AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team. Beckham had missed the past two days of practice for what the team called personal reasons. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel indicated Friday that the decision to
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Originally Published: 12 DEC 24 22:43 ET By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has broken yet another record. This time, the “Fortnight” singer made history at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) Thursday night by becoming the most-decorated BBMA winner with a total of 49 career trophies. She won a total of 10 awards at the event
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Baghdad (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the international community grapples with the implications of the Syrian government’s collapse. Blinken met with Sudani for more than an hour in Baghdad — the latest
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Originally Published: 13 DEC 24 03:26 ET Updated: 13 DEC 24 04:44 ET By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The most serious charge against the suspect accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on a Manhattan sidewalk is murder in the second-degree, but that charge could be upgraded if prosecutors find evidence
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By Jeremiah Estrada Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Former Punahou girls basketball coach Dwayne Yuen pleaded guilty to child exploitation and harassment offenses involving 10 victims. The 51-year-old changed his plea today after he previously pleaded not guilty in October 2023. Yuen pleaded guilty to committing crimes against three minors.
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A bird strike took out one of an American Airlines jet’s two engines after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport and forced the the plane to turn around and land at John F. Kennedy International Airport, authorities said Friday. “Mayday mayday mayday American 1722 engine failure,” the pilot of
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Associated Press MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean are bracing for Cyclone Chido as it makes its way toward Africa’s east coast. The small archipelago of Comoros ordered schools to close as authorities expect Chido to hit the islands early Saturday. The cyclone was due to
Continue Reading By Duaa Israr Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A Milwaukee firefighter and his brother are in custody, accused of assaulting a man they say attempted to break into one of their homes. Court documents show the two men, 33-year-old Tramel J. Dright and 37-year-old Ty A. Dright-Jackson, have been charged
Continue Reading AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — How many roads must a man walk down to play Bob Dylan? Quite a few, at least, if you’re Timothée Chalamet. Off and on for some six years, Chalamet has been obsessively working toward his performance in “A Complete Unknown.” He has visited Dylan’s childhood home, learned how
Continue Reading Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have agreed a draft law aimed at preventing and countering migrant smuggling, which critics say could be abused to target people or charity groups that try to help migrants in trouble. The draft broadens the definition of what migrant smuggling involves and increases prison sentences and fines.
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By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When frazzled twentysomething traveler Jennea arrived at London’s King’s Cross railway station on December 15, 2013, the station was absolutely packed. Carol singers in one corner were singing with gusto, collecting money for charity in brightly colored buckets. Gathered in the middle of the Victorian concourse, crowds of travelers
Continue Reading By Gino Vicci Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — An on-field verbal altercation between a Detroit Lions fan and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur last week resulted in the fan losing his season tickets. As a season ticket holder, Fahad Yousif was allowed to hold the American Flag
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By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James is set to miss his second consecutive game amid injury concerns and rumors that his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and perhaps even his NBA career, may be coming to an end. The four-time league MVP did not travel with the team ahead of Friday’s game
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Denzel Washington may have spoken out of turn. While promoting his new film, “Gladiator II,” the Oscar-winning actor had an interview with Australia’s “Today” show, where talked about his career and upcoming projects. Washington said that at this point he is “only interested in working with the best”
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Por Sergio Gómez Martín, CNN en Español The Game Awards se convirtió en un evento seguido por los aficionados del sector del videojuego no solo por ser los premios anuales que reconocen a las mejores obras de la industria cada año, sino también por los anuncios de nuevos títulos que se presentan en dicha ceremonia.
Continue Reading Por CNN Al menos una vez al año, las fechas del calendario se alinean para darnos un viernes 13. Los precios de los boletos de avión tienden a bajar, tu supersticioso jefe evita reuniones importantes y, durante todo el día, hay una pequeña parte de ti que espera que ocurra algo extraño. ¿Por qué somos
Continue Reading CNN By Nectar Gan and Fred He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A former Chinese soccer star and coach of the country’s national men’s team has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, state media reported on Friday. Li Tie, 47, who played for the English Premier League Everton alongside Wayne Rooney in
Continue Reading Por Clare Duffy, CNN Los grandes drones se han convertido en un gran tema de conversación en Nueva Jersey: los residentes han informado haber visto drones del tamaño de coches pequeños volando por la noche; los funcionarios no están seguros si están viendo algo inusual, o si realmente son drones. Pero incluso si los avistamientos
Continue Reading Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to their parents. For seven children battling leukemia and other grave cancer illnesses in a hospital ward
Continue Reading Por Stephen Collinson, CNN Imagina la escena, al mediodía del 20 de enero, en la fachada oeste del Capitolio de Estados Unidos. Mientras Donald Trump jura preservar, proteger y defender la Constitución en el mismo lugar en el que sus partidarios se amotinaron hace cuatro años, un invitado VIP extraordinario observa, eclipsando a expresidentes, mandos
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Waking up today temperatures are chilly this morning so pack your jackets. Temperatures continue to trend warmer as we head into the weekend. Winds will pick up a tad today. Temperatures are near freezing this morning but we will see them warm to above average by afternoon. El Paso is
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — The three companies building a next generation fighter jet for the U.K., Italy and Japan have revealed that they are forming a joint venture to deliver the aircraft. The agreement was announced Friday. Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement will each own a third of the new joint
Continue Reading By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler. Musk disclosed on his social media platform X that the agency is demanding he agree to a fine of an undisclosed amount to settle charges over his initial purchases
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Update (3:51 PM): Special Traffic Investigators say that a truck was entering Loop 375 when it hit a pedestrian crossing the highway. A semi then hit the pedestrian and drove off. The pedestrian, identified only as a 54-year-old woman, died from her injuries. Officers are still investigating. Police officials say this is the 67th traffic
Continue Reading By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Scientists say they have recovered the oldest known Homo sapiens DNA from human remains found in Europe, and the information is helping to reveal our species’ shared history with Neanderthals. The ancient genomes sequenced from 13 bone fragments unearthed in a cave beneath a medieval castle in Ranis, Germany,
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, Rosanne Roobeek and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been scrapped, after the competition’s organizers said it was time for change. The contest will no longer run, and in its place those behind it have introduced a new initiative aimed at “inspiring” young people in many different
Continue Reading By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who accused three Duke men’s lacrosse players of rape in 2006, igniting a national firestorm, now says she lied about the encounter. “I testified falsely against them by saying that they raped me when they didn’t, and that was wrong. And I betrayed
Continue Reading Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the county to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominance. It now has a narrower scope and additional safeguards to minimize the risk to national security. The new agreement was signed Friday after many months of negotiations. The State Department
Continue Reading Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Residents throughout Serbia have stopped in silence for 15 minutes as part of persistent protests against the populist leadership following the collapse last month of a concrete canopy in the country’s north that killed 15 people. Traffic blockades have been held each Friday since Nov. 1 at 11:52 a.m.
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