Por Julia Vargas Jones, CNN En lo alto de la montaña del Corcovado, el Cristo Redentor es más que un símbolo religioso o una atracción turística: es un ícono imborrable de la identidad brasileña. El Cristo Redentor es una postal no solo de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, sino de todo el país. Los
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively’s claims that “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni unleashed a smear campaign against her have gained support from a new lawsuit that Baldoni’s former publicist filed against him. The lawsuit was lodged Tuesday in New York state court in Manhattan by Stephanie Jones, who began representing
Continue ReadingKAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — United Airlines has confirmed that a body was found in the wheel well of one of its planes after landing in Maui. Maui police say they’re investigating the discovery of the dead body. In an emailed statement, United said the body was found after flight 202 arrived at Kahului Airport from
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively’s claims that “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni unleashed a smear campaign against her have gained support from a new lawsuit that Baldoni’s former publicist filed against him. The lawsuit was lodged Tuesday in New York state court in Manhattan by Stephanie Jones, who began representing
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By Rob Picheta, Teele Rebane, Svitlana Vlasova and Benjamin Brown (CNN) — An explosion sank a sanctioned Russian cargo ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday night, Russian authorities said, leaving two crew members missing. The crisis center of the Russian Foreign Ministry said the vessel, Ursa Major, sank south of Spain after a blast
Continue ReadingPRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s election appeals authority has cancelled a ban on the main party of the ethnic Serb minority, allowing it to field candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election. The Electoral Panel for Complaints and Appeals decided that the party, Srpska Lista, or Serb List, overturned a decision Monday by the Central Election
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By Meredith Bruckner Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — Detroit rapper and producer Filthy Rockwell surprised kids with gifts on Christmas. Rockwell gathered with a group of volunteers on Wednesday morning to deliver gifts for his Adopt-A-Block program. It’s part of his nonprofit Filthy Cares and is now in its sixth
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By Beth Germano Click here for updates on this story WEST ROXBURY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The holidays are a busy time for food pantries. But with the number of Massachusetts families facing food insecurity now at a staggering 35%, according to the Greater Boston Food Bank, keeping those shelves stocked is a year-round job. Darra
Continue Reading By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — A convicted murderer who escaped from a Mississippi state prison on Christmas Eve was captured Wednesday, according to a Mississippi Department of Corrections post on Facebook. Drew Johnson was captured in an area near the prison, the post said. Sentenced to life in prison on Valentine’s Day in 2022,
Continue Reading Por Maria Amaya, CNN en Español La Administración Federal de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) colocó su advertencia más alta en miles de huevos distribuidos a ubicaciones de Costco en cinco estados el mes pasado, diciendo que hay una “posibilidad razonable” de que comerlos podría resultar en “consecuencias
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform “Sweet Honey Buckiin”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A British-based war monitor said clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government have killed six Islamic fighters and wounded others. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the fighters were killed while trying to arrest a former official in Assad’s government,
Continue Reading Por Hassan Tayir, Aruzhan Zeinulla y Kara Fox, CNN Un avión de pasajeros azerbaiyano que transportaba a 67 personas se estrelló el miércoles cerca de la ciudad de Aktau, en Kazajstán, causando la muerte de al menos 38 personas que iban a bordo, según las autoridades kazajas. En una amplia operación de rescate, 29 supervivientes,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Annabell Whelan woke up Tuesday and frantically checked on her holiday overnight guest — Nowl the snowy owl, who she rescued from the grille of a car the day before. Whelan was out with her boyfriend’s family Monday in Duluth, Minnesota, when she saw the owl “just hanging out there, literally” after car
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida won’t be tried until September 2025, a federal judge ruled this week. Ryan Routh’s trial will begin Sept. 8 instead of the previously scheduled Feb. 10, 2025 start date, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies. The 88-year-old pontiff’s remarks came hours after a “massive” aerial attack by Russia and follow
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WDJT By Duaa Israr Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — For many first responders, spending the holidays with their families isn’t always possible. This year, the Milwaukee Fire Department is responsible for making one Christmas Eve wish come true. It’s called Christmas with the Kaines. “They always say that the fire
Continue ReadingBy Duaa Israr Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — For many first responders, spending the holidays with their families isn’t always possible. This year, the Milwaukee Fire Department is responsible for making one Christmas Eve wish come true. It’s called Christmas with the Kaines. “They always say that the fire house
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By Victor Jorges Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — West Palm Beach police officers were out with a Christmas miracle for those who need it most this season. WPTV was there as officers, some elected officials, and volunteers delivered hot meals to 150 homebound and disabled seniors. It’s
Continue Reading Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español La noche de este martes la jueza Tanya Loor aceptó un recurso de habeas corpus planteado por los familiares de los cuatro niños desaparecidos tras un operativo militar el 8 de diciembre en el sector de Las Malvinas, en el sur de Guayaquil, y declaró como “desaparición forzada”
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