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Southern Democrats urge Biden and DNC to host 2024 convention in Atlanta

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2 people who searched Trump properties for classified documents testified before federal grand jury in Mar-a-Lago probe

Two people who found two classified documents in a Florida storage facility for Donald Trump have testified before a federal grand jury in Washington that's looking at the former president's handling of national security records at his Mar-a-Lago residence, according to sources familiar with the investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gRqnSy1 via IFTTT

Century-old train tunnels in Baltimore and New York to get funding from Biden's infrastructure law

Long-needed improvements are coming to train travel along the nation's busy Northeast Corridor, thanks in part to the federal infrastructure funding package that President Joe Biden signed into law in the fall of 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YFPKAy1 via IFTTT

These are the 4 women who will control the most powerful levers of government

When Susan Collins first arrived in the Senate in 1997, a male colleague approached her about committee assignments and assumed that the Maine Republican would want to serve on education and child care panels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/G5LhMo4 via IFTTT

Dispute over $100 repair bill may have played a role in Half Moon Bay shootings that left 7 dead, district attorney says

A dispute over a $100 repair bill may have contributed to a pair of shootings that left seven people dead and another injured last week in Half Moon Bay, California, the San Mateo County district attorney told a local news station. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/lvB031i via IFTTT

Here's why you should always wait for the earnings call

Investors are pretty bad at living in the moment. We're currently in the thick of fourth quarter earnings reports, but traders don't seem to care about how companies fared during the final months of 2022. They're more focused on what's going to happen in the future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YZV5myr via IFTTT

Renault will slash stake in Nissan as they overhaul their alliance

Carmakers Renault and Nissan have agreed to restructure their longstanding partnership, with the French company whittling down its stake in the Japanese firm to 15%. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DTizx9X via IFTTT

Opinion: Meta's big mistake on Trump

On Wednesday, Meta justified its decision to restore Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts by claiming that the risk to public safety "has sufficiently receded." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/E82e5by via IFTTT

Spokesperson: Principal of Virginia school where 6-year-old allegedly shot teacher is reassigned

The principal of Richneck Elementary School in Virginia has been reassigned within Newport News Public Schools, according to a spokesperson for the district. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/oLk5Zsv via IFTTT

Beloved 'Weinerman' statue returned to West Virginia restaurant

A West Virginia restaurant is celebrating after its beloved "Weinerman" statue was returned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/voOVN1w via IFTTT

Man throws Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue in arson attempt, police say

A man threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue in an arson attempt on Sunday morning, police and the synagogue said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0bB6jl7 via IFTTT

Shooting in Baltimore kills 1 and wounds 2 others

At least one person was killed and two wounded in a shooting in Baltimore on Saturday, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/B63NZ0e via IFTTT

The site of the Monterey Park massacre is at the epicenter of the city's robust business district

For years, dancers in high heels and glitzy dresses have hurried into Phillip Sam's beauty supply store in Monterey Park ahead of big events, searching the maze of products for a finishing touch -- strong hold hairspray, a swipe of glittery eyeshadow, a bejeweled claw clip.  from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/P7z1CBd via IFTTT

Jobs report to give further clues about where economy is headed

The Federal Reserve is going to raise interest rates again on Wednesday. But will it be another half-point hike or just a quarter-point increase? And what about the rest of the year? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/lydCTwB via IFTTT

A Texas National Guard member shot and injured a migrant at the border

A Texas National Guard member shot a migrant in the shoulder during an encounter in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas last week, according to a recent joint Army Times and Texas Tribune report. A federal law enforcement source confirmed to CNN a migrant was shot and injured in the incident. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZkTIrQ4 via IFTTT

First responder on scene testifies he did not see 'visible tears' from Alex Murdaugh after his wife and son were found dead

The first law enforcement official to respond to the scene where Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found killed testified Thursday that one of the first things Murdaugh mentioned after the sergeant from the Colleton County Sheriff's Office arrived was a boating accident involving his son years ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KIAjEZG via IFTTT

Three killed, 4 injured in California's fourth mass shooting in a week

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Biden makes false and misleading claims in speech

President Joe Biden delivered a Thursday speech to hail economic progress during his administration and to attack congressional Republicans for their proposals on the economy and the social safety net. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/z7NbrcQ via IFTTT

Second lawyer who participated in Molotov cocktail attack during George Floyd protests sentenced to over a year in prison

A second former New York lawyer has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for participating in a Molotov cocktail attack during a New York City protest in 2020 following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/7xrCyLY via IFTTT

Felony criminal charges filed against two former Florida officers over alleged beating of homeless man

Two former Hialeah City police officers and one civilian are facing charges in connection to the alleged kidnapping and beating of a homeless man, as well as witness tampering on part of the civilian in an effort to cover up the officers' actions, officials announced Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Qo8fadH via IFTTT

RNC chairwoman beats lawyer and Mike Lindell to win fourth consecutive term

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was elected to a fourth consecutive term Friday after a vote by RNC members who gathered here for their winter meeting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6qxURCi via IFTTT

CVS and Walmart cut pharmacy hours, close some locations earlier, citing staffing shortage

An apparent shortage of pharmacists is forcing CVS and Walmart to reduce the hours of its pharmacies, as they close earlier in thousands of locations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Zt3TFly via IFTTT

Mercedes leapfrogs past Tesla on automated highway driving

Mercedes-Benz will take a step towards offering a self driving car in the United States, or at least in some states, when it begins selling cars featuring its new Drive Pilot system later this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/URSKgiQ via IFTTT

Goldman Sachs CEO got 30% pay cut -- but still made $25 million

Goldman Sachs had a rough year in 2022. And CEO David Solomon was punished for that. Sort of. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ysZVhwJ via IFTTT

ChatGPT passes exam at Ivy League school

• Watch: Congressman gives speech using ChatGPT • Plagued with errors: A news outlet's decision to write stories with AI backfires • Opinion: Is no career safe anymore? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/druoHyh via IFTTT

Maryland man who threatened to kill Sen. Ted Cruz pleads guilty

A Maryland man pleaded guilty Thursday to threatening to murder a member of Congress, the Department of Justice announced in a news release. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HhxXSTi via IFTTT

FDA indicates need to better regulate CBD products and plans to work with Congress on new rules

CBD products will require a new regulatory pathway, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, and the agency plans to work with Congress to develop a strategy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/o76DZp3 via IFTTT

National Archives asks former presidents and vice presidents to check for classified and presidential documents

• FBI Director: People with access to classified info need to be more 'conscious of the rules' • Opinion: McCarthy's committee vengeance could pose a grave risk from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/sqJyiWC via IFTTT

BuzzFeed will use AI to create content, shares spike

BuzzFeed said Thursday that it will work with ChatGPT creator OpenAI to use artificial intelligence to help create content for its audience, marking a milestone in how media companies implement the new technology into their businesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ktQjvCE via IFTTT

San Francisco moves to allow non-profits to operate supervised drug injection sites

San Francisco is in the process of allowing local non-profits to open so-called supervised injection sites in the city, a step that local Democratic leaders say would limit overdoses among drug users but a program that has been met with opposition by the state's leadership. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wBQIqRo via IFTTT

Updated boosters are cutting the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 by about half

The updated boosters are cutting the risk that a person will get sick from Covid-19 by about half, even against infections caused by the rapidly spreading XBB.1.5 subvariant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/JQHnuka via IFTTT

Elizabeth Warren: Crypto giants are 'collapsing under the weight of their own fraud'

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a longtime crypto critic, warned recent turbulence in the digital asset space will only continue unless a host of regulators strengthen protections for investors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wVuRgiK via IFTTT

Some of California's beloved, storm-struck parks and forests remain closed

One of California's biggest draws is the exquisite scenery in its state parks, national forests and other related natural sites. But because of the waves of storms that have dumped a year's worth of water on drought-plagued lands in a matter of weeks in some spots, various outdoor recreational areas remain closed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qBX8jpv via IFTTT

US Transportation Dept. investigating Southwest holiday travel meltdown

The US Transportation Department said it is in the early stages of an investigation into the Southwest Airlines holiday travel meltdown in December. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/CaAxk6j via IFTTT

With newfound powers, statehouse Democrats race to expand voting rights

After strong electoral results in the midterm elections, Democrats in some key states are moving quickly this year on voting rights -- pushing ambitious plans to expand access to the ballot ahead of the 2024 presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/m5CIEWg via IFTTT

'Decisions are imminent' in Trump election case in Georgia, Fulton County DA says

• Fact check: Trump's latest baseless claims about the documents investigation • Trump adds stop in New Hampshire ahead of Saturday campaign event in South Carolina from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6cb7kmq via IFTTT

Analysis: Justin Bieber is the latest music superstar to cash in on a red-hot market

Music superstars are cashing in on a red-hot market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HDvaNtG via IFTTT

Proud Boys member testifies about group's culture and celebration of violence

The first Proud Boy to take the stand in the seditious conspiracy trial against five fellow members of the far-right group told the jury Tuesday how leaders of the organization celebrated when their members acted violently, and how that informed the way the group fought together during the January 6, 2021, insurrection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/37GkT6V via IFTTT

GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz opposes McCarthy's push to oust Democrats from committees

Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana announced on Tuesday that she opposes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's push to remove three Democrats -- Reps. Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar -- from committees. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HeySfvF via IFTTT

Tracking mass shootings: How 2023 compares with previous years

There have been more shootings than days so far this year and more shootings so far this year than at this point in any year since at least 2013. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FJyRGwB via IFTTT

Pandemic jobless benefits fraud likely tops $60 billion. House GOP to start investigating next week

More than $60 billion may have been paid out in fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report released Monday by the US Government Accountability Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/jWaJbit via IFTTT

'Cryptoqueen' scammed investors out of $4 billion, FBI says, then boarded a plane and disappeared

Ruja Ignatova strode onto the stage in a flowing burgundy ball gown adorned with black sparkles. Beams of light flashed, fireballs erupted and Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire" blared through the speakers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/dosybuD via IFTTT

Snapchat video sent by Paul Murdaugh the night he was killed considered critical part of case, prosecutors say

Paul Murdaugh sent a Snapchat video to several friends just minutes before he was killed, according to a motion filed by the South Carolina state attorney prosecuting Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former lawyer standing trial starting this week in the killing of his wife and son. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OirNc9J via IFTTT

Florida GOP Rep. says he's 'sidelined' after suffering serious injuries in home accident

Rep. Greg Steube, a Florida Republican, announced Monday that he will be "sidelined" in his home state for several weeks as he recovers from multiple injuries suffered in an accident at his Sarasota property last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/d5LqzI2 via IFTTT

Oath Keepers members found guilty of seditious conspiracy

Three members of the Oath Keepers and a fourth person associated with the far-right militia group were convicted of seditious conspiracy by a Washington, DC, jury on Monday for their role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YP8DkXd via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Salesforce under siege from top activist hedge fund

Software giant Salesforce, one of the 30 stocks in the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average, had a miserable 2022. Now the company is under attack from a big hedge fund that wants to shake things up at the company that owns Slack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/o6rZi2h via IFTTT

ESG funds had a terrible year but traders kept investing anyway

ESG funds — investments that evaluate companies using environmental, social and governance factors — just survived a tumultuous 2022. They also managed to perform in line with the general market while doing so, and attract new money — a good sign for the future of responsible investing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/V9PbNC0 via IFTTT

Asia's richest man Gautam Adani is addicted to ChatGPT

Asia's richest man Gautam Adani says he is addicted to ChatGPT, the powerful new AI tool that interacts with users in an eerily convincing and conversational way. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mJ8x3Pl via IFTTT

Baton Rouge nightclub shooting injures 12

Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are searching for at least one suspect involved in a nightclub shooting that left a dozen people injured, according to L'Jean McKneely, Baton Rouge Police Department spokesperson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YSGfvRr via IFTTT

Jeff Zients to replace Ron Klain as White House chief of staff

Jeff Zients, who ran President Joe Biden's Covid-19 response effort and served in high-ranking roles in the Obama administration, is expected to replace Ron Klain as the next White House chief of staff, according to three people briefed on the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/duis09z via IFTTT

Manchin says it's a 'mistake' for White House to want Democrats to address debt ceiling without GOP

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday that it's a "mistake" for the White House to want Democrats to deal with the debt ceiling without negotiating with congressional Republicans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2oEQOvk via IFTTT

Plane makes emergency landing on interstate in Knoxville, Tennessee

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, managing not to strike any vehicles in the process, according to the Knoxville Police Department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/4pk5vyX via IFTTT

Faucets in McCarthy's district are running dry after years of drought

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Thousands of tech and media workers laid off this week

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Florida GOP congressman discharged from hospital after accident: 'Grateful to be home'

Rep. Greg Steube was discharged from the hospital Saturday after being injured in an accident on his property in Sarasota, Florida, according to a tweet from the Republican congressman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FC0a6i5 via IFTTT

Lucky man from Luck, Wisconsin, wins $15.1 million lottery prize

The tiny town of Luck, Wisconsin, is living up to its name, at least for one lucky lottery winner. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/jiHkxI9 via IFTTT

Texas schools cancel author's visit due to social media posts

Bestselling author Emma Straub had two book events canceled in Texas schools, after some discovered she used profanity on social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/yqLQeFB via IFTTT

New Jersey AG files emergent application for recount and recheck of four towns in county impacted by voting system error

The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday filed an emergent application in superior court to ask for a full recount and recheck of vote tallies in a handful of towns in Monmouth County, which was impacted by a voting system error during the November election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HdgA0XU via IFTTT

Failing to raise debt limit could result in US missing Social Security payments, Yellen tells CNN's Amanpour

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday warned of the widespread global effects that could be felt if the federal government exhausts extraordinary measures and fails to raise the debt ceiling, telling CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the ways everyday Americans could face stark consequences. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/kIcRjDO via IFTTT

'We're not done': March for Life eyes next steps of anti-abortion movement

Anti-abortion advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, on Friday for the annual March for Life -- the first since the Supreme Court's conservative majority ended the federal constitutional right to an abortion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/kcNlSiy via IFTTT

Three active-duty Marines arrested for participating in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

Three active-duty Marines who work in intelligence -- one of whom allegedly espoused support for a second civil war -- were arrested this week for breaching the US Capitol building with a mob of Trump supporters on January 6, 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/QVz0HfI via IFTTT

Missouri bill would ban critical race theory in schools and offer teacher training in 'patriotism'

Missouri lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at prohibiting the teaching of so-called critical race theory in its public grade schools -- even though the state's largest teachers' union says the concept is not presently a part of schools' curricula -- and requiring the state to develop a training program to teach American patriotism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/pY8zKuH via IFTTT

Boeing ordered to appear in court next week on fraud conspiracy charge

A federal judge has ordered Boeing to appear in federal court in Texas next week for an arraignment on a fraud charge involving the certification of the 737 MAX. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/s9YmENP via IFTTT

FAA says unintentionally deleted files are to blame for nationwide ground stop

A contractor working for the Federal Aviation Administration unintentionally deleted files related to a key pilot safety system, leading to a nationwide ground stop and thousands of delayed and canceled flights last week, the FAA said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cxwfhrU via IFTTT

Trump mistook E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples in a photo, deposition transcripts show

Newly unsealed transcripts from Donald Trump's deposition in the E. Jean Carroll case show that the former president mistook Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples in a photo. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XL57HuT via IFTTT

New 988 mental health crisis line sees 'eye-opening' rise in calls, texts, chats in first 6 months, data shows

Since the summer launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the new three-digit number has seen a significant rise in call volume -- routing more than 2 million calls, texts and chat messages to call centers, with the majority being answered in under a minute. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/hNBIvrq via IFTTT

A new phase in the battle over working from home, Madison Square Garden's 'enemies' list, and a $500 version of Tinder

EZPR's Ed Zitron tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin that companies are using the rocky economy to get workers back in the office, but remote work is here to stay. Plus, the New York Times' Kashmir Hill explains the controversy surrounding Madison Square Garden's use of facial recognition technology to ban some customers. And Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan, hosts of the "Land of the Giants: Dating Games" podcast, discuss the rise of premium dating apps. 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/fAZHq8m via IFTTT

CEOs at Davos are using ChatGPT to write work emails

Jeff Maggioncalda, the CEO of online learning provider Coursera, said that when he first tried ChatGPT, he was "dumbstruck." Now, it's part of his daily routine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/eDPgxu4 via IFTTT

Biden releases first slate of 2023 judicial nominees

President Joe Biden plans to nominate four people to federal judge positions on Wednesday, including a red state district court nominee who has the required support of their state's Republican senators -- essential endorsements that previously proved to be a challenge for the Democratic administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bt5HIxW via IFTTT

Social media hunting stars and their company ordered to pay more than $100,000 and probation for illegal hunts

Josh and Sarah Bowmar, a couple with a strong following on social media for their hunting videos, were sentenced Tuesday as part of a plea agreement for breaking hunting regulations during some of the events they posted online. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Au0Pop3 via IFTTT

CNN expert talks about the consequences if childhood immunization rates drop further

Vaccine rates for measles, polio, diphtheria and other diseases are decreasing among US children, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/B5zsTFK via IFTTT

North Carolina AG Josh Stein launches 2024 bid for governor

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein on Wednesday launched his campaign to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and sought to portray himself as an alternative to politicians who "spark division" and "ignite hate." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/67dD9MX via IFTTT

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor

Wes Moore, an Army veteran and former nonprofit executive, was sworn in Wednesday as Maryland's first Black governor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/m0oY58s via IFTTT

New York City starts offering free abortion pills at sexual health clinics

New York City on Wednesday began providing free abortion pills at a city-run sexual health clinic in the Bronx. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/WDLpsiT via IFTTT

CDC needs a reset requiring support from the federal level, new think tank report finds

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in "a moment of peril" and a "strong, effective, and more accountable" agency is an urgent matter of national security, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic & International Studies' (CSIS) Commission on Strengthening America's Health Security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0g7ReqV via IFTTT

Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

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Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a historic food crisis. It's not over

Grain is once again leaving Ukrainian ports. The price of fertilizer is falling sharply. Billions of dollars in aid has been mobilized. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/hjaQtxI via IFTTT

Blinken expected to visit China in early February

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China in early February for continued discussions related to one of America's most complicated and consequential relationships. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/JeQTfrm via IFTTT

Stabbing of student of Asian descent was motivated by race, suspect allegedly said. Now, another US community is pushing back on anti-AAPI hate

The suspect in an unprovoked attack allegedly said she was motivated by race when she repeatedly stabbed the victim -- a student of Asian descent at Indiana University -- last week on a city bus, according to court documents and a student group. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/F3b0Nnx via IFTTT

'I am breaking from stress': Parents are exhausted after Covid and a brutal respiratory virus season

With children back in school and daycare after the holidays, weary parents fear what illness awaits them next during this brutal respiratory virus season. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KyR6WY1 via IFTTT

Fed up with facial recognition cameras monitoring you? Italian fashion may have the answer

The red-headed man wearing what looks like the ultimate Christmas sweater walks up to the camera. A yellow quadrant surrounds him. Facial recognition software immediately identifies the man as ... a giraffe? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/aDuQTNe via IFTTT

Federal student loan office has lots to do but no new money to do it

Big headaches for student loan borrowers could be on the horizon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qtbiDc7 via IFTTT

New York man who broke into a school to shelter more than 20 people from deadly blizzard is awarded Super Bowl tickets by the Buffalo Bills

A man who saved more than 20 people during the deadly snowstorm that shrouded Erie County, New York, in December has been thanked for his actions with tickets to the Super Bowl gifted to him in part by the NFL's Buffalo Bills. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/4eChrYx via IFTTT

Davos draws record crowds, but its relevance is fading

Every year, business leaders, billionaires and politicians gather in Davos, Switzerland under the banner of forging ties that can help solve global problems. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OnBXb1d via IFTTT

Global air traffic may return to pre-Covid levels in June, with China leading the way

Global air traffic will boom this year, returning to pre-pandemic levels in June, according to a new report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/93uGhOP via IFTTT

House Oversight chair wants more info on Biden classified documents from White House

In a letter first announced on CNN's "State of the Union," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer requested more documents and communications related to the searches of President Joe Biden's homes and other locations by Biden aides for classified documents, as well as the visitor log of the president's Wilmington, Delaware, home from January 20, 2021 to present. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OaFq4Xi via IFTTT

Schumer says he will push to confirm Biden's pick for FAA administrator following system outage

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday he would push to confirm President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, following a computer system failure that triggered the delay of more than 10,000 flights last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wI3N1lJ via IFTTT

Opinion: The latest jewel snatched from Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire

Thanks in large part to bitcoin evangelism by top officials in Miami, the city has spent the past couple of years in full-blown cryptomania. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/QJHr0uK via IFTTT

Forget inflation, it's all about earnings

To everything there is a season and now is the time for earnings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/lT51upW via IFTTT

Biden to deliver remarks on democracy and voting rights today at MLK Jr.'s church

Joe Biden will be the first sitting president to speak at a Sunday service at the Atlanta church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached, the White House has announced, as Biden marks the national holiday weekend honoring the late civil rights leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/aJMubei via IFTTT

Historically Black college joins fight to protect Black maternal health

The Howard University men's basketball is joining the fight to protect Black maternal health as the nation faces a crisis that leaves Black women at high risk for pregnancy-related complications and death. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/kjz3x7J via IFTTT

LSU Gymnastics enhancing security after fans of TikTok star Olivia Dunne disrupt meet

The head coach of Louisiana State University's gymnastics team said there will be added security when it travels to an away meet after an incident last week where fans of Tigers gymnast and TikTok influencer Olivia Dunne disrupted a meet against the University of Utah earlier this week in Salt Lake City. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/rAoSzXh via IFTTT

Best Buy, Dunkin' and Starbucks changed their rewards programs. Then came the backlash

If you want to earn rewards points at Best Buy, you'll have to take out a Best Buy credit card to be able to redeem them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/p8H6tSk via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher

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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared by RUSADA, WADA to review doping decision and consider appeal

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) found figure skater Kamila Valieva violated anti-doping rules but bore no "fault or negligence" for the transgression, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YAoNnXr via IFTTT

Biden admin preparing to ask Congress to approve sale of F-16 jets to Turkey

The Biden administration is preparing to ask Congress to approve the sale of 40 F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, after weighing a Turkish request for the planes for more than a year, congressional sources familiar with the deliberations told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Sl8gxcB via IFTTT

Storms kill at least 9 across Alabama and Georgia. Searches continue for more possible victims

Severe storms swept across the South on Thursday, where ferocious winds sent residents running for cover, blew roofs off homes and killed at least six people in Alabama. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/g7ScRI2 via IFTTT

Exclusive: Rocket CEO says housing isn't a buyer's or a seller's market. Now it's even

Covid-19 set off an epic housing boom that left first-time homebuyers feeling desperate amid relentless bidding wars and all-cash offers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XvpjILA via IFTTT

Justice Department announces new rule to regulate pistol-stabilizing braces

Attorney General Merrick Garland and Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced new regulations Friday that would subject pistol-stabilizing braces to additional regulations, including higher taxes, longer waiting periods and registration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2boAUym via IFTTT

Afghanistan withdrawal investigation launched by House Foreign Affairs Committee

The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday requested from the State Department a vast number of documents related to the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, marking the official launch of the newly Republican-led panel's investigation into the chaotic exit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/CsFzjbk via IFTTT

Analysis: Misogynistic influencer Andrew Tate's deal with right-wing social media site is worth millions, he has privately said

Andrew Tate has been lining his pockets via right-wing social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/SdfEezu via IFTTT

NYC mayor cites slower economic growth spurred by high office vacancy, cost of migrant crisis and health care

New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the state of the city's economic outlook as part of a $102.7 billion budget proposal for 2024 on Thursday, highlighting slow economic growth despite spikes in tourism and jobs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/b6cfmXE via IFTTT

New York City man pleads guilty to hate crime in death of Asian man, district attorney says

More than a year after an Asian man died after being assaulted in New York City, Jarrod Powell pleaded guilty in his death and will serve 22 years in prison, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DMzJ9rN via IFTTT

US rolls out tool for Afghans in US to reunify with family members

The US State Department rolled out a tool for Afghans in the US under parolee status to begin the process of reunifying with their family members on Thursday, a State Department spokesperson told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Ka0cAOE via IFTTT

US deficit widens by $85 billion in December

The US government recorded a deficit of $85 billion in December, bringing the total deficit to nearly $1.42 trillion for the 2022 calendar year, the Treasury Department reported Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YPNdfnL via IFTTT

HBO Max raises prices for the first time

HBO Max, which debuted in May 2020, is getting its first-ever price hike. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/5niZTdr via IFTTT

GOP strategist alleges powerful conservative sexually assaulted him

A Republican strategist alleges that Matt Schlapp, the influential chairman of the American Conservative Union, groped and fondled his groin as he drove Schlapp back to an Atlanta hotel several weeks before the November midterm election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/jsuTILx via IFTTT

Jill Biden 'feeling well' after two cancerous lesions removed during hospital trip

First lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday spent several hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, undergoing a scheduled outpatient procedure that revealed a second area of concern for skin cancer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/VgEbykd via IFTTT

Analysis: Cesar Conde consolidates power at NBC with network shakeup

On paper, Cesar Conde is the chair of NBCUniversal News Group. But on Wednesday he also appointed himself as the effective president of NBC News. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qa8QIVG via IFTTT

Uvalde school police chief told investigators the day after massacre why he waited in the hallway

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5 reasons why the Republican claim about 87,000 new IRS agents is an exaggeration

In its first vote on legislation, the new Republican-controlled House approved a bill Monday that would rescind nearly $80 billion for the Internal Revenue Service -- with key GOP lawmakers making the exaggerated claim that the money would be used to hire 87,000 auditors who will target hardworking Americans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/U9e1SVg via IFTTT

Gold is surging as investors bet on slower Fed rate hikes

Gold is shining once again, as investors bet that cooling inflation in the United States will slow the pace of Fed rate hikes and make the precious metal more attractive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gpAJimd via IFTTT

Investigators confiscated cell phones and other items from home of missing 11-year-old girl, warrants show

Authorities investigating the disappearance of 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari have confiscated three cell phones from her family's North Carolina home, search warrants obtained Tuesday by CNN affiliate WCCB show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/eVSGiUL via IFTTT

The owner of Uniqlo is boosting pay for Japan employees by up to 40% as inflation bites

Fast Retailing, the Japanese giant that owns popular clothing brands Uniqlo and Theory, will start paying its employees much more this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/tzvb4yP via IFTTT

Suspect in New Year's Eve machete attack now facing federal charges of attempted murder

The suspect in the New Year's Eve machete attack on three police officers in New York City has been charged with four counts of attempted murder, according to federal court documents, in addition to several state charges already lodged against him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vDGuTLi via IFTTT

Mega Millions jackpot soars above $1 billion

When the Mega Millions balls take a spin Tuesday night, an estimated $1.1 billion dollar prize will be at stake in a jackpot that has gone unclaimed for nearly three months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/i6BV1nk via IFTTT

NICU mom stays by her son's side after his nurses leave to strike

Lora Ribas hasn't left her son's bedside in four days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/MwPOIne via IFTTT

US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen

The US intercepted a shipment of more than 2,000 Iranian assault rifles destined for Yemen, according to a statement from the US military. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/flzdRgx via IFTTT

Asian stocks enter bull market as investors bet on China

Stocks in Asia are starting 2023 in a bull market. Investors have been cheered by China's pivot away from its zero-Covid policy, the ending of its crackdown on tech companies and Beijing's renewed commitment to growing the world's second biggest economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ms4NAMg via IFTTT

Fisher-Price reminds consumers of 2019 recall of Rock 'n Play Sleepers after more deaths

Fisher-Price has reannounced its 2019 recall of the Rock 'n Play Sleepers on Monday after at least eight infant deaths occurred after the initial recall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DjKpGEL via IFTTT

DOJ appeals decision that faulted Air Force for 2017 Texas church shooting

The Justice Department on Monday formally appealed a 2021 federal court ruling that found the US government was mostly responsible for the 2017 mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, arguing that the court erred when it said the government was more at fault for the massacre than the shooter himself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/VbRgTjU via IFTTT

Giuliani subpoenaed amid special counsel investigation into Trump's fundraising

Special counsel Jack Smith's team has subpoenaed Donald Trump's former attorney Rudy Giuliani, asking him to turn over records to a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into the former president's fundraising following the 2020 election, according to a person familiar with the subpoena. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/1LB8aJ0 via IFTTT

Arkansas man arrested after hammering open an altar at a preparatory school church, police say

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into a church in Arkansas, hammered open an altar and stole two relic boxes that were embedded in the altar, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/AJFX3gH via IFTTT

What we know and don't know about the case of a 6-year-old who allegedly shot his teacher

Like many other American cities before it, Newport News, Virginia, is this week dealing with the aftermath of a school shooting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wKo3pqa via IFTTT

El Paso shelter says video of officer slamming person on ground shows 'excessive force'

A homeless shelter in El Paso, Texas, released a video showing what the group said was Customs and Border Protection officials apprehending a person outside of its welcome center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mZ6b9nP via IFTTT

Stabenow's retirement gives Republicans an opening in Michigan. But will they take it?

Longtime Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow is calling it quits and will not stand for reelection in 2024. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DPCorcW via IFTTT

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse resigns to become University of Florida president, opening seat for appointment by Nebraska governor

Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump after the attack on the US Capitol, officially resigned from the Senate Sunday, opening up his seat for appointment by Nebraska's Republican Gov. Jim Pillen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2zmZQIR via IFTTT

Most of California could experience significant flooding this week

Widespread flooding is possible across much of California on Monday as more heavy rain hits the state, forecasters say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XDHO1pJ via IFTTT

LinkedIn is having a moment thanks to a wave of layoffs

In a normal year at this time, a typical LinkedIn feed might be full of posts about year-end reflections on leadership and professional goals and suggested lifehacks for the year ahead — possibly with a few posts from CMOs offering tips on brand strategy, for good measure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wZvFI7j via IFTTT

12-year-old in custody in Oklahoma for fatally stabbing 9-year-old brother while parent slept upstairs, police say

A 12-year-old girl is in custody in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after fatally stabbing her 9-year-old brother, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LyKZ4Pv via IFTTT

CBP seizes $9.1 million worth of cocaine at the Pan American Dock in Puerto Rico

US Customs and Border Protection officers seized 877 pounds of cocaine on board the San Juan-Santo Domingo Ferry at the Pan American Dock in Puerto Rico last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/td1vEys via IFTTT

True hot dog fanatics can apply to be an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver

Ready to relish the role of a lifetime? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2vXFPHD via IFTTT

Amid negotiation gridlock between a hospital and nursing union, newborns are caught in the middle, nurse says

Crucial union negotiations between Mount Sinai Hospital and the New York State Nurses Association appear to be at a standstill and both parties say the other is refusing to return to the bargaining table. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XxGFQ8L via IFTTT

Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion after Friday's drawing yields no winners

The Mega Millions jackpot has jumped to more than $1 billion after Friday night's drawing ended without an overall winner. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6q52p3g via IFTTT

NYC nursing union says 8,700 nurses are prepared to strike this Monday

More than 8,700 nurses are prepared to go on strike Monday at 6 am ET if tentative contract agreements are not reached at several New York City hospitals, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) President Nancy Hagans said at a virtual press conference Saturday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/t6j9rnw via IFTTT

Man charged with burglary after allegedly stealing keys, memorabilia from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse

A 25-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into the Milwaukee Brewers' clubhouse at American Family Field and removing items, including club memorabilia and keys to the baseball team's Arizona spring training facility, according to court documents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/kREjQ37 via IFTTT

Damar Hamlin is able to talk to his teammates on his own

Just four days after his stunning on-field cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and speaking to family, physicians and teammates -- positive updates that Bills players say will bolster them in this weekend's matchup against the New England Patriots. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/N5shZ0d via IFTTT

Foodies left 'devastated' that Ronzoni will discontinue its beloved star-shaped pastina

Stock up on your starry pasta while you can. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mh3FC67 via IFTTT

Texas DPS moves to fire Texas Ranger under investigation for Uvalde shooting response

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is moving to terminate a member of the elite Texas Rangers unit who had been suspended over the actions he failed to take during the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, according to a source familiar with the process. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ohADejB via IFTTT

Times Square machete attack suspect indicted on terrorism charges

Trevor Bickford, the 19-year-old accused of attacking New York Police Department officers with a machete on New Year's Eve, was indicted Friday on more than a dozen charges, including several terrorism charges, prosecutors announced. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/uYCE92J via IFTTT

DNC officials recommend giving New Hampshire and Georgia extra time to meet requirements under proposed 2024 calendar

The co-chairs of the Democratic Party's rule-making arm are recommending that New Hampshire and Georgia be given extra time to take steps toward changing their presidential primary dates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/T7Bro91 via IFTTT

FDA grants accelerated approval to Alzheimer's drug that appears to slow cognitive decline

The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer's disease drug lecanemab, one of the first experimental dementia drugs to appear to slow the progression of cognitive decline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/O8qgNo6 via IFTTT

Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal on Jan. 6 anniversary

President Joe Biden on Friday commemorated two years since the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol -- a day he's called "one of the darkest periods of our nation's history" -- seeking to elevate the law enforcement and election officials who held firm against the most serious effort to prevent the peaceful transfer of power in American history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZkExQtS via IFTTT

Analysis: Why good news is bad news on Wall Street

Strong jobs reports, robust manufacturing data, still-hot consumer spending. Any time America reports its economy is strong, Wall Street has a freak-out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/UfmkTx4 via IFTTT

Former USC official sentenced in college admissions scandal

A former athletics official at the University of Southern California was sentenced Friday to six months in prison after pleading guilty in an admissions scandal for allegedly helping students cheat their way into acceptances at the prestigious college. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/s5TLMKx via IFTTT

New strain may be 'most transmissible subvariant of Omicron,' scientists warn

Health experts voiced concern Wednesday over the rapid growth of the new Omicron sublineage XBB.1.5, advising the public to stay informed but not alarmed as they work to learn more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/5H9ltiD via IFTTT

South Carolina's six-week abortion ban struck down by state Supreme Court

The South Carolina state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's six-week ban on abortion violates the state's constitution. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LjIYROK via IFTTT

Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi

Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi to most of its planes beginning February 1. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KDnPwRt via IFTTT

New York City public schools ban access to AI tool that could help students cheat

New York City public schools will ban students and teachers from using ChatGPT, a powerful new AI chatbot tool, on the district's networks and devices, an official confirmed to CNN on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qMa30Qz via IFTTT

Biden to honor 12 people with Presidential Citizens Medal on two-year anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection

President Joe Biden on Friday plans to mark the two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection by awarding for the first time in his presidency the Presidential Citizens Medal to 12 people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/NyOaSVY via IFTTT

Dave & Buster's co-founder James 'Buster' Corley dies in apparent suicide

James "Buster" Corley, co-founder of the popular restaurant and entertainment chain Dave & Buster's, has died. He was 72. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/k4Gsq09 via IFTTT

Report shares new details about death possibly linked to experimental Alzheimer's drug

The death of a participant in a clinical trial of an antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease, which is now under consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration, may be linked to the experimental drug, a new report shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DB7PKe4 via IFTTT

Colorado launches new alert system to help find missing Indigenous people

After community members spent days searching for Wanbli Vigil in knee-deep snow and brush in Denver, Colorado, authorities activated a statewide alert system on Tuesday to help find the missing 27-year-old Lakota man. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xjJ0BPX via IFTTT

Virginia judge decreases punitive damages owed by Unite the Right organizers from $24 million to $350,000

A Virginia judge applied the state's statutory punitive damages cap to decrease the amount of punitive damages owed by White Nationalists who organized and participated in the 2017 Unite the Right rally from $24 million to $350,000, court records show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/uxk9B4p via IFTTT

Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008, documents show

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to stealing a man's checkbook that was in his mother's possession to purchase clothing and shoes in 2008, according to documents obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wjaYGnM via IFTTT

First day at work ends with clerk nearly stabbed

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Biden says he intends to visit US-Mexico border during next week's trip

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he intends to visit to US-Mexico border when he travels next week to the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/MsJ0OnY via IFTTT

Damar Hamlin's sudden collapse sent ESPN scrambling. How Scott Van Pelt shifted from covering a game to a crisis

"Sports is important. And suddenly it's not." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/a2QVceK via IFTTT

College admissions scam mastermind set to be sentenced for role in Operation Varsity Blues

William "Rick" Singer, the mastermind of the sprawling college admissions scam aptly known as Operation Varsity Blues, is set to be sentenced in a federal courthouse in Boston on Wednesday, nearly four years after the scandal was publicly exposed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/JtvgTrF via IFTTT

US Soccer announces investigation into men's head coach Gregg Berhalter as he releases statement on 1991 domestic violence incident

US Soccer has launched an investigation into men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter, the organization announced Tuesday, as the coach released a statement addressing a previous domestic violence incident between himself and his-now wife. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6mEKMr2 via IFTTT

What we know about the status of Biden's student loan forgiveness program

Student loan borrowers are starting 2023 with a lot of uncertainty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/rcmfxOo via IFTTT

Trump White House aides respond to January 6 in angry text exchange

A text exchange between Ivanka Trump's chief of staff Julie Radford and White House aide Hope Hicks reveals their anger over then-President Donald Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, hurting them professionally, according to newly released documents collected by the House select committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BzoFi1Z via IFTTT

New York Times: Brazilian authorities intend to revive fraud case against George Santos

Law enforcement officials in Brazil will likely reinstate fraud charges against US Rep.-elect George Santos as the New York Republican officially assumes his role in the US House Tuesday under a cloud of suspicion over his dubious resume, the New York Times reported Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/zkWH7gL via IFTTT

The new Congress boasts the House's first Gen-Z lawmaker and the longest-serving woman in history

The 118th Congress, being sworn in Tuesday, will eclipse several records set by the outgoing Congress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/MS5g9bd via IFTTT

Flight disruptions: Florida hit by air traffic control issue; Denver by freezing fog

Air traffic control issues are triggering hours-long flight delays to Florida airports, the Federal Aviation Administration told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/RfV2zhn via IFTTT

Has your boss recently given you a nice raise so you'll stay? Are you an employer paying workers more not to quit?

Workers who stick with the same employers are enjoying the biggest raises in nearly a quarter century. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/uHWj6kX via IFTTT

McCarthy commits to key concession in push to be next speaker

• Time is running out for McCarthy • Opinion: What McCarthy's silence about George Santos reveals • Video: Reporters explain why George Santos' lies 'fell through the cracks' from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/4YqSuZK via IFTTT

2 dead and 4 others injured in New Year's Day shooting in Florida

Two people died and four others were injured in a shooting in Ocala, Florida, early Sunday, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/IwxbreX via IFTTT

One dead after father and son are caught in avalanche outside a Colorado resort

A man died while skiing with his father in Colorado on Saturday when an avalanche struck and engulfed them both, a rescue team statement said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YPxfR3d via IFTTT

Epic flooding leads to water rescues and highway closures in California as the storm system threatens more states

Northern California was inundated with widespread flooding and power outages as a powerful atmospheric river barreled into the region, forcing water rescues, several highway closures, evacuation warnings and shelter-in-place orders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EoMAqPb via IFTTT

How Josh Shapiro rode his record as Pennsylvania attorney general to the governor's mansion

Josh Shapiro had a massive spending advantage and a weak Republican opponent, but the incoming Pennsylvania governor thinks Democrats should still take note of how he made voters see his fight-for-the-little-guy speeches as more than just talk -- and racked up the party's biggest margin in any swing-state race of 2022. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZTgxzXL via IFTTT

5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern California and 'felt more violent' than the previous quake, official says

An earthquake struck Northern California Sunday morning for the second time in less than a two-week span, according to the US Geological Survey. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/QJq8spH via IFTTT

Trump had bank account in China while president, tax returns show

Six years of Donald Trump's federal tax returns released on Friday show the former president paid very little in federal income taxes the first and last year of his presidency, claiming huge losses that helped limit his tax bill, among other revelations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/fuXdlGh via IFTTT

1 killed, at least 9 others injured in New Year's Eve shooting in Alabama

One person was killed and nine others were injured in a shooting in Mobile, Alabama, Saturday night, just blocks from where people had gathered for the city's New Year's Eve celebration, according to CNN affiliate WPMI. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cjomFfB via IFTTT

Inflation is killing the first dinner date

Singles are ditching pricey white tablecloth meals for romance in the park or on a walk instead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6eGlmXx via IFTTT

MGM Resorts sells land on Las Vegas Strip where 2017 mass shooting took place

The land on the Las Vegas Strip where the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting took place has been sold, the company that owned the land said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/GjClcbv via IFTTT

Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

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Roberts calls for judicial security in year-end report while avoiding mention of abortion draft leak

Chief Justice John Roberts urged continued vigilance for the safety of judges and justices in an annual report published Saturday, after a tumultuous year at the US Supreme Court. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HfImz2l via IFTTT