Russia invades Ukraine
CNN’s Erin Burnett talks with Volodymyr Demchenko, a Ukrainian filmmaker and soldier, about what he is seeing on the ground amid Russia’s claims of scaling back forces.
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Russia invades Ukraine
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Paul Herman, actor known for ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Goodfellas,’ has died
By Megan Thomas and Taylor Romine, CNN Paul Herman, an actor known for his roles in “The Sopranos,” “Goodfellas” and “The Irishman,” has died, according to his manager. He was 76, his IMDb page says. “We are deeply saddened at the loss of our beloved Paul Herman,” The 5 Management said in a statement provided
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Biden oil move aims to cut gas prices ‘fairly significantly’
By ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices. Biden says it’s not known how much gasoline prices could decline as a
Continue Reading Amazon staff reject union in Alabama, lean toward it in NYC
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon workers in Alabama appear to have rejected a union bid in a tight race, according to early results on Thursday. But outstanding challenged votes could change the outcome. Warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, voted 993 to 875 against forming a union.
Continue Reading COVID pandemic’s end may bring turbulence for US health care
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome U.S. health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically through a raft of temporary emergency measures. Winding down those policies could begin as early as the summer. That could
Continue Reading March 30, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Christiane Amanpour reports from Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv, the subject of ongoing bombardments despite Russia’s pledges of de-escalation.
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CONCACAF: Mexico heads to 8th straight World Cup with win
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Mexico had all but booked its spot in the World Cup heading into its final qualifying match against El Salvador on Wednesday night. A 2-0 victory made it official. Uriel Antuna scored in the 16th minute for the early lead and Raúl Jimenez converted on a penalty kick
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After an 8-year wait, the US men’s soccer team will once again compete in a World Cup
By Seán Federico-O’Murchú, CNN After an eight-year wait, the US Men’s National team secured a spot Wednesday in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, although not in a way the team would have preferred. In its 14th and final match of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, the US clinched a spot with a 2-0 loss against Costa
Continue Reading Los CDC levantan su aviso de riesgo para los viajes en crucero
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Los viajes en crucero ya no llevan una advertencia de riesgo de los CDC por el covid-19. Si bien la medida no significa que no haya riesgo de transmisión de covid-19 en los cruceros, “los viajeros harán su propia evaluación de riesgos cuando elijan viajar en un crucero, al igual que
Continue Reading La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos solicita al Estado peruano abstenerse de ejecutar la liberación de Alberto Fujimori
Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos envió una carta al Procurador Público Especializado Supranacional, Carlos Reaño Balarezo, donde requiere al Estado peruano que se abstenga de ejecutar la orden del Tribunal Constitucional del Perú de disponer la libertad del expresidente Alberto Fujimori. Reaño Balarezo confirmó a CNN la recepción y
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Biden considering releasing 1 million barrels of oil per day from strategic reserves
CNN, KDKA, UNTV, UKRAINIAN NAVY OF THE ARMED FORCES VIA FACEBOOK, UKRAINIAN STATE EMERGENCY SERV, US EIA By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden is weighing releasing a record amount of oil from US reserves as high gas prices persist. A plan being considered involves releasing around 1 million barrels per day from the Strategic
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Grizzlies edge Spurs 112-111, clinch No. 2 seed in West
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tyus Jones scored 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies edged the San Antonio Spurs 112-111 to capture the Southwest Division title and clinch the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Memphis never trailed, even as Ja Morant missed his sixth straight game with a knee
Continue Reading Grizzlies edge Spurs 112-111, clinch No. 2 seed in West
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tyus Jones scored 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies edged the San Antonio Spurs 112-111 to capture the Southwest Division title and clinch the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Memphis never trailed, even as Ja Morant missed his sixth straight game with a knee
Continue Reading US returns to World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The United States men are returning to the World Cup after the anguish of missing the 2018 tournament, clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying. Juan Pablo Vargas
Continue Reading Australian ambassador denied entry to Beijing trial of Australian TV host Cheng Lei
By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN Australia’s ambassador to China says he has been denied entry to the Beijing trial of an Australian TV host accused of sharing state secrets, the latest development in an opaque case analysts worry may be politically motivated. Cheng Lei, a former business anchor of China’s state broadcaster CGTN, is accused of
Continue Reading Arizona GOP governor signs legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
By Kelly Mena Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed legislation that would require all Arizonans to provide proof of citizenship and residency to register to vote, sparking criticism from voting rights advocates who say it will potentially cancel thousands of voter registrations and are exploring legal challenges in response. State law already requires
Continue Reading The body of Naomi Irion, reported missing in Nevada more than 2 weeks ago, has been found, police say
NV: Naomi Irion’s alleged kidnapper has first appearance in court hours before her body is positively identified
Continue Reading The body of Naomi Irion, reported missing in Nevada more than 2 weeks ago, has been found, police say
By Paradise Afshar, CNN The body of Naomi Irion, a Nevada woman missing for more than two weeks, has been discovered, authorities said Wednesday. Investigators were called to a remote part of Churchill County on Tuesday after receiving a tip connected to the disappearance of Irion, according to a news release from the Churchill County
Continue Reading Brian Laundrie’s parents ask a court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the family of Gabby Petito
By Jamiel Lynch, CNN In a motion filed Wednesday, the parents of Brian Laundrie asked a Florida court to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito’s parents earlier this month. In their lawsuit, Petito’s parents alleged the Laundries knew that their son killed Petito and were working to help him flee the country. Their
Continue Reading UCLA reserve guard Jake Kyman enters transfer portal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s Jake Kyman is entering the transfer portal after playing in 80 games over three seasons for the Bruins. The 6-foot-7 guard-forward from Aliso Viejo, California, averaged 3.6 points and 1.1 rebounds during his career. This season, he averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 23 games. Kyman says he fulfilled
Continue Reading Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win. It was a wild back-and-forth game where both teams had double-digit leads before staying close in the fourth quarter. The Kings got the
Continue Reading Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win. It was a wild back-and-forth game where both teams had double-digit leads before staying close in the fourth quarter. The Kings got the
Continue Reading Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is stepping down and will join front office, team says
By Jacob Lev and Travis Caldwell, CNN Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has stepped down from the role and will join the team’s front office, the Buccaneers announced Wednesday. Arians — who led quarterback Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory in February 2021 — will begin a new role
Continue Reading Young scores 41 in homecoming as Hawks top Thunder 136-118
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Trae Young had 41 points and eight assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-118. Young, who grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, and played at the University of Oklahoma for one season, put on a show for a crowd that cheered
Continue Reading Copp lifts Rangers over Red Wings in OT for 4th straight win
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Andrew Copp scored 1:34 into overtime and the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-4. Artemi Panarin had a goal and assisted on two others, including Copp’s winner, as New York swept back-to-back road games beginning with
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In China, luxury hotels are offering babysitting services to stressed out parents working from home
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Though people in many parts of the world are heading back to the office and kids have returned to school, lockdowns continue across China as the country struggles to contain several Covid-19 outbreaks in line with its zero-Covid policy. This of course leaves parents facing those all-too-familiar challenges many of
Continue Reading Jimmy Butler scores 24 to help Heat fend off Celtics 106-98
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 24 points, Kyle Lowry added 23 and the Miami Heat rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off the Boston Celtics 106-98 to stay atop a tight race for the Eastern Conference’s top seed. Bam Adebayo finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds
Continue Reading F1 puts its chips on Las Vegas: Series to race The Strip
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula One will race on the Las Vegas Strip next year as the globe-trotting series will make three stops in the United States in 2023. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will be promoted by F1 and its ownership group, Liberty Media. It will be
Continue Reading F1 puts its chips on Las Vegas: Series to race The Strip
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula One will race on the Las Vegas Strip next year as the globe-trotting series will make three stops in the United States in 2023. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will be promoted by F1 and its ownership group, Liberty Media. It will be
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