Sister of slain ISIS leader captured by Turkey, official says
Turkey has captured the sister of slain ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in the northern Syrian town of Azaz, according to a senior Turkish official,…
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Under shroud of secrecy US weapons arrive in Yemen despite Congressional outrage
The awkward camera angle is meant to hide the fact that the owner of the phone is filming, but there is no mistaking the outlines of the heavy cargo…
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The new Iran nuclear crisis is unfolding just as Trump’s critics predicted
The new Iran nuclear crisis is unfolding exactly how Donald Trump’s critics predicted it would. After the US President walked away from Barack…
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Facebook mulls changes to how it handles political ads
Facing increased scrutiny, Facebook is considering making some changes to how it handles political ads, a source told CNN Business. The company,…
Continue Reading A 25-year-old politician got heckled during a climate crisis speech. Her deadpan retort: ‘OK, boomer’
A 25-year-old New Zealand lawmaker giving a speech supporting a climate crisis bill was heckled by an older member of Parliament. Her witty response…
Continue Reading Oakland Raiders to honor transit worker for amazing save
You’ve never heard of John O’Connor but you probably saw his amazing save before a crowd of Oakland Raiders fans this week.…
Continue Reading The new HoloLens is better, but here’s why you’re still not going to buy it
You probably wouldn’t pay $3,500 for an augmented-reality headset that lets you play around with virtual objects in your living room. Your…
Continue Reading Investors are dumping oil. So why would anyone buy Saudi Aramco?
Saudi Arabia’s state oil monopoly makes more money than any other company on Earth. But low oil prices, the climate crisis and geopolitical…
Continue Reading A 10-year-old boy was shot in the head while walking home from school
A 10-year-old boy walking home from school in Philadelphia was critically injured Wednesday when he was shot in the back of the head by a stray…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is bringing back retro Happy Meal toys
McDonald’s Happy Meal might be for kids, but officially it’s over the hill. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the company’s…
Continue Reading ‘Climate strike’ named Collins’ word of the year for 2019
Greta Thunberg, Extinction Rebellion and a growing sense of alarm over global heating have made 2019 a watershed moment in terms of climate change…
Continue Reading Wall Street is no fan of Elizabeth Warren
Wall Street is no fan of Elizabeth Warren. For months, it has been a behind closed-doors, off-the-record conversation. Bankers and money managers…
Continue Reading A 13-year-old murder suspect who escaped in North Carolina is back in custody
A 13-year-old murder suspect who escaped from officers following a court appearance in the North Carolina city of Lumberton this week is back in…
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La información sobre la muerte de ocho menores de edad en bombardeo y otras acusaciones contra el saliente ministro de Defensa de Colombia
(CNN Español) — El ministro de Defensa de Colombia, Guillermo Botero, presentó la renuncia a su cargo este miércoles, tras una serie de…
Continue Reading US stocks get a lift from talk of tariff rollback
Happy Thursday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading 5 cosas que debes saber este 7 de noviembre: el Chapo, escándalo en Colombia y obesidad en hijos únicos
El documental “El Chapo: dos rostros de un capo” se estrena esta noche a las 8:00 p.m, hora de Miami. Un estudio muestra que los hijos únicos…
Continue Reading Midland, Texas: America’s ultimate boomtown
For years, Midland, Texas, was a quiet corner of the oil patch, in the middle of the desert, hours away from the state’s population centers. It…
Continue Reading Votantes de Kansas City eligen eliminar el nombre de Martin Luther King Jr. de una calle histórica
(CNN) — Los votantes en Kansas City, Missouri, decidieron eliminar el nombre de Martin Luther King Jr. de un bulevar histórico que fue renombrado…
Continue Reading Visitors to China can now use Alipay and WeChat Pay instead of cash or cards
Visitors to China can now access the country’s massive cashless economy. Alibaba-affiliated Ant Financial launched a new international version…
Continue Reading Masacre en México: familiares y autoridades reconstruyen desde las cenizas lo que sucedió
(CNN) — Todo lo que quedaba cuando los miembros de la familia llegaron a la escena de la masacre en México el lunes eran cenizas, huesos y un…
Continue Reading Este astronauta votó desde la Estación Espacial Internacional
(CNN) — Desafiar sus límites terrenales no impide que muchos astronautas ejerzan sus deberes cívicos. Andrew Morgan emitió un voto anticipado…
Continue Reading ¿El secreto del punto G? A esta pequeña ciudad le ayudó a aumentar su turismo
(CNN) – “El punto G de Europa”, se lee en la publicidad que invita a los turistas a visitar Vilna, la capital de Lituania. “Nadie sabe dónde…
Continue Reading Baidu’s bets on mobile and streaming are paying off
Chinese search giant Baidu is still trying to prove it can turn its business around. Its plan might be working. The company reported revenue of 28…
Continue Reading 1 dead, 2 injured and gunman is still at large after shooting at Church’s Chicken
Three employees were shot Wednesday evening at a Church’s Chicken in Otay Mesa, California, the San Diego Police Department said in a news…
Continue Reading Científicos identifican la primera nueva cepa de VIH en casi 20 años
(CNN) — Investigadores de los Laboratorios Abbott en Illinois han identificado un nuevo subtipo del virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, o VIH, el…
Continue Reading Young Iraqis and Lebanese aren’t just demanding better societies. They’re creating them at protest sites
An elderly woman in an SUV snakes through a crowd of young people on Beirut‘s main highway, known as “the Ring.” “You…
Continue Reading SoftBank stock falls after terrible earnings report
Shares in SoftBank fell as much as 4% in Tokyo on Thursday after the company reported worse than expected losses for the third quarter. Japan’s…
Continue Reading Thirty media and tech companies join new ‘Protect Press Freedom’ campaign
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Coming Thursday: Some…
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‘Mexicles’ gang members arrested after at least 9 killed in Juarez vehicle fires
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – A “night of terror” blamed on the ‘Mexicles’ drug gang left at least 9 dead and others wounded as numerous vehicles were set…
Continue Reading Kansas City voters choose to remove Martin Luther King Jr.’s name from a historic street
Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, decided to remove Martin Luther King Jr.’s name from a historic boulevard that was renamed in January to honor…
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