know for February 11: Impeachment, Capitol riot, Covid-19, India, Myanmar

February 11, 2021 4:17 AM CNN

There’s a new busiest air travel route right now, and it’s not what you’d expect. No, it’s not Dubai to London, or Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. It’s … Orlando to San Juan. (Which, yes, is classified as international.) Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You

Harvard Law Review elects its first Muslim president

February 11, 2021 4:16 AM CNN Newsource

The Harvard Law Review has elected Hassaan Shahawy, a Los Angeles born and bred Egyptian American, as the first Muslim president in its 134-year history. Jennifer Heath, the program administrator and information systems manager at the publication, confirmed that Shahawy is the first Muslim president. Founded in 1887 by future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis

Use of troops in vaccination effort is off to a slow start

February 11, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration’s rollout out of active-duty troops to boost vaccination capacity is off to a slow start as the Federal Emergency Management Agency sorts through requests from individual states, according to multiple defense officials. FEMA initially anticipated that as many as 10,000 troops would be used in the effort, but so far barely a

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 11 de febrero: Videos sobre el ataque al Capitolio marcan el juicio político

February 11, 2021 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

Usar dos mascarillas puede bloquear el escape de más del 92% de las partículas. Más de 11 millones de personas podrían perder los subsidios por desempleo. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. 1 Fuertes videos sobre el ataque al Capitolio marcan el juicio político de Trump Los fiscales

El presidente del Comité Organizador de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 renunciará tras declaraciones sexistas

February 11, 2021 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

Tokio (CNN) — El presidente del Comité Organizador de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020, Yoshiro Mori, dimitirá después de que comentarios sexistas que hizo sobre las mujeres se filtraran a los medios japoneses la semana pasada, informó el jueves la emisora pública japonesa NHK, citando fuentes. Mori dijo en una reunión de la junta

New coronavirus variants keep popping up. Here’s what we know about them

February 11, 2021 3:47 AM CNN Newsource

A variant suspected of helping fuel a surge of coronavirus in Brazil’s Amazon region shows up in Minnesota. Another that’s been worrying officials in South Africa pops up in two places in South Carolina and, just days later, in Maryland. Scientists are not surprised to see the coronavirus changing and evolving — it’s what viruses

With coronavirus variants here, should I still get the vaccine? Dr. Wen weighs in

February 11, 2021 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

While vaccinations are ramping up across the United States and many parts of the world, some preliminary studies have suggested the current vaccines may not be as effective with emerging coronavirus variants. With companies looking to develop booster shots that target these variants, some have asked — should I wait before I get the vaccine

Iván Duque en Conclusiones sobre regularización de venezolanos: «No podíamos seguir con la situación como va»

February 11, 2021 3:27 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Iván Duque, explicó este miércoles en entrevista con Fernando del Rincón en «Conclusiones» de CNN en Español en qué consiste el Estatuto de Protección Temporal que cobijaría a alrededor de un millón de migrantes venezolanos que actualmente están en territorio colombiano en situación irregular. El presidente dijo que actualmente

Couples everywhere: Here’s why you (or they) can’t ever find anything. It’s not your fault

February 11, 2021 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

“Where are the stamps?” I asked my wife. “I can’t believe you are asking me. They are right where they always are,” she yelled from across the room. This does nothing to help me in my quest. The stamps are nowhere to be found. My wife and I engage in this dance, a common couple’s

Las personas completamente vacunadas pueden saltarse la cuarentena de covid, dicen los CDC

February 11, 2021 3:05 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Las personas que han sido vacunadas por completo contra el coronavirus en Estados Unidos –en este momento eso significa con dos dosis de la vacuna de Pfizer/BioNTech o de Moderna– pueden omitir la cuarentena si han sido expuestas a alguien infectado con el virus, dijeron el miércoles los Centros para el Control y

Lindsey Vonn discuss challenges facing Olympians, her ‘struggles’ after retirement and athlete activism

February 11, 2021 3:03 AM CNN Newsource

If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about setbacks, it’s Lindsey Vonn. After countless injuries led to missing out on Olympics, world championships and world records, it was only her immense mental strength to push through the pain barrier with a body “broken beyond repair” that she retired two years ago as

Defending champion Sofia Kenin moved to tears after Australian Open defeat

February 11, 2021 2:41 AM CNN Newsource

Sofia Kenin‘s bid to defend her Australian Open title ended in disappointment on Thursday after she was knocked out of the tournament by world No. 65 Kaia Kanepi. The American, who was moved to tears in her post-match press conference, looked way off her best and was beaten in straight sets 6-3 6-2 in just

Muere Larry Flynt, fundador de la revista «Hustler», a los 78 años

February 11, 2021 2:38 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) –– Larry Flynt, el fundador de la revista Hustler y activista vocal de la Primera Enmienda que construyó un imperio de entretenimiento para adultos, murió este miércoles en su casa de Hollywood Hills, confirmó a CNN su sobrino Jimmy Flynt Jr. Tenía 78 años. La causa exacta de su muerte no fue revelada. Sin

La variante detectada primero en el Reino Unido «va a barrer el mundo», advierte la jefa del programa de vigilancia genética

February 11, 2021 2:38 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — La variante del coronavirus detectada primero en el Reino Unido que ha «barrido el país» «va a barrer el mundo con toda probabilidad», dijo Sharon Peacock, directora del consorcio Covid-19 Genomics UK, a la BBC el miércoles. La cepa de coronavirus altamente transmisible se identificó por primera vez en septiembre de 2020, en

México autoriza uso de emergencia de dos vacunas chinas contra el coronavirus

February 11, 2021 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — México aprobó el uso de emergencia de las vacunas contra el coronavirus CanSino y Sinovac fabricadas por China, anunció el miércoles el subsecretario de Salud del país, Hugo López-Gatell. México tiene la mayor letalidad por covid-19 entre las 20 naciones más afectadas, según la Universidad Johns Hopkins López-Gatell dijo que la Comisión Federal

Shooting suspect at Minnesota clinic threatened violence at the facility in 2018, police report says

February 11, 2021 2:15 AM CNN Newsource

The man accused of killing one person and wounding four others in a shooting at a Minnesota health care clinic had threatened a mass shooting at the same health care center in 2018, according to a police report obtained by CNN. Gregory Ulrich, 67, is accused of shooting five people at the Allina Health Care

McDonald’s devuelve un viejo favorito a su menú después de una revuelta de clientes

February 11, 2021 2:13 AM CNN Newsource

Nueva York (CNN Business) — McDonald’s escuchó las quejas y ha decidido traer de vuelta la bebida Hi-C Orange, favorita de los clientes, después de una ausencia de casi cuatro años de las fuentes de sodas. McDonald’s traerá de vuelta la bebida Hi-C Orange en los próximos meses. La bebida de color naranja comenzará a

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