By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kris Jenner is opening up about infidelity in her marriage to her late ex-husband, Robert Kardashian. Jenner has previously talked about cheating on her first husband. In the latest episode of “The Kardashians,” she reveals why she made that choice. In a conversation with daughter Khloé Kardashian, Jenner said
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s giant property developer Country Garden has been declared in default on its debt after failing to make a bond repayment by a final deadline of October 18. A panel of global banks and investors said Thursday that a “failure to pay” event had occurred on that
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona coach Xavi said that he hopes Saturday’s El Clásico can be played with “mutual admiration” after a board member at the club deleted a derogatory social media post about Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. Earlier this week, Miquel Camps, the deputy spokesperson for Barcelona’s board of directors, posted about
Continue ReadingBy PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An independent probe has found “serious failings” in how NatWest Group’s private and exclusive Coutts Bank shut down the account of the right-wing British politician Nigel Farage. Law firm Travers Smith was appointed to conduct a review in the wake of Farage’s so-called “debanking” at NatWest-owned Coutts
Continue ReadingBy JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s ruling party has selected as its leader the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s divisive former prime minister, highlighting the family’s continuing influence more than two decades after Thaksin entered politics. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin’s youngest daughter, was voted into the post at a meeting at the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Russian state news agency Tass says Iran’s deputy foreign minister met Hamas representatives in Moscow. Thursday’s meeting is likely to draw condemnation from Israel which criticised Russia’s decision to invite the Hamas representatives and called for them to be expelled from Russia. The Iranian deputy foreign minister and Hamas representative discussed
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea on Tuesday, according to the US military. The Chinese pilot “flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner, demonstrated poor airmanship by closing with uncontrolled excessive speed, flying below,
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith withdrew a subpoena seeking information from former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign this week, a source familiar told CNN. This is the second withdrawn subpoena related to Smith’s investigation into fundraising practices following the 2020 election. Earlier this month, Smith withdrew a subpoena seeking records from
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Daylight Saving Time will end on November 5, moving the clocks in most US states back an hour. Many Americans welcome the autumn tradition because it brings an extra hour of sleep. But for some, the one-hour shift can cause confusion and disrupt body rhythms, studies show. Learn
Continue ReadingKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A police spokesperson in Afghanistan’s capital says the death toll from an explosion at a boxing club has increased to four, with another seven people critically injured. An eyewitness said at least six people died and more than 15 were injured. The blast occurred Thursday night in a mostly Shiite Muslim
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Maine Rep. Jared Golden – one of the rare House Democrats to oppose many gun safety measures championed by his party – came out in support of an assault weapons ban on Thursday, the day after shootings in his hometown of Lewiston left at least 18 dead and
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CNN, WGME, WFXT By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Maine Rep. Jared Golden – one of the rare House Democrats to oppose many gun safety measures championed by his party – came out in support of an assault weapons ban on Thursday, the day after shootings in his hometown of Lewiston left at least
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) – While the weekslong speaker fight consumed public attention, the House Republican-led committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden continued to work behind the scenes, holding a string of highly anticipated closed-door interviews and receiving more bank records from Hunter and James Biden. But now that Speaker Mike
Continue ReadingBy DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second round of sanctions against people and organizations linked to the group since it launched an attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 people. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of
Continue ReadingBy Donald Judd, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration announced new steps Friday to ensure access to affordable housing, launching a slew of resources to convert high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use. The effort is an attempt to address what the administration says is a dearth of much-needed, affordably priced, conveniently located and energy-efficient
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The bright smile stayed true through every challenge Dusty Baker faced in life on the baseball diamond and away from it. Baker’s genuine care and love for people will live on in his remarkable legacy as much as that signature toothpick, his sports wisdom and
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system. The palace said Friday that the 64-year-old Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar will ascend to the throne on Jan. 31 for a five-year term. His election had
Continue Reading By Kevin Flower, Tara John and Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN (CNN) — Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief returned to air less than 24 hours after his family was killed in what the television network said was an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday. Wael Al Dahdouh lost his wife, son, daughter, and grandson when a blast hit
Continue ReadingBy ZIMO ZHONG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — World shares were mostly higher on Friday and oil prices jumped about $2 after the Israeli military said its troops and tanks had briefly entered northern Gaza. Germany’s DAX gained 0.4% to 14,796.41 while the CAC 40 in Paris lost 0.4% to $6,861.30. Britain’s FTSE 100
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was a night to remember for quarterback Josh Allen as he delivered an impressive performance to help the Buffalo Bills beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 on Thursday Night Football. There had been concerns around the 27-year-old’s fitness heading into the game – Allen was nursing a sore
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