By AJ Willingham, CNN Consumers have already been given the warning that holiday shopping is going to be much costlier this year. So far, their habits indicate they’ll keep on spending anyway. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You
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By Jessica Hasbun and Rafael Romo Only a couple of weeks ago, Francis de la Nuez and his wife were elated about expecting a baby girl. But Covid-19 put a tragic end to their hopes, cutting short a 34-week pregnancy. Walking outside the Dr. Marcelino Vélez Santana Regional Hospital in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic’s
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By Eric Levenson, CNN An armed paramedic who was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year testified Monday that he pulled out his own firearm because he believed Rittenhouse was an active shooter. Gaige Grosskreutz, 27, testified that he unholstered his handgun on August 25, 2020, as he and a crowd followed Rittenhouse,
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By Samantha Beech, Jake Kwon and Helen Regan, CNN The number of people who have died from Covid-19 around the world has surpassed five million, according to data held by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Coronavirus Resource Center. JHU’s global tally of deaths reached 5,000,425 at 4:50 a.m. ET on Monday. It reports that 197,116
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By Tim Lister and Ehsan Popalzai, CNN Three guests were shot dead at a wedding reception in eastern Afghanistan on Friday night, apparently because music was being played, according to the Taliban. The attack was carried out by three assailants who claimed to be members of the Taliban before opening fire, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid
Continue ReadingBy Angus Watson and Ben Westcott, CNN Australia’s international borders reopened on Monday, ending nearly 20 months of tough restrictions and sparking emotional scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as people reunited with their loved ones. At Sydney airport, passengers on flights from Singapore and Los Angeles were met with hugs and tears. Partners tearfully
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By Laura Studley, Artemis Moshtaghian and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Six New York firefighters were suspended for four weeks without pay Friday following an incident between on-duty firefighters and an elected official’s staff, according to a statement from a New York City Fire Department spokesperson. The firefighters drove a fire engine to New York state Senator
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Megan C. Hills, CNN Childhood movie throwbacks, “Squid Game” characters and some impressive prosthetics featured among 2021’s best celebrity Halloween costumes, with stars including Katy Perry, Doja Cat and John Legend getting into the holiday spirit. Though several major Halloween parties, like Heidi Klum’s annual bash, were put on hold this year, fellow model Alessandra
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, Joseph Elledge will stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mengqi Ji, bringing an end to the case that sparked the attention of many people throughout Mid-Missouri. Jury selection starts Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. On Wednesday Oct. 10, 2019, Mengji Ji was reported missing by her
Continue ReadingHalloween Night: It’s shaping up to be a great night for trick-or-treating! By 8 pm temperatures will cool to the mid-’40s with mostly clear skies. Later into the night, temperatures will continue to fall to 39 degrees with cloud covering moving in from the northeast. Tomorrow: Scattered showers move into the area early Monday morning.
Continue ReadingBy Sonnet Swire Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that a federal no-fly list for violent airplane passengers “should be on the table” after an American Airlines flight attendant was hospitalized with several broken bones in her face following an attack from a passenger last week. The Federal Aviation Administration reported more than 4,600 incidents
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlan Collins, CNN White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who dropped off President Joe Biden’s international trip shortly before he departed, has tested positive for coronavirus after members of her household did, she said in a statement Sunday. Psaki said she last saw Biden Tuesday outside while masked, before the President departed for Rome
Continue ReadingBy Donald Judd A visibly moved President Joe Biden on Sunday took the opportunity to reflect on his close relationship with Pope Francis, praising the Catholic leader as “someone who’s provided a great solace for my family when my son died.” “This is a man who has a great empathy. He is a man who
Continue ReadingBy Allie Malloy, CNN President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States is “continuing to suffer” from former President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal. “We’re continuing to suffer from the very bad decisions President Trump made to pull out of the JCPOA,” Biden told reporters at a press
Continue ReadingBy Allie Malloy, CNN President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States is “continuing to suffer” from former President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal. “We’re continuing to suffer from the very bad decisions President Trump made to pull out of the JCPOA,” Biden told reporters at a press
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN When the leaders of the Group of 20 assembled for their family photo here on a blue-carpeted riser, there were a few unfamiliar faces among the most powerful people on the planet. Standing in for the absent heads of China, Russia, Japan and Mexico were lower-level ministers dispatched in their places,
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By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Canceled flights, packed planes, rising fares and violent outbursts are the new normal for air travel. Flying is getting worse for both passengers and crews. The problems run deeper than the operational meltdowns that caused Southwest and American Airlines to cancel thousands of flights over four-day periods in recent weeks,
Continue ReadingBy Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN All 50 Democrats in the Senate need to agree upon the framework on the massive economic bill before the House votes on the bill this week, Senate Budget Chairman Bernie Sanders said Sunday. “I think there has got to be a framework agreed upon in the Senate that
Continue ReadingBy Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The distance between Trump America’s perception of January 6 and the rest of America’s understanding of the attack is growing so wide, it cannot be bridged. To see what I
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke with Kyle Beach, a former NHL player who said he was sexually assaulted by former Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010, on ways the league can better protect players, according to NHL.com. Beach’s attorney, Susan Loggins, said Bettman expressed his “sincere regret”
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