December 2023

DOT puts airline loyalty programs under the microscope after lawmakers raise concerns

December 22, 2023 9:18 AM Associated Press

Associated Press The Department of Transportation is investigating possible deceptive practices in airline loyalty programs after federal lawmakers raised concerns about how airlines are calculating points and rewards. A DOT spokesperson said Friday in a statement that the agency is planning “to carefully review complaints regarding loyalty programs” and investigate airlines “for unfair and deceptive

7-year-old celebrates birthday while battling rare form of cancer

December 22, 2023 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Trae Harris and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, Michigan (WNEM) — A 7-year-old Sanford boy is celebrating his birthday in the midst of uncertainty. Odin Henson has been battling a rare form of cancer for nearly a year. “I can’t stress enough the power in support,” said Alanna Lee,

Pacific storm that unleashed coastal flooding pushes across Southern California into Arizona

December 22, 2023 9:12 AM Associated Press

By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lightning crackled offshore as a blustery Pacific storm crossed the San Diego coast and pushed eastward through desert areas into Arizona early Friday after flooding communities northwest of Los Angeles. As millions scrambled to finish holiday shopping or headed out onto highways, a swath of Southern

Pacific storm that unleashed coastal flooding pushes across Southern California into Arizona

December 22, 2023 9:12 AM Associated Press

By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lightning crackled offshore as a blustery Pacific storm crossed the San Diego coast and pushed eastward through desert areas into Arizona early Friday after flooding communities northwest of Los Angeles. As millions scrambled to finish holiday shopping or headed out onto highways, a swath of Southern

Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

December 22, 2023 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Except me, at age 7. I woke up so excited just as the clock struck midnight that my mother ended up giving me my first Christmas present — the latest Shaun Cassidy album. I can

Las cuentas pendientes de Alex Saab con la justicia colombiana

December 22, 2023 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La primera vez que se hizo visible el nombre de Alex Saab en el mundo de la política y los negocios venezolanos fue en 2011 en un acto de firma de convenios entre los Gobiernos de los entonces presidentes de Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, y de Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos.

South Nashville Waffle House employee retiring after 43 years at same restaurant

December 22, 2023 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Brendan Tierney Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A South Nashville Waffle House employee is hanging up her apron for good this weekend after working the same shift at the same restaurant for 43 years. Judy Anderson has been greeting customers who walk through her doors over the past

La Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. recuperará el aeródromo del Pacífico desde el que lanzó bombardeos atómicos para contrarrestar a China

December 22, 2023 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. planea volver a poner en servicio el aeródromo de la isla del Pacífico que lanzó los bombardeos atómicos sobre Japón durante la II Guerra Mundial, en su intento de ampliar sus opciones de bases en caso de hostilidades con China, dijo el más alto oficial

Auditoría encargada por la Iglesia española cifra en 1.383 las denuncias por abusos sexuales a menores

December 22, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La Auditoría que la Conferencia Episcopal Española (CEE) encargó al bufete de abogados Cremades & Calvo Sotelo en febrero de 2022 refleja que en España se habrían presentado 1.383 denuncias por casos de abusos sexuales a menores en el seno de la Iglesia, de las que se deducen 2.056 víctimas. Así

US poised to ease restrictions on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

December 22, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US is poised to ease restrictions on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, officials told CNN, because the Biden administration believes the kingdom has abided by a US- and UN-brokered truce with Yemen for nearly two years. In the early days of his administration, President Joe Biden

Now you see it, now you don’t: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears

December 22, 2023 8:54 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The elusive artist Banksy displayed his latest work on a London street corner and it was taken less than hour after he confirmed its installation Friday. A red stop sign with three military drones on it was taken in the middle of the day by a man with bolt cutters as witnesses

Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says

December 22, 2023 8:49 AM Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A medical examiner’s report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems. The 36-year-old Williams died Sept. 12 after being hospitalized following a construction accident while working as an electrician. Williams was a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts near record levels, heads for an 8th straight winning week

December 22, 2023 8:44 AM Associated Press

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting near record heights Friday following reports showing inflation on the way down and the economy potentially on the way up. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher in midday trading and just 0.7% below its record set nearly two years ago. The

Tricky holiday travel possible as two storms merge and target central US

December 22, 2023 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Rain, wind and snow may deal a blow to holiday cheer for some travelers in the central US this weekend, with disruptions possible on the ground and in the air. The 10-day holiday travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports, according

UN to vote on watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities

December 22, 2023 8:38 AM Associated Press

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote after many delays on a watered-down resolution to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza. The revised text is backed by the United States, while Russia and other countries still support a stronger text that would include the

Pregnant woman evicted from home after reporting mold

December 22, 2023 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan James Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A pregnant Nashville woman is facing eviction after discovering mold inside of her home and reporting it to the property management. In July, Morgan Hartman leased what she thought would be here dream home in Antioch, but quickly realized that was

Francis Howell votes to remove Black History classes

December 22, 2023 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — Elective classes on Black History and Black Literature were eliminated Thursday from the high school curriculum in the Francis Howell School District. Board members voted 5-2 to eliminate the classes, leaving about 100 students enrolled in the upcoming semester

Mexico’s president is willing to help with border migrant crush but wants US to open talks with Cuba

December 22, 2023 8:26 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president says he is willing to help with a crush of migrants that led to the closure of border crossings with the United States. But in exchange he wants the U.S. government to open talks with Cuba. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also offered ton Friday o negotiate with Venezuela,

Police seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nation’s worst mass shooting

December 22, 2023 8:24 AM Associated Press

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded. Investigators believe the gunman in Thursday’s mass shooting at Charles University also killed his own father

Alabama lineman Justin Eboigbe returns from neck injury better than ever and ready for CFP semifinal

December 22, 2023 8:21 AM Associated Press

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Justin Eboigbe says he just wanted to come back as “a better version of myself.” It’s the goal that helped push the Alabama defensive end through all the rehab from an injury that ended his 2022 season, the weeks in a neck brace and numerous hours wearing a bone

Month: December 2023