Nintendo's Switch magic may be wearing off

When it was first released, Nintendo's Switch console was so popular that the company struggled to ship enough devices to meet the huge demand.

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Panicked leopard goes on rampage in Indian village

A panicked leopard attacked five people Thursday as it went on a rampage through a village in the northern Indian state of Punjab.

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Whistleblower who said Reuters reporters were framed freed from prison

The Myanmar police captain who shocked a Yangon court by claiming he witnessed a plot by senior police to frame the two imprisoned Reuters journalists has been released from prison.

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Swine fever threatens pork industry as China prepares for Year of the Pig

The Year of the Pig might begin next week, but right now it's looking pretty dire for swines in China.

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Second Trump-Kim summit planned for Vietnam, source says

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are planning on meeting in Vietnam in late February, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Marie Kondo tries to get my digital life in order

On a recent Saturday morning, while my wife and infant slept in their peaceful, newly uncluttered rooms, I opened my laptop, clicked "select all," and looked at the frightening total.

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US arrests 'birth tourism' operators linked to China for the first time

Three people were arrested on charges of running "birth tourism" companies that catered to Chinese clients in Southern California Thursday. It is the first time that criminal charges have been filed in a US federal court over the practice, according to Thom Mrozek, spokesman for the US Attorney's Office, Central District of California.

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The women struggling to get hired by companies that only want men

The interviewer looked at the 23-year-old woman sitting in front of him. He wasn't impressed -- but his reaction had nothing to do with her resumé.

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State of the Union will kick off an epic fight between Trump and Pelosi

On February 5, President Donald Trump will finally get to deliver his State of the Union address after agreeing to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's request to hold off on the speech during the 35-day government shutdown. Pelosi will certainly be sitting in the House chamber on Tuesday — right behind Trump, alongside Vice President Mike Pence and in constant view of the cameras -- with a good deal of pride, after essentially forcing him to accept a bill to fund the government through February 15, and without any money for his border wall.

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ISIS makes its final stand in Syria

Exclusive footage, obtained by CNN's Waffa Munayyer and shot by freelance cameraman Gabriel Chaim, shows ISIS as it makes a last stand in eastern Syria. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

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NOAA posts cartoon after Trump tweet

President Trump gives the cold shoulder to climate change in his misspelled global "waming" tweet. Jeanne Moos reports that he's getting heat.

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Just got laid off? Do these 5 things before you leave

Mass layoffs are back in the news.

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Police help huge seal belly-flop back to sea

Police in California help a huge seal cross the highway to return to the ocean.

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Australia is sweltering through record-breaking heat. And the worst is yet to come

Farmer Wayne Dunford was already feeling worn down. He'd battled through 18 months of some of the worst drought he'd seen in his half a century on the land.

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Top US envoy: 'We are not going to invade North Korea'

The State Department's top envoy on North Korea said Thursday that the US is not looking to invade that nation and seemed to strongly signal that the US would be willing to formally end the Korean War.

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US Senate obtains new info on Trump Jr.'s mystery calls

Senate investigators have obtained new information showing Donald Trump Jr.'s mysterious phone calls ahead of the 2016 Trump Tower meeting were not with his father, three sources with knowledge of the matter told CNN.

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Ex-US envoy: Taliban framework 'a surrender negotiation' ... for US

Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker knocked the Trump administration for the framework agreement it announced with the Taliban that could open the door to ending the nearly 20-year long war.

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UK's Speaker isn't sorry for championing 'dissident' Brexit voices

The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons insists he's a neutral arbiter of the rancorous Brexit debate, even as he acknowledges championing "dissident" voices in the bruising parliamentary battles over the UK's departure from the EU.

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'Frost quakes' may shake US as brutal cold kills 11

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Trump's outburst aids US adversaries, and some Republicans are balking

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Manson family murderer recommended for parole in 22nd attempt

Officials are recommending one-time Charles Manson devotee Leslie Van Houten receive parole in her conviction for a pair of 1969 murders and conspiracy to kill five others, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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Prosecutors lay out volume of evidence collected from Roger Stone

Information the Justice Department collected from Roger Stone's iCloud accounts, email accounts and on computer hardware "span several years," special counsel Robert Mueller said Thursday.

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Israeli soldiers charged with beating two Palestinian detainees

Five Israeli soldiers were charged with beating two handcuffed and blindfolded Palestinian detainees, according to an indictment filed in an Israeli military court on Thursday.

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Your favorite chip shop may be serving endangered shark species

British fish and chip shops are selling endangered shark species under generic sales terms, a study from the University of Exeter has found.

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Guaido refuses to rule out US military intervention in Venezuela

Self-declared interim president of Venezuela Juan Guaido has refused to rule out US military intervention amid the escalating political crisis, saying that the Venezuelan people want to end President Nicolas Maduro's dictatorship with "whatever pressure is necessary."

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Brexit is happening, with or without deal

As things stand, Brexit is happening in 57 days.

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Extreme E to deliver 'Blue Planet meets Dakar Rally'

Imagine living in a ship, traveling to the most remote places on the planet and then racing around in state-of-the-art electric race cars.

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Artists carves anything with her hair

Growing up, Laetitia Ky never gave her hair much thought, although she learned how to braid at the age of five by watching her mother and took to it easily. "I really didn't care about my hair at all as a teen," she said over Skype with a laugh.

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On the trail of Iran's 'Assassins' in the Alborz Mountains

Beyond the first ramparts of northern Iran's Alborz Mountains, Gazorkhan village sits beneath an impenetrable-looking wall of jagged ridges in an elongated valley.

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Gigantic hole two-thirds the size of Manhattan discovered in Antarctic glacier

A massive cavity two-thirds the size of Manhattan has been discovered growing in an Antarctic glacier, signaling rapid ice decay that has shocked scientists.

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This robot could beat you at Jenga

Robots are an increasingly common feature of everyday life, whether they are cleaning your house or stacking shelves at the grocery store.

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Saudi women's rights activist is being tortured in 'palace of terror,' brother says

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Rafael Nadal engaged to girlfriend of 14 years Mery Perello

Tennis star Rafael Nadal and long-term girlfriend Mery Perello are set to get married later this year following the couple's recent engagement.

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Stephen Tayo captures the sacred kinship of Nigerian twins

About 50 miles north of Lagos lies Igbo-Ora, a sleepy rural town of about 92,000 citizens. Igbo-Ora is peopled by members of the Yoruba tribe, which makes up around 21% of the Nigeria's population.

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Tears for missing footballer as Nantes pays emotional tribute in Ligue 1 match

On an emotional evening in Nantes, players and fans paid tribute to missing footballer Emiliano Sala in the French team's first match since the plane carrying the Argentine striker disappeared from radar last week.

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Ariana Grande fixes misspelled palm tattoo after online mockery

"Look what you made me do..."

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Billy Vunipola: England rugby star on family fighting, injury setbacks, and his World Cup 'dream'

Rugby runs in Billy Vunipola's blood.

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Tutankhamun's tomb conserved for future generations

Since it was discovered in 1922, countless tourists have visited the famed tomb of King Tutankhamun, taking their toll on its historical treasures.

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UK child knife crime suspects face jail time and social media ban

Children as young as 12 could be hit with social media bans, curfews and potential prison time under new measures being introduced by the British government to curb rising knife violence.

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What fuels players before the Super Bowl: 'A lot of the guys love PB&J'

Some NFL players turn to classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a pregame snack. Others might build their own smoothies, while those with game-day jitters might have no appetite at all and focus mostly on staying hydrated.

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Tokyo 2020: Crowd size cut for sailing event over tsunami fears

The number of spectators at a Tokyo 2020 Olympics sailing event will be slashed over fears too large a crowd could hamper evacuation in the event of a tsunami, organizers said Thursday.

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See extreme weather across the globe

The US and Australia are experiencing opposite and record-breaking weather conditions.

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Tesla shares sink after its CFO becomes the latest top exec to leave

Tesla rattled investors on Wednesday by reporting profit that fell short of expectations and revealing that its chief financial officer is leaving — the latest senior executive to exit the electric car company.

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Authorities: Filipina domestic worker executed in Saudi Arabia

A Filipina domestic worker has been executed in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido says country must unite to end Maduro regime

Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has claimed that he has secretly met with some members of the country's armed forces, as the political crisis surrounding his challenge of incumbent Nicolas Maduro intensifies.

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Philippines vows to 'destroy' Islamist extremism. Here's why that won't be so easy

Less than two years after victory was declared over ISIS-aligned militants in Marawi, the threat of extremism has returned to the southern Philippines.

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Undocumented worker fired from Trump's Bedminster club invited to State of the Union

An undocumented worker fired from President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club will be in attendance at Trump's State of the Union address next week after being invited by a Democratic congresswoman.

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Super Bowl player surprises janitor with tickets

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks surprised the team janitor with tickets to the Super Bowl.

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iPhone sales dip as Apple's growth in China slows

Apple reported holiday quarter earnings of $84.3 billion. That's down 5% from last year and driven by a drop in iPhone sales.

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Avenue of Stars: Hong Kong's spectacular waterfront reopens

If there's one postcard image that represents Hong Kong, it has to be the neon skyline view across the harbor from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade.

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Trump's talk sounds like this movie

President Donald Trump continues to use unproven talking points to make his case for a US-Mexico border wall. CNN's Miguel Marquez notes the similarities between Trump's talking points and the movie, "Sicario."

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Paltrow's rep disputes skiing hit-and-run lawsuit

Gwyneth Paltrow is firing back at a lawsuit that alleges she crashed into a skier and abandoned him on a Utah mountain.

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96-day church service saves asylum seekers from deportation

After holding religious services around the clock for 2,327 hours, a Dutch church declared victory Wednesday in its bid to prevent a family from being deported.

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A sinkhole turned out be an underground tunnel to a bank

Public works employees in Florida stumbled upon something they don't see every day: a small "claustrophobic " tunnel leading to a Chase bank, according to the FBI.

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Iran bans dogs from riding in cars and public walks in Tehran

Dog-walking has reportedly been banned from public places in Iran's capital.

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This cave sheltered some of the first known humans 300,000 years ago

In the foothills of Siberia's Altai Mountains lies a cave that contains some of the keys to understanding the earliest humans to walk the Earth. Denisova Cave is the only place in the world where fossils have been found that belong to mysterious ancient humans called Denisovans.

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Trump tells his intelligence chiefs to 'go back to school!'

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Toxic air forces Thai officials to close Bangkok schools for rest of week

Thailand's Ministry of Education have ordered all schools in Bangkok and some surrounding provinces to close for the remainder of the week amid concerns over dangerous levels of air pollution.

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No mere 'Beast of Burden': Rolling Stone guitarist enters horse in Grand National

"Wild Horses" couldn't keep Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood from entering his Sandymount Duke in this year's Grand National.

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England's women buzzing for Six Nations after groundbreaking deal

There's an air of excitement as England's women prepare for this year's Six Nations Championship.

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Machu Picchu now wheelchair accessible

Machu Picchu is estimated to be about 600 years old. But it has only been fully wheelchair accessible for a few months.

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To save his parents money, this diabetic teen cut back on his insulin

Dillon Hooley loves his parents, so when he heard last year they were struggling to pay for his insulin, he wanted to help out any way he could.

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The scientist creating test tube penguins

African penguins are among the smaller breeds, known for their irregular markings and loud voices.

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Palace asks social media firms for help with rising Meghan-Kate abuse

Kensington Palace has asked social media firms for help in combating a boom in abuse aimed at the British Duchesses Kate and Meghan.

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Emiliano Sala: Seat cushions found believed to be from missing plane

Seat cushions believed to be from the plane carrying missing footballer Emiliano Sala have been found, according to Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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Brazil dam was certified 'stable' weeks before it collapsed

In just over three years, two dams have collapsed in the same Brazilian state, leaving thousands of families in mourning. This time, some Brazilians say they fear that the country's monitoring system is deeply flawed.

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Venus and Jupiter conjunction wows stargazers

Stargazers in the UK got a rare treat Tuesday morning after Venus, Jupiter and the moon appeared together in the dawn sky.

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Marcel Hirscher hits back with dominant Schladming slalom win

Marcel Hirscher hates to lose. It's a trait that's made him the most dominant skier of his generation.

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Should you tip your flight attendant?

Travelers in the United States are used to tipping a multitude of people, from the baristas who make their frothy coffee concoctions to restaurant servers, parking valets, hotel housekeepers and Uber drivers.

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Food tastes better, and other side effects when your team is winning the game

Super fans could have more to look forward to on Sunday than an exciting game of football.

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Snow hits the UK; Manchester Airport closed, flights canceled

Heavy snow has shut runways at major UK airports and brought travel disruption to commuters as temperatures plunged across the country.

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Carlos Ghosn: I'm the victim of a Nissan plot

Carlos Ghosn is claiming a plot against him by Nissan executives caused his spectacular downfall.

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The community where women rule and men are banned

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Climate change could hurt babies' hearts, study says

Heat and pregnancy do not mix. High temps don't just make a pregnant woman uncomfortable, the heat can actually hurt the health of her baby -- and with climate change, this will probably become a bigger problem.

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Conor McGregor banned for six months following post-fight brawl

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have received back-dated bans for their part in the ugly scenes that followed their fight in Las Vegas in October 2018.

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The world's busiest airport: A survival guide

Welcome to the 150,000 people flying into Atlanta for the 53rd annual Super Bowl. (Super Bowl LIII for fans of Roman numerals.)

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Thieves use crowbar to steal little blue penguins in New Zealand

Authorities are investigating the "premeditated" theft of little blue penguins from a burrow in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay region -- raising concerns criminals are smuggling the birds.

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Arrests after woman, 4 children killed for 'witchcraft' in India

Police in eastern India have arrested six men accused of battering a woman and her four young children to death and dumping the bodies down a village well because they suspected she was a witch casting spells.

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China's greenhouse gas emissions rising, undermining Xi's climate push

Chinese methane emissions are rising at an alarming rate despite recent government regulations aimed at curbing the climate-changing pollutant, a new report has revealed.

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Odell Beckham, Jr. is the style icon the NFL needs

Inside the halls of New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a horror movie villain appeared. Hours before the New York Giants met the division rival Washington Redskins for a late October game, an upscale Jason Voorhees arrived to haunt the competition in a custom, all-over print Fendi mask, complete with matching bucket hat, jacket, and shirt. Halloween was the occasion, but it was barely more than any given Sunday for star receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.

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Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense

Roger Stone is known for hyperbole, but his latest graphic warning should worry Donald Trump.

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New report reveals the Mediterranean's rising death rate

New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a rising death rate for people trying to reach Europe's southern shores.

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How to have a luxurious trip in India's largest city without spending a fortune

Travelers have plenty of enticing reasons to visit Mumbai, a city of 21.6 million people, and India's largest.

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James Ingram, R&B singing star, dead at 66

James Ingram, the soulful, smooth voice behind R&B hits like "Just Once" and "I Don't Have The Heart," has died at the age of 66.

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European Council: Brexit deal 'is not open for re-negotiation'

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Tributes to missing footballer during poignant match at Arsenal

On nights like this soccer can be a comfort, acting as a balm during life's tragedies, offering 90-minutes of respite when the emotional fallout is taking its toll, while at the same time providing a reminder of how inconsequential the beautiful game is.

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US intelligence chiefs reveal gulf with Trump on North Korea, Iran, ISIS

President Donald Trump has previously declared that North Korea is no longer a nuclear threat, touted the defeat of ISIS, doubted the effects of climate change and railed against the Iran nuclear deal as "defective at its core."

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Debunking the utter idiocy of Trump's global warming tweet

On Monday night, President Donald Trump tweeted this: "In the beautiful Midwest, windchill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded. In coming days, expected to get even colder. People can't last outside even for minutes. What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!"

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Kendall Jenner and top models could face subpoenas in Fyre Festival case

Attorneys can subpoena Kendall Jenner's company and other modeling agencies that represent the models who promoted the Fyre Festival, a federal judge ruled Monday.

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See author react to Trump's tweet during live interview

President Trump tweeted about former White House communications aide Cliff Sims during Sims' live interview with CNN's Alisyn Camerota about his new book "Team of Vipers."

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Chicago will be colder than parts of Antarctica as US enters deep freeze

Millions of Americans grappling with this week's deep freeze would be better off warming up in parts of Antarctica.

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What to say when someone (hint: the US President) asks 'How can it be so cold if there's global warming?'

It happens every winter.

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The number of shark attacks dropped significantly in 2018

It's a well-known fact that sharks make for good headlines.

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FaceTime is eavesdropping on you. Here's how to disable it

A newly discovered privacy bug in Apple's FaceTime software allows users to hear and see the person they are calling, without the recipient even picking up.

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So when, exactly, is Mueller going to release his Russia report?

On Monday afternoon, acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker gave us a surprising window into special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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El Chapo's defense begins and ends in a matter of minutes

The defense of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán began Tuesday and was over in minutes, with a single FBI agent taking the stand.

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Trump gets a taste of his own tactic

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Kayla, a 30-year-old orca, dies at SeaWorld

Kayla, one of SeaWorld's oldest remaining orcas, has died after first showing "signs of discomfort" two days earlier, the chain of animal theme parks said.

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Boko Haram attacks forced 30,000 to flee in just two days

Escalating attacks by Boko Haram militants have forced 30,000 people out of Nigeria's northeast into Cameroonian borders over the weekend, the UN Refugee agency said on Tuesday.

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Theresa May's new Brexit plan could be too little, too late

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Hundreds of genes might decide whether you're an early bird or night owl

Some people are genetically programmed to be early birds, others night owls. The amount of DNA influencing this natural preference is dramatically larger than the 24 genes identified in the past, new research indicates.

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Belarusian 'sex coach' says Russian security agents tried to silence her

A Belarusian model who claimed to have information on Moscow's attempts to interfere in US elections told CNN she had been ordered by Russian security agents to keep silent about her dealings with a Russian billionaire linked to the former chairman of Donald Trump's campaign.

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WATCH LIVE: British PM opens key Brexit debate

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Big bling: The history of Super Bowl ring design

There is no Super Bowl without a Super Bowl ring. These mementos, usually packed full of diamonds and intricate references to the winning team and its path to glory, have been gracing players' fingers for over 50 years.

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Rubio: US should go big on Brazil

On New Year's Day, President Jair Bolsonaro was inaugurated in Brazil, ushering in a new era in Brazilian politics that marks a dramatic departure from the leftist, anti-American governments of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff. Our bilateral relationship improved under the administration of former President Michel Temer, and the new Bolsonaro government has already indicated it seeks an even closer security and economic relationship with the United States.

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Lowering blood pressure could cut risk of mild cognitive impairment -- a precursor to dementia

Intensive lowering of blood pressure, to a less than 120 mm Hg level, can have a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) -- a well-established precursor of dementia, a new study finds.

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Brexit: Is this the final showdown?

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Asian Cup semifinal: Taking Qatar's side in UAE is punishable by jail

Forget "El Clasico." Welcome to 'El Gasico."

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Benfica Women soccer team enjoying stunning season after 32-0 trouncing

You might have to check twice to make sure it wasn't a game of rugby or American football, but yes -- 32-0 was a scoreline in a soccer match.

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Roger Stone is expected to plead not guilty in court appearance

Roger Stone says he did nothing wrong -- and that's what he plans to tell a federal judge on Tuesday at his arraignment for seven criminal charges of false statements, witness tampering and obstruction of justice.

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Tennessee police, FBI searching for 14-year-old girl missing for two weeks

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for at least two weeks.

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The best exercise for your age

The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise for your age, follow this simple guide.

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Why Arnie can't miss skiing's bucket-list party

Their giant cow bells clanging in time, they march through Kitzbuhel's narrow streets.

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Does alkaline water live up to the hype?

Everyone knows that drinking water is good for you, but could there be a way to make it even better?

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Pakistani Christian woman remains free as Supreme Court says it will not review case

A Pakistani Christian woman freed from death row last year will not be retried, the country's Supreme Court said Tuesday, as judges rejected a petition to review their previous decision.

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Singer Amy Shark says stowaways tried to enter UK in her tour bus

Two people were discovered hiding in Australian singer Amy Shark's tour bus in an attempt to enter the UK from continental Europe, Shark said on Twitter. The stowaways were found in the luggage compartment of the bus as Shark traveled from Brussels to London.

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Deadly tornado roars through Havana, Cuba

A rare tornado that hit the Cuban capital, Havana, has left four people dead and 195 injured. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Havana, Cuba.

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Global push to free Bahrain soccer player in Thailand after extradition request issued

Activists campaigning for the release of Bahraini refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, who has been detained in Thailand since November, warn his situation has become an "emergency" following the submission of a formal extradition request.

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Nuns who protested Indian bishop accused of rape say church trying to silence them

A group of nuns who spoke out about alleged sexual abuse by a bishop in the southern Indian state of Kerala claim the church is attempting to transfer them to other parts of the country, in an apparent attempt to silence them.

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How a team from Kenya built world's first plastic dhow

The traditional dhow is made from wood, but an ambitious new project is making waves in the waters of East Africa.

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Andy Murray feeling 'battered and bruised' after hip surgery

Andy Murray has undergone hip surgery as he bids to save his career.

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$1,000 price tag for unique Indonesian durian raises a stink

Is this the sweet smell of success?

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Will Formula 1 follow Formula E and switch to electric power to survive?

It's a sound that has defined Formula One -- the guttural, ear-deafening sound of the combustion engine, which has provided the background symphony to the sport since 1950. But for how much longer?

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4-month-old baby falls from window

A milkman saved a 4-month-old after the baby fell out a window during an escape from a fire in China.

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UK will end free movement in case of no deal Brexit

The UK Government will seek to end the free movement of European citizens "as soon as possible," if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, it said Monday.

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UK vote designed to bring Brexit clarity. But can politicians finally agree?

There is an over-used saying about negotiations with the European Union: "Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed." But in the case of Brexit, that agreement may never come. Britain's political deadlock over its biggest challenge for decades may never be broken.

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US files criminal charges against Huawei

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Can Norway win the global race to build a 'floating tunnel'?

With majestic glaciers, fjords and mountains, Norway is famous for its dramatic natural landscape.

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Joe Biden says he is 'closer' to decision on 2020 presidential run

Former Vice President Joe Biden told a Florida audience Monday night he is nearing a decision on whether he'll run for president in 2020.

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Human 'hot pot' in China invites tourists to take a dip

A Lunar New Year promotion at a hotel in China's Zhejiang province will likely draw reactions of either horror or delight among fans of Chinese hot pot.

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Understanding the messages in these Soviet-era postcards

Brutalism isn't renowned for being aesthetically pleasing. The architectural movement, popular from the 1950s to the early 1980s and generally considered an extension of early 20th-century Modernism, was perhaps best expressed through the soulless, gray concrete structures commissioned by Soviet planners for the underclasses.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes surgery months after being stabbed

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent successful surgery removing a colostomy bag he was fitted with after being stabbed four months ago, officials said Monday.

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Sarah Sanders refuses to answer Roger Stone question

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders answers questions from reporters during the first press briefing in 41 days about whether or not President Trump will pardon his longtime confidant Roger Stone.

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See man take $1 million art from museum wall

Police have detained a man who walked out of a Russian art gallery with an expensive painting while witnesses looked on.

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Acting US attorney general: Mueller probe 'close to being completed'

Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is "close to being completed," acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker said Monday.

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US files criminal charges against China's Huawei

The United States has filed criminal charges against Huawei, escalating its fight against the Chinese tech giant and potentially complicating efforts by Washington and Beijing to negotiate an end to their bruising trade war.

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House Democrats are going to go after Trump's taxes -- and soon

House Democrats have been very careful in the opening days of Congress to pick their fights carefully.

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Christie's intriguing theory on why Trump campaign didn't collude

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie saw the Trump campaign up close and personally. After endorsing Donald Trump's presidential campaign in February 2016, Christie was by the candidate's side for much of the campaign and ran the transition effort once Trump won -- until he was fired from that gig.

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10 kidnapped children found dead in Tanzania with missing body parts, ministry says

Ten children kidnapped in Tanzania have been found dead with their body parts mutilated, authorities told CNN on Monday.

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Famous Russian painting recovered after brazen daytime heist

Russian police have detained a man who allegedly entered one of Moscow's top art galleries and casually walked out with a painting in his hand.

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NYT: Trump said firing Flynn would end 'Russia thing,' Christie writes

A day after he fired national security adviser Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump told then-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie it would end the "Russia thing," according to The New York Times.

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Meet the 23-year-old behind this Nike special edition jersey

After its blistering success with the Nigerian World Cup football jersey, Nike has ventured into another Nigeria collaboration, this time with a youth culture publication.

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Inside the Pentagon's race against deepfake videos

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UAE's gender equality awards ... are all won by men

And the winner is... men.

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'The Stans:' From eerie Soviet ghost towns to incredible hospitality

What comes to mind when you think of Afghanistan? War, famine, deprivation?

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More screen time for toddlers is tied to poorer development a few years later, study says

Among toddlers, spending a lot of time staring at screens is linked with poorer performance on developmental screening tests later in childhood, according to a new study.

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Superbug genes from India found in Arctic

Genes detected in antibiotic-resistant superbugs in the High Arctic originated in India, a new study finds.

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Hundreds of keyless cars are vulnerable to high-tech theft, new report says

More than 200 car models that offer keyless entry are susceptible to theft, a report from British consumer group Which? has revealed. The models at risk include four of the five bestselling cars in the UK, produced by Ford, Volkswagen and Nissan.

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Pope downplays upcoming Vatican summit on clergy sex abuse

Returning to Rome from World Youth Day in Panama, Pope Francis downplayed the expectations for an upcoming bishops' meeting in Rome on the church's clergy sex abuse scandal.

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Huge tornado in Cuba kills 3 and injures 172

A tornado that hit the Cuban capital, Havana, Sunday night has left three people dead and 172 injured.

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Six artists who are shaping the future of AI

Technology is advancing at such a fast rate right now that it can feel like we are well on our way to a robot apocalypse. But, if we closely observe how artists are harnessing artificial intelligence in ways that push humanity forward, we can see that our fears of a technological dystopia might never actualize. From using AI to create new and innovative genres in music, to new takes on classical nudes, and innovative ways to track anonymous warfare, art's relationship to AI right now is illuminating humanity's strength.

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'One last big push': Aksel Lund Svindal set to retire after World Championships

Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal is to call time on his skiing career after next month's World Championships in Sweden.

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As Venezuela's two presidents face off, children scavenge for food

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As Venezuela's two presidents face off, children scavenge for food

The drive into the hills around Caracas passes a burned-out police station, an overturned car, queues for bread, and a smoldering trash can. Together, they signal a troubling new message for Venezuela's embattled government: It's time to go.

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Banana Island: Man-made paradise off Doha coast

What do you think about when you think of a Doha vacation? Dune-bashing drives into the desert, perhaps? Or splashing out in style inside vast malls and seaside strolling in the shadow of glitzy skyscrapers?

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HIV status of over 14,000 people leaked online, Singapore authorities say

The HIV-positive status of 14,200 people in Singapore, as well as their identification numbers and contact details, has been leaked online, authorities in the southeast Asian city state said Monday.

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Fernando Alonso wins Daytona 24 Hours after 'perfect execution'

Fernando Alonso praised the "perfect execution" of his team amid treacherous conditions as he got life after Formula One off to winning ways with victory in the Daytona 24-hour race.

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Juan Guaido to UK: Don't give gold to Maduro

Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim leader, Juan Guaidó, has called on British authorities to prevent President Nicolas Maduro from removing any of the country's gold held in the UK's central bank as the country's political crisis continues to deepen.

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Emiliano Sala: Kylian Mbappe donates $34,000 to crowdfunding initiative

French World Cup star Kylian Mbappe has donated $34,000 to a crowdfunding campaign launched to finance a private search mission in the hope of finding missing soccer player Emiiano Sala.

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Handgun owners on the rise in the US

Fewer Americans are likely to own a gun now than 40 years ago, but those who do are more likely to own handguns over rifles or shotguns. As the proportion of those with handguns has increased, so has the number of children under the age of 5 who are dying from firearm injuries, according to a new study.

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Novak Djokovic can emulate Rod Laver's grand slam record

Hours after beating Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic was asked if he could complete the calendar year grand slam.

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Meghan-Kate royal 'rivalry' prompts campaign over online abuse

An increase in online abuse directed at British Duchesses Kate and Meghan has prompted one of the UK's leading celebrity magazines to launch a campaign calling for people to change how they post online.

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Shutdown debacle leaves Trump with stark choices

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US is investigating executive pay at Nissan following the Ghosn scandal

Questions over Nissan's reporting of executive pay have spread to the United States.

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A Banksy mural in Paris stolen

A Banksy mural painted on a fire door at the Bataclan theater in Paris has been stolen, the concert hall said in a tweet on Saturday.

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Kamala Harris: 'Foreign powers infecting the White House like malware'

Kamala Harris did not mention President Donald Trump by name as she officially announced her run for president on Sunday, but she she issued a sharp, mocking attack on his relationship with Russia.

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The real-life story of 'The Favourite' fascinated Winston Churchill, too

The story of Britain's Queen Anne and the two women who vied to be her treasured companion is deftly told in Yorgos Lanthimos' inventive film "The Favourite." It's drawn 10 Oscar nominations, tying "Roma" in leading this year's Academy Awards.

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Cuba opens first new Catholic church since 1959 revolution

Parishioners wiped away tears and gave thanks to God as the first Roman Catholic church built since the 1959 Cuban revolution opened its doors on Saturday.

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Fiji sends US to third straight finals loss

Three tournaments, three finals, but still no trophy for the USA.

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Warnings of second Brazil dam collapse prompts more evacuations

Two days after a dam at an iron mine in Brazil ruptured, killing at least 34 people, residents were being evacuated after an alarming increase in water levels was detected at a second dam, according to a news release from the Vale mining company.

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Trump's wasted month

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Roger Stone does not rule out cooperating with Mueller

Roger Stone said Sunday he would tell the truth about his communications with President Donald Trump and did not shut the door on the possibility of cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller.

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Australian police bust flight attendants for drug smuggling

Cabin crew for international airline Malindo Air have been accused of helping to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine worth millions of dollars from Asia to Australian cities, as part of a multinational syndicate.

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10-year-old's science project tackles 'Deflategate'

With the help of his father, 10-year-old Ace Davis created a science fair project exploring New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady's role in "Deflategate."

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Steve Martin mocks Roger Stone on 'SNL'

Frequent "Saturday Night Live" host Steve Martin appeared as Roger Stone to roast the former Trump adviser's arrest and indictment on charges related to the Robert Mueller investigation.

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Venezuelan military official switches sides

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A Banksy mural painted on the Bataclan theater in Paris has been stolen

A Banksy mural painted on a fire door at the Bataclan theater in Paris has been stolen, the concert hall said in a tweet on Saturday.

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Trump's worst day yet?

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Roger Stone loses support of Nixon Foundation

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Bank of England blocks Maduro's $1.2B gold withdrawal - report

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Osaka beats Kvitova to Australian Open title

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The war zone where even 10-year-olds are hooked on opioids

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Crocodiles moved from world's tallest statue

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Truck driver wins $298 million Powerball Jackpot

David Johnson, 56, of East New York on Friday claimed the second-largest Powerball Jackpot in New York Lottery history, which was worth $298.3 million.

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Smithsonian museums reopen after losing $1M a week

After major financial losses due to the partial government shutdown, the Smithsonian museums are getting back in business.

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Centuries-old painting found behind wall in Paris

A 17th-century oil painting was discovered during a building renovation in Paris. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.

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Listen to this frozen lake 'singing'

Ice skaters recorded this frozen lake in Norway emitting surreal but beautiful sounds. It's often a result of changing temperatures shifting the ice.

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Hundreds missing after dam bursts

At least nine people are confirmed dead and 345 missing Saturday after a dam burst at a Brazilian iron mine, causing severe flooding in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, according to local authorities.

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How Brexit paralyzed British politics

In 62 days, the world's fifth largest economy is scheduled to leave the world's largest trading bloc. But right now, no one has any idea how that is actually going to happen.

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Fatima Ali, 'Top Chef' fan favorite, dies at 29

Fatima Ali, the fan favorite of the previous season of Bravo's "Top Chef," died Friday after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer, the network said. She was 29.

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Climate change: The more we know, the worse it seems

To get a full grasp of climate change, you need to take a geological perspective. Wind the clock back all the way through human history, past the Romans and through the Stone Age, to the time before modern humans evolved, and our ape ancestors roamed in Africa.

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Boy killed, girl hurt when train rams school bus in Texas

A boy was killed Friday when a train collided with a school bus in Athens, Texas, according to a Facebook post from the Athens Independent School District.

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Fiji's online safety law is a 'Trojan horse' for internet censorship

The men passed the link between them, sharing it over email and instant messages. It was to a public Dropbox folder, containing hundreds of nude and intimate images of women, mostly students at the Fiji campus of the University of the South Pacific.

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Venezuela could 'spiral out of control,' UN warns

The man who proclaimed himself acting Venezuelan president -- in open rebellion to President Nicolas Maduro's regime -- called on the nation's military Friday to work with him.

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Facebook plans to integrate Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. What that means for users

Facebook plans to integrate its messaging platforms, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger, according to a report from the New York Times.

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Mine dam collapses in Brazil; 200 reportedly missing

At least 200 people were said to be missing Friday by firefighters after a dam burst at a Brazilian mine and caused severe flooding in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais.

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Pelosi brought Trump to his knees

The shutdown is finally ending. President Donald Trump went on television Friday afternoon and announced he will allow the government to reopen for three weeks.

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The US shutdown ends. But Trump didn't get his border wall funds

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Trump and Congress near a deal to reopen government

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Roger Stone: 'I will not testify against the President'

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Speedboat killer may fight extradition from custody in Georgia

Jack Shepherd, who was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of a woman in a London speedboat accident, has been remanded in custody in Georgia, as his lawyers plan to fight his extradition back to Britain, the UK's Press Association (PA) news agency reported.

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Flights delayed at major Northeast US airports because of staffing

Air traffic is delayed at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey due to staffing issues at a Federal Aviation Administration regional air traffic control center, according to the FAA status website.

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Russian board game makes light of novichok poisoning attack in UK

International espionage is often described as a game. But one Russian company has taken the analogy literally, creating a board game based on an international incident that has strained relations between Russia and Britain.

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'Human bone' found in Primark socks

Police are investigating after a customer at a Primark store in Essex, UK, got more than they bargained for after buying a new pair of socks.

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'We look like idiots': Fans incredulous as AS Monaco suspends Thierry Henry

A former France international and football great, who had played for AS Monaco and was ready to make his mark as a coach. What could possibly go wrong? Turns out, quite a lot.

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Did Theresa May ask the Queen for Brexit help?

The setting for the Queen's comments were as homespun and genteel as could be imagined: Centenary celebrations of the Women's Institute, a quintessentially English organization whose branches share recipes for jam and baking. Yet what she said was of huge significance -- both for British politics and the Queen's constitutional role as monarch.

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Watch: FBI arrives at Roger Stone's house

CNN has exclusive footage showing FBI arrive at Roger Stone's Florida home to arrest him.

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US, UK will deny visas to those who instigate violence in Nigeria elections

Those who take part in election violence and rigging in the upcoming Nigerian elections will be denied visas, the United Kingdom and the United States have said in a joint statement.

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Vodafone suspends use of Huawei equipment

Vodafone is putting Huawei on hold.

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FBI arrests Trump's longtime ally Roger Stone

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FBI arrests longtime Donald Trump associate Roger Stone

The FBI has arrested longtime Donald Trump associate Roger Stone, his lawyer tells CNN.

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For veterans working in federal prisons, PTSD and shutdown could be deadly

Let's call him Sam. That's not his name, but he doesn't want to share his real one for fear of retaliation. He's one of the thousands of Americans who proudly served their country in Iraq and Afghanistan -- two tours, in Sam's case -- only to return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

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Teen activist tells Davos elite they're to blame for climate crisis

While many delegates at the World Economic Forum arrive in their private jets, 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg took a 32-hour train from her home to Davos.

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Djokovic and Nadal to meet in Australian Open final ... strap in for another six hours?

If 2012 is anything to go by, find a seat and get comfortable when Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet in Sunday's Australian Open final.

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Missing toddler found in woods after three-day search

It took three harrowing days for a search team to find Casey Hathaway alive.

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Queen calls for Britons to find 'common ground' amid Brexit divisions

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has urged people to respect different points of view and seek "common ground," in comments widely interpreted as a reference to divisions over Brexit.

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Indonesia's Jokowi is walking a tightrope as he tries to appeal to Muslim voters

Indonesians this week got a taste of how far their outwardly secular President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, would go to buttress his reelection campaign against attacks from Islamic hardliners who don't see him as Muslim enough to lead.

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Tencent can finally start making money on new games in China again

Tencent is back in the game in China.

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Trans people must still be sterilized before changing gender in Japan after top court upholds ruling

Japan has upheld a law effectively requiring trans people seeking to legally change their gender to be sterilized.

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After 200 years, remains of explorer Matthew Flinders found

The remains of Matthew Flinders, the British explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate Australia, have been found under a London train station, according to the company developing a major rail link.

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Republic Day in India 2019: Join a great big constitution party

India is the world's largest democracy, and it's serious about its constitution. The country pulls out all the stops to celebrate its remarkable achievement in self-governing each Republic Day.

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Cigarette filters are the No.1 plastic pollutant ... and don't prevent cancer

Plastic straws and bags have received widespread attention as pollutants. But another, even bigger, plastic problem has been slipping under the radar -- cigarette filters.

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Singapore's decades-long quest to be Asia's new art hub

Singapore Art Week is now in full swing, but one event is conspicuous by its absence. The annual fair Art Stage Singapore -- once the centerpiece of the week-long program -- was canceled with just nine days' notice, leaving galleries out of pocket and scrabbling for venues to show their work.

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South Korean men lead the world's male beauty market. Will the West ever follow suit?

South Korean men have long embraced beauty products deemed unmarketable to their Western counterparts. Over the past decade, they have become the world's biggest male spenders on skincare, a market that grew by 44% in the country between 2011 and 2017, according to Euromonitor.

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Media industry loses about 1,000 jobs as layoffs hit news organizations

About a decade ago, traditional news organizations faced an emerging threat from a host of digital upstarts, outlets that provided the news immediately, online and for free. Today, a new threat seemingly looms over the entire industry, as one reckoning after another comes for both print and digital shops alike.

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Cooper reacts to Conway's wall comment

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway asked CNN's Abby Phillip why she and a recent CBS News poll refer to a "wall" instead of "steel slat barriers." CNN's Anderson Cooper calls the moment a self-writing Ridiculist.

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Police officers fall through ice during tense rescue

Toledo, Ohio, fire and police departments were alerted to a teen trapped in the ice in a frozen pond. During the rescue, three Toledo police officers also fell through the ice.

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This cruise ship is getting a roller coaster

In order to compete, cruise lines like Caribbean, Norwegian and Carnival are going all out and adding rides, slides and even a roller coaster to their already mega ships.

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Now we know the secret of Kellyanne Conway's success

It's h-a-r-d to survive very long in the Trump White House. The President is a hugely judgmental man who also happens to be incredibly mercurial; people he loves today may be people he hates -- or at least distrusts -- tomorrow. Like, literally.

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Earth's oldest rock was found on the moon

When the Apollo 14 astronauts returned samples from the moon's surface, they probably didn't realize that they were reuniting Earth with a bit of its early history.

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America's most expensive home ever is an apartment that sold for $238M

The most expensive home in the country sold in New York for $238 million. Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin closed on the Manhattan property at 220 Central Park South on Wednesday his spokesperson said.

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US Navy sails warships through Taiwan Strait

The US Navy sailed two ships through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, according to the US Pacific Fleet, which oversees operations in the area.

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Married people stay fitter, study says

In the absence of a wedding ring, there may be another way to determine someone's marital status: the speed at which they walk.

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Angola has decriminalized same-sex relationships

Angola has decriminalized same-sex relationships, according to Human Rights Watch agency.

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Ice skaters capture a frozen lake 'singing'

Ice skaters recorded this frozen lake in Norway emitting surreal but beautiful sounds. It's often a result of changing temperatures shifting the ice.

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Lindsey Vonn 'hopeful' of comeback after retirement talk

Lindsey Vonn is not giving up yet.

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'I have shot five people,' suspect in bank shooting told police

A 21-year-old allegedly shot five people dead Wednesday in a SunTrust bank in Sebring, Florida, then barricaded himself inside in what one official described as a "senseless criminal doing a senseless crime."

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Carlos Ghosn is gone. The global autos alliance he built will survive

Carlos Ghosn built the world's biggest carmaking alliance. Now it has to figure out what to do without him.

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'Suits' creator addresses Meghan Markle rumors

"Suits" will be ending with its ninth season, and fans want to know if its most famous star will be returning for it.

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With smartphone sales soaring, Huawei plans to overtake Samsung

Western governments may be piling the pressure on Huawei but that's not holding back its fast-growing smartphone business.

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Superbugs 'as big a global threat as climate change and warfare'

Drug-resistant superbugs are as big a threat to the world as climate change or wars, Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned during a speech at Davos in which he unveiled a five-year action plan for the UK, and a 20-year vision, to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance by 2040.

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Fossil reveals prehistoric platypus with unusually small eyes

The duck-billed platypus didn't exist 250 million years ago, but scientists recently discovered the fossils of a marine reptile that looks suspiciously similar. A new study in the journal Scientific Reports describes the newly discovered species.

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Rehab center in Syria tries to wean fighters off drugs

His lower arms scarred from where he repeatedly cut himself, 23-year old Mahmoud recalls his daily drug habit.

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Has Mueller eaten from the 'fruit of the poisonous tree'?

As another dramatic week unfolded in the legal world, we asked for your questions, and the response was overwhelming.

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Fugitive speedboat killer turns himself in

The family of a woman who died in a speedboat accident in London while on a first date have spoken of their relief that the man responsible has been arrested.

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Rehab center in Syria tries to wean fighters off drugs

CNN's Ben Wedeman visits a drug rehabilitation center in Syria's rebel-controlled Idlib Province where dozens of people have come to seek help.

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Nadal strides into Aus Open final

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Davos audience votes for second Brexit referendum

CNBC Anchor Geoff Cutmore asked a Davos 2019 panel audience if they thought the UK should have a second Brexit referendum.

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Racing's top global powerhouses: From royal families to Irish farms

Horse racing may be the sport of kings, but it is also the business of behemoths.

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Trapped for hours, they shared their fears in this group chat as terrorists roamed the halls

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Dozens of wild horses die of thirst in Aus heatwave

When Ralph Turner arrived at his usual swimming spot, Deep Hole, about 12 miles from the remote Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) community in Australia's Northern Territory, he couldn't believe his eyes.

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Three years old, the Iran nuclear deal is fraying quickly

Three years ago last week, the Iran nuclear deal came into effect, limiting the country's nuclear program in return for sanctions relief. But in the wake of the Trump administration's withdrawal from the agreement, and with relations between the European Union and Iran declining sharply, there is growing doubt it will see its fourth birthday.

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Twins reunite after more than 50 years

When Michele Mordkoff and Allison Kanter were 5 months old, they were each adopted by loving families in the New York City area, two days apart. The infants, of course, didn't know it -- and their families weren't informed -- but the girls were twins. It was mid-October 1964, and the two wouldn't see each other again for more than 50 years.

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Shutdown could make next wildfire season worse

There's been a blizzard this week in Utah, and still, State Forester Brian Cottam is preoccupied with forest fires. Usually, he and his team would be making plans with the federal government to help prevent fires. Even once the snow lets up, though, he's not sure when he'll get back to work with his federal colleagues.

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Malaysia elects new king after shock abdication

Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, the ruler of the Malaysia state of Pahang, was named the country's new king Thursday following the shock abdication of Sultan Muhammad V earlier this month.

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New airports still facing old problems

As massive new airports open across Asia and the Middle East, US airports are enhancing security checkpoints with technological gadgets to screen passengers and luggage more quickly. All these projects are often touted as "airports of the future," in which air travel will be faster, more efficient and more enjoyable than ever before.

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Nadal beats Tsitsipas to reach Aus Open final

Lightning did not strike twice in Melbourne. After conquering defending champion Roger Federer, 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas could not see off two greats within a week as he was comfortably beaten by a superb Rafael Nadal, who will now compete in his sixth Australian Open final.

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Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond arrested

Alex Salmond, for years the leading face of the Scottish independence campaign, has been arrested and could appear in court later Thursday.

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Emiliano Sala: Hope begins to fade as search goes on for airplane

The search for a missing airplane carrying Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala restarted Thursday as hopes of his survival began to fade.

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See Boeing's autonomous flying car take flight

Boeing is getting into the air vehicle game, introducing an autonomous prototype of its own.

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Fan favorites Kvitova, Osaka to battle for Aus Open title

Petra Kvitova and Naomi Osaka will play for the Australian Open title -- and world No. 1 ranking -- after both won their Thursday semifinals in scorching Melbourne.

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Vatican's Swiss Guards wear new 3D-printed helmets

For more than 500 years, Swiss Guards have protected the Pope at the Vatican wearing metal helmets which scorched their skin in the hot Roman sun -- but those days are over for the 120 members of the Holy See's private army.

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Canadian ambassador: Detained Huawei CFO has 'strong case'

Remarks made by US President Donald Trump may have strengthened China's hand in fighting a US extradition request for detained Chinese telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou, according to Canada's top diplomat in Beijing.

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Shanghai opens world's longest 3D-printed concrete bridge

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How to solve the world's plastics problem: Bring back the milk man

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Carlos Ghosn has resigned as head of Renault, French government says

Carlos Ghosn has quit as chairman and CEO of Renault, according to the French government.

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Trapped for hours, they used a group chat to share their fears as terrorists roamed the halls

It had been hours since terrorists burst into a hotel complex in Kenya, and you could feel the desperation in the air.

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Witness testifies he, El Chapo's wife and sons helped coordinate kingpin's last prison escape

While Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman sat in a Mexican maximum security prison in 2015, his sons, a former cartel associate and even his wife worked together to coordinate details of his final escape, according to the former associate's testimony.

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S Korean prosecutor jailed in #MeToo case

A former top prosecutor whose actions helped kick off South Korea's #MeToo movement has been jailed.

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Boeing's first autonomous air taxi flight ends in fewer than 60 seconds

Everyone has to start somewhere, and air taxis are no exception.

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Microsoft search engine Bing is blocked in China

Microsoft's Bing search engine has run into trouble in China.

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White House confirms President Trump sent letter to Kim Jong Un

The White House confirmed Wednesday that President Donald Trump sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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America mocks and dehumanizes natives at every turn

Let's be absolutely clear about something here: Whatever else may have been said about it or our country's reactions to it, the racist disrespect of Nathan Phillips, a Native American elder, by Nick Sandmann and his MAGA-hat clad classmates of Covington Catholic High School at the Lincoln Memorial is nothing new. In fact, it's quite the common thing. In this increasingly depraved society, that kind of behavior is often encouraged or excused as just good ol' American fun.

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One serving of fried chicken a day linked to 13% higher risk of death: study

A regular serving of fried chicken or fish is associated with a higher risk of death from any cause except cancer, according to a new study done in postmenopausal women in the United States.

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Why Anne Hathaway gave up drinking

Actress Anne Hathaway talked about why she has stopped drinking, during an interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

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BuzzFeed to cut 15% of staff in new round of layoffs

BuzzFeed is preparing to lay off about 15% of its employees. The coming contraction is the latest example of a media company making cutbacks in a difficult operating environment.

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Harris Wofford: What an admirable life

To write an appreciation that fully captures Harris Wofford's amazing life is too big a task for this space. His canvas is too large, his story too sweeping, his causes and accomplishments too vast.

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Japan's military turns to women to fill the ranks

The first time 22-year-old Akiko Hirayama stepped on board a navy ship, she was transfixed by the hardware.

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China to Davos: Stop freaking out about our economy

China has a message for the Davos crowd: Fear about an economic slowdown is overblown.

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A married gay man is running for US president. That's a big deal.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg entered the 2020 race for president on Wednesday, announcing his intentions with a video featuring scenes of him and his husband, Chasten, cooking and playing with their dog, Buddy.

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Multiple people shot in hostage situation at Florida bank

Highlands County Commissioner Don Elwell said that multiple people have been shot in a "hostage situation" at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida.

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This collision made life possible on Earth, study says

Earth didn't exactly start out ready to support life, but scientists now have a better idea of how the essential elements for life ended up on our planet, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.

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Cohen's US House testimony postponed, citing 'threats against his family'

President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen announced he is postponing his public congressional testimony that was scheduled for February 7, citing "ongoing threats against his family."

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Parisians brave chilly temperatures to attend play in the nude

Actors are known for baring their souls on stage. But the cast of a new French play went a step further -- and so did their audience.

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Trump to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader as legitimate president

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US House panel investigating White House security clearances

The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday announced it was launching a "wide-ranging" probe into the White House's handling of its security clearance process, kicking off one of the first high-profile investigations into the Trump administration by the new, Democratic-controlled chamber.

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Nurse charged with sexually assaulting woman in vegetative state who gave birth

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Trump expected to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader as nation's president

President Donald Trump is expected to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela once Guaido takes the oath of office, a move that could take place as early as Wednesday, three sources familiar with the matter said.

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The UK's far right thinks about lots more than Brexit

The deep social and political divisions exposed by the UK's Brexit vote present both an opportunity for the British far right -- as well as being a challenge to it.

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Comedian Kevin Barnett dies aged 32

Writer and comedian Kevin Barnett was the co-creator of the comedy series "Rel" and worked on "Broad City".

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Youngest member of Nehru-Gandhi dynasty fires up Indian politics

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra -- the youngest member of India's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty -- took on a formal leadership role in the main opposition Congress Party Wednesday, injecting a burst of enthusiasm among its ranks as the country gears up for general elections.

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Chinese official: Democracy is 'not working very well'

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What's really different about the Oscar nominations

An African king broke the superhero barrier for a best picture nomination while nods for producing, directing, cinematography and original screenplay all went to the same Mexican director. And for the first time ever, an African-American was nominated for an Oscar in production design.

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Catholic student says people are judging him from one expression

Nick Sandmann, the Catholic school student in the center of the viral video showing him facing off with a native American elder, spoke for the first time to the "Today" show Wednesday, saying, "People have judged me based off one expression."

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Zimbabwe's security forces accused of 'systematic torture'

Zimbabwe's security forces deliberately targeted unarmed citizens and used "systematic torture" during recent street protests, a new report from Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission has found.

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Formula E driver back in the game after 'long time of suffering'

Formula E driver Antonio Felix Da Costa says the feelgood factor in the paddock has helped him out of the doldrums and back into form after a four-year winless drought.

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Airline investigates claims overweight passenger forced attendants to undress him

A Taiwanese airline says it may ban an overweight passenger who allegedly forced members of an all-female cabin crew to undress him in the lavatory and then assist him in the bathroom.

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China will overtake the US as world's biggest retail market

China's economy may be slowing down, but the country is still set to eclipse the United States as the world's top retail market for the first time.

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Tiger Woods reset for 2019 quest

New year, new Tiger Woods.

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University of Notre Dame to cover Christopher Columbus murals

More than 130 years after their debut at the ceremonial entrance to the University of Notre Dame's Main Building, murals illustrating the life of Christopher Columbus will soon be covered up.

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Bahrain to sink Boeing jet for underwater theme park

The Persian gulf country of Bahrain is hoping to attract divers from across the globe with a new "underwater theme park" -- an expansive diving site spanning 100,000 square meters with some unusual features.

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Sponsor accused of 'whitewashing' tennis star Naomi Osaka

One of Naomi Osaka's Japanese sponsors has apologized after releasing a advertisement which has been widely accused of "whitewashing" the tennis star's skin tone.

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Climate change will affect how many boys are born, research suggests

Global warming will have a variety of effects on our planet, yet it may also directly impact our human biology, research suggests.

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Search for missing soccer star focused on life raft scenario

British police searching for missing Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala say they are prioritizing their search based on the possibility that Sala and the other person on board the aircraft which lost contact on the English Channel have landed on water and made it onto the life raft which was on board the plane.

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Far-right groups could exploit Brexit atmosphere, says counter-terror chief

The divisive atmosphere surrounding Brexit could be exploited by right-wing groups, the UK's most senior counter-terrorism police chief has warned.

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Thais to vote in elections nearly five years after military coup

Thailand's long-awaited election will be held on March 24, the country's Election Commission announced Wednesday, after almost five years of military rule.

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The hidden pitfalls of popular diets you just resolved to follow

If you've resolved to eat healthier at one point or another, you may have been enticed by popular nutrition trends, like organic or gluten-free eating, or even vegetarianism.

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South Korea launches major investigation into abuse in sport after skating scandal

Officials in South Korea will interview thousands of adult and child athletes about alleged abuses within the East Asian country's sports culture, following a series of dramatic revelations from female skaters.

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When to take (or not take) aspirin to prevent heart trouble

Aspirin, a mild pain reliever, is one of the most familiar medicines in the world. One increasingly common use of this popular medicine, though, may not be safe for some older adults, a new analysis of existing research suggests.

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Where survivors of sex abuse are sued by the perpetrators

As teenage girls, they raced down snow-covered Alpine slopes in pursuit of winning Olympic gold. They were revered by millions of Austrians who cheered them as national heroes, their best athletes, the pride of a small nation.

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Chinese model: Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign 'almost ruined my career'

The Chinese model who starred in a series of controversial Dolce & Gabbana videos has said the controversy surrounding the campaign almost ruined her career.

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Macau syndicate smuggled $4.4 billion out of China, police say

Chinese authorities say they have busted an underground money-smuggling ring used to launder more than $4.4 billion through the Asian gambling hub of Macau.

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Russell Baker, Pulitzer Prize winner and host of 'Masterpiece Theatre' dies at 93

Columnist, author and "Masterpiece Theatre" host Russell Baker has died at age 93, according to The New York Times.

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Prince William interviews conservation king at Davos

Sir David Attenborough sat down at Davos with the Duke of Cambridge and told him about his decision to become more vocal about his conservation efforts.

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US Supreme Court allow Trump military transgender ban

Thanks to the increasingly conservative Supreme Court, a number of brave, capable and patriotic Americans are about to be banned from the military -- not for any reason relating to their qualifications or ability to defend the country in combat, but solely because of who they are.

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Can this mythical creature be saved from destruction?

A nudge above the equator in one of the most biodiverse places in Africa lives an almost-mythical mammal that few people have ever seen.

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Bali considers imposing a tourist tax

As one of the world's most beautiful islands, Bali is known for lush beaches, beautiful temples and UNESCO-listed rice fields.

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Mueller wants to know about Trump campaign's ties to NRA

Special counsel Robert Mueller's team has expressed interest in the Trump campaign's relationship with the National Rifle Association during the 2016 campaign.

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The Oscars are finally moving into new frontiers

Eight movies were nominated for best picture on Tuesday, but there are two that couldn't be more different -- "Black Panther," the Marvel blockbuster; and "Roma," Alfonso Cuarón's black-and-white Netflix film -- might be the most significant in terms of leading the Oscars into new frontiers.

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Blood test could detect Alzheimer's years early

A simple blood test could predict if a patient will develop Alzheimer's disease up to 16 years before symptoms begin, a new study finds.

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Trump sides with MAGA teens over viral video

President Donald Trump is publicly siding with the mostly white students of a Kentucky high school who were engaged in a confrontation with a Native American elder that renewed a sensitive national debate about race relations in America.

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6 scenarios that could actually end the US shutdown

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Top US diplomat on Europe policy resigns

The US State Department's top diplomat focused on Europe policy has resigned his post, effective February 15.

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Famed 'bikini hiker' dies in mountain fall

Gigi Wu, a Taiwanese internet star famous for hiking mountains, has been found dead after falling into a gorge 30 meters deep (100 feet), the island's state media reported.

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Ocasio-Cortez answers how many 'f---s' she gives about Dem criticism

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Monday she gives "zero" f---s about the criticism she and other freshman lawmakers are getting from fellow members of their own party.

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Saudi Arabia: We'll pump the 'last barrel' of oil

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Kevin-Prince Boateng to Barca: Five of the weirdest January transfers

Kevin-Prince Boateng signing for Barcelona in the January transfer window caught many people by surprise.

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Parts of Niagara Falls freeze in cold weather

January's cold snap has caused parts of the Niagara Falls to freeze, giving visitors extraordinary views.

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Nadal beats Tiafoe to reach semifinals without dropping set

For someone who entered the Australian Open short of match practice, Rafael Nadal is looking scary good.

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The virtues of girl-boy friendships

We often cast children as radicals and their parents as stiffs. It's a tidy narrative, one that speaks to our hope for the next generation and their ability to see beyond our blind spots and biases. Unfortunately, it's not always true.

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Another big name drops out of Davos

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World's largest annual human migration now underway

Heading to China to usher in the Year of the Pig? Brace yourself, because things are about to get wild.

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Pop star says designers told her she was 'too big' to dress

Pop star Bebe Rexha called out fashion designers in an Instagram video, saying they told her she was "too big" to dress.

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Soccer star Emiliano Sala was on missing plane, French officials say

The Argentinian soccer star Emiliano Sala was on a plane that went missing over the English Channel on Monday evening, French aviation officials told CNN.

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Former al-Shabaab fighter recognizes familiar face in Nairobi hotel attack

He chose to join a terrorist group, fought for it, was blooded in atrocities, escaped and repented. Now he lives in well-founded fear for his life.

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Major convenience stores to stop selling pornography ahead of Rugby World Cup in Japan

Two of Japan's major convenience store chains will take sexually explicit material off their shelves by the summer, ahead of major sporting events that will see a huge influx of foreign tourists to the country.

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Chinese Marxist students appear in 'confession' video

China's universities have always been a breeding ground for political activism, from the May Fourth Movement which helped lead to the Communist revolution, to the 1989 pro-democracy protests which sought to reform it.

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Zimbabwe president says 'heads will roll' after protest crackdown

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called violence by the country's security forces "unacceptable and a betrayal" following deadly protests last week sparked by a sharp fuel price hike.

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American charged with espionage in Russia, found with 'state secrets'

Paul Whelan, the US citizen accused of spying in Russia, was found with "evidence that constitutes state secrets," his lawyer told CNN on Tuesday.

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The usually rushing waters at Niagara Falls have frozen

It's so cold, parts of Niagara Falls are frozen.

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China: First gene-edited babies were illegal

Authorities in China say experiments which led to the birth of the world's first gene-edited babies broke the country's laws. CNN's Matt Rivers has more.

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Government worker who voted for Trump: I feel betrayed

CNN's Randi Kaye spoke to several federal workers not receiving a paycheck due to the now longest ever government shutdown.

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Afghanistan: At least 12 dead in Taliban attack on military base

At least 12 members of the Afghan military were killed and another 28 injured when the Taliban carried out a suicide attack on a military base in the central province of Maidan Wardak, authorities said.

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Canada expects US to formally request extradition of Huawei CFO soon

The United States will soon make a formal request for the extradition of Huawei's chief financial officer, according to the Canadian government, marking the next step in a case that has set off a geopolitical storm.

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Four car bomb suspects released amid fears of more violence in N Ireland

Four men arrested on Sunday in connection with Saturday's car bombing in Northern Ireland have been released "unconditionally," police said.

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Returning looted artifacts will restore heritage to the cultures that made them

European museums are under mounting pressure to return the irreplaceable artifacts plundered during colonial times. As an archeologist who works in Africa, this debate has a very real impact on my research.

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Disease on the rise after 19-year absence

Experts fear that measles, declared eliminated in 2000, is here to stay and getting worse, and they point a finger at parents who do not vaccinate their children. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.

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A two-child policy in overpopulated India? It won't work, say experts

Some politicians in India are clamoring for what they believe to be a quick fix to the country's population problem: a two-child policy for Indian citizens.

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Lady Gaga stops song to slam Pence

Lady Gaga stopped her show in Las Vegas to slam President Donald Trump for the partial government shutdown.

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Stressed out and at risk: Inside Uber's special investigations unit

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International tourism hits 2020 forecast two years early

Last year was a very good year for international tourism, according to a new report from the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

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Social media access restored in Zimbabwe by court order

Access to social media platforms in Zimbabwe was reinstated on Monday, hours after a court deemed the government's internet shutdown illegal.

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Venezuelan government quashes military uprising

Venezuela faced more turmoil on Monday when a small team of soldiers, claiming to be members of Venezuela's armed forces, attempted an uprising against the government of President Nicolas Maduro and triggered violent street protests in Caracas.

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GM responds to CNN story about nooses and 'whites only' signs at plant

General Motors is responding to consumers who are angry at its brand after a story on CNN about alleged widespread racism in its Toledo, Ohio, plant.

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EU sanctions Russians accused in ex-spy poisoning

Russia has threatened "retaliatory measures" after the European Union slapped sanctions on senior members of its intelligence agency, the GRU.

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Facebook blocks 'foreign interference' in Nigeria poll

Facebook has announced it will not accept political advertisements from outside Nigeria ahead of the country's upcoming general elections.

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Native American elder on MAGA teens: 'They looked like they were going to lynch them'

Native American elder Nathan Phillips, who has made headlines everywhere after a video showed him in a face-off with a Catholic school student in front of the Lincoln Memorial, spoke at length with CNN the day after the incident.

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Excerpts from Chris Christie's upcoming book released

Former New Jersey GOP Gov. Chris Christie knocked a series of departed, high-profile members of the Trump administration in his upcoming book, according to excerpts published on Monday by Axios.

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IMF slashes 2019 forecast again, warns the world to buckle up

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Two ships catch fire in contested Crimea waterway

Two ships under the Tanzanian flag caught fire in the Kerch Strait near Crimea on Monday evening, according to Russia's state news agency TASS, citing the Russian Maritime Agency.

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Giuliani's 19 most truth-stretching lines from his interview with Jake Tapper

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was all over TV this weekend, making the case that his client, President Donald Trump, is the victim of out-of-control prosecutors and a crazed and biased media.

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3-week-old baby in urgent need of new heart dies

Carter Cookson, the three-week-old baby who urgently needed a new heart, passed away on January 19 after a donor was not found in time.

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Egypt TV host given year in prison after interviewing gay man

A court in Egypt sentenced a TV journalist to 12 months' jail time on Sunday for "promoting homosexuality" after he interviewed a gay man, state-run media reported.

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Theresa May's Brexit Plan B is just Plan A all over again

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IMF slashes 2019 forecast again, warns the world to buckle up

The International Monetary Fund is warning that the world economy is slowing — and that it will get worse if countries keep squabbling over trade.

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Mikaela Shiffrin: 'I'd rather be hunting than hunted'

She's been known to vomit because of the pressure before races, but Mikaela Shiffrin has credited a change in her mentality as key to her tearing through the record books.

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Big tech's fake war on fake news

Disinformation did not disappear after the 2016 US election.

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WhatsApp cracks down on spread of false information

WhatsApp is imposing stricter limits on how widely its users can share messages in a bid to crack down on the spread of false information.

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Super blood wolf moon: A rare treat for stargazers

Sky gazers were treated to a rare lunar eclipse known as a super blood wolf moon, in which sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere lit the celestial body in a dramatic fashion and turned it red.

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Vogue confuses journalist for actress

Vogue magazine is apologizing after misidentifying Muslim-American journalist Noor Tagouri as Noor Bukhari, who is an actress from Pakistan.

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Bangladesh's 'tree man' faces more surgery

A Bangladeshi man who suffers from an extremely rare genetic disease known as "tree man" syndrome is back in hospital and faces more surgery after the condition returned after multiple operations in 2016.

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Israel, Iran exchange fire as tensions soar

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes early Monday against Iranian targets in Syria, the Israeli military said, in response to an Iranian missile fired at the Golan Heights, capping off a volatile 24 hours between the two regional enemies with the possibility of more fighting ahead.

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Philippine vote could finally bring peace to restive region

Some 2.8 million people in the Philippine region of Mindanao are taking part in a historic referendum that could see peace come to the island group after 50 years of unrest.

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How a billionaire businessman and 'incredible' DNA fuel World Cup dream

Gnarled and swollen from his days as a forward, Graham Rowntree's ears are the giveaway of how the game of rugby has weathered him.

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Israel launches airstrike at targets in Syria

After a series of Israeli airstrikes, Russian state media reports at least four Syrian soldiers are dead. CNN's Oren Liebermann has the latest.

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Colombia's National Liberation Army claims responsibility for car bomb that killed 20

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) is claiming to have carried out the car bomb attack at a police academy in Bogota last week that left at least 20 dead.

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9 things about Martin Luther King's speech and march

"I have a dream this afternoon that my four little children will not come up in the same young days that I came up within, but they will be judged on the basis of the content of their character, not the color of their skin."

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Look inside the first luxury space hotel

Want to see 16 sunrises in one day? Float in zero gravity? Be one of the few to have gazed upon our home planet from space?

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Serena Williams edges out world No.1 Simona Halep

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Stargazers share images of super blood wolf moon

Sky gazers were treated to a rare lunar eclipse known as a super blood wolf moon on Sunday night, in which sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere lit the celestial body in a dramatic fashion and turned it red.

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Australian police break up gang accused of stealing $720,000 of baby formula

Australian police have broken up a criminal gang accused of stealing thousands of tins of baby formula worth one million Australian dollars ($720,000) from stores over the past year and shipping them for sale in China.

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Serena Williams edges out world No.1 Simona Halep

Serena Williams reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after surviving a severe test against world No. 1 Simona Halep.

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Does Federer's loss represent a 'changing of the guard'?

Roger Federer wasn't very happy when relayed John McEnroe's comments that his loss to 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round at the Australian Open was a "changing of the guard" moment.

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Aus Open: Alexander Zverev pummels racket in epic meltdown

Alexander Zverev lost his fourth-round match at the Australian Open as well as his cool, pummeling his racket in an incredible meltdown Monday.

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Virgin Voyages' first ship wants you to cruise like a rock star

The words "cruise holiday" and "rock star" don't usually go together.

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Teens in MAGA hats taunt Native American elder

A video that shows white high school students in Make America Great Again hats and shirts mocking a Native American elder shocked the country, leading to widespread denunciations of the teens' behavior.

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Uncertainty remains over future of Syria safe zones

A "safe zone" in Syria? The US tried it with Turkey before. It didn't work.

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Facebook will work with Germany to combat election interference, Sheryl Sandberg says

Facebook will partner with German officials ahead of the European Union elections in May to crack down on fake accounts and misinformation.

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Zimbabwe's leader skipping World Economic Forum in Davos after violent protests

In the wake of violent protests across Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced he will skip the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week.

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China's DJI uncovers employee fraud that could cost it $150 million

Top drone maker DJI announced that it has fired some of its employees after uncovering fraud cases that could cost it tens of millions of dollars.

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Why Trump's plan won't end the government shutdown

It should be good news that both President Donald Trump's Republicans and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Democrats plan to vote to reopen the government this week.

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China posts slowest economic growth since 1990

China's economy grew at its slowest pace in almost three decades last year.

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Ten UN peacekeepers killed in attack in Mali

Ten United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an attack on a UN camp in Mali on Sunday, according to a statement from the UN secretary-general.

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Inside Japan's 'hostage justice' system

In the blink of an eye, Carlos Ghosn's jet-setting world fell apart.

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Pence's shocking use of Martin Luther King's words

On the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Vice President Mike Pence shockingly invoked a line from the civil rights leader's famous "I Have a Dream" speech to build support for President Donald Trump's proposed deal on the border wall. Asking legislators to agree to Trump's proposal of spending $5.7 billion on a border wall along with a temporary extension of the DACA program(that Trump dismantled), Pence said, quoting King, on CBS' "Face the Nation," "Now is the time to make real the promises for democracy." He compared King's belief in using the legislative process to solve social problems to what the President is trying to do.

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