By Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — As the clock ticked down on UConn’s season, the celebrations were in full swing. After a dominant performance, the Huskies had romped to another double-digit victory – this time taking home the silverware, too. Monday’s 75-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers wrapped up UConn’s second successive
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. The number of publicly traded companies in the United
Continue Reading: SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Someone threw an explosive device onto the porch of The Satanic Temple in Massachusetts at a time when no one was inside, and the device and damage it caused were not found until nearly 12 hours later, police said. No injuries were reported. State police bomb technicians ensured that the
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower this summer. The 95-foot-long and 49-foot-high structure of five rings, made entirely of recycled French steel, will be displayed on the south side of the 135-year-old historic landmark in central Paris, overlooking the Seine River. The hugely popular
Continue ReadingBy ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command says he is “very, very concerned” about China’s aggression toward Philippine forces near disputed islands in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard has repeatedly clashed with Philippine patrol vessels near the Philippines-occupied Second Thomas Shoal. Asked if the
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By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In one photo, Julo stares down the camera dressed in a tie-dye t-shirt, dreadlocks and a red snapback cap. In another, Adbul wears low-waisted jeans, a motorcycle jacket and a decadent fur scarf. Candace is pictured in a pair of Nike Air Jordans, her long platinum hair stark against
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Almost every month, economists expect the hot US labor market to start showing signs of exhaustion. Instead, it plows forward full steam ahead. Last month was certainly no exception. Economists projected 205,000 jobs were added in March, a slowdown compared to February’s revised gains of 270,000. But
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By Steve Contorno and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — When Donald Trump suggested Wednesday he would not sign a federal abortion ban if elected to the White House again, it marked the former president’s latest evolution on the issue. Throughout his lengthy career in the public eye and politics going back 25 years, Trump has found
Continue ReadingBy ALANA BENSON of NerdWallet Know you should be investing but can’t quite bring yourself to do it? Feeling nervous about investing and other financial tasks is normal, but in some cases, it can be the result of financial trauma or abuse. Often, the way we react to money situations isn’t based on logic, but
Continue ReadingBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian president says his country is close to signing a deal on the purchase of 12 French Rafale multi-purpose fighter jets in what would mark a shift from its traditional arms supplier Russia. President Aleksandar Vucic spoke on Tuesday during his two-day visit to Paris and talks with French President Emmanuel
Continue ReadingBy GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military has begun basic training at military bases and schools across the country for draftees called up under the country’s recently activated conscription law. The authorities activated the law in February in a bid to to replenish ranks that have been depleted in nationwide battles against
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Actor Billy Dee Williams has said there is nothing wrong with performers wearing blackface, because “if you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.” Speaking to Bill Maher on the “Club Random” podcast, published Sunday, conversation on the issue began with 87-year-old Williams discussing White actor
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — It will be a bit of a wait until the next total solar eclipse if you missed out on Monday’s spectacular show — but just how long depends on how far you’re willing to travel. Several upcoming total solar eclipses will traverse paths through popular tourist destinations, including
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — It will be a bit of a wait until the next total solar eclipse if you missed out on Monday’s spectacular show — but just how long depends on how far you’re willing to travel. Several upcoming total solar eclipses will traverse paths through popular tourist destinations, including one
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — It will be a bit of a wait until the next total solar eclipse if you missed out on Monday’s spectacular show — but just how long depends on how far you’re willing to travel. Several upcoming total solar eclipses will traverse paths through popular tourist destinations, including
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By John Bonifield, CNN (CNN) — An RSV vaccine already used for older adults could help protect people as young as 18 who are at increased risk of the disease, drugmaker Pfizer said in a news release Tuesday. The company said it would submit the information to the US Food and Drug Administration for potential expansion
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a sign of mutual support amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and shared opposition to Western democracies led by the U.S. No details of the meeting were immediately released, although Lavrov held a news conference earlier Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart
Continue Reading By Sam Joseph and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The victorious South Carolina women’s basketball team returned home to celebrate with fans after defeating Iowa 87-75 to win a third national championship. The Gamecocks received a raucous ovation at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on Monday after completing a perfect 38-0 season. South
Continue ReadingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A top authority in Norway has revoked a decision by a city council to only take Ukrainian refugees and not others, saying it was contrary to the Norwegian Constitution and the Scandinavian country’s discrimination laws. The office of the Country Governor of Oslo and Viken had asked the right-leaning municipal council
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Skipping down the running track with a cowboy hat on her head and a grin across her face, Tara Davis-Woodhall hardly has the demeanor of an athlete about to win the biggest title of her career. However, when the hat comes off an aura of focus descends upon the
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