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What travelers to Turkey need to know

It's been nearly a month since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of thousands of people and injuring many more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Intl Homepage - News https://ift.tt/Zwqi0xz

FAA is investigating a close call between 2 aircraft at Boston Logan

Air traffic controllers stopped a departing private jet from running into a JetBlue flight as it was coming in to land Monday night in Boston, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/jhNAeba

Mark Zuckerberg looks to 'turbocharge' Meta's AI tools after viral success of ChatGPT

Mark Zuckerberg said Meta is creating a new "top-level product group" to "turbocharge" the company's work on AI tools, as it attempts to keep pace with a renewed AI arms race among Big Tech companies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/pJR0byu

Death of former US swimming champ Jamie Cail under investigation by police

Former American swimming champion Jamie Cail has died in the US Virgin Islands, according to authorities who are investigating her death on the island of St. John. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Xv1n92A

Apple supplier unlikely to resume full India operations for two months after massive fire

Most of the fire safety equipment at Apple supplier Foxlink's facility in southern India was not functional, a government official told Reuters on Tuesday, a day after a massive blaze forced production to be halted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Intl Homepage - News https://ift.tt/skiaNtA

Death of former US swimming champ Jamie Cail under investigation by police in Virgin Islands

Former American swimming champion Jamie Cail has died in the US Virgin Islands, according to authorities who are investigating her death on the island of St. John. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Xv1n92A

Meta is launching this new tool to stop the spread of explicit images

Meta has rolled out a new tool, developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, on Facebook and Instagram called "Take it Down," that it says will help prevent the spread of explicit images of minors uploaded without consent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9jy8CXP

Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The Canadian government is banning TikTok from official electronic devices, making it the latest to announce restrictions on the short-form video app in light of cybersecurity concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/43y97Wd

'Dilbert' distributor drops creator Scott Adams over his racist remarks

Andrews McMeel Universal, the company that syndicates "Dilbert," said it is cutting ties with the comic strip's creator, Scott Adams, after his racist remarks about Black Americans led hundreds of newspapers across the country to drop the satirical cartoon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Bi5RKAb

Zero calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds

A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monk-fruit, and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O3reKGT

'Buffalo hump' on the neck giving away HIV+ status

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Fifty-one-year-old Madhuri is a long-term survivor of HIV who has been living on lifesaving antiretroviral (ART) drugs since 2005. Although she has endured many challenging side effects of medication, one of the most difficult has been the growth of a 'buffalo hump' on her neck over the years. This growth has now reached a point where it interferes with her ability to sleep, turn around, and be in public without attracting stares and jibes. Madhuri is also concerned that the hump may reveal her HIV status to others. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/L6CdoVY

See Brittney Griner receive emotional standing ovation at NAACP Image Awards

WNBA star Brittney Griner received a standing ovation after making a surprise appearance at the NAACP Image Awards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/P52N0l9

US Energy Department assesses Covid-19 likely resulted from lab leak, furthering US intel divide over virus origin

The US Department of Energy has assessed that the Covid-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China, according to a newly updated classified intelligence report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QznYxBT

Australia wins sixth Women's T20 World Cup with victory over South Africa

Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup in brilliant fashion, defeating home side South Africa by 19 runs in front of a sold out Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on Saturday from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/41BkplT

Democrats have been doing well in special elections in 2023

Democrat Jennifer McClellan easily won the special election for Virginia's 4th Congressional District last week. The fact that a Democrat comfortably retained a Democratic seat in a district President Joe Biden would have won under its new lines by 36 points in 2020 is not surprising. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7AmkUTD

Alligator pulled from NYC lake had swallowed bathtub stopper, authorities say

The alligator rescued from a New York City park last week had swallowed a bathtub stopper, according to an update from zoo officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MrOBiys

Long-awaited MAP museum in India opens

India's long-awaited MAP Museum of Art and Photography, a major new cultural institution in the southern city of Bengaluru, welcomed its first visitors this month, offering a glimpse at a 60,000-item collection that may help reframe the subcontinent's art history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/V3CphJd

IIT-B to evaluate 258 adaptive traffic signals

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A section of the city's traffic control network will get an upgrade after 15 years. The BMC has roped in IIT Bombay to evaluate 258 fully adaptive traffic control (FATC) system signals in the city and measure parameters such as traffic volume, travel time, speed and queue length with and without the existing system. It will also measure traffic's contribution to air pollution. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/tSrs1FK

Chinese brands have replaced iPhones and Hyundai in Russia's war economy

Over the past year, hundreds of global brands have fled Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. That's forced Russians to find alternatives for everything from smartphones to cars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cDUsJwd

Andheri’s Gokhale bridge work resumes

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Work to dismantle Gokhale bridge, Andheri, which had been stopped by the railways resumed on Saturday. BMC authorities said they have taken immediate cognisance of the letter that was sent to them by the railway authorities to ensure that the speed of the work is not impacted in any way. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/lEYN1vt

One year into Ukraine war, US gas prices are lower. Here's what to expect ahead

For Ukraine, the year since Russia's invasion has been one of widespread death, destruction and displacement, as millions had their lives changed forever. Americans got off easy by comparison, with most feeling the impact of the war only at the gas pump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/a90lHn6

Body language expert points out 'smoking gun' from Murdaugh's testimony on the stand

Body language expert Janine Driver says former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is on trial for murder in the deaths of his wife and son, indicates smugness and "leaks disgust" while taking the stand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/248dpQr

HC accepts Malik sick, to hear bail submissions

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The Bombay high court on Friday, after being taken through NCP leader Nawab Malik's medical conditions, accepted that he was sick or infirm and asked his senior counsel Amit Desai to begin submissions on merits of the case on Tuesday in the bail plea. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/O9rk2Gi

'Russian warship, go f**k yourself': Latvian MP invokes Ukrainian rallying cry to slam Russia at OSCE

Latvian delegate Rihards Kols was met with applause when he called Russia's inclusion a "disgrace" at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) meeting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oN0kyrx

Watch: Chinese fighter jet's warning to US Navy plane in South China Sea

CNN's Ivan Watson takes a ride on a US Navy jet over the South China Sea and witnesses tensions at play between the US and China during a close encounter with a Chinese fighter jet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZqF7XEx

See how prosecutors grilled Alex Murdaugh on last day of cross-examination

CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports on what the prosecution asked Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney on trial for the murder of his wife and son, on the last day of his cross-examination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QyP3vKT

Fulton County judge who oversaw special grand jury in Trump probe says jurors are free to discuss final report

The judge who oversaw a special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia says he instructed jurors they were prevented from discussing deliberations but did not face restrictions in talking about the panel's final report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/DbeAVNM

Roald Dahl classic editions will be released, following censorship concerns

UK publisher Puffin officially announced the release of Roald Dahl's classic texts, following a week of pushback against revisions to his original language in recent editions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/TdZvb1l

CBI raids senior GST officer over bribe demand

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The CBI conducted searches at the premises of a deputy director and a senior Intelligence officer of the Central GST and a private person in the city and Pune on Tuesday in a case of Rs 1 crore bribe demand. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/O5ypn1m

Trump and FBI director can be deposed in lawsuit from ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok, judge rules

Former President Donald Trump and FBI Director Christopher Wray can be deposed as part of a lawsuit from an ex-FBI agent who sued over his 2018 termination, a federal judge ruled Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RJOhlBU

US plans to expand training of Taiwanese forces

The US is planning to increase the number of US troops training Taiwanese forces on the self-governing island in the coming months, according to US officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/VCo2wt1

Nigeria opposition senatorial candidate gunned down days before crucial elections

A manhunt is underway for the killers of a senatorial candidate for Nigeria's opposition Labor Party, who was shot and burned in his campaign vehicle late Wednesday in the country's southeastern Enugu State, local police said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/npFUBLa

BBC won't be 'put off' covering India by tax raids and censorship

The BBC says it will not be "put off" from reporting in India after the government prevented a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from airing in the country and raided the broadcaster's offices. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/i6CursX

R. Kelly, already serving 30 years for sex trafficking, sentenced to 20 years in federal child porn case

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 20 years in prison in a Chicago federal courtroom Thursday following his conviction last year on charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor, his second such lengthy sentencing in the past year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/niWywsj

East Palestine derailment spurs rare signs of bipartisan agreement on rail safety. Will Washington act?

A fiery train wreck that released toxic materials in an Ohio town is raising new questions in the halls of the nation's capital over the regulation of the rail industry and if stricter measures could have prevented the disaster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yUdte0h

See the mysterious object baffling onlookers and officials in Japan

A large metal object appeared on a beach in Japan and shocked eyewitnesses and officials who have no idea what it is or where it came from. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8SY3p6V

Pentagon warns troops eating poppy seeds could lead to failed drug tests

The US Defense Department issued an official warning to troops last week: If you don't want to test positive on a drug test, you should avoid poppy seeds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NJUpV0R

Seattle becomes the first city in the US to ban caste discrimination

Seattle is explicitly banning discrimination on the basis of caste, making it the first city in the US to take such a step. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mkMe86N

Bernie Sanders lives up to grumpy reputation in TikTok cameo

It was just another dancing TikTok video until Sen. Bernie Sanders stumbled into the frame. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports Bernie goes viral. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RvgGk2T

BMC to pay Rs 66L to dismantle its illegal cycle track

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Close to a year after the Bombay HC ruled as illegal the construction of a cycling track around Powai lake and ordered the civic body to restore the land to its original state, BMC has begun dismantling the project, reports Richa Pinto. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/5APJB10

What is the future of the internet? Don't ask the US Supreme Court

Nine justices set out Tuesday to determine what the future of the internet would look like if the Supreme Court were to narrow the scope of a law that some believe created the age of modern social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zgsRYy4

"Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Never': Biden delivers rallying cry against Putin

The last time President Joe Biden spoke from the courtyard of the Royal Castle in Poland, the content of his 27-minute speech was mostly obscured by what he ad-libbed about Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/R2z3eyv

US military investigating leak of emails from Pentagon server

The US military's Special Operations Command says it is investigating a report from a cybersecurity researcher that the command was leaking a trove of unclassified email data on the internet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kLgzu9W

FC Barcelona president pushes back in face of widespread criticism amid referee payment scandal

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is defiantly pushing back in the face of widespread criticism amid a referee payment scandal gripping Spanish football. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/J45QKmO

NASA is mapping duststorms from space with this new high-tech device

In the Mediterranean, it's called "Sirocco," and in the Canary Islands, "La Calima," while it goes by "Harmattan" in West Africa, and "Haboob" in Sudan. But these varied names all describe the same thing: dust storms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uBDvEXI

Hear Wagner leader complain of ammo shortages

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Russian private military company Wagner, acknowledged a "major problem" with ammunition supplies for his troops, amid a public spat with the leaders of Russia's defense establishment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mqgkQXl

A Netflix movie is getting eerie comparisons to the Ohio toxic train crash

CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks with Ben Ratner, a resident of East Palestine, Ohio, who says the toxic train derailment in his town has "uncanny" similarities to the Netflix film "White Noise," in which he appeared as an extra. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EDNRa9f

Ukrainian foreign minister responds to Amanpour's 'painful' question about war

CNN's Christiane Amanpour sat down with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the Munich Security Conference and discussed the outlook for the war in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bGdg8Zn

I'm no longer a Black Panther, but I still strive for social justice

Fifty-six years ago, I walked into the Black Panther Party storefront headquarters on Grove Street — now Martin Luther King Jr. Way — in the heart of my native city of Oakland, California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LqZj2p0

Special prosecutor in 'Rust' case drops firearm enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin

The manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin relating to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" have been downgraded by prosecutors in New Mexico, which will reduce the prison time the actor could face in the death of the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/UX93CSp

Netflix war drama cleans up at BAFTAs. See the full list

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North Korea fires an unidentified ballistic missile, says South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yE1aVG2

Richard Belzer, comedian and 'Law & Order: SVU' actor, dies at age 78

Richard Belzer, the comedian and actor best known for playing the acerbic Detective John Munch across a number of NBC crime dramas, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," over more than two decades, has died, according to his longtime manager. He was 78. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7DCu0xW

In pictures: The 2023 BAFTAs

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BAFTA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners

The 2023 BAFTA Film Awards are underway from Royal Festival Hall in London, England. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nxPt0Hl

How to watch the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards: Time, channels and more

The BAFTA Film Awards, England's biggest night in film, is on Sunday and the show has some exciting moments in store. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BEgZ7jM

Terrifying video shows woman fight off attacker inside empty gym

Security video caught a female bodybuilder fighting off a man trying to attack her while she was working out alone in a Florida gym. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yqvhnDS

Eknath Shinde gives up on Shiv Sena HQ

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Though CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Saturday said it will not take over Shiv Sena Bhavan, the party headquarters in Dadar, the fight for control of the shakhas, the backbone of the party structure, is set to intensify. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/FtD0UCT

King Charles turns to 'Cats' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for flagship coronation music

Britain's King Charles III has enlisted the help of acclaimed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the flagship anthem for his upcoming coronation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/rnlUSC5

Twitter to make you pay to secure your account this way

Twitter Blue subscribers will be the platform's only users able to use text messages as a two-factor authentication method, Twitter announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LHm5J9I

A ship carrying luxury goods sank in 1660. Here's what divers found

I'll never forget reading "Treasure Island" as a kid. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/05dXtKl

'Fire-breathing demon' dog returned to shelter again

Will a fourth adoption be the charm for this seemingly unadoptable pup? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JTp41hE

Sheezan knew of Tunisha’s anxiety, OCD: Chargesheet

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Actor Sheezan Khan knew about co-star Tunisha Sharma's anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) issues and had even advised her to seek medical help, yet got into a relationship with her and broke up against her wishes. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/kEmNGL7

Biden's false claim on Trump and the national debt

President Joe Biden has made another series of inaccurate claims in an economic speech. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Nbn0iBu

Irregular sleeping habits may increase risk of heart disease, study finds

Irregular sleep is associated with atherosclerosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/A4WeCYN

He was rescued after being trapped under rubble for nearly 11 days. Hear his first call

Turkish authorities posted the video of Mustafa Avci who was rescued after being trapped under the rubble for nearly 11 days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/W0Z83Vu

Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters

The horizon disappears for a moment as the nose of the helicopter rears. There's a faint thump as rockets trailing brown smoke arc ahead. The aircraft banks as if flicked on its side by an outside force. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/wCRGrqc

Body cam video shows officer begging man to stay alive after shooting him

A Shreveport, Louisiana, police officer was arrested on a charge of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of Alonzo Bagley, an unarmed Black man, Louisiana State Police said. CNN's Ryan Young reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Ms7T2eN

Zelensky rules out conceding territory in potential future peace deal

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CNN anchor explains Biden's lack of transparency on the flying objects

President Biden has now addressed the American people about their concerns about the flying objects. CNN's Abby Phillip explains the sensitivity of this subject and how little the president can say on the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/UbweIzM

Video shows investigator asking Murdaugh if he killed his wife and son

The jury in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial saw the crucial interview he had with state investigators where he was asked for the first time if he killed his wife and son. CNN's Randi Kaye reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/U91CVx3

Watch Ryan Seacrest get emotional while announcing departure from 'Live'

After six years, Ryan Seacrest announced he is saying goodbye to "Live with Kelly and Ryan." Mark Consuelos, co-host Kelly Ripa's husband, will fill the seat after he leaves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/APqoLCI

Neil deGrasse Tyson: don't assume UFOs are aliens

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson pushes back on unsubstantiated assumptions that recently shot down UFOs come from extra-terrestrial beings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RepQ74M

No survivors after military helicopter crash in Alabama

There are no survivors after a military helicopter crash in Madison County, Alabama, according to Brent Patterson, a spokesperson with the Madison County sheriff's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/IT1WHsX

Expert: Trump's legal peril is deepening

Federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents have asked a court to force his attorney, Evan Corcoran, to provide additional testimony, two sources familiar with the Justice Department's motion told CNN. CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen explains the significance of the decision. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/C6B5gp9

What Stalin's daughter taught me

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was back in the spotlight last week after appearing at two lavish military events in Pyongyang. In one photograph, he is seen with his generals reviewing a midnight parade of ballistic missiles. Beside him stands his roughly 9-year-old daughter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nWDjH4C

Mother pulls kids from daycare after controversial Black History Month activity

A mother in Miami says she was shocked and outraged after the staff at her children's daycare shared photos with parents of students in blackface as part of Black History Month. CNN national correspondent Athena Jones reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ADVyCN7

Cameroon finds suspected cases of Marburg virus, an illness similar to Ebola

Cameroonian authorities detected two suspected cases of Marburg disease on Monday in Olamze, a commune on the border with Equatorial Guinea, the public health delegate for the region, Robert Mathurin Bidjang, said on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qSfOENm

Actor Javed Khan dies in Mum after prolonged ailment

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Actor Javed Khan, whose repertoire spanned a lion's share of comedy and a side serving of character roles, passed away after a prolonged illness ending in lung failure on Tuesday. He was 75. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/DhT2wOb

Hyundai and Kia roll out a software patch that makes cars harder to steal

Hyundai and Kia are offering a new free software patch to owners of 8.3 million vehicles that are so easy to steal that some insurance companies refuse to offer coverage for them in certain markets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8bBAnfe

New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle pounds North Island

New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency on Tuesday for the third time in its history as Cyclone Gabrielle pounded the North Island with wind and rain, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/UHnveyL

Austin Majors, 'NYPD Blue' actor, dead at 27

Austin Majors, a former child actor best known for his role on "NYPD Blue," has died, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office. He was 27. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/j3VEy72

Latest news updates from Maharashtra

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What it's like to travel around Afghanistan now

Most of the time, headlines about Afghanistan are ringed with tragedy: food shortages, orphaned children, and even executions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ukGczKn

Sr customs official held for Rs 30,000 online bribe

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The CBI on Saturday arrested superintendent of customs Alok Kumar, who at the airport, stopped a passenger wearing a gold chain and made him transfer Rs 30,000 'bribe money' to his associates through an online payment app. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/s0O3VG8

Biden fires Architect of the Capitol after calls for his resignation

President Joe Biden fired the Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton's on Monday following allegations that he misused government resources and was not physically present on the Capitol grounds during the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a White House official said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/75xF1Uj

Trump lawyer responds after more materials handed over to DOJ

Timothy Parlatore, lawyer for former President Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, talks with CNN's Paula Reid about the latest classified materials handed over to Special Counsel Jack Smith. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LGC6JQX

Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show makes us feel like she's the only girl in the world

How about that Rihanna concert sandwiched by a football game? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/KfTHnry

Staff crunch: 200 Mumbai cops denied transfer

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Despite the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) directing the Mumbai police to relieve 200 constables by February 19, the authorities have refused stating that they are short of manpower. The constables have sought transfer out of the city from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/cTDPzMt

Earthquake death toll exceeds 34,000 across Turkey and Syria -- and is expected to rise

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Here's when the Super Bowl kicks off and how to watch

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Israeli forces raid Jenin, killing 14-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say

Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday, killing a 14-year-old boy, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. Qusai Radwan Waked was shot in the abdomen, the ministry said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tc0fT1g

Realistic newscasts feature AI-generated anchors disparaging the US

CNN's Selina Wang investigates the campaign of anti-US deepfake newscasts sent out by pro-China bot accounts on Twitter and Facebook, though their origin is unknown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EswMeS7

SSC, HSC exams: GPS to track test paper carrier

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Along with discontinuing the 10-minutes reading time for SSC, HSC students, the handler of question papers and answer sheets will also have to be on the GPS tracking system. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/Fsxo7TD

In Hong Kong, personalized license car plates are a coveted luxury

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NORAD says additional 'object' detected over northern Canada

The North American Aerospace Defense Command said Saturday it is monitoring "a high altitude airborne object" over northern Canada, and military aircraft are currently operating in the area from Alaska and Canada, according to a news release from the agency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YFlZXPQ

Canadian women's national soccer team on strike over budget cuts and pay equity, its captain says

The Canadian women's national soccer team is on strike following cuts to its program and pay equity concerns, captain Christine Sinclair told Canada's The Sports Network (TSN). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QDjEfpy

Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. It didn't have to be this way

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NASA rover finds 'clearest evidence yet' of an ancient lake on Mars

In the foothills of a Martian mountain, NASA's Curiosity rover found stunning new evidence of an ancient lake in the form of rocks etched with the ripples of waves — and the telltale signs appeared in an unlikely place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uXsFqHk

Biden ordered US military to 'down' a 'high-altitude object' over Alaska, White House says

The White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden ordered the military to down what it described as a "high-altitude object" hovering over Alaska earlier in the day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NbsgCGy

Tiger Woods announces return to competitive golf at The Genesis Invitational next week

Tiger Woods announced Friday a return to competitive golf at next week's The Genesis Invitational, a tournament he hosts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/VYvuHAb

Spanish teenage cyclist dies after being hit by truck during training

Teenage cyclist Estela Domínguez has died after being hit by a truck while training, the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) said in a statement on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/13odPkQ

White House says Biden's Super Bowl interview with Fox is off

A last-ditch effort to salvage a Fox interview with President Joe Biden before the Super Bowl has fallen through. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cvx0JCS

Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating Donald Trump and his role in January 6, 2021, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7NmSFYy

China police data leak gives Uyghurs answers about missing family members

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SpaceX attempts first 'static fire' test of gargantuan Super Heavy rocket booster

SpaceX just attempted to ignite all 33 engines in a test fire of its gargantuan Super Heavy rocket booster. The trial marks the company's first "static fire" test for what is expected to be the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ckih92g

Who made the first stone tools? Discovery sheds light on mystery

The discovery of 330 stone artifacts in Kenya that date back 2.9 million years is throwing light on a key question in human evolution — who first used stone tools? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MUHmOzj

European Super League organizers unveil revamped competition

The organizers of the European Super League (ESL) have unveiled a revamped competition with "60 to 80 teams," they announced in a statement on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gZ1sDFJ

China to offer free fertility treatment in bid to boost record low birth rate

China is planning to offer free fertility treatment to citizens under its national insurance scheme in a bid to reverse its plummeting birth rate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZhoMmx

This fan has shaped anti-discrimination policy in Australian cricket after alleging racial abuse at a match

Two years after alleging he was racially abused at a cricket match, an Indian fan has had a hand in shaping how the sport tackles discrimination in Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Ax8Ss6D

Queen of Salsa to appear on US quarter

Cuban American artist Celia Cruz will be the first Latina singer to feature as part of the American Women Quarters Program, the US Mint announced. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/05uUOgx

Stunning video shows newborn baby pulled from rubble in Syria

Thousands have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, according to officials. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz reports on the ongoing rescue efforts in war-torn Syria where a humanitarian crisis was already unfolding before the earthquake. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5C3JBsI

Natalie Quillian to serve as Biden's deputy chief of staff

Newly minted White House chief of staff Jeff Zients has tapped Natalie Quillian, his former deputy on the Covid response team, to serve as deputy White House chief of staff, White House officials told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EkowcNa

Man assaults, rapes ex-girlfriend in Mumbai

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Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who allegedly blackmailed, raped and assaulted his former girlfriend. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZingH81

Landmark national security trial of Hong Kong democracy activists begins. Here's what you need to know

Some were seasoned politicians and veteran protest leaders. Others were academics, unionists and health care workers. They hailed from different generations and held a range of political views, but were brought together by what they say was a shared commitment to Hong Kong's democratic future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/62ZNVPb

Officers charged over Tyre Nichols' death allegedly assaulted another man 3 days before

Five Memphis police officers charged in the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols last month are accused of assaulting another young Black man just three days prior, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QujeD2O

4 people hospitalized after battery fire in United plane cabin

A fire from the battery of an electrical device aboard a United Airlines flight forced a Newark-bound plane to return to San Diego on Tuesday and sent four people to the hospital, officials say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/OBzsyDY

McCarthy confirms George Santos is facing US House probe

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said New York GOP Rep. George Santos is facing a House Ethics Committee probe, confirming for the first time that the panel has opened an investigation into the embattled freshman. McCarthy said the House will take action depending on what the panel finds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BInvpdT

Latest news updates from Maharashtra

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US authorities found young dolphin's skull inside unattended bag at a Detroit airport

Federal authorities made a grim and unexpected discovery in an unattended bag last week at a Detroit airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/aKfNFUM

Photos: Kerala 'dad' gets pregnant

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Zahad, born a woman but who now identifies as a transman, is expected to deliver a baby on March 4. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/wWuML8P

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Turkey

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit southern Turkey, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dejFvg6

Pay wife even after divorce in DV case: Bombay HC

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Bombay high court directed a man to post-divorce pay his wife maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (DV) Act, observing that once such violence is committed, a subsequent divorce will not absolve the husband from his monetary liability. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/HDJplo9

Meet the 9-year-old high school graduate and aspiring astrophysicist

9-year-old David Balogun is one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming an astrophysicist after obtaining his high school diploma. CNN affiliate WGAL has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9Ijcv61

They eat ice cream and read 'Harry Potter,' but these North Korean YouTubers aren't what they seem

The young woman rifles through a fridge of popsicles, pulling out several to show the camera. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/INVlur4

Kambli booked for hitting wife on her head

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Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has once again got into trouble as his wife has filed a complaint against him for allegedly abusing and assaulting her reportedly under the influence of alcohol in Bandra (West) flat on Friday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/QM0h7fF

Mumbaikars deserve better air quality: FM Sitharaman

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nion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her first visit to the city after the Union Budget said that Mumbaikars deserve a better life. She was speaking in context of the worsening air quality in the city, which on days was worse than Delhi's. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/zTaEYCd

Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say

At least 22 people have died in connection widespread forest fires in south-central Chile, according to government officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ub0C4qP

Sewer repair workers uncover ancient Roman sculpture

Sewer repair workers in Italy unearthed an ancient Roman statue of an emperor dressed as Hercules. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/lOvnaRy

Gutkha worth Rs 25 lakh seized in Mumbai, 9 held

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Banned gutkha worth Rs 25 lakh was seized from Dongri in south Mumbai and nine persons were arrested by the Anti Extortion Cell, an official said on Saturday. This was a follow-up action to the raid conducted by the Social Service Branch of the police last week, he said. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/uHVp7kd

See how the suspected Chinese spy balloon may have made its way to the US

As a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon continues to float over the US, CNN's Alex Marquardt explains the possible origin of the balloon, what it's equipped with, and its suspected path. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/hAfMp1o

She used hidden cameras to help students cheat exams. Now she's wanted by Interpol

Think "international manhunt" and the image that likely springs to mind is that of a hardened criminal like a murderer, bank robber or billion-dollar fraudster -- not the middle-aged boss of a high school tuition center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/o2rweJh

Rs 19.6k cr to expedite Mum-Ahd bullet train project

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The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is executing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, has received an allocation of Rs 19,592 crore for the next fiscal, with a focus to expedite work on the Maharashtra leg of the project that had come to a standstill during the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/jYwOuVT

Elon Musk wins lawsuit over 'funding secured' tweet

A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is not liable for losses experienced by Tesla shareholders following his controversial "funding secured" tweet from 2018. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/OsGZeSg

Michelle Yeoh on how her Oscar-nominated role was first offered to Jackie Chan

Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Yeoh speaks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about her acclaimed film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and her first reactions to the script. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cCOruzR

Photographers empower girls of color by reimagining Disney princesses

CNN's Laura Coates joins two photographers from CreativeSoul Photography who've partnered with shopDisney to debut a new collection of magical dolls inspired by Disney princesses meant to empower young girls of color. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LJQTIVu

Former zoo director accused of serving pygmy goats for dinner in Mexico

The former head of a zoo in Mexico's Guerrero state has been accused of having some animals killed for meat, among other incidents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ktmyDKY

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams GOP in heated floor speech

After House lawmakers voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) denounced House Republicans for what she sees as a "continued attack" against women of color. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/SJIXut5

Blinken under pressure to push China on role in lethal fentanyl trade when he visits Beijing

Members of Congress are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to pressure China to do more to curb the flow of fentanyl and synthetic opioids into the United States on his visit to the country which is expected to take place in the next few days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/FvuU2rB

Attempted rape charges dropped against Manchester United player

Charges of attempted rape and assault against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood were dropped on Thursday due to the withdrawal of key witnesses, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced. A charge of controlling and coercive behavior was also dropped, according to the CPS. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/W6g9oud

SE Cupp: America has pulled back the curtain on Trump's political wizardry

In the latest episode of "Unfiltered," SE Cupp argues former President Donald Trump, now a 2024 presidential hopeful, is struggling to build momentum around his campaign -- finding that his old tactics no longer resonate the way they once did. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LIJ4Diw

Man falls to death with corpse at Amboli ghat

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A 30-year-old man who allegedly murdered a friend over a dispute along with another close aide fell down a steep hill slope at Amboli ghat in Sawantwadi while trying to dispose of the body and died. The aide who accompanied him had a lucky escape, said a police source. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/4UmZycL

Chelsea has spent over $600 million on new signings. Here's why that's significant

By all accounts Arsenal was very much in the running to sign Ukrainian superstar Mykhailo Mudryk during the January transfer window. As the current Premier League leader, the 22-year-old forward had the potential to be a pivotal addition in the title race. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/fSvWQbN

Iranian couple handed prison sentence for dancing in the streets

An Iranian couple, both social media influencers, have been given lengthy prison sentences after a video emerged of them dancing in a main square in the capital Tehran. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mbRylqz

Tyre Nichols' funeral service to begin shortly

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Philadelphia Eagles player indicted on rape charges

A player for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles has been indicted on rape charges in Ohio, according to an indictment announced Wednesday by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/FQNtnX6