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Month: January 2024

With ‘God’s-eye view,’ secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine

By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press ABOARD A FRENCH AIR FORCE AWACS (AP) — Off in the distance, Ukraine, fighting for its survival. Seen from up here, in the cockpit of a French air force surveillance plane flying over neighboring Romania, the snow-dusted landscapes look deceptively peaceful. The dead from Russia’s war, the shattered Ukrainian towns

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Zelenskyy takes center stage in Davos as he tries to rally support for Ukraine’s fight

By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is headlining a frenzied first full day of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, where top officials from the United States, European Union, China, the Middle East and beyond spoke Tuesday about tackling conflict and

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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump

By BILL BARROW Associated Press Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump. His exit comes after finishing a distant fourth in Iowa’s caucuses, behind Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. Ramaswamy had previously called Trump the “best president of the

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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends presidential campaign

POOL By Aaron Pellish and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Monday night after a disappointing finish in the Iowa caucuses. “I will stick to the truth tonight. The first hard truth and this was hard for me, I gotta admit this, but

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Iowa entrance poll: Most GOP caucusgoers don’t accept Biden’s 2020 win, say a conviction wouldn’t make Trump unfit for office

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Most Iowa GOP caucusgoers refuse to accept President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory and say they would view former President Donald Trump, whom CNN projected will win the caucuses Monday night, as fit for office even if convicted of a crime, according to CNN’s entrance poll for the Iowa

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Chicago se esfuerza por albergar a migrantes en un frío extremo mientras el gobernador de Texas se niega a detener los envíos de personas

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Con la esperanza de detener la llegada de migrantes mientras el tiempo invernal azota a Chicago, el gobernador demócrata de Illinois advirtió en una carta el viernes a su homólogo republicano en Texas que enviar migrantes ahora a “la ciudad de los vientos” podría costar vidas, lo que se

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Iowa entrance poll: Most GOP caucusgoers don’t accept Biden’s 2020 win, say a conviction wouldn’t make Trump unfit for office

CNN By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Most Iowa GOP caucusgoers refuse to accept President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory and say they would view former President Donald Trump, whom CNN projected will win the caucuses Monday night, as fit for office even if convicted of a crime, according to CNN’s entrance poll for the

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Vivek Ramaswamy announces he’s suspending his presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Iowa

By BILL BARROW Associated Press Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign. He announced his exit on Monday night after finishing no higher than fourth in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. His exit comes after a surprising rise as a fast-talking, headline-grabbing populist who needled opponents as he tried unabashedly to replicate Donald

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Palm Springs International Film Fest hosts “Gayla! Party” to celebrate LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers

The Palm Springs International Film Festival teamed up with local radio station KGAY 106.5 to highlight and celebrate queer cinema, talent, and filmmakers during its “Gayla!” Party this year. The special event was held in downtown Palm Springs at Reforma. The event gives LGBTQ+ directors, producers and actors the chance to interact and collaborate throughout

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‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy, and Quinta Brunson makes history

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the two shows about squabbling families dominated the acting awards at Monday night’s Emmys. Historic wins also came for Quinta Brunson of “Abbot Elementary” and

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‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy, and Quinta Brunson makes history

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the two shows about squabbling families dominated the acting awards at Monday night’s Emmys. Historic wins also came for Quinta Brunson of “Abbot Elementary” and

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