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Top US defense official says Iran could produce 'one bomb's worth of fissile material' in 'about 12 days'

Iran could now produce "one bomb's worth of fissile material" in "about 12 days," a top US Defense Department official said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/gtnV15A

McCarthy grants access to Capitol security footage to January 6 defendants

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office said on Tuesday that lawyers for defendants facing charges in the January 6, 2021, insurrection will be granted access to US Capitol security footage as the top House Republican has faced scrutiny for allowing Fox News host Tucker Carlson to view the video before widely releasing it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/wWShU3C

24 essentials every family needs for a successful spring break trip

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Biden to nominate Julie Su as labor secretary

President Joe Biden will nominate Julie Su to serve as Labor secretary, according to three people familiar with the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/BEbHIrN

1 in 4 Black trans and nonbinary youth attempted suicide in past year, survey finds

A quarter of Black transgender and nonbinary youth reported a suicide attempt in the previous year, according to a new study, more than double the rate of suicide attempts among Black cisgender LGBQ youth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/8QdH9oN

Analysis: College debt relief program rests in the hands of nine wealthy and elite people

The fate of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program that would impact scores of borrowers from a wide array of colleges and socioeconomic backgrounds lies in the hands of nine relatively wealthy people who graduated from a short list of elite private schools. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/ol45ODc

See driver leap into action to save child exiting school bus

An alert bus driver may have averted tragedy in Ohio as she grabbed a child as he was getting off the bus when she saw a car approaching. CNN affiliate WHIO has the story. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/cLDYps2

Vladimir Putin signs a decree honoring US actor -- and Russian citizen -- Steven Seagal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to honor the American actor Steven Seagal with the state Order of Friendship. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/64tAKYy

Boston and New York City are gearing up for their biggest snow of the season -- and it's not even that much

As a major storm system moves across the central US and Great Lakes regions, Boston and New York City are on track for their biggest snow events of the season after an unusually warm winter, according to CNN meteorologists. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/39y4eLF

Why your favorite blockbuster probably won't win best picture at the Oscars

The Oscars have never been exactly predictable, but Hollywood's biggest night used to consistently reward crowdpleasers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/N89z25P

Young Ukrainian dancer in the US uses ballet to 'get rid of this pain'

Yeva Hrytsak, a ballet student at the American Ballet School in New York City, remembers the "unthinkable" phone call she received on February 24, 2022, from her family in Ukraine, one day after arriving in the United States -- one that threw her life into turmoil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/n6vYUmb

Saudi foreign minister makes first visit to Kyiv in 30 years, signing off on $400 million aid package

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Hear Brittney Griner's emotional speech at NCAAP Image Awards

WNBA star Brittney Griner received a standing ovation after making a surprise appearance at the NCAAP Image Awards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/xlWcAiC

Larry Summers: Why sanctions on Russia aren't effective

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said price caps on Russian energy should be stiffened up to maximize the impact of sanctions on the country as the war in Ukraine hits a year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/MfCHzwQ

A small country on Ukraine's southwestern border fears it could be next for Putin

Tensions are mounting in Moldova, a small country on Ukraine's southwestern border, where Russia has been accused of laying the groundwork for a coup that could drag the nation into the Kremlin's war. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/fyiNU7E

US Marshals team up with California Native American tribe to address cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people

The US Marshals Service is teaming up with a Native American tribe based in Northern California for a new push aimed at addressing cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people, a growing crisis that tribes say has not received enough attention. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/KIvTLC8

Video captures moment first responders confronted dogs after fatal attack

An 81-year-old man died after being attacked by two dogs in San Antonio, Texas, and a suspect has been arrested in the incident, police say. CNN affiliate KSAT has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/fF3iqat

Opinion: Finland wants to join NATO. But it may have to ditch an old friend to do so

When it comes to friendships between nations, not much comes between Sweden and my home country of Finland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP News https://ift.tt/H7sQjdM

Century-old Harley-Davidson sells for record-breaking $935,000

A 1908 Harley-Davidson motorcycle has fetched a record-breaking six-figure sum at auction. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP News https://ift.tt/FVH5m7e

Pig's head delivered to beleaguered Italian soccer club Sampdoria

Italian Serie A strugglers Sampdoria received a sinister warning from an unknown source on Saturday when a severed pig's head was delivered to the club's headquarters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/kER3Ogx

Opinion: East Palestine residents still have cause for concern — even if the government says otherwise

Three weeks after the derailment of a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals ignited a days-long fire in their town, residents of East Palestine are still waiting for answers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/kBNC9uv

Florida bill would ban public colleges from teaching any 'theoretical' content

Opinion: Ron DeSantis abandons former First Amendment defense from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/HeO0rEJ

Colorado discipline office moves toward ethics complaint against ex-Trump attorney for 2020 election gambits

The disciplinary office that regulates attorney conduct in Colorado is taking steps toward potentially bringing an ethics complaint against Jenna Ellis, the lawyer who played a prominent role in former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/U43P7gX

Opinion: Our work-obsessed culture is killing freedom

In his new book, "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism," Bernie Sanders chooses the moniker "uber-capitalist" to describe our current economic system — one that feels perfectly designed to enrich a tiny few while making life miserable for nearly everyone else. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/wWh8EXz

Hear Pentagon chief's prediction about Russia's war in Ukraine

In a clip from an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discusses Russia's war with Ukraine, the role of the United States, and his predictions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/s4q8Ppz

Russia to launch replacement spacecraft for astronauts stranded by coolant leak

Russia is gearing up to launch a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station that will replace a capsule that sprang a coolant leak in December, leaving two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut without a ride home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/P2EMeoZ

Hear why Eugene Levy, host of a new travel show, avoids taking trips

During an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Eugene Levy explains why he dislikes taking trips and yet still became the host for Apple TV's "The Reluctant Traveler." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/vyPQdu0

DOJ seeks court sanctions against Google over 'intentional destruction' of chat logs

Google should face court sanctions over "intentional and repeated destruction" of company chat logs that the US government expected to use in its antitrust case targeting Google's search business, the Justice Department said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/bDLgucS

Mercedes wants you to take Zoom calls from your car seat

Mercedes-Benz' 2024 E-class models will have video conferencing abilities with a built-in selfie camera and software options. TikTok and Angry Birds will also be available as part of its in-car entertainment system as the company hopes you'll never have a reason to leave your car. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/l1apSvn

Domino's stock tumbles 11% as delivery problems persist

Domino's delivery problems aren't over. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/SF2RJgD

Chip Gaines purchases author Larry McMurtry's historic Texas bookstore

One half of television's most famous renovation duo is the new owner of an iconic literary landmark built by author Larry McMurtry in the hard-scrabbled town of Archer City, Texas. Residents are now wondering what Chip Gaines, who with wife Joanna built the Magnolia Network, is planning for the shop's next chapter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/l5VMuqF

US strike kills 7 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia, Pentagon says

A US strike in Somalia killed seven al-Shabaab fighters on Tuesday, US Africa Command said in a statement. The strike was carried out at the request of the Somali government and was a "collective self-defense strike," AFRICOM said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/EPz6ZB4

FDA fines e-cigarette makers for selling products illegally in 'wakeup call' to tobacco manufacturers

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has filed complaints against four makers of e-cigarette products, as the companies did not get authorization from the FDA to sell their products in the US market. This is the first time that the agency has filed what it calls a civil money penalty, or CMP, against e-cigarette makers who have not complied with the federal process. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/ZfwbupC

Norfolk Southern is paying $6.5 million to derailment victims. Meanwhile, it's shelling out $7.5 billion for shareholders

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw pledged Tuesday the freight railroad will spend $6.5 million to help those affected by the release of toxic chemicals from its derailment nearly three weeks ago in East Palestine, Ohio. But in a plan released earlier this year, the company said it's planning to spend more than a thousand times that amount — $7.5 billion — to repurchase its own shares in order to benefit its shareholders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/wCmncfd

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's daughter posts heartfelt message about missing him

The daughter of Allison Holker has returned to TikTok to pay tribute to her adoptive father, Stephen "tWitch" Boss. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/9QpaFHC

Here's how to eliminate bad work meetings

UNC Charlotte Chancellor's Professor Steven Rogelberg tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin why virtual meetings are more beneficial than hybrid meetings. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/j4lndmw

2 dead, 3 injured in semi-truck fire and explosion near Miami

Two people are dead and three injured after semi-trucks and other vehicles exploded and burned in Medley, Florida, Tuesday morning, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/T0EPdHS

US military investigating Pentagon server email leak

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 - HP Hero https://ift.tt/FGfNK5E

Opinion: Netanyahu's 'reforms' are threatening the very foundations of Israel's democracy

So bewildering is the rush of news around the world today, and so radical is the discourse, that sober-minded observers are often inclined to take a step back and assume all angers will subside. But it would be a mistake to be sanguine about what's happening in Israel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/WzEopUA

Supreme Court justices are worried about a wave of lawsuits and disruption to the internet

• Case brought by family of Nohemi Gonzalez, killed in a 2015 ISIS attack in Paris • Plaintiffs say YouTube's recommendations helped radicalize viewers • Key things to know about Section 230 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/9CYhEXW

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 - HP Hero https://ift.tt/rMw76GP

Nearly 30 dangerous feedback loops could permanently shift the Earth's climate, scientists say

Dangerous climate feedback loops are increasing global warming and risk causing a permanent shift away from the Earth's current climate, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/sKZ1Bq8

What is disordered eating? And why do 20% of the world's kids show signs of it?

More than 1 in 5 kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/edQ84IK

Police identify body of missing British mother Nicola Bulley

The body of missing British mother Nicola Bulley was identified by UK police on Monday, weeks after she disappeared while walking her dog in northern England in January. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/CuVymBc

New body sensor tech helps NATO find, triage wounded soldiers

An idea developed by students at Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with NATO and researchers in the Czech Republic, could help save soldiers' lives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/F3aU4ym

In the face of possible impeachment, Biden Cabinet official tells Chris Wallace he won't resign

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pointed the finger back at Congress to fix the country's broken immigration system and maintained that he will not resign from his post in an new interview with CNN's Chris Wallace. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/AHTZyQl

Famed actor-comedian Richard Belzer dies at 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 - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Gt1ouT3

A new Banksy mural. A glowing waterfall. This week in photos

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East Palestine residents 'right to be skeptical,' Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown says, but officials believe water and air are safe

US Sen. Sherrod Brown echoed officials' beliefs Sunday that the water and air are safe in East Palestine, Ohio, after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed there earlier this month, but he acknowledged that residents are "right to be skeptical." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/eCcMKwZ

US ambassador to the UN says China would cross 'red line' by providing lethal aid to Russia

The US ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that China would cross a "red line" if the country decided to provide lethal military aid to Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/yDc2hL6

Hear the message the Belarusian president told a CNN reporter to relay to Biden

CNN's Fred Pleitgen speaks to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/918zMhn

Blinken meets with Chinese counterpart in Munich

• Live updates: US is beginning to see 'disturbing' trends in China's support for Russia's military, officials say • 'Crimes against humanity' declaration marks the strongest accusation yet from the US • There are signs China wants to 'creep up to the line' of providing lethal military aid to Russia without getting caught, US officials say from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/fcjbqzK

Legally armed civilian shot and wounded suspected gunman in fatal El Paso shooting, police say

A civilian used his legally licensed gun to shoot and wound a suspect in a mall shooting in El Paso, Texas, that left one dead and three injured earlier this week, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Ba0r1Cy

Go inside Super Nintendo World in California

The new land makes its US debut, the first time domestic Universal theme parks are taking guests inside a video game. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/1yGBmgJ

Tom Hanks endures soccer's highs and lows as Aston Villa succumbs to Arsenal in six goal thriller

Watching soccer seems to be becoming a favorite pasttime for Hollywood stars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/6yKAJtW

Suspect in Mississippi shootings in custody after being found in car with guns

Six people are dead in Tate County, Mississippi, after a series of shootings. One shooting incident occurred inside a store on Arkabutla Road, where a man was shot and killed. A woman was also killed inside a home on Arkabutla Dam Road. CNN's Nick Valencia has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/9aM7Zxk

Hear why this governor changed his mind on death penalty, wants it abolished

CNN's Jake Tapper talks to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro who says he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state's lawmakers to repeal the death penalty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/lE2fjiG

'Could be a curse': Doctor breaks down challenges people face with FTD

The family of Bruce Willis has announced that the actor is suffering from a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD for short. Dr. Jonathan Reiner joins CNN Tonight and discusses the condition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/M7n32Lr

Microsoft is looking for ways to rein in Bing AI chatbot after troubling responses

Microsoft on Thursday said it's looking at ways to rein in its Bing AI chatbot after a number of users highlighted examples of concerning responses from it this week, including confrontational remarks and troubling fantasies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/dCASyiB

Trump wants to block past accusers from testifying at E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to block two women who previously accused him of sexual assault from being called to testify at a separate defamation trial this spring. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/v4MYsVJ

Black Americans are split on trans and nonbinary issues, report finds

There is no consensus among Black adults in America about how accepting society should be of transgender people, according to a new study released Thursday by the Pew Research Center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/49MKCDX

YouTube CEO stepping down after nearly a decade

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said Thursday she is "stepping back" from her leadership role at the company after nearly a decade of running the video-sharing platform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/j7yfI98

See why hockey fans went crazy for this 4-year-old's first game

Adorable George goes viral for wondering why the crowd is cheering for him at the 4-year old's first hockey game. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/M7ArloI

Discovery of 650-square-mile Mayan site reveals startling insights about an ancient civilization

With the thick vegetation of the northern Guatemala rainforests hiding its 2,000-year-old remnants, the full extent of the early Mayan way of life was once impossible to see. But laser technology has helped researchers discover a previously unknown 650-square-mile (1,683-square-kilometer) Maya site that offers startling new insights about ancient Mesoamericans and their civilization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2STmelx

'I'm here to get that W': Tiger Woods playing to win at first tournament in seven months

In February 1992, a sprightly 16-year-old golf prodigy by the name of Tiger Woods made his first PGA Tour start at the Riviera Country Club in California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/v2nPEiG

MSU gunman had list of other targets and extra ammunition when police found him, authorities said

The gunman who killed three Michigan State University students and critically wounded five others had a list of other targets, two handguns and plenty of ammunition when police found him on foot soon after the campus massacre, authorities revealed Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/doH5MCX

Stanford scholars co-signed Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bond

A federal judge released the names of two people who co-signed Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bond, which allowed him to be released on house arrest while he awaits trial on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/0mrwCHZ

Mike Pence says his fight against subpoena in Trump probe is about 'separation of powers'

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke publicly for the first time about his plans to fight a subpoena issued in the Justice Department's 2020 election subversion investigation, saying Wednesday that his fight was about " separation of powers" and "defending the prerogatives that I had as president of the Senate." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/4tSCqNr

DeSantis signs bill expanding controversial migrant transportation program

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill expanding a controversial state program to transport migrants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/rLnK94s

Escaped zoo owl thrives in Central Park

Escaped owl becomes a celebrity and learns to catch rats. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports New Yorkers DO give a hoot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2BUiEzQ

Top Republicans plot Santos' ouster as embattled freshman weighs reelection

Embattled Rep. George Santos is contemplating a nightmare scenario for House Republicans: Trying to stick it out in Congress, even if he is indicted on criminal charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/raIMb7B

Third Trump attorney appears before federal grand jury investigating Mar-a-Lago documents

Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, appeared last month before a federal grand jury investigating the mishandling of classified documents from his time in the White House, two sources familiar with the investigation told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/9KnWJqH

Adam Frisch announces 2024 campaign after losing by 542 votes to Rep. Lauren Boebert in 2022

Adam Frisch, who narrowly lost to GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert in one of the closest races of the 2022 cycle, announced Tuesday that he will run again in 2024, potentially setting up a high-profile rematch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/IfrkiaU

Petito lawyer says Laundrie's mom wrote letter with offer to bury a body

Brian Laundrie's mother wrote a letter to her son that included references to getting a shovel and burying a body, an attorney representing the parents of Gabby Petito said during a court hearing Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/th4SOvx

As inflation jumps, tourists steer clear of high-end hotels

Travel on a budget is having a moment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/kYoMWuC

Soccer match suspended after fan attacks a player, who then chases him in retaliation

A football match in the Colombian first division was suspended on Sunday after a fan ran onto the pitch and attacked a player, who then chased the offending supporter and knocked him to the ground. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/UXShC3p

Analyst: Why more unidentified objects are being spotted

CNN national security analyst Juliette Kayyem says US air surveillance has increased after the suspected Chinese balloon was shot down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/TWvM0zd

Opinion: Strange objects may be a bigger problem than thought

Last month, the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a report about "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" — in plain English, unidentified flying objects or UFOs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Of6ixp3

French Defense Ministry condemns 'Wakanda Forever'

France's Defense Minister has slammed Marvel's movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," for what it calls a "false and misleading representation" of French troops. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/P3KlJrk

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 - HP Hero https://ift.tt/D4tSBCr

U-Haul van drives into pedestrians in Brooklyn

Eight people were injured after someone drove a U-Haul van into pedestrians in New York City on Monday morning, an official with the Fire Department of New York told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Y7wuJSe

Survivors still being rescued from rubble 7 days after earthquake

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Roth IRA or 401(k): New retirement law increases tax-free savings options

Secure 2.0, the new retirement rules that lawmakers passed in late December, includes several provisions that will make the tax-free savings vehicle known as a Roth more accessible and flexible. And, in one instance, it will mandate that some higher-income earners put a portion of their 401(k) savings in a Roth account. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/j6aL09z

'Oh aunty, how I love you': Hear man's emotional response after elderly aunt is found after 152 hours under rubble

85-year old Ismihan was trapped under a building for days after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey. Video captured the moment her nephew helped to rescue her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/JHbzx1l

Opinion: Former Manhattan prosecutor has given Trump a gift

When it comes to the unfortunate fight between former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the outcome is now clear. Pomerantz is the loser. And former President Donald Trump is the likely winner. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/hIeOC68

Watch the 2023 Super Bowl ads

From Michelob Ultra's "Caddyshack" tribute to a "Breaking Bad" reunion for PopCorners, these are 2023 Super Bowls commercials released so far. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/OPXg0oc

Hear what pilots said about mysterious object shot down near Alaska

An unidentified object was shot down 10 miles off the frozen coast of Alaska on Friday afternoon, US officials announced, but details about the object are scarce. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/rJzldsk

Republican senator warns Congress must take action now to protect Medicare and Social Security

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota offered Sunday a stark warning about the future of Social Security and Medicare if Congress fails to take action now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/HX8ptaV

See the haunting photos of 'ghost ships,' which have lain in wait for centuries in the Baltic Sea

Plunging into the icy waters surrounding Scandinavia, divers Jonas Dahm and Carl Douglas hunt for vessels long lost to the ocean, what they call the "ghost ships'' of the Baltic Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/cr4b03F

Conservative activist Matt Schlapp denies sexual battery allegations in new court documents

High-profile conservative activist Matt Schlapp is denying claims of sexual assault and wants the man who is accusing him to be publicly identified, according to court documents filed Thursday in the lawsuit against Schlapp and his wife, Mercedes Schlapp. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Y6tXubq

'A recipe for disaster.' Deadly encounter in Memphis comes at a critical time in American policing

Since the night Tyre Nichols was kicked, pepper-sprayed, punched and struck with a baton by Memphis police officers, six cops have been fired and five of them charged with murder. Seven others face internal disciplinary charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/OfgLc65

With these big red boots, fashion enters its silly era

Are you into cosplay? If you're plugged into luxury fashion's latest trends, the answer might unwittingly be yes. From Loewe's Spring-Summer 2023 Minnie Mouse stilettos (which have already received the Kylie Jenner seal of approval) to Balenciaga's Hummer Derby clown-like loafers, playful footwear appears to be on the rise. This week, another pair of shoes has entered the chat: The Big Red Boot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/gCetcSf

A gibbon who lived alone in her cage had a baby. Zookeepers finally know how

Japanese zookeepers believe they have solved the mystery of how a gibbon became pregnant despite living alone in her cage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/pWlXioJ

A twisted tale of celebrity promotion, opaque transactions and allegations of racist tropes

Sitting across from Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show," Paris Hilton, wearing a sparkling neon green turtleneck dress and a high ponytail, looked at a picture of a glum cartoon ape and said it "reminds me of me." The audience laughed. It did not look like her at all. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/ivUKRHA

Texas Attorney General Paxton agrees to $3.3 million settlement with whistleblowers who accused him of abuse of office and bribery

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to a $3.3 million settlement and an apology as part of a tentative settlement with four whistleblowers who publicly accused Paxton of abuse of office, bribery and other criminal offenses in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/RSjaCG1

Moldova summons Russian ambassador over alleged missile over its territory

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Opinion: How the war in Ukraine obscured an uncomfortable truth

What a difference a year — and a war — makes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/4SqY9ec

US developed method to track China's spy balloon fleet within last year, sources say

The US intelligence community has developed a method to track China's fleet of surveillance balloons that was only discovered within the last year, six people familiar with the matter tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/HcBOu7x

Best friend testifies Alex Murdaugh admitted to drug addiction and stealing money

An attorney who said he was Alex Murdaugh's best friend testified at his murder trial Thursday that Murdaugh admitted he had a drug addiction and had been stealing money from his law firm and clients. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/BY0w9GZ

Man who used Confederate flag against Capitol Police officer on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison

A Delaware man who carried a large Confederate flag inside the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot and was part of the mob that chased a US Capitol Police officer has been sentenced to three years in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Sn9ixIl

Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the US

The Nicaraguan government released more than 200 political prisoners, many of whom arrived in the United States on Thursday, according to officials, following years of repression by the country's President Daniel Ortega. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/t9F3aUu

Bob Iger wins again. Activist shareholder stands down in Disney board battle

In Bob we trust, Wall Street said Thursday. After reporting a multibillion cost-cutting initiative that sent Disney shares surging, CEO Bob Iger gained a key battle against activist shareholder Nelson Peltz. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/DxGgaAj

House Oversight chairman requests materials from Hunter and James Biden

House Oversight Chairman James Comer sent his first official request on Thursday to President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and the president's brother, James Biden, for documents relating to their foreign business dealings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/GAr1cEy

Man accused of killing an off-duty New York police officer who was trying to buy an SUV has been charged with murder

The suspect in the shooting death of off-duty New York Police Department officer Adeed Fayaz has been charged with murder, the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/UcwypiO

Top White House cyber official set to retire next week

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Biden administration to soon release roadmap to transition out of Covid-19 public health emergency, sources say

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Discovery+ is sticking around

Discovery+ isn't disappearing, after all. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/13kvU7Y

Lockerbie bombing suspect pleads not guilty to charges connected to 1988 terrorist attack

A Libyan man accused of being involved in making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over the town of Lockerbie, Scotland, in December 1988 pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three federal charges brought against him in Washington, DC. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/KEsZwmz

Global ransomware campaign has US and European officials on alert

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Want your tax refund faster? Here's what to do

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Americans are becoming 'reluctant' to make larger purchases, new Fed report shows

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Federal Reserve official says he's not forecasting a recession. Here's why

CNN's Poppy Harlow speaks with Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, about why he plans to vote for a higher interest rate hike than his colleagues and why he does not think another recession will occur. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/pdCInU6

Sen. Daines's Twitter account suspended after posting profile picture of himself hunting

Twitter has suspended Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines's account for violations of the company's sensitive media policy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/5FO6Zfz

Analysis: A freight train derailment in Ohio puts US infrastructure back in a bruising spotlight

On the eve of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, American infrastructure is back in the worst kind of spotlight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/JfV0hp3

Middle school and its food vendor apologize for insensitive lunch served on the first day of Black History Month

A middle school in New York and its food vendor, Aramark, apologized after students were served chicken and waffles, along with watermelon on the first day of Black History Month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/d18O0Es

House Oversight chairman and former Twitter employees strike deal on subpoenas in exchange for testimony

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has subpoenaed three former Twitter employees who will testify before the panel in relation to their investigation into Twitter's decision to temporarily suppress a New York Post story regarding Hunter Biden's laptop, three sources familiar with the documents tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/VkH0iP3

Around 300,000 people still without power in Odesa after 'technological accident'

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Why the internet is amused with Ben Affleck looking miserable at the Grammys

Sunday night's 2023 Grammy Awards was a history-making show filled with dynamic performances from iconic musical artists. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/fqEWCPb

Best red carpet fashion at the 2023 Grammy Awards

The music industry's biggest names are arriving on the red carpet for the 65th annual Grammy Awards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/iaIx5Xw

America's top cyber diplomat says his Twitter account was hacked

America's top cybersecurity diplomat Nate Fick said his personal Twitter account was hacked, calling it part of the "perils of the job." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/4XhJWgj

Journalist finds something unusual in George Santos' campaign expenses

Washington Post columnist Philip Bump discusses New York Republican Rep. George Santos' campaign expenses and his campaign's response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/XpU9roz

GOP co-chair of bipartisan House caucus indicates clean debt ceiling increase is off the table

Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a co-chair of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, said Sunday that GOP members of his bipartisan group are ready to break with their party leadership on some aspects of the debt ceiling negotiations but they remain committed to attaching some spending cuts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/HgF8xCQ

This map shows the latest state of control in Ukraine

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Opinion: Biden's very tough decision

Halfway through his first term and on the eve of his second State of the Union, we can start to see the outlines of how President Joe Biden is going to be judged in the eyes of history — and ask whether his legacy is likely to be strengthened or weakened if he runs for a second term. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/93JgtrS

'Celebrity Jeopardy' crowns new champion

"Celebrity Jeopardy" has a new star winner. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/OHdihrR

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets, per reports

Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 9, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic's Shams Charania. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/RkGFsvz

Pentagon: Another balloon spotted above Latin America

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Why Tom Brady's unretirement and second retirement doesn't harm his legacy

Not a single soul born in the 21st century has seen an NFL season without Tom Brady. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/rXAhdex

Denver Broncos make deal with New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as head coach

The Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints have agreed to a trade that will allow Denver to hire Sean Payton as its new head coach, the Broncos announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/njL9XPq

DirectTV's move to drop right-wing channel has Conservatives crying foul

Conservative politicians continue to complain about DirecTV dropping Newsmax and accuse the company of media censorship. The accusations ignore DirecTV's efforts to replace the channel with another conservative opinion and commentary TV network. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/QnaxPEw

The week in 32 photos

Mourners in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrated the life of Tyre Nichols on Wednesday, February 1. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/6W5m4x3

After quickly charging 5 officers, the rest of the investigation into Tyre Nichols' death 'will take much longer,' official says

After five former Memphis police officers were swiftly charged with second-degree murder in connection with Tyre Nichols' killing less than three weeks after his death last month, the rest of the investigation is expected to take much longer, a spokesperson for the district attorney said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/nux4ch0

'Marathon man': How he ran a marathon every day for a year

It's little wonder Gary McKee has been nicknamed "marathon man." He ran one every day last year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/sgiO2j6

A year after Amir Locke was killed during service of a no-knock warrant, his parents sue Minneapolis

A year after a 22-year-old Black man was shot dead by police serving a no-knock warrant, Amir Locke's parents on Friday sued the city of Minneapolis and the officer who fired the fatal shot in federal court. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/z5JlUjw

Ford is getting back into Formula 1 racing to help sell EVs

America's major automakers are getting back into Formula 1 racing. Following General Motors' recent announcement that it's applying, along with Andretti Global, to field a team in the prestigious racing series, Ford has now announced that it's getting back into the sport to help build engines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/u2X6f1K

CNN reporter describes the moment a missile 'hit about 40 or 50 yards away from where we were'

• Ukrainian authorities believe Russian troops used S-300 missiles to bombard Kramatorsk • Watch Ukrainian soldiers fight Russian fighters and heavy snow • Fact check: Trump and viral meme remove key words from Biden's quote about Ukraine and 'World War III' from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/NxAYkfU

The people who live inside airplanes

After losing her house to a fire, Jo Ann Ussery had a peculiar idea: to live in an airplane. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/XPg7rUy

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 - HP Hero https://ift.tt/4hBnleY

Greenpeace activists scale Shell oil platform in the Atlantic Ocean as company announces record profits

Activists from the campaign group Greenpeace have boarded a ship in the Atlantic Ocean and scaled a Shell oil platform that is currently being transported to the North Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/anBvNHz

ChatGPT creator launches subscription service for viral AI chatbot

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced on Wednesday it is piloting a $20 monthly subscription plan that offers users priority access to the AI chatbot even during peak times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/8HeKtb7

Biden proposes 'junk fee' bill to cut hidden fees for credit cards and concert tickets

President Joe Biden announced new progress Wednesday on his administration's "competition agenda," specifically taking aim at junk fees while calling on Congress to pass legislation targeting hidden fees across multiple industries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/b4SI3hJ

Beyoncé announces 'Renaissance' tour

This is not a drill: Beyoncé is heading on tour. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/FjZgdBf

'Dr. Phil' show is coming to an end. Here are some of his most memorable interviews

The daytime TV show "Dr. Phil" is coming to an end after more than two decades on the air. CBS said it will launch a new "strategic prime-time partnership" with the longtime host in early 2024. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/1mtUhH6

College Board releases framework of new AP course denounced by DeSantis

The Florida College Board released the framework of a new AP course on African American Studies that Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier denounced for imposing a "political agenda." CNN's Leyla Santiago explains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/0P97FGR

GOP oversight committee member pressed on investigating Biden over Trump

CNN's Pamela Brown asks House Oversight Committee member Rep. James Comer (R-KY) about how the committee will handle separate investigations into the management of classified documents by President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3y7WOkl

'I'm asking the questions': Sciutto pushes back on GOP lawmaker over debt ceiling

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) joins CNN's Jim Sciutto to discuss the fight to raise the national debt limit as the White House and the new House GOP majority are at odds over how to resolve the critical issue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/DJP4bt1

Tyre Nichols to be remembered at Memphis funeral

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