Sunday, 31 March 2019

Brexiters cry betrayal but they're the ones to blame for this mess

Even with the Brexit countdown clock reset, the new deadline of April 12 suddenly doesn't seem very far away.

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Taiwan scrambles jets to confront Chinese fighters after rare incursion

Taiwan has accused China of "reckless and provocative" action, after two Chinese air force jets crossed a maritime border separating the island from the mainland.

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Biden tries to defuse first crisis



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China announces new crackdown on fentanyl in win for US President Trump

The Chinese government will add fentanyl-related substances to their list of controlled drugs from May 1, in a move aimed at curtailing the manufacturing and distribution of one of the world's most powerful opioids.

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'Reiwa': Japan announces dawn of a new era

The reign of the next Japanese emperor will be known as the "Reiwa" era, the Japanese government announced Monday, ahead of the coronation of Crown Prince Naruhito next month.

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China's factories are now defying the economic slowdown

China's factories are picking up new orders and hiring workers again, defying the recent slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy.

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2 days after racing resumed, 23rd horse dies at Santa Anita Park

Just two days after racing resumed at Santa Anita Park, another horse died on the famed track Sunday, becoming the 23rd horse death since late December.

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Vietnamese accused of Killing Kim Jong Nam escapes death penalty with plea deal

A Vietnamese woman accused of using a deadly nerve agent to assassinate the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accepted a lesser charge of "causing hurt by a dangerous weapon."

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Federer defeats Isner to win 101st career singles title at Miami Open

Roger Federer defeated defending champion John Isner in straight sets at the Miami Open on Sunday to win his 101st career singles title.

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Female jogger found dead in lake

Police in New Jersey arrested a man they say murdered a woman whose body was found dead in a lake.

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Opinion: A 'SNL' sketch Trump should savor

President Trump has a love/hate (and then hate some more) relationship with "Saturday Night Live." At one time, Trump seemed to be a fan of the show and even hosted it twice, including once as a presidential candidate in November 2015.

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On 'SNL' Trump celebrates Mueller report

Saturday Night Live took on the conclusion of the Mueller report from the perspectives of the special counsel, Attorney General William Barr and President Donald Trump.

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Think you know how to Uber and Lyft? Make sure you're aware of these safety tips

From staying indoors when requesting your ride to navigating your own route, these pointers will help maximize your safety as a ridehsare passenger.

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New York is expected to become the second state to ban single-use plastic bags

New York is slated to become the second state in the US to ban single-use plastic bags.

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'Arresting children here is becoming normal' -- Palestinians record life in divided city

The day before we met, human rights campaigner Aref Jaber recorded the arrest of a 9-year-old Palestinian boy, taken out of school in the West Bank city of Hebron by armed Israeli soldiers.

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Meteor lights up the night sky over northern Florida

People across northern Florida were baffled shortly before midnight Saturday by a greenish-blue fireball that seemed to plummet from the sky.

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Lewis Hamilton claims dramatic win at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory of the season as he capitalized on Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's loss of power in the closing stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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'Accio payday!' A rare Harry Potter book just sold for almost $100,000

A London auction house has sold a copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" for almost $100,000 -- but before you start ransacking your bookshelf in hopes of getting a huge stack of galleons, you should know this book was pretty rare.

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Morocco teen rushes Pope's car in 'plea for help'

A teenager who rushed towards a motorcade carrying King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Pope Francis intended to "appeal to the King due to a health issue pertaining to his parents," Morocco's national security agency said.

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'Dumbo' underwhelms but 'Us' crosses $100 million at the box office

"Dumbo" didn't fly quite as high as expected this weekend.

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Colombian star handed FIFTH red card of season in Old Firm derby

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos was sent off for the fifth time this season as the Colombian international saw red in the Old Firm derby, which is one of the most famous -- and at times infamous -- rivalries in British football.

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Biden: Not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately

In his first statement following the allegations from former Nevada state assemblywoman Lucy Flores, former Vice President Joe Biden says "...not once -- never -- did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention." Previously there have only been statements from Biden's spokesman.

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Trump undercuts staff again and again

CNN's Randi Kaye takes a look at President Trump's pattern of contradicting his staff, including Betsy DeVos' proposal to cut funding for the Special Olympics which Trump later openly reversed.

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Comedian roasts 'Empire' star at awards show

Comedian Chris Rock pokes fun at "Empire" star Jussie Smollett at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards.

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Cyclone Idai shows how climate change could affect the world's most vulnerable



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Slovakia's 'Erin Brockovich' elected first female president

When Slovakia's newly elected President Zuzana Caputova -- the country's first ever female president -- delivered her acceptance speech on Saturday she immediately set herself apart from the wave of populist parties sweeping Europe.

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The many faces of the queer community

Every person who walks through the doors of Naima Green's apartment in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, is photographed on her gilded antique settee.

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Vintage photos of forgotten historic heroes

At Washington's National Portrait Gallery, the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which gave men and women equal voting rights, is being marked by "Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence," a comprehensive exhibition that highlights the key figures and moments in the decades-long fight for women's voting rights.

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Joe Lockhart: Trump repeating Bush's 'Mission Accomplished' boondoggle

On May 1, 2003, aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, President George W. Bush stood before a banner declaring "Mission Accomplished." But he had declared victory prematurely and subsequently lost the political battle over the war in Iraq. From that day on, every time Americans troops suffered a setback, critics would remark something along the lines of, 'Is this really what victory really looks like?'

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Student got into a car she thought was her Uber - she ended up dead in a rural field

Samantha Josephson decided to call an Uber around 2 a.m. Friday after being separated from her roommates during a night out in Columbia, South Carolina, police said Saturday.

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Global far-right groups join forces under 'pro-family' umbrella in Italy's city of love

In a 17th century palazzo in the Italian city of love, an international alliance of far-right politicians, conservative activists and religious leaders have united in hate.

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The 2020 campaign is already turning into a war on 'elites'

President Donald Trump and his newest Democratic nemesis, freshman New York Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, have very different ideas about the idea of "elites."

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Saturday, 30 March 2019

60 years after exile, Tibetans faces a fight for survival in a post-Dalai Lama world

The Dalai Lama describes it as "freedom in exile," but it's a "freedom" which has lasted longer than he likely ever dreamed about.

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Death penalty for sex acts in Brunei sparks criticism



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Venezuela darkened by third major blackout this month

Electricity slowly returned in most areas of Caracas on Saturday after Venezuela struggled through the third major blackout of March.

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Judge rules Trump executive order allowing offshore drilling in Arctic Ocean unlawful

A federal judge in Alaska has ruled an executive order by President Donald Trump allowing offshore oil drilling of tens of millions of acres in the Arctic Ocean is "unlawful and invalid."

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Theresa May seeks fourth Brexit vote, reports say



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Rolling Stones cancel tour on doctor's orders

British rock band The Rolling Stones announced the cancellation of an upcoming North American tour.

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Pope Francis avoids letting people kiss his papal ring

While greeting people in Loreto, Italy, Pope Francis repeatedly pulled his hand away as a number of people tried to kiss his ring

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Theresa May seeks fourth Brexit vote, reports say

British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to bring her EU withdrawal bill back to Parliament for a fourth vote, according to reports in UK media.

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Churchill's policies to blame for millions of Indian famine deaths, study says

Winston Churchill's policies caused a famine that claimed more than 3 million Indian lives, according to a new study using soil analysis for the first time to prove the origins of the disaster.

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Thousands protest on anniversary of Gaza march



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How Raheem Sterling took on racists

After scoring England's fifth goal, Raheem Sterling, a defiant grin on his face, cupped his ears towards the section of fans in Montenegro that had been racially abusing him and two England teammates.

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World's happiest country named

Finland has a lot to celebrate.

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Can Boeing regain public trust after groundings?



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'Doomsday vault' town warming faster than any other on Earth

In 2014, Mark Sabbatini noticed cracks in his apartment walls. Then a mysterious bulge appeared in his bedroom and the apartment block's communal staircase became crooked. "Doors and windows weren't shutting properly," he says.

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Our favorite travel photos of 2019 so far



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'Playing PlayStation' to win the America's Cup

With 12 months to go until their boat is built, and only two years until the start of the America's Cup, the Dutch team have come up with an innovative way to keep up with the competiton.

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Friday, 29 March 2019

Alex Jones says 'form of psychosis' made him believe events like Sandy Hook massacre were staged

Broadcaster and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said it was a "form of psychosis" that caused him to believe certain events --- like the Sandy Hook massacre -- were staged.

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Now more than ever, Britain needs a general election

Theresa May is spending this weekend trying to plot a way out of the UK's Brexit stalemate after Parliament rejected her deal for a third time. With just two weeks left to the new deadline of April 12, she -- and the House of Commons -- are running out of options.

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Ukraine's President is running against ... Vladimir Putin

The front-runners in Ukraine's presidential election are a chocolate magnate, an energy tycoon-turned-populist and a television comedian. That may sound like a parody headline, but Sunday's vote is a serious business for a country at war.

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Red Cross to begin aid to Venezuela by mid-April

The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, has claimed victory after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announced Friday it would have unhindered access to bring aid into the struggling country.

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Massive crowds call on Algerian president to resign

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Algeria's capital Friday demanding the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

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Justice Dept. expects to release Mueller report by 'mid-April, if not sooner'

Attorney General Bill Barr said Friday the Justice Department will have special counsel Robert Mueller's report ready to release by "mid-April, if not sooner."

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Trump adds deadline to his threat to close the border

President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his threat to close down the border between the United States and Mexico, but this time he noted he would act next week if Mexico doesn't step up.

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She told them leggings were too suggestive, so they wore them in protest

"Leggings are so naked, so form fitting, so exposing. Could you think of the mothers of sons the next time you go shopping and consider choosing jeans instead?" a Catholic mother wrote.

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Premier League predictor: Will it be Liverpool or Manchester City?



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Rights groups urge F1 action on Bahrani activist

Rights groups have accused Formula 1 of turning a blind eye to the plight of Bahraini activist Najah Yusuf, a critic of the grand prix race who has been jailed by the government since 2017.

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UK band Her's killed in head-on crash on US tour

Both members of UK indie band Her's have been killed in a car crash in Arizona, the duo's record label said Friday.

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New Zealand gun laws: 11,000 sign petition opposing changes

More than 11,000 people have signed a petition against proposed tougher gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque massacres, criticizing the changes as "unjust to law-abiding New Zealand citizens."

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Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT death penalty

Film star George Clooney has called for a boycott of nine hotels because of their links to Brunei, where homosexual acts will from next week be punishable by death.

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Thursday, 28 March 2019

A tourist taking photos dies in fall at Grand Canyon. It's the 2nd death this week

Two people died at the Grand Canyon after two separate incidents this week, including a tourist who was taking pictures.

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Einstein's letter denouncing 'Hitler-insanity' sells at auction for $134,000

Letters written by Albert Einstein were auctioned on Thursday, giving a look into how one of the most recognizable scientific minds saw the Holocaust unfold around him.

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Shane Warne 'expecting huge things' as Australian ball-tampering bans come to an end

It was the scandal that damaged a proud cricketing nation. A year on, though, from the bans, the resignations and the outrage, Steve Smith and David Warner are back.

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Trump and Democrats can't move on from 'collusion delusion'

The 2020 presidential campaign is more likely to turn on rising health care costs, the dysfunction in the immigration system and the state of the economy than the poisoned legacy of the 2016 election.

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The cartoonists who helped take down a Malaysian prime minister

A humongous pink gemstone perches on a woman's finger, matched only in extravagance by her hair, which is half the height of her body. A pendulous necklace and Hermès handbag hang from her other arm.

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Pakistan's Khan dodges questions on mass Chinese detention of Muslims

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has dodged a question on the reported detention of as many as two million Muslims in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, saying he "didn't know much" about the issue.

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Journalist Maria Ressa arrested at Manila airport

Maria Ressa, a high-profile Philippine journalist and vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, has been arrested once again, at Manila airport Friday.

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Supreme Court halts execution of Texas inmate seeking to allow Buddhist spiritual adviser in death chamber

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday night to halt the execution of a Texas inmate, Patrick Henry Murphy, after he argued that the state was refusing to allow his Buddhist spiritual adviser to accompany him into the chamber.

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Brexit may end up being a waste of everyone's time



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President Trump holds a rally in Michigan



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Internet in a frenzy over bagel controversy

A man served his office bagels that were sliced like loaves of bread and now social media is in a frenzy debating the photo.

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'He is my human brother': Forgiveness at New Zealand's service for terror victims

At a subdued national memorial service Friday for victims of New Zealand's mosque terror attacks, speakers emphasized confidence in the country and its handling of the tragedy's aftermath.

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This four letter word is what Trump repeatedly calls his opponents

CNN's John Avlon takes a look at President Donald Trump's long history of calling his political opponents evil, and why that matters.

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A Vegas classic gets a $650-million dollar renovation

The new version of the Palms Resort and Casino will offer residencies from Billy Idol and Lady Antebellum, millions of dollars in art, and restaurants from Michael Symon and Bobby Flay.

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This Canadian National Park ski resort is still a family affair

The Locke family has been running this popular ski resort since Charlie Locke bought it in the 1980s. After quitting their careers, his two daughters have now taken over.

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Puerto Rico governor warns White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth'

Tensions are escalating between President Donald Trump and Puerto Rico's governor over disaster relief efforts that have been slow in coming for the still-battered island after Hurricane Maria.

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Wow Air shuts down, leaving passengers stranded



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Woman who feels no pain

Jo Cameron, a 71-year-old Scottish woman, has never needed to take painkillers after seeing the dentist and can eat spicy Scotch bonnet chilis without any discomfort.

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Sophie Turner's comment about her sexuality stirs debate

Who gets to label a person?

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Twitter is considering labeling Trump tweets that violate its rules

Twitter is considering labeling tweets that violate its rules but should remain on the platform because they're in the public interest.

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Wow Air ceases operations, leaving passengers stranded around the world

Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and canceled its flights, leaving passengers stranded around the world.

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Rescue underway to free people trapped in deadly Dhaka tower fire

A rescue operation has been launched to save people trapped in a blaze engulfing a 22-story building in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka.

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Russia confirms its military personnel are in Venezuela

Russia acknowledged Thursday that it has military personnel in Venezuela, which is facing political turmoil and a humanitarian crisis, saying the deployment is legal and does not alter the delicate balance of power in the region.

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The Middle East's hottest new museum

On the edge of the Doha Corniche, a 40,000-square-meter "desert rose" has bloomed.

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Wimbledon's 'most sought-after tickets' go on sale for $105,000

There are few tickets in sport more coveted Wimbledon's Centre Court debenture offerings. But they don't come cheap.

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Huawei is failing to convince the UK it can be trusted

UK security officials have delivered a harsh rebuke of Chinese tech giant Huawei, raising new security over its processes and saying the company's commitment to security is in doubt.

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Botticelli 'imitation' painting turns out to be real

Authenticity is a constant concern in the art world, whether it's a French museum discovering half its paintings are fake or police fooling thieves into stealing a replica 17th-century masterpiece in Italy.

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India's PM Modi talks up development in major rally



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Teen migrant shackled by US authorities on 18th birthday

On your 18th birthday, immigration officials will come for you, a lawyer explained. You will be shackled, you will be placed in an orange jumpsuit, and you will be taken to jail. "But I need you to know you are not a criminal."

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May to renew Brexit deal push after pledge to resign



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Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Trump and Comey clash over outcome of Mueller probe

The ill feeling between Former FBI Director James Comey and the President who fired him burst back into the open in dueling interviews on Wednesday that followed the end of the Robert Mueller investigation.

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33 surprising facts about Lady Gaga for her 33rd birthday

Even if you call yourself a "little monster," you probably don't know everything about Lady Gaga.

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No matter what trade deal is struck, US and China are worlds apart

Top negotiators from the US and China will meet yet again in Beijing on Thursday and Friday, in the latest attempt by the world's two largest economies to hammer out a trade deal.

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Stacey Abrams addresses Biden rumors

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says she's capable of winning the White House in 2020. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

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Liverpool FC or Manchester City: Which team is most likely to win the Premier League title?

It's a race that looks set to go down to the wire -- but both Liverpool and Manchester City will be hoping it's the other that trips up in the final straight.

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US trade deficit falls 15% as Americans buy less from China

The monthly US trade deficit fell by nearly 15% in January, thanks largely to a shift with China as the two countries continue to negotiate a new trade agreement.

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Pope Francis video goes viral

While greeting people in Loreto, Italy, Pope Francis repeatedly pulled his hand away as a number of people tried to kiss his ring

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Lewinsky: 'If. f***ng. only.' Clinton had received the same treatment as Trump when Starr report was finished

Monica Lewinsky said Wednesday she wishes President Bill Clinton's attorney general treated the independent counsel's investigation into the Democrat's administration the same way Attorney General William Barr treated special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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US lawmaker: 'What's to like' about Kim Jong Un?

A former State Department official turned congressman questioned Mike Pompeo on Kim Jong Un's culpability for human rights violations, pressing the Secretary of State to answer how such a person could be likeable.

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Photos reveal the recent rivers that ran across Mars

Mars may seem inhospitably dry now, but NASA's rovers have shown that water was once abundant on the Red Planet. Photos gathered during NASA's missions orbiting Mars have revealed that the planet was once home to raging rivers -- and that those rivers existed more recently than previously thought, according to a new study.

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Boeing introduces 737 Max software overhaul

Boeing unveiled an overhaul Wednesday to a software system and the pilot training of its signature 737 MAX plane, marking its most direct attempt to fix an element of the plane's original design that investigators believe led to two recent crashes.

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Super-telescope peers into a new exoplanet's atmosphere

For the first time, a super-telescope has revealed a complex atmosphere on an exoplanet, according to a new study. The observation revealed a planet-wide storm where clouds of iron and silicates stay in motion.

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Modi: India conducts successful anti-satellite missile operation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has successfully conducted an anti-satellite missile test that put the country in a league of global "space powers."

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Helicopter pilot takes down suspect in wild 35-mile chase

A suspect is in custody after a flight officer pursued him for 35 miles in a California Highway Patrol helicopter.

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Prosecutor who dropped charges says he believes Jussie Smollett lied



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Jussie Smollett isn't the problem. We are

I have a confession. I never much cared about the Jussie Smollett case, even before it became the most confounding story of the year, even if what he initially claimed had been proven true.

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Saudi women activists appear in court on 'human rights-related' charges

The trial of 11 female Saudi activists resumed in Riyadh on Wednesday, in a case that has been criticized by rights groups and drawn international condemnation.

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Trump says 'Russia has to get out' of Venezuela

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to "get out" of Venezuela following recent reports of Russian planes arriving in the country.

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Facebook bans white nationalism two weeks after NZ attack

Facebook announced Wednesday that it would ban all "praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism."

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Police reports on Jussie Smollett's case were just released



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Cardi B: I drugged, robbed men years ago

Rapper Cardi B speaks out after a video resurfaced of her admitting to drugging and robbing men while she was a dancer.

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Psychosis in teens may be linked to an unlikely culprit: air pollution

An unexpected danger of urban life: Psychotic experiences are more common among teens exposed to the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide and other forms of air pollution, according to a new study. Nitrogen oxides, including nitrogen dioxide, are tailpipe pollutants, entering the air due to burning fuel.

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Mexican national accused of breaking into North Korea's Spanish Embassy

A Spanish judge has named a Mexican activist and vocal critic of Kim Jong Un as the leader of the audacious raid on the North Korean Embassy in Madrid in February.

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Owner of $64M French chateau ordered to demolish it

France is famed for the historic chateaus that dot its countryside, but when one man built his very own Renaissance-style mansion in a beautiful corner of the south coast, he caused something of a stir.

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Girls who drew on President's pic still held

The Burundi schoolgirls detained for drawing on a photo of President Pierre Nkurunziza in their school books are still being held in detention, two days after the country's justice minister ordered their provisional release, Human Rights Watch told CNN.

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Greenland's largest glacier is gaining ice, but that might not be a good thing

Greenland's largest and most critical glacier, Jakobshavn, is gaining ice, according to NASA researchers.

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MPs put questions to UK PM Theresa May



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Trump doesn't have a post-Obamacare plan. That's frightening.

This country is stuck with Obamacare. Republicans can't find the votes to repeal or replace it. Democrats can't agree on how to make it better. President Donald Trump just wants to move on from it. But it's so ingrained at this point that if the courts suddenly end it, it could completely disrupt the US health insurance system -- and not just for people who buy insurance on the exchanges created by the law.

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Egypt announces discovery of ancient port used by temple builders

An ancient port used to transport stones for the construction of temples and obelisks has been discovered in Egypt, according to the country's Ministry of Antiquities.

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Why Lionel Messi is the world's best player

Leading sports scientist Simon Brundish gives a knowing look when asked who is the best footballer in the world. "While he's alive, there's only Lionel Messi," Brundish says. "If you're saying anybody else is the best player in the world, Messi's had a broken leg for a year, or he's dead, or you're lying."

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Professor at top Chinese university suspended for criticizing Xi Jinping

A law professor at a prestigious Chinese university in Beijing has been suspended and put under investigation for writing a rare essay critical of President Xi Jinping.

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Thai political parties form coalition to stop military's return to power

Pro-democracy parties battling to block the military's return to power after Thailand's first election since a 2014 coup said Wednesday they have secured enough seats to form a government.

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Health effects of eggs: Where do we stand?

Are eggs good for you or not? The 2015 to 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends the nutrient-dense food as a source of protein, but an article in JAMA this month made a stir when it reported an association between eating eggs and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.

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UK lawmakers vote on alternatives to May's deal



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Mural of Trump milking Saudi king shows Yemenis' disgust at war

A huge mural in downtown Hodeidah shows a cow with the horned head of King Salman of Saudi Arabia. At the other end of the beast, US President Donald Trump tugs on its udders -- filling golden pails.

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China is the big winner from Europe's Brexit chaos

European Union leaders sat down last week for what was supposed to be a summit meeting to discuss China, perhaps the biggest external economic and diplomatic challenge currently facing the EU.

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Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Trump needs a 2020 health care plan and fast

President Donald Trump's vague platitudes about "beautiful" and "very special" health care for everybody are not going to cut it in his 2020 re-election race -- after he was left exposed on the most urgent issue in American politics.

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'The most almighty mess' as Britain careens toward Brexit

On Monday night, the British Parliament handed Prime Minister Theresa May her latest setback in the country's attempt to respect the voters' wishes and separate from the European Union -- seizing control of the timeline of Brexit in a stunning move that hadn't happened in more than a century.

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Can May secure a deal without offering her resignation?



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You should probably update your iPhone. It needs a bunch of critical security fixes

At the same time Apple was promoting its new streaming TV offerings Monday, it pushed a massive amount of security fixes along with its newest operating system -- 51 to be exact.

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Fugitive attempts to flee Australia on jet ski

A fugitive attempting to flee Australia on jet ski came agonizingly close to freedom before authorities caught him, following a 150 kilometer (93 mile) chase across the Torres Strait.

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What are the alternative Brexit options?

British lawmakers are taking the power out of Theresa May's hands on Wednesday.

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Yale rescinds admission of a student whose family paid $1.2 million to get her in

• Racketeering suspects all plead not guilty in college admissions scheme • Dr. Dre celebrates his daughter getting into USC 'on her own' years after his donation

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Man arrested after Chinese student kidnapped in Canada

Police in Canada have arrested a man in connection with the kidnapping of Chinese student Lu Wanzhen, who was attacked with a stun gun and abducted over the weekend.

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Australian man in $33M double lottery windfall after buying winning ticket twice

An Australian man scored a 46.6 million Australian dollar ($33.15 million) double lottery windfall -- after buying two tickets with the same numbers.

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Michelle Obama's memoir has sold nearly 10 million copies

Former first lady Michelle Obama's best-selling memoir, "Becoming," has sold nearly 10 million copies, the parent company of publisher Penguin Random House announced Tuesday.

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Meet 'Scotty,' the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered

Paleontologists have discovered the biggest Tyrannosaurus rex fossil yet found, according to a new study. The fossil is also the largest dinosaur ever uncovered in Canada.

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Russia accuses US of staging coup

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and called on Russia "to cease its unconstructive behavior" in Venezuela, State Department spokesman Robert Palladino said in a statement. CNN's Paula Newton reports.

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Shadowy N Korean dissident group says it raided embassy, contacted FBI

A shadowy North Korean dissident group claimed responsibility for last month's raid on Pyongyang's embassy in the Spanish capital, Madrid on Tuesday but disputed allegations that what occurred at the diplomatic compound was an "attack" involving armed intruders.

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Prosecutors drop all charges against 'Empire' actor



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'A Walk to Remember' co-stars reunite

Actress Mandy Moore reminisced with "A Walk to Remember" co-star Shane West during her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

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Trump still sees conspiracy in Mueller probe

President Donald Trump was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, just 36 hours removed from one of the best moments of his presidency: Attorney General Bill Barr announcing -- via a letter to Congress -- that special counsel Robert Mueller did not establish any conspiracy or coordination between the President's 2016 campaign and the Russian government.

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Major new inquiry into oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta launched

A major new inquiry into oil companies operating in the Niger Delta has been launched by the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu. The probe will investigate "environmental and human damage" in Nigeria's vast oil fields.

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Former Chinese internet czar Lu Wei sentenced to 14 years in prison for bribery

China has sentenced the country's former internet czar and top censor to 14 years in prison, after he was found guilty of corruption, a court statement said Tuesday.

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Federal judge sets April 4 hearing for Elon Musk contempt case

A federal judge in New York will hear oral arguments next week in a lawsuit brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission that seeks to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating a settlement deal.

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Trump again swipes at Puerto Rico in closed door lunch with Republicans

President Donald Trump, in a closed door meeting Tuesday with Senate Republicans, again took a swipe at Puerto Rico's fiscal management and the size of its disaster relief in the wake of damaging storms last week -- and he brought a visual aid to try and back up his point, according to senators in the room.

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Mexico's president calls for an apology from Spain for historic wrongs

Mexico's president wants an apology for violations committed by Spanish conquistadors in the region, 500 years ago.

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UK lawmakers plan to take control of Brexit process for second day



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Algeria army chief calls on President Bouteflika to quit

Algeria's army chief has demanded the country's ailing president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, step down following months of mass protest calling for his removal.

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Amsterdam bans Red Light District tours

Amsterdam has moved to end one of the city's most popular tourist activities.

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Mick Schumacher to make F1 test debut for Ferrari in Bahrain

Mick Schumacher continues to follow in his father's considerable racing footsteps and will make his Formula 1 test debut in Ferrari colors in Bahrain this weekend.

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Founder and staff of Vatican women's magazine quit over 'male control'

The founder of Vatican's magazine "Donne Chiesa Mondo" (Women Church World) has resigned along with the all-female editorial board, citing a return to "the direct control of men."

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Prosecutors drop all charges against Jussie Smollett



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Australian PM defends gun laws after report links far-right party and NRA

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison insisted that foreign lobbyists won't influence his country's gun laws, after an investigative report alleged the country's far-right One Nation party had sought donations and guidance from the National Rifle Association of America (NRA).

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Charges against Jussie Smollett have been dropped, his lawyers say

All charges against actor Jussie Smollett -- who had been accused of staging a hate crime and filing a false police report -- have been dropped, his attorneys said Tuesday.

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Justin Trudeau breaks the rules...with chocolate

Food is not permitted inside Canada's House of Commons. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau snuck some in.

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A suburbia for the homeless exists and they can live there forever

The world looks a little brighter from the front porch of your own home.

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TripAdvisor reveals world's best destination

Call it a late wedding present. Last year's royal knot-tying between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has delivered a much-needed boost to Brexit-addled London.

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Exercise could reduce period pain, study suggests

Exercising can reduce symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle, according to a global study.

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Europe just approved new copyright laws hated by Big Tech

Europe has approved a sweeping overhaul of copyright rules, dealing a blow to major tech companies that argued the changes will be costly and limit free expression.

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The Haka: What it means and how it's performed

It's what representing their country is all about -- walking out in New Zealand's All Blacks jersey, facing their opposition, and delivering a spine-tingling, hair-raising Haka before the whistle blows for kick-off.

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Samsung's profit warning will worry other smartphone makers

Samsung is warning investors that 2019 is off to an even gloomier start than it feared.

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Thai election 'not free and fair' says monitor group

Thailand's first general election since the army took over in a coup five years ago was not free and fair, according to an election watchdog, amid concerns over alleged voting irregularities.

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'Doomsday vault' town warming faster than any other on Earth

In 2014, Mark Sabbatini noticed cracks in his apartment walls. Then a mysterious bulge appeared in his bedroom and the apartment block's communal staircase became crooked. "Doors and windows weren't shutting properly," he says.

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Dramatic drone footage reveals Cyclone Idai's devastating power



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'Kimono' showdown stokes anti-Japanese prejudice in China

A video of university security guards attacking a man wearing a "kimono" last Sunday has gone viral in China, stirring heated debate online over the country's easily stoked anti-Japanese sentiment.

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Monday, 25 March 2019

Grim search for survivors continues after floods kill 113 people in Indonesia

The Indonesian Red Cross is continuing search and rescue efforts in the wake of devastating floods that killed at least 113 people in the eastern province of Papua, with almost 100 still missing more than a week after the disaster struck.

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May clings to power as UK Parliament seizes control of Brexit



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Airbus lands a massive deal with China as Boeing battles its crisis

As Boeing struggles with the 737 Max crisis, its big rival Airbus has announced a huge order from China.

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Chinese student missing after being grabbed by armed gang near Toronto

Police in Canada are searching for a 22-year-old Chinese international student after he was apparently kidnapped on Saturday night in the Ontario city of Markham.

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Man allegedly tried to smuggle baby orangutan from Bali in suitcase

A Russian man could face up to five years in jail after allegedly trying to smuggle a drugged baby orangutan from Indonesia in a suitcase.

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Apple is making movies, TV shows and a credit card

Apple is making movies, TV shows and a credit card

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Apple TV+ gets star-studded intro

Tim Cook introduced his company's new streaming service, Apple TV+, with the help of stars Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Oprah Winfrey.

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Internet praises high school performance of 'Alien'

A high school production of the iconic 1979 movie "Alien" has burst onto the scene and even garnered Hollywood's attention. Drama club students at New Jersey's North Bergen High School went all out for "Alien: The Play," including an elaborate alien costume. HLN's Susan Hendricks reports.

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9-year-old girl found in duffel bag remembered in 'memorial of light'

Strangers filled a California church on Monday afternoon to honor Trinity Love Jones, the 9-year-old girl whose body was found in a duffel bag near an equestrian trail earlier this month.

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Mom of 5 donates her uterus

Aprill Lane talks about the infertility troubles she and her husband had that made the now mom of five decide to donate her uterus.

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Buy an island in Sicily for $1.1 million

Isola delle Femmine is in the heart of a scuba diving and snorkeling mecca off the coat of Sicily. It could be yours from $1.1million.

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India's Rahul Gandhi takes on the Modi juggernaut

He is the heir apparent to India's most powerful political dynasty. But over the next 10 weeks, Rahul Gandhi will face an uphill battle in the country's general election campaign.

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Flash flooding kills 19, injures more than 100 in southwest Iran

Flash flooding in Iran has killed at least 19 people and injured 119 in the city of Shiraz in Fars province, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

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Woman who housed Snowden in Hong Kong granted refugee status in Canada

Canadian authorities have granted asylum to a woman and her daughter who housed Edward Snowden in Hong Kong after the former NSA contractor leaked classified documents on US surveillance programs around the world in 2013.

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A new 'male birth control' pill might be safe, but there's still a long way to go, researchers say

Many people are looking forward to a time when men will be able to take an oral contraceptive.

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Jacinda Ardern shows what real leadership looks like

In the aftermath of the 2015 Charlie Hebdo terror attack which left 12 dead, world leaders flocked to the streets of Paris and partook in an iconic unity march to condemn the terrorist attack.

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UK PM makes statement on Brexit deal



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Boris Johnson nods towards May's resignation



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The ultimate luxury guide to Dubai

If you have taste for luxury, here's a guide to high-end and exclusive experiences on offer in the "city of superlatives."

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May faces Brexit showdown



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Sunday, 24 March 2019

Rocket fired from Gaza lands north of Tel Aviv

A rocket fired from Gaza hit a home in central Israel early Monday morning, setting the building on fire and injuring those inside, according to the Israeli military and police.

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See chaos inside ship

Borghild Eldoen with the Joint Rescue Centre for Southern Norway describes the rescue efforts to evacuate 1,300 passengers from a cruise ship off the coast.

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Asian stock markets sink on fears of slowing global growth

Fears about slowing global economic growth have spread to Asian markets.

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Six LGBT moments cut from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in China



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More than 1,000 Ebola cases reported in outbreak

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has surpassed 1,000 cases, according to the country's health ministry.

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Pro-military party pulls ahead in Thailand's first post-coup elections but confusion reigns

A pro-military party that wants junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha to remain in power has taken a slight lead in Thailand's elections on Sunday, according to early results from the country's Election Commission, in what could be a blow to pro-democracy forces fighting to overcome authoritarian military rule.

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US sails two ships through Taiwan Strait ahead of trade talks in Beijing

The United States sailed two ships through the Taiwan Strait, Sunday, in an operation that comes as top officials from the Trump administration prepare to travel to Beijing for high-level trade talks.

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Dr. Dre celebrates his daughter getting into USC 'on her own'

Hip-hop luminary Dr. Dre took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate his daughter's acceptance to the University of Southern California and throw shade at other rich families caught up in a national admissions scandal.

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Late night mocks Trump-George Conway feud

Late night comics call out President Trump for his repeated shots at the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, and Trevor Noah goes after Elizabeth Warren over reparations.

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Priest stabbed while leading televised Mass

An elderly rector of a church in Canada thanked supporters while leaving a hospital, after a man stabbed him during a televised Mass.

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Police investigating a possible arson at a California mosque found a note referencing the New Zealand attacks

Police are investigating a fire at a California mosque as an arson and possible hate crime after a note was discovered that mentioned the recent shootings at two New Zealand mosques, authorities said.

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Let the American people see the whole Mueller report

While the Department of Justice received the full results of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election promised by the office of the special counsel on Sunday, all that has been delivered to Congress and released to the public to date is a summary created by Attorney General William Barr.

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Boeing testing software changes to 737 MAX planes

Pilots from the three American carriers that fly Boeing 737 MAX planes tested software changes developed by Boeing to a key stabilization system on Saturday, a person briefed on the tests said.

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Cyclone Idai knocked this major port city into an earlier age, but the destruction is only part of the problem

Nearly every day since Cyclone Idai tore through Mozambique in mid-March, children return to a school in Beira with the same question.

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Teacher who gives away 80% of his salary is awarded a $1M global prize

A math and physics teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away 80% of his monthly income to help the poor, has won a $1 million prize.

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Microsoft and Softbank are helping Abu Dhabi find its first big startup

Abu Dhabi wants to be home of the next disruptive technology. To get there, it's partnering with Microsoft and Softbank.

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UGA fraternity suspended over video mocking slavery, using racial slur

A fraternity at the University of Georgia has been temporarily suspended after a video circulating on social media shows several people mocking slavery and one person using the n-word.

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Avocados recalled in 6 states over listeria concerns

California-grown avocados sold in bulk to retail stores in six states by the Henry Avocado Corporation are being recalled due to potential contamination with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, the company announced on Saturday.

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Mueller found no collusion, but didn't exonerate Trump on obstruction



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Trump claims vindication after Mueller finds no evidence of collusion



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Special counsel did not find Trump campaign or associates conspired with Russia



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US Attorney General sends Mueller report summary to Congress



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US lawmakers told to expect letter from attorney general about Mueller report within the hour



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Hundreds killed in attack on Fulani villagers in Mali

Armed men reportedly dressed as traditional hunters have killed 134 people, including women and children, during an attack on a village in central Mali.

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Image of Jacinda Ardern projected onto world's tallest building

Through her stoic resolve and empathy for the victims, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the reluctant face of the terror attack that left 50 Muslim worshipers dead in Christchurch earlier this month.

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Trump's not in the clear yet



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Trump's not in the clear yet



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Evacuated passengers of stricken ship receive medical treatment as rescue operations continue



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Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open

Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a knee injury.

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Passengers lifted from stricken cruise ship



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Give Brits your sympathy. The British govt, not so much



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Top model comes out as transgender

When I ask Nathan Westling what he sees in the mirror, he describes "a masculine version of my old self." His red hair is shorn short, his voice has deepened and his face seems more angular, despite the fact he's about 20 pounds heavier than he was six months ago. ("But it looks good," the 22-year-old insists, laughing. "I'm growing into my young adult male body.")

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The world's happiest country named

Finland has a lot to celebrate.

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Italy to grant citizenship to student hero who saved children on hijacked bus

Italian police say a quick-thinking student hid himself and called authorities when a school bus carrying 51 children was hijacked and set on fire by its driver. Because of his heroic act, the Interior Ministry says it will speed up granting citizenship to the student, who is from Egypt, and the ministry will also cover the costs of the citizenship process.

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Passengers lifted from stricken cruise ship

Tug boats tried to pull a cruise ship to shore Sunday after it was stranded in rough seas off Norway with 1,300 people aboard following engine failure, rescue officials said.

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WWII casualty comes home after 74 years

How can you fill an emptiness that has always been part of your life and that of your entire family?

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Saturday, 23 March 2019

How an 83-year-old found a new lease on life developing mobile apps

For one of the oldest app developers in the world, being a "dokkyo roujin" -- an elderly person who lives alone -- turned out to be a benefit in the long run.

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Epicenter of Australia's church abuse scandal

There was a time when Ballarat, a regional Australian city northwest of Melbourne, was proud of its most famous son.

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Cruise ship evacuating 1,300 people off Norway



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Rough seas hamper rescue



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Cruise ship evacuating 1,300 people off Norway



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Cruise ship evacuating 1,300 people off Norway

About 1,300 passengers and crew are being evacuated Saturday from a cruise ship off Norway, Norwegian emergency services said.

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Rugby teams' tribute to Christchurch victims

There were emotional scenes at the Sydney Cricket Ground as players from the Crusaders and the New South Wales Waratahs formed a huddle ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby game to pay tribute to the victims of the mosque shootings in Christchurch.

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Formula E: Victory for Vergne at Sanya ePrix

The unpredictable start to the Formula E season continued in Sanya as the sixth race brought a sixth different winner.

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A supermoon, asteroids and a fossil treasure trove: This week in space and science

This week, a supermoon dazzled skywatchers, two asteroid missions shared their initial and surprising results and 518 million-year-old fossils were found in China.

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Europe's first underwater restaurant opens

Five meters below the surface of the North Sea, near the southernmost tip of Norway, Europe's first underwater restaurant is now complete. The 110-foot long structure, an oblique concrete slab that looks like a sunken periscope, was submerged in July 2018 and welcomed the first guests on March 20.

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How Europe is forcing Google to change

Europe has gone after Google with tough new regulations, court battles and massive antitrust fines, forcing the company to change how it does business in the lucrative market.

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Avoid getting sick when you travel for work

Frequent business travel can lower your resistance, but there are actually some very easy ways to keep from getting sick when away from home.

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'Out of this world' Winx secures 32nd straight win

Wonder mare Winx recorded her 32nd straight victory in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill, further cementing her status as one of the greatest horses of all time.

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Thousands set to protest against Brexit as political crisis deepens



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Italian paradise isle on sale for bargain price



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Why the 'Mormon' church changed its name. (It's about revelation, not rebranding.)

Russell Nelson speaks more openly and often about his divine revelations than any Mormon president in recent memory. But can a prophet succeed in the age of the iPhone?

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How a $1 billion brand is losing out to imitators

When Samsung revealed, in late 2018, that it was collaborating with cult US streetwear brand Supreme, it came as quite the surprise.

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Varsha Koduvayur: Saudi Arabia will always need US



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ISIS has lost its final stronghold in Syria, the SDF says



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Friday, 22 March 2019

Analysis: Mueller report is just the start of a new Russia showdown



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Ethiopian Airlines was a symbol of national pride. Then disaster struck



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'Thailand's Banksy' lampoons military government ahead of elections

As Thailand prepares for Sunday's elections, not everyone in the country is optimistic about the supposed return of democracy after five years of military rule. Street artist Headache Stencil, often dubbed the "Thai Banksy," believes the odds are unfairly stacked in the ruling junta's favor.

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Priest stabbed while leading televised mass in Montreal; suspect arrested

While shocked parishioners and a television audience watched, a man stabbed the elderly rector of St. Joseph's Oratory at Mount Royal, Canada's biggest church, as he led Mass on Friday morning, Montreal police said.

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THE MUELLER REPORT IS DONE



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Tensions rise as Washington looks to Mueller



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Trump's Golan Heights announcement met with a shrug in the Arab world

When Mike Pompeo landed in Beirut from Tel Aviv on Friday morning, barely a handful of demonstrators took to the streets to protest the US Secretary of State's visit.

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Trump sparks confusion with tweet on North Korea-related sanctions

President Donald Trump triggered rampant confusion among his own aides and administration officials when he said Friday he is withdrawing new sanctions aimed at North Korea that were just issued by his own administration.

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Pompeo agrees it's possible God raised Trump to protect Israel from Iranian aggression

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed with a suggestion posed in an interview Thursday that it's possible God raised Donald Trump to be President in order to protect Israel from Iran.

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US aircraft carrier sunk in 1942 has been found

The US Wasp aircraft carrier has been located nearly 14,000 feet below the surface of the Coral Sea. The Wasp was sunk in a World War II battle in 1942.

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Mikaela Shiffrin on ignoring social media 'haters'

Mikaela Shiffrin is growing into one of the most dominant and influential female sports stars on the planet, but she knows that her success in ski racing comes at a price -- abusive comments on social media.

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Why British food is misunderstood

If British food has come in for a bit of mockery over the years, it isn't because the recipes are wrong, it's because they're misunderstood.

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How Twitter's algorithm is amplifying extreme political rhetoric

Imagine opening up the Twitter app on your phone and scrolling through your feed. Suddenly, you come across a hyper-partisan tweet calling Hillary Clinton the "godmother of ISIS." It's from a user you do not follow, and it's not in your feed by virtue of a retweet from a user you do follow. So how did it get there?

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British Airways announces its shortest flight yet -- just 54 miles

British Airways is launching its shortest flight to date: a 54-mile, 50-minute flight from Bahrain International Airport to Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The return flight will be even quicker, with only 40 minutes spent in the air.

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Iceland closes Justin Bieber video canyon due to too much footfall

It seems every week brings a new story about a popular tourism destination having to close or impose controls to deal with an increased amount of foot traffic.

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Neymar faces ban for F-word Insta rant after Manchester United loss

PSG star Neymar is facing a ban after being charged by UEFA following for his online rant in the wake of his side's Champions League defeat to Manchester United.

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From Israel to Brexit to France: Trump dips into allies' politics

He's trashed the British Prime Minister. He's cheered protesters in France. And now he's handed Israel's embattled leader a win days before a re-election. When it comes to other countries' domestic politics, President Donald Trump hasn't hesitated to put his thumb on the scale.

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R. Kelly returns to court Friday in sex abuse case as he seeks permission to travel

R. Kelly is due back in a Chicago court Friday morning in connection with sex abuse charges, during a week in which the singer is seeking permission to travel abroad for work.

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At least 50 people burned to death in a bus collision in Ghana

At least 50 people were killed when two commercial buses collided and burst into flames in northern Ghana, police told CNN Friday.

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Shaq is joining Papa John's board of directors

Papa John's has found its next spokesman: Shaquille O'Neal. But the company hopes Shaq can help Papa John's beyond hawking pizza.

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Electric car driver travels 90,000km in three years as strangers pay his way

For three years and 90,000 kilometers and counting, he's traveled the world powered both by electricity and strangers' kindness.

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Etihad is still bleeding money. Is it time to merge with Emirates?

Etihad Airways has often come to the rescue of struggling airlines. Now it has serious problems of its own and may have to consider merging with its bigger neighbor to cut its losses.

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Tesla accuses ex-employee of stealing self-driving tech and giving it to Chinese rival

Tesla is accusing a former employee of stealing intellectual property worth hundreds of millions of dollars and sharing it with a Chinese rival.

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New Zealand will ban assault weapons. Why can't the US?

A week after a mass shooting at two mosques, New Zealand's government is on track to ban assault weapons next month and take back those that are already out there.

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Who is having more sex over age 50, research explores

The number of people you have sex with is an individual choice. But certain lifestyle factors play a role in how many sex partners you have, explains a recent study by British researchers.

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Hundreds of bodies 'wash up on Mozambique road'

As many as "300 to 400" dead bodies line the banks of a road out of the city of Beira, in Mozambique, according to an eye witness account, suggesting that the human toll of Cyclone Idai is likely to far exceed official estimates.

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Thursday, 21 March 2019

Pilots transitioned to 737 Max 8 with self-administered online course

Pilots transitioning to the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from older 737 models were given a short, self-administered online course that made no mention of a new system now at the center of two crash investigations, pilots' unions spokesmen for two American carriers told CNN.

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Dear Mr. President, stop railing against John McCain

Dear Mr. President,

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Women and girls trafficked to China to be brides and held until they give birth, says report

Seng Moon was an impoverished refugee in an internal displaced person (IDP) camp in northeastern Myanmar when her sister-in-law convinced her to cross the border into China to find a job.

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Big banks are using AI to keep out of trouble

Doing business with the wrong kind of client can be extremely costly for banks.

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Decades after Atlanta Child Murders, families hope for breakthrough in new review

For decades, Catherine Leach has never accepted the official explanation about who was behind the series of killings in Atlanta that terrorized the city and left her teenage son dead.

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China begins training first cloned police dog

One Chinese police force has a new asset this month: its first cloned police dog.

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New US sanctions over North Korea

The Trump administration on Thursday issued its first set of sanctions aimed at North Korea since the failed summit last month between Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump, going after two Chinese shipping companies that have helped Pyongyang evade restrictions imposed by the US and United Nations Security Council.

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Why Golan Heights is so important

President Trump is backing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, a long-disputed piece of territory. CNN's Oren Liebermann explains why that's a major change in US foreign policy.

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May fails to win over EU leaders



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Theresa May and EU agree to Brexit delay



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Was Venezuela's rebel cop executed?



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Business and labor unions say the UK is facing a 'national emergency'

British business and labor unions have set aside their differences to make a joint appeal to Prime Minister Theresa May to change course on Brexit or risk a massive economic shock.

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K-pop star Jung Joon-young arrested in sex video scandal

K-pop star Jung Joon-young was arrested Thursday over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent, South Korean police said.

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59 grave sites were vandalized with anti-Semitic symbols and language at Jewish cemetery

Nearly five dozen gravesites at a Jewish cemetery in Massachusetts were vandalized with anti-Semitic phrases and images, police said.

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Cristiano Ronaldo fined by UEFA for 'cojones' celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined €20,000 by UEFA for his "cojones" celebration during Juventus' Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.

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Marvel at the beauty of California's wildflower super bloom as seen from space

This year's wildflower super bloom display in Southern California is so breathtaking that it's drawing too many visitors.

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Student praised after driver hijacks and torches school bus

Italian police say a quick-thinking student hid himself and called authorities when a school bus carrying 51 children was hijacked and set on fire by its driver.

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Suspect in Utrecht shooting had terrorist intent, prosecutors believe

Dutch prosecutors believe that the suspect in the Utrecht tram shooting that killed three people on Monday had a terrorist motive, but authorities are probing if this was combined with any "personal problems," according to a statement released on Thursday.

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Ichiro Suzuki retires, capping illustrious MLB career with emotional farewell

Ichiro Suzuki has played his final MLB game -- and his goodbye came in the country where the Japanese icon's professional baseball career began.

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Guaido's chief of staff and head counsel detained, Venezuelan leader tweets

Venezuela's Juan Guaido, who has been recognized as interim president by more than 50 nations, tweeted on Thursday that his chief of staff and head counsel have been detained by the country's intelligence service, SEBIN.

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Tencent profit plunges 32% but its gaming business is recovering

Tencent's troubles aren't over yet.

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Is this the most exciting championship in the world?

Five races, five different winners.

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Sir Jackie Stewart: 'Finding a cure for dementia is my biggest ever battle'

Three-time Formula One champion Jackie Stewart has always liked to seek out answers to problems.

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Birmingham mosque attacks probed by counter-terrorism officers

Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation after five mosques in the British city of Birmingham were attacked on Thursday.

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What raising a Down syndrome child really means

One of the most challenging things about being the mother to a child with additional needs is the never-ending quest to change the world into a more accessible and nonjudgmental place. Through everyday situations, it often hits home just how far we as a society still need to go.

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Everything you thought about 'The Scream' is wrong

"The Scream" by Edvard Munch is one of the most famous images in the history of art, and even has its own emoji.

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Amy Schumer on why she revealed her husband's autism diagnosis

Amy Schumer is hopeful that at some point being diagnosed with autism will be no big deal.

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Was Venezuela's rebel cop executed? Leaked photos raise questions

Oscar Perez knew death was closing in, but he was still trying to make a deal.

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10 new watches that combine beauty and innovation

Despite Baselworld's sinking number of exhibitors -- three years ago it was 1,500, last year it was around 650, and now it is slightly more than 500 -- the Swiss fair remains the world's biggest physical showcase of new watches and one of the most important indicators of what's happening in the world of watchmaking.

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"Sometimes it feels like I'm alone" -- Trying to break even on the road to fulfill a dream

When the snow melts, when fields of white turn luscious green leaving no remnants of winter behind, Harry Laidlaw will leave Europe and return to Australia.

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She was dancing on the roof and talking gibberish. A special kind of ER helped her

For decades, hospitals have strained to accommodate patients in psychiatric crisis in emergency rooms.

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Overlooked European city slated to be next top food destination

As one of the world's largest financial centers, mention of Zurich's food scene -- if it was mentioned at all -- commonly evoked images of dour bankers in business suits with a penchant for high-end, if conservative, cuisine.

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Anti-vaxers and Facebook: The four subgroups that fuel online attacks

In the ongoing -- and sometimes vicious -- vaccination debates online, pediatricians who are vocal vaccine advocates have become frequent targets of anti-vaxers.

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A morning fitness routine that's good for your brain, too

Cardiovascular exercise is good for blood flow, which benefits the body and the brain.

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Do you lose nutrients when juicing fruits and veggies? Yes, actually

Juice extracted from fruits and veggies will contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other plant nutrients. If you tend to avoid fresh, frozen or canned fruits and veggies, juicing can provide a convenient and refreshing way to get a healthy dose of nutrients that are easily absorbed.

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UK Prime Minister to plead for Brexit delay



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May risks violence and loses even more allies



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Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Trump's acting defense secretary under ethics probe over Boeing ties

An investigation has been launched to determine whether acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan violated ethics rules by promoting products made by his former employer, Boeing, while serving in his current role at the Pentagon, the Defense Department's inspector general announced Wednesday.

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How Democrats fell out of love with impeaching Trump

Almost from the day that Donald Trump won the White House in 2016, a significant chunk of Democrats have wanted Congress to throw him out of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue via impeachment. Which makes the latest finding on impeachment in a CNN-SSRS poll all the more intriguing.

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China wants soft power. But censorship is stifling its film industry



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New Zealand PM announces ban on all assault rifles



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A mom on a popular YouTube show is accused of pepper-spraying her kids when they flubbed their lines

The "Fantastic Adventures" YouTube channel has racked up more than 250 million views with its adorable cast of seven adopted children, silly topics and charmingly low-fi visual effects.

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FAA: Boeing 737 MAX to get software update



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Kellyanne Conway: How she became the ultimate Trump White House survivor

Kellyanne Conway is a consistent figure in the otherwise revolving-door world of the Trump White House.

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Soybean farmers are still paying for Trump's trade war

President Donald Trump's trade war made last year tough for American soybean farmers, but 2019 could be the year they really start feeling the pain -- despite Beijing's pledge to resume buying from the United States.

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UN court increases Karadzic's genocide sentence to life imprisonment

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic's sentence for genocide has been increased by appeal judges at a UN court in the Hague, Netherlands, from 40 years to life imprisonment.

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Six people arrested in Kenya after seizure of fake $20 million notes

Police in Kenya have arrested six people in connection with the seizure of counterfeit notes worth more than $20 million.

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Trump weighs in on Conways' marriage in escalation of feud with top aide's husband

President Donald Trump escalated his public feud with the spouse of a top adviser Wednesday, attacking counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway's husband George as "jealous" and a "husband from hell."

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The 20,000km bike ride to deliver a World Cup whistle

Some 20,000 kilometers of roads separate Twickenham Stadium, the site of the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, and Tokyo Stadium, which will host the opening game of this year's competition. For two fans, the tournaments are just a bike ride apart.

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New Zealand suspect planned third attack, police say



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How sailing can offer vital lessons in leadership and teamwork

Leadership lessons pop up in all aspects of life but skippering a sailing yacht offers a glimpse of the deep end.

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Tokyo salutes baseball 'god' Ichiro Suzuki

The cheering began well before the Japanese "god" reached home plate.

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A rare giant sunfish weighing more than a car washes up on a beach in Australia

A weird-looking, enormous sunfish was discovered by two fishermen on the shore at Coorong National Park in South Australia over the weekend.

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Extra pilot averted disaster on previous Boeing 737 Max 8 flight - report

An off-duty pilot in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 Max 8 jet jumped in to help crew disable a malfunctioning flight-control system as it experienced difficulties in October, according to Bloomberg.

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Drinking very hot tea almost doubles risk of cancer, new study says

Many people start their day with a cup of tea. But those who drink it piping hot could be increasing their risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new study.

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Photographs reimagine Havana as a pastel-colored dreamland

Two vintage cars sit outside a crumbling movie theater. A narrow street drips with sunlight, its pastel facades and peeling shutters set against a saturated sky. A stray dog saunters past a wall painted with the words, "En cada barrio revolución," a famous Cuban slogan translating as: "In every neighborhood, revolution."

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'Peppa Pig' is sexist, London Fire Brigade says

Peppa Pig, the perky little porcine beloved of preschoolers across the world, is at the center of a sexism row after London's fire service accused makers of the hit show of using "out of date stereotypical gender specific wording."

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Baseball star to agree richest deal in sport with $430 million deal

Mike Trout, one of the most sought-after baseball players of his generation, looks set to agree a 12-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels worth a stunning $430 million, according to multiple reports.

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Tayla Harris: How 'repulsive' social media comments sparked outrage in Australia

It is a picture which has been described as showing a "great athlete at her most powerful." Tayla Harris, a star forward for the Australian Football League women's side Carlton is captured in the air having kicked the first goal of the game in a match between her side, the Blues, and Western Bulldogs.

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A Syrian refugee and his son are first victims to be buried in Christchurch

Zaid Mustafa should have been at school on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong to build one of the world's largest artificial islands

Hong Kong plans to build one of the world's largest artificial islands, at a cost of around $80 billion.

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High-tech crosswalks warn smartphone users of traffic

A city in South Korea has designed new technology that alerts distracted smartphone users they are approaching traffic. CNN's Michael Holmes has the details.

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Meet 'Forky,' the newest toy in 'Toy Story 4'

Pixar Animation released the trailer for 'Toy Story 4' which is set to come out in June.

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Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Kale joins the ranks of the annual 'Dirty Dozen' pesticide list

Kale, that popular green of the health conscious, has joined the ignoble list of 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues, according to the Environmental Working Group. The last time kale was on the list was in 2009 when it was ranked eighth. Strawberries and spinach took the top two spots again this year, respectively, followed by kale.

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World War II aircraft carrier found more than 2 miles under Pacific

Nearly 14,000 feet below the surface of the South Pacific, a remote-controlled research craft has glimpsed the hull of an aircraft carrier, the USS Wasp, that hadn't been seen since 1942.

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Trump says he intends to designate Brazil a non-NATO ally



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Utrecht shooting: Note found in getaway car suggests terror motive

A letter found in a getaway car used by the Utrecht tram shooting suspect suggests a terror motive was behind the attack, police said on Tuesday.

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Mueller was allowed to review Cohen emails from time he worked under Trump

Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election was allowed by a federal judge to review years of Michael Cohen's emails and other online data from the time he worked under Donald Trump, according to newly unsealed warrants used in his case in Manhattan federal court.

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ISIS fighters linked to January attack on Americans detained

US-backed forces in Syria have captured a handful of ISIS fighters linked to the January suicide attack in Manbij, Syria, that killed four Americans, according to a US defense official.

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Her son died. And then anti-vaxers attacked her

Not long ago, a 4-year-old boy died of the flu. His mother, under doctor's orders, watched his two little brothers like a hawk, terrified they might get sick and die, too.

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'Hardest decision': Ski ace Marcel Hirscher mulls retirement

He's accomplished "way, way more" than he ever dreamed possible and is arguably the greatest ski racer that ever lived, but Marcel Hirscher is contemplating retirement.

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First bodies returned to families as New Zealand PM calls for unity



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Severe water shortages could plunge England into 'jaws of death' in 25 years, warns environment agency

Climate change and rapid population growth could leave England facing severe water shortages in the next 25 years and thrust the country into the "jaws of death," the head of the UK Environment Agency warned on Tuesday.

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Jamie Dimon: Trump's strategy on tariffs might have worked

Jamie Dimon is no fan of tariffs. But the CEO of JPMorgan Chase concedes that President Donald Trump's love of tariffs just might be paying off.

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South and North Korea interested in hosting Women's World Cup 2023

South Korea and North Korea have expressed an interest in jointly bidding to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Trump set to meet outspoken Brazilian president

When talk emerged last autumn of a "Trump of the Tropics" running for president in Brazil, the actual US President Donald Trump took keen interest. Now, the man who adopted Trump's combative persona -- in person and on Twitter -- will meet his new friend during an official visit to the White House.

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Eight years and 1 million photos: What Eric Draper learned photographing George W. Bush

It was the year 2000 and George W. Bush had just won the presidency after a divisive recount.

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The company powering cars with cactus juice

With climate change top of the agenda in most countries, more people with sharp ideas than ever before are needed to combat global warming.

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India's richest man put his brother out of business. Now he's bailing him out

India's richest man just helped his cash-strapped younger brother avoid months in prison by paying off debts worth tens of millions of dollars.

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Trump keeps publicly shaming companies. Does it work?

Presidents don't usually call out local union reps by name. They don't usually complain publicly about American CEOs.

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Tokyo 2020: Chairman of the Japanese Olympic Committee set to resign

With less than 500 days until the Tokyo Olympics gets underway, Tsunekazu Takeda -- president of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) -- has announced he will step down from his position in June amid allegations of corruption over Tokyo's successful bid to host the 2020 Games.

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New Zealand's stoic leader becomes face of a tragedy

The man who opened fire on two New Zealand mosques last week may have succeeded in killing 50 people, but the country's leader has promised to deny him the one thing he truly wanted: Notoriety.

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New Zealand PM vows to not say gunman's name

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed Parliament following the deadly terror attacks at two mosques. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Why you can't just eat one cookie

Have you ever found yourself staring at an empty bag of cookies you just devoured? Don't beat yourself up. Your brain is wired to eat that cookie -- and the next 10. It's as automatic a response as running away from a loud noise.

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Scientists say planet smells like rotten eggs

A new study suggests the atmosphere on the planet Uranus is composed of hydrogen sulfide, the same molecule that makes rotten eggs smell bad.

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The final supermoon of the year occurs as an asteroid zips close by

The third and final supermoon of the year will light up the sky on March 20, closing out a trifecta of supermoons for 2019 that began in January.

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Monday, 18 March 2019

Analysis: For Trump, old feuds burn bright



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Fears for 500,000 people as Cyclone Idai nearly destroys Mozambique city, aid officials say

Fears are growing for more than 500,000 people in the Mozambique city of Beira, after aid agency officials warned that 90% of the area had been "destroyed" by Cyclone Idai.

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Chinese buyer bids record $1.4 million for racing pigeon

A Chinese buyer bid more than $1.4 million for a prized Belgian racing pigeon in an "unprecedented" sale, according to the auctioneer that organized the sale.

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US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren holds town hall



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World's most expensive cities to live in

The most expensive cities in the world have been revealed -- and the No. 1 spot belongs not to one singly city, but to three destinations.

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Yellow Vest protesters to be banned from Champs Elysées

France will ban "yellow vest" rallies in some areas of the country after violence that erupted during Saturday's demonstration in Paris.

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A meteor exploded in the Earth's atmosphere with 10 times the energy of the Hiroshima atomic bomb

While you were living your life on December 18th, 2018, a giant space rock exploded 16 miles above the Earth's surface, giving off 10 times the energy of the atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima. No big deal.

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Why terrorists kill: The striking similarities between the New Zealand and Pulse nightclub shooters

The decision to kill innocent civilians who are strangers -- whether you are a jihadist terrorist or a white nationalist militant -- can never be easily explained, but there does seem to be a common profile for "lone actor" Western terrorists today, irrespective of their ideology.

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Kellyanne Conway's husband is trying to tell the public Trump is mentally ill. She doesn't agree

Her husband believes President Donald Trump's mental condition is deteriorating. Kellyanne Conway, Trump's top White House counselor, disagrees.

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Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Idai rips across southern Africa

Hundreds of people are feared dead as Cyclone Idai rips through countries in southern Africa including Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique.

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Apple Watch app could detect life-threatening irregular heartbeat, study says

Has a new bar been set for wearable technologies? An Apple Watch may detect heart rate irregularities that subsequent medical tests confirm to be atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary findings from a new study. AFib is often undiagnosed since it might not cause noticeable symptoms, but it contributes to 130,000 deaths and 750,000 hospitalizations in the United States each year.

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Fan violence, firebombs and teargas force Greek derby to be abandoned

A league game between Greek football giants Panathinaikos and Olympiakos had to be abandoned after 70 minutes on Sunday as fans clashed with both players and police.

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Schools closed as firefighters continue battling blaze at Texas chemical storage facility

A fire burning overnight at a chemical storage facility in suburban Houston shut down schools and a state highway as the blaze spread to eight tanks containing gas, oil and chemicals, officials said Monday.

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Could 'adopted Welshman' Warren Gatland coach the All Blacks?

Any doubts as to whether Warren Gatland is amongst rugby's greatest ever coaches have effectively been put to bed over the past few weeks as Wales surged to a third Six Nations grand slam under the New Zealander's guidance.

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Asian airlines named the cleanest in the world in Skytrax survey

Ever wonder how clean the airline seat you're sitting in is? A new survey has dished the dirt on which carriers offer the most pristine experiences for fliers.

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Police identify Utrecht shooting suspect



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Lambs born from world's oldest stored semen

Scientists in Australia have set a new record by using the world's oldest known viable semen to impregnate dozens of merino sheep.

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JPMorgan Chase is investing $350 million to get workers ready for the future

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon talks a lot about the need to train workers for the jobs of the future. Now the bank says it will spend $350 million over the next five years to make it happen.

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Lionel Messi applauded by rival fans after 'extraordinary' hattrick

Sometimes, a football great has to be applauded -- even if he has helped put your team to the sword.

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The world's most historic airport hotel

Airport hotel. The words alone are enough to make travelers cringe.

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Germany's two biggest banks are discussing a merger

Germany's two biggest banks are discussing a merger that could result in a national champion capable of competing with Wall Street.

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How 34 recorded phone calls brought down the college admissions scam

Rick Singer called up his client, the wealthy parent of a college student, and went into his prepared lines.

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Sugary drinks linked to higher risk of premature death, especially for women

Frequent consumption of sugary drinks such as sodas, sports drinks and juice is linked to an increased risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and, to a lesser extent, from cancer, according to new research.

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How to prevent food allergies in children

Giving a baby a new food to try is fun, and it should be. The only concerns parents should have: finding their phones fast enough to document the funny faces and cleaning up the mess that might follow. Yet in recent years, scientific evidence has accumulated quickly on what foods to introduce when and how to best prevent allergies -- leaving parents to keep track of it all.

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Actress' old comments resurface during scandal

CNN's Randi Kaye reports on Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman's past remarks on parenting and their daughters before the college admissions scam fallout.

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Sunday, 17 March 2019

Scientist, age 90, still dreaming of resurrecting a woolly mammoth

Even in retirement, 90-year-old Akira Iritani still dreamed of resurrecting the prehistoric woolly mammoth.

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Two die at St. Patrick's Day event at Northern Ireland hotel

Two people have died and a number have been injured at a St. Patrick's Day event at a hotel in Northern Ireland, according to police.

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Live updates: Major New Zealand website halts sales of semi-automatic guns



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Investigators find 'similarities' between Ethiopian and Lion Air crashes, official says



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Architect Frank Gehry unveils the home he built for himself



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Saturday, 16 March 2019

Biden almost announces he's running

As his 2020 decision looms, former Vice President Joe Biden walked right up to the edge of declaring a presidential run Saturday night in front of an encouraging home state crowd.

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Man to be charged in killing of reputed Gambino crime boss

A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of reputed New York crime boss Francesco "Frank" Cali, the New York Police Department said Saturday.

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How the attack unfolded



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Real Madrid wins first game of Zinedine Zidane's second spell

Zinedine Zidane began his second spell in charge of Real Madrid with victory after Isco and Gareth Bale scored in a 2-0 win against Celta Vigo Saturday.

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Wales clinch Grand Slam with Ireland win



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World's greatest ski racer ponders retirement

She's ski racing's undoubted new queen, but Mikaela Shiffrin finished the slalom season in regal fashion with victory in the final race in Andorra.

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Blind runner and guide dog trio to make marathon history

Thomas Panek and his running guide dogs Westley, Waffle and Gus will make history on Sunday in the 2019 New York City Half Marathon.

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'Flintstones House' angers neighborhood

Northern California neighborhood officials and residents complain about new additions made to the "Flintstones House," which include dinosaur statues.

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Meet the man who said 'No' to Netflix

For author Kevin Kwan, there wasn't a better place to premiere the film adaptation of his book, "Crazy Rich Asians," than Los Angeles' Chinese Theatre. For more than 90 years, it has stood as a symbol of the dreamy elegance of Hollywood. With its Chinese artifacts and architecture, the building is also a symbol of another side of Hollywood — one that has appropriated Asian culture and customs for American audiences.

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Which European city is the most affordable to visit?

What are your priorities when you're planning a European city break? Good food? Culture galore? Interesting history?

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He fled Afghanistan to escape violence, only to watch a man die in his arms in Christchurch



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Friday, 15 March 2019

Investigators are scrambling to solve a mystery just miles from the US-Mexico border

Masked gunmen barged onto a bus in northern Mexico, carrying a list of names.

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A beach a day: Antigua boasts a year's worth of sunny spots

365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It's a motto that's used repeatedly, like a badge of honor.

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Meet the man who dyes the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day

On St. Patrick's Day, Tom Rowan will do the same thing he has done that day for the past 56 years: He'll make the Chicago River run green.

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A brigade of beagles helps the US save billions at America's busiest airports

Meet America's newest, and cutest, federal officers: a band of rescued beagles known as Chipper, Marlee, Chaze and Cardie.

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Trump signs first veto of his presidency

President Donald Trump on Friday vetoed legislation attempting to strike down his declaration of a national emergency at the southern border during an Oval Office event from the White House.

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World Cup 2022: FIFA says 48-team tournament 'feasible'

A decision on whether to increase the size of the 2022 World Cup from 32 to 48 teams will be made in June, the head of football's world governing body FIFA has said.

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George Michael's art collection raises $14.6 million at auction

Thousands of George Michael fans lined up around the block to see the late singer's impressive art collection, before it sold at auction raising more than £11 million ($14,597,000) for charity.

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How the terrorist attack in Christchurch was designed for social media



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Three or more eggs a day increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says

It's been debated for years: Are eggs good or bad for you? People who eat three or four eggs a day -- or any equivalent of 300 mg of dietary cholesterol -- have a higher risk of both heart disease and early death compared to those who eat fewer eggs, new research finds.

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Snark Park: Interactive art 'theme park' opens in New York

When they established design studio Snarkitecture in 2008, Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen set out to reimagine the relationship between art and architecture, while encouraging the public to approach their spaces with the curiosity of children.

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Diagnosing dead artists by their work

"Doctors love to play at diagnosis," admitted Dr. Michael F. Marmor, a Stanford University ophthalmology professor and author of several books about artists and eyesight. Most physicians reserve their diagnoses for patients, but there is a subculture of medical professionals fascinated by the health problems of famous, dead artists -- and how they affected their work.

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