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Month: October 2024

Muere Egidio Cuadrado, acordeonista de Carlos Vives por años y referente de la música vallenata

Andrea Gomez (CNN Español) — El músico y referente del vallenato colombiano Egidio Cuadrado, conocido por ser acordeonista del cantante Carlos Vives, falleció a los 71 años, informó este lunes en un comunicado la Clínica Universitaria Colombia. El centro médico lamentó la pérdida del músico y destacó que se dedicó la difusión y conservación del género

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Los alebrijes: la artesanía mexicana de cartón que nació por un sueño en un barrio de la Ciudad de México

Paulina Nares (CNN Español) — El 19 de octubre cientos de alebrijes gigantes desfilaron en carros alegóricos por las avenidas principales de la Ciudad de México. ¿Qué son y qué representan? Los alebrijes son criaturas fantásticas o míticas hechas con cartonería que nacieron de un sueño profundo del artesano mexicano Pedro Linares López, quien enfermó

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US couple Tony and Francine Smarrelli

‘It was a good choice: This US couple say their living costs dropped by nearly $3,000 a month when they moved to Italy

Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — As they celebrated the milestone of their 50th wedding anniversary in Venice, Italy, in June 2023, Tony Smarrelli, 74, and his wife, Francine, 75, made an important decision. The retired elementary teachers, originally from Syracuse, New York, resolved to leave the US and move to Italy for good. That same

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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s structure

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal challenging the structure of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the latest legal case that threatened independent government agencies. The appeal from two “educational organizations,” alleged that the 52-year-old independent consumer protection agency violates the Constitution because its five-member board can

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Stars shine at Academy Museum gala

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures raised both money and the profiles of the many entertainment figures who attended. The event held over the weekend raised more than $11 million for the museum, while honoring Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino, according to

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Un joven de 17 años de Hawai sobrevivió 11 horas varado en el océano Pacífico antes de ser rescatado por un socorrista fuera de servicio

urielblanco (CNN) — Era una típica tarde de miércoles para Noland Keaulana, que estaba arreglando su camioneta en casa de sus abuelos cuando recibió una alerta en su teléfono sobre un joven de 17 años desaparecido frente a la costa de Honolulu. Keaulana, socorrista del Departamento de Seguridad Oceánica de Honolulu desde hace 16 años, no

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Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ campaign and affiliated Democratic committees raised more than $359 million in September alone and about $633 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30. That pushed their total for the election over $1 billion and maintaining a large advantage over her opponent, Republican Donald Trump. But the vice president’s

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New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities in New Mexico have rescued hundreds of people in the Roswell area after record rainfall produced severe flooding over the weekend. The flooding left at least two people dead and stranded many on rooftops and in high water. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency Monday.

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