By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. migration agency says more than 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, a record high since it began counting deaths a decade ago. The International Organization for Migration says the biggest increase in deaths last year was on the treacherous Mediterranean
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By Sana Noor Haq, Ibrahim Dahman, AbdulQader Sabbah and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Anwar Abdul Nabi perches on the edge of a bed at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Her eyes are sunken with grief. The young mother tenderly holds the fingers of her daughter, Mila. Just minutes ago, the 3-year-old girl died of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Candler woman described as being “emotionally distraught and inconsolable” following the death of her son in a Hendersonville parking lot will not face charges, authorities said Tuesday. On Nov. 24, Patricia King raced from her home in Candler to
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A temporary custody agreement involving 4-year-old twins was reached just two weeks ago, according to court documents. On Saturday, instead of picking up the boys, the father was calling 911 to report their deaths. The father, who was to
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CNN By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — That a crowd of thousands gathered for the funeral of Kelvin Kiptum was testament to the marathon world record holder’s staggering impact on his sport. Kiptum’s death in a road accident at the age of 24 has left a gaping hole in the
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CNN By Eric Bradner, Gregory Krieg and Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump made their rematch all but official, with both notching huge Super Tuesday wins and Nikki Haley expected to drop out of the GOP presidential race. More than a dozen states held primaries or caucuses on
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By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Touching down in a destination via private jet, helicopter or yacht – or some combination of all three. Sweeping into a five star hotel via a private entrance – alias ready, entourage in tow. Checking into a penthouse suite decked out for every desire. Dinner and drinks at the
Continue ReadingBy Johnette Magner Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — In the face of concerning literacy rates across the nation, where studies reveal that two out of every three students are not reading on grade level, Caddo Heights Elementary School in Shreveport, Louisiana, has adopted an unconventional approach to encourage reading
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks’ Middle East franchisee, Alshaya Group, is cutting thousands of jobs at its coffee shops because of a “challenging” work environment as the chain grapples with boycotts over the brand relating to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. In a statement to CNN, Alshaya said the layoffs
Continue ReadingBy Brittany Breeding Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A man walking across the country is now passing through the ArkLaTex, sharing his message of faith and hope for all. “I mean, Jesus and his apostles, they walked everywhere. So that was kind of the beginning idea of it,” said
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians, a government official tells The Associated Press, weeks after the agency lost hundreds of millions of dollars in support following Israeli allegations against some of its staffers in Gaza. Canada’s foreign minister is currently in
Continue Reading By Suyin Haynes, CNN (CNN) — Fashion writer Patrick Mauriès first met Karl Lagerfeld in 1981, after he quoted the fashion designer in a short book he had written about contemporary fashion and culture. Although Lagerfeld had by that time already designed for the luxury houses Chloé and Fendi, he was not the iconic figure
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Federal Reserve is in no rush to cut interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified before congressional lawmakers Wednesday. That means more pain for Americans, who have already faced almost two years of rising borrowing costs on everything from car loans to mortgages. However, it’s unlikely that there will be any
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — The humanitarian rescue group SOS Humanity on Wednesday protested Italy’s seizure of its migrant rescue ship Humanity 1, fresh from a weekend rescue during which the charity said Libyan Coast Guard fired live bullets and used violence. The German charity said The Humanity 1 followed international law, and that no clear reason
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Actress Helen Mirren has said she is “blown away” by a new Barbie created in her likeness. The glamorous doll, complete with its own Academy Award, is one of a series of eight launched by toymaker Mattel to mark International Women’s Day on Friday. Despite holding the Oscar –
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf and Brian Fung, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge has allowed parts of a $250 million copyright lawsuit to proceed against Elon Musk’s X, handing the social media company a blow as it faces allegations that it helped some people use artists’ music without permission. The decision exposes X, formerly
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — Speculation over when Catherine, Princess of Wales will return to official royal duties continues this week after expectations were raised by an unlikely source: the British Army. The UK Ministry of Defence put tickets for its annual Trooping the Colour parades on sale on
Continue ReadingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The royal palace in Norway says the infection that sent Europe’s oldest monarch to a hospital while traveling in Malaysia is under control, and the implantation of a permanent pacemaker likely can take place early next week. The 87-year-old King Harald V fell ill during a private holiday. He underwent surgery
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón is launching her intended signature project in April. That’s National Poetry Month. “You Are Here” includes an anthology of nature poems and visits to seven national parks. Milkweed Editions will publish in association with the Library of Congress “You Are
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Uncertainty around the economy and the Federal Reserve’s next
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