By Samantha Sosa, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story MIAMI SPRINGS, Florida (WSVN) — A South Florida mother is outraged and demanding accountability after, she said, a substitute middle school teacher hit her teenage daughter with a belt in class. Cellphone video shared by the mother shows a substitute teacher at Miami
Continue ReadingBy Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — For a year, the iconic Mr. Pickles was a staple in Marquee. “Mr. Pickles, the clown was nine feet tall — it was fiberglass,” said Marquee founder Robert Nicholas. When Helene destroyed the River Arts District, sitting atop a pile
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By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Lynne Levin-Guzman stood in the front yard of her 90-year-old parents’ home in Los Angeles County, California, trying to protect it with a garden hose — because their insurance company no longer would. “I know I’m not supposed to be here, but this is my parents’ home
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By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On Wednesday, Jan. 8, people gathered at Pack Square in downtown Asheville to demand Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend temporary housing assistance for victims of Helene. FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which offers free hotel rooms, ends
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk has walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday that half that amount would be “an epic outcome.” Musk, who has been tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or
Continue ReadingPor Anabella Gonzalez, CNN en Español El Consejo Nacional Electoral de Venezuela le dio la victoria en las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio a Nicolás Maduro sin presentar los resultados desglosados por mesa y centro de votación. La oposición no reconoce los resultados y varios líderes internacionales pidieron transparencia. El 10 de enero está
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products, according to a new investigation. There is no level of lead that is safe for humans, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. Cadmium is a carcinogen
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CNN By Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — Lebanon’s parliament has elected the US-backed army chief to be the country’s new president, ending a years-long political stalemate and presidential vacuum. Army chief Joseph Aoun was voted president after two rounds of voting. This came after a robust efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — La Niña has finally emerged after months of anticipation, but there’s a catch. The climate pattern — which typically has an outsized influence on winter weather in the US — is rather weak and may not stick around for long. But that won’t totally eliminate its effect. And,
Continue ReadingPor Alli Rosenbloom Mientras al menos cuatro incendios forestales arrasan Los Ángeles, numerosos miembros de la comunidad de Hollywood se vieron afectados, incluidos Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Anna Faris y Ricki Lake. En una declaración a CNN este miércoles, Crystal dijo: “No hay palabras para describir la enormidad de la devastación que estamos presenciando y
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi, Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — Just weeks after having their lives threatened by the Franklin Fire in Malibu, one couple was forced to literally run for their lives when the Palisades Fire descended on their home. Alec Gellis and his girlfriend, who lives in Carbon
Continue ReadingPor Robert Shackelford Una tormenta invernal está a punto de traer lluvia, hielo y nieve a gran parte de los dos tercios orientales del país, algunos de los cuales aún se están recuperando de la tormenta invernal anterior que atravesó la región durante el fin de semana y principios de esta semana. Esta nueva tormenta
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WBZ By Jacob Wycoff Click here for updates on this story NORTH WOODSTOCK, New Hampshire (WBZ) — The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment. Why are the Ice Castles blue? With towering ice walls, sparkling tunnels and glowing sculptures,
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Wycoff Click here for updates on this story NORTH WOODSTOCK, New Hampshire (WBZ) — The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment. Why are the Ice Castles blue? With towering ice walls, sparkling tunnels and glowing sculptures, the
Continue ReadingPor Jay Ganglani Un supuesto líder de la organización criminal japonesa Yakuza se declaró culpable de traficar materiales nucleares desde Myanmar como parte de una red mundial de tráfico de drogas, armas y dinero lavado, según el Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos. Durante una investigación encubierta de la Administración de Control de Drogas de
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WCCO, MNDNR, DEAN WATTERMANN, CNN By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story OWATONNA, Minnesota (WCCO) — Southern Minnesota has been hit especially hard by bird flu this season. Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead in the southeastern cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and others. Year-round, Owatonna’s Morehouse Park attracts
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By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story OWATONNA, Minnesota (WCCO) — Southern Minnesota has been hit especially hard by bird flu this season. Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead in the southeastern cities of Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and others. Year-round, Owatonna’s Morehouse Park attracts visitors of all kinds, including
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By Ayanda Ntuli, CNN Lagos (CNN) — It’s a world of endless parties and sleepless nights. A relentless celebration that turns West Africa – and especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos – into one of the hottest destinations on the continent, if not the planet, right in the middle of winter. Detty December is a magical
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WCCO, FAMILY PHOTOS, CNN By Derek James Click here for updates on this story STILLWATER, Minnesota (WCCO) — Each week for 42 years, Pat Koppa sent her father Cy a card in the mail. “To say to him ‘Dad, I’m so grateful you saved my life,’” said Koppa. This week, she’s celebrating a special milestone:
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By Derek James Click here for updates on this story STILLWATER, Minnesota (WCCO) — Each week for 42 years, Pat Koppa sent her father Cy a card in the mail. “To say to him ‘Dad, I’m so grateful you saved my life,’” said Koppa. This week, she’s celebrating a special milestone: the 50th anniversary of
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