By CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Reproductive freedom took center stage during Biden’s State of the Union address, but abortion rights advocates had mixed reactions, raising concerns about the president trying to capitalize on what will be a central campaign issue while avoiding using the word “abortion.” Abortion rights have proved to be
Continue ReadingCNN Opinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — “November 5th is going to go down as the single most important day in the history of our country,” former President Donald Trump said after his victories on Super Tuesday guaranteed that he will be the GOP nominee for president. That reference to Election Day is perhaps
Continue ReadingBy Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Detectives probing the death of a 96-year-old California woman nearly two years ago have uncovered she was the victim of an elaborate murder-for-hire and reverse-mortgage scam that sought to gain control of her home, authorities said Thursday, announcing four people have now been arrested in the case. Violet Evelyn
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Como era de esperar, la película de Christopher Nolan “Oppenheimer” es la favorita en estos Premios Oscar 2024 con 13 nominaciones. La película de fantasía “Poor Things”, protagonizada por Emma Stone, le siguió con 11, mientras que el drama de Martin Scorsese “Killers of the Flower Moon” obtuvo 10 nominaciones.
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By Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — House Republican leaders are now bullishly predicting they will grow their majority in the 2024 elections, contending former President Donald Trump will be an asset in swing suburban districts that voted for President Joe Biden four years ago. For much of the past year, GOP prospects of keeping the House
Continue ReadingBy FRANCISCO SECO Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — For AP Photographer Francisco Seco, taking photos of daily life in cities around the world is one of his favorite activities because it gives him a sense of the people of that city in relaxed moments. In this photo, Seco was walking the deck of a ferry
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The TSA has unveiled a new self-service screening system at a security checkpoint at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. One question: Has the TSA actually seen the condition of most people departing Vegas on an early flight? Here’s what else you need to know
Continue ReadingBy SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender. The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland, a vocal ally
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — AI tools like ChatGPT have gone mainstream, and companies behind the technologies are pouring billions of dollars into the bet that they will change the way we live and work. But alongside that promise comes a constant stream of concerning headlines, some highlighting AI’s potential to churn
Continue ReadingOpinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — “November 5th is going to go down as the single most important day in the history of our country,” former President Donald Trump said after his victories on Super Tuesday guaranteed that he will be the GOP nominee for president. That reference to Election Day is perhaps the
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen recorded his 100th career podium finish in just 187 races with victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday but, ever the perfectionist, the Dutchman first pointed to the grands prix he’s finished outside of the top three. “It’s 88 missed podiums!” he joked when asked
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — Swiss police say that rescue authorities have launched a search for six cross-country skiers missing in the Alps in difficult weather conditions. Police in the canton of Valais said in a statement that the search began on Saturday for the group. It is focused on an area between the resort of Zermatt
Continue ReadingBy CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Just before dawn one summer day in Washington, America’s president stripped naked on a rock by the river, plunged in and saw a dead man float to the surface. We know this about John Quincy Adams because he kept a diary. Many presidents have used such journals
Continue ReadingBy ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India has signed a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland on Sunday that includes a commitment of $100 billion in investments and creating 1 million direct jobs in India in the next 15 years. India committed to reducing import tariffs on industrial products from
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Records continue to be broken on an almost nightly basis in the NBA and this time it is courtesy of Dallas Mavericks star, Luka Dončić. The Slovenian now holds the record for the most consecutive 30-point triple-doubles after a huge showing against the Detroit Pistons in Dallas’ 142-124 win
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By Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — A Moscow court has sentenced a Russian university student to 10 days in jail for naming his Wi-Fi router with a pro-Ukrainian slogan, Russian media reported. The Moscow State University student, identified by RIA as Oleg Tarasov, had changed the name of his WIFI network to “Slava Ukraine,” which
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona, CNN GOP leaders have counseled Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake to avoid airing grievances about past elections and instead center her campaign on a more forward-looking message. She hasn’t exactly taken the advice. While Lake did say she is more concerned about her upcoming battle against Democratic candidate Rep. Ruben Gallego, the
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Katie Porter became a social media celebrity by brandishing a white board at congressional hearings to dissect CEOs and break down complex figures into assaults on corporate greed, a signature image that propelled the Democrat’s U.S. Senate candidacy in California. This time,
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s almost time for the Oscars. The 96th edition is Sunday, with a few new elements. The biggest switch from previous years is a new start time — the Academy Awards will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on ABC. The film academy hopes this will allow more people to watch the
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — America’s inflation problem has improved greatly in some respects — but it remains stubborn for the price of services. That means the Federal Reserve, which is tasked with stabilizing prices, could keep interest rates higher for longer if the rising costs of your haircut, your doctor’s visit
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