By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer landed on the lunar surface, but the mission may end prematurely since the spacecraft’s solar cell is not generating electricity, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected. The
Continue ReadingBy ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will test former President Donald Trump’s Republican front-runner status in a state he carried by a comfortable margin in the 2016 primary. But New Hampshire has a considerably more moderate electorate than the one that delivered Trump a big win in this
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has become the fifth country in history to reach the moon. Its spacecraft, which wasn’t carrying astronauts, landed on the lunar surface early Saturday. But an issue with the power supply means that the mission could be in jeopardy. Officials say they need more time to
Continue ReadingBy ASHRAF KHALIL and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, as speakers urged the impassioned crowd to capitalize on the movement’s major victory in the Supreme Court and keep fighting until abortion is eliminated. Months
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Varios alcaldes de Texas dicen que están hartos de la hiperpolarización sobre la inmigración a medida que las tensiones entre el presidente Joe Biden y el gobernador Greg Abbott continúan escalando y la frontera se convierte en un tema político intratable para ambos. Los líderes de Texas que asistieron a
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By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Soccer player Jordan Henderson has announced that he is returning to Europe to join Ajax, six months after making a controversial move to Saudi Arabia. On Thursday, the England international said that he is leaving Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al-Ettifaq “with immediate effect,” adding: “It wasn’t an easy
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — “Man, give him the trophy now and his (flowers).” Praise from fellow members of any sporting alumni always holds value – even more so coming from one of the greatest of all time. So when NBA superstar LeBron James posted his compliments to Lamar Jackson on social media following
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By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Even Eminem might cringe at how much it costs to witness the Lions make their Cinderella run for the Super Bowl. Playoff tickets are fetching an average of $1,097 for the Lions home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Detroit, easily the most expensive Divisional playoff
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By Daniel Strauss and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, sporting a white and gold “Caucus Captain” hat, beamed as he marveled about the charming nature of the Iowa caucuses. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was all smiles as she talked to a conservative media host. Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson mingled with guests at the Iowa Events Center. They
Continue Reading By Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Uvalde, Texas (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with CNN that he believes there should be a “speedy trial” in the election subversion case against Donald Trump, while also pushing back on allegations that his department is targeting the former president for political reasons. Garland said
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By Suyin Haynes, CNN (CNN) — Think of Balenciaga today, and you may think of bold accessories emblazoned with the brand’s name, futuristic footwear, and runway shows featuring celebrities splashed across social media. Yet the label’s origins were rather more discreet; founder Cristóbal Balenciaga was renowned for his privacy, secrecy and need for control over every
Continue ReadingBy JULIA FRANKEL, NAJIB JOBAIN and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A member of Israel’s War Cabinet cast doubt on the country’s strategy for releasing hostages held by Hamas, saying only a cease-fire can free them, as the prime minister rejected the United States’ calls to scale back its offensive. The comments by
Continue Reading By Michael Williams, Camila DeChalus and Nikki Carvajal, CNN Washington (CNN) — Several Texas mayors say they are fed up with the hyperpolarization over immigration as tensions between President Joe Biden and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continue to escalate and the border becomes an intractable political issue for both men. Texas leaders attending the United States
Continue ReadingBy JAYAMPATHI PALIPANE Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities say they have arrested tens of thousands of people in a monthlong crackdown on drugs and are vowing to continue despite U.N. criticism of possible human rights violations during the “heavy-handed” operation. Acting police chief Deshabandu Tennakoon told The Associated Press on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press A Russian official says a Ukrainian drone has struck an oil storage depot in western Russia, causing a massive blaze. It is the latest incident in Ukrainian forces’ apparently extended campaign of attacks on Russian soil ahead of the war’s two-year anniversary. Russian officials and news reports said four oil reservoirs
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — A member of Israel’s War Cabinet has confirmed reports that early in the war against Hamas in Gaza, an Israeli preemptive strike against Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia was called off at the last minute. Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief, says he was among those arguing against such a strike in what he
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza Nápoles, Italia (CNN) — Un proyecto de tres años para construir un parque infantil y una zona recreativa al sur de la ciudad italiana de Nápoles ha desenterrado las ruinas de una casa de playa situada en un acantilado que tiene 2.000 años de antigüedad. La mansión panorámica, construida en el siglo
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TODAY: After the return of snow overnight, Friday will be noticeably colder than Thursday. Highs may not climb out of the single digits for many. A forecast of 10 degrees is expected in Columbia through the heat of day. We’ll have some sunshine early, with more clouds returning late in the day. TONIGHT: Expect temperatures
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — American Coco Gauff looks to be establishing herself as a serious contender for this year’s Australian Open title after yet another straight-sets victory, this time against fellow US star Alycia Parks on Friday. The reigning US Open champion needed just over an hour to beat Parks – 6-0 6-2
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Sick of the cold? Mother Nature has a change in store: A dramatic weather pattern change is coming next week that will flip the brutal cold on its head. Few spots in the continental US have escaped the cold over the last week. Its wind chills plunged below
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