By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries
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By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — An Arkansas man who picked up what he thought was a piece of glass at a state park says he later learned his jelly bean-sized find was something much more valuable: It was a 4.87-carat diamond. Jerry Evans visited Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, for
Continue ReadingBy Alaa Elassar and Dave Alsup, CNN (CNN) — Blizzard warnings have been issued across the Central Plains, threatening Christmas Day travelers with delays and dangerous road conditions. More than 1.1 million people in parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming were under blizzard warnings on Monday afternoon. “Significant winter storm will ‘let
Continue ReadingReuters (CNN) — Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto said on December 12. Ruto said his government had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorisation in advance, instead of needing to apply for a visa. “It shall no longer be necessary
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The Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena hosted its first annual Christmas Skate on Christmas Day. The iceplex was open from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Monday. Families in the community paid $15 for tickets and $5 to rent skates. 200 people pre-paid to come to the event, and over 75 others walked in.
Continue ReadingBy Jack Forrest and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The FBI is working with law enforcement officials in Colorado in the wake of threats made against state Supreme Court justices who ruled last week to remove Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot. “The FBI is aware of the situation and working with local law enforcement,” FBI Public
Continue ReadingBy Robert Ilich, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United announced Sunday that British petrochemical billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 25% stake in the famed English Premier League soccer club. The sale was confirmed by Manchester United and Ratcliffe-controlled INEOS, a London-based multinational conglomerate. INEOS said in a statement that Ratcliffe will acquire 25% of the
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — An unaccompanied 6-year-old child flying on Spirit Airlines to visit his grandmother in Fort Myers, Florida, was instead put on a flight to Orlando. In an emailed statement to CNN, Spirit Airlines apologized to the family, saying on December 21, the child was supposed to fly from Philadelphia International
Continue Reading By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Zoo Atlanta just welcomed the cutest Christmas miracle: a baby rhino. The southern white rhinoceros – the first to be born at that zoo – arrived on December 24, the park said. The calf, whose species is near threatened, is healthy and strong and receiving “appropriate maternal care” from
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Beyoncé’s childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning, though the family living there escaped safely. The fire was reported at about 2 a.m. Monday and the Houston Fire Department arrived on the scene of the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, the Houston Chronicle reported. “We had it
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Beyoncé’s childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning, though the family living there escaped safely. The fire was reported at about 2 a.m. Monday and the Houston Fire Department arrived on the scene of the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, the Houston Chronicle reported. “We had it
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Rocío Muñoz-Ledo Nueva York (CNN) — Algunos miembros clave del profesorado de Harvard y del máximo órgano de gobierno de la universidad llevaron a cabo una reunión extraordinaria la semana pasada para abordar los problemas sin precedentes de una de las instituciones de enseñanza superior más prestigiosas de Estados Unidos. Harvard se enfrenta a muchos
Continue ReadingCNN By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — An unaccompanied 6-year-old child flying on Spirit Airlines to visit his grandmother in Fort Myers, Florida, was instead put on a flight to Orlando. In an emailed statement to CNN, Spirit Airlines apologized to the family, saying on December 21, the child was supposed to fly from Philadelphia
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Boston Celtics were happy to share on Christmas Day, and it propelled them to a historic holiday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Led by Kristaps Porzingis with 28 points and 11 rebounds, all five starters had at least 18 points for the Celtics in a
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s frequent parade to the free-throw line was a sore subject for Steve Kerr. The Golden State coach doesn’t feel like defense gets rewarded consistently enough in today’s NBA. Jokic overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free-throw
Continue Reading CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Egipto propuso el domingo un plan para poner fin a la guerra en curso entre Israel y Hamas, según varios informes de los medios, pero no está claro cómo lo recibirán las partes en conflicto. El gabinete de guerra de Israel se reunió el lunes y, entre otros temas, se esperaba
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been targeted with another swatting attempt at her Georgia residence. The Rome Police Department in Georgia quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to Greene’s house. A man in New York called the Georgia suicide hotline on
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The First Alert Weather Team wishes a very merry Christmas to all those who celebrate! Temperatures tomorrow will be very similar to today. Enjoy the nice weather! Santa delivered a day with near-perfect weather. Skies are clear with the exception of a few upper-level clouds. Temperatures are around average today and will continue to be
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter after a judge rejected the conservative group Project Veritas’ First Amendment claim. Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman said on behalf of the nonprofit Monday
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) –– El FBI trabaja con funcionarios policiales de Colorado en investigar las amenazas contra los jueces de la Corte Suprema estatal que la semana pasada decidieron retirar al expresidente Donald Trump de la boleta presidencial del estado para 2024. “El FBI está al tanto de la situación y trabaja con las autoridades locales”,
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