Associated Press If she has the voice of an angel, and the face of an angel, she must be an Angel. Angel Blue, that is. The American soprano, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years. Blue, now 40, debuted
Continue ReadingAssociated Press If she has the voice of an angel, and the face of an angel, she must be an Angel. Angel Blue, that is. The American soprano, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years. Blue, now 40, debuted
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki said being recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize has given them a new incentive to push for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th anniversary next year of the attacks. “I felt like I needed to work even harder on what
Continue ReadingGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a police officer who was responding to a report of a man with a gun in a supermarket. Greensboro Police announced Tuesday that 34-year-old Tarell Isaac McMillian has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed. The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court on Tuesday. He faces murder
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Por Laura Paddison, CNN El monte Tambora cambió el mundo. En 1815, el volcán indonesio lanzó la erupción más poderosa de la historia registrada, enviando a la atmósfera una enorme columna de diminutas partículas que reflejan el sol, enfriando el planeta y provocando el desastre. Lo que siguió fue llamado el “año sin verano”: las
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — Preconstruction work to collect data to design a new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is scheduled to begin in January. The Baltimore Sun, citing Maryland Transportation Authority spokesperson Bradley Tanner, reports that work is scheduled to include topographic and underwater surveys, as well as soil sampling. The rebuilding effort is expected
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Universal Pictures said Monday it will open in theaters on July 17, 2026 Details remain scarce, but the studio teased that it will be a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX technology.” It
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he’ll often jump at the chance to do it again. The list of directors the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is an extensive one that includes Wes Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul Schrader, Lars von Trier and, now for a
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By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — The incoming chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is sending a stern message to the owners of television stations and networks. And he is using ABC’s recent settlement with President-elect Donald Trump as a news peg of sorts. Brendan Carr, a Trump-appointed commissioner who will become chairman
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CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — The incoming chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is sending a stern message to the owners of television stations and networks. And he is using ABC’s recent settlement with President-elect Donald Trump as a news peg of sorts. Brendan Carr, a Trump-appointed commissioner who will become
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By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A Dutch court sentenced five men on Tuesday for charges related to violence that broke out after a soccer match in Amsterdam last month. The clashes unfolded after a soccer game between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Amsterdam’s Ajax on November 7, sparking international outcry and condemnation. Multiple social
Continue Reading Por Jeanne Sahadi, CNN ¿A quién no podría servirle un poco de dinero extra en enero sin tener que mover un dedo? Un millón de contribuyentes pronto recibirán una carta del Servicio de Impuestos Internos de Estados Unidos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) indicando que tienen dinero por recibir porque eran elegibles para recibir
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. After leading Iowa to the national championship game, Clark was the top pick
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A SpaceX Super Heavy rocket booster as tall as a 20-story building reappeared in the skies over South Texas minutes after blastoff in October, blazing up its engines to slow its fall back toward Earth. In an unprecedented feat, the booster wowed audiences with a precision midair landing in
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WFOR, CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Following a brief outage that grounded all American airlines flights during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, American Airlines says it has resumed service Tuesday morning, albeit with substantial delays. American Airlines said a “vendor technology issue” was responsible for delaying all
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — ¿Nació Jesús un 25 de diciembre? Millones de cristianos celebran este día la Navidad, pero lo cierto es que en la Biblia —y específicamente los Evangelios, que es donde se narran episodios de su vida— no hay mención a una fecha específica de su nacimiento. De hecho, las primeras comunidades
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By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Christmas Day this year includes the NFL and a halftime performance from Beyoncé. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says he’s in for both. Jackson and the Ravens are part of the NFL’s Christmas doubleheader on Wednesday. First up, the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, say they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey. The Kurdish-led force is Washington’s critical ally in Syria, targeting sleeper cells of the extremist Islamic State
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AAA projects more than 119 million Americans will travel over the holidays. They are forecasting a record number of trips, with over 3 million additional travelers expected compared to last year. Nearly 90% of those travelers are expected to drive to their destinations. Ahead of hitting the roadways, it’s important to prepare. First, ensure your
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