Ivan Gershkovich: US says Russia wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter.

Ivan Gershkovich: US says Russia wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter.

Washington (CNN) The US State Department officially appointed the Wall Street Journal correspondent on Monday Ivan Gershkovich Wrongfully detained by Russia. “Today, Secretary Blinken determined that Ivan Gershkovich was wrongfully detained by Russia,” State Department principal deputy spokesman Vedant Patel said in a statement. The designation lends further support to claims by the US government…

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The Oscars carpet color is going back to red

The Oscars carpet color is going back to red

After last year's red carpet upended the foundation of Hollywood's standard tradition — it was the color of champagne — the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday that this year, it will return to traditional red. Last year's departure from tradition was prompted by the introduction of an orange — sorry, Sienna…

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Flooding in New York: photos and video

Flooding in New York: photos and video

Continued rain and widespread flash flooding are expected in New York and New England on Monday, a day after heavy rains left homes, stranded vehicles, impassable roads and caused other damage in the Hudson Valley on Sunday. Officials said at least one person died. State Senator James Skoufis, who represents Orange County, said the victim…

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