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Israel-Hamas truce appears to have expired after 7 days

The deadline to extend the truce between Israel and Hamas appears to have passed with no indications the sides had agreed to extend the deal. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/qQdsWpo

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December 1, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/RgHtKIA

US Coast Guard leaders long concealed a critical report about racism, hazing and sexual misconduct

For nearly a decade, US Coast Guard leaders have concealed a critical report that exposed racism, hazing, discrimination and sexual assault across the agency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/xZ6Kb0f

As a Jewish person, do you plan to put your menorah in a window this Hanukkah?

As the first night of Chanukah approaches, with the recent rise in antisemitic hate crimes following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, are you feeling too afraid to place your menorah in the window? Or are you feeling a renewed sense of pride in showing off your Jewish Identity? Please share your story with us. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/IPxRgN9

High school girls' basketball team deemed ineligible to play in future activities and tournaments after forfeiting game against team with transgender student-athlete

A Vermont girls' high school that withdrew from a tournament last month after refusing to play against a team that had a transgender player is no longer able to participate in future Vermont Principals' Association activities and tournaments, the group said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9uri54S

Away from threat of Islamist violence or floods, health risks for pregnant women in Nigeria's refugee camps remain high

Protracted conflict and natural disasters have forced millions of Nigerians to flee their homes. In displacement camps, mothers face significant risks as they try to bring forth life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/gLQ5ER3

Harvard student groups issued an anti-Israel statement. CEOs want them blacklisted

Billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman and several other business leaders are demanding Harvard University release the names of students whose organizations signed on to a letter blaming solely Israel for the deadly attacks by Hamas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/pLZFGHe

Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go

Are you looking for fun places to go for Christmas? If you like the holidays and you like to travel, then you'll love these 15 spots overflowing with yuletide spirit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/L8Yz5bd

US aid to Israel and Ukraine: Here's what's in the $105 billion national security package Biden requested

Weeks after the Biden administration laid out the details of a $105 billion national security package that includes funding for both Israel and Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would bring the supplemental request to the floor as soon as next week. Here's what's in the package. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ks5MUaH

Tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter

A tribute service honoring the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter is taking place Tuesday in Atlanta. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/pWlvRVE

Rod Blagojevich Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/F1MBrz7

Jimmy Carter Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on Jimmy Carter and learn more information about the 39th President of the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/bShp72y

Oscar Pistorius Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Oscar Pistorius, the South African ex-Olympic sprinter convicted in the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/r1cK698

Hamas-Israel truce enters fourth day as aid reaches Gaza

A third set of hostages was released by Hamas on Sunday, including the first American to be successfully freed, according to US and Israeli officials. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3H4XmzY

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November 27, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/xtkHd60

Concorde's last flight: Is this the greatest aviation photograph of all time?

In 2003, Lewis Whyld took an instantly classic photograph of the Concorde on its last flight, soaring over the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, United Kingdom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/pUnwi4Z

Hamas frees more hostages during truce with Israel

A second group of hostages released from Gaza — comprising 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals — arrived in Israel late Saturday. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/YB4bXPx

Israel-Hamas war: Initial group of 24 hostages released

An initial group of 24 hostages has been released as a truce between Israel and Hamas — the first in weeks of fighting — appears to be holding. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/thm9JHL

The three-year cruise is canceled

Life at Sea Cruises -- which was due to launch its three-year round-the-world cruise in November -- has called it off. There's no ship, and passengers are being offered refunds -- though the company says it still wants to launch a long-term cruise in the future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/mkeUpTQ

Israel-Hamas truce set to begin after deal to free hostages

An expected four-day truce is set to begin between Israel and Hamas, with the release of hostages held in Gaza since October 7 expected later Friday. Follow live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KFkwHs0

Family member say something rude? Here's what to say back, according to experts

Many of us have that one relative or that one question we are bracing for when we gather for the holiday season. Instead of letting it get under your skin or lashing out once it gets to you, think ahead and prepare your responses with these tips, experts say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/L1EWab9

Venice reveals first 2024 dates for charging day-trippers

Venice has confirmed the first dates for its 'experimental' entry fee for day-trippers. Overnight guests are exempt from the charge but will have to register for a QR code to prove their exemption. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/VDvzXBc

A British guy crashed her Thanksgiving dinner. They've been married for 20 years

When British vacationer Richard Steggell turned up uninvited to Dina Honour's New York Thanksgiving party, the two bonded over a slice of pumpkin pie, kickstarting a transatlantic romance that's still going strong over two decades later from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/6v5KmnG

Israel agrees to hostage deal with Hamas

The head of UNICEF has called the Gaza Strip 'the most dangerous place' in the world right now to be a child, saying over 100 children have died per day for weeks. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/cFnLYvy

How to prevent a hangover, and 3 ways to treat one

Find out how to prevent a hangover — or at least keep that morning-after misery to a minimum. Experts say there is only one true preventive — or cure — for a hangover: Don't drink. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/DFQewuE

FBI investigating explosion at US-Canadian border

Federal authorities in Buffalo, New York, are investigating a "vehicle explosion" at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between US and Canada, adding that the "situation is very fluid." Follow here for the latest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/PygMYjk

This Moroccan startup is growing crops in the desert

Sand to Green is working to transform patches of desert into sustainable and profitable plantations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/fj9sui1

Bette Midler Fast Facts

View CNN's Fast Facts on Bette Midler and learn more about the Grammy-winning singer, actress and Broadway star. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/c5P7Cau

What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed

Here are some expert tips about what travelers should do when flights are delayed or canceled. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/fHKed30

Don't blame the turkey. Here's what experts say is really behind your food coma

If you think holiday turkey is responsible for the afternoon sleepiness you feel, you'd be wrong, experts say. Here's the real gobble. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/QAdMaBo

Hearing on Trump gag order in federal 2020 election subversion case

A DC appeals court is hearing arguments Monday about a gag order issued on former President Donald Trump by the federal judge overseeing his federal 2020 election subversion case. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/S1xbjLm

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

Israel is releasing videos that it says prove Hamas uses Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, for combat purposes. Staff, patients and sheltering residents have fled Israel's raid of the complex. Follow live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/56KTp9v

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November 20, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/tLTrafc

'All I wanted to do was live': After years of debate, a suicide safety net for the Golden Gate Bridge is nearing completion. Survivors say it'll give many a 2nd chance at life

On September 25, 2000, Kevin Hines climbed over the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/kRpdabJ

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

Video shows dozens of bodies, including women and children, after a blast rocked a UN school that was used as a shelter in northern Gaza. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/OPvgVFC

Don't serve disordered eating to your teens this holiday season

As we enter the winter holiday season, shame-based diet culture pressure, often wrapped up with toxic positivity to appear encouraging, increases. The good news is that parents can take an active role in helping teens craft an emotionally healthier narrative around their eating habits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/6iSvUPC

SpaceX to attempt second launch of world's most powerful rocket

SpaceX will make its second attempt to successfully launch Starship, a gargantuan rocket designed to carry humans to the moon and Mars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/q6itj17

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

The Israeli military is tightening its grip on northern Gaza while negotiating parties are grinding away to try to reach an agreement to release hostages in the enclave. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/kEl8XwK

Rosalynn Carter Fast Facts

View CNN's Fast Facts on Rosalynn Carter and learn more about the wife of former US President Jimmy Carter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/VjsLnNU

Welcome to the dangerous Swiss golf-baseball hybrid you've never heard of

A traditional game has been synonymous with the Swiss countryside for centuries -- and it involves projectiles hurtling through the air at 200 miles per hour. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/5QyACbV

Why most men don't have enough close friends

Adult friends are hard for everyone — especially for men told that opening up to someone else is only for women. But experts say that the social, emotional, mental and health benefits should make friendships a priority for everyone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/RWfs0Vb

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

Israeli forces raided the hospital after saying it was the site of an underground command center for Hamas — a claim denied by the militant group and hospital officials. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Uy5boe2

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Read CNN's 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts to learn about tropical storm systems that develop during the summer and fall. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/zoBHZqw

'How would people like me know about sex?' Young people are losing judgment-free spaces to learn about sex and sexuality

Teenagers in India and across Asia-Pacific are turning to social media platforms for judgement-free, engaging information about sex, sexuality and pleasure. But content creators say their posts are falling foul of moderation guidelines that don't distinguish between edutainment and pornography. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/50URuhA

Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts

View CNN Fast Facts on Yoshihide Suga to learn about the former prime minister of Japan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/CH8Rve4

Biden to meet with China's President Xi

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are holding a high-stakes meeting today in California during the APEC summit. Follow here for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/LaWK3ej

What is Advent? And what traditions do people follow worldwide?

CNN Travel explores the spiritual meaning of Advent and various traditions and celebrations around the world. In 2023, the Advent season starts on Sunday, December 3. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/APS6LTc

When is a car faster than a plane? When it's electric

A recent race between an electric plane and a car demonstrated the challenges of battery-powered flying, but this quest to reach an island in the North Sea underlines the potential, as well as the challenges, of electric aviation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KNtMcJl

The latest on the government funding bill as shutdown looms

Congress is scrambling to pass a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown with just days to go until the Friday deadline. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/yzNWBLd

2023 In Review Fast Facts

Read CNN's 2023 in Review Fast Facts to learn more about the events of 2023. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KFaZG1H

A charred body, shifting stories and a convicted man's assertion of innocence

Quincy Cross was convicted of raping and killing a young woman named Jessica Currin. Her father says they have the wrong man in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9SEz3vQ

This US couple sold their house and moved to Italy for good

The travel bans of the pandemic caused Glenda and Randy Tuminello from Washington State to reevaluate their lives -- and retire to southern Italy. Here's how they got on. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/qpCoNsM

Donald Trump Jr. to be first defense witness in the New York fraud trial

Donald Trump Jr. will be the first defense witness to be called Monday in the New York civil fraud trial against him, his father and the Trump organization. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/AyX8PmM

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

Operating rooms are completely out of service at Gaza's largest hospital, where staff, patients and sheltering residents are trapped inside due to heavy fighting, according to aid agencies and health officials. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/36IfXrb

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November 9, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/xhLUW7Z

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

Gaza's largest hospital is in a 'catastrophic situation' amid heavy fighting nearby, health officials say. Follow here for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ynFksfK

Grammy Awards Fast Facts

Read CNN's Grammy Awards Fast Facts and learn more about the music recording industry's honors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/EeQOIbV

Rahm Emanuel Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, and learn about the former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Gvb754Q

Iceland's Blue Lagoon closed as 1,000 earthquakes hit in 24 hours

The Blue Lagoon thermal baths -- one of Iceland's main tourist draws -- has closed temporarily after increasing seismic activity in the surrounding Reykjanes Peninsula, including thousands of earthquakes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/V4nUH6D

Arizona fake electors led vocal campaign to overturn the 2020 election -- they're now part of a 'robust' state investigation

Fake electors in Arizona publicly pushed to overturn the 2020 election. Now they're facing new legal scrutiny in a state investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ugGSVXU

John Boehner Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on John Boehner and learn about the former speaker of the US House of Representatives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/1PeON3Q

2024 Presidential Debates Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn more about the 2024 presidential debates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ltzT6RD

Nicolás Maduro Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the life of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/aB4AF2p

100 cruise passengers injured as ship lurches to a halt in storm

Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery ship was caught in a storm in the Bay of Biscay as it was trying to sail to the UK to beat bad weather. About 100 of the 1,000 passengers on board were hurt as the ship lurched to the left during a safety maneuver. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ZIfX1h3

The latest on the 2024 campaign and GOP debate

Republican presidential candidates will face off tonight in Miami in the third primary debate of the 2024 cycle. Follow here for the latest live news updates and analysis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/v18P5fD

Ivanka Trump's testimony in New York civil fraud trial

Ivanka Trump is testifying in the New York civil fraud trial Wednesday after her father, former President Donald, took the stand earlier this week. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/N1y9DZS

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

As civilian casualties mount, Israel is facing increased international pressure over its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. "Nothing justifies the horror being endured by civilians," a WHO spokesperson said. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/PrUFpwj

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November 8, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/5os0a9m

It's Election Day in several key states

Voters in several states are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide key races that could provide a critical look into the issues motivating the American electorate ahead of 2024. Follow here for the latest live news updates, results and analysis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/D0QkVKb

Supreme Court oral arguments on major Second Amendment case

The Supreme Court will consider a section of federal law that bars an individual subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/cW6Brv9

Wheelchair passenger says he had to drag himself off Air Canada plane

Wheelchair user Rodney Hodgins was on a flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas when, on arrival, mobility assistance staff didn't arrive to help him off the plane. Hodgins -- who is unable to walk -- says he was pressured to disembark the plane on foot. The airline has since apologized. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Qe4ZIqM

Trump to testify in New York civil fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump will take the stand Monday to testify in the New York civil fraud case against him. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9ca6n1o

What to pack in your car to stay safe during severe winter weather

If you're ever stranded in your car due to a winter storm, being prepared can be the difference between life and death. Here's what travel preparedness experts recommend for winterizing your vehicle and staying safe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/fYPA6zV

Israel-Hamas war rages as outcry grows over Gaza crisis

Humanitarian agencies lost contact with aid workers in Gaza on Sunday, as the Palestinian enclave faced its third communications blackout of the conflict. Follow for live updates from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9EpRuoW

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October 27, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/LvuDXfV

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November 1, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Ja6EQ9q

Markets await latest Federal Reserve decision on rates

The Federal Reserve is set to make an announcement on rates at 2 pm ET. Markets are expecting another pause in the central bank's rate-hiking campaign as the economy continues to absorb the effects of higher borrowing costs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NsTrpyt

Before he became a politician, House Speaker Mike Johnson partnered with an anti-gay conversion therapy group

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson closely collaborated with a group in the mid-to-late 2000s that promoted "conversion therapy," a discredited practice that asserted it could change the sexual orientation of gay and lesbian individuals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/JIyQ1kR

The islands that went from whale hunting to whale watching

The remote Azores archipelago used to be known for its whale hunting. These days, however, it's better known for whale watching -- and is officially one of the most sustainable places on the planet to see the animals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/pxbIts5