Beiroet, Libanon Lebanon’s PM-designate Mustapha Adib, who was set to take the helm of a rescue government, has stepped down after failing to break a political stalemate over the formation of a new cabinet.
NYC education chancellor steps down, to be replaced by first Black female chancellor
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Richard Carranza, chancellor of New York City's public schools system, will step down in March, he announced at a news conference Friday. Carranza will be succeeded by Meisha Ross Porter, a former teacher and school...
There’s a reason why French bulldogs are such frequent targets for thieves
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The portly and petite French bulldog is an ideal canine companion: They don't bark much, prefer snuggles and indoor play to long walks or games of catch and retain their puppy-like stature all their lives. Their pop...
Republican legislators around the country seek to strip governors and officials of emergency election powers
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Republican legislators around the country are moving aggressively to strip governors and other officials of their power to change election rules -- after states made it easier to vote last year during the coronaviru...
Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, two of her French bulldogs stolen
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Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot and her two French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen Wednesday night in Hollywood, a source close to the singer tells CNN. The source said the singer "is offering half-a-million ...
Donald Trump Jr.. deposed by DC attorney general as part of inaugural funds lawsuit
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Donald Trump Jr.. was deposed as part of the Washington, DC, attorney general's lawsuit alleging the misuse of Trump inaugural funds, according to a new court filing. In a court document dated Tuesday, DC Attorney Ge...
French actor Gérard Depardieu under formal investigation for alleged rape and sexual assault
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Paris Gérard Depardieu is under formal investigation in France for alleged rape and sexual assault, judicial sources have confirmed to CNN. The movie star has been under investigation since December last year, they s...
Family of Americans held hostage in Iran urges Biden administration to make release key part of Iran policy
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Washington The family of two Iranian-Americans held in Iran is urging the Biden administration to make the release of hostages a key part of its Iran policy and to ensure that they are not left behind again. Babak N...
A spacecraft named for ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician Katherine Johnson has arrived on the International Space Station
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A spacecraft named for the famed NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has arrived at the International Space Station with about 8,000 pounds of cargo in tow. The S.S. Katherine Johnson, a Northrop Grumman Cygnus res...
Daft Punk, the influential French dance music duo, are splitting up after 28 jare
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Daft Punk are splitting up after nearly three decades, the French dance duo's longtime publicist confirmed to CNN on Monday. Kathryn Frazier told CNN that reports the pair were retiring were true but gave no reason...
Country singer Luke Combs apologizes for past use of the Confederate flag
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Luke Combs has issued an apology for past use of the Confederate flag in his performances. Followers on social media pointed out that when the country star appeared in the music video for Ryan Upchurch's "Can I Get...
Feds investigated Roger Stone ties to Proud Boys as part of possible threat to judge
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Federal prosecutors investigated some of the Proud Boys, including their leader Enrique Tarrio, and their ties to longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone, in a previously undisclosed criminal probe in 2019 into whether...
Seattle Mariners president steps down after comments surface in which he disparaged baseball players
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Seattle Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather resigned from the Major League Baseball club after disparaging comments he made earlier this month were made public over the weekend, according to an announcement Mond...