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When she was a young child and taking too long to get ready for school, family get-togethers or to sing in the church choir, Cape Verdean musician Carmen Souza was often told to "ariope".What she did not realise until years later was that the Creole word came directly from the English word "hurry up".

How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.CNN —As a piece of spaceborne garbage veered toward the International Space Station in November, the seven astronauts on board braced themselves.A Russian spacecraft attached to the space station lit its engines for five minutes, slightly tweaking the station’s trajectory and moving the football field-size laboratory out of harm’s way.

What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the space disaster scenario has already started?

Florida sheriff says 'expect to be shot' after homeowner opens fire on intrudersManatee County Sheriff Rick Wells provides updates about deadly home invasion shootingManatee County Sheriff Rick Wells spoke with the media Friday about an attempted home invasion that led to the death of one suspect and the arrest of another.

'You should expect to be shot': Florida homeowner fatally guns down masked intruder, scares off another

Michael Bolton and his family were in good spirits over the holidays, one year after his brain tumor diagnosis.The Grammy-winning singer shared a photo of himself in a Santa hat on his Facebook page, sitting with his family on the couch in front of a lighted Christmas tree surrounded by presents.

Michael Bolton wishes for 'health, happiness' in 2025, 1 year after brain tumor diagnosis

A raccoon attacked an infant inside an Idaho home this week as the baby was in a carrier, the state wildlife department said Friday.The incident happened Monday in Cassia County after the infant’s mother had just returned home, Idaho Fish and Game said in a statement.

Raccoon attacks infant inside Idaho home

‘You have to pay for those.’One woman says she was accused of stealing at Walmart when she put the seasonings she purchased into her purse.In a video with over 74,000 views, TikToker Brittany Hotte (@socialbrit) sits in the driver’s seat of her car after shopping at Walmart.

‘There are no bags at the checkout’: Walmart shopper buys 7 spices, sticks them in purse at checkout. Then a worker steps in

Ninth seed Damon Heta's hit a nine-darter but was knocked out by Englishman Luke Woodhouse in the third round of the PDC World Championship.The Australian celebrated wildly after hitting double 12 to complete the perfect leg - with Woodhouse raising his opponent's arm as a lively crowd roared their approval - on his way to winning the second set.

Heta hits nine-darter but is latest seed out of Worlds

Plus: Should I tell my daughter-in-law that she hurt my feelings?DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events.He didn’t help plan for camping, didn’t financially plan well for souvenirs or if we wanted to eat out, and had a crappy attitude the entire time.

Dear Abby: My husband took me on a lousy birthday trip and blasted me for being upset

Finland has seized an oil tanker suspected of having severed undersea power and internet cables, with Finnish authorities saying the vessel may have been part of Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships aimed at skirting Western sanctions.The incident comes at a time when the region is already on high alert over the war in Ukraine, with NATO vowing to enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea following Wednesday's cable-cutting incident.

Finland seizes Russia-linked tanker suspected of cutting vital undersea cables

On Dec. 28, 2014, Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed into the Java Sea, killing 155 passengers and seven crew.Dec. 28 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated. Nearly all British monarchs since then have been crowned in coronation ceremonies at the church, including the most recent, King Charles III on May 6, 2023.

On This Day: Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashes, killing 162

Hussey is best known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet"Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968's film “Romeo and Juliet," has died, according to a statement posted on her official Instagram account.

‘Romeo & Juliet' star Olivia Hussey dies at 73

An American citizen, Evgeny "Eugene" Spector, was sentenced to 15 years in a high-security prison by the Moscow City Court on espionage charges on Dec. 24, reported Interfax, a Russian news agency.The Russian Security Service, or FSB, said Spector collected information from Russia "in the interests of the Pentagon to create a system for genetic screening of the Russian population," Interfax reported on Friday.

US citizen sentenced to 15 years by Moscow court on espionage charges, Russian media says

A good Samaritan was found dead in Arizona after he offered to help a man on Monday who claimed to be having car trouble, authorities said.The Pima County Sheriff’s Department identified the victim Thursday as Paul Clifford, 53.A woman who identified herself as Clifford’s daughter said in an online fundraiser that her father disappeared Monday after he left his house at 11:30 p.m. to help a “stranger with a stranded vehicle."

Good Samaritan found dead in Arizona after offering help to 'stranger with stranded vehicle'

The mystery disease affecting people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo most likely is caused by a respiratory virus exacerbated by malaria and malnutrition, according to a report released by the WHO on Friday. This assessment contrasts with earlier reports that the illness previously called “disease X” resulted from severe malaria.

Mystery Disease In Congo Caused By Acute Respiratory Infections, Says WHO

Howard faces Hampton in the second game of the HBCU Showcase on SaturdayHoward faces Hampton on Saturday in the second game of the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase doubleheader on CBS. This weekend's showdown will mark the 95th all-time matchup between the programs, with Hampton leading the series 63-31.

Howard vs. Hampton where to watch HBCU Showcase, TV channel, live stream, prediction, pick, spread, odds

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fourth Test, day three, MelbourneAustralia 474: Smith 140, Labuschagne 72, Konstas 60, Khawaja 57; Bumrah 4-99, Jadeja 4-78)India 358-9: Reddy 105*, Sundar 50; Boland 3-57, Cummins 3-86India trail by 116 runs

Reddy's first Test ton keeps India in fourth Test

Butler has not played since the first quarter of a game Dec. 20 against the ThunderBucks beat Thunder; does the NBA have a 3-pointer problem? | The HerdThe Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup Finals, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 97-81. However, the Thunder shot 5-for-32 from 3-point range, and Colin Cowherd says it's a poor reflection on today’s game.

NBA star Jimmy Butler to remain sidelined due to illness, according to Heat

The IRS will distribute about $2.4 billion in the coming weeks to taxpayers who had not claimed a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns - here's what we know about the paymentsAbout a million taxpayers are in for a financial surprise as they're set to automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS.

IRS to send $1,400 to a million Americans - here's who qualifies

‘Are you serious?’This woman said ordering food at a restaurant shouldn’t be nearly as expensive as it is. Here’s why.We’ve all had the experience at a restaurant where we see a simple food item—be it scrambled eggs, an olive appetizer, or a simple salad—marked up so high that we can’t even justify ordering it, knowing it’s just so much cheaper and pretty simple to make at home.

‘If I didn’t say anything…’: Cheesecake Factory customer orders plain ‘98-cent’ spaghetti noodles. Then she gets the check

A Florida mom jumped in the middle of her son’s street fight and pistol-whipped his teen opponent in the face, brutal video shows.The maternal beatdown happened Tuesday afternoon after a throng of high schoolers gathered in the parking lot of a Popeyes in Miami Gardens, Fla., cell phone video obtained by 7News shows.

Enraged mom jumps into son’s fist fight, pistol-whips kid in insane attack: video

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Homelessness among veterans dropped to record low this yearChicago locals frustrated with Democratic mayor as funds go to migrants instead of homeless crisisFox News correspondent Garrett Tenney has more as Chicagoans are enraged by homelessness and the migrant influx in their communities on 'America Reports.'The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, which federal officials attribute to a rising number of asylum seekers, lack of affordable housing and natural disasters.

US homelessness up double digits, rising numbers of asylum seekers, affordability crisis among causes

Holiday travelers returning home this weekend could contend with more delays at airports as severe thunderstorms intensify in the South and a parade of atmospheric river-fueled storms slams the West.More flight delays and cancellations could be on the horizon this busy holiday weekend after nearly 18,000 flights into, out of or within the United States were delayed or canceled Thursday and Friday, according to FlightAware.com.

Coast-to-coast storms could bring more delays for holiday travelers this weekend

WAKEFIELD, N.H. — A Massachusetts community is mourning the deaths of four family members after an apparent exposure to carbon monoxide at a New Hampshire vacation home on Christmas Day.Family members asked police to conduct a welfare check on the Goldsteins after they didn't show up to a holiday gathering as expected.

Christmas tragedy: 4 found dead at vacation home from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

The historic Los Angeles building featured on the cover of a 1970 album by iconic rock band The Doors was damaged in a fire Thursday, officials said.The blaze added to the decay of the four-story structure in downtown known for its lodging long ago under the name Morrison Hotel, which shared band leader Jim Morrison's family name.

Fire damages L.A. building featured on cover of The Doors' 'Morrison Hotel' album

Longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died from cancerNEW YORK — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.“He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Public health officials are sounding the alarm after bird flu mutations were discovered in a Louisiana patient.There's a new concern that the virus could evolve to spread from human to human.As the number of bird flu cases continues to climb, there's new evidence that the virus is evolving.

Bird flu mutations found in Louisiana patient

Helicopters, drones and K9s deployed in 'targeted areas'Sherman Police give update on missing 8-year-old girlSherman officials provided an update on the search for 8-year-old Clara Robinson who went missing after a Christmas Day crash. (Credit: Sherman Police Department)Texas authorities are expanding the search for an 8-year-old girl who vanished after a crash Christmas Eve morning, now considering other "targeted areas of interest."

Search ramps up for 8-year-old who disappeared after crash, authorities considering new possibilities

Once upon a time, Chevy made a diesel, manual, hatchback CruzeThis may sound unbelievable now but, once upon a time, car makers took chances on small cars. When they didn’t make a butt-load of money they stopped pretty quickly, but the few customers who could appreciate something a little different were able to purchase a small taste of joy.

This Is The Perfect Car And Yes, It Is A Chevy Cruze

CNN —China has built or expanded more than 200 specialized detention facilities nationwide to interrogate suspects ensnared in Xi Jinping’s widening anti-corruption drive, a CNN investigation has found, as the Chinese leader extends his crackdown beyond the ruling Communist Party to a vast swath of public sectors.

China is building new detention centers all over the country as Xi Jinping widens corruption purge

Mitch Diamond/Getty ImagesLong Beach, California is home to the former cruise ship RMS Queen Mary. Though this vessel survived duty during World War II, it didn't survive the jet age, which ravaged the transatlantic cruise line business from the late 1950s onward. In 1966, Cunard sold Queen Mary to the city of Long Beach for $3.45 million. Five years later, the old ship reopened as a floating hotel boasting hundreds of rooms and volumes of period artwork and wood carvings. Now, there are 347 rooms and suites

Stay At The Creepy California Hotel Called America's Most Haunted If You're Brave Enough

Most of us struggle with because we have too much stuff. We're not talking about easy-to-toss or recyclable things like spoiled or expired foods, empty paper towel rolls, or cracked and broken dishes. It's the sentimental or "I might need this one day" items that cause us to give up and ignore the clutter.

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Throwing Things Away, According to a Cleaning Pro

Former NL Cy Young award winner Corbin Burnes has reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210 million free agent contract, according to multiple people with knowledge of the deal.The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official.