By SABINA NIKSIC Associated Press VISOKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — In Bosnia, a poor, Balkan country which habitually marginalizes people with disabilities, a soon-to-be-14-year-old girl, born without her lower left arm, pursues her dream of becoming an internationally recognized rhythmic gymnast. Sara Becarevic says she got enchanted with the demanding sport as a toddler, while watching
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VISOKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — In a story published December 3, 2021, about a Bosnian teen gymnast, The Associated Press reported the wrong spelling for a coach’s last name. She is Amina Lepic-Milivic.
Continue Reading WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A six-story condominium building that was the subject of structural complaints dating back to June 2020 has been evacuated in a Milwaukee suburb after engineers found the structure was in imminent danger of collapsing. Police and firefighters cleared the 48-unit Horizon West condominium building in Waukesha on Thursday night after an
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CNN, WEAR By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to reestablish a World War II-era civilian military force that he, not the Pentagon, would control. DeSantis pitched the idea Thursday as a way to further support the Florida National Guard during emergencies, like hurricanes. The Florida National Guard has also played a vital
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan. Personal Birth date: December 24, 1957 Birth place: Kandahar, Afghanistan Father: Abdul Ahad Karzai, politician Mother: Mother’s name unavailable publicly Marriage: Zinat Quraishi Karzai (1999-present) Children: daughter’s name unavailable publicly, 2016; Howsi, 2014; Malalai, 2012; Mirwais, 2007
Continue Reading Shelby Hoefling surprised her 96-year-old grandma, Patricia, with a trip to NYC and tickets to see the Rockettes. See her reaction.
Continue Reading Pumpkin pie has this toddler all shook up … literally shaking over his first bite ever of pumpkin. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports.
Continue Reading By Jodi Upchurch, CNN The White House decks the halls, a toddler takes an adorable first bite of pumpkin pie, and Jimmy Kimmel shares details from his “mildly frightening” Thanksgiving. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Jolly Jill Jill Biden reveals the White House Christmas decorations, spotlighting first responders and frontline workers with
Continue Reading By BEN FINLEY Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race has upheld the Republican candidate’s victory. The decision on Friday reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber. The certified results from the Nov. 2 election showed Republicans leading in 52 districts
Continue Reading SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Two Bulgarian military planes have landed in North Macedonia to return the remains of 45 people killed in a bus crash in Bulgaria ten days ago to their families for burial. The bus, with 52 people on board, mostly from North Macedonia, was returning from a trip to Istanbul, Turkey,
Continue Reading By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame has promoted defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman to replace Brian Kelly as head coach of the Fighting Irish. Freeman, 35, takes over less than a week after Kelly’s abrupt departure for LSU with the Irish still in contention for the College Football Playoff. After
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Mars exploration. The United States and the Soviet Union are the only two countries to land a spacecraft on Mars. Facts There have been nine successful US Mars landings: Viking 1 and Viking 2 (both 1976), Pathfinder (1997), Spirit and Opportunity (both 2004), Phoenix (2008), Curiosity (2012),
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Secretary of State John Kerry. Personal Birth date: December 11, 1943 Birth place: Aurora, Colorado Birth name: John Forbes Kerry Father: Richard Kerry, a Foreign Service officer Mother: Rosemary (Forbes) Kerry Marriages: Teresa Heinz (1995-present); Julia Thorne (1970-1988, divorced) Children: with Julia Thorne: Vanessa,
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Business There is still emergency rental assistance available for those struggling to cover their rent because of the pandemic. But some of that aid will soon be shifted to places that have run out of funds and still have people in need of help. The US Department of Treasury will begin
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN 50 Cent is sorry for poking fun at Madonna. The rapper and “Power” star recently mocked the icon for risque photos she posted of herself on Instagram showing her scantily-dressed on her bed. 50 Cent compared one of her photos to when a house falls on the Wicked Witch of the
Continue Reading CNNEE (CNN) — Un hombre de 50 años intentó hacer pasar un brazo falso de silicona en una clínica de vacunación de covid-19 como propio, en un intento de obtener un certificado de vacuna sin vacunarse realmente. El hombre fue atrapado por la enfermera cuando estaba a punto de administrar la vacuna en Biella, Piedmont.
Continue Reading By Jim Sciutto and Natasha Bertrand, CNN Russian forces have capabilities in place along the Ukraine border to carry out a swift and immediate invasion, including erecting supply lines such as medical units and fuel that could sustain a drawn-out conflict, should Moscow choose to invade, two sources familiar with the latest intelligence assessments told
Continue Reading CNN By Jim Sciutto and Natasha Bertrand, CNN Russian forces have capabilities in place along the Ukraine border to carry out a swift and immediate invasion, including erecting supply lines such as medical units and fuel that could sustain a drawn-out conflict, should Moscow choose to invade, two sources familiar with the latest intelligence assessments
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Syria is a Middle Eastern country sharing a border with Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey. About Syria (from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 187,437 sq km Population: 20,384,316 (July 2021 est.) Median age: 23.5 years old Capital: Damascus Ethnic Groups: Arab 50%, Alawite 15%, Kurd 10%, Levantine 10%, other 15% (includes Druze,
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 725,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because the hoods can open while the vehicles are moving. The recall covers certain 2019 Passports, 2016 through 2019 Pilots and 2017 through 2020 Ridgeline pickups. Honda says in documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators that the hood latch striker can become
Continue Reading By COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. A prosecutor described chilling moments that day when a teacher found a drawing of a gun, a person bleeding and the words
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Antony Sher, one of the most acclaimed Shakespearean actors of his generation, has died aged 72. The Royal Shakespeare Company announced Sher’s death on Friday. Sher had been diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. His husband, Royal Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Gregory Doran, took leave from
Continue Reading Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Estados Unidos añadió otros 210.000 puestos de trabajo a la economía en noviembre, mucho menos de lo esperado. Fue un resultado decepcionante, sobre todo si se tiene en cuenta que las contrataciones se produjeron antes de que la variante ómicron se convirtiera en una preocupación mundial. La tasa de desempleo
Continue Reading Safety expert Steve Wolf reacts to Alec Baldwin’s ABC interview detailing accounts of what happened in the moments prior to the fatal shooting on the set of the film “Rust” that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A U.N expert says contemporary forms of slavery exist in Sri Lanka, with vulnerable groups such as children, women, ethnic minorities and older people particularly affected. The U.N special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoyo Obokata, said at the end of a mission to
Continue Reading By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A U.N expert says contemporary forms of slavery exist in Sri Lanka, with vulnerable groups such as children, women, ethnic minorities and older people particularly affected. The U.N special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoyo Obokata, said at the end of a mission to
Continue Reading Good Morning! Happy Friday. The warm weather continues today with near-record high temperatures, sunny skies, and calm winds. Next week we will see a change in the weather pattern in the form of rain, wind, and cooler temperatures.
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Oh, the weather outside is…pleasant, actually. But I live in Los Angeles. If you don’t: Bundle up. It’s time for TV OT. Joyful, joyful Every year, there’s always at least one day where I find myself searching for the holiday joy those jewelry commercials tell me I should be feeling. My
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 725,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because the hoods can open while the vehicles are moving. The recall covers certain 2019 Passports, 2016 through 2019 Pilots and 2017 through 2020 Ridgeline pickups. Honda says in documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators that the hood latch striker can become
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The new “West Side Story” doesn’t entirely answer the most obvious question, which is why essentially remake a 60-year-old classic. Director Steven Spielberg nevertheless justifies the effort as a dazzling showcase for this generation’s talent, in a film whose ties to lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who died last month, adds to
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