Greece legalizes same-sex marriage in a first for an Orthodox Christian country (www.cnn.com)
Israel claims a tunnel ran through this Gaza cemetery it destroyed. A visit to the site raised more questions than answers | CNN (www.cnn.com)
A spokesman for the Israeli military said they would provide video of the tunnel shaft in the enormous hole, but never did....
Foreign-born residents in Japan sue the government for alleged racial profiling (www.cnn.com)
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Drone that killed US soldiers in Jordan followed American drone onto base, causing confusion (www.cnn.com)
The drone that killed three US Army soldiers and wounded dozens more in Jordan on Sunday approached the US military outpost, Tower 22, around the same time an American drone was returning to the base, which led to uncertainty over whether it was hostile and caused a delay to the US response, two US officials told CNN....
Another Hollywood strike? Musicians union ‘prepared to do whatever it needs’ for AI protections and streaming residuals (www.cnn.com)
After a year in which both actors and writers hit the picket lines, another Hollywood strike may be on the horizon.
Singapore minister resigns after being charged with corruption in a first for the city state (www.cnn.com)
Singapore’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran has resigned after being charged with corruption on Thursday, the prime minister’s office said, confirming a historic development for a city state that prides itself on having a squeaky-clean government....
More US pharmacists can now prescribe birth control and soon, prescriptions won’t be needed at all for some (www.cnn.com)
Access to hormonal birth control — such as birth control pills and patches — is getting major changes in 2024....
US explores options to seize Russian assets and funnel them to Ukraine (www.cnn.com)
Top Biden administration officials have spent the last year quietly trying to figure out how to divert billions of dollars in frozen Russian money to cash-starved Ukraine....
China’s BYD is selling more electric cars than Tesla (www.cnn.com)
China’s BYD is selling more electric cars than Tesla::BYD overtook Tesla to become the world’s biggest electric car company in the final quarter of 2023.
A 14-year-old boy in California allegedly used ‘multiple weapons’ to kill parents, injure sister, police say (www.cnn.com)
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly killing his parents and severely injuring his 11-year-old sister at their home in a rural community in Fresno County, California, on Wednesday, authorities say....
Justice Department says new Texas immigration law violates Constitution (www.cnn.com)
A new law that gives local law enforcement in Texas the authority to arrest migrants “violates the US Constitution,” the Department of Justice said in a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday, threatening to sue unless Abbott backs down from enforcing it....
UN General Assembly votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza (www.cnn.com)
Indictments dropped against 17 Austin police officers accused of assault during 2020 George Floyd protests (www.cnn.com)
A Texas prosecutor has dropped indictments against 17 Austin police officers who were charged with assault after being accused of injuring demonstrators during the 2020 George Floyd protests, and city officials are asking the US Justice Department to investigate possible police misconduct within the department....
Pro-Trump attorney who helped orchestrate fake electors plot cooperating in Nevada criminal probe (www.cnn.com)
A Nevada state-level criminal investigation into the fake electors plot intended to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election win is ramping up with prosecutors securing the cooperation of a key witness, even as some of those who served as pro-Trump electors remain politically active ahead of the 2024 election....
Sources: Deadly crash at US-Canadian border bridge involved husband and wife in a Bentley, investigators believe | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Rescuers in India tunnel collapse change approach as frantic efforts pass one-week mark (www.cnn.com)
Indian authorities are exploring new ways to rescue 40 construction workers trapped underground for more than a week....
CDC reports salmonella outbreak linked to dry dog food (www.cnn.com)
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Thursday of a salmonella outbreak in humans that’s linked to dry dog food....
Haiti is facing a surge of gang violence. These are the people who have been displaced (www.cnn.com)
Hamburg airport hostage situation that caused suspension of flights has ended, police say (www.cnn.com)
A hostage situation that halted all flights to and from Hamburg Airport is now over, according to police in the northern German city.
‘Children were carrying other injured children.’ Witness describes aftermath of Israeli strike on Gaza refugee camp | CNN (www.cnn.com)
An Israeli strike on the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza caused many casualties, officials in the enclave said Tuesday.
Children in 1 million more families faced food insecurity in 2022, USDA says (www.cnn.com)
US seeks delay of Israeli ground incursion for more time for hostage talks (www.cnn.com)
The Biden administration has pressed Israel to delay its imminent invasion of Gaza to allow for the release of more hostages held by Hamas and for aid to reach Gaza, according to two sources briefed on the discussions....
State Department advises all Americans overseas 'to exercise increased caution' in worldwide alert (www.cnn.com)
Man attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he's ready for 'round 2' (www.cnn.com)
Rudy Noorlander, who lost part of his jaw in a grizzly bear attack in Montana last month, says he’s looking forward to a special treat as he prepares to leave the hospital....
