By Jill Martin, Kyle Feldscher and Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Judge with a beard? With the rollback of a decades-old New York Yankees team rule, that just might be possible. Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday that the team has amended its facial hair policy to allow “well-groomed beards.” It’s a
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By Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story WOODBURY, New Jersey (KYW) — A South Jersey school that helps individuals with special needs is welcoming its first-ever therapy dog. Georgia, a 2-year-old bernedoodle, comes several days a week to Durand School in Woodbury, which serves students 5 to 21 with autism and developmental
Continue ReadingBy Tom Ignudo Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl LIX MVP earlier this month after the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, but he’s also making MVP moves off the field. Cleats worn by the Eagles quarterback
Continue ReadingPor Natasha Bertrand y Haley Britzky, CNN El Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos puso en pausa temporalmente un plan de despidos masivos de los empleados civiles en periodo de prueba hasta que el secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, y la oficina del asesor general del Pentágono puedan llevar a cabo una revisión más exhaustiva
Continue ReadingBy Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story WHEELING, Illinois (WBBM) — A Wheeling, Illinois bus driver is being called a hero after he spotted a teenager with disabilities walking around in dangerous cold temperatures wearing only a shirt. A unique police database quickly identified the teen and reunited him with his
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By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — A stark new reality in Europe — that its long-time ally and security guarantor, the United States, may not come to its rescue in a future war — has set the stage for a faster ramp-up in military spending on the continent. And in anticipation of higher revenues
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By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Arab leaders met in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Friday for the first time to formulate a response to President Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take ownership of Gaza, expel its Palestinian population and turn it into a Middle Eastern “Riviera.” The meeting – including Egypt, Jordan,
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The man who most recently portrayed James Bond sounds neither shaken nor stirred by the latest news about the franchise. In the wake of the announcement that Amazon MGM Studios has taken creative control of the storied spy movie franchise, Daniel Craig had words of praise for the
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live’s” recent 50th anniversary special had some unfunny consequences, according to Steve Martin. The comedic actor – who delivered the special’s opening monologue on Sunday – posted a photo on his verified social media on Thursday showing his “Only Murders in the Building” costar and friend
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CNN By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — A Republican congressman from Georgia faced some tough criticism and occasional boos from constituents Thursday night as he fielded questions about the Trump administration’s early actions. The at-times cool reception that greeted GOP Rep. Rich McCormick in Roswell was among other public displays of unrest from Republican voters
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CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. It’s a saying that perhaps aptly describes Charles Leclerc’s pursuit of the Formula One holy grail: a maiden world drivers’ championship title. Season by season the Ferrari driver has steadily chipped away, inching closer and
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans took a major step to advance President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda early today, voting to adopt a budget blueprint that sets up a clash with House Republicans. The process of drafting the text of actual legislation is likely to be contentious and involve painstaking negotiations between
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CNN By Tamar Michaelis, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — The body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas was not among the four returned by Hamas from Gaza on Thursday, Israel’s military has said, accusing the Palestinian militant group of a “violation of utmost severity” of the precarious ceasefire deal. Hamas said it will
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WEWS, CANTON POLICE, CNN By Bob Jones Click here for updates on this story CANTON, Ohio (WEWS) — Ernest Williams served our country in the U.S. Army for two years and was proud to do so. “Because this is my country, I volunteered,” Williams said. Williams is a double amputee. He lost both of his
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WBAL, SURVEILLANCE VIDEO, CNN By Adam Thompson, Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman was struck by an Amazon delivery van in Baltimore Tuesday night, in a video obtained by WJZ. Police said the 29-year-old pedestrian was crossing the street in the Butchers Hill neighborhood around 9:30 p.m.
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CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Imagine a language tutor who is always on, available anytime to teach new vocabulary or check up on a student’s progress. On Thursday, Nvidia launched a language learning platform using artificial intelligence that promises to do just that for American Sign Language learners, in partnership with
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CNN By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — At the one-month mark of Donald Trump’s second term as president, his approval rating in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS tilts negative but still lands above the level he reached at any point in his first four years in office. There are signs in the poll,
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CNN, POOL By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump threatened to place a tariff of around 25% on cars imported into the United States, a policy that could raise prices on cars from most automakers – including American car brands – almost immediately after the tariffs are imposed. The tariffs could
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KETV, KIM DOGGETT, SNARKLESAUCE.COM, NEBRASKA WILDFIRE RESCUE, CNN By Eddie Messel Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — There’s a cake bandit in the metro. She is reported to have four legs and is a big fan of chocolate cake. This opossum cake bandit stole the hearts of people around the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. Mpox is a viral disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. In 2022, an outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus originated in Africa and
Continue ReadingBy John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — University of Miami police have issused a safety alert after a disturbing incident in which a man exposed himself to a female student on campus. It happened Sunday, Feb. 16, just after 11 a.m.,at the Shalala Student Center on the Coral Gables
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By Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since last week, was found to have pneumonia in both lungs following a CT scan on Tuesday, the Vatican said, with tests continuing to indicate “a complex picture” for one of the oldest popes in the church’s history.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who served time in prison after being convicted on racketeering, conspiracy and fraud charges. Personal Birth date: February 24, 1934 Birth place: Maquoketa, Iowa Birth name: George Homer Ryan Father: Thomas Ryan, pharmacist Mother: Jeannette
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It seems a fisher, a weasel-like creature that was once extinct from Pennsylvania, has taken up residence on a property in Westmoreland County. PixCams, an organization that runs wildlife livestreams, recently captured photos of a fisher on its trail cameras
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Regional jets are despised by many passengers. They’re uncomfortable and cramped, with little space for both carry-on luggage and people. Although their use is on the decline, for many routes, there’s little choice but to fly them. The smaller jets have been getting attention due to two
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by one of five different Ebola viruses. Four of the strains can cause severe illness in humans and animals. The fifth, Reston
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Those who were excited to see Paul Simon singing a duet on stage with Sabrina Carpenter on “SNL50” will be pleased to know his performing days are not behind him after all. On Tuesday, Simon announced via his social media that he is heading out on the Quiet
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CTV, THIRD PARTY, KYW By Andy Rose, Lex Harvey and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. All 80
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CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — xAI on Monday unveiled its updated Grok 3 artificial intelligence model, as the Elon Musk-led startup pushes to keep pace with the advanced reasoning and search capabilities in competitors’ models. In an event livestreamed on Musk’s X, leaders at the startup claimed Grok 3 performs better
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CNN, WAVE, SEE PREFONTS By Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Dangerously cold conditions will impact millions of Americans and set the stage for widespread disruptions from a winter storm. Arctic air will interact with a storm system moving out of the Rockies to create hazardous winter weather from the Central
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