Victim in deadly Camden County shooting identified
Authorities have identified the man killed in a Sunday night shooting in Osage Beach.
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Los pasajeros de un crucero varados en África se apresuran a reunirse con su barco
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ocho pasajeros de un crucero que se quedaron rezagados en la isla africana de Santo Tomé y Príncipe llevan días luchando por alcanzar al barco de Norwegian Cruise Line en su travesía por la costa occidental de África. Los pasajeros demoraron su regreso al barco el 27 de marzo, según un
Continue ReadingFrom Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
NEW YORK (AP) — More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday. In the snacks department alone, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to sell a limited doughnut-cookie creation. Sonic Drive-In is selling a “Blackout Slush Float.” And Frito-Lay’s SunChips has
Continue ReadingDeadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were under tornado watches into Tuesday night, while Wisconsin was experiencing a
Continue Reading3 dead, 3 injured after a helicopter crashes near a summit in the Swiss Alps
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss police say three people have been killed and three others injured after a helicopter ferrying a guide and visitors to a mountaintop drop-off point for skiers crashed in the Swiss Alps. Authorities opened an investigation to determine why the light utility helicopter skidded off its landing zone on Tuesday near the
Continue ReadingLou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Lou Conter, the final survivor of the USS Arizona, the Navy battleship that was sunk – with a loss of 1,177 lives – during the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at age 102. Conter was surrounded by family at his home in Grass Valley, California, and
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JetBlue’s new checked bag fees now depend on the day
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — JetBlue is proving that not even your baggage is safe from dynamic pricing, with the airline rolling out fees that vary depending on the day of departure. The price of a first checked bag now ranges from $35 to $50 under a recently revealed fee structure that
Continue ReadingAborto en Estados Unidos: en dónde está prohibido, restringido o permitido
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — El estado legal del aborto permanece en el aire en muchos estados de EE.UU., lo que deja a los pacientes en el limbo mientras las demandas y apelaciones se abren paso en los tribunales. Esta es una mirada al estado actual del aborto a lo largo del país: Alejandra Ramos,
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Angie Harmon says Instacart driver shot and killed her ‘beloved’ dog
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Angie Harmon is mourning the loss of her dog Oliver who she says was killed by a driver during a grocery delivery. The actress best known for her roles in “Law & Order” and “Rizzoli & Isles” posted on her verified Instagram account that she and her family
Continue Reading The hidden meanings behind photographer Nora Faustine’s nude self-portraits
By Briana Ellis-Gibbs, CNN (CNN) — For over a decade, the photographer Nona Faustine shot self-portraits in and around New York City, in many instances posing fully nude apart from a pair of crisp white pumps. Faustine’s captivating photographs immerse viewers into often-forgotten histories; the series, “White Shoes,” highlights the city’s historic role in the
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Biden and Xi speak for first time since November summit amid global tensions
By MJ Lee and Donald Judd, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, marking the first conversation between the leaders since their historic in-person summit in November and the latest in ongoing efforts by US and Chinese officials to defuse tensions between the two superpowers. The
Continue ReadingBiden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
By ZEKE MILLER, DIDI TANG and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers. The call, described by the White House as “candid and
Continue ReadingLarry Lucchino, feisty force behind retro ballpark revolution and curse-busting Red Sox, dies at 78
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Former Red Sox, Padres and Orioles executive Larry Lucchino has died. He was the force behind baseball’s retro ballpark revolution and the transformation of the Boston Red Sox from cursed losers to World Series champions. Lucchino was 78. He died of congenital heart failure. He had
Continue Reading The battle over Disney’s future is about to be decided in a high stakes board vote
By Hadas Gold and Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — A bitter fight over the future of Disney is set to be decided this week as one of the most expensive proxy battles ever comes to a head at a high-stakes shareholder vote on Wednesday. At issue is Disney’s (DIS) stock price, which has risen nearly 50% over the
Continue ReadingKlaus Mäkelä, just 28, to become Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director in 2027
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press Klaus Mäkelä has been hired to succeed Riccardo Muti as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and will become the youngest head since its start in 1891. A Finn who turned 28 in January, Mäkelä has had an astonishing rise in the music world. He became principal guest conductor
Continue Reading Shannen Doherty has decided to ‘downsize’ as she lives with stage 4 cancer
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty says she’s letting some things go as she lives with stage 4 breast cancer. In the most recent episode of her podcast “Let’s Be Clear,” the actress, 52, talked about how her priorities have changed because of her illness. “It doesn’t matter if you have a
Continue ReadingThis mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed. Here are some big moments in its 67 years
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it’s
Continue ReadingTexas declara estado de emergencia en el condado Bell por el eclipse solar de abril: ¿qué implica?
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El eclipse solar previsto para el lunes 8 de abril será un espectáculo único, y no son pocos quienes ya están haciendo los preparativos para no perderse ni un minuto. Entre quienes han decidido trasladarse a un lugar privilegiado para acceder al fenómeno, la mayoría ha optado por el condado Bell,
Continue ReadingArchaeological site is discovered within the boundaries of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — An archaeological site that might shed more light on New Mexico’s ancient history has been discovered recently within the boundaries of Holloman Air Force Base. Base officials say geomorphologists and members of the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental flight uncovered a campsite that’s about 8,200 years old and
Continue ReadingWallace Peeples, activist-influencer otherwise known as Wallo267, has memoir out in September
NEW YORK (AP) — Wallace Peeples has lived many lives — activist, speechmaker, podcaster, social media influencer — since serving 20 years in prison. And he plans to write about all of them. 13a, an imprint of Gallery Books, announced Tuesday that it has signed up Peeples, best known as Wallo267, for his memoir “Armed
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