Why some Christians are fasting this holiday season
For many of us, the holiday season is a mad rush of conspicuous consumption. We feast on eggnog and and other rich foods, and then we crash. The…
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El portavoz de Bill Cosby llama a Eddie Murphy un “esclavo de Hollywood” después de la aparición de SNL
(CNN) — Un portavoz de Bill Cosby respondió a Eddie Murphy después de que el comediante hizo bromas a expensas de Cosby durante su monólogo de…
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Living in her car, she was afraid and harassed. Then she found an unexpected refuge
As an Uber driver, Lauren Kush tries to keep her Toyota Prius spotless. But keeping it tidy serves a dual purpose. The 36-year-old woman is homeless…
Continue Reading Carabineros califica como “accidente de tránsito” incidente donde manifestante fue impactado y comprimido entre dos vehículos de la policía
(CNN Español) — Carabineros de Chile calificó este sábado como “accidente de tránsito” el incidente ocurrido el viernes en Plaza Italia, en…
Continue Reading Padre le disparó a peluquero porque no le gustó el corte de pelo de su hijo de 13 años, dice la oficina del sheriff
(CNN) — Las autoridades policiales de Texas están buscando a un sospechoso acusado de dispararle a un barbero por el corte de pelo de su hijo de…
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Taliban claims responsibility for killing US service member
The Taliban is claiming responsibility following the death of a US service member in Afghanistan on Monday, even as peace negotiations between the…
Continue Reading Texas barber shot over 13-year-old’s haircut, sheriff’s office says
Texas law enforcement officials are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a barber over his 13-year-old son’s haircut, according to the…
Continue Reading 2 Idaho children went missing weeks before their stepfather’s former wife was found dead
An Idaho man and woman are being sought for questioning after the man’s previous wife was found dead and weeks earlier his two stepchildren…
Continue Reading France is set to end the use of the 75-year-old controversial CFA franc in West Africa
A revamped common currency in West Africa known as the ECO will be launched in 2020, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The ECO is…
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Fake and dangerous kids products are turning up for sale on Amazon
The listing on Amazon described it as a “4 in 1 Baby car seat and Stroller” and featured images of a popular brand called Doona,…
Continue Reading Credit Suisse blames former executive for second spying scandal
Credit Suisse is blaming a former high ranking executive for placing a second top employee under surveillance earlier this year. The Swiss investment…
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Barcelona remains best paid sports team, Ronaldo’s Juventus up to third
Barcelona has held on to its crown as the highest paid team in global sport, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus leaping up to join them in the…
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Ariana Grande dropped a live concert album, ‘k bye for now’
The holidays just got a little bit sweeter for Ariana Grande devotees. The pop titan dropped “k bye for now (swt live),” a live concert…
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Investors can bank on a year-end gift after a stellar 2019
Happy Monday. 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 Tesco’s Chinese Christmas card maker denies using forced prison labor
A Chinese printing company has denied allegations that it forced prisoners to pack Christmas cards that were sold by British retailer Tesco. The…
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The most talked-about aviation moments in 2019
The year 2019 was another year of high drama in the world of aviation. It was a record year for bankruptcies, as travel giant Thomas Cook went bust,…
Continue Reading It could be a white or wet Christmas depending on where you live in the US
Two storm systems are creating the potential for wet or wintry weather for Christmastime depending on which US coast you’re on. A slow-moving…
Continue Reading Ex-‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack hit boyfriend with lamp as he slept, court hears
The former host of the hit British reality show “Love Island” hit her boyfriend with a lamp while he was asleep after suspecting he was…
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When schools say, ‘the flu shot is not required,’ parents hear, ‘it’s not necessary.’ Nothing is further from the truth
The concerning scenario has played out in my office over and over again this season. “Your child is due for the flu vaccine today” is…
Continue Reading Exoplanetas, agujeros negros y dinosaurios… ¿Cuáles fueron los principales descubrimientos científicos de la década de 2010?
(CNN) — Como humanos, estamos motivados por la curiosidad y el deseo de saber más. Si bien nuestro sistema solar tiene aproximadamente 4.500…
Continue Reading The dark, ruined city that became the home of Christmas
It’s an Arctic destination that, when snow transforms it into a winter wonderland, attracts visitors from all over the world with its beautiful…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 23: N. Korea, Saudi Arabia, impeach, oil spill, US violence
As you head home or elsewhere for the holidays, take a few minutes to peruse this list of things that you should definitely not pack in your…
Continue Reading 5 cosas para este 23 de diciembre: Llegan la Navidad y los viajes de fin de año
El miércoles los cristianos celebrarán el nacimiento de Jesús. Después de más de 40 años, Cuba vuelve a tener primer ministro. Evo Morales…
Continue Reading Thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice
On the shortest day of the year, 5,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice Sunday. Stonehenge is the UK’s most…
Continue Reading Mystery Hotel Budapest: The hotel designed for likes
One of the first things you’ll notice on entering the Mystery Hotel Budapest is the Aladdin-style magic carpet “floating” above the…
Continue Reading Democratic senator says House cohorts have ‘gaps’ in impeachment case
A Democratic senator facing a tough reelection fight in a deep red state on Sunday described the allegations against President Donald Trump as…
Continue Reading From cashier to world’s youngest PM. Finland’s new leader breaks the mold
When leaders from the European Council gathered for a group photo in Brussels last week, it was hard to miss the class newbie. Standing front and…
Continue Reading Honduras: Al menos 16 reos muertos en motín cárcel de máxima seguridad
(CNN Español) — Al menos 16 privados de libertad fueron ultimados con armas de fuego y cortopunzantes en el interior de la cárcel de máxima…
Continue Reading ¿Qué bebe y come la gente en el mundo para combatir la resaca?
(CNN) — Es la temporada de la alegría y todo lo que eso pueda implicar. En otras palabras, esta época indulgente del año a menudo conduce a…
Continue Reading Janucá no es la “Navidad judía”. Respondemos tus preguntas sobre esta festividad
(CNN) — A pesar de lo que algunas películas navideñas te harán creer, Janucá no es el equivalente judío de la Navidad, ni es una festividad…
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