By Zoe Sottile, CNN An Egyptian swimmer has broken two Guinness World Records after losing his leg in 2015. Omar Hegazy, 31, broke the record for “longest distance swam underwater with one breath” and “longest distance swam underwater with one breath with fins,” according to a statement from Guinness World Records. He first swam 185
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Nothing can slow down Sonic The Hedgehog. “Sonic The Hedgehog 2,” the Paramount sequel about the iconic Sega video game character, notched an estimated $71 million domestically for its opening this weekend, according to the studio. That number not only exceeded expectations that had the film making closer to $50
Continue Reading By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Nothing can slow down Sonic The Hedgehog. “Sonic The Hedgehog 2,” the Paramount sequel about the iconic Sega video game character, notched an estimated $71 million domestically for its opening this weekend, according to the studio. That number not only exceeded expectations that had the film making closer to $50
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities said a shooting inside a crowded Cedar Rapids nightclub has left a man and a woman dead and 10 people wounded. Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman said investigators believe two men fired more than a dozen shots inside the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
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PARIS (AP) — Kevin Volland scored the winning goal for Monaco a minute after coming off the bench as his team edged Troyes 2-1 in the French league and moved within a point of fourth place and the Europa League spot. The Germany international fired into the roof of the net in the 57th. Monaco
Continue Reading By BARBARA SURK Associated Press MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic has said he is ready to resume competing for the biggest titles in tennis and move on from the controversy surrounding his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has played only one tournament so far in 2022, losing to Jiri
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Brentford looks sure to be playing a second season in the Premier League after Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney combined to clinch a 2-0 win over West Ham. Their second-half goals lifted the west London team 12 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with six games remaining, building on last
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN Someone isn’t getting through security. Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston’s Logan International Airport discovered a long blade inside a traveler’s cane on Tuesday. The man said he “had no idea the blade was in there,” TSA spokesperson Dan Velez said in a tweet. After being questioned by Massachusetts State Police,
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From Jake Tapper’s Book Club A note from CNN’s Jake Tapper: I first interviewed Judd Apatow in 2007 coming off the heels of his smash success “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” which he co-wrote and directed, and before the release of “Knocked Up.” “Hollywood’s waiting to see if that was a fluke or if Apatow can officially
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By Daniella Diaz, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney said Sunday that the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection has “not made a decision” on criminal referrals to the Department of Justice, but she added it was “absolutely clear” that former President Donald Trump and a number of people around him knew their actions were
Continue Reading By Daniella Diaz, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney said Sunday that the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection has “not made a decision” on criminal referrals to the Department of Justice, but she added it was “absolutely clear” that former President Donald Trump and a number of people around him knew their actions were
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Eight people are under arrest tonight following a big drug bust in Hartford. Police seized large amounts of marijuana, fentanyl and cocaine from a Franklin Avenue business. The business was posing as a restaurant. Last night police seized $500,000 worth of
Continue Reading LEICESTER, England (AP) — Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has scored his first goal in the Premier League as Leicester beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to swap positions with the Eagles. The midfielder held off Cheikhou Koyate before brilliantly firing in his third goal of the season just before the break. Dewsbury-Hall provided a sublime assist for Ademola Lookman’s
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story OREGON (KPTV) — The Beachie Creek Fire ripped through nearly 200,000 acres of land from Detroit to Lyons and beyond two years ago this fall. “At 1:30 in the morning I hear this thing wake me up. It’s a bullhorn and it’s saying get out
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” sped to the top of the charts in its opening weekend, earning an impressive $71 million according to studio estimates Sunday. Paramount’s PG-rated sequel easily bested the weekend’s other major newcomer, Michael Bay’s “Ambulance,” which faltered in theaters. “Sonic 2″ brings back the first film’s
Continue ReadingBy Chandler Watkins Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Friends, family, and the Portland State community gathered on campus Saturday to remember and celebrate the life of Amara Marluke. The 19-year-old student was shot and killed near campus earlier this week. “We are gathering here today at Portland State University
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By Veronica Stracqualursi, Daniella Diaz and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming on Sunday said Russia’s missile strike on an eastern Ukraine railway station last week that killed dozens of civilians “clearly is genocide.” “I think that Europe needs to understand and grapple with the fact that you’ve got a genocidal
Continue Reading By Veronica Stracqualursi, Daniella Diaz and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming on Sunday said Russia’s missile strike on an eastern Ukraine railway station last week that killed dozens of civilians “clearly is genocide.” “I think that Europe needs to understand and grapple with the fact that you’ve got a genocidal
Continue ReadingBy Carolina Cruz, Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, Kansas (KCTV) — A World War 2 veteran received some deserved and overdue recognition on Saturday afternoon in Olathe. U.S. Navy Veteran William Bledsoe was part of the Merchant Marines during the Second World War. “The Merchant Marines had a higher fatality
Continue ReadingBy Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — If you happen to drive down the Bayway or Causeway over the weekend you may see an astronaut or octopus flying in the sky over Battleship Memorial Park. Kites Over Mobile kicked off Saturday morning, a lot of folks went to
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