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2023-01-11

FAA system outage grounds all US departing flights

United Airlines said the outage of the system that provides pilots with notices they need to read before flying is affecting its operations. “United has temporarily delayed all domestic flights and will issue an update when we learn more from the FAA,” the airline said in a statement. American Airlines said it is “closely monitoring the situation, which impacts all…
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2023-01-11

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Golden Globes attendees Ukraine will win its war with Russia

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in a video message during the Golden Globes telecast to thank his allies in the “free world.” Sean Penn introduced the Ukrainian comedian-turned-politician with nods to ongoing protests in Iran, during which several citizens have been executed, and the women’s rights movement in Afghanistan. The Oscar winner previously met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv…
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2023-01-10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives message of peace in Golden Globes speech

Chloe Flower arrives to the Golden Globe Awards. (Christopher Polk/NBC) Chloe Flower, tonight’s pianist who’s responsible for playing off the winners when their speeches go too long, has composed music for Misty Copeland, Kevin Hart and was educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London. But tonight, she’s only been recognized as the woman responsible for keeping the show…
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2023-01-10

Colin Farrell wins for his performance in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'

Colin Farrell wins for his performance in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' Source of data and images: cnn
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2023-01-10

California storm brings flooding, mudslides and triggers evacuations

Evacuation orders for Montecito and nearby burn scarred areas of Santa Barbara County have been lifted and residents are clear to return to their homes, county Sheriff Bill Brown announced in a countywide news conference Tuesday afternoon. Throughout the storm, the county has been deluged with water, the scene of flooding, mudslides, road closures and “countless rescues,” according to Santa…
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2023-01-10

Exclusive: US intelligence materials related to Ukraine, Iran and UK found in Biden’s private office, source tells CNN

CNN — Among the classified documents from Joe Biden’s time as vice president discovered in a private office last fall are US intelligence memos and briefing materials that covered topics including Ukraine, Iran and the United Kingdom, according to a source familiar with the matter. A total of 10 documents with classification markings were found last year in Biden’s private…
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2023-01-10

Satellite images capture crowding at China’s crematoriums and funeral homes as Covid surge continues

CNN — Satellite images taken over a number of Chinese cities have captured crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes, as the country continues its battle with an unprecedented wave of Covid-19 infections following its dismantling of severe pandemic restrictions. The images – taken by Maxar in late December and early January and reviewed by CNN – show a funeral home…
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2023-01-10

Some GOP members frustrated after full list of McCarthy concessions is not released

A person walks along the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, DC, in August 2022. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images) Now that Republicans are in charge of the House, they are moving full speed ahead to fulfill one of their top promises: defund the Internal Revenue Service. “Our very first bill will repeal the funding for 87,000…
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2023-01-09

New Congress will reconvene to vote on House rules

US Rep. David Joyce talks to CNN’s Manu Raju on Monday. (CNN) Republicans are coming to grips with the concessions that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had to make to secure the speakership — including caps on spending that could cut defense programs, pairing a debt ceiling increase to spending cuts and allowing a single member to call for a vote…
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2023-01-09

Rising MMA star Victoria Lee dies at 18

CNN — Victoria Lee, one of the brightest new stars in mixed martial arts (MMA), has died at the age of 18, her sister confirmed. “She has gone too soon and our family has been completely devastated since then,” her sister Angela said in an Instagram post Saturday. “We miss her. More than anything in this world. Our family will…
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