US housing construction increases 3.2% in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes rose again in November while applications for building permits rose to the highest level in 12 years,…
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Qatar readies itself for the world as soccer circus comes to town
For Qatar, it’s showtime. As the clock ticks down towards the 2022 World Cup, the tiny oil-rich state is preparing for a dress rehearsal as…
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Former FBI and CIA chief calls Trump and Barr’s attacks against FBI a ‘dire threat’ to rule of law
A former head of the FBI and CIA says President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr’s harsh criticism of the bureau in the wake of…
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Apple Arcade just got a lot cheaper, if you’re willing to pay for a whole year
Apple is slashing the annual price of Apple Arcade, its fledgling video game subscription service. The catch is you have to subscribe for 12 months…
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La pareja más longeva del mundo (tienen 106 y 105 años) celebra su 80 aniversario
(CNN) — La pareja viva más longeva del mundo festejó otro hito importante cuando el hogar de ancianos en el que viven en Austin, Texas, dio una…
Continue Reading Claudia López, la primera alcaldesa electa de Bogotá, se casa con su novia, la senadora Angélica Lozano
(CNN) — La alcaldesa electa de Bogotá, Claudia López, la primera mujer que ocupará el cargo, el segundo de mayor importancia en Colombia,…
Continue Reading Europe’s launch of space telescope called off at last minute
Europe’s space agency was planning to send a new telescope to study far-off planets into space Tuesday but the launch was called off at the…
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El Paso City Council continues session to decide whether to support or oppose the sale of El Paso Electric
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council is continuing discussions over the proposed sale of El Paso Electric. The city must decide whether to support…
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49 journalists were murdered in 2019, the lowest death toll in 16 years
Forty-nine journalists were killed this year, 57 are being held hostage and 389 are currently in prison, nonprofit group Reporters Without Borders…
Continue Reading Two men admit to working on illegal streaming sites that rivaled the size of Netflix and Hulu
As the streaming wars continue to heat up, the Department of Justice says two men behind some of the largest illegal streaming services have been…
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Biggest ever Roman shipwreck found in the eastern Mediterranean
Two thousand years ago, this ship was crossing the Mediterranean Sea full of its cargo of amphorae — large terracotta pots that were used in…
Continue Reading Cardi B gave her husband (a whole lot of) cash in a fridge for his birthday
Next time it’s our birthday, we’re asking for Cardi B-kind of presents. Meaning, cash — lots of it. The “Money” rapper…
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Scientists make ‘exciting’ advancement in certain breast cancer drugs
Two new drugs for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer were tested in separate studies, and scientists say they’ve made progress in the…
Continue Reading FOMO could bring more stock records in 2020
Happy Tuesday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading Why was Bill Clinton impeached?
President Donald Trump faces impeachment for using the powers of his office to damage a political rival. President Bill Clinton faced impeachment for…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: The nation remains divided on impeachment as House vote approaches
The American public is about evenly split over whether President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office, according to a new CNN…
Continue Reading Lawmakers call lack of vaccinations at the border ‘unconscionable’ in letter to CBP
Dozens of members of Congress on Monday called upon US Customs and Border Protection to reverse its decision not to vaccinate migrants against the…
Continue Reading The Sackler family withdrew more than $10 billion from Purdue Pharma during the country’s opioid crisis
Members of the Sackler family withdrew more than $10 billion from Purdue Pharma and put the money in family trusts and holding companies as pressure…
Continue Reading El sistema de tormentas que desencadenó tornados mortales en el sur llevará nieve al este de EE. UU.
(CNN) — A los residentes del sur los despertará este martes por la mañana el daño que dejó una serie de tornados mortales. Los tornados que…
Continue Reading A Las Vegas rescue group has captured ‘Cluck Norris’ and is searching for the other pigeon in a cowboy hat
One of the pigeons seen wandering around Las Vegas in tiny cowboy hats has been captured, a pigeon rescue group said. “We captured Cluck Norris…
Continue Reading 5 cosas que debes saber este 17 de diciembre: Trump está a solo 67 votos de ser expresidente
Los riesgos del vapeo, el peligro para los londinenses por el cambio climático y el temor de Trump al juicio político. Además: la buena noticia…
Continue Reading Boeing is halting production of the embattled 737 Max starting in January
Boeing plans to suspend production of the 737 Max starting in January as it waits for the embattled plane to be recertified to return to service, the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 17: Impeachment, Boeing, Pakistan, tornadoes, Russia
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees now has 540 touchdown passes — the most in NFL history. Who dat! Here’s what else you need to…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 17: Impeachment, Boeing, Pakistan, tornadoes, Russia
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees now has 540 touchdown passes — the most in NFL history. Who dat! Here’s what else you need to…
Continue Reading Hospital costs for treating newborns in opioid withdrawal jumped to $572.7 million
The cost of treatment for infants in US hospitals who had been exposed to opioids rose by more than $250 million over four years, according to a…
Continue Reading A passenger records video of flames coming from an engine as a United flight makes an emergency landing
A United Airlines flight from San Diego was forced to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque after flames were seen shooting from one of the…
Continue Reading Obama afirma que las mujeres son ‘indiscutiblemente’ mejores para liderar, según la BBC
Washington (CNN) — El expresidente de Estados Unidos Barack Obama dijo que habría “una mejora significativa en todos los ámbitos” si los…
Continue Reading Own part of a French castle for just $55
Struggling for a last-minute holiday season gift idea for the person who has everything except their own ancient castle in France? Well for just $55,…
Continue Reading México, al nivel de Siria en asesinatos de periodistas en 2019, según informe de Reporteros Sin Fronteras
(CNN Español) — Cuarenta y nueve periodistas asesinados, 57 secuestrados, 389 encarcelados. Ese es el balance del más reciente informe de…
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India passes controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims
India‘s parliament has passed a bill that would give Indian citizenship to immigrants from three neighboring countries — but not if they…
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