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Statue of late civil rights icon John Lewis will be erected in his congressional district where a confederate monument once stood

A statue of the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will now keep watch over a site in his former Georgia congressional district which once held a monument to the Confederacy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ruD0sXm via IFTTT

Trump wanted to trademark 'Rigged Election!' and other key findings from the Jan. 6 panel's latest release

The House January 6 committee on Friday released another wave of witness interview transcripts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/SXT0GUP via IFTTT

Here are 6 foods we lost in 2022

2022 marked a return to the basics for many of America's largest food companies. That left some fan favorites in the garbage heap of history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/uVeypUq via IFTTT

New York nursing union announces intention to strike, delivers notices to eight hospitals across NYC

Approximately 16,000 union nurses have delivered notices to eight New York City hospitals announcing their intention to strike beginning on January 9th if a new contract agreement is not reached by then, according to a press release from the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/htR5XkM via IFTTT

McCarthy offers his critics a key concession in effort to clinch House speakership

• Release of Trump's federal tax returns ushers in a charged new era of presidential oversight • Trump Jr. explains his text about keeping his father in office, and other key transcript findings from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/jhBCWYm via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Massive hunt for missing 11-year-old faces challenges, police say

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Recount confirms Democrat Kris Mayes won Arizona attorney general race

Democrat Kris Mayes won the Arizona attorney general race, an automatic recount confirmed. The Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County announced the results of the recount Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/jldNSs7 via IFTTT

Federal prosecutors are investigating Rep.-elect George Santos' finances

• KFILE: More false claims from Santos about his work, education and family history emerge • Analysis: Santos' defiance and Republican leadership's silence are setting the GOP up for a fraught first week in power • 'You don't seem to be taking this seriously': Santos grilled on Fox News from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/i9PCfbW via IFTTT

FBI offers $10,000 reward for information on vandalism at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta

The FBI Atlanta field office is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a vandalism incident that took place at Georgia's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary this summer, the agency said in a news release Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Dh2LFqt via IFTTT

Jan. 6 committee drops Trump subpoena as it winds down

The House January 6 committee is withdrawing its subpoena of former President Donald Trump as it concludes its work. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/4YpwQ3U via IFTTT

Princeton University student who had been missing died by suicide, county prosecutor says

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Are you stranded in an airport because of Southwest?

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Why Southwest is melting down

A punishing winter storm that dumped multiple feet of snow across much of America led to widespread flight cancellations over the Christmas holiday. By Monday, air travel was more or less back to normal -- unless you booked your holiday travel with Southwest Airlines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/O2ncLxI via IFTTT

Hackers access data on 270,000 patients from Louisiana hospital system in attempted ransomware attack

Hackers accessed the personal data of nearly 270,000 patients in an attempted ransomware attack on a Louisiana health care system in October, a spokesperson for the system told CNN Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BzLYefq via IFTTT

Russian sausage magnate dies after hotel fall in India

Russian sausage magnate-turned-lawmaker Pavel Antov died in India on Saturday after falling from the third floor of his hotel, according to the Indian police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/dRAjHkI via IFTTT

Trump tax returns to be released on Friday

The House Ways and Means Committee will release former President Donald Trump's tax returns Friday morning, a source familiar confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FpV7hHx via IFTTT

Afghan interpreter risked his life for US Marines. Now they're fighting for him to stay in the US

It was November 2010 and a platoon of Marines was patrolling outside of a village in Helmand Province, Afghanistan -- slowly, and carefully, to avoid accidentally stepping on hidden improvised explosive devices. They walked in a single file line meant to reduce the risk of multiple Marines being taken out in one blast. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/PBMxROI via IFTTT

Dog that inspired 'doge' meme is seriously ill

Kabosu, the internet-famous dog who inspired the "doge" meme and influenced digital culture for a decade, is seriously ill with leukemia and liver disease. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/UAYhFal via IFTTT

Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

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Piers Morgan's Twitter account posts offensive tweets before disappearing

Controversial British television host Piers Morgan's Twitter account sent out explicit, derogatory tweets to his 8.3 million followers Tuesday about the late Queen Elizabeth, singer Ed Sheeran, boxer Andrew Tate and others, before partially disappearing for some users. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/lBivEc5 via IFTTT

Man dies in Christmas Day avalanche in Colorado

A 44-year-old man died in an avalanche in Colorado on Christmas Day, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2aJvwbg via IFTTT

Winter weather turns last-minute Christmas gifts into New Year's presents

In some parts of snow-buried America, last-minute Christmas gifts are turning into early New Year's presents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/VmXROME via IFTTT

Air Force quietly speeds up plans to eliminate spy planes on the front line of America's fentanyl war

The US Air Force is moving up its timeline for scrapping a small fleet of surveillance planes used to help take fentanyl pills off the streets, telling National Guard pilots they must fly their aircraft to the boneyard by the end of the month so they can be stripped for parts, according to documents obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/s0iknQE via IFTTT

From the McRib to the Choco Taco, here are 6 foods we lost in 2022

2022 marked a return to the basics for many of America's largest food companies. That left some fan favorites in the garbage heap of history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EsvNDnO via IFTTT

The US asylum backlog is nearing 1.6 million, the highest number on record

Nearly 1.6 million asylum applications are pending in US immigration courts and at US Citizenship and Immigration Services -- the largest number of pending asylum cases on record, according to analysis of federal data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EVMNY56 via IFTTT

White House blames Abbott after migrants dropped outside VP's home on a freezing Christmas Eve

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Analysis: The most underdiscussed fact of the 2022 election: how historically close it was

A lot of people have tried to draw lessons from the 2022 elections, which ended earlier this month. Whether it be Democrats' historically strong performance for a party in power during a midterm or the lack of Senate incumbents losing, the takes have been aplenty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/TUXCKhm via IFTTT

Business partners turn on Sam Bankman-Fried

The stunning collapse of one of crypto's most prominent firms has quickly morphed into a legal battle pitting former executives and ex-romantic partners against one another. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YRDEOu5 via IFTTT

Mike Sievert of T-Mobile is the CNN Business CEO of the Year

Investors saw a lot of red in 2022. But a company known for its magenta logo was a stock market darling this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KxNH9M4 via IFTTT

How personal injury lawyers took over your TV

Drive down any highway in America or turn on the TV for 10 minutes and you'll probably see an advertisement for a personal injury lawyer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FzWuN1o via IFTTT

January 6 panelist points to Electoral College reform as next priority to safeguard democracy

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the House January 6 select committee, said reforming the Electoral College to ensure the presidential winner reflects the outcome of the popular vote would be the next step to safeguard democracy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/MKV4Nha via IFTTT

Fire on board a JetBlue plane forces the evacuation of more than 160 passengers at JFK airport

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UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Opinion: The free market is failing American families. Congress just took a small step to fix that

Over the past three years, several catalytic events should have opened the door to new, permanent policy investments in families and a re-writing of rules to promote fairness and gender, racial and economic equity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/iOcPEV7 via IFTTT

Trump lawyer weighs in on January 6 panel's criminal referrals

The January 6 committee's criminal referrals to the Justice Department, urging the prosecution of Donald Trump, are "worthless," one of the former president's lawyers told CNN on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cvK3C7B via IFTTT

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $565 million -- sixth-largest jackpot in the game's history

There's still time to win big at the lottery before the year is up. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/lvo6ypB via IFTTT

Trump White House drafted statement attacking Barr after he publicly refuted Trump's voter fraud claims, transcript reveals

In December 2020, after then-Attorney General William Barr publicly refuted President Donald Trump's claims that the election was rigged, White House staffers drafted a press release that would've called for the firing of anyone who disagreed with Trump's claims, according to a new transcript from the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2bLq8U7 via IFTTT

Bidens read to children at Children's National Hospital ahead of Christmas weekend

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden met with patients at Children's National Hospital in Washington on Friday, carrying on a longstanding tradition during the holiday season. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/GHuMSlO via IFTTT

Despite Musk's claims, there's no proof the FBI told Twitter to suppress the Hunter Biden story

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White House cautiously optimistic over economy in 2023: 'Absolutely no sign' job growth will tumble or unemployment will spike

As Wall Street and Main Street fret about a potential recession, White House officials are projecting confidence about the economy's ability to weather the storm in 2023. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/G0XkojZ via IFTTT

Democracy has its flaws, but it has emerged from the pandemic in much ruder health than the alternative

For nearly half a decade, you could be forgiven for thinking just about everything in Western democracy seemed a bit broken. The social-media yelling in 140 characters. The wild populism, and dog-whistle racism. The clumsy coronavirus lockdowns and their attendant conspiracy theories. The tolerance of absolute, constant falsehoods. The questioning and beleaguering of the electoral process. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vXqHVBc via IFTTT

Delivery driver charged with the murder of a 7-year-old in Texas faces 3 unrelated sexual assault charges dating back to 2013

The new sexual assault charges filed against the delivery driver suspected of kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas earlier this month date back to three separate incidents in 2013, charging documents show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qpnfW7j via IFTTT

Cassidy Hutchinson testified that Trump acknowledged he lost 2020 election

Shortly after the 2020 election was called for Joe Biden, then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told his aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, that President Donald Trump knew he lost but wanted to keep fighting to overturn the results, according to a newly released transcript from the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XmsBNYk via IFTTT

Tracking flu, Covid-19 and RSV hospitalizations

A tough respiratory virus season is underway in the United States, as influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus came early and hit hard this year, straining the nation's health care system and driving up hospitalizations to rates not seen in years — even as Covid-19 continues spreading across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/fzi9BEm via IFTTT

Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

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Zelensky seizes moment before GOP controls House

Fresh from a trip to the bloody front lines in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky strode onto the ornate US House floor on Wednesday evening in his signature green military wear to shore up his supply line. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HlqU7DN via IFTTT

Ohio police plead with suspected kidnapper to return a 5-month-old twin who was inside a stolen car

A search for a 5-month-old boy is entering a fourth day Thursday, with Columbus, Ohio, investigators continuing to plead with his suspected kidnapper to return the child. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/JhIqBMF via IFTTT

Former Harvard fencing coach and Maryland businessman acquitted of bribery charges

A former Harvard fencing coach and a Maryland businessman were both acquitted of conspiring to get the businessman's two sons admitted to Harvard in exchange for more than $1.5 million in bribes, authorities announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HFv9xKr via IFTTT

Top Biden cybersecurity adviser to step down

One of President Joe Biden's most senior cybersecurity advisers is expected to step down in the next two months, three people familiar with the decision tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wtiy2oT via IFTTT

Congress may pass new retirement rules. 7 changes are on the table

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Commerce Department launches grant program to help female and minority entrepreneurs

The Commerce Department is launching a nearly $100 million grant program to help tens of thousands of female and minority entrepreneurs jump-start and scale their businesses, targeting structural barriers those groups face. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Q9iuT6V via IFTTT

Dow surges thanks to strong earnings and confident consumers

Here comes the Santa Claus market rally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/eXS5igw via IFTTT

Scam PAC operator uncovered by CNN's KFile pleads guilty in federal court

A scam PAC operator first uncovered by CNN's KFile pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering while operating two political action committees during the 2016 election and collecting more than $3 million from unwitting contributors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2ObwW3s via IFTTT

What is Title 42, and what happens now that the Supreme Court has stepped in?

Just days before Title 42 was set to end, the Supreme Court is stepping in after an emergency appeal filed by a group of Republican-led states. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vh8ibVa via IFTTT

White House wants Supreme Court to allow Trump-era policy restricting migrants to end but not for at least a week

The Biden administration told the Supreme Court Tuesday that the justices should reject an emergency bid by a group of GOP-led states to keep a controversial Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42 in effect while legal challenges play out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/w75UGub via IFTTT

Man convicted of killing 8 in Ohio massacre sentenced to life in prison without parole

A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of killing eight people in Pike County, Ohio, CNN affiliate WLWT reported. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KFfHL97 via IFTTT

Analysis: One question the Jan. 6 panel left unanswered

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Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

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Skier survives after being carried 500 yards by an avalanche

A skier was rescued on Friday in Teton County, Wyoming, near Jackson Hole after getting caught in an avalanche and carried about 500 yards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gfZn6uL via IFTTT

After a day of courtroom bickering and confusion, SBF is coming home

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be extradited to the United States, where he faces eight federal counts of fraud and conspiracy that could land him behind bars for life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/D1c7SMm via IFTTT

Incoming Republican congressman under scrutiny for resume discrepancies

Incoming Republican Rep. George Santos may have misrepresented parts of his resume, a report in The New York Times finds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/t02Eubi via IFTTT

Five injured after 'severe turbulence' on United Airlines flight into Houston

Turbulence on a United Airlines flight traveling into Houston Monday morning sent at least five people to the hospital, airport authorities said in an email to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/IzVYnfg via IFTTT

Iran and Russia were too distracted to meddle in midterm elections, US general says

Domestic unrest in Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine may have distracted Tehran and Moscow from making more of an effort to influence or interfere in the 2022 US midterm election, a top US military cyberofficial said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/pUtcaTQ via IFTTT

Lionel Messi's Argentina jerseys are sold out worldwide

Fans of Lionel Messi looking to scoop up his official Argentina jersey following the soccer star's first-ever FIFA World Cup win may be out of luck. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HGai6Ly via IFTTT

Source: Border authorities encountering up to 1,200 migrants a day in South Texas

Border authorities in the Rio Grande Valley have encountered between 900 and 1,200 migrants daily during the past two weeks, according to a federal law enforcement source familiar with daily operations in South Texas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/aYsP5GU via IFTTT

Biden and Trump are heading in opposite directions ahead of the 2024 primaries

Much of the conversation in the leadup to the midterms revolved around how Republicans were clamoring for former President Donald Trump's endorsement, while Democrats wanted President Joe Biden to stay away. A little over a month after the election, however, the picture looks quite different. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/dZRy0bp via IFTTT

Biden to name former Rep. Joe Kennedy III as Northern Ireland envoy Monday morning

President Joe Biden will announce Monday morning that former Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III will serve as the US envoy to Northern Ireland, according to a knowledgeable source. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OIyJNnj via IFTTT

January 6 defendant arrested for allegedly planning to kill FBI agents

A Tennessee man already facing charges in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was arrested for allegedly planning to kill FBI agents, including those who had been investigating him, the Justice Department announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/NAI5d4x via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried to appear in court Monday to drop extradition fight

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in a Bahamas court on Monday to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the US, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FgYZIQC via IFTTT

Twitter bans links to other social media sites, including Facebook and emerging rivals

Twitter will ban links to other social media services and suspend accounts that try to direct Twitter users to alternative platforms, the company announced Sunday, in an apparent attempt to stem user defections to competitors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mxQ1acE via IFTTT

Manchin says Biden should ask for extension of Trump-era border policy

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday that President Joe Biden should ask for an extension of Title 42, a public health authority that was invoked under former President Donald Trump and allows officials to expel migrants encountered at the US-Mexico border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/pc7a3sM via IFTTT

Housing slump likely to continue but some see hopeful signs ahead

Mortgage rates have ticked down recently, but are still up dramatically from a year ago thanks to the surge in long-term bond yields as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cztVm2k via IFTTT

New York City's ban on foie gras violates law, New York state says

The State of New York has determined that New York City's ban on foie gras, stuffed goose or duck liver, violates state law, according to documents filed in New York City Superior Court. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cOGBPry via IFTTT

El Paso mayor declares state of emergency in response to migrant surge

El Paso, Texas, Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency on Saturday following a surge of migrants arriving in the community recently. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZzjyYIh via IFTTT

Memphis shooting leaves five people in critical condition

Five people were in critical condition after a "domestic situation" in Memphis Friday night ended in a shooting, police say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9e7Wkmf via IFTTT

Georgia grand jury investigating Trump election interference is winding down and has begun writing final report

A special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia is winding down its work, according to sources familiar with the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EHSjsId via IFTTT

Starbucks union starts three-day strike at 100 stores

About 100 Starbucks stores across America will be on strike for the next three days, as the union attempts to turn up the pressure in it year-long battle with the coffee retailer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/4zhoxmF via IFTTT

Former Atlanta police officer indicted in the 2019 shooting death of Jimmy Atchison

For more than three years, Jimmy Hill has kept a weekly vigil outside the offices of the Fulton County district attorney in Atlanta, distributing fliers about his son's death at the hands of police and demanding justice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/3PbuTCI via IFTTT

Garland instructs prosecutors to end sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine

Attorney General Merrick Garland instructed federal prosecutors Friday to end sentencing disparities between offenders convicted of crimes involving crack and powder cocaine, a decadeslong policy that has led to disproportionate prison sentences for Blacks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ia3QwBv via IFTTT

McCarthy says hardliners 'have not moved' in opposition to speaker's bid and could put GOP agenda 'in jeopardy'

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday that five conservative hardliners have not budged in their opposition to his speaker's bid, offering dire warnings that their hard-fought Republican majority could be derailed if they don't bend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OA4Jq2g via IFTTT

Twitter blocks links to social media rival, which could cause alarm among regulators

Elon Musk's Twitter sparked an international outcry on Thursday by suspending a number of journalists at major news organizations who cover him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/T2keJLD via IFTTT

Donald Trump's NFT superhero trading cards timed the market all wrong

Donald Trump's entrance into the NFT world came at the worst possible moment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/iT04eNS via IFTTT

Federal appeals court throws out case brought by Connecticut high school girls challenging trans-inclusive sports policy

A federal appeals court on Friday threw out a case brought by four cisgender high school girls in Connecticut who claimed the state's trans-inclusive sports policy violated their civil rights and deprived them of a "chance to be champions." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/TAo4hNu via IFTTT

Why recession fears are back: Americans are losing faith

From the executive suite to the grocery aisles to the halls of the Federal Reserve, the big question is: Can red-hot inflation be vanquished without tipping the economy into a recession? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/3HCzX7L via IFTTT

10-year-old shoot mom over VR headset

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More than 7 million incorrect diagnoses made in US emergency rooms every year, government report finds

A new study finds that nearly 6% of the estimated 130 million people who go to US emergency rooms every year are misdiagnosed, which translates to about 1 in 18 patients getting the wrong diagnosis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/TebiYkz via IFTTT

Republican congressman falsely claims Democratic congresswoman said pedophilia isn't a crime

On Thursday afternoon, Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas accused Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California of having said that "pedophilia isn't a crime." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bjCPykY via IFTTT

Elon Musk's 'wild man strategy,' the next crypto shoe to drop, and the TikTok boogeyman

Puck's William Cohan tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin why Elon Musk might want to run Twitter into the ground. Plus, journalist Jacob Silverman predicts what could cause a true crypto apocalypse following the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried. And the Washington Post's Taylor Lorenz explains why American tech giants want to make TikTok the boogeyman. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/pr9uTKX via IFTTT

Taco Bell is testing two new Mexican Pizza varieties

Taco Bell is spinning up new varieties of its popular Mexican Pizza. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/uLUGcFp via IFTTT

Former Twitter employee sentenced to more than three years in prison in Saudi spy case

A former Twitter manager convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia was sentenced on Wednesday to more than three years in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/QK4q3Bo via IFTTT

Family of Texas girl allegedly killed by a delivery driver sues FedEx and the driver's employer

The family of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old Texas girl allegedly kidnapped and killed by a delivery driver, is suing FedEx and one of its subcontractors, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/QT4yXtS via IFTTT

Man who allegedly threatened to kill Arizona election official facing federal charges

An Ohio man who allegedly threatened to kill an Arizona state election official during the 2022 midterm election season is now facing federal charges, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/fo0v78c via IFTTT

Pelosi honored with official portrait and emotional tributes at unveiling ceremony

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's official portrait was unveiled in a ceremony Wednesday at the US Capitol, with speeches from old allies and political sparring-mates who reminisced on her historic tenure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Cv0sGxo via IFTTT

McConnell and McCarthy are on a collision course

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy took to Fox News primetime last week and dinged his counterpart across the Capitol: Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0bL58y7 via IFTTT

The real revelation from the 'Twitter Files': Content moderation is messy

Before then-President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter after the Capitol riot last January, there was a debate among some employees about what to do with the company's most prominent and controversial user. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/jpYd7Pz via IFTTT

Jury deliberations begin in trial of ex-Texas police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home

A Texas jury began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a former Fort Worth police officer accused of murder in the 2019 shooting of 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson in her home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/iAbrNXJ via IFTTT

FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted on eight criminal charges including wire fraud and conspiracy by misusing customer funds, according to an indictment from the US Attorney of the Southern District of New York. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/G91xlIh via IFTTT

Danish bank pleads guilty to multibillion dollar fraud scheme on US banks

Federal prosecutors announced a plea deal and $2 billion forfeiture Tuesday with Danske Bank, one of Denmark's largest banks, for illegally allowing foreign actors to funnel money through their branch in Estonia in order to gain unlawful access to the US financial system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/eWD1vpR via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas

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Sam Bankman-Fried is willing to pay $250,000 cash bail and will not object to bail conditions

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UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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US attorney calls the FTX scandal 'one of the biggest financial frauds in American history'

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Airbnb finds people have more trouble booking stays if hosts think they are Black

Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black. The findings come after the company launched an initiative to uncover and remedy race-based discrimination on its platform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/5NdmizH via IFTTT

FTX investigators are looking at SBF's parents' role

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Trump to release 'book of letters' next year amid 2024 campaign

Former President Donald Trump is planning to release a book next year showcasing his private correspondence with past and present celebrities and international icons, CNN has learned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gz73B0O via IFTTT

US Air Force carries out first fully successful test of air-launched hypersonic missile

The US Air Force carried out the first successful test of its complete air launched hypersonic missile, the Air Force said in a statement, a program that had previously suffered a series of setbacks because of testing failures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/rCMU46Z via IFTTT

Former officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson testifies she pointed a gun at him before he fired

The former Fort Worth police officer charged with murder for the 2019 shooting of 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson in her own home testified Monday he fired at her because she pointed a gun at him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/JhSGMuU via IFTTT

Rivian halts plans to build electric vans with Mercedes

Rivian said Monday it would no longer pursue a deal with Mercedes to build electric vans for businesses in Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LscpnYv via IFTTT

Patti LaBelle is rushed off the stage during a concert in Milwaukee due to a bomb threat

A Patti LaBelle concert at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee was abruptly halted Saturday night when the star was rushed off the stage due to a bomb threat, organizers said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/CUgiwLJ via IFTTT

Chicago priest Michael Pfleger reinstated following latest accusation of sexual abuse against him

Father Michael Pfleger, the senior pastor of the St. Sabina Parish in Chicago, has been reinstated after an independent review board found "no reason" to keep him away following the latest accusation of sexual abuse against him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LgmelId via IFTTT

Stellantis to idle Illinois plant, lay off more than 1,000 workers, citing rising costs for EVs

Stellantis is shuttering its Illinois plant in February resulting in indefinite layoffs for 1,350 employees, the company said in a statement, citing increasing costs in the electric vehicle market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Fgx2i5Q via IFTTT

Twitter is auctioning off HQ items, including a bird statue and espresso machines

If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Twitter's HQ, the company is auctioning off dozens of items of memorabilia and supplies from its office in San Francisco. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cyfrpRg via IFTTT

Sanders chalks up Sinema's decision to become independent to 'political aspirations'

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Sunday that "political aspirations" drove Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's exit from the Democratic Party, as he vowed to take a "hard look" at supporting a potential Democratic challenge to her in Arizona. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KfST2Hb via IFTTT

The Fed will raise rates again. But it's playing with fire

The Federal Reserve is all but guaranteed to announce Wednesday that it will once again raise interest rates. But investors are hopeful it will be a smaller increase than the last four hikes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/s6l7Dh0 via IFTTT

LA city council member faces fresh controversy after altercation captured on video

Los Angeles city council member Kevin de León is facing renewed scrutiny after a video surfaced online Friday night of him engaged in a physical altercation with a community activist during a holiday event. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gXx3wAm via IFTTT

3 dead, 12 missing after explosion at apartment block on Channel island of Jersey

One person died Saturday and several are missing after an explosion and fire at an apartment building on the British self-governing island of Jersey. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9KJB2F1 via IFTTT

What goes up... is starting to come down

It's too soon to declare victory over inflation, but from gas to chicken to big-screen TVs, there are, increasingly, signs that inflation's grip on American pocketbooks may be loosening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gkMzySC via IFTTT

Julius' Bar, the site of an essential 1960s LGBT protest, is officially a historic landmark

Julius' Bar, one of New York City's oldest LGBT bars and the location of a crucial 1960s protest, has been officially recognized as a city landmark. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/azm4dYW via IFTTT

Strong midterm turnout in Georgia sparks new debate about a controversial election law

The strong turnout in Georgia's runoff election that cemented Democrats' control of the US Senate is sparking fresh debate about the impact of the state's controversial 2021 election law and could trigger a new round of election rule changes next year in the Republican-led state legislature. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZpdFxUa via IFTTT

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a political independent, she told CNN's Jake Tapper in an exclusive TV interview. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FQ8vrc6 via IFTTT

As the world courts TSMC, Taiwan worries about losing its 'silicon shield'

Semiconductor giant TSMC was feted this week by US President Joe Biden and Apple CEO Tim Cook during a ceremony to unveil its $40 billion manufacturing site in Arizona — a huge investment designed to help secure America's supply of the most advanced chips. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qM7tec5 via IFTTT

Elon Musk says Twitter is rolling out a new feature that will flag 'shadowbanning.' It's complicated

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday said he plans to introduce an option to make it possible for users to determine if the company has limited how many other users can view their posts. In doing so, Musk is effectively seizing on an issue that has been a rallying cry among some conservatives who claim the social network has suppressed or "shadowbanned" their content. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/CacOSw7 via IFTTT

Vocal rat opponent NYC Mayor Adams gets rat infestation ticket dismissed

New York Mayor Eric Adams, a vocal rat opponent who made fighting rodents in the city a priority, got his fine dismissed after he was issued a health code violation for an infestation at his Brooklyn property, his spokesman told CNN Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Iqdch9w via IFTTT

Former Minneapolis police officer who helped restrain George Floyd sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison

A former Minneapolis police officer who assisted in the fatal restraint of George Floyd was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison Friday for his role in the killing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xcEJrHj via IFTTT

Big Oil has engaged in a long-running climate disinformation campaign while raking in record profits, lawmakers find

Big Oil companies have engaged in a "long-running greenwashing campaign" while raking in "record profits at the expense of American consumers," the Democratic-led House Oversight Committee has found after a year-long investigation into climate disinformation from the fossil fuel industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/WOR8eCj via IFTTT

The UK just had a major market scare. Now it wants to relax financial rules

Just two months after UK markets suffered their worst meltdown since the global financial crisis, the British government is promising a major relaxation of financial regulation in a bid to shore up the country's banking and insurance industries against growing competition from cities such as Amsterdam and Paris. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/fk46Pj9 via IFTTT

Bankruptcy worries swirl around used car retailer Carvana

Used car retailer Carvana, facing a cash crunch, could be headed towards bankruptcy, according to both published reports and a bearish analyst's call that slashes its share-price target to $1. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/lRbtS9u via IFTTT

US military braces for impact of Covid vaccine mandate repeal

As a repeal of the US military's Covid-19 vaccine mandate took a step closer to becoming law on Thursday, military officials and experts are warning it's a change that could have adverse ripple-effects on military readiness and the ability of service members to deploy around the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/I0dT7DA via IFTTT

The AI chatbot coming for your job, 'Swifties' take on Ticketmaster, and Apple sued for AirTag stalking

Nightcap's Jon Sarlin talks to futurist Amy Webb about the implications for ChatGPT, the next-gen AI tool that's blowing everyone's minds. Plus, Morgan Harper of the American Economic Liberties Project on whether Ticketmaster has met its match in Taylor Swift and her legion of devoted fans. And CNN's Sam Kelly on the lawsuit filed against Apple by two women alleging their exes used AirTags to stalk them. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/MHlzhNk via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Michael Flynn appears before Atlanta grand jury probe into Trump's election subversion

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn is appearing Thursday before an Atlanta-area special grand jury probing efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/D9KwemA via IFTTT

DOJ appeals court decision that blocked the Trump-era policy allowing US turn away migrants at the southern border

The Biden administration has decided to appeal a federal court decision that blocked the use of a controversial Trump-era policy allowing for the swift removal of migrants at the US-Mexico border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/C5gNeYu via IFTTT

Ex-congressman indicted in probe of Venezuelan influence

Former Republican Rep. David Rivera of Florida was arrested in Atlanta on Monday on federal charges that include failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to the Department of Justice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gcR7Y8z via IFTTT

In Warnock's win, White House sees capstone validation that big legislative wins broke through

As White House officials reflected on the final Democratic victory of a history-defying midterm election cycle, one constant has been a sense of validation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9g58Dbj via IFTTT

What's gone wrong at Beyond Meat

A slew of problems have stalled the growth of Beyond Meat, once a darling of Wall Street whose top product became synonymous with plant-based burgers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/taSdjcm via IFTTT

Former Theranos COO set to be sentenced

Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former chief operating officer of failed blood testing startup Theranos, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday for fraud, marking an end to the stunning downfall of a high-flying Silicon Valley company that resulted in the rare convictions of two tech executives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/VvqDiQX via IFTTT

Apple sued by two women alleging their exes used AirTags to stalk them

Apple has been sued by two women who allege their previous romantic partners used the company's AirTag devices to track their whereabouts, potentially putting their safety at risk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/zsgZXSc via IFTTT

Idaho police to return slain university students' belongings to families

Investigators have "a lot of quality leads" about last month's killings of four University of Idaho students in an off-campus house, even though they still haven't determined who killed them, an Idaho state police spokesperson said Tuesday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OGMrw5k via IFTTT

Congress faces time crunch on government funding and sweeping defense policy bill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are scrambling to try to fund the government and pass a sweeping defense policy bill before a new Congress is sworn in, but there are signs that both sides are struggling to reach agreement over these key outstanding issues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/A3KQ8wt via IFTTT

A man in New York has been arrested and charged with hate crime after Jewish father and son were targeted in BB gun shooting, official says

Police in New York have arrested a man accused of firing a BB gun at a Jewish father and son who were out grocery shopping, a law enforcement official told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6Br0SiY via IFTTT

House Republicans seek testimony from Twitter employees who oversaw handling of NY Post's Hunter Biden laptop story

House Republicans say they will seek congressional testimony from top Twitter employees who oversaw the company's handling of a New York Post report on Hunter Biden's laptop in public hearings when Republicans officially reclaim control of the House in the next Congress, indicating that probes into digital content moderation will figure prominently. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/K5WUAPL via IFTTT

Walmart CEO: Inflation on toys, clothing and sports equipment is easing

Finally, shoppers are getting some good news about prices: Inflation is falling on discretionary merchandise just in time for the holidays, Walmart chief Doug McMillon said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YX9nPzf via IFTTT

Meme stock mania may finally be over

It's time to sing a requiem for a meme. Meme stocks, that is. Companies that attracted rabid followings from traders on Reddit and other social media sites in 2021 are struggling. Just look at GameStop. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/O50RQrx via IFTTT

North Carolina county enters 3rd day without lights or heating after a suspected attack on substations

Residents of a North Carolina county are entering a third day without lights or heating, after a suspected attack on electric substations resulted in a widespread outage that blanketed the county in darkness, shuttered schools and businesses and prompted a curfew. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/1hvMVAt via IFTTT

Tampa police chief resigns after flashing badge during traffic stop

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Kentucky Christmas parade rescheduled after threats to protesters calling for Emmett Till accuser's arrest

People in Bowling Green, Kentucky, won't be deprived of a Christmas parade after all. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/G7dZzKR via IFTTT

Senators draft bipartisan framework to legalize DACA recipients and extend Trump-era border policy

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona have landed on an initial framework intended to bolster border security and provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children, sources told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/nmQPTdo via IFTTT

US Secret Service accuses Chinese government-linked hackers of stealing $20 million in Covid relief

Chinese government-linked hackers have stolen at least $20 million in US government coronavirus relief funds, a US Secret Service spokesperson told CNN Monday -- the first time the agency has connected Covid-19 fraud to hackers affiliated with a foreign government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/hJK0YHf via IFTTT

Hertz settles lawsuits over hundreds of alleged false arrests

Hertz will pay $168 million to settle 364 claims related to the company falsely reporting rental cars as stolen. These cases sometimes resulted in people being arrested and even imprisoned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/VyQfdmL via IFTTT

Self-checkout annoys customers and helps shoplifters. Stores are adding it anyway

Self-checkout arrived in the late 1980s at supermarkets. A decade later, it began spreading to big-box chains and drug stores. Now, self-checkout, loved by some and hated by others, has entered discount clothing and department stores. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/GQYr2Jg via IFTTT

College Football Playoff will feature Georgia vs. Ohio State and Michigan vs. TCU

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FBI special agent found not guilty of attempted murder in Metro shooting incident

An FBI special agent who shot and wounded a fellow passenger aboard a Washington, DC-area Metro train in December 2020 was found not guilty of attempted murder and other related charges by a Maryland jury on Friday, according to the state's attorney for Montgomery County. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/WBqfevN via IFTTT

Is the worst over for bitcoin and the rest of crypto?

The meltdown of FTX has sent the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies tumbling more than 60% this year...and the carnage has spread to publicly traded companies with exposure to digital assets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/txfs3GF via IFTTT

A year after tragedy, the Dancing Grannies 'celebrate life' in return to the Waukesha Christmas Parade

Betty Streng does not remember much of last year's Waukesha Christmas parade — or, as she calls it, a "half-a-parade." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2IbeAjN via IFTTT

OPEC sticks with supply cuts as West tightens sanctions on Russian oil

OPEC and its allies decided Sunday to stick with their existing policy of curtailing oil output, just hours before new Western sanctions on Russian crude exports come into force. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/7lIvkx1 via IFTTT

As the old order steps aside, Hakeem Jeffries plots return to majority for House Democrats in 2024

Some things have changed in the two weeks since Hakeem Jeffries learned -- from listening to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's speech, sitting motionless with an intentional blank expression on his face for those who were watching -- that she really was going to step aside. His phone is ringing more. He's being stopped more in the hallways of the Capitol. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/H8dQAVT via IFTTT

This woman gave birth and won the lottery -- on the same day

A North Carolina woman had a day she'll never forget after both giving birth and winning the lottery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/NUa9XrK via IFTTT

If you have the 'killer instinct needed to fight the real enemy,' you could be New York City's next 'rat czar'

New York City is recruiting a new "director of rodent mitigation" to rid the streets of its most notorious furry inhabitants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bAZxBtK via IFTTT

Rhode Island's capital city will spend $10 million in reparations, and it could benefit White residents

Officials in Providence, Rhode Island, recently approved a $10 million budget plan for the city's reparations program, but some are wondering who might end up benefiting from it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/w1zW9m8 via IFTTT

Released Twitter emails show how employees debated how to handle 2020 New York Post Hunter Biden story

For days, Twitter owner Elon Musk had teased a massive bombshell disclosure based on internal company documents that he claimed would reveal "what really happened" inside Twitter when it decided to temporarily suppress a 2020 New York Post story about Hunter Biden and his laptop. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YLM0qFE via IFTTT

5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher

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Arizona secretary of state seeks investigation of Republicans who balked at certifying election

The Arizona Secretary of State's Office on Friday asked state and local prosecutors to investigate and take enforcement action against two Republican officials who had balked at certifying their county's election results by the legal deadline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ziZdyNQ via IFTTT

Covid broke the economy. No one knows what's next

Each week brings head-scratching contradictory news about the economy. Tthis past week was no different, with a batch of economic reports showing that — despite the recession talk — the US economy shows remarkable resilience. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/GXRWd1P via IFTTT

Suspect in 2017 killing of two Indiana teen girls 'has nothing to hide,' attorneys say

Attorneys for the suspect in the 2017 killing of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, said in a statement Friday that their client "has nothing to hide. " from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/aLylrSf via IFTTT

Truck driver surprised to wake up to huge fire

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Man accused of stealing cupcakes, punching clerk

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US sanctions three North Korean officials tied to weapons of mass destruction program

The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned three North Korean officials tied to the nation's weapons of mass destruction program. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BVwGOAL via IFTTT

Why Democrats should like the early voting patterns in the Georgia Senate runoff

More than 1 million Georgians have voted early (absentee or in-person) ahead of Tuesday's Senate runoff election. The compact nature of the early voting period for the runoff makes it difficult to make an apples-to-apples comparison with what occurred during the November general election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/O5Tmx89 via IFTTT

Elon Musk vs. Tim Cook, Sam Bankman-Fried's media apology tour, and why shopping on Amazon is getting worse

Crypto detective "Coffeezilla" tells Nightcap's Jon Sarlin that somebody at FTX "criminally screwed up." Plus, The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler on how Amazon risks turning customers off by showing so many ads in search results. And CNN's Clare Duffy has the latest on the spat between Elon Musk and Tim Cook. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/GVB2Akv via IFTTT

Yellen to Colbert: 'I practiced and I practiced' signature for US currency

Sheets of dollar bills rolling off the presses at the Fort Worth Bureau of Engraving and Printing will soon bear the signature of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Or0zqIZ via IFTTT

Beloved tiger 'Manis' dies at Dallas Zoo

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Organizations get $1M in violence prevention grants

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More than 70 water agencies in California could face water shortages in the coming months, state report shows

Nearly 20% of California's urban water agencies reported they could see significant water shortages in the coming months as the state braces for a potential fourth consecutive year of drought. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/afk8gqy via IFTTT

Biden administration projecting daily migrant border crossings could double when Trump-era policy ends

The Department of Homeland Security is projecting between 9,000 to 14,000 migrants may attempt to cross the US southern border a day when a Trump-era border policy ends in late December, more than double the current number of people crossing, according to a source familiar with the projections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OA8bDvi via IFTTT

Amazon CEO explains thinking behind layoffs as unionized warehouse workers protest outside

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Wednesday said an "uncertain" economy pushed the e-commerce giant to move forward with rare and wide-ranging layoffs after having gone on a significant hiring spree for much of the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/W4cpqPZ via IFTTT

Tracking severe storms across the South: At least 2 killed in Alabama

The threat of possible tornadoes, strong winds and hail in parts of Alabama and Mississippi persisted early Wednesday as a line of storms that loomed over the region for much of Tuesday is expected to weaken as it moves east. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xmJqMHk via IFTTT