By Jennifer Hansler, Samantha Waldenberg and Patrick Oppmann, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list – a move taken in the twilight of the administration that is likely to be reversed by the incoming team. President Joe Biden will notify Congress
Continue ReadingBy Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo, Simone McCarthy, Lex Harvey and Max Saltman, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has so far refused to cooperate with investigators after he was arrested for questioning on Wednesday, the country’s anti-corruption agency said. His arrest – the first time such an action has
Continue ReadingBy John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Antisemitism has surged around the globe over the past decade, according to the Anti-Defamation League, an alarming trend that has largely been led by younger generations. A striking 46% of adults across the globe harbor “deeply entrenched” antisemitic attitudes, according to an annual survey conducted by the ADL. The
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mitt Romney, former US senator from Utah. Romney is also a former governor of Massachusetts and 2012 Republican presidential nominee. Personal Birth date: March 12, 1947 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name: Willard Mitt Romney Father: George W. Romney, former governor of Michigan
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of artist, musician and activist Yoko Ono. Personal Birth date: February 18, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Ono Yōko (in Japanese) Father: Yeisuke Ono, bank executive (also spelled Eisuke) Mother: Isoko (Yasuda) Ono Marriages: John Lennon (March 20, 1969-December 8, 1980, his
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill that would ban transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports at federally funded schools and educational institutions. The legislation is expected to next be taken up by the GOP-controlled Senate. The House vote was 218 to
Continue ReadingCNN By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, acknowledged Tuesday he is “not a perfect person” but was defiant in the face of multiple allegations surrounding his past conduct during a contentious confirmation hearing. Hegseth dismissed the allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 as
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, acknowledged Tuesday he is “not a perfect person” but was defiant in the face of multiple allegations surrounding his past conduct during a contentious confirmation hearing. Hegseth dismissed the allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 as false
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered his most detailed picture yet of his long-awaited plans for post-war Gaza on Tuesday as he stressed the importance of not leaving a power vacuum in the decimated enclave. Blinken presented the “core elements” in a speech at the Atlantic Council just
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Palacios Click here for updates on this story PACIFIC PALISADES, Los Angeles (KABC) — Schools in Los Angeles and Santa Monica are slowly reopening but Palisades Charter High School is far from welcoming back students. The school is urgently looking to secure a temporary campus for its students and staff after the entire
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) — A Pasadena firefighter who worked tirelessly on the front lines to contain the devastating Eaton Fire and save his community suffered a personal loss during that same fire. Chien Yu, who works as a fire engineer, began battling the Eaton Fire
Continue ReadingBy Dan Berman, Marshall Cohen, Katelyn Polantz and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The evidence was there to convict Donald Trump. That’s the simple and powerful conclusion from former special counsel Jack Smith in his final report on Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election culminating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the
Continue ReadingBy Renée Rigdon and Rachel Wilson, CNN (CNN) — Entire neighborhoods burned to the ground. Dozens of casualties after people either couldn’t leave, or chose not to flee their homes. The Los Angeles wildfires of 2025 have left incredible devastation in their wakes. Although official damage assessments are still ongoing, the California Department of Forestry
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” a
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, Caitlin Danaher and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales revealed on Tuesday that she is in remission from cancer, following a visit to the London hospital where she was treated last year. Catherine, in a post on social media, spoke of her “relief to now be in remission”
Continue ReadingBy James Taylor, CBS13 Photojournalist Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR/KMAX) — A Cal Fire facility in Davis is playing a crucial role in the response to the devastating Southern California wildfires. Hundreds of mutual-aid fire engines are stopping there first before making their way down to the Los Angeles area.
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The Christmas Eve stowaway who boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Hawaii slipped past both a TSA ID check and a gate agent with no ticket, according to public records obtained by CNN. The stowaway was identified as Shemaiah Patrice Small, 33, of California, according to the documents.
Continue ReadingBy Sophie Tanno, Lauren Kent and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Three hostages were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza and dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel on Sunday, as a highly anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect. The agreement delivers the first reprieve for the people of Gaza in more
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Capital One is being sued by the US government’s consumer watchdog agency for “cheating millions of consumers” and not paying more than $2 billion in interest to holders of its high-interest savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) accuses Capital One of freezing the interest rates
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PALM DESERT, Calif. – The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, announced today that the team, along with the other four California AHL member clubs, will be collecting items this week to be donated to those assisting with Los Angeles wildfire relief. The Firebirds, Bakersfield Condors, Ontario Reign,
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