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CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI and an ardent supporter of the president-elect, has vowed to help dismantle the same organization he’s poised to lead. The former public defender is widely viewed as a controversial figure and one whose value to the president-elect largely derives
Continue ReadingBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president has rejected any responsibility for a powerful explosion that temporarily cut water and power supplies to large swathes of neighboring Kosovo. President Aleksandar Vucic claimed Sunday that such accusations are part of a “hybrid” warfare against his country. Kosovo officials said police arrested eight people after an explosion on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate loyalists to fill key Cabinet posts has set up a possible confrontation with the Senate, which has the constitutional responsibility for “advice and consent” on presidential nominees. Trump and his
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union has left 44 people hospitalized. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks. Police deployed water cannons and tear
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Shopping on Temu can feel like playing an arcade game. Instead of using a joystick-controlled claw to grab a toy, visitors to the online marketplace maneuver their computer mouses or cellphone screens to browse colorful gadgets, accessories and trinkets with prices that look too good to refuse. A pop-up spinning wheel offers the
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a monster stat line on Saturday, notching his first career 40-point triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 124-114. The ‘Greek Freak’ recorded 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on 62.5% shooting from the field in the victory, for his
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBLIN (AP) — Results from Ireland’s election suggest the two dominant center-right parties look likely to form a new government. Incumbent governing parties Fianna Fail and Fine Gael were voters’ top choices in terms of vote share. With about two-thirds of seats declared, Fianna Fail was on course to be the biggest party
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving leaves many lethargic and in a food coma. But for 22 NFL teams on Sunday, they will have to shake off that rust as a full slate of games takes place on Week 13 of the 2024 season. The traditional Thanksgiving games kicked off the week’s action, with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive. Iran has been a key political and military ally of Syrian President
Continue ReadingKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. Around 32.5% of the budget has been allocated for national defense amounting to over $145 billion, up from a reported 28.3% this year. New European Council
Continue ReadingREYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Voters in Iceland have joined a global trend and punished incumbents in the country’s parliamentary election. The center-left Social Democratic Alliance won the biggest share of votes in the North Atlantic island nation. It took 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament, the Althingi, and secured more than 21% of votes. The
Continue ReadingBy Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — What does it take to channel the spirit of Jacques Cousteau and search for secret treasure? For Jon Collins-Black, this question sparked a thrilling journey that led him to hide five treasure chests across the United States. His new book, “There’s Treasure Inside,” offers hints for eager treasure hunters,
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Texas Stars 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds started off strong as John Hayden scored the loan goal in the first period. birds take the lead 1-0 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0NSoAwT9ej— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 1, 2024 The birds took a 2-0 lead after
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to impose stiff tariffs against America’s three biggest trading partners is widely expected to push prices higher, which would set the stage for the Federal Reserve to stop cutting interest rates and possibly raise them instead. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a recent
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