By Patrick Oppmann, CNN A high-ranking official in Cuba’s foreign ministry is calling for the Biden administration to restore relations with the island in light of a recent CIA report that found most “Havana syndrome” cases were unlikely to have been caused by a foreign power. The spate of mysterious health incidents that have plagued
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By Tara John, Paul P. Murphy and Allegra Goodwin, CNN Federal prosecutors have charged a 32-year-old man with a federal firearm crime, alleging he sold the Colleyville, Texas, synagogue hostage-taker the gun he used during this month’s 11-hour standoff. Henry Williams, who was charged Tuesday with being a felon in possession of a firearm, allegedly
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By Sharon Braithwaite, Tara John and Luke McGee, CNN London’s Metropolitan Police say they are investigating a “number of events” in Downing Street and Whitehall over the pandemic amid claims of Covid rule-breaking at the heart of the UK government. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick told the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee on Tuesday
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By Karol Suarez and David von Blohn, CNN Journalist Lourdes Maldonado López was killed on Sunday in northern Mexico’s border city of Tijuana, marking the third killing of a journalist in the country in two weeks. López was shot to death inside a car in Tijuana’s Santa Fe neighborhood, according to a Sunday statement from
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By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved five Caribbean island destinations into its highest-risk travel category for Covid-19 on Monday. In total, the CDC moved 15 places to Level 4, or “very high” risk, showing the continuing grip the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has on
Continue ReadingBy Luke McGee and Lindsay Isaac, CNN British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday with a gathering at his official residence in June 2020 while the United Kingdom was in its first Covid-19 lockdown, a spokesperson said Monday, marking the latest scandal for the country’s leader. In a statement, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
Continue Reading By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved five Caribbean island destinations into its highest-risk travel category for Covid-19 on Monday. In total, the CDC moved 15 places to Level 4, or “very high” risk, showing the continuing grip the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has on
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By Duarte Mendonca and Lauren Kent, CNN UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered an inquiry into allegations made by Nusrat Ghani, a Muslim lawmaker, that her faith was raised as a reason for her losing her job. Who is Nusrat Ghani? Ghani is the Conservative MP for Wealden, in southeast England. She was first
Continue ReadingBy Angus Watson, CNN An Australian man accused of kidnapping 4-year-old Cleo Smith and keeping her captive for nearly three weeks last year pleaded guilty on Monday. Terence Kelly, 36, appeared via video link at Carnarvon Magistrates Court in Western Australia and pleaded guilty to the charge of “forcibly taking a child under 16.” He
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By Ivana Kottasová, CNN It could be a crucial week for Boris Johnson in his battle to stay in power. The British Prime Minister has been under pressure for weeks over alleged summer garden parties and Christmas gatherings held in Downing Street when the rest of the country was under strict Covid-19 lockdowns. A report
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By Paul P. Murphy, CNN The Prince Andrew High School in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will be renamed as the sex abuse civil case against the British royal continues moving forward in the United States, school officials say. “We are changing the name to move in a different direction due to the negative reports about Prince
Continue ReadingBy Austin Mabeus, CNN A precious baby hits a milestone extremely early, a marine biologist captures video of a rare sight and a reporter has a shocking encounter on live TV. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Gift of gab A family shares their 2-month-old daughter’s loving first words. Watch Anderson Cooper Full
Continue ReadingBy Austin Mabeus, CNN A precious baby hits a milestone extremely early, a marine biologist captures video of a rare sight and a reporter has a shocking encounter on live TV. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Gift of gab A family shares their 2-month-old daughter’s loving first words. Watch Anderson Cooper Full
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By Rhea Mogul, CNN The Australian government on Friday pledged 1 billion Australian dollars ($700 million) to protect the Great Barrier Reef, months after it narrowly avoided being placed on the UN’s cultural agency’s “danger” list due to the threat of climate change. Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled the nearly decade-long conservation package days ahead
Continue ReadingBy Austin Mabeus, CNN A precious baby hits a milestone extremely early, a marine biologist captures video of a rare sight and a reporter has a shocking encounter on live TV. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Gift of gab A family shares their 2-month-old daughter’s loving first words. Watch Anderson Cooper Full
Continue ReadingBy Austin Mabeus, CNN A precious baby hits a milestone extremely early, a marine biologist captures video of a rare sight and a reporter has a shocking encounter on live TV. These are the must-watch videos of the week. Gift of gab A family shares their 2-month-old daughter’s loving first words. Watch Anderson Cooper Full
Continue ReadingStephanie Busari, CNN “Sis have you seen this wonderful cover … it’s amazing,” a friend wrote to me in an Instagram message.  It was the British Vogue February 2022 cover, which features an all-star team of African supermodels. It is one of two cover photos released this month (a second cover image features one of the
Continue ReadingStephanie Busari, CNN “Sis have you seen this wonderful cover … it’s amazing,” a friend wrote to me in an Instagram message.  It was the British Vogue February 2022 cover, which features an all-star team of African supermodels. It is one of two cover photos released this month (a second cover image features one of the
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By Forrest Brown, CNN Sometimes, it’s tough being popular. Just look at the National Park Service. Record numbers of pandemic-weary visitors have shown up at many national parks during the pandemic. California’s Yosemite National Park is so popular during peak summer season that it’s now testing a pilot program for campers: A winter lottery in
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By Rob Picheta and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Two men were arrested in the UK cities of Birmingham and Manchester on Thursday morning as part of the investigation into last weekend’s Texas synagogue hostage standoff, Greater Manchester Police said. The men remained in custody for questioning as UK counterterrorism investigators support US authorities in probing the
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