By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A group of 38 scientists working in nine countries has sounded an alarm about the potential creation of mirror bacteria — synthetic organisms in which the molecular structure found in nature is reversed and could put humans, animals and plants at risk of exposure to dangerous pathogens. While the
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Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was discovered in a metal box almost two years ago. The High Court sitting in Eldoret found Jacktone Odhiambo guilty in the January 2023 killing that drew
Continue Reading AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee. The “I’m Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hitmaker who shared stages with both Elvis Presley and the Beatles is a guide to
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By Gregory Krieg and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was dealt a pair of dire political blows on Monday, even as a potential legal lifeline emerged when President-elect Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning Adams if the mayor was convicted in his coming federal corruption trial. Trump, during
Continue Reading Associated Press HMEIMIM, Syria (AP) — Russia’s intervention on behalf of former Syrian leader Bashar Assad once turned the tide of Syria’s civil war. But after Assad’s ouster, whether and how long that presence will last is an open question. Assad’s government signed a deal with Russia in 2017 that offered it a free lease
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By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for three games – the rest of the regular season – after he refused to enter his team’s game in the third quarter of a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was
Continue Reading Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Drone-detecting devices deployed in New Jersey in the past week have found “little to no evidence” of anything nefarious or threatening, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday as calls grew for action to address the mysterious nighttime sightings of suspected unmanned flights across the northeastern U.S. Murphy told reporters in
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Por Catherine Nicholls y Maria Kostenko, CNN Dos petroleros rusos que transportaban miles de toneladas de combustible resultaron gravemente dañados durante una tormenta cerca del Mar Negro este fin de semana, lo que causó un derrame de petróleo, según los medios estatales rusos. Los buques Volgoneft 212 y Volgoneft 239 se encontraban en el estrecho
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer says a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams expects to be indicted on criminal charges related to alleged improper gifts. Ingrid Lewis-Martin abruptly resigned Sunday as Adams’ chief adviser. Her attorney said at a news conference Monday that the charges could involve “gifts” given
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — American players at next year’s Ryder Cup will be paid for the first time in the tournament’s history, the PGA of America announced Monday. Members of the US team will now receive $500,000 each, with $300,000 of that being directed to a charity of their choice. It’s an increase
Continue Reading Por Victoria Butenko, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister y Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Ucrania dijo este lunes que los soldados norcoreanos que luchan junto a las tropas rusas sufrieron bajas importantes durante los combates del fin de semana en la región rusa de Kursk. Las unidades norcoreanas que llegaron a Kursk el mes pasado participaron en asaltos
Continue Reading Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A lawyer for convicted British killer nurse Lucy Letby says he plans to ask an appeals court to re-examine her convictions after the prosecution’s leading expert changed his opinion on how three infants died. Attorney Mark McDonald said Monday that Dr. Dewi Evans’ change of opinion undermines all the convictions
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities after being stretchered off the field following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday. In an update Monday morning, the Dolphins said DuBose remained at a local Houston
Continue Reading AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research suggests that Saturn’s rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet. Instead of being a youthful 400 million years old as commonly thought, the icy, shimmering rings could be around 4.5 billion years old just like Saturn, a Japanese-led
Continue Reading By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to wade into Peter Navarro’s yearslong battle with the government over presidential records, brushing aside an appeal from President-elect Donald Trump’s former trade adviser without hearing from the Biden administration in the case. The National Archives and Records Administration has demanded Navarro turn
Continue Reading By John Fritze and Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from conservative states challenging California’s ability to establish strict vehicle emission rules that effectively set the standard for the rest of the nation. The move, which effectively leaves in place a lower court ruling that upheld
Continue Reading Associated Press LONDON (AP) — How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew? That’s the question facing King Charles III as the drama surrounding his 64-year-old brother roils Britain and the monarchy once again. In the latest episode, a Chinese businessman has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he cultivated links with
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By Benjamin Sutton (CNN) — Lorraine O’Grady, an indefatigable conceptual artist whose work critiqued definitions of identity, died in New York on Friday aged 90. Her gallery, Mariane Ibrahim, confirmed her death via email, adding that it was due to natural causes. O’Grady became an artist comparatively late in life, when she was in her
Continue Reading Por CNN en Español Colombia y la Alianza para el Desarrollo en Democracia, que integran Ecuador, Panamá, Costa Rica y República Dominicana, condenaron la situación que viven seis opositores asilados desde marzo en la embajada de Argentina en Caracas, según comunicados oficiales. El Gobierno de Gustavo Petro instó a las autoridades venezolanas “a que se
Continue Reading ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (AP) — The longtime pastor of the Auburn University football team has died after falling into the water on Lake Martin in central Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the accident occurred Sunday evening. Officials say the Rev. Chette L. Williams fell into the water from his pontoon boat. The accident
Continue Reading By Sebastian Shukla, Nadine Schmidt and Claudia Otto, CNN (CNN) — Germany, Europe’s largest economy and normally a pillar of stability, is facing snap elections next year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence. His government collapsed in November in a budget dispute but his coalition had been unsteady for months. Scholz lost
Continue Reading AP Health Writer Experts say that the holidays can put a strain on your mental health. Sometimes it’s a complicated relationship with family, or stress from an expensive holiday season. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Different strategies can help mitigate the holiday blues, from volunteering to drawing firm boundaries with family. You
Continue Reading AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At Wisconsin’s Mukwonago Community Library, director Abby Armour isn’t only committed to providing books and other media for local residents. Armour, one of 10 recipients this year of an “I Love My Librarian Award,” has been overseeing the cataloging of some 12,000 Native American artifacts donated to the
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AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At Wisconsin’s Mukwonago Community Library, director Abby Armour isn’t only committed to providing books and other media for local residents. Armour, one of 10 recipients this year of an “I Love My Librarian Award,” has been overseeing the cataloging of some 12,000 Native American artifacts donated to the
Continue Reading Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but Russia’s military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack. These were Assad’s first public comments since he was overthrown by insurgent groups just over
Continue Reading The Auburn Tigers have picked up a second transfer quarterback, with the addition of two-year Stanford starter Ashton Daniels. Daniels, who announced his destination Monday on Instagram, joins ex-Oklahoma starter Jackson Arnold in heading to the quarterback-starved Tigers. Auburn must replace starter Payton Thorne, and two backups have entered the transfer portal. Daniels passed for
Continue Reading Por Issy Ronald, CNN El iceberg más grande del mundo está nuevamente en movimiento, a la deriva en el océano Antártico después de meses estancado girando en el mismo lugar, dijeron científicos del British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Con una extensión de 3.672 kilómetros cuadrados cuando se midió en agosto, un poco más grande que Rhode
Continue Reading By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to review federal bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, a Democrat who resigned two years ago after prosecutors said he sought campaign contributions in exchange for a state grant. Benjamin, a former state lawmaker, told the high court that prosecutors
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State and Mike Norvell have agreed to a restructured contract that includes the football coach contributing $4.5 million of his 2025 salary to help launch a fundraising campaign amid the sport’s changing financial landscape. Norvell signed a new deal last spring that nearly doubled his annual salary to $9.9 million.
Continue Reading AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats. An underdog challenger. A big match. You know how the rest goes. But a trio of new movies brings some original moves, and a few curveballs, to a genre where tried-and-true formula often
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