Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wraps up his…
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Foreign minister says in interview that Russia will use ‘all means’ to defend its interests
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat says in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that Moscow doesn’t want a war with the…
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Dick Van Dyke dances barefoot, sings and ruminates on life in new Coldplay music video
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The phrase “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” has never proven more accurate than with respect to…
Continue Reading China’s ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric…
Continue Reading Chinese fishing vessel under control of suspected pirates off Somali coast, EU naval force says
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A Chinese fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia has come under the control of alleged pirates, a…
Continue Reading American vlogger abducted in Philippines presumed dead, police say
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — An American man abducted in the Philippines is presumed dead after a witness claimed he was shot during a struggle…
Continue Reading Syrian rebel leader says goal is to ‘overthrow’ Assad regime
CNN By Jomana Karadsheh, Gul Tuysuz, Brice Laine, Lauren Kent and Eyad Kourdi, CNN Syria (CNN) — The goal of Syria’s rebel coalition, as it…
Continue Reading US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy…
Continue Reading American tenor Brian Jagde gets last-minute call to sing in La Scala’s gala season premiere
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — American tenor Brian Jagde was just wrapping up Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” in Barcelona last month when he…
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Tres alpinistas de EE.UU. y Canadá habrían muerto en una caída en el pico más alto de Nueva Zelandia
Por James Legge, CNN Dos estadounidenses y un canadiense que desaparecieron tras intentar hacer cumbre en la montaña más alta de Nueva Zelandia se…
Continue Reading Ailing kids wait months for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment. Some die in the meantime
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The 12-year-old Palestinian boy was lying in a hospital bed in central Gaza, wracked with…
Continue Reading Yoon Suk Yeol: el conservador que cantó “American Pie” intentó suspender la democracia y fracasó
Por Helen Regan, CNN Declarar la ley marcial en una democracia estable y bulliciosa fue una apuesta audaz, que parece haber fracasado…
Continue Reading Police in Georgia turn increasingly brutal as mass protests over ending EU talks enter second week
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgian authorities are responding to ongoing protests fueled by the governing party’s decision to…
Continue Reading Tokyo government gives workers 4-day workweek to boost fertility, family time
By Chris Lau, Lisako Neriki Ancheta and Yumi Asada, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — The Japanese capital is set to introduce a four-day workweek for…
Continue Reading IAEA chief: Iran is poised to ‘quite dramatically’ increase stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium
Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran is poised to “quite dramatically” increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium as it has…
Continue Reading Police find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after the…
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BYU too much for UTEP to handle, Cougars top Miners, 81-68
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team had their 2 game win streak snapped at the hands of the Brigham Young Cougars Thursday night at the…
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Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the…
Continue Reading Three climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand’s highest peak
By James Legge, CNN (CNN) — Two Americans and a Canadian who went missing after they attempted to summit New Zealand’s highest mountain are…
Continue Reading Syrian rebel leader says goal is to ‘overthrow’ Assad regime
By Jomana Karadsheh, Gul Tuysuz, Brice Laine, Lauren Kent and Eyad Kourdi, CNN Syria (CNN) — The goal of Syria’s rebel coalition, as it…
Continue Reading Hundreds flee Syrian city of Homs as rebels advance further south
CNN By Eyad Kourdi and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of people appear to have fled the central Syrian city of Homs overnight into…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Friday after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy…
Continue Reading In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and…
Continue Reading Notre Dame’s reopening will begin with an archbishop’s knock on the doors. Here’s what comes next
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral…
Continue Reading Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s one of the most famous corporate leaders in the world, delivering products embraced by billions. But it’s…
Continue Reading Russian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for a decade, but the situation has worsened in the…
Continue Reading Russia’s LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for years, but the situation has worsened since the…
Continue Reading Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its…
Continue Reading US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous…
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What’s in a name? City council runoff opponent suggests confusion over similarity to previous politician
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting already underway for the runoff election, a question of how campaigning has been handled and name…
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