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Month: January 2025

Pamela Anderson addresses not getting nominated for an Oscar: ‘I always say the win is in the work’

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — When the Academy Award nominations were announced on Thursday morning, many were disappointed that Pamela Anderson was not among the names read, but the lead actress of “The Last Showgirl” wasn’t one of them. “I couldn’t even imagine that,” she told Martha Stewart in an interview published in Elle

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Spirit Airlines updates dress code policy. Here’s how South Florida flyers are reacting.

By Anna McAllister Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — Spirit Airlines has rolled out a stricter dress code policy, warning passengers they could be denied boarding or removed from flights based on their attire. The low-cost airline, headquartered in Dania Beach, updated its contract of carriage outlines restrictions on

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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship

On his first day in office last Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring an end to birthright citizenship, which is in the Fourteenth Amendment.  The amendment resulted from overturning the 1857 Dred Scott decision which denied citizenship to black people and upheld slavery in U.S. Territories. It’s been in effect for more than a

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Mardi Gras Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. February 17, 2026 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations begin on this date each year, continuing through midnight on Fat Tuesday. Facts Mardi Gras,

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Kobe Bryant Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former NBA player Kobe Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.PersonalBirth date: August 23, 1978Death date: January 26, 2020Birth place: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBirth name: Kobe Bean BryantFather: Joe Bryant, a professional basketball playerMother: Pam BryantMarriage: Vanessa (Laine) Bryant (April 18, 2001-January

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Family seeks justice for triple shooting that killed teacher’s aide: “Like a bad dream”

By Adam Thompson, Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A family is devastated by the murder of Anntoinette Tunstall-Jennings, a Baltimore school teacher’s aide, who was fatally shot after watching her grandchild play basketball. Tunstall-Jennings was shot and killed while in a vehicle Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the 5400

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Kansas education officials address immigration crackdown directive

By Stacie Strader Click here for updates on this story     Kansas (KOAM) (KOAM) — KANSAS (KOAM) – Kansas education officials say they will continue protecting student information and student safety as directives are issued in a national immigration crackdown. This week, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives he believes is

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Delta Air Lines crew accidentally deploys emergency slide, cancels flight to Honolulu

By Alexandra Skores and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Delta Air Lines had to call off one of its flights Thursday after crew members accidentally deployed an emergency slide. According to Delta, Delta Flight 419 traveling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, was canceled after crew members mistakenly deployed

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El alcalde de Newark dice que la ciudad fue “aterrorizada ilegalmente” durante una operación de control inmigratorio

Por Gloria Pazmino, Jeff Winter y Chelsea Bailey, CNN Un alcalde de Nueva Jersey dice que su ciudad fue “aterrorizada ilegalmente” por agentes federales que detuvieron a varias personas el jueves durante lo que el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas llamó “una operación de control dirigida”. Los agentes “allanaron” un negocio local y

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Exjugador de baloncesto José ‘Piculín’ Ortiz se recupera de operación por cáncer colorrectal

Por Rafy Rivera, CNN en Español El exjugador de baloncesto puertorriqueño y miembro del Salón de la Fama del Baloncesto Internacional, José ‘Piculín’ Ortiz, permanece hospitalizado en Puerto Rico, luego de ser sometido a una operación debido a un cáncer colorrectal. Ortiz de 61 años, había anunciado en noviembre de 2023 que tenía cáncer y

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Handyman charged for stealing watches and jewelry from widow’s safe, BCSO

By Ruby Annas Click here for updates on this story     BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Dinu Kozhokar received three charges for stealing watches that belonged to the victim’s late husband and other valuable accessories, according to a press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. The BCSO charged Kozhokar with: Felony safecracking Felony larceny

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SISD, EPISD, YISD and EPCC visual arts students to showcase their talents for colleges at 2025 Sun City Portfolio Day

El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — SISD, EPISD, YISD and EPCC visual arts students will present their art portfolios to representatives from 19 colleges and universities from across the U.S. The 2025 Sun City Portfolio Day is happening Friday, January 24, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at El Paso Community College Academic Service Center Building

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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy arrested on drug trafficking charges

By Tynisa Senior, Dannielle Garcia Click here for updates on this story     WEST MIAMI-DADE, Florida (WSVN) — A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Thursday night for allegedly possessing, selling and trafficking drugs. According to the arrest warrant, former Deputy Francisco Melo was dealing MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly. “Mr. Melo you were

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