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Lula says Brazil is no more divided than the US as he meets Biden

New York CNN  —  Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the divisions in his country were no worse than the political split in the United States, in an exclusive CNN interview Friday ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House. “Here there’s also a split, much more, or as […]

Updated: Feb 11, 2023
Who made the first stone tools? Discovery sheds light on mystery

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  The discovery of 330 stone artifacts in Kenya that date back 2.9 million years is throwing light on a key question in human evolution — who first used stone tools? Scientists unearthed hammerstones, […]

Updated: Feb 10, 2023
North Korea showcases suspected ballistic missile launchers weapons in nighttime military parade

Hong Kong CNN  —  North Korea held a nighttime military parade on Wednesday, commercial satellite imagery revealed, featuring what appeared to be its newest ballistic missile launchers. The widely anticipated event, which marked the founding anniversary of its army, comes as North Korea continues to push ahead with the development of nuclear capable weapons amid […]

Updated: Feb 9, 2023
Opinion: Biden gets feisty, baits Republicans

CNN  —  CNN Opinion contributors weigh in with their tweets on President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union speech. The Talk and recognizing that the majority of the people in the room don’t have to worry every time their son gets in the car. Black and brown families like mine needed to hear that. […]

Updated: Feb 8, 2023
Ohio train derailment: Residents not yet allowed to return to homes near site of fiery incident in Ohio

CNN  —  Residents of the Ohio village of East Palestine remain unable to return home after a controlled release Monday of a toxic chemical from cars that were part of a train derailment three days ago, Mayor Trent Conaway said during an evening news conference. An operation to drain vinyl chloride – a chemical that […]

Updated: Feb 7, 2023
3 Benefits of Renting a Vehicle for a Road Trip

Driving a rental vehicle on a road trip can improve everyone’s comfort and expand your trip’s possibilities. Read on to discover three benefits of renting a vehicle for a road trip. 1. Avoid Wear and Tear on Your Personal Vehicle Driving a rental vehicle while you’re on vacation saves your personal vehicle from wear and […]

Updated: Feb 6, 2023
Grammys winners 2023: The full list

CNN  —  The 65th Grammy Awards are being presented on Sunday. While most of the awards are announced during a pre-televised ceremony, the nominees from several categories across musical genres follows below. Winners are indicated in bold. The full list of nominees in more than 91 categories can be found here. “Voyage,” ABBA “30,” Adele […]

Updated: Feb 6, 2023
US fighter jets shoot down Chinese spy balloon off East Coast

CNN  —  US military fighter jets shot down the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Saturday. The operation ended a remarkable public drama that prompted a diplomatic fallout between Washington and Beijing, as the American public tracked the balloon from […]

Updated: Feb 5, 2023
Why the US hasn’t shot down the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, according to officials

CNN  —  As the US and its Canadian partners continue to monitor a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon floating above the northern United States, one question stands out among the rest: Why hasn’t it been shot down? Officials have said that the balloon’s path carries it over a “number of sensitive sites” in the US. The […]

Updated: Feb 4, 2023
Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US

CNN  —  The US is tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon over the continental United States, a senior defense official said on Thursday. The Pentagon has been tracking the balloon for several days as it made its way over the northern United States, Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said. “We are confident that […]

Updated: Feb 3, 2023