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Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

Israel's war against Hamas is at its "highest level and will continue for months," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Z7zaifW

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

Aid is once again reaching Gaza through a crossing on the Israeli border after it was suspended for several days, the UN said. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/AbDLgSs

Israel-Hamas war

Israel's military said it is expanding its operations in southern Gaza and is battling Hamas with snipers and tank fire in the Khan Younis area. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/tHjcP9u

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts

Read CNN's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts and learn about the federal holiday that honors the civil rights leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/YTDx4dC

Russia launches largest air attack on Ukraine since full-scale invasion

The Ukrainian military said Russia launched the biggest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/nsovPgx

Mpox in the United States Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on mpox, formerly monkeypox, in the United States. The virus was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. The virus originated in Africa and is the cousin of smallpox. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/A3YoEMS

Airplane bounces along Heathrow runway during Storm Gerrit

American Airlines flight 134 from Los Angeles to London landed yesterday despite the gale force winds brought to the UK by Storm Gerrit. The Boeing 777 was caught on camera by Big Jet TV veering over to the left and then "bunny hopping" along the runway. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3aQFRuD

Worried about your drinking? Use Dry January to check it

Taking a 'Dry January' break from alcohol can reward you with better sleep, more energy, a better mood and better overall health. Here's expert advice on how to go dry successfully. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/m0YzSQq

Airport falls silent as priest blesses planes

Dublin Airport was closed on Christmas day, and airport chaplain Father Desmond Doyle took advantage of the empty runway to perform his annual 'Blessing of the Planes." The ritual has been going strong since 1947. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/xy4JnpP

The seven principles of Kwanzaa

Christmas might be over, but Kwanzaa is just getting started. Here are the meanings behind the holiday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/nZpewRE

Three US passengers stopped from bringing loaded guns onto festive flights

Three passengers on the US East Coast were apprehended over the holiday weekend after TSA agents discovered loaded guns in their carry-on bags. Each now faces a fine of up to $15,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Bog6RPv

January 3, 2023 Damar Hamlin news

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition in the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest when he collapsed mid-game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, his team said. Follow here for the latest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/adfLbX7

'Freak' turbulence lands 11 airplane passengers in hospital as they returned from a Christmas cruise

Passengers returning from a Caribbean cruise to the UK hit 'freak' severe turbulence on their flight from Barbados to Manchester. The flight diverted to Bermuda, where 11 passengers were admitted to hospital and later discharged. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/rKgM46f

Here's what you can do with your Christmas tree now that the holiday is over

So what do you do with your Christmas tree now that the holiday's over? Here are a few ways to recycle, repurpose or dispose of your lovely tree. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KxQvEG6

I used DNA analysis to find my birth family, and it sent me across 3 continents

When CNN's Tim Curran sent DNA samples to genetic testing services searching for his birth family, he had no idea it would launch him on a rravel adventure all the way to North Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/7HLarEV

2015 Charlie Hebdo Attacks Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the January 2015 terror attacks in Paris. Seventeen people were killed in attacks on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, a grocery store, and the Paris suburb of Montrouge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/MSGWsVz

Alexey Navalny Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts for some background information about Russian opposition leader, Kremlin critic and activist Alexey Navalny. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/HCoa3YD

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

At least 70 people were killed in an Israeli attack at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday, the strip's Hamas-controlled health ministry said. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/VwQF2HR

7 countries, 7 traditional Christmas feasts

Festive meals can provide some normalcy in another very unsettling year. From Mexico to France, here's a look at how a variety of nations around the world feast at Christmas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/UjzMYOx

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

Israel has issued calls to evacuate from new parts of the enclave, as its military said ground operations have been widened in the north and south. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/u9iEgp1

Mississippi officer who shot 11-year-old is suspended without pay

The Mississippi police officer who wrongfully shot an 11-year-old after the boy called 911 for help has been suspended without pay effective immediately, according to a member of the Indianola Board of Aldermen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/s8x1HoK

Omar al-Bashir Fast Facts

View the Omar al-Bashir Fast Facts on CNN and learn more information about the life of Sudan's former leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/QPRvLhZ

Dick Van Dyke Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn more about the life of award winning actor and singer Dick Van Dyke. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/eFxINf2

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Fast Facts

View CNN's Fast Facts on Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who succeeded his half brother King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz on January 22, 2015. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/z9D5YmN

Detained Americans Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/a7C9VyU

Porter Goss Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Porter Goss, former CIA director and Florida congressman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/XFCoYjy

At least 10 killed in Prague university shooting

A shooting at a university in Prague on Thursday has left several people dead and dozens injured, according to Czech authorities. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Sp4vlzE

Ahmed Qorei Fast Facts

Read CNN's Ahmed Qorei Fast Facts for a look at the life of the former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/QnUrekc

Fred Haise Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the life of astronaut Fred Haise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3JR5zHV

Natural vs. artificial: Which Christmas tree option is better for the climate?

Choosing a planet-friendly Christmas tree could get you on Santa's good list. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/thzcXU7

Funeral for former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

The funeral of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Follow here for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/2PtsNAE

Iceland volcano erupts

A volcano has erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said Monday. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/tT1iIDP

The worst-behaved tourists of 2023

From stripping off at sacred sites to destroying ancient statues -- here are some of the horrifying antics that tourists got up to around the world in 2023. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/1HIK3zM

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

Amid a growing rift between the US and Israel over civilian casualties, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed pathways "toward a future for Gaza after Hamas" and the protection of civilians in Gaza with officials in Israel on Monday. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/baJSWtz

'Tis the season for family holiday projects and gifts that give back

Looking for a more meaningful holiday this year? We've compiled a list of ideas for your family, along with some gifts that give back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9Gng54B

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is heading to Israel on Monday, where he will push officials to define their milestones for the war with Hamas, according to a senior US defense official. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/mWl7Ij9

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war rages

An IDF sniper has killed a mother and daughter inside a Gaza church, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/XmCai7w

Storm expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast

A storm that formed in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast, unleashing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/XmF5GMh

FIFA Fast Facts

Read Fast Facts from CNN about FIFA and learn more information about the organization that presents the World Cup soccer tournament. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/PJU7rtu

Today's new in 10 minutes

December 15, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/U6VSGQm

Hanukkah Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ZzRHWqt

Interest rates are still high. These are the best places to park your cash

Even though the Federal Reserve didn't hike its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, it didn't lower it either. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/SmVQcgq

House expected to vote on Biden impeachment inquiry

The House is expected to vote on a resolution to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Wednesday. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/C9FfjOc

Wall Street awaits Fed decision on rates

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest monetary policy decision Wednesday afternoon. Markets are fully expecting the central bank will hold rates steady for the third-straight time as it reviews data outlining the impact of the previous 11 rate hikes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/sJWDAdf

Today's news in 10 minutes

December 13, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/eRIh6oQ

CNN town hall with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is participating in a CNN town hall tonight from Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, with just weeks until the pivotal Republican caucuses in the state. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/QEH06zN

As antisemitism grows, so does its dangers to everyone. Here's how you can fight against it

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Zelensky visits Washington in push for more Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House and lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday as discussions on a Ukraine aid deal remain stalled. Follow for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/pF3AxC8

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

The United Nations General Assembly will resume its emergency session Tuesday on Gaza, days after the United States vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ND5YFIo

Today's new in 10 minutes

December 12, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NS8g0bh

Opinion: Putin's nemesis has a spirit that can outlast any strongman

Odessa Rae, producer of "Navalny," shares with CNN Opinion new details about Alexey Navalny's confinement -- and reflects on his enduring source of strength. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/2Y3px0W

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

Israel's military said it struck more than 250 Hamas targets as battles rage across Gaza, including in the southern city of Khan Younis, where the IDF has ordered residents to evacuate to a coastal area with few facilities. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uPo2Qps

Today's new in 10 minutes

December 11, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/MABgfir

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

Clashes between the Israeli military and Hamas are taking place in multiple parts of the Gaza Strip. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/g3Xq5KY

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigns

Liz Magill, the president of University of Pennsylvania, voluntarily stepped down from the helm of the Ivy League school on Saturday, according to an announcement from board chair Scott Bok. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/GzOokRe

Michigan school shooter to be sentenced

Ethan Crumbley will be sentenced in a hearing Friday for killing four students and wounding seven others when he opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan in November 2021. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/7VI6X5q

Michigan school shooter to be sentenced

Ethan Crumbley will be sentenced in a hearing Friday for killing four students and wounding seven others when he opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan in November 2021. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/sKRJONw

Markets await jobs report, hoping it could lead to Fed rate cuts

Wall Street is closely watching the November monthly jobs report, set for release Friday morning at 8:30am ET. Economists expect US employers added around 180,000 positions last month and the unemployment rate remained at 3.9%. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NGwiYXe

'They destroyed our trees': Women say their farms were seized to support Indonesia's electric vehicle boom

Indonesia has ambitious plans to become a hub for manufacturing electric vehicles. Its abundance of natural resources, particularly nickel, has given it a key advantage: battery production. On the island of Sulawesi, women tell CNN their farms are being seized without their consent to support the industry's growth. This story is part of As Equals, CNN's ongoing series on gender inequality. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/CSVy6pE

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas intensifies

There is "unimaginable loss, destruction and misery" in the Gaza Strip, the head of the World Food Programme said Thursday. "Everyone in Gaza is hungry," WFP chief Cindy McCain said. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/UrPQm4a

Today's news in 10 minutes

December 8, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/0VU91uN

Controversial Police Encounters Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on controversial police encounters, including the beating of Rodney King. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KFBaoeJ

Bank CEOs warn about a looming recession

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The latest on the 2024 campaign and GOP debate

Republican candidates are facing off tonight in Alabama in the fourth presidential debate of the 2024 cycle with only weeks to go until the Iowa caucuses. Follow here for the latest live news updates, reactions and analysis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/TMzgc8v

Norman Lear Fast Facts

Read CNN's Norman Lear Fast Facts and learn about the life of the award-winning television producer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/n1MPlSW

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas fighting intensifies

Israel's military reported intense fighting in southern Gaza Tuesday as it surrounded the city of Khan Younis. The IDF also said it had encircled the northern Jabalya refugee camp, which it claims is a Hamas stronghold. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/d9VqChF

Today's new in 10 minutes

December 6, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/LHriD3K

Chris Evert Fast Facts

Take a look at CNN's Fast Facts on Chris Evert and learn more about the life of the professional tennis legend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/4AHbQSG

Period poverty: How air pollution in Kenya could make periods heavier, more painful and more expensive

Period poverty affects millions worldwide. New research now suggests air pollution is making periods heavier and more painful. CNN travels to Nairobi to look at how this is affecting Kenya's most vulnerable women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/AgPHdSk

James Comey Fast Facts

Read CNN's James Comey Fast Facts and learn about the life of the former director of the FBI. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/PU9Ip2f

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/Lty4rZA

Elon Musk Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Elon Musk and learn about the entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/nxmhK5R

2024 Presidential Candidates Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn more about the 2024 presidential candidates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9iUsSJn

New strikes hit Gaza as Israel-Hamas fighting resumes

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday announced it is expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza. Israel has been bombarding the enclave as combat operations resume following the collapse of a truce with Hamas on Friday. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Bvap5oT

Today's new in 10 minutes

December 4, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/cnelvr0

New strikes hit Gaza as Israel-Hamas fighting resumes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's ground operation will continue as the Israeli military launched more than 400 strikes in Gaza in the first 24 hours after the truce collapsed Friday. Follow for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/DgPj2xo

16 luxury hotels that go all-out for Christmas

Christmas at a hotel has a certain luxurious low-hassle allure. Here are 16 of the best hotels around the world that go all-out for the holiday in lavish style. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Se8TNYu

'Leaning tower' in Italy on 'high alert' for collapse

The medieval Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, will be cordoned off with a safety zone installed around it, after a recent scientific report has said the site is at high risk of 'sudden and unexpected collapse' from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/fxyD6qg

Sandra Day O'Connor Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the life of the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/eyZsB6h

Trump Georgia 2020 election case motions hearing

A Fulton County judge will hear motions Friday from former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants to dismiss charges in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/VieQgth

Rep. George Santos faces expulsion vote in Congress

The House is set to vote on a resolution Friday to expel embattled Rep. George Santos in the wake of a damning House Ethics Committee investigation into the New York Republican. Follow here for the latest live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/qi4FEfK