By Christian Edwards and Alex Hardie, CNN (CNN) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recalled her impression of Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, saying the new American president-elect showed a “fascination with the sheer power” of strongmen like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “The
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday toured a slavery museum in Angola and inspected shackles and a whip, and he spoke of “our nation’s original sin.” But he also addressed Africa’s future, saying Africans will make up one in four people by 2050 and the world’s fate rests with them.
Continue ReadingWATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school. She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She connects them with federal and tribal resources. And when students don’t show up to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN CARLOS, Ariz. (AP) — After missing 40 days of school last year, Tommy Betom, 10, is on track this year for much better attendance. The importance of showing up has been stressed repeatedly at school — and at home. When he went to school last year, he often came home saying the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating the Browns 41-32. Winston threw for a franchise-record 497 yards and four touchdowns, and Jeudy had nine catches for
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kash Patel has been well-known for years within Donald Trump’s orbit as a loyal supporter who shares the president-elect’s skepticism of the FBI and intelligence community. But he’s receiving fresh attention, from the public and from Congress, now that Trump has picked him to lead the FBI. As he braces
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — Rowan Ford knew Christopher Collings as “Uncle Chris” after he spent several months living with her family. On Tuesday, Collings was executed for sexually assaulting and killing the child, then dumping her body in a sinkhole outside a small Missouri town. Collings, 49, was put to death with
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Associated Press BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — Rowan Ford knew Christopher Collings as “Uncle Chris” after he spent several months living with her family. On Tuesday, Collings was executed for sexually assaulting and killing the child, then dumping her body in a sinkhole outside a small Missouri town. Collings, 49, was put to death with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ally. Queen Camilla, however, has pulled out of the outdoor event
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — There’ll be a strong sense of déjà vu when French President Emmanuel Macron lays the flattery on thick for Donald Trump in Paris this weekend. Few foreign leaders did more to woo Trump when he was the 45th president. In fact, Macron treated him with such deference at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured after a vehicle caught fire Monday evening in the parking lot of the Walmart on Grindstone Parkway in Columbia. A Columbia Fire Department battalion chief at the scene said that one person was brought to an area hospital with minor burn injuries. A cause for the fire has
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that most of Idaho’s law that makes it illegal to help minors get an abortion without their parents’ consent can take effect while a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality continues. Monday’s decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the statute’s prohibition on helping
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By Juliana Liu, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has again indicated that he intends to block a Japanese firm’s $15 billion takeover bid of US Steel upon taking office, saying the former American giant can eventually stand on its own. “Through a series of Tax Incentives and Tariffs, we will make U.S. Steel Strong
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year.
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature film at the 34th Gotham Awards on Monday night. At a starry Gothams that drew Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) –– La Policía de Ecuador informó que este domingo fueron encontrados los cuerpos de nueve personas que murieron tras el violento ingreso de un grupo armado en una vivienda en la zona de El Guabo, en la provincia costera de El Oro, en el sur del país. El Departamento de Comunicación
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Police in Gloucester, Massachusetts, are seeking charges against three teenagers who allegedly assaulted a transgender teen, who says he was punched and called slurs during the attack. The Gloucester Police Department filed applications for assault and battery charges in Gloucester Juvenile Court against two 17-year-old males and one 16-year-old
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By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A Republican-led House committee investigating broad aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects in the US released a final report Monday summarizing its two-year effort, saying it hoped the work would “serve as a road map for Congress, the Executive Branch, and the private sector to prepare for
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson scored 21 and Saint Louis beat winless Jackson State 74-66 on Monday night. Jimerson went 8 of 16 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Billikens (5-2). Isaiah Swope totaled 18 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Robbie Avila pitched in with 15 points, eight
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — An Army general who oversaw the US withdrawal from Afghanistan was promoted to a four-star officer after a Republican senator dropped a hold on his nomination, according to a Senate aide. The Senate on Monday confirmed Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue to be the commander of US Army Europe-Africa by
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