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American Airlines lifts off in first US direct flight to Tulum
DALLAS — North Texas travelers can now hop on a direct flight to the brand new airport in Tulum,...
UK judge orders Trump to pay $380K to man who penned infamous ‘Steele Dossier’
Former President Donald Trump's escalating legal penalties are a little larger after a judge in...
The funeral for Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny
What we're covering Alexey Navalny's funeral will take place Friday in Moscow, according to the...
Business
Macy’s is closing 150 stores
New YorkCNN — Macy’s is getting a new, smaller, but more luxurious look designed to turn around...
Capital One-Discover merger could put a bigger squeeze on credit card users, experts warn
Many of the largest credit card issuers already charge steeper rates than smaller ones. Capital...
American Airlines is raising checked-luggage prices
New York CNN — Checking a bag on American Airlines will now cost you more than at every other...
Spelman College receives historic $100 million donation, the largest single gift to any HBCU
One of the country's leading educational institutions for Black women in science, technology,...
Entertainment
Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations fill the streets — see the most spectacular costumes of 2024
Carnival season culminated Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, street parties and what amounted to...
Bad Bunny Gives Back in Puerto Rico & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Bad Bunny is spending the holidays in his native Puerto Rico and part of the celebration...
Outcome of Hollywood actors’ contract vote could be close amid criticism over parts of deal
After SAG-AFTRA’s monthslong strike ended with a tentative deal in November, the results of a...
Andre 3000 breaks Billboard record with flute song
CNN — Some fans may not be happy with Andre 3000 for releasing a record that isn’t a rap song,...
Health
EPA proposes requirement to remove lead pipes from US water systems within 10 years
CNN — The US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule that would require water...
Coping with “Parkinson’s on steroids,” Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton navigates exhausting and gridlocked Congress
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, Democrat of Virginia, sat upright but slumped on the dark leather couch in...
Hawaii wildlife refuge pond mysteriously turns bubble-gum pink. Scientists have identified a likely culprit.
A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of "Barbie," but the...
Opinions
Opinion: How the Supreme Court got things so wrong on Trump ruling
CNN — As our country confronts another crisis of American republicanism unleashed by former...
Disinformation poses an unprecedented threat in 2024 — and the U.S. is less ready than ever
The U.S. presidential election comes at a time of ideal circumstances for disinformation and the...
Without fear
It is incredible but true that at present our media and journalists dedicate 30% of their spaces...
Opinion: Are you better off than you were three years ago?
Editor’s Note: John Avlon is a CNN senior political analyst and anchor. He is the author of...
Politics
U.S. issues hundreds of new Russia sanctions over Alexey Navalny’s death and war in Ukraine
Washington — The Biden administration announced more than 600 sanctions and penalties on Russia...
Trump coopts Navalny’s legacy as a smokescreen for his own legal morass
CNN — Alexey Navalny died a political martyr after returning home to confront Russian President...
High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction
CNN — House Republicans were shocked by some of the recent high-profile retirements announced by...
Lifestyle
The Japanese photographer celebrating community in rural America
CNN — “I never really paid attention to politics before the 2016 election,” confided Japanese...
TikToker reveals her rich ‘stay-at-home daughter’ lifestyle
A TikToker from Singapore has gained a surprise following for her life as a “stay-at-home...
Brazil legend Ronaldo and partner Celina Locks showered with flower petals at Ibiza wedding
Brazil football legend Ronaldo married his model fiancee Celina Locks in a...
Sports
Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani agrees to historic deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the race to reach terms with Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s...
What motivates Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton holds the record for most race wins in Formula One. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton...
Iga Świątek regains world No. 1 ranking after thrashing Jessica Pegula to win WTA Finals title
CNN — Iga Świątek brushed aside Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday and return to...
Travel
American Airlines lifts off in first US direct flight to Tulum
DALLAS — North Texas travelers can now hop on a direct flight to the brand new airport in Tulum,...
Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion
CNN — Alaska Air (ALK) on Sunday announced it will buy rival Hawaiian Airlines (HA) for $1.9...
Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller wanted by police after allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman
Dallas police issued an arrest warrant for Miller, who is best known as the 2016 Super Bowl MVP...