Lions, tigers and an unbearable year at Jack Hanna’s zoo
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It’s been a bear of a year for Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the…
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Murder suspect killed in shootout with marshals’ task force outside Phoenix airport, authorities say
By Jason Hanna and Andy Rose, CNN A fugitive accused of murder in California was killed Friday in a shootout with members of a US marshals’…
Continue Reading Harry and Meghan visit Afghan refugees at Task Force Liberty
By Hannah Ryan and Max Foster, CNN Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited a military base Thursday where they met Afghan refugees…
Continue Reading Children caught up in Belarus-Poland border crisis face bitter nights without shelter
CNN’s Matthew Chance gives an exclusive view of the situation in Bruzgi, Belarus, on the border with Poland where thousands of people are trapped and…
Continue Reading Russia has ‘nothing to do with’ Poland-Belarus border crisis, Putin insists
By Antonia Mortensen, Anna Chernova and Duarte Mendonca, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Saturday that Russia has “absolutely…
Continue Reading Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says
By Maggie Fox, CNN Flu season may be getting under way, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While influenza activity is very low…
Continue Reading UK risks trade war with EU over Brexit deal on Northern Ireland
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Northern Ireland is once again at the center of post-Brexit tensions between the United Kingdom and the European Union,…
Continue Reading Lawsuit over Andrew Brown Jr’s killing now alleges an officer’s weapon was altered after shooting and before it was admitted as evidence
By Chris Boyette, CNN An amended lawsuit filed by the estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. alleges one of the officers who fatally shot him told investigators…
Continue Reading Isles of Scilly named UK’s most scenic destination of outstanding natural beauty
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN The Isles of Scilly have been voted the most scenic destination of outstanding natural beauty in the UK, according to a survey…
Continue Reading Fact check: Viral video purporting to show vaccinated woman’s plane tantrum is fake
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Daniel Dale A video of a maskless woman having a tantrum on an airplane — threatening to call the police because she is…
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Government-allied forces leave Yemeni city, rebels re-enter
By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni officials and the U.N. say forces loyal to the country’s internationally…
Continue Reading Merkel calls on all to get shots to avoid bad virus winter
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on all unvaccinated Germans to get their shots as quickly…
Continue Reading You’ll have to learn how to do textured hair to get a stylist’s license in Louisiana
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology’s recent move to include a section on cutting textured hair on all licensing…
Continue Reading Pandemic travel news: US borders open as more of Europe is rated ‘very high’ risk
Francesca Street, CNN After nearly 20 months of closed borders, the US finally opened to vaccinated international visitors on Monday, November 8. But…
Continue Reading Australia’s last two flamingos, adopted as emblem by LGBTQ+ festival, get new lease of life
By Hannah Ryan, CNN When Australia‘s last two flamingos Greater and Chile died in 2014 and 2018 respectively, it was believed that would be the…
Continue Reading Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 5 dead
By FAY ABUELGASIM and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese security forces have fired live ammunition and tear gas to…
Continue Reading Scientists react to Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Covid-19 vaccine and treatments
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN If only scientists had the influence of a popular professional football quarterback. Scientists have worked hard to develop…
Continue Reading Funeral services underway for Astroworld Festival victims as dozens of lawsuits are filed over the tragedy
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as…
Continue Reading Massachusetts high school students hold walkout to protest racist video by a White classmate
By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN Students at a Massachusetts high school held a walkout on Friday morning to protest a racist video made by a White student and…
Continue Reading How to stay safe at a crowded concert or music festival
By Faith Karimi, CNN The Astroworld Festival tragedy has raised questions about crowd safety at large-scale concerts — and how to protect yourself…
Continue Reading India and Iran say no to including fossil fuels in climate agreement
By Angela Dewan, Ivana Kottasová, Amy Cassidy and Ingrid Formanek, CNN India and Iran expressed fierce opposition to the inclusion of fossil fuels…
Continue Reading Hong Kong authorities deny visa to Economist journalist
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation.…
Continue Reading Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations have accepted a compromise deal aimed at keeping…
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High school football playoffs; highlights & scores
CLASS 6A DIVISION 1 (Bi-district round) Odessa Permian 56 Franklin 28 Pebble Hills 22 Midland Legacy 43 CLASS 6A DIVISION 2 (Bi-district round) San…
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Gas bill settlement will cost El Pasoans an extra $5.22 a month for 3 years
by Danielle Prokop, El Paso MattersAUSTIN, Texas — Texans could see higher fees on their natural gas bills as early as next month, an effort to…
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No. 13 Oregon makes half of shots for 86-63 win over SMU
By STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eric Williams Jr. had 19 points and five rebounds as No. 13 Oregon defeated SMU 86-63 Friday…
Continue Reading Daughter of Philippine President Duterte to run for vice president
By Chandler Thornton and Jinky Jorgio, CNN Sara Duterte-Carpio, the eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, filed her candidacy for…
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12-year-old El Paso boy gets dream come true with appearance in movie being filmed in Mesilla
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — What were you doing when you were 12 years old? If your dreams involved being an action star in a movie you’re not alone.…
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Towns, Wolves thrash Lakers 107-83 to snap 6-game skid
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 of his 29 points during Minnesota’s dominant third quarter, and…
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Best community colleges in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the best community colleges in Texas from…
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