5 things to know for December 14: Covid-19, transition, economy, Brexit, Nigeria
CNN Heroes viewers have chosen their most inspiring moment of the year: An act of humanity during a BLM protest in London. Here’s what you need…
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A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral
A gunman who opened fire on the steps of a New York City cathedral on Sunday moments after an outdoor Christmas concert ended was shot and killed by…
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A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral
A gunman who opened fire on the steps of a New York City cathedral on Sunday moments after an outdoor Christmas concert ended was shot and killed by…
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Cleveland to drop ‘Indians’ from baseball team’s name
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, the New York Times…
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A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral Christmas concert
Police fatally shot a gunman at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City following a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon, according to…
Continue Reading 7-year-old’s bracelet making raises $20,000 for hospital pandemic gear
Hayley Orlinsky wanted to raise $200 for Chicago’s Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s hospital by making colorful rubber band bracelets.…
Continue Reading Several people stabbed and 33 arrested as ‘Stop the Steal’ protesters and counterprotesters clash in Washington, DC
At least four people were stabbed Saturday night amid post-election protests in Washington, according to the DC Metropolitan Police…
Continue Reading Agent says master spy novelist John le Carre has died at 89
LONDON (AP) — John le Carre, a spy turned novelist who became the preeminent writer of espionage fiction in English, has died aged 89. Le Carre’s…
Continue Reading Fauci, Kamala and other words you pronounced incorrectly in 2020
Anthony Fauci. Kamala Harris. Leonardo da Vinci. Yes, they’re names you’ve seen a lot. And probably names you’ve mispronounced a…
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150-pound sea turtle euthanized after boat shatters shell, injuring spinal cord
KAUAI, Hawaii — A 150-pound sea turtle recently had to be euthanized after being struck by a vessel and stranded at Maha’ulepu, Gillins Beach on…
Continue Reading Despite promises of solidarity on Covid-19, rich countries are snapping up the supply of promising vaccines
When 90-year-old Margaret Keenan received the world’s first clinically authorized and tested Covid-19 vaccine earlier this week, the end of the…
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Man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an airplane preparing to takeoff in Las Vegas
A man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines plane at the Las Vegas airport Saturday, an airport spokesman said.…
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The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks Sunday and Monday
The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most active and dependable displays of the year, according to the American Meteor Society. This year, the…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and deploys satellite, days after another rocket crashed in Texas
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched into space Sunday, successfully deploying a satellite for radio provider…
Continue Reading CNN to reveal the most inspiring moment of 2020
If there was ever a year when we all needed some inspiration, 2020 would be it. Amid all the serious issues the world has faced this year, there have…
Continue Reading Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court
University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the…
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CDC says Pfizer’s virus vaccine can now be administered in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield on Sunday accepted the recommendation of the…
Continue Reading Actress Carol Sutton dies of Covid-19 complications
Actress Carol Sutton died Friday at age 76 of Covid-19 complications, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. The New Orleans native built an…
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Actress Carol Sutton dies of Covid-19 complications
Actress Carol Sutton died Friday at age 76 of Covid-19 complications, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. The New Orleans native built an…
Continue Reading Meet the Black cowgirl who inspires children to read
The only thing better than receiving a book is getting one delivered by a horse. Caitlin Gooch, the founder of Saddle Up and Read (SUAR), literally…
Continue Reading Georgia mom facing murder charges after stabbing her children, ages 5 and 6, police say
A Gainesville, Georgia, mother is facing murder charges after, investigators say, she fatally stabbed her 5- and 6-year-old children before turning…
Continue Reading Influencers are using their clout and getting paid to promote Covid best practices for New Jersey
Consider it a uniquely 2020 public service announcement. A woman in a pretty yet understated dress. The wind catches her perfectly curled blonde hair…
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1st virus vaccine batch ships out from Pfizer plant for all 50 states
PORTAGE, Michigan — Freight trucks carrying about 184,275 vials of coronavirus vaccine departed a Pfizer plant in Michigan on Sunday, a…
Continue Reading Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86
Country music legend Charley Pride died Saturday at age 86, a representative for the singer announced. Pride died in Dallas of complications from…
Continue Reading This writer found an old typewriter and rekindled a traditional way of easing isolation just in time for the holidays
When New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme bought an old-school typewriter, she thought it might be fun to send friends and family letters they could…
Continue Reading The son of an Iraq War veteran designed an app to stop his dad’s PTSD nightmares
When US Army veteran Patrick Skluzacek returned from Iraq in the mid-2000s, life was good — every day was another welcome home party, he had a…
Continue Reading A New York businessman donated a $1 million art collection to Morehouse College
A Morehouse College alumnus has gifted the historically black college an art collection worth $1 million in an effort to diversify the world of art.…
Continue Reading Two North Atlantic right whale newborns have been spotted off the US coast
The year is ending on a positive note for North Atlantic right whales, a critically endangered species, with the spotting of two newborn calves. The…
Continue Reading New York City’s iconic 21 Club is closing down
New York City’s famed 21 Club restaurant will be “indefinitely ceasing operations,” a restaurant union president told CNN. Bill…
Continue Reading Man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an airplane preparing to takeoff in Las Vegas
A man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines plane at the Las Vegas airport Saturday, an airport spokesman said.…
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