Heavy rains and floods leave dozens dead in southeastern Brazil
(CNN) — At least 44 people have been killed after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil, the country’s Civil Defense force said Monday. Around 13,000 peopleRead More
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Washington Post criticized for suspending reporter over Kobe Bryant tweets
(CNN) — The Washington Post was criticized on Monday for placing one of its reporters on administrative leave after she generated controversy for a seriesRead More
China counts 106 virus deaths as US, others move to evacuate
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease, raising the total to at least 106, as the U.S.Read More
Man arrested for smoking marijuana cigarette in courtroom
LEBANON, TN (CNN) — A man making a court appearance on a charge of simple possession was arrested on Monday after lighting a marijuana cigaretteRead More
Lakers’ next game postponed after Kobe Bryant’s death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Clippers on Tuesday night after the deaths of retiredRead More
US advises citizens to reconsider travel to China after coronavirus outbreak
(CNN) — The United States is cautioning travelers to reconsider visiting China due to the threat from the coronavirus virus outbreak that has killed more than 80Read More
Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air trafficRead More
Mongolia closes border, China extends holiday to fight virus
BEIJING (AP) — China expanded its sweeping efforts on Monday to contain a dangerous new virus, extending the Lunar New Year holiday to keep theRead More
Investigators work scene of Kobe Bryant’s chopper crash
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — Coroner’s officials worked to recover victims’ remains Monday from the hillside outside Los Angeles where a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant andRead More
Justices allow enforcement of new green card rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to put in place a policy connecting the use of public benefitsRead More
