Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on immigration and trade but also a range of viewpoints and backgrounds that raise questions about what ideological anchors might guide his Oval Office encore. With a rapid assembly of his second administration — faster
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Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Human Rights Watch says Mozambique security forces have killed at least 10 children and injured dozens of others while trying to suppress weeks of protests following a disputed presidential election. The rights group says hundreds of other minors have been detained by security forces in violation of
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Originally Published: 24 NOV 24 08:59 ET By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — With 2024 winding down, it’s time for the annual “of the year” story barrage to begin. Among the first out of the gate is the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year. Hint: It’s all about thinking positive. Here’s what else you
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kicking off your work week your Monday forecast is looking warm and mild. A cold front is set to arrive in time for your Thanksgiving. Temperatures are expected to be well above average for today with areas throughout the region looking at temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Temps
Continue Reading Originally Published: 24 NOV 24 12:30 ET By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The time has finally come for singer Adele to say goodbye to her Las Vegas residency Weekends with Adele. Adele on Saturday performed her final show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and made an emotional speech about the show that drew a starry crowd and became
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the holiday season begins, health experts are reminding everyone to be mindful of their eating habits. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Jorge Acosta, medical director of the Las Palmas Del Sol Bariatric Clinic, who says the average person gains one to one-and-a-half pounds during the holidays, but those who
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Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El brote de violencia registrado en Tabasco obedece a la disputa que dos grupos del crimen organizado mantienen para controlar la venta de drogas, afirmó Javier May Rodríguez, gobernador de ese estado del sureste de México. En el primer mensaje que ofreció el mandatario tabasqueño luego del ataque de
Continue Reading PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian environmentalist and five others have been released a day after being detained while investigating illegal logging in a national park. Ouch Leng, who was awarded a 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize, was taken into custody on Sunday. He and other activists have documented an increase in illegal deforestation
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By Jack Hillcox, CNN London (CNN) — The journey to the London City Runners clubhouse is a test of willpower in many ways. If the thought of a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) run isn’t enough to put you off, its location on the famous Bermondsey Beer Mile, with the aromas of bakeries and microbreweries spilling onto the
Continue Reading VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb via a webcam as part of the Vatican’s upcoming Holy Year. Pope Francis will inaugurate the new webcam which has been installed beneath the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica next Monday. The link will also allow the faithful to
Continue Reading Associated Press A bankruptcy judge on Monday delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars, keeping the auction sale up in the air for at least another few weeks. Jones alleges fraud and collusion marred the bankruptcy auction that resulted in The Onion
Continue Reading Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian officials say a tourist yacht has sunk in the Red Sea after warnings of rough waters and 16 people are missing. The governor of the Red Sea region, Amr Hanafy, said Monday that rescuers saved 28 people from the vessel south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam. Some
Continue Reading SAMOS, Greece (AP) — Eight people, including six children, have died when a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of the Greek island of Samos. The coast guard said Monday that 36 survivors were found on a rocky shoreline, while three others were rescued earlier. It was not immediately clear whether others were still
Continue Reading By Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli cabinet looks set to approve a ceasefire deal in Lebanon later Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson said, a move that could potentially end the war that has killed thousands. Netanyahu had approved the plan “in principle,” a source familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday,
Continue Reading Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago, squashing their family’s hope the brothers would be released and home for the holidays. Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said
Continue Reading By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Bishop T.D. Jakes had a “slight health incident” while delivering a lengthy sermon on Sunday, according to The Potter’s House, the Dallas-based megachurch where he serves as pastor. Jakes was stable as of Sunday night, according to the statement. The 67-year-old pastor and author was seen in footage shared
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting tradition that dates back to President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This year’s birds — “Peach” and “Blossom” — will be spared a fowl fate and live out their days at
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting tradition that dates back to President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This year’s birds — “Peach” and “Blossom” — will be spared a fowl fate and live out their days at an
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jannik Sinner holding trophies above his head is an image tennis fans have become very accustomed to seeing in 2024. The world No. 1 capped his extraordinary season by helping Italy win the Davis Cup for the second straight year, defeating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2), 6-2 to secure a 2-0
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Business leaders say they are relieved President-elect Donald Trump made a safe choice to lead the Department of Treasury after more unconventional selections to other cabinet posts. Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent survived an internal squabble over the role of Treasury secretary, a key position that will
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Dominique Pelicot , el hombre que organizó a más de 50 hombres para violar a su esposa inconsciente, es “plenamente responsable” de sus acciones, dijo un fiscal francés ante el tribunal después de solicitar la pena máxima de prisión de 20 años. La fiscal Laure Chabaud dijo este lunes al tribunal
Continue Reading Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain remains on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel. Hundreds of homes in England and Wales battled the floodwaters on Monday and several rail operators canceled services after
Continue Reading AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has died. She was 91. She became a publishing sensation in her 40s with the tenacious saga “A Woman of Substance” and wrote more than dozen other novels that sold more than 80 million copies worldwide. Starting with “A Woman of Substance,” published
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — With six teams on a bye in Week 12 and many heavily-favored teams in the games on the schedule, Sunday’s slate of games had the possibility of lacking intrigue. But it didn’t play out that way, with historic performances from star players, thrilling endings to games and underdogs hanging
Continue Reading BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister says the country’s population has grown to 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from a national census, the first in nearly 40 years. The nationwide population census carried out earlier this month is a step aimed at modernizing data collection and planning in a country long impacted by conflict
Continue Reading KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Swiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said Monday the government will wait for the court’s full judgment before deciding
Continue Reading By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Unless you’re lucky enough to have a defined-benefit pension on top of Social Security when you retire — which most US private-sector workers will not — figuring out how to make your money last in retirement can be nerve-wracking. That’s because you can’t predict any of the big variables
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen and Bill Weir, CNN BUCHANAN, New York (CNN) — The Indian Point nuclear power plant was an energy juggernaut for 50 years, generating a quarter of the electricity that powered New York City’s iconic, glowing skyline. It is well into its decommissioning process after shutting down in 2021: The remaining waste of
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un británico fue capturado por las fuerzas rusas mientras luchaba por Ucrania en la región de Kursk, según informan los medios estatales de Rusia. Un hombre británico fue tomado prisionero mientras luchaba por Ucrania en la región de Kursk, en Rusia, según informaron los medios estatales rusos. La agencia estatal TASS
Continue Reading Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Diplomats and other officials say there have been several sticking points in ceasefire talks to end the war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, even as conditions for an agreement appear to be ripe. Israel’s military has killed nearly all of the militant group’s top leaders, but it
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