American Music Awards 2021: See who got nominated
Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine says he was “startled” after a fan jumped onstage and grabbed him after the incident went viral on TikTok. HLN’s Melissa Knowles explains.
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72% of unvaccinated workers vow to quit if ordered to get vaccinated
By Chris Isidore and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Business A large number of unvaccinated workers say they’ll quit their jobs if their employers follow upcoming federal rules to battle the Covid-19 pandemic. A survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a think tank concentrating on health issues, found 37% of unvaccinated workers say they will quit their
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UCLA presents new challenge for Utah’s run defense
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has struggled with its run defense this season after leading the Pac-12 in that category for the past three seasons. The Utes get another big test on Saturday against UCLA, a team that ranks second in the league in rushing yards per game. UCLA
Continue Reading Biden unveils details of his $1.7T economic plan – here’s what’s in it
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century. As he prepares to push that message at a pair of global summits, his case could hinge on what’s happening in Washington, where he was struggling to finalize a major domestic legislative package. After a
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Polish parliament debates anti-LGBT legislative proposal
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish lawmakers have held an emotional debate on proposed legislation dubbed “Stop LGBT,” which would ban pride parades and other public gatherings deemed to “promote” same-sex relationships. The lawmakers are due to vote Friday on whether to reject or continue work on the proposal, which is
Continue Reading UK: Demon-obsessed teen gets 35 years in slaying of sisters
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A 19-year-old British man obsessed with demons has been sentenced to serve at least 35 years in prison for murdering two sisters, in the belief that the killings would help him win a lottery jackpot. Judge Philippa Whipple sentenced Danyal Hussein Thursday in the stabbing deaths of
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Emiten alerta de tornado para gran parte de Florida
CNNEE (CNN) — Una alerta de tornado está vigente hasta las 5 pm EDT para una gran parte de Florida, incluidos Tampa, Sarasota, Gainesville y Jacksonville, según el Centro de Predicción de Tormentas. La alerta cubre a más de 9 millones de personas en todo el estado. Se esperan algunos tornados, granizo grande y ráfagas
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Amphitheater excavation unearths cell where gladiators waited for death fights
By Hannah Ryan, CNN A major insight into how Romans residing on the southeastern English coast would have lived has been revealed by the excavation of a historic amphitheater, where thousands would have once gathered to witness gladiatorial combat, wild animal hunts and executions. English Heritage archaeologists working in Richborough, Kent discovered a cell within
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Biden heads to Europe with a bit less shine and his economic agenda on the line back home
CNN, POOL By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departs this week on his second foreign trip under markedly different circumstances than his first. June’s three-stop tour of Europe was a parade of “America is back” reassurances, but this week’s excursion to summits in Italy and the United Kingdom will reflect a more workmanlike attempt
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Interior preps guidelines for Native youth service corps
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The Interior Department on Thursday issued draft guidelines for a new conservation corps that will allow Native youth to work on projects that benefit their own communities. The department scheduled a series of consultations to get feedback on the guidelines from Native American tribes, Alaska Native corporations and Native Hawaiians. The
Continue Reading Top military leader says China’s hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world’
CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN China’s test of a hypersonic missile over the summer “went around the world,” the second most senior US general said in an interview released Tuesday, shedding new details on the test and warning that China might one day be able to launch a surprise nuclear attack on the United States.
Continue Reading Assault on flight attendant ‘one of the worst’ in airline’s history, American Airlines CEO says
By Pete Muntean, CNN A coast-to-coast flight was diverted to Denver on Wednesday night after a passenger “physically assaulted a flight attendant,” American Airlines said in a statement. Flight 976 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Santa Ana, California, landed in Denver safely where police “removed and apprehended the passenger,”
Continue Reading Assault on flight attendant ‘one of the worst’ in airline’s history, American Airlines CEO says
Delta Airlines is opening a TSA Precheck express lobby and bag drop with new facial recognition technology.
Continue Reading Norway sees rising infections, braces for winter virus wave
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A top Norwegian health official said the Scandinavian country “must be prepared for a bigger wave” as Norway has seen a surge in COVID-19 infections. In northern Norway, the Arctic city of Tromsoe on Thursday was reporting its highest number of new daily infections in the pandemic. It was recommending that
Continue Reading Teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo leads AMA nominees in her debut
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo is having a sweet year as the leading nominee at the American Music Awards in the first year she’s eligible. The Disney actress and singer-songwriter broke out with hits from her 2021 debut record “Sour,” which led to seven nominations at the AMAs, including artist
Continue Reading Prominent theologian and Trump critic Russell Moore warns that ex-president could win again
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Public theologian Russell Moore, a prominent evangelical leader who was an early critic of Donald Trump, says he doesn’t see support for the former GOP president waning and warns that it is “entirely possible” that Trump could seek the White House again and win. “I don’t think he’s had any change
Continue Reading Study: 10 UNESCO forests emit more C02 than they soak up
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A U.N.-backed report says sites containing some of the world’s most treasured forests, including the Yosemite National Park in the U.S., have been emitting more heat-trapping carbon dioxide than they have absorbed in recent years. According to the report released Thursday, factors like logging, wildfires and clearance
Continue Reading Former Justice Department official who backed unfounded voter fraud claims parts with lawyer
By Ryan Nobles and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Former Justice Department official Jeffery Clark, who is scheduled to testify on Friday before the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, has parted ways with his attorney Robert Driscoll, according to a person familiar with his representation. It is not clear who is representing Clark now
Continue Reading Skypod firm in UAE tied to investment company flagged abroad
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A company in the United Arab Emirates hopes to sell its electric pod transit system that it now tests in Sharjah. However, the firm uSky has ties back to a Belarusian investment company called SkyWay that has seen multiple nations in Europe and elsewhere
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Skypod firm in UAE tied to investment company flagged abroad
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A company in the United Arab Emirates hopes to sell its electric pod transit system that it now tests in Sharjah. However, the firm uSky has ties back to a Belarusian investment company called SkyWay that has seen multiple nations in Europe and elsewhere
Continue Reading READ: White House details Build Back Better spending framework
By CNN President Joe Biden is set to announce the $1.75 trillion framework on his economic and climate agenda Thursday as he addresses the House Democratic caucus. “The President believes the framework will earn the support of all 50 Democratic senators and pass the House. This morning, the President will make the case for this
Continue Reading Garland defends school violence memo against GOP criticism
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland has defended a Justice Department memo aimed at combating threats and violence against teachers, administrators and other school officials. Congressional Republicans are insisting Garland rescind the directive, but he’s signaling he has no plans to do so despite their criticism. The memo took
Continue Reading Schools debate: Gifted and talented, or racist and elitist?
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Public school programs for the gifted and talented are getting increased scrutiny as critics denounce them as modern-day segregation and push for broader access or outright elimination. Black, Latino and Native American parents have charged that exclusive programs underscore inequities in an educational system that
Continue Reading La economía de Estados Unidos creció a una tasa anualizada de solo 2% en el tercer trimestre
CNNEE (CNN) — Este verano en EE.UU., la recuperación económica estadounidense se topó con un obstáculo. La economía estadounidense creció a una tasa anualizada de solo 2% en el tercer trimestre, informó el jueves la Oficina de Análisis Económico. La variante delta altamente infecciosa del coronavirus, el caos de la cadena de suministro, la escasez
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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing. The games took place February 4-20, 2022. The Paralympics took place March 4-13, 2022. Facts Beijing is the capital of China, and its population is over 20 million. It is one of the largest cities in the world. Beijing is the
Continue Reading Howard Dean Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. Personal Birth date: November 17, 1948 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Howard Brush Dean III Father: Howard Brush Dean Jr, a stockbroker Mother: Andrea (Maitland) Dean Marriage: Dr. Judith (Judy) Steinberg (1981-present) Children: Anne and Paul
Continue Reading Jury hears opening statements in trial over whether Charlottesville Unite the Right rally was intended to spur violence
By Mark Morales, Dakin Andone, Aya Elamroussi and Amir Vera, CNN Opening statements began Thursday in the civil lawsuit filed against organizers of the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia — four years after one person died and dozens were injured in the chaos that ensued as White nationalists, White supremacists and counterprotesters
Continue Reading Detained Americans Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at some recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. For information about missing Americans, see Robert Levinson Fast Facts or POW/MIA in Iraq and Afghanistan Fast Facts. Currently Detained Americans China Mark SwidanNovember 13, 2012 – Swidan, a businessman from Texas, is arrested on drug related charges by
Continue Reading No. 17 Pitt tries to keep momentum going against Hurricanes
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — No. 17 Pittsburgh will try to take another step toward the ACC Coast Division title when the Panthers face Miami. Pitt is 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the ACC after beating ACC power Clemson. The Panthers are led by senior quarterback Kenny Pickett, who has thrown
Continue Reading Women have been overlooked in the history of alcohol. This author set out to change that
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The cosmo, the appletini, a glass of rosé — these are the cloyingly sweet and pastel-colored beverages stereotypically associated with women. In a culture where feminine drinks are seen as lesser and wine moms and party girls are relentlessly judged, author Mallory O’Meara has set out to topple double standards. “All drinks
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