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Iran foreign minister: ‘Serious indications of Israeli role’ in killing of scientist linked to military nuclear program

November 27, 2020 8:36 AM Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities say an Iranian scientist named by the West as the leader of the Islamic Republic’s disbanded…

One college student shares why he trekked home for Thanksgiving, and what he’s doing to stay safe

November 27, 2020 7:43 AM CNN

College sophomore Elliot Boz arrived at his parent’s home in San Mateo, California, over the weekend with his bags in tow. Like many colleges…

In posthumous message, Alex Trebek asks viewers to ‘be thankful’ and ‘keep the faith’

November 27, 2020 7:14 AM CNN

Alex Trebek, the late host of the long-running game show “Jeopardy!,” had a Thanksgiving message for viewers, urging them to “be…

Iranian state television says scientist that Israel alleged led a military nuclear program in early 2000s ‘assassinated’

November 27, 2020 7:06 AM Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities say an Iranian scientist named by the West as the leader of the Islamic Republic’s disbanded…

Neanderthals may have used their hands differently from humans

November 27, 2020 4:39 AM CNN

If you were to greet a Neanderthal with a handshake, it might feel a little awkward. The digits of the Stone Age people, who went extinct about…

5 things to know for November 27: Covid-19, Flynn, election, Turkey, Venezuela

November 27, 2020 4:29 AM CNN

Attention shoppers! It’s Black Friday, and a lot of retailers are making changes to their holiday sale plans to keep you safe (and spending)…

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic

November 27, 2020 4:21 AM CNN

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Government officials say Australian academic freed from Iran prison after more than 800 days has arrived back home

November 27, 2020 12:40 AM Associated Press

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has arrived back in Australia and will soon reunite with her family…

Watch Anthony Bourdain teach Anderson Cooper how to make ‘Sunday Gravy’

November 26, 2020 7:58 PM CNN

This Thanksgiving, Anderson Cooper remembered his late friend Anthony Bourdain by revisiting a cooking lesson in which the world-renowned chef taught…

1 dead after multiple random shootings in Nevada on Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 6:24 PM CNN

Five people were shot, one fatally, and two suspects were arrested in Henderson, Nevada early Thanksgiving morning, police said. Police received…

‘It’s working!’: Utah officials thrilled to see animals using highway wildlife overpass

November 26, 2020 5:28 PM CNN

In an effort to reduce accidents involving wildlife on a busy highway, Utah officials got creative: they built a bridge. New video shows the plan has…

‘It’s working!’: Utah officials thrilled to see animals using highway wildlife overpass

November 26, 2020 5:28 PM CNN

In an effort to reduce accidents involving wildlife on a busy highway, Utah officials got creative: they built a bridge. New video shows the plan has…

Indigenous people across the US want their land back — and the movement is gaining momentum

November 26, 2020 4:24 PM CNN

Around this time every year, Americans come together to share a feast commemorating a myth about its first inhabitants. An indigenous tribe did eat…

Thousands of people in California had their power shut off amid wildfire danger

November 26, 2020 3:22 PM CNN

Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner may be a challenge for the more than 3,100 Southern California families who have just lost power due to the wildfire…

This student just became the first Latino DACA recipient to win the Rhodes Scholarship. He says it’s all because of his elementary school teacher

November 26, 2020 2:34 PM CNN

In second grade, Santiago Potes walked into Marina Esteva’s gifted and talented classroom at Sweetwater Elementary School in Miami, Florida,…

This student just became the first Latino DACA recipient to win the Rhodes Scholarship. He says it’s all because of his elementary school teacher

November 26, 2020 2:34 PM CNN

In second grade, Santiago Potes walked into Marina Esteva’s gifted and talented classroom at Sweetwater Elementary School in Miami, Florida,…

Rockettes perform at Thanksgiving Parade while wearing masks

November 26, 2020 1:34 PM CNN

The Radio City Rockettes sported a new accessory at this Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The precision dance company, which performs every year…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade just featured a native land acknowledgment

November 26, 2020 1:26 PM CNN

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade looked a little different this year, and it wasn’t just the Covid-19 protocols. The 2020 parade…

Claire the Scottish Deerhound wins top prize at the National Dog Show

November 26, 2020 12:54 PM CNN

Claire the Scottish Deerhound beat out hundreds of canines on Thursday to take home the top prize at the National Dog Show. Claire was named Best in…

As Los Angeles County’s hospitalizations nearly double in 2 weeks, restaurants get creative to survive new restrictions

November 26, 2020 12:39 PM CNN

When Los Angeles County announced Sunday it would once again close restaurants for indoor and outdoor dining, General Manager Ellen Rehak sat down…

Covid pandemic disproportionately hurting women, UN warns

November 26, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

The Covid-19 pandemic has set gender equality back years, with women around the world taking on the “lion’s share” of extra…

Separated from loved ones for months, nursing home residents face even lonelier holidays during the coronavirus pandemic

November 26, 2020 7:51 AM CNN

Elderly people in nursing homes and assisted living facilities around the country haven’t been able to hug a loved one in many months because…

Separated from loved ones for months, nursing home residents face even lonelier holidays during the coronavirus pandemic

November 26, 2020 7:51 AM CNN

Elderly people in nursing homes and assisted living facilities around the country haven’t been able to hug a loved one in many months because…

Michael Jordan donates $2 million from hit documentary to feed America’s hungry

November 26, 2020 7:45 AM CNN

“The Last Dance” was filled with hot dishes about Michael Jordan’s time with the six-time champion Chicago Bulls. Now, some…

This is how astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving and other holidays in space

November 26, 2020 3:23 AM CNN

The holidays may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but they will still happen — even in space. The International Space…

Minneapolis mayor and police chief announce new policy for no-knock warrants

November 26, 2020 2:16 AM CNN

The mayor and police chief of Minneapolis announced Wednesday they’ve issued a new policy regarding the police department’s use of…

Louisiana nurse dies while rescuing paraplegic patient from a house fire

November 26, 2020 12:25 AM CNN

A home nurse in Louisiana is being hailed a hero for saving her paraplegic patient from a house fire that ultimately killed her, authorities said…

Ethiopian prime minister says the army has been ordered to move on the Tigray capital, tells residents to ‘stay indoors’

November 25, 2020 11:39 PM Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister says the army has been ordered to move on the embattled Tigray capital after his 72-hour…

Supreme Court blocks NY’s virus-imposed limits on church services; Justice Barrett was decisive vote

November 25, 2020 11:23 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court late Wednesday temporarily barred New York from…

Thailand says it approved transfer of 3 Iranians convicted of 2012 bombing back to Tehran as Australian woman is freed

November 25, 2020 10:49 PM Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials say they approved the transfer back to Tehran of three Iranians who were involved in a botched 2012 bomb plot, as…