Texas skydiving instructor dies after parachute fails to open
By Chris Boyette and Andy Rose, CNN A skydiving instructor whose parachute did not open during a jump on Saturday has died, according to the Texas…
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China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed over Taiwan deal
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China says it will sanction Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin, two U.S. defense contractors that previously faced…
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Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 21 de febrero: La diplomacia abre la posibilidad de una cumbre entre Biden y Putin
olivertapia Siguen los esfuerzos diplomáticos para evitar una escalada militar en Ucrania. Incendios en el norte de Argentina. Hará mucho frío en…
Continue Reading Jury in federal hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers excused after first day of deliberations
By Jason Hanna, CNN After deliberating for a little more than two and a half hours, the jury in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men…
Continue Reading EU vows to help prevent the possible breakup of Bosnia
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat says the bloc is ready to use all tools available to prevent…
Continue Reading Juwan Howard, entrenador en jefe de Michigan, lanza un puñetazo a rival al final de un juego de baloncesto universitario
olivertapia (CNN) — El entrenador en jefe de baloncesto masculino de la Universidad de Michigan, Juwan Howard, lanzó un puñetazo mientras…
Continue Reading Australia demands answers from China over alleged laser incident at sea
By Brad Lendon, CNN Australia is demanding China investigate the alleged use of a laser to “illuminate” an Australian jet in waters off…
Continue Reading Justin Bieber da positivo por covid-19, reprograma show en Las Vegas
olivertapia (CNN) — Justin Bieber tiene un caso leve de covid-19, le dijo a CNN un representante del cantante. Justin Bieber tenía programado…
Continue Reading La hermana de Bernie Madoff y su esposo mueren en aparente asesinato-suicidio
olivertapia (CNN) — La hermana del infame estafador Ponzi Bernie Madoff y su esposo fueron encontrados muertos en un aparente…
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Analysis: A rough Sunday for Norman as rival tour rejected
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Greg Norman has had his share of rough Sundays in major championships. He had another one…
Continue Reading GLIMPSES: For Beijing airport workers, weariness at the end
By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — At the Beijing Capital International Airport, the body language tells the story. It’s the story of weeks…
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Highest-paying construction jobs in El Paso
Stacker compiled the highest paying construction jobs in El Paso, TX using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Continue Reading Aaronson scores in consecutive league games for RB Salzburg
By The Associated Press American midfielder Brenden Aaronson scored in consecutive Austrian Bundesliga matches for the first time, getting a goal in…
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Blind community faces at home COVID testing challenges
EL PASO, Texas– Across the region the blind community is struggling to take at home COVID-19 tests alone. According to the vice president of the El…
Continue Reading Two men struck by NYC subway trains, one killed, within hours of each other
By Laura Studley, CNN One man died and another was injured after they were struck by subway trains in different areas of New York City within hours…
Continue Reading Analysis: China’s bubble Olympics kept reality at a distance
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — They did it — that much seems obvious. But what, exactly, was the “it” that they did? China…
Continue Reading Eating veggies won’t protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the…
Continue Reading This Week: Consumer confidence, Lowe’s earns, new home sales
The Associated Press The Conference Board delivers its latest monthly index of U.S. consumer confidence Tuesday. Home improvement chain Lowe’s Cos.…
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Here’s what workers really want from their employers
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business It’s no surprise that anyone looking to quit their current job for a new one will want a position that offers…
Continue Reading World shares drop after Putin orders troops to east Ukraine
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia have fallen sharply after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces…
Continue Reading Fiala has 2 goals, assist as Wild beat Oilers 7-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kevin Fiala had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-3. Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello…
Continue Reading Curry sets 3s record, LeBron the winner in NBA All-Star Game
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Curry delivered the greatest long-distance shooting performance in All-Star Game…
Continue Reading Eichel’s 1st Vegas goal leads Knights past Sharks 4-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Eichel scored his first goal since joining Vegas and the Golden Knights beat the San…
Continue Reading Mississippi St. tops Missouri 58-56, now tied for 5th in SEC
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Iverson Molinar scored 16 points, Shakeel Moore made a layup with 10. 5 seconds left and Mississippi State beat Missouri…
Continue Reading Estrenos musicales de la semana: J Balvin lanza “Niño soñador”, Christian Nodal sorprende con “Ya no somos ni seremos” y Sin Bandera estrena “Dime que sí”
Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — Esta semana en nuestros estrenos musicales, J Balvin lanzó “Niño soñador”, una…
Continue Reading NBA honors past, present with 75th tribute at All-Star Game
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA celebrated its diamond anniversary with a sparkling tribute to honor 75 years on the…
Continue Reading Ellis hits jumper to lift No. 17 USC past Washington State
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boogie Ellis hit a 16-foot jumper from the foul line with 0.2 seconds left to give No. 17 Southern…
Continue Reading At Olympics, cybersecurity worries linger in background
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Warnings to use disposable “burner” phones and laptops. Privacy-protecting software. Concerns…
Continue Reading At Olympics, cybersecurity worries linger in background
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Warnings to use disposable “burner” phones and laptops. Privacy-protecting software. Concerns…
Continue Reading Human rights? China won that Winter Olympics battle. Almost.
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — At the Winter Games, host China succeeded in squelching public discussion by athletes…
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