By Kevin Liptak, CNN Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda leader was hiding. The US drone strike that killed Zawahiri on his balcony in downtown Kabul was the product of months of highly secret planning by Biden and a tight circle
Continue ReadingBy Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story Aug. 1, 2022 (CTV Network) — Nearly two-and-a-half years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, one front-line nurse says emergency rooms are stretched thin amid constant staffing shortages. “Things are worse now. And I don’t think the general public understands how difficult it is
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story Aug. 1, 2022 (CTV Network) — As Canadians mark the abolition of slavery in most British colonies this Monday, scholars are calling on the federal government to issue an apology for Canada’s role in the enslavement of Black and Indigenous people. Aug. 1 marks Emancipation
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By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah confirmed she is the sprinter to beat in the Commonwealth Games with a strong 100-meter heat run. She was a recent world championships bronze medalist in Oregon. The Jamaican progressed to the Commonwealth semifinals in 10.99 seconds when winning the second of
Continue Reading By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The son of Guy Reffitt, the first US Capitol riot defendant to go to trial rather than take a plea agreement, said his father “absolutely” deserves the 87-month prison sentence that was handed down Monday. “I mean, I’m not happy at all. I haven’t been happy to this whole situation. No
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Un matrimonio de Hawai fue acusado de vivir bajo las identidades de niños muertos de Texas durante décadas y de conspirar contra el gobierno, según los registros de la corte federal desvelados. Un gran jurado federal de Honolulu acusó a Walter Glenn Primrose y Gwynn Darle Morrison de conspiración, robo
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Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — El español Fernando Alonso ya escribió su nombre con letras de oro en la historia del automovilismo. Si se retirara mañana, podría irse feliz de lo que ha conseguido. Sin embargo, y para fortuna de todos los aficionados a la Fórmula 1, este no es el caso, pues el piloto originario
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By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Investors are anxious, tired and gloomy as they digest the worst start to the year since 1970 and try to chart a path forward. But you wouldn’t know it from watching major stock indexes. What’s happening: The S&P 500 rallied more than 9% in July, its best month since November
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Business) –– Los mercados globales cayeron este martes a medida que los inversionistas temen que la posible visita de Nancy Pelosi, presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU., a Taiwán pueda escalar gravemente las tensiones con China. Aseguran que Nancy Pelosi visitará Taiwán y China lanza una nueva advertencia El índice Hang
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By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel, we look at innovative new transport concepts, the reopening of Thailand’s most famous beach, and flight attendants speak out about the airport chaos gripping Europe and America. Blue sky thinking Someone warn the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff: If NASA has its way, booms might soon
Continue Reading Yasmeen E. Awaja, CNN A fantasy video showing a gigantic flying hotel that can stay in the sky for years on end has caused a sensation online, despite being beyond the realms of current technology and in breach of the laws of physics. Nevertheless, Yemeni engineer Hashem Al-Ghaili, who created the Sky Cruise concept video
Continue Reading By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — EA Sports will become the title sponsor of the Spanish league beginning in 2023-24. The league announced on Tuesday that the videogaming company will replace Spain-based bank Santander after its final season as the main sponsor of the second-richest European domestic league. The league and EA
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Stewart-Haas Racing has restructured its leadership department of the NASCAR team. Team President Brett Frood is leaving after 14 years to become commissioner of the National Lacrosse League. Brian McKinley moves from vice president of sales to chief commercial officer for SHR. Greg Zipadelli has been named chief
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By Anna Chernova and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN The examination of the substance contained in vape cartridges that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s carried at a Moscow airport in February did not comply with Russian law, a defense expert testified Tuesday in her high-stakes drug-smuggling trial. Among the violations is that results of the examination do not
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By Neeraj G. Patel and Nadia Kounang, CNN A drug is available for monkeypox patients who have or who are at risk of severe disease, but doctors say they continue to face challenges getting access to it. The US Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved tecovirimat — sold under the brand name Tpoxx — specifically
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Jennifer Lopez —ahora la señora Sra. Jennifer Lynn Affleck— y Ben Affleck se sumaron a la larga lista de famosos que han decidido celebrar sus bodas en secreto. Aquí repasamos algunas de sus historias. “Anoche volamos a Las Vegas, hicimos fila para obtener una licencia con otras cuatro parejas, todos haciendo
Continue Reading By Brenda Goodman, CNN About a month ago, Vicki Hankins and her husband were putting serious miles on their car while hunting for baby formula. Now, instead of long drives every few days with uncertain results, they’ve been able to cut down to one long trip only once or twice a month. They don’t worry
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers — including Walmart, Best Buy and Target — stocked up on merchandise months ago to prepare for supply chain shortages. But now, with extra goods sitting on their shelves, many stores are increasing promotions and
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers — including Walmart, Best Buy and Target — stocked up on merchandise months ago to prepare for supply chain shortages. But now, with extra goods sitting on their shelves, many stores are increasing promotions and
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