Thursday, 31 October 2019

Measles wipe immune system's memory of other illnesses, studies find

Measles can erase the immune system's memory, leaving us vulnerable to diseases we were previously protected against, new research has found.

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Beloved Indian YouTuber Grandpa Kitchen dies. Millions watched him make epic meals for orphans

Beloved Indian YouTuber Narayana Reddy, known for his mega-sized outdoor cooking, has died, his family said. He was 73.

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This is what changed Adam Schiff's mind on impeachment

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks to House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) about where he expects the impeachment inquiry to go from here.

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'Friends' Thanksgiving episodes are coming to movie theaters

There's no Thanksgiving like Friendsgiving -- and this month, "Friends" fans will be able to watch all the show's Thanksgiving episodes in movie theaters.

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The reason Mark Zuckerberg's comments are laughable

In the course of Mark Zuckerberg's back and forth with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last week, the New York congresswoman asked him: "So you won't take down lies or you will take down lies? I think that's just a pretty simple yes or no?" Zuckerberg refused the bait contained in the word "lies" and responded, "people should be able to see for themselves what politicians that they may or may not vote for are saying."

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So what's wrong with UK elections in December?

It's finally happening. Three and a half years after the UK sent itself into Brexit-induced political paralysis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to break through by calling an election in December.

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Dramatic images show impact of deadly earthquakes in Philippines

At least 14 people have died after a series of earthquakes rattled the southern Philippines.

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A teenager admitted to killing a 10-year-old girl. But in China, he can't be charged

The alleged murder of a 10-year-old girl by a 13-year-old boy in China has raised questions over the country's criminal responsibility laws after it was announced the suspect cannot be charged.

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Pompeo says Chinese Communist Party wants 'international domination'

The Chinese Communist Party wants "international domination" and has embarked on a "global campaign" to sway countries to their side, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.

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Trump administration considers adding more countries to travel ban list

Trump administration officials are discussing adding more countries to the travel ban list, two sources tell CNN, potentially expanding the controversial ban that has been criticized as discriminating against Muslims.

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There are more than 10 fires currently burning in California

Firefighters in California have been batting numerous blazes non-stop, trying to save millions of people and homes from the flames.

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Facebook denied financial services opportunities to women and older people, lawsuit alleges

Facebook is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly denying people financial services products based on age and gender.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual abuse charges

A third accuser has emerged in the Cuba Gooding Jr. sexual misconduct case. Gooding has now been charged by police in three separate incidents, on three separate dates, involving three separate accusers in New York.

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Vulnerable Democrats face new challenge

One after the other, almost every Democrat in tough House races across the country voted on Thursday to establish the rules for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, despite Republican predictions it will end their political careers.

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Keystone Pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota

Part of the Keystone 1 Pipeline in North Dakota was shut down after a leak of about 9,120 barrels of oil -- 383,040 gallons -- was discovered, TC Energy company said in a statement.

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Convicted rapist mistakenly released from prison has been captured more than 600 miles away

A convicted rapist who was released in error from a Georgia prison last week has been captured more than 600 miles away, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.

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Hurricane-force winds continue to stoke the more than 20 Southern California wildfires

Hurricane-force winds are expected to continue in Southern California Thursday, fanning the flames of fires throughout the region.

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Pentagon releases first Baghdadi raid footage



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See dramatic first images from Baghdadi raid

The Pentagon has released images of the two-hour nighttime raid against ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria.

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North Korea fired 2 unidentified projectiles, South Korea says

North Korea fired two "unidentified projectile" into the waters between South Korea and Japan on Thursday afternoon, the South Korean government said in a statement.

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Authorities now suspect foul play in the disappearance of UFC fighter's daughter

The disappearance of 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard is now being pursued as a criminal investigation in Alabama and foul play is suspected, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes told CNN.

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Frozen moss reveals fatal final journey of 5,300-year-old ice mummy

Fresh clues have emerged about the final journey of a European glacier mummy shot dead by an arrow before his body was preserved in ice for thousands of years.

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Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner agree to merge in mega auto deal

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA Group have announced the terms of a merger that would create a new trans-Atlantic automaking giant with roughly 410,000 employees and combined revenues of $190 billion.

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46 dead after gas cylinder explosion sparks fire on Pakistan train

At least 46 people have died after a gas canister exploded in a train in Pakistan, authorities said.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Erin Burnett: This upcoming testimony should worry Trump

CNN's Erin Burnett points out key details from Lt. Col. Alexander Vindmand's testimony and lays out the importance of the upcoming testimony from former national security adviser John Bolton, who was invited to testify behind closed doors by Democratic House impeachment investigators.

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Hong Kong falls into recession after a decade

After five months of anti-government protests, Hong Kong has fallen into recession for the first time in a decade. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports on the deepening economic pain in the city and meets a business owner forced to shut down her store after sales plunged 90%.

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Here's what it's like as California wildfires rage

CNN's Bill Weir reports outside the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, as a wildfire rages amid massive winds.

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How one woman left the white supremicist movement

Samantha used to be an active recruiter for a white supremacist group. Here's why she left.

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WWE is holding its first women's match in Saudi Arabia

Though Saudi Arabia has received global scrutiny for limiting women's rights, the WWE is set to hold its first women's wrestling match in the country.

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Here's how Skittles are made

In a Mars Wrigley plant in Yorkville, Illinois, Skittles are transformed from chewy "taffy" to the iconic colorful candies. Watch how it happens.

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Impeachment drive gains momentum at critical juncture

An impeachment net is fast closing around President Donald Trump, with the House of Representatives poised to cast its highly symbolic first vote Thursday in the Democratic bid to oust the President.

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Dominos has put bubble tea bubbles on a pizza and people don't hate it

It might be the ultimate meeting of eastern and western cuisine -- Taiwan's famous bubble tea as a topping on a Domino's pizza.

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World Series Game 7: Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals but the home team has lost every game

You could almost say the Washington Nationals have the Houston Astros right where they want them.

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Samsung profits plunge 56% but strong smartphone sales offer a boost

Samsung's operating profit plunged 56% in the third quarter compared to last year as the company continues to struggle with sluggish demand for memory chips. But the company said chip sales should pick up in 2020, drawing a line under the prolonged industry downturn.

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Bartender wins $50,000 after getting a lottery ticket for a tip

A bartender in Missouri got a massive tip when a customer left her a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000.

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Dog the Bounty Hunter pays tribute to his late wife on her birthday

Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman took a few moments on social media to remember his late wife Beth Chapman on what would have been her 52nd birthday.

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'Wizard rock' stolen from national park

A 1-ton boulder disappeared from the side of a highway in Arizona's Prescott National Forest. Now, Forest officials are reaching out to the public for help recovering the hefty loot.

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Missing sharks mystery stuns scientist

Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone?

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Barack Obama has a message about being politically woke

Former President Barack Obama discusses political purity during the third annual Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago.

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This footballer was racially abused by a fan ... then banned for six matches

"We got awarded a penalty ... and I heard shouts: 'You black b******,'" Linford Harris recalls.

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Messi eclipses Ronaldo's club goal tally after scoring twice for Barcelona

In their ongoing battle to break records -- and outdo each other -- Lionel Messi went one up on Cristiano Ronaldo. Or make that two up, actually.

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UK heads for election in bid to break Brexit deadlock



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'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'House of the Dragon,' coming to HBO

HBO is now home to "House of the Dragon."

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Ricky Martin welcomed a fourth child into his family

It's a boy!

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Thai King fires palace bedroom guards for 'violent conduct' and adultery

Thailand's King has fired four more palace officials, the latest in a series of high profile public dismissals that include his own royal consort.

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'Inherit the red gene': China issues Xi-focused morality guidelines

Chinese citizens have been urged to "inherit the red gene" by following new morality rules which use President Xi Jinping's eponymous political thought as a guiding principle.

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Rising sea levels threaten hundreds of millions -- and it's much worse than we thought

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are at risk of losing their homes as entire cities sink under rising seas over the next three decades, according to researchers.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Live-streamer missing after fall climbing Japan's Mount Fuji

Authorities in Japan are searching for a man who appeared to fall in the middle of a live-streamed ascent of Mount Fuji on Monday.

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UN members issue dueling statements over China's treatment of Uyghurs

Two groups of United Nations member states issued dueling statements over China's treatment of the predominantly Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang, highlighting a global divide on Beijing's human rights record.

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Why tiny island's residents want to ditch Australia for New Zealand

Norfolk Island is a tiny landmass of about 1,800 people in the South Pacific, about 500 miles (800 km) from the nearest country.

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Iraq on edge after al-Sadr calls for removal of prime minister

One of Iraq's leading Shiite clerics and powerful politicians has called on other parties to back him in removing Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi after weeks of protests.

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Ghost hunters say this is their biggest fear. And it has nothing to do with ghosts

David Schrader is creeping through the darkened hallways of the most-haunted house in America, looking for trouble.

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The secret to luring Chinese travelers

Shelling out $277 billion worldwide in 2018, Chinese travelers are the world's top tourism spenders.

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Bankrupt Forever 21 is closing 200 stores

As part of its restructuring after filing for bankruptcy last month, Forever 21 will close 200 stores, leaving the fast-fashion chain with a smaller footprint to help it emerge from Chapter 11.

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California fires force thousands to evacuate across the state

The Getty fire broke out in the early morning of October 28th in Los Angeles while Northern California is still battling the Kincade fire, which has forced hundreds of thousands of evacuations.

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Internet hails military dog that chased Baghdadi a hero

Put that hero dog on the 20 dollar bill! CNN's Jeanne Moos celebrates the dog that chased ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Dogs have been in the military since 600 BC. And they do some serious work

This week, President Donald Trump shared a declassified photo of a military working dog that was injured during the weekend raid that took down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria.

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Dave Chappelle says comedy 'saved my life' as he accepts award

Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, considered the highest accolade in comedy. Many entertainers paid tribute to the comedian.

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Massive sinkhole swallows up a stopped city bus

A massive sinkhole opened up underneath a city bus while it was sitting at a red light in downtown Pittsburgh. Officials say the two people on the bus were able to make it safely off the incapacitated vehicle.

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The Japanese pensioners playing rugby

The Rugby World Cup has seen rugby fever sweep across Japan as a whole new generation of Japanese rugby fans have been inspired by the incredible exploits of the country's national team, the Brave Blossoms.

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Dad makes epic costume for son with cerebral palsy

Tom Hardy spent nearly 100 hours to make an elaborate Halloween costume for his son who has cerebral palsy, autism and who is nonverbal.

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Has the great white shark really vanished from Cape Town's waters?

The squat clump of rock barely qualifies as an island. It is even hard to make it out from the shoreline of Cape Town's False Bay.

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How Murdoch's many Suns play to both sides of Brexit

On September 5, as the UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn brawled in Parliament over Brexit and when to hold a general election, The Sun newspaper took a predictable stance, attacking Corbyn. Alongside an image of Corbyn's face superimposed on the body of a chicken, the headline said "Corbyn clucks up Brexit! Is THIS the most dangerous chicken in Britain?"

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong banned from running in local election

One of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists has been barred from running in upcoming district council elections, as anti-government protests continue to rock the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

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Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks

"S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.

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A British tourist was snorkeling in Australia when a shark bit off his foot

Two British tourists were injured in a shark attack in northeastern Australia on Tuesday morning, with one losing his foot.

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A teenager stole an endangered lemur from a zoo. Now he's been sentenced to federal prison

A 19-year-old man was sentenced to three months in federal prison for breaking into a California zoo and stealing an endangered Lemur.

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Huawei and ZTE could lose what little business they have in the United States

The US Federal Communications Commission wants to place more restrictions on Huawei and ZTE by barring companies that receive government money from purchasing equipment or services from the Chinese tech firms.

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US Air Force's mysterious space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit

The US Air Force's X-37B space plane landed Sunday back on Earth after spending 780 days in orbit, the longest mission in the mysterious military test program's history.

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Monday, 28 October 2019

Indian toddler Sujith Wilson dies after days trapped in well

A two-year-old boy trapped 26 meters (88 feet) down a well since last Friday, sparking a major rescue attempt that captivated India, has died.

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The changing Democratic electorate could upend Iowa's role in 2020

The pilgrimage of all the leading 2020 Democratic contenders to Des Moines this Friday for a state party dinner testifies to the outsized influence Iowa continues to wield in the presidential nominating process. The paradox is that the candidates' focus on Iowa is increasing even as the state's odds of predicting the nomination's winner may be shrinking.

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Father of missing backpacker Amelia Bambridge fears she's been kidnapped

The father of a 21-year-old British woman who disappeared after a beach party on a Cambodian island fears she has been kidnapped.

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Fresh unrest erupts in Chile despite President Pinera's Cabinet reshuffle

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera replaced his Cabinet Monday following days of violent protests that have paralyzed the country, seen the military return to the streets, and led to the deaths of at least 20 people.

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A new California wildfire burns in LA as many face days without power

Spurred by historic winds, several wildfires burned in California on Monday, causing evacuations and power outages in parts of the state.

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Grandfather charged in death of toddler on cruise ship

The grandfather of a toddler who fell to her death on a cruise ship in July has been charged with negligent homicide in her death, Puerto Rican authorities said.

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Stuck in an airport for almost two weeks, Iranian beauty queen says she will be killed if she is deported

An Iranian beauty queen who has spent almost two weeks inside Manila's international airport says she will be killed if she is sent back home and is seeking asylum in the Philippines.

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US-China trade progress is giving global markets some hope

Asian markets mostly climbed Tuesday, following all-time highs on Wall Street.

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Washington crowd boos President Trump at World Series

When President Donald Trump appeared on the videoboard during a World Series game at Nationals Park, the crowd supplied both boos and cheers. Some chanted "lock him up."

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84-year-old man arrested after two seriously hurt in French mosque attack

An 84-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired near a mosque in southwestern France, officials said.

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Cop mistakes son for intruder, shoots him

An off-duty Texas police officer shot his adult son after mistaking him for an intruder in his home. CNN affiliate KTVT has more.

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Two Southwest pilots live streamed video from a plane's bathroom to the cockpit, flight attendants' lawsuit alleges

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says two pilots live streamed video from a hidden camera in a commercial airliner's lavatory to an iPad in the cockpit, a lawsuit says.

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Girlfriend charged in Boston College student's death after telling him 'hundreds of times' to kill himself, prosecutors say

The girlfriend of a Boston College student who died by suicide in May repeatedly texted him to do so during their relationship, Massachusetts prosecutors said in announcing involuntary manslaughter charges against her.

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A jury awarded $20M to a police officer who said he was told to tone down his 'gayness'

A jury has awarded nearly $20 million to a police officer in Missouri who alleged that his department discriminated against him over his sexual orientation and said he was told to "tone down your gayness."

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First international flights take off from mammoth new airport

Beijing's much-hyped Daxing International Airport (PKX) has now lived up to its name with the first flights departing to foreign climes.

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EU grants UK a flexible Brexit extension



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Hong Kong is in a technical recession as five months of protests take a toll

Hong Kong is headed for recession, as five months of protests send tourism and retail numbers plunging.

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Sunday, 27 October 2019

Alberto Fernandez declares victory in Argentina election

Argentine President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat to his center-left rival Alberto Fernandez late Sunday after the first round of voting in the country's closely fought election.

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Young Vietnamese workers risking life and death on 'the line' to Europe



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Officer shoots his son after mistaking him for an intruder

A Texas police officer shot his adult son Saturday, thinking he was an intruder.

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Australia's 'Wolf Creek' serial killer dies without ever confessing to seven murders

The notorious Australian serial killer who inspired the horror film "Wolf Creek" has died after more than 20 years in jail, without confessing to any of the seven murders he was convicted for.

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Medieval masterpiece found in French kitchen sells for over $26M

A lost 13th-century masterpiece has sold for almost 24.2 million Euros ($26.8 million), just months after it was found hanging in a French kitchen.

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Kyoto's Gion neighborhood cracks down on photography

Kyoto's historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior.

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'Joker' becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film ever

"Joker," the gritty comic book film about the origins of the crazed Batman villain, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.

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With Manny Pacquiao's help, Alibaba founder Jack Ma challenges Floyd Mayweather to a fight

China's richest man says he's ready to take on The Money Team.

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Asian markets open higher as HSBC and pork producer WH Group are set to report earnings

Asian stocks moved higher on Monday, boosted by a bit of trade optimism.

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Lebanon is at a crossroads between a new start or a return to unrest

Daylight filters through a large gap at the back of an abandoned cinema in central Beirut. The silhouetted figures of protesters gather on the steps to listen to a political talk by Charbel Nahas.

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Tiger Woods ties record for most PGA Tour titles with 82nd win in Japan

Tiger Woods made history Sunday after he won the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan, making it his 82nd career win on the PGA Tour.

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Trump's self-congratulatory end zone victory dance

In the coming days, President Donald Trump is likely to continue making direct comparisons between the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the killing of Osama bin Laden eight years ago. After all, Trump's presidency seems in large part to be dictated by either undoing or trying to outdo what President Barack Obama accomplished.

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Protesters in Lebanon formed a human chain across the entire country

Protesters across Lebanon joined hands on Sunday to form a human chain that connected the country's north and south, a symbolic display of national unity during a period of political turmoil.

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Lyft is offering free rides so that people can go to job interviews

Lyft announced a new initiative that will give riders free or discounted rides to job interviews and during the first three weeks of employment.

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A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida

A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.

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Conway to reporter: Cut the crap

In a phone call released by the Washington Examiner, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway berates a reporter for mentioning her husband, George Conway, a known critic of President Donald Trump.

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Man wins $200,000 lottery prize on the way to his last chemo treatment

A man on his way to his last chemotherapy treatment won a $200,000 lottery prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.

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Man in MAGA hat sprays Trump protesters with bear repellent

A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat blasted anti-Trump protesters on Santa Monica Pier with bear repellent.

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'SNL's' best impressions of political figures

From President George W. Bush to Hillary Clinton, "Saturday Night Live" has pulled no punches when it comes to impressions of people in politics.

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Congresswoman resigns amid allegations of improper relationships with staffers

Democratic Rep. Katie Hill of California on Sunday announced her resignation from Congress amid allegations she engaged in improper relationships with staffers in her office and on her congressional campaign.

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14-month-old baby wakes from coma and smiles at dad

As 14-month-old baby Michael began to wake up from a five-day coma, he recognized his dad and smiled in the precious way that only babies can.

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Hamilton's sixth F1 title kept on ice

Lewis Hamilton's sixth Formula One title was kept on ice despite a hard-fought victory at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday.

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NASA posts a photo of the sun looking like a giant flaming jack-o'-lantern

If you thought the super blood wolf moon was scary, you haven't seen what the sun is capable of.

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Sunday sadness is real, here's how to battle the blues

Is the end of your weekend filled with dread of the work week ahead? Yes, Sunday blues are real for many of us but you don't have to give in to despair. Fight back with these tips.

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Top US envoy once dodged bullets for his country. Now he's dodging Trump attacks

Three veterans who served with Ambassador Bill Taylor, a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry who has come under attack by the President, defended him as a "man of honor," "public servant" and "role model" in interviews with CNN.

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Lies, lies, lies: How Trump's fiction gets more dramatic over time

President Donald Trump told a story in January about the farmers, ranchers and builders who stood behind him at a 2017 event where he signed an executive order to weaken an Obama-era environmental regulation.

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South Africa edges past Wales to reach third Rugby World Cup final

South Africa defeated Wales 19-16 in a pulsating Rugby World Cup encounter to reach its third final.

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The week a royal rift broke beyond palace walls

It was billed as a behind-the-scenes look at their recent royal tour in southern Africa. Instead the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's documentary confirmed what many had suspected for quite some time: a rift within the royal family.

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Two people killed and at least 10 others injured in Texas shooting

Two people were killed and at least 10 others injured in a shooting in Greenville, Texas, Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks said.

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Pilots live streamed video from plane's bathroom to cockpit, flight attendants' lawsuit alleges

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says two pilots live streamed video from a hidden camera in a commercial airliner's lavatory to an iPad in the cockpit, a lawsuit says.

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This phone scam has resulted in millions of dollars lost to hackers. Here's how to avoid it

Pieter Gunst, 34, received what he thought was a credible phone call from his bank. But in a matter of minutes, Gunst realized the call was anything but after he had nearly handed over the keys to his account.

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WashPost: Company with ties to Trump's brother awarded government contract

A company with ties to President Donald Trump's brother was awarded a $33 million government contract earlier this year, and a rival bidder filed a complaint alleging potential favoritism in the bidding process, The Washington Post reported Saturday.

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Trump ordered Mattis to 'screw Amazon' on Pentagon contract, according to new book

A new biography of former Defense Secretary James Mattis reports President Donald Trump personally got involved in who would win a major $10 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Pentagon, according to the website Task & Purpose, which writes about military issues,

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SNL has Baldwin's Trump meets his supporters

"Saturday Night Live" opened this week's episode with Alec Baldwin reprising his role as President Trump. The NBC variety show had Baldwin's commander in chief holding one of his rallies.

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How to up your photo game during Diwali

Diwali is the holiday of every Instagrammer's dreams.

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Saturday, 26 October 2019

How ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi became a feared preacher of hate

A preacher of hate. The instigator and inspirer of some of the most hideous acts of violence ever put to video. An elusive fugitive, hunted by drones, only once seen in public. The perverter of Islam with a nauseatingly infectious ideology that had a greater lure to a disenfranchised minority than anything comparable since the 1970s.

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US military targeted ISIS leader al-Baghdadi in a raid on Saturday

The US military targeted the leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in a raid in northwest Syria on Saturday, according to a senior US defense official. The CIA assisted in locating the ISIS leader, the official said.

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A custody battle between parents who disagree on the gender of their 7-year-old draws attention of Texas politicians

A Dallas judge has ruled that both parents should have joint custody of a 7-year-old whose gender identity became central to their court battle, which drew attention from politicians across Texas.

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Kurt Cobain's green cardigan was sold for a record-breaking $334,000

Kurt Cobain's vintage, olive-green cardigan is not only legendary, it's now record-breaking.

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Deadly protests roil Ethiopia as Nobel winner's backers and critics clash

At least 67 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in protests in Ethiopia over the last few days, the police commissioner for the Oromia region told CNN on Saturday.

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UK police charge man over 39 dead bodies found in truck

A man has been charged by police investigating the deaths of 39 people found dead in a truck trailer outside of London.

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Death toll in Iraq protests climbs to 48 since Friday

At least 48 people have died as protests intensify in Iraq, with security forces using tear gas and live bullets to repel demonstrators Saturday, a member of the Independent High Commission for Human Rights of Iraq told CNN.

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'My whole life I've fought for justice': Kamala Harris hits back at Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Friday that she'd skip the "Second Step Presidential Justice Forum" at Benedict College in South Carolina -- setting off President Donald Trump's ire when she said that it was because he received an award for criminal justice reform.

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New VAR controversy as Manchester City cuts gap to Liverpool

Defending champion Manchester City closed to within three points of English Premier League leader Liverpool with a comprehensive 3-0 win over promoted Aston Villa Saturday as a fresh row brewed over the use of VAR.

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'It's all quite devastating': Documenting the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice



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Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.

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Five badass women of the leading Democratic presidential campaigns: No longer 'token women' with seats at the table

Anita Dunn remembers a time in politics when it was almost unheard-of for women to be running political campaigns. Susan Estrich was Michael Dukakis' campaign manager in 1988, but she was an anomaly until 2000, when Dunn and another woman, Gina Glantz, ran the Bill Bradley campaign.

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Bear attacks handler during circus act

Video shows the moment a bear attacked its handler during a circus show in Russia.

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Every year she turns giant pumpkins into celebs. This year, she chose Rudy Giuliani and the Joker

It's enough to raise eyebrows and pop your eyes out.

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Comedian calls out Harvey Weinstein during live show

Harvey Weinstein was out at a New York comedy show when a performer and an audience member confronted him.

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The UK has messed up Brexit. Now Boris Johnson is trapped in hell



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Impeachment witness asks federal judge to decide if he is obliged to testify



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No one believed him when he said he hadn't been drinking. Then researchers found his body was producing alcohol

When a man in North Carolina was pulled over on suspicion of driving drunk, police didn't believe him when he said he hadn't had any alcohol.

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Lebanon is at a crossroads between a new start or a return to unrest

Daylight filters through a large gap at the back of an abandoned cinema in central Beirut. The silhouetted figures of protesters gather on the steps to listen to a political talk by Charbel Nahas.

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'It's all quite devastating': Documenting the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice

The Arctic is heating twice as fast as the global average. Sea ice is rapidly shrinking, changing the delicate composition of one of the world's most pristine ecosystems and the traditional way of life that indigenous communities have preserved for hundreds of years.

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K-pop star finishes military service

For over a year and a half, one of the biggest names in K-pop hasn't been releasing any music -- he's been performing military service, which is compulsory for all men in South Korea.

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Friday, 25 October 2019

Father of Vietnamese woman believed dead in Essex truck: Smugglers said this was a 'safe route'

Nguyen Thi Phong and Pham Van Thin live in a small house in Nghen, a town in Vietnam's Ha Tinh province. It has a corrugated metal roof, propped up on loose bricks, and a Vietnamese flag flies outside.

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Investigators spread blame in Lion Air crash, but mostly fault Boeing and FAA

The improper design and certification of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, coupled with an overwhelmed flight crew battling a malfunctioning system they could not properly identify, led to the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 in October, according to a report by Indonesian authorities.

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Ahead of Diwali, New Delhi residents fear they'll be choking on smog instead of celebrating

People across India are preparing for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. They're selling colorful lamps, cleaning and decorating homes, and buying clothes for the celebrations.

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Thursday, 24 October 2019

Amazon is delivering your packages faster, and that's tanking its profits

Amazon is spending heavily to keep growing — and that appears to be making investors nervous.

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China is trying to bring America to its knees, Trump trade adviser says

The US-China trade war is rocking America's manufacturing industry. It's denting profits for major companies like Hasbro and Caterpillar. And farmers are hurting badly.

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Crowds surge up Uluru on eve of climbing ban

If you ban it, they will come. That's the case at Uluru, the sacred red rock in Australia's Northern Territory, where tourists flocked to make a final ascent before a permanent ban on climbing.

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Barr's investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe is now a criminal investigation

Attorney General William Barr's probe into the intelligence and origins of the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation is now a criminal investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Chinese team disqualified for 'extensive cheating' at Military World Games

A Chinese team has been kicked out of its own Military World Games after other countries alerted judges to "extensive cheating" by the hosts.

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SoftBank's stock is having its worst week in nearly three months

SoftBank's stock is having its worst week since early August.

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Trump is about to give Putin another gift

Another critical legacy of the post-Cold War era may be on the verge of biting the dust now that President Donald Trump's administration is planning to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies, which allows member states to conduct unarmed surveillance over one another's territories and helps verify arms control agreements. Watching Trump drive a stake through the heart of this treaty should be quite a pleasant prospect for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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A brush fire in Southern California exploded to over 3,000 acres in just a few hours

A wildfire is burning out of control north of Los Angeles, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes, fire officials said.

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Cage-to-plate: Hanoi's most popular snake restaurant beckons adventurous diners

Hungry parties can order the cobra, but diners with more moderate appetites will probably want to select a smaller snake from Nguyen Van Duc, a popular restaurant in Le Mat -- aka "Snake Village."

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Why would people from the world's second-biggest economy risk their lives to sneak into the UK?

The deaths of 39 Chinese people found in a truck in a UK industrial park this week has sparked horror and revulsion around the world.

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Southeast Asia's tallest skyscraper to open following 1MDB scandal setback

Southeast Asia's tallest skyscraper is set to open its doors more than four years after allegations emerged against the scandal-ridden state fund that first backed its construction.

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A high school athlete ran her personal best but was disqualified for her hijab

After crossing the finish line, a high school athlete's runner's high soon turned into a broken heart.

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Ex-US 'Apprentice' contestant shared allegations of Trump's sexual assault in 2011, court filing states

Summer Zervos, the former "Apprentice" contestant who has accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in 2007, presented evidence Thursday in a new court filing to back up her claims.

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Houston Astros fire executive Brandon Taubman over outburst at reporters

A Houston Astros executive accused of verbally accosting female journalists has been fired, the team said.

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Gaming star Shroud is leaving Twitch for Microsoft's Mixer

Competition between Amazon's livestreaming platform Twitch and Microsoft's Mixer is heating up. Mega Twitch star Shroud announced Thursday he will stream exclusively on Mixer, starting at 8PM ET.

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A hunter was gored by the deer he thought he shot and killed

An experienced Arkansas hunter was found severely injured in the woods Tuesday night, his body riddled with antler puncture wounds. He later died.

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Another round of intentional power shutoffs hits California as frustration grows

California's largest utility started yet another round of intentional power cuts to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires, frustrating residents two weeks after it left nearly 1 million customers in the dark for days.

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Painting stolen by the Nazis before WWII recovered from a New York museum

A painting that has been in a New York museum for decades has been recovered by the FBI because the Nazis stole it from a Jewish family that fled Germany before World War II.

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Trump suggests Kurds relocate as US considers deploying armored vehicles to protect oil fields

President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday that the US military would continue securing oil fields in Syria while also suggesting that America's onetime allies in the fight against ISIS, the Syrian Kurds, consider moving to the region that houses those oil fields, a move that would see them relocate from their traditional homelands to a desert area hundreds of miles away.

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Rose McGowan sues Harvey Weinstein for alleged campaign against her

One of Harvey Weinstein's most vocal accusers has filed suit against him and his former attorneys for allegedly attempting to discredit her rape claim against him.

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Why CEOs are paid so much

There is no shortage of headlines about CEOs getting paid seriously big money. Last week, for instance, it was revealed that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise, bringing his total compensation to nearly $43 million. And this summer Abigail Disney, an heir to the Disney fortune, publicly criticized CEO Bob Iger's $66 million pay package, which is more than 1,000 times the median pay of Disney employees.

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How Trump could be impeached

Democrats are discussing the scope and scale of potential articles of impeachment into President Donald Trump, lawmakers and aides tell CNN.

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Curiosity rover snaps new selfie while conducting a chemistry experiment

In between conducting scientific experiments on Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover paused to take a selfie.

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Controversial exhumation of fascist dictator's remains begins in Madrid

The exhumation of the remains of Spain's former dictator General Francisco Franco began Thursday.

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The man who saved the euro bows out amid 'unprecedented' dissent at Europe's central bank

In the final weeks of Mario Draghi's tenure as president of the European Central Bank, the challenges awaiting his successor, Christine Lagarde, have become increasingly clear.

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Actor opens up about son's drug addiction

Michael Douglas and his son, Cameron Douglas, open up about Cameron's struggle with drug addiction ahead of the release of his new book.

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16 people sentenced to death for student's murder

A court in Bangladesh has sentenced 16 people to death for the murder of a teenager who was set on fire after she reported sexual harassment.

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The 39 people found dead in a truck were Chinese, police say

British police have said that all 39 people who were found dead in a truck in a UK industrial park on Wednesday were Chinese nationals.

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Boris Johnson considers election amid Brexit chaos



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Humid, windy days worse for pain, says new study

Humid, windy days with low pressure make pain worse in those with long-term health conditions, according to new research.

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Airport built with no air traffic control tower

Standing tall over pretty much every airport in the world, a reassuring presence reminding us that planes are being guided safely along set paths, is the air traffic control tower.

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This 24-year-old just became a billionaire overnight

He's 24 years old. He parties with Rihanna and Bella Hadid. He watches basketball games with Yao Ming.

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Wednesday, 23 October 2019

A single grievance sent protesters to the streets, but wider discontent has kept them there

The demonstrations seemingly began with a single spark. In Chile it was a hike in metro fares. In Lebanon it was a tax on WhatsApp calls. In Hong Kong it was a proposed extradition bill.

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Kim Jong Un says his relationship with Donald Trump is 'special'

Kim Jong Un has praised his "special" relationship with US President Donald Trump, with one of North Korea's most respected diplomats telling state media the two leaders maintain "trust in each other."

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More cities in China to offer 144-hour visas

China has added new cities to its list of places that many foreign tourists can visit with easier-to-obtain short term visas.

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One town's flavor ban seemed to work to cut youth tobacco use

Limiting kids' access to flavored tobacco products like e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and cigars seems to work, according to a new study that looks at two towns that took different approaches to vaping in Massachusetts. That will come as good news to the governments that are adding more restrictions on flavors.

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Chile protests: Presidential apology fails to quell anger as death toll rises to 18

Protesters and police clashed once again in the Chilean capital Wednesday, after an apology from President Sebastian Pinera failed to temper escalating levels of violence on the streets which has so far led to at least 18 deaths.

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Catholic priests in Colorado sexually abused at least 166 children in the past 70 years

At least 166 children were victimized by dozens of Catholic priests in Colorado since 1950, a report released Wednesday says.

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SoftBank shares continue to fall after WeWork bailout

SoftBank shares continued to slide Thursday after the company announced its massive WeWork bailout.

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The skeletons of a woman and child were discovered under the Tower of London's chapel

Archaeologists unearthed two 500-year-old skeletons of a woman and child underneath the Tower of London's chapel, the curator of the Historic Royal Palaces announced.

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Four victim families reach a settlement with Boeing after Lion Air plane crash

Nearly a year after the Lion Air plane crash killed 189 people, four victim families reached a settlement with Boeing, the families' attorney tells CNN Business.

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He revolutionized how millions of people spend money in India. His next target: America

To say that Vijay Shekhar Sharma is ambitious is an understatement. The founder of Paytm, India's largest digital payments company, has already revolutionized the way 400 million people spend money — whether it's buying dinner, paying an electric bill or sending money to a friend.

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The man accused of running Asia's biggest drug trafficking syndicate has been revealed. Here's what needs to happen next

The Sam Gor syndicate and its leader, Tse Chi Lop, stand accused of running what is arguably the biggest drug-trafficking operation in Asia's history.

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Trump's lies on Syria were jaw-dropping

President Donald Trump stood in front of the microphone in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room and strafed the world with a barrage of lies and nonsensical, self-serving claims. We've seen it before, but the spectacle Trump served on Wednesday when he bragged and boasted about his great achievement in Syria was even more grotesque than usual, because he sought to paint what has been a calamity for America's Kurdish friends -- and for US standing in the world -- as a great personal triumph.

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Country singer reveals how she handles husband's infidelity

Country music singer Jana Kramer and her ex-nfl husband Mike Caussin open up about infidelity in their marriage during an interview on ABC's "Tamron Hall Show."

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Mom who went viral speaks out on shocking find that led to her warning to parents of white sons

Mother and writer Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don't pay attention to their online lives, white supremacists will. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.

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Aerial video shows scene where bodies were discovered

Police have launched a murder investigation in southeast England after 39 people were found dead in a truck container at an Essex industrial park. One of the victims was in their teens.

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Brexit delay is in the EU's hands as Johnson mulls election



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Murder probe underway after 39 bodies found in truck container in UK



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Singer bitten by rattle snake says he has no regrets

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with singer Mike Posner, who just finished his six-month trek across the United States. Watch "Full Circle" every weeknight at 5pm E.T.

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Even the pros don't know how to say 'quid pro quo'

"Quid pro quo," the term you can't escape (let alone pronounce). CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on mangling "quid pro quo."

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Flight attendants arrested in Miami airport after bringing in thousands in cash

Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.

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39 dead bodies found in UK truck container



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Tuesday, 22 October 2019

He's the murder suspect whose alleged crime sparked the Hong Kong protests. Now he's free -- but the unrest isn't stopping

Protests in Hong Kong have affected everything from esports and the NBA to arguments about free speech on Australian university campuses and the US-China trade war. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and basketball star Lebron James have all been pulled in.

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Dramatic deposition rocks Trump's impeachment defense

Democrats may have just unearthed their smoking gun and the quid pro quo in one fell swoop after the most consequential and dramatic turn yet in their impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump.

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Woman gives birth under extreme circumstance

A Texas woman gave birth to a miracle baby by candlelight while a tornado raged outside. Watch "Full Circle" every weeknight at 5pm E.T.

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Bailout could grant disgraced WeWork founder $1.7B golden parachute

SoftBank is bailing out WeWork in a deal that will give the Japanese tech company almost total ownership of the troubled office space startup. It will also give disgraced founder Adam Neumann a chance to walk away with a massive $1.7 billion payout.

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Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are two contrasting faces in the college admissions scam

As Felicity Huffman's time behind bars nears its end, Lori Loughlin's fate for her alleged role in the college admissions scandal is yet to be determined.

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5 explosive lines from Bill Taylor's statement

The top US diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor, testified behind closed doors Tuesday as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry led by House Democrats. In his opening statement, Taylor gave an account of his concern, beginning in August of this year, that the US relationship with Ukraine "was being fundamentally undermined by an irregular, informal channel of U.S. policy-making" led by President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani.

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Elaborate attempt to outsource murder ends in prison time

A Chinese court has sentenced six men over their part in a botched attempt to "outsource" a contract killing through an elaborate chain of intermediaries.

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Zuckerberg heads back to Capitol Hill with Facebook under more scrutiny than ever

A slew of policy changes this week at Facebook show how the social media giant can act decisively on pressing public policy matters — when it chooses to.

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Concussion in football: Temporary substitutions could be on the way

The image of Jan Vertonghen retching at the side of the pitch, barely able to keep his feet, was one that shocked viewers around the world and raised serious questions about football's concussion protocols.

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86-year-old arrested in 40-year murder case

After nearly four decades on the run, Walter James Mason, 86, has been arrested in connection with a decades-old murder case.

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These Trump photos posted on private Instagram raise eyebrows

The Wall Street Journal has uncovered photos on a private Instagram page that shows indicted Rudy Giuliani associate, Lev Parnas, with President Donald Trump and members of his family.

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How a dead whale gave new life to the debate over dams in the Pacific Northwest

One image was clear -- a dead orca calf being carried across the ocean by its apparently grief-stricken mother. The calf may well have died from malnutrition. The Southern Resident Killer Whales in its pod are facing a critical shortage of their main food source: fat, juicy salmon.

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Always is taking the female symbol off its packaging to be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary customers

Always sanitary products will remove the Venus symbol, historically used to represent the female sex, from its products to be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary customers.

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You might want to change the time of day you take your blood pressure medicine

You may want to take your blood pressure medicine at bedtime rather than when you get up in the morning, according to a study published Tuesday in the European Heart Journal.

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Chipotle's supply of carne asada is running low

Chipotle is expecting to run out of its popular new meat dish, carne asada, late next month or in early December — but it's not worried, the marinated steak has served its purpose.

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McDonald's shares fall 5% as competition heats up

Growth at McDonald's missed some expectations in the third quarter, suggesting that the chain is feeling the heat from competitors who are getting aggressive on breakfast and plant-based menu items.

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Trump made at least 20 false claims in angry Cabinet monologue

President Donald Trump delivered a blistering and rambling monologue to the journalists he allowed into his Cabinet meeting for more than 70 minutes on Monday. His press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, later tweeted, "I hope we see honest reporting from today's mtg."

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The truck driver involved in a crash that killed 7 motorcyclists was indicted on 23 charges

The 23-year-old truck driver involved in a crash that left seven motorcyclists dead was indicted on 23 charges, court documents show.

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Monday, 21 October 2019

Students wear boxes on their heads during exam to prevent cheating

A school in India has apologized after photos emerged of students wearing cardboard boxes on their heads during an exam to discourage cheating.

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Washington Post: Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister disparaged Ukraine to Trump

President Donald Trump's urging of Ukraine's President to investigate political rivals coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban pushing a disparaging view of the country to Trump, The Washington Post reported on Monday.

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The next House impeachment witness is the most important so far

Back to the text messages!

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Lemon on Trump: Not just unpresidential. It's incoherent

CNN's Don Lemon breaks down the claims made by President Donald Trump concerning the whistleblower and his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Thai King strips 'disloyal' royal consort of titles and military ranks

The King of Thailand has stripped his royal consort of her titles, status, and military ranks for being "disloyal," only three months after she was anointed.

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Prince Charles, Rodrigo Duterte among guests expected at enthronement of Japan's new emperor

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is set to officially proclaim his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred dignitaries from around the world.

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Japan's ancient and mysterious royal regalia

Amid the speeches, customary robes and ancient rituals of the enthronement of Japan's new emperor Naruhito, one might easily overlook the collection of seemingly innocuous items carried in by palace officials.

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Justin Trudeau faces reelection



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PG&E might shut off power across 17 Northern and Central California counties later this week

Less than two weeks after California's largest utility shut off power to hundreds of thousands of customers to help prevent a wildfire, it says it may leave parts of the state in the dark again.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she never stopped working out during pancreatic cancer treatment

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told an audience in California on Monday that even after she was diagnosed for the fourth time with cancer, she never stopped working out, although she couldn't always complete her full routine.

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The real story behind 'The Current War,' about Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse

Yes, children really were hired to collect stray dogs for electrocution experiments to help determine which electric system would power the modern world.

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Harry and Meghan opened the door to a side of royal life we don't often see

Every family has their ups and their downs, and Britain's royal family are no exception -- we just don't normally hear about them.

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There are more wealthy Chinese than Americans for the first time

For the first time, there are more rich Chinese than Americans in the top 10%.

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LA evacuations ordered as fire threatens million-dollar homes

A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California, has burned more than 30 acres of brush and is threatening homes on the hillside, city fire officials said Monday.

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These Trump photos posted on private Instagram raise eyebrows

The Wall Street Journal has uncovered photos on a private Instagram page that shows indicted Rudy Giuliani associate, Lev Parnas, with President Donald Trump and members of his family.

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Virus could be the cause of mysterious polio-like illness, study says

Researchers found evidence of what might cause acute flaccid myelitis, known as AFM, a rare polio-like illness that affects children. According to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, a virus seems to be the culprit.

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Singer Maggie Rogers stands up to heckler who told her to 'take her shirt off'

After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a Texas concert on Saturday, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment and shared a message of strength.

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Researchers discover Japanese carrier from the World War II Battle of Midway

A team of deep-sea explorers and historians have discovered a Japanese aircraft carrier that sank during the historic Battle of Midway in World War II.

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Lonely Planet reveals best destinations for 2020

Bhutan, Washington D.C., and Galway, Ireland are just a few of the places Lonely Planet thinks you should go in 2020, and they based much of this year's list on one key detail.

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Man in MAGA hat sprays Trump protesters with bear repellant

A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat blasted anti-Trump protesters on Santa Monica Pier with bear repellent.

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Veteran in hospice got to see his dog one last time

When a veteran was admitted to hospice care last week, he had only one last wish: to say goodbye to his beloved dog, Patch.

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Andy Murray 'never expected' to win titles so soon after career-saving hip surgery

There was a time not long ago when Andy Murray never thought he'd be able to play tennis again, let alone win titles.

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Two men arrested over racist abuse that forced FA Cup match to be abandoned

The manager of an English football team that walked of the pitch following allegations of racist abuse from supporters says those fans found guilty should be "banned for life."

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10 tallest buildings in the world

Rising upward more than a century now, skyscrapers have emerged to become the symbol of urban style and might. And what started in the late 1800s continues dynamically into the 21st century as we build higher and higher.

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Kanye West returns to Twitter for 'Jesus Is King' announcement

It may actually be happening this time.

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Small cans lead to big sales for Coca-Cola

Good things came in small sizes for Coca-Cola last quarter. The company reported sales that topped forecasts, thanks in part to a double-digit increase in volume for its 7.5-ounce mini cans.

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Trump still doesn't get why he should avoid conflicts of interest

President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on Saturday and announced that the 2020 G7 summit would not be held at his Trump National resort in Doral, Florida, after all. The U-turn came after an onslaught of withering criticism -- even from Trump stalwarts like Geraldo Rivera, who said the decision "flies in the face of the Constitution."

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North Korea-themed pub opens in Seoul

In a hip neighborhood in Seoul, South Koreans are getting a taste of one of the world's most repressive regimes.

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Photographer Martin Parr on Britain in the age of Brexit

British documentary photographer Martin Parr has, by his estimate, some three quarters of a million 10-by-8-inch prints of his work meticulously filed away in his office.

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British identity in the age of Brexit

Prolific photographer Martin Parr's hyper-real style has brought a satirical edge to the complex question of British identity. In the age of Brexit that candid approach is needed more than ever

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Four dead in Bangladesh riot over offensive Facebook post

Four people were killed Sunday when Bangladesh police fired on a crowd after clashes erupted over a Facebook post that angered Muslims.

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Trump must get it together to avoid another disastrous week



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Egypt unveils discovery of 30 ancient mummies in coffins

Egyptian authorities revealed the contents of 30 ancient wooden coffins discovered in Luxor, including mummies. The discovery was the country's largest in more than a century, according to the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

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It's another crunch week for Brexit (no, we really mean it this time)



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Sunday, 20 October 2019

Indian students wear boxes on their heads during exam to prevent cheating

A school in India has apologized after photos emerged of students wearing cardboard boxes on their heads during an exam to discourage cheating.

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Kurdish forces evacuate besieged Syrian town as part of Turkey ceasefire



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Kim Jong Un appears to take extreme step against spying

North Korea has blocked windows in several high-rise buildings in Pyongyang in what experts believe is an attempt to crack down on spying. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Prince Harry opens up about tensions with Prince William

In an interview with ITV, Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with his older brother, Prince William, saying the two are on "different paths."

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Video shows man approach 3-year-old on night of abduction

Police have released surveillance video in which a man is seen approaching missing Alabama 3-year-old Kamille McKinney while she played outside her family's housing complex on the night she disappeared.

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It's another crunch week for Brexit (no, we really mean it this time)

Boris Johnson was so close.

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Trump must get it together to avoid another disastrous week

Donald Trump is under severe pressure after a disastrous run which saw his impeachment defense shredded by current and ex-officials and, most stunningly, by his own acting White House chief of staff.

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Buckle up -- Canada's election will be a cliffhanger

Nasty. It is not a word associated much with Canada -- except perhaps with the winters here. But during this election campaign, nastiness has been one of the only unifying themes, as parties trade insults and dig up scandals from coast to coast to coast.

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Lindsey Graham does not rule out the possibility of Trump impeachment if new evidence emerges

In another sign of the dangerous predicament facing President Donald Trump, his longtime ally Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said in an interview that aired Sunday night that he could not rule out the possibility of impeachment if new evidence emerges.

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The teenagers so addicted to cellphones they're going to detox centers

It was 4 a.m. when 16-year-old Yoo Chae-rin realized she had been on her phone for 13 hours. In less than three hours, she had to be up for school.

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Japan's Rugby World Cup dream ended by South Africa

Japan's exhilarating Rugby World Cup run came to an end with a 26-3 defeat by South Africa in Tokyo.

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See reporter's cute moment with passerby during live shot

CNN's Ben Wedeman has an adorable interruption while reporting live on protests in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Harry and Meghan to take 'family time' off

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will take a break from royal duties towards the end of the year, dividing their time between the US and the UK, a royal source has told CNN.

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Three die in supermarket fire amid protests in Chile

Three people have died in a supermarket fire as angry protests in Chile entered their seventh day, the mayor of capital city Santiago said on Sunday.

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Record 19-hour non-stop flight from New York to Sydney complete

Australian airline Qantas has completed the longest non-stop commercial passenger flight, researching the potential impacts of ultra-long haul flights on pilots, crew and passengers.

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Saturday, 19 October 2019

Why some say Mexico already built Trump's wall -- and paid for it

The commander paces in front of a line of troops, preparing them for the day's mission.

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What Turkey wants in Syria

What's behind Turkey's military operation in Syria? Who are the Kurds? And why's it happening now? CNN's Arwa Damon explains.

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US is out of the picture in Syria-Turkey crisis. Putin now owns this mess

As US President Donald Trump hailed the agreement his administration negotiated with the Turks for northern Syria as "a great day for civilization," the Turks quickly dumped cold water over the White House's euphoria, refusing to even call the deal a ceasefire.

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Imran Khan says Prince William should know how much Diana was loved

The last time he met Prince William, Imran Khan was a sporting hero who told the young royal about his hope of winning political office.

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Trump reverses course and says his Florida resort won't be used for G7 summit

In an abrupt reversal Saturday night, Donald Trump tweeted that his Florida property would not be used for next year's G7 summit after the President fielded backlash from critics this week.

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Bitcoin transactions used to track down a man operating a global child exploitation site

For almost three years, "Welcome To Video" was a covert den for people who traded in clips of children being sexually assaulted.

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Elton John and Taron Egerton's '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' shines at 'Rocketman' screening

Fans at a one-night-only screening of Elton John's biopic "Rocketman" were treated to a magical bonus Thursday night with the legend and the actor who played him performing memorable duets.

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Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Bernie Sanders

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez never hid from the fact that choosing between Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren would be a difficult one as she weighed her 2020 presidential endorsement.

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Egypt unveils discovery of 30 ancient coffins with mummies inside

Egyptian authorities on Saturday revealed the contents of 30 ancient wooden coffins discovered in Luxor and yes, they include mummies.

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11 juicy details from Elton John's new memoir

If you saw "Rocketman," you know that Elton John overcame shyness and a nasty drug problem to become one of the biggest and most enduring pop stars in the world.

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This high school football coach disarmed a student. Then he hugged him.

A high school football and track coach in Portland, Oregon, was celebrated as a hero earlier this year after he disarmed a student with a shotgun.

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Dumplings without pork? Swine fever is hitting Chinese consumers

African swine fever has ravaged China's pig population, and the country's consumers are feeling the pain. Some are even switching to other meats as the dietary staple becomes unaffordable.

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Cigarette cockroach is giving pizza rat a run for its money in New York

First there was pizza rat.

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The 'Joker' stairs might be New York's latest tourist attraction

Are the "Joker" stairs the new "Rocky" stairs? Maybe.

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Watch Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon reenact a scene from 'Friends'

It's been almost 20 years, but Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston still got it.

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'Fresh Prince' star Alfonso Ribeiro flaunted his classic moves on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Now this is a story all about how

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Kim Kardashian West asks Texas governor to 'do the right thing' for death row inmate

Kim Kardashian West is joining the fight to save a Texas death row inmate set to be executed next month.

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Halloween's coming so here are 7 movies to scream...uh stream in honor of the holiday

Don't read any further if you frighten easily.

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In photos: Thousands march in London

Vast crowds descended on central London Saturday demanding a second referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union.

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Huge crowds march to demand second Brexit referendum

Take a look at the vast crowds gathering in central London, as part of a People's Vote march demanding a second referendum on Brexit.

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The 'ceasefire is not holding' in Syria, according to US officials



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The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry



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Has Brexit sent airfares into a tailspin?



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Catalonian president calls for negotiations with Spain after fifth night of violent unrest

Catalonia president Quim Torra has called for talks with the Spanish government after a fifth consecutive night of violence in the streets of Barcelona, and other parts of the region, as anger over the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders continued.

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All Blacks thrash Ireland in seven-try demolition

New Zealand raised the bar once again at this Rugby World Cup by booking its place in the semifinals with a seven-try, 46-14 mauling of Ireland.

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Debate on crucial Brexit deal begins



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UK set for knife-edge Brexit deal vote



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Friday, 18 October 2019

Prince estate releases unheard acoustic track

The Prince estate decided to bless fans with unreleased music in honor of the 40th anniversary of the singer's self-titled second album.

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Here's what was inside a 132-year-old time capsule found in Utah

This time capsule has been through a lot.

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Trump is hanging Israel and Netanyahu out to dry

With a single stroke, President Donald Trump has effectively brought a newly resurgent and potent triad—Syria, Russia and Iran—to the very doorstep of their declared enemy, Israel, and given aid and comfort to Israel's longtime and persistent foe, Hezbollah, in Lebanon.

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GOP lawmaker on quid pro quo: It's serious and troubling

Following acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's admission that the Trump administration's Ukraine arrangement was a quid pro quo, CNN's Poppy Harlow presses Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL) on his thoughts about impeaching President Donald Trump.

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Meghan Markle opens up in emotional interview

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex gave a rare glimpse into her personal life when she admitted that she has struggled to deal with the repercussions of being a new mother in the spotlight.

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Secretive Imperial Palace opens its doors

Ethiopia's Imperial Palace has witnessed torture, plotting and the planning of brutal conquests. Now it's been opened to the public by Ethiopia's charismatic leader, Abiy Ahmed, to boost tourism and help the country move on from its turbulent past.

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Honduran President's brother found guilty of drug trafficking charges

The brother of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was found guilty of trafficking cocaine Friday, according to the US Department of Justice.

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Tropical Storm Nestor could bring some relief to areas of parched South

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Nestor was inundating portions of the Gulf Coast on Friday night, the National Hurricane Center. That could be good news for inland residents who endured a dry and hot September.

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Mysterious move strips elites of penthouse views

North Korea has blocked windows in several high-rise buildings in Pyongyang in what experts believe is an attempt to crack down on spying. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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A man missing for a week is found alive inside his wrecked car at the bottom of a gully

A Missouri man who'd been missing for a week was found at the bottom of a ravine by a biker.

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When outrages become the new normal

Now and again in President Donald Trump's Washington, it's hard to believe what you're watching with your own eyes.

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Kurds say Turkey is violating hours-old 'ceasefire' in Syria



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Hong Kong court rejects legal challenge for same-sex marriage

A Hong Kong court has ruled against redefining the meaning of marriage that would have allowed same-sex unions and civil partnerships in the city.

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Lady Gaga plummets backward off stage while dancing with a fan

Lady Gaga may have sung "Edge of Glory" but it was the edge of the stage that proved her undoing during her latest Enigma show in Las Vegas, when she plummeted backward into the crowd.

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The biggest ever exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci works is about to begin

The Louvre in Paris, the world's most visited museum, is gearing up for its largest ever Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.

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The week in 30 photos

Take a look at 30 photos of the week from October 11 to October 17.

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40,000 people are about to run a marathon in the world's most polluted city

More than 40,000 marathoners are preparing to compete on Sunday in the Indian capital New Delhi, where air pollution has reached dangerous levels.

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The first all-female spacewalk happens today

Early Friday, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch will conduct the first all-female spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The spacewalk will begin at 7:50 a.m. ET.

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Family makes eerie discovery in basement

An Iowa family is left in shock and forced to evacuate their home, after discovering blood from a neighboring slaughterhouse seeping into their basement.

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These Premier League managers might get fired soon

In a society where instant gratification is so highly prized, time is a commodity few can afford.

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The guardrails are off the Trump presidency



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Clapper: Trump administration drowning in sea of lies

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper responds to President Trump's acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney telling the media to "get over it" after admitting Ukraine discussions were a quid pro quo.

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The Syria 'ceasefire' appears to give Turkey everything it wants

The US and Turkey announced a five-day break in fighting in Northern Syria today. Referred to as a "ceasefire" by the US and as a "pause" by Turkey, the agreement is unclear about how it would be implemented in one of the most complex battlefields on Earth. Here's what you need to know.

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Why Thailand is putting its Buddhist monks on a diet

It's 6 a.m. on a Monday morning, and Bangkok is just starting to wake up. Street food vendors begin to serve breakfast as the streets, and sidewalks fill with morning commuters.

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Has Boris Johnson's Brexit deal got the votes to pass the UK Parliament?

Chalk up a big victory for Boris Johnson in Brussels: the UK Prime Minister got the European Union to renegotiate the withdrawal agreement that the EU said it would never renegotiate.

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Trump likens Turkish attack on Kurds to schoolyard fight

President Donald Trump during a rally in Dallas compared Turkish military offensive against Kurdish controlled territory inside Northern Syria to a schoolyard fight after praising a ceasefire agreed to earlier in the day.

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Thursday, 17 October 2019

Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman at center of shootout

Mexican security forces engaged in a prolonged shootout with heavily armed suspected cartel members in Sinaloa state Thursday, in an operation that ensnared a son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

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Exercising before breakfast burns more fat, study says

Should you eat before or after exercise in the morning? The debate has raged for years.

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New Zealand: The 'small country at the bottom of the world' that keeps on rising to the top

New Zealander sailor Grant Dalton has a mischievous smile on his face.

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China's economic growth plunges to lowest level since 1992

China's growth dropped to its lowest level in nearly three decades, as the world's second largest economy continues to feel the pain from trade tensions with the United States.

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Family found isolated at farm may have been held against their will, police say

Dutch police investigating a family that may have lived isolated on a farm for a decade said Thursday it's possible they were held there against their will -- and they're looking at whether "certain religion or philosophy" might have been involved.

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Inside Mike Pence's 9 hours of negotiations in Ankara

When Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shook hands on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday before boarding separate planes, the view inside the White House was grim.

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India is trying to build the world's biggest facial recognition system

In July, Bhuwan Ribhu received some very good news.

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After being pushed close to extinction, this humpback whale population is making a comeback

A key population of humpback whales is in recovery after it was pushed close to extinction by centuries of exploitation, according to a new study.

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Can Flight Simulator reboot save aviation?

A colossus of the gaming world is stirring from hibernation.

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Elijah Cummings, key figure in Trump impeachment probe, has died



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Saudi bus crash kills 35 foreigners in holy city of Medina

A bus crash in the Saudi city of Medina killed 35 foreigners and wounded four others on Wednesday evening, a police spokesman cited by the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.

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Hospital staff suspended after ants crawl over dead patient's eyes

Three nurses and two doctors have been suspended in India's central Madhya Pradesh state after ants were found crawling on the body of a recently deceased patient in a local hospital.

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Organism heals itself and has 720 sexes

It is bright yellow, can creep along at a speed of up to 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) per hour, can solve problems even though it doesn't have a brain and can heal itself if it is cut in two.

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The speed of the world's fastest ant

Scientists have recorded the speed of the world's fastest ant, which lives in the Sahara and is able to travel 108 times its own body length per second.

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UK PM heads to EU summit as Brexit deal hangs in balance



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Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Kurdish humanitarian groups left to fend for themselves as Northern Syria goes from refuge to frontline

As the first bombs fell on Ras al-Ain, residents of the Kurdish-Syrian village frantically collected treasured possessions and fled their homes. Soon, a 10km long traffic jam snaked south, away from the border with Turkey.

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Why explosives are a game changer in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn of an escalation after a large explosion rocked the city during protests. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Hong Kong protest organizer attacked with hammers and knives

The leader of one of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy groups was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being attacked by a group of men wielding hammers and knives.

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US orders Chinese diplomats to report meetings with state and local officials

Chinese diplomats in the United States will now have to report meetings with state and local officials, as well as visits to educational and research institutions, under new rules introduced by the State Department.

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Benioff: Facebook must be accountable for fake ads

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff tells CNN's Poppy Harlow why lawmakers should abolish Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

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'Barbaric' snares are wiping out Southeast Asia's wild animals

Across Southeast Asia, wild animals are being hunted out of existence to feed growing demand for bushmeat, according to conservationists.

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The ambassador now at the center of the impeachment probe

When Gordon Sondland arrived in Brussels as the US ambassador to the European Union in July 2018, it didn't take long before people were reminded of his American boss.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets a 66% raise

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise in the company's latest fiscal year.

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The most beautiful places in Australia

From jaw-dropping natural formations to modern man-made wonders, Australia fits a whole lot of beauty into one diverse country.

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Democrats say Trump had a 'meltdown' at White House meeting



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Moody's forecast: Trump will win election in landslide

The financial firm Moody's Analytics predicts that President Trump will win the 2020 election in a landslide due to today's economic conditions.

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Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 74 as thousands are left stranded in the cold without power

The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis has risen to 74 in Japan, as thousands of residents remain without power or water and evening temperatures hover around 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit), according to public broadcaster NHK.

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Family found living in small room, possibly for a decade

Police say a family found in a room on a remote farm in the Netherlands might have been there since 2010.

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A state trooper pulled a man from his car seconds before it was hit by a train

With only seconds to go before a train barreled through, a Utah state trooper pulled an unconscious driver from his car after it got stuck on the tracks.

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It was a handsy presidential debate

Many candidates used hand gestures to bring attention their way or drive a point home during the 2020 CNN and NYT Democratic presidential debate in Ohio. CNN's Jeanne Moos analyzes the effectiveness of the different moves used.

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Here's why Democrats aren't holding an impeachment inquiry vote -- yet



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Prince Harry tears up at award ceremony

Prince Harry was overcome with emotion during a speech at an award ceremony Tuesday as he recounted the feeling of knowing he was going to become a parent.

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Plant takes 'selfies,' showing possibility of plant-powered devices

A plant has taken the world's first plant-powered selfie as part of research that could lead to major advances in data collection for conservation efforts.

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Dumplings without pork? Swine fever is hitting Chinese consumers

African swine fever has ravaged China's pig population, and the country's consumers are feeling the pain. Some are even switching to other meats as the dietary staple becomes unaffordable.

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F1 champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels like 'giving up on everything'

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton wrote he feels like "giving up on everything" in a series of emotional messages on his social media account Tuesday.

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Parents of teen killed in crash allegedly involving US diplomat's wife meet Trump, but decline to see suspect

The family of Harry Dunn met President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, but refused to come face to face with the woman who is suspected of being involved in the road crash that killed the British teenager.

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All eyes on UEFA after football's night of shame

The ugly sound of monkey chants and the sinister sight of football fans performing Nazi salutes have been beamed around the world. Now all eyes turn to UEFA, European football's governing body.

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Boris Johnson pushes for Brexit deal ahead of EU summit



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Erdogan says Turkey will 'never declare a ceasefire'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed US calls for a ceasefire in northern Syria and said that he's not worried about American-imposed sanctions, or the advancement of Russian-backed Syrian forces toward the Turkish border.

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LeBron James says he has more pressing issues to focus on than China controversy

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is ready to move on from the China controversy and focus on winning a championship and other things.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2019

People are reporting sightings of the Tasmanian tiger, thought to be extinct

The Tasmanian tiger, a large striped carnivore, is believed to have gone extinct over 80 years ago -- but newly released Australian government documents show sightings have been reported as recently as two months ago.

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White House scrambles to slow impeachment push as new revelations deepen scandal

The White House is launching a new effort to slow the speeding Democratic impeachment push, but its noncooperation strategy is being constantly thwarted by a daily stream of explosive secrets being spilled behind closed doors on Capitol Hill.

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The Nevada gaming board wants to ban casino mogul Steve Wynn

The Nevada Gaming Control Board wants to strip Steve Wynn of his gaming license, after the casino mogul stepped down as CEO and chairman of Wynn Resorts following the disclosure of sexual harassment and assault allegations against him.

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Here's why Democrats aren't holding an impeachment inquiry vote -- yet

A version of this story first appeared in CNN's Impeachment Watch newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.

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Nationals beat Cardinals, finally make it into World Series

Finally, after 15 frustrating seasons, the Washington Nationals are going to the the baseball mountaintop -- the World Series -- for the very first time.

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The bestselling 'fruit' drinks for kids deemed unhealthy

Americans spent $1.4 billion on the most popular brands of children's fruit drinks and flavored waters last year. Yet according to nutritional guidelines, none of the drinks were healthy.

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Australia expels tourist caught with 22 lb of food, including raw pork, in luggage

Australian border officials kicked a Vietnamese tourist out of the country after they found 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of banned food products in her luggage, including a large amount of raw pork -- amid global concerns over swine fever.

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Archaeologists uncover more than 20 sealed coffins from ancient Egypt

Archaeologists have uncovered a "huge cache" of more than 20 sealed coffins in the city of Luxor, according to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities.

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This video game company made one game for a decade. Now it's ready to make five more

For 10 years, video game company Riot Games has been riding the success of a single title: "League of Legends." Now it's finally gearing up to be more than a one-hit wonder.

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Disney's streaming service will cost this much

Disney announced that its new streaming bundle will cost consumers $12.99 monthly. CNN's Paul La Monica reports.

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Baby rescued after being buried alive

A four-day-old baby girl has been rescued after she was found buried alive in a cemetery in northern India.

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Man walks into art gallery and swipes $20,000 Salvador Dali etching

San Francisco police are looking for a man who was caught on surveillance video stealing a $20,000 Salvador Dali etching from an art gallery on Sunday.

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Acting attorney general gunned down in Micronesia

A New York attorney serving as an acting attorney general in the Federated States of Micronesia was gunned down outside her home on Monday, the state confirmed to CNN.

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Yahoo could pay you $358 for its data breach settlement. Here's how to claim it

Was your Yahoo account among the 3 billion struck by multiple data breaches between 2013 and 2016? You might be eligible for a $358 payout or two years of free credit monitoring.

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Ebola may spread to previously unaffected areas thanks to climate change

The climate crisis is going to raise the risk that Ebola will spread farther and reach areas previously unaffected by the virus, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.

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Liz Cheney tried to blame the Syria debacle on impeachment

Well, this is a new one.

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London becomes first city to ban Extinction Rebellion protests

London has become the first city to prohibit the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion from staging protests, in a move condemned by legal observers and campaigners as a massive "overreach."

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North and South Korea play first men's soccer match on North Korean soil in almost 30 years

For the first time in almost three decades, North and South Korea's men's football teams faced each other in Pyongyang.

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How to spend 48 hours in Paris



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See the debate stage built from the ground up

12 candidates will take the stage at the CNN/NYT Democratic Presidential Debate in Westerville, Ohio.

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Kashmir residents billed during two-month, government-imposed cellphone blackout

Residents on fixed cellphone contracts in India-controlled Kashmir were surprised to discover they had been billed for the two-month, government-imposed communications blackout when it partially ended earlier this week.

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K-pop star's death prompts questions

She was one of only a few celebrities to be publicly pro-choice when South Korea legalized abortion this year, was open about her own mental health struggles and insisted women shouldn't have to wear bras if they found them uncomfortable.

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'Abominable' movie pulled in Vietnam

Vietnam's largest cinema chain has pulled a new Dreamworks animated movie from theaters because it features a map asserting Chinese ownership over the South China Sea.

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Monday, 14 October 2019

Before a Fort Worth police officer shot Atatiana Jefferson in her home, relations with the community were already tense

Before a Fort Worth police officer killed a woman in her home on Saturday, the department was already under scrutiny.

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US troops express anger at Trump's Syria policy: 'We betrayed' the Kurds

A wide range of American military personnel and defense officials are expressing a deep sense of frustration and anger at the Trump administration's refusal to support Syrian Kurds facing a Turkish military assault, over half a dozen US military and defense officials have told CNN.

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Is it safe to visit Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kongers have been protesting for more than four months and demonstrations are becoming more violent and disruptive. The city's leaders have maintained Hong Kong is still open for business, but is it still safe to visit?

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'Hamilton' star mourns death of daughter

The star of the Chicago production of "Hamilton," Miguel Cervantes, announced the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Adelaide, from a severe form of childhood epilepsy.

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LeBron James weighs in on the NBA-China dispute

Basketball star LeBron James has finally weighed in on the ongoing NBA-China dispute, criticizing Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey as being misinformed about the situation.

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How to track a typhoon: The forecasters on the front line of extreme weather

Scientist Sandy Song remembers when she first saw the aggressive swirl of the monster storm approaching on satellite images at her office at the Hong Kong Observatory.

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Ronan Farrow says National Enquirer shredded Trump-related documents

According to Ronan Farrow's new book, The National Enquirer's top editor directed staffers to shred documents when the Wall Street Journal called for comment before publishing the first story about the Enquirer's "catch and kill" relationship with Donald Trump.

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Baldwin reacts to violent, fake Trump video

CNN's Brooke Baldwin addresses a disturbing video of a fake President Donald Trump shooting, assaulting and stabbing his critics and the media, which was played at a conference held by a pro-Trump group at his Miami resort, according to footage obtained by The New York Times.

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