How America’s aging economic expansion could stay alive for years
The economic expansion that was borne out of the ashes of the Great Recession is ancient by historical standards. Spanning more than a decade,…
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On-screen smoking in PG-13 films has doubled since 2010, CDC says
Hobbits toke on pipes in the Shire. James Bond smokes while outsmarting foes and wooing women. Freddie Mercury and his bandmates puff on cigarettes…
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Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson were very busy showing off on Instagram for Halloween
Miley Cyrus let us all in on her Halloween night, posing in a series of pictures and videos with new boyfriend Cody Simpson, who was dressed as Billy…
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5 Cosas 1 de noviembre: Perro que cazó a líder de ISIS visitará la Casa Blanca
México se prepara para celebrar el Día de Muertos. Conan, el perro “héroe” en la operación contra al-Baghdadi, visitará la Casa Blanca.…
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The most important number from today’s House impeachment vote
The most important number coming out of the House vote Thursday to formalize the rules of the impeachment investigation is this one: 0. (Get it? One?…
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5 million children to get face masks as New Delhi battles heavy pollution
Five million New Delhi children will be given face masks by the government as the city battles heavy smog so toxic that it threatens to force schools…
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New York Marathon: ‘Running is difficult, it is painful,’ says Mary Keitany
When Mary Keitany was a young girl the journey to and from school was 13 miles. Mostly she walked, but other times she ran carrying her heavy books…
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Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual abuse charges
A third accuser has emerged in the Cuba Gooding Jr. sexual misconduct case. Gooding has now been charged by police in three separate incidents, on…
Continue Reading ‘The Witcher’ trailer reveals release date
If you are into fantasy, go ahead and take December 20 off of work. That’s the date Netflix is releasing its series “The Witcher.”…
Continue Reading How Katie Hill’s farewell marks a new fight over double standards
In her final speech on the House floor Thursday, Democratic US Rep. Katie Hill of California apologized more than a half-dozen times for mistakes…
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MotoGP has a problem. Can 20-year-old Fabio Quartararo solve it?
Back in 2013, MotoGP was at a crossroads. Stung by criticism that top class racing had become dull and predictable, it was undergoing a technical…
Continue Reading Más de 20 millones de estadounidenses bajo alerta por tornados
(CNN) — Más de 20 millones de residentes estadounidenses viven en áreas bajo alerta Más de 20 millones de estadounidenses bajo alerta por…
Continue Reading All Blacks run rampant against Wales to end Rugby World Cup on a high
New Zealand ended its Rugby World Cup campaign on a conciliatory high by beating Wales 40-17 in the third-place playoff match at the International…
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The Nationals won the World Series and this guy slid into America’s heart
While the Washington Nationals were busy making franchise history Wednesday night in Houston, a 19-year-old fan was busy sliding into viral fame…
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Jobs and manufacturing: It’s a big day for the US economy
Happy Friday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.…
Continue Reading Meet Bobe, the other dog at the Baghdadi raid
Conan, the heroic dog who helped chase down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wasn’t the only canine forever changed by the US operation…
Continue Reading Russia’s ‘troll factory’ is alive and well in Africa
In the runup to the 2020 election, the graduates of Russia’s infamous “troll factory” are honing their fake-news skills. This time,…
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On impeachment strategy, Pelosi gets an A, Trump an F
Thursday’s House vote to formally back the Democrats’ impeachment plan lays out a process that will likely lead to the impeachment of…
Continue Reading The reason Mark Zuckerberg’s comments are laughable
In the course of Mark Zuckerberg’s back and forth with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last week, the New York congresswoman asked him: “So you…
Continue Reading Remember when the NBA banned Michael Jordan’s sneakers?
Remember when Michael Jordan stepped on court in pair of red and black sneakers, broke the NBA’s rules and kicked off the multibillion-dollar…
Continue Reading ISIS names new leader as it confirms Baghdadi’s death
ISIS confirmed the death of former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and named his replacement in an audio message on Thursday. In the recording, published…
Continue Reading Iraq’s prime minister agrees to resign, president says, after weeks of protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has agreed to resign after weeks of anti-government protests that led to hundreds of casualties, Iraq’s…
Continue Reading Can Joe Biden’s electability argument help him hang on in Iowa?
Joe Biden‘s fundraising slowed so much that allies launched a super PAC. He’s slipped in the polls enough to drop from Democratic 2020…
Continue Reading World’s most glamorous airlines conjure memories of travel’s golden age
Once upon a time, air travel was glamorous. In the 1950s, air travel’s so-called golden age, flying was an occasion. Passengers dressed up,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for November 1: Chicago strike, Keystone, Hong Kong, UK, Iraq
The October jobs report drops today, and everyone will be waiting to see if that big strike at General Motors put a dent in the economy. Here’s…
Continue Reading All Saints Day: The history and traditions behind the holiday
Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors all saints of the church…
Continue Reading 80 minutes from glory: Can South Africa upset favorite England?
After six weeks and 44 games, the Rugby World Cup boils down to 80 minutes between England and South Africa. A new champion will be crowned in…
Continue Reading Day of the Dead has everything to do with the afterlife, love and those colorful skulls you’ve seen around
Families are spreading bulks of marigold petals, lighting up candles for their loved ones and some are even wearing colorful skull makeup. It’s…
Continue Reading A teenager admitted to killing a 10-year-old girl. But in China, he can’t be charged
The alleged murder of a 10-year-old girl by a 13-year-old boy in China has raised questions over the country’s criminal responsibility laws…
Continue Reading Segunda masacre en menos de tres días en Cauca, Colombia, deja varios muertos
(CNN) — Cinco personas fueron asesinadas este jueves en el departamento colombiano del Cauca, en el suroccidente del país, así lo confirmó en su…
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