"Brutal" flooding in California amid years of historic drought.
The singular funeral of Benedict XVI.
Edward Norton discovers that the real-life Pocahontas is his twelfth great-grandmother.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
First the truth.
1. What to do if someone is having a cardiac arrest?
Damar Hamlin's situation has led many to wonder about the procedure in a case of cardiac arrest.
If you suspect someone is having a stroke, there are some simple actions you can take right away that could mean the difference between life and death.
2. McCarthy fails to win support and remains in limbo in the House of Representatives
Kevin McCarthy suffered a heavy defeat again this Wednesday by losing several more rounds of voting to choose the speaker of the House of Representatives, a strong blow that further risks his candidacy for the position and increases the uncertainty about whether he will still be able to achieve it or if a viable candidate will emerge as an alternative.
House Republicans are in a contentious stalemate.
McCarthy loses sixth ballot for House presidency 7:14
3. "Brutal" flooding in California amid years of historic drought
Parts of California, plagued by years of drought, face a threat of powerful storms at the start of the new year, bringing torrential rains and even mud and debris flows to the state.
While the prolonged wet conditions will provide some relief from the dry conditions, the rain has turned out to be a lot in a short period of time.
The water subsides in California and leaves a trail of destruction 1:11
4. Parts of US companies found in Iranian drone
Parts made by more than a dozen American and Western companies were found inside a single downed Iranian drone in Ukraine last fall, according to an assessment of Ukrainian intelligence obtained exclusively by CNN.
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Iranian drone shot down in Ukraine contained parts of US companies 3:41
5. The unique funeral of Benedict XVI
This Thursday, Pope Francis led the funeral at the Vatican of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday at the age of 95.
It is the first time in modern times that a pope has presided over the funeral of his predecessor.
Why will Benedict XVI's funeral be unprecedented for a pope?
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WHO expresses concern about the growth of the omicron variant XBB.1.5
Scientists at the World Health Organization (WHO) are concerned about the growth advantage of the new omicron variant XBB.1.5, which is rapidly replacing other forms of the virus that causes covid-19 and has already been detected. in at least 29 countries.
Alarm in the US due to a new variant of covid-19 XBB.1.5 0:45
These are the series that Netflix canceled in the last 5 years
Netflix has also made its first cut of the year: Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar (creators of 'Dark') confirmed this Monday on Instagram that their series '1899' will not have a second season.
It is added to a list of productions finished by the streaming platform.
China's new supercarrier will soon have first sea trials
The Fujian is the largest warship China has ever built and shows that Beijing can match the technology of the Americans.
Fujian, China's new advanced aircraft carrier 0:47
Celia Cruz is the only Latina in the top 20 of Rolling Stone's list of the 200 greatest singers
The Cuban Celia Cruz is the Latin American artist with the best position in the list of the 200 greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
She knows the list of other recognized Latinos.
Which Mexicans are part of the best singers in history?
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Edward Norton discovers that the real-life Pocahontas is his twelfth great-grandmother.
American actor Edward Norton discovered that the real-life Pocahontas, the romanticized and mythologized daughter of a Native American chief in the 17th century, is his twelfth great-grandmother.
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the figure of the day
25 million
Winter storm in the US: More than 25 million are under some severe weather threat in the South of the country.
Winter storm threatens eastern US states 0:47
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quote of the day
"Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement"
The Buffalo Bills team says Damar Hamlin is expected to remain in intensive care while his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.
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And to finish...
Nursery and bus at the same time: the bus for dogs that went viral
Who gets to pick the seat when dogs in Alaska ride their own doggie bus?
CNN's Jeanne Moos explains what "licking doggy corner" is all about.
Well-behaved dogs take the bus and go viral 2:04