By Jason Hanna and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN A 12-year-old boy eating in a parked car in New York City was shot dead, and a relative seated with him was seriously injured, as people from two other vehicles exchanged gunfire Thursday night, police said Friday. It appears the boy and his relative, a 20-year-old woman who
Continue Reading A 12-year-old boy is dead in another shocking case of gun violence. Police say the child was hit by stray bullets while sitting in a car in Brooklyn; CBS2’s Cory James reports.
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In addition to “Play ball!” and “Yer Out!”, big league umpires will be heard saying “Overturned!” and “Upheld!” for the first time this season. Major League Baseball say umps will conduct in-park announcements during the replay review process. MLB was the last major pro sport
Continue Reading By Brendan Buckley, CNN Katy Perry played it cool during a wardrobe malfunction, firefighters pulled a stranded pooch from the Los Angeles River, and Will Smith stole the show at the Oscars — for all the wrong reasons. These are your must-watch videos of the week. The slap heard ’round the world Actor Will Smith
Continue Reading Chris Pine shares a hilarious story about being confused for another celebrity at an Oscars party during his appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Continue Reading Los Angeles firefighters work nearly two hours to rescue two people and a dog trapped in a strong current.
Continue Reading Actor Will Smith walked onstage and hit comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he won an Oscar.
Continue Reading Miley Cyrus sang an emotional tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins at Lollapalooza Brasil. The 50 year-old drummer’s death was announced by the band before their concert in Bogotá, Colombia.
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By Megan Marples, CNN Some mistakes are hard to shake. For over 100 years, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Machu Picchu, has been known by the wrong name, according to a report published in Ñawpa Pacha: Journal of the Institute of Andean Studies. The Incas who built the ancient city
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Opinion by Matthew F. Ferraro for CNN Business Perspectives Last month, a false video circulated online that seemed to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky telling his soldiers to surrender to the Russian invasion. The video — a mediocre lip-sync of Zelensky’s face and voice — was the product of artificial intelligence manipulation, commonly known as
Continue Reading By Reuters Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Friday it was exiting its business in Germany, amid a dispute between the two countries over Moscow’s insistence on switching payments for Russian gas to rubles from euros. It was not immediately clear how the move would affect the supply of Russian gas, on which Germany depends
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Photographs by Cedrick Jones Leon Bridges is known for his soulful hits, reminiscent of music from decades past. The Texas native is nominated for two Grammy Awards this year, having won his first in 2019. Bridges’ slow but steady rise to stardom has been captured behind the lens by a soft-spoken
Continue Reading By Jake Tapper, Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent The Biden administration on Friday secured the release of Safi Rauf, 27, an Afghan-American Naval reservist who was doing humanitarian work in Kabul and who had been in captivity under the Taliban since December. Rauf and his brothers, all former Afghan refugees, founded the Human First Coalition,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sisters Alexis Jones and Arin Jackson’s desire for more diverse children’s music has led to a Grammy nomination. The duo, known as “The Magic Jones,” contributed to the 1 Tribe Collective, whose “All One Tribe” is up for best children’s album. Neither Jackson nor Jones are new to the music
Continue Reading By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The “apes” bullish on GameStop may soon be able to buy their favorite stock at a much lower price. The meme darling of the Reddit crowd wants to initiate a stock split, a move that will drastically reduce the cost of one share, the company said late Thursday
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast members under the influence. Many reality stars have encountered the law, have been arrested and sat in jail cells after imbibing. It’s become so
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Al igual que muchas personas que vieron el encuentro que terminó con Will Smith abofeteando a Chris Rock en el escenario en la ceremonia de los Premios de la Academia, el productor principal de los Oscar, Will Packer, pensó que era algo planeado. Pero cuando Smith —enojado por una broma
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By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Amazon warehouse workers at a facility in New York City have voted to form the first US union in the tech giant’s 27-year history, marking a stunning victory for a bootstrapped effort led by a fired employee. In a closely watched election, workers at a Staten Island, New York,
Continue Reading By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The 2030 World Cup hosting race is taking shape and South American soccer officials are still working on a four-nation bid that would celebrate the tournament’s 100th birthday in its first home in Uruguay. South American soccer president Alejandro Dominguez says the emotional pull of
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BERLIN (AP) — Russian officials say their demand that natural gas be paid for in rubles doesn’t mean supplies will be immediately interrupted. Gas used for heating and electricity is still flowing from Russia to Europe on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says “payments on shipments in progress right now must be made not this
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By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday its fuel economy requirements will undo a rollback enacted under President
Continue Reading By RADUL RADOVANOVIC Associated Press CITLUK, Serbia (AP) — Serbian authorities say an accident in a mine in central Serbia has killed 8 miners and wounded 18 others. The accident in the Soko coal mine, located about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Belgrade, occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Serbia’s mining and energy minister says
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawn Staley is not certain there will ever be true equity among the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. Staley has led top-seeded South Carolina into its second straight Final Four, where the Gamecocks will face Louisville on Friday night for a spot in the championship game.
Continue Reading By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Curious about cryptocurrencies? Some employers may soon offer you the option to invest in bitcoin and other digital currencies through your 401(k). There is increasing discussion at financial service firms about how they could best provide a relatively safe crypto option in 401(k)s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans. For instance,
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN) — Un funcionario ruso acusó a Ucrania de haber atacado con helicópteros un depósito de combustible en territorio de Rusia este viernes, mientras aparecían imágenes de las instalaciones envueltas en llamas. Es la primera vez desde el inicio de la guerra a fines de febrero que se reportan ataques fuera de Ucrania.
Continue Reading LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold has recovered quickly from a hamstring injury and could play Saturday against Watford. The England international’s return is a big boost for Liverpool ahead of a Champions League quarterfinal match at Benfica on Tuesday and a Premier League showdown with Manchester City the following Sunday. Liverpool
Continue Reading By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The rape trial involving Celta Vigo forward Santi Mina and another Spanish soccer player has closed with both men maintaining their innocence. A state prosecutor is asking for eight years of prison for Mina. The alleged victim’s own lawyers are seeking 9 1/2 years. Ibiza player
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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Fewer people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the United States now than at any other point in the pandemic, but hospitals and staff continue to feel the strain. As of Friday, there are 16,138 people in the hospital with Covid-19 — fewer than there have ever been since the US Department
Continue Reading By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Fewer people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the United States now than at any other point in the pandemic, but hospitals and staff continue to feel the strain. As of Friday, there are 16,138 people in the hospital with Covid-19 — fewer than there have ever been since the US Department
Continue Reading The new documentary “Chicago v. Jussie Smollett” is now available on CNN+. It features newly obtained video of the Osundairo brothers confessing to the plot that led to charges against Jussie Smollett.
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