Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev: Russia, US must avoid 'hot war'

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev may be remembered today as the man who presided over the collapse of an empire: The recent anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 saw major celebrations to mark the collapse of Communism in eastern Europe and the reunification of Germany.

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German Catholics' celibacy debate could lead to Vatican schism

German Catholics are meeting to debate what remain taboo subjects for many in the church -- lifting celibacy policies and whether to allow women to play bigger roles in ecclesiastical life.

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I was 'fighting against my own government' in drug war, Philippines President Duterte says

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that when he asked for six months to end the country's drug problem in 2016, he didn't appreciate the levels of pushback and corruption he would find in the government.

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Tokyo's best ramen discovered by AI

In a world where one out of every seven online reviews could be fake, it can be difficult to know whether a restaurant really deserves top marks.

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Deserted war zones become a wildlife 'paradise'

War can have a devastating impact not just on human life, but also on the environment.

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Hidden meaning behind these colors

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9 dead after US plane crashes shortly after take-off

Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after take-off Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, according to a statement from Brule County States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow.

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Catholic diocese denies gay judge communion

A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman.

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After another K-pop death, the spotlight is returning to the industry's pressures

In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to be different.

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Alone, scared and in a strange country

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Russia and China complete border crossing bridge

The first road bridge linking Russia and China has been completed, Reuters news agency reported.

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Relic believed to be from Jesus' manger returned to Holy Land

A fragment of wood believed to be from Jesus' manger is back in the Holy Land just in time for Christmas.

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The Putin 2020 calendars appear to portray a kinder, gentler Kremlin leader

In Russia, the release of calendars featuring photos of Russian President Vladimir Putin has become an annual ritual.

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Italian football vows to combat its 'serious problem' with racism

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China arrests two men for alleged involvement in Hong Kong protests

Two men have been arrested by Chinese authorities for their alleged involvement in the Hong Kong protests, according to Southern Daily, the newspaper controlled by China's Guangdong provincial government.

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Four men confess to gang rape of woman they later burned alive, police say

Four men have confessed to the gang rape and murder of a 27-year-old woman whom they later set on fire, according to police in the Indian city of Hyderabad.

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An Indiana teen was killed by her backseat passenger while driving

An Indiana teen was shot and killed by a backseat passenger with an AR-15 style rifle in her own car while she was driving, police said.

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Germany is closing all its nuclear power plants. Now it has a problem with deadly waste

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One of the world's most diverse countries has a blackface problem

When the festive figure Sinterklaas rolled through the Dutch town of Apeldoorn in November, he was greeted by TV crews, cheering crowds, and an inevitable round of furious protests.

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US NFL suspends player for betting on league games

Josh Shaw, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has been suspended through at least the 2020 season for betting on NFL games, the league said Friday.

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3 children are missing after US flash flooding

Three children in Arizona are missing after floodwater swept up their vehicle in central Arizona.

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Michelin chef bans meat from her restaurants

Conversations about how diet impacts the climate crisis have ramped up this past year, with a UN report published in August 2019 suggesting that eating less meat and reducing food waste could help save the planet.

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Dragons, demons and flowers: The origins of Japanese tattoos

Calves bulging and back rippling with sinewy muscles, Du Xing -- a bandit in the Chinese martial arts novel "Water Margin" -- moves towards a precipice. His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive, imposing bell. With piercing focus, his eyes lock on a demon splayed at his feet.

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House Republicans are 'disgusted and exhausted' by Trump: former congressman

Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior."

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London terrorist attack brings home a chilling reality

The terrorist attack in London on Friday -- in which two people were killed by what appears to be a lone suspect, according to British authorities -- is bound to raise questions about the UK Home Office's decision earlier this month to lower the terrorism threat level from "severe" to "substantial," the lowest point since August 2014.

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Singapore just used its fake news law. Critics say it's just what they feared

Singapore just showed the world how it plans to use a controversial new law to tackle what it deems fake news — and critics say it's just what they expected would happen.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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'Number of people injured' in London Bridge incident

A number of people have been injured in a stabbing incident at London Bridge, according to Metropolitan Police. A man has been detained.

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British police respond to incident in London Bridge

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Why Tesla's weird new Cybertruck could be a hit

When Elon Musk introduced Tesla's Cybertruck, it sent the Internet into a frenzy of memes and social media posts, comparing the truck to everything from a doorstop to the SpongeBob Squarepants character Flats the Flounder. But those who have been in the auto industry for a while noticed another distinct resemblance: The Cybertruck is certainly reminiscent, if not derivative, of the classic DMC DeLorean.

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Trump's support for Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher is misguided

In a Washington Post opinion piece, Richard Spencer -- the recently-fired Secretary of the Navy -- describes in stunning detail the degree to which President Trump involved himself in the case of Eddie Gallagher, a Navy SEAL acquitted of murdering an ISIS captive but convicted of posing for a photo with the boy's corpse.

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For the next 26 days, retailers will be after your wallet

Happy Friday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.

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The 2020 race is now caught in a deep freeze

Thanksgiving is over! Christmas is 26 days away!

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Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery

A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.

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Arsenal sack manager Unai Emery after disastrous run of form

Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager following a disastrous run of form this season.

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5 surprises from the impeachment inquiry

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Toobin: Trump's move shows 'he got caught'

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin reacts to The New York Times report that says President Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint before releasing military aid to Ukraine.

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Twitter boss Jack Dorsey says he's going to live in Africa

Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey has capped a whirlwind tour of Africa by pledging to move to the continent for several months in 2020.

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UFC fighter writes an emotional tribute after stepdaughter is found dead

Just one day after remains found in woods in Alabama were confirmed to be his missing stepdaughter, UFC fighter Walt Harris posted an emotional tribute to her on Instagram, calling his pain "unbearable."

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2 K-pop stars sentenced to prison for sexual assault. One of them also filmed it

Two high-profile K-pop stars have been sentenced to prison for sexual assault, the latest development in a sex abuse scandal that has shocked South Korea and its music industry.

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Coast-to-coast storm will dump more rain and snow during weekend travel rush

Thanksgiving Day has come and gone -- but the holiday weather nightmare is not over just yet.

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Gold cards for everyone. How a bank for the forgotten made its investors very rich

How do you get a stock to increase 144,000% in less than two decades? For one South African bank, the answer is a relentless focus on customers others forgot.

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Couple surprises Denny's waitress who walked hours to work with a new car

While it doesn't have much to do with Turkey, a waitress at a Denny's restaurant in Galveston, Texas, has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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Why South Korea didn't buy any beer from Japan last month

Beer guzzlers are feeling the impact of the South Korea-Japan trade war.

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Musician shocked to find $10,000 check in her tips

A musician performing at a Nashville hotel found a check in her tips worth $10,000.

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American rock climber Brad Gobright dies after a fall in Mexico

American rock climber Brad Gobright has died after a fall in northern Mexico.

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5 surprises from the impeachment inquiry

The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has had it all: Contentious public hearings, unexpected bombshells and a fair share of conspiracy theories.

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Russian mercenaries fight shadowy battle in gas-rich Mozambique

A deployment of Russian guns-for-hire, with links to the Kremlin, has sustained casualties in its fight against Islamist militants in Mozambique, multiple sources have told CNN.

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Hikers make an against-the-odds discovery on snowy hike

Bill Giguere didn't have high hopes when he posted on Facebook about losing his wedding ring on a hiking trail in New Hampshire, but two other hikers came to the rescue.

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Borneo is burning

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Protests in Lebanon spark fears of civil war, women are saying never again

When clashes broke out in Beirut, Lebanon, between youths from a predominantly Christian neighborhood and an adjacent Shia Muslim neighborhood, many worried the country's anti-government protests would turn sectarian. So, women came out from both sides of the old divide to say never again. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

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The oldest living things on Earth

Who needs new and improved when you can delight in old and perfected?

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Rise in French murders points to a domestic violence crisis

Every three days a French woman is murdered by her partner and now a national debate is raging around the way country's media defines violence against women.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue vandalized in Malmo after star buys stake in rival club

A statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been vandalized and the word "Judas" sprayed on a property he owns in Stockholm after the star, who started his career with hometown club Malmo, invested in a rival soccer club.

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Madonna cancels 'Madame X Tour' dates because of pain

Madonna is following doctor's orders and bowing out of a few concert dates.

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Lionel Messi's life narrated by John Malkovich in new Barcelona documentary

You've heard of "Being John Malkovich," but what about "Being Lionel Messi."

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Tens of thousands forced to evacuate their homes before Thanksgiving after chemical plant explosions in Texas

Tens of thousands of residents had evacuated their homes by Thanksgiving day following a series of explosions at a Texas chemical plant, Jefferson County spokeswoman Allison Nathan Getz told CNN.

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Coach admits to using a racial slur against a player and apologizes

Ice hockey coach Bill Peters is apologizing after a former player accused him of using a racial slur against him a decade ago.

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Man finds a WWI grenade while magnet fishing in a Michigan river

The magnet fisherman was hoping to find something interesting when he dropped his line in the Grand River on Tuesday, but then he pulled up something explosive.

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Americans weigh more this decade, but fewer adults want to lose weight

Americans weigh more this decade than they did last decade, but fewer adults say they want to lose weight.

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Iran calls for 'firm' response after Iraqi protesters storm and torch consulate

Iran has called on Iraqi authorities to respond "firmly and effectively" to protesters who attacked Tehran's consulate in the southern city of Najaf.

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Travel issues continue as winter weather threatens large parts of US into the weekend

Two powerful storms are leaving much of the United States struggling with blackouts, whiteouts and gusty winds on Thanksgiving Day -- and the nightmare could continue in some areas into the holiday weekend.

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13 impeachment questions, answered

Happy Thanksgiving! You probably don't want to talk politics with your Uncle Al, but it's going to come up.

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How sharks outlived dinosaurs and adapted to suit their environment

Sharks are some of the ocean's top predators. In fact, sharks and their relatives were the first vertebrate predators on Earth.

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Inside the frantic response to mysterious 'slow-moving blob' flying over Washington

The mysterious "slow-moving blob" detected in the skies over Washington Tuesday prompted a frantic response from security officials on the ground as they raced against the clock to assess the potential threat.

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Climate crisis pushing Earth to a 'global tipping point,' researchers say

The Earth is heading toward a "global tipping point" if the climate crisis continues on its current path, scientists have warned, as they called for urgent action to avoid "an existential threat to civilization."

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Hong Kong activists describe time in police custody

Allegations of mistreatment by police and abusive behavior are surfacing after more than 1,000 people were arrested leaving Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Two human rights observers, who say they were wrongly arrested, speak to CNN's Paula Hancocks.

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Police find woman dead and body of her husband in a freezer

When Utah police were called to check on Jeanne Souron-Mathers, officers found her dead and her husband's body inside a freezer. Police say they suspect foul play. CNN affliate KSTU's Elle Thomas reports.

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Jeremy Corbyn was once a radical outsider. Now he has the chance to transform the UK

In 2015, an obscure and rebellious backbencher named Jeremy Corbyn stunned the political establishment when his anti-imperialist, uncompromisingly socialist worldview lit a fire under the British left.

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A man left Australia for China on an early flight. Then a woman was found dead in his freezer

A man who left Australia shortly before a woman was found dead in a freezer in his apartment is being questioned by authorities in China's central Sichuan province, New South Wales (NSW) police announced Thursday.

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Rare portrait of teenage Mozart sells for $4.4 million

A rare portrait of a teenage Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart smashed auction estimates to sell for over 4 million euros ($4.4 million) in Paris on Wednesday.

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Bone-crunching dinosaur replaced its teeth every two months

A species of carnivorous dinosaur that once roamed Madagascar 70 million years ago was so tough on its teeth that they needed to be replaced frequently, according to a new study.

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Trump signs Hong Kong human rights act as China blasts 'plainly bullying behavior'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a law supporting Hong Kong's months-long protest movement, handing anti-government demonstrators in the semi-autonomous Chinese city a moral victory and likely complicating trade negotiations with Beijing.

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Manchester City's owner is worth nearly $5 billion after Silver Lake deal

US private equity giant Silver Lake is investing $500 million in the owner of Manchester City, a deal that values the soccer group at nearly $5 billion and signals a concerted move by the veteran tech investors into sports.

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UK opposition reveals 'evidence' the NHS is part of US trade talks

Jeremy Corbyn has presented hundreds of pages of unredacted government documents that he says prove the UK's National Health Service (NHS) "is on the table and will be up for sale," as part of US trade talks.

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Ball boy gets special praise after playing starring role in Champions League win

His side recovered from a two-goal deficit to win its Champions League tie, but new Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho saved his most effusive praise for a ball boy.

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Twitter will soon delete your account if you don't use it enough

Twitter has a message for anyone who doesn't do much with their account: Use it or lose it.

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How old cell phones are spying on illegal loggers

Visiting a gibbon reserve in Indonesia during the summer of 2011, Topher White was struck by the sounds of the rainforest.

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Nearly 200,000 displaced by Turkey's offensive

Nearly 200,000 people have been displaced by Turkey's offensive. CNN's Clarissa Ward speaks to families who have lost their homes and belongings in Syria.

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British celebrity chef, Gary Rhodes, dead at 59

British celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died aged 59, his family says.

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How cities are using technology to solve their trash problems

The world has a gargantuan waste problem. Two billion tons of municipal solid waste is generated globally per year, according to the World Bank — equivalent to the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza, in trash, every single day.

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Singer says she stole a pencil from palace

Camila Cabello had a dark secret --- until yesterday.

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Power outage at Oakland airport causes long security lines and baggage claim delays

Staff inside the Oakland International Airport worked to resolve a power outage Tuesday night amidst an already crazy week for travelers.

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The most notorious modern-day jewelry heists

Tales of criminal masterminds swindling away diamonds, rubies and emeralds in elaborate robberies have captured Hollywood's imagination for decades. But this week, a raid on a castle vault in Germany has reminded us that real-life jewelry heists are an unfortunate reality.

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Cuomo: Trump plays the victim when caught playing the system

CNN's Chris Cuomo examines how President Donald Trump plays the victim in order to defend himself against critics of his administration.

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Taiwanese-Canadian actor Godfrey Gao dies filming reality TV show

Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao has died, his agency said Wednesday. He was 35.

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Hero bus passenger meets the driver he saved from attack

When a man began to attack this bus driver in Tampa, Florida, one heroic passenger stepped in to save his life. Watch "Full Circle" every weeknight at 5 p.m. ET.

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Hong Kong had a brief reprieve from protests. That's about to end

You couldn't ask for a better symbol of Hong Kong returning to relative normality after two weeks of chaotic unrest than traffic flowing through the Cross Harbor Tunnel.

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Solar, wind and hydro power could soon surpass coal

Coal, long the king of America's electric grid, will soon get toppled by renewable energy.

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China has overtaken US as world's largest diplomatic power, think tank says

China has overtaken the United States as the country with the most diplomatic posts across the world, a stark indication of Beijing's growing international ambitions, a new report published by an Australian think tank has revealed.

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Trump knew about whistleblower when he released aid

President Donald Trump had been briefed on the whistleblower complaint that's now at the heart of the House impeachment inquiry when he released military aid to Ukraine in September, The New York Times reported Monday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

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Republicans' chilling surrender to Trump

Sen. John Kennedy is the exception that proves the rule. Kennedy backed away from the absurd Trumpworld fantasy that has claimed the minds of so many of his Republican colleagues. Now, as he told CNN's Chris Cuomo, the senator from Louisiana accepts the truth that it was Russia that interfered in America's 2016 election.

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Lewis the koala's death is a sad end to a terrible tale

Let's all take a moment for Lewis the koala.

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Scott Andrew Selby: You've stolen priceless jewels. Now what do you do?

There's a good chance the Dresden jewel thieves' next steps will be to strip down, not stash, their priceless and recognizable pieces to make some money on them without being detected, writes Scott Shelby. The tragedy is their decisions will determine if the artifacts essentially disappear.

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Jay Parini: Sorry Rick Perry, Trump is not the 'chosen one'

Rick Perry, as well as being energy secretary, is also a bit of a self-styled theologian, as we saw on Fox News this past weekend. He told viewers that President Trump was installed in the Oval Office by God. Perry said he was a "big believer" that the Lord involves himself in the "details of the day-to-day lives of government," having picked Obama, too.

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Mysterious 'blob' that caused White House lockdown baffles security officials

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Black Friday deals are rarely genuine bargains

What if the best deals aren't actually on Black Friday?

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How this incredible Concorde photo was taken

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Men freed after wrongful conviction in 1983

Three Baltimore men who spent 36 years in prison were released Monday after authorities say they were falsely convicted of a 1983 murder.

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British Jews 'gripped by anxiety' at prospect of Labour government, says chief rabbi

• Hardline Hindus are pushing the Indian government's agenda on British voters

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The priceless jewels stolen in German museum heist

Police have released the first images of items stolen from Dresden Castle during Monday's dramatic heist in Germany.

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Lewis the koala dies week after rescue

Ellenborough Lewis, the koala who shot to internet fame after being rescued last week from massive wildfires that engulfed the Australian state of New South Wales, has died.

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Jupiter's Great Red Spot 'is not dying'

The Great Red Spot is Jupiter's most defining feature, and researchers say the storm has been shrinking for the last 150 years. Last year, photos taken by NASA's Juno mission appeared to show the Great Red Spot shedding flakes, as though it was dying.

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Supreme Court temporarily blocks Trump financial records

The House of Representatives will not get President Donald Trump's financial records for now, the Supreme Court said.

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At least 140 people wounded after 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Albania

At least 140 people have been wounded after an earthquake with a preliminary rating of 6.4 magnitude struck Albania on Tuesday.

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Giuliani backtracks after suggesting Trump might abandon him

President Trump maintains that he has full confidence in his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, as the impeachment inquiry brings them both under increased scrutiny.

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Do America's mayors finally have a shot at the Oval Office?

This story was originally published in the November 26 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.

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Machete-wielding robbery suspect fatally shot by police

A man wielding a machete was shot and killed by police officers after he appeared to carjack a vehicle in a fast food restaurant drive-through and speed away from the scene. CNN affiliate KCAL has the story.

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China just signaled that it could reform its IP laws. That's good for trade talks

China has unveiled new guidelines about the protection of intellectual property, a move that could mark a big step toward appeasing the United States, and may even help pave the way for a long-awaited trade truce.

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A phone scammer posing as a detective called a police station in South Korea. It didn't end well

Inspector Yang Il-mo says he knew something was up when a man with a strange accent asked him to empty his life savings and put it all in his refrigerator.

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Japan is losing the tech race. One AI startup is hoping to change that

A robot that can find the laundry even if you've moved it could give Japan's startup scene a much-needed shot in the arm.

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Australian police find body in search for missing British tourist

Police in the Australian state of Victoria have found a body believed to be that of missing British tourist Aslan King.

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Hardline Hindus are pushing the Indian government's agenda on British voters

On a recent November evening, Bob Blackman scrolled through his phone in a nondescript Indian restaurant in west London, sparsely decorated except for stock pictures of East African sunsets and lions.

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Alibaba stock pops 7% in Hong Kong debut

Alibaba's stock popped more than 7% during the Chinese e-commerce company's debut in Hong Kong.

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Moments when the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade went awry

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has had its fair share of mishaps, including punctured balloons, downed light posts, and spectators put in comas.

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Fox News hosts crack up at Trump's welcome for hero dog

A hero dog was celebrated at the White House, but who did the dog like? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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Google fired four employees over alleged data-security issues

Tensions continue to rise between Google and its employees.

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Tom Blachford's upside-down urban landscapes will make you look twice

These nocturnal urban landscapes, glistening in purple and indigo hues, may well look like a patchwork of different cities, mixed together to create the ultimate sci-fi metropolis.

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Erin Burnett on ruling: This shatters Trump's claim

A federal judge rules that President Donald Trump's former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify to the House of Representatives in its impeachment probe.

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How the heist unfolded

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A doctor sent a friend a desperate text for help. Moments later, he and his fiancée were dead

In the last moments before his death, 49-year-old anesthesiologist Richard Field texted a friend pleading for help.

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Huge haul of treasure stolen in German castle vault heist

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Tim Berners-Lee warns of 'digital dystopia' if online threats aren't tackled

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Quiz: Are you on track for a long life?

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CNN's Will Ripley: This is a city where democracy has its limits

The landslide victory for pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong district council elections is a stinging rebuke to the city's government. According to public broadcaster RTHK, opposition candidates took nearly 90% of the seats up for grabs.

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The internet thinks this baby Jesus statue looks like Phil Collins

A church in Zacatecas, Mexico commissioned a 22-foot statue of the baby Jesus. But internet users insist the statue has more than one celebrity doppelganger.

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Uber loses London license again

Uber has just suffered a significant setback in one of its biggest markets.

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'Narco sub' with more than 3 tons of cocaine seized

Authorities in the Spanish region of Galicia seized a semi-submersible submarine carrying more than 3,000 kilograms (6,614 pounds) of cocaine on Sunday.

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Chinese spying allegations 'deeply disturbing,' Australian Prime Minister says

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he is deeply disturbed by allegations that the Chinese government attempted to have an agent elected to the country's parliament.

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LVMH scoops up Tiffany for $16.2 billion

LVMH and Tiffany & Co. are finally getting together after weeks of anticipation.

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R. Kelly's girlfriend Joycelyn Savage started a Patreon to talk about her relationship with the embattled singer

Joycelyn Savage, one of R. Kelly's girlfriends who has supported him during his trial and incarceration, began writing about their relationship Saturday in a series of posts on Patreon -- a crowdfunding membership platform.

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Republicans buy into Trump conspiracies to blunt impact of impeachment hearings

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Tyler Perry helps couple stuck with a $14K hospital bill

Film mogul Tyler Perry is helping out an American couple who received treatment at a Mexican hospital during a cruise and was stuck with a $14,000 medical bill from the hospital.

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8-year-old overcomes fear of mascots by becoming one

Eight-year-old Gunner Alley overcame his fear of mascots by becoming Lil' Red, the official mascot for Verdigris High School in Oklahoma.

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How America turned upside-down

This story was originally published in the November 25 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.

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Hong Kongers show not only the depths of their discontent, but also their power

Hong Kong's protest movement grabbed the world's attention with million-strong rallies and city-stopping unrest. But it won big last weekend by staying silent.

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Young elephants were taken from their mothers in Zimbabwe. Now they're in cages in China

The cellphone footage reveals rows of steel cells stretching along a concrete floor. Behind each set of bars, a juvenile African elephant, their tusks just barely showing. One elephant presses its head into the corner of its prison-like confinement.

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Positive US-China trade vibes are propelling Asian markets higher

Asian stocks advanced Monday, boosted by positive signals about a potential US-China trade deal.

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Harry Morton, founder of Pink Taco restaurant chain, dies at 38

Harry Morton, founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain, has died, an unnamed company spokesperson said.

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Bernie Sanders knocks Bloomberg's 2020 announcement

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday knocked Michael Bloomberg's decision to enter the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying his new opponent is "not going to get very far in this election" and continuing his attacks on the former New York mayor's billionaire status.

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How one girl's survival should inspire us all

In 2014, Lamya Haji Bashar was an 18-year-old woman in Kocho, a sleepy Yazidi farming village in northern Iraq. On Sunday, August 3, 2014, her life changed forever when ISIS swept through the region.

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AMAs 2019: Red carpet fashion

The music industry's biggest names are out in force at the 47th American Music Awards. And if Sunday evening's red carpet is anything to go by, they came to have fun.

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Pilot rescued after plane gets tangled in power lines

Plane crashes usually leave debris scattered across the ground, but a crash in rural Minnesota created a different image: a Piper Cub entangled in power lines and dangling upside down -- with the pilot inside.

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Koalas are likely dying by the hundreds as Australian wildfires tear across their habitat

The wildfires torching southern Australia have wiped out much of the koala population, stoking fears that the national icon is getting closer to extinction.

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Navy says White House won't intervene in review of SEAL who posed with dead body, despite Trump tweet

The Navy was notified the White House will not intervene to stop an ongoing review of whether SEAL Eddie Gallagher should be kicked out, a Navy official confirmed to CNN on Sunday.

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Goo Hara, K-pop star of Kara fame, found dead

The South Korean singer and actress Goo Hara was found dead on Sunday, Gangnam District Police in Seoul told CNN.

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Its appearance has been mocked. Its 'unbreakable' glass broke. But people want the Cybertruck

Elon Musk's reimagined electric version of the pickup truck, the Cybertruck, has captured some internet attention and sales. The billionaire tweeted Saturday that 146,000 orders of the futuristic vehicle are in so far, just two days after it was unveiled to a mixed response.

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Half of Shakespeare's 'Henry VIII' was written by another playwright

It's widely accepted that Shakespeare worked with an uncredited author to complete "Henry VIII." Now, a new algorithm provides further proof that credit for the play should be evenly split between the Bard and his contemporary, John Fletcher.

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Republican responds to Kellyanne Conway's concerns about weed with 'OK, boomer'

A millennial Republican congressman, and one of President Donald Trump's closest allies on Capitol Hill, is hitting back at White House counselor Kellyanne Conway's concerns about marijuana legalization.

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Egypt raids one of its last independent news publications, and detains some of its journalists

The office of Mada Masr, one of the last independent news outlets in Egypt, was raided by security forces on Sunday, according to its journalists. Four of the website's staff have been detained.

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R. Kelly's girlfriend accuses him of controlling and manipulative behavior

Joycelyn Savage, a girlfriend of R. Kelly whose parents have repeatedly claimed she's being controlled by the singer, is accusing the singer of being controlling and manipulative.

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The mystery of Trump's unannounced hospital visit

President Donald Trump's unannounced visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last weekend spurred speculation about his health from the public, and from doctors. In a statement late Monday night, the White House doctor said that the President underwent "a routine, planned" checkup and attributed "scheduling uncertainties" for keeping the trip off the record.

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Bloomberg announces he's entering the 2020 presidential race

Michael Bloomberg officially announced his late-entry Democratic presidential bid on Sunday, unveiling a campaign that the former New York mayor said will be squarely aimed at defeating President Donald Trump.

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2020 Presidential Candidates Fast Facts

Here's a look at the 2020 presidential candidates and key dates in their campaigns as well as election results.

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What is happening with Donald Trump's health?

President Donald Trump, according to the White House, made an unscheduled trip to Walter Reed hospital for a "quick exam and labs" as the first stage of his annual physical. Chris Cillizza explains why that might not be true. Watch The Point on Youtube.

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Man charged with human trafficking after 39 bodies found in Essex truck

A 23-year-old man has been charged with human trafficking after the bodies of 39 people were found in a truck in England last month.

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17 killed as plane crashes into homes

A plane carrying at least 17 passengers crashed into homes in a neighborhood in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, authorities said.

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Luxury fashion brand pulls outfit resembling concentration camp uniforms

A luxury fashion house apologized Friday after being criticized for selling an ensemble resembling concentration camp uniforms from the Holocaust.

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Children among dozens dead in landslide

At least seven children are among the 29 people killed after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in Pokot, northwest Kenya, authorities have confirmed.

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Boris Johnson promises Brexit vote by Christmas as Conservatives launch manifesto

Boris Johnson has promised a new vote on his Brexit deal by Christmas if the Conservatives win Britain's general election, ahead of the party's manifesto launch on Sunday.

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Wolf Blitzer: This is all very personal for me

While noting that some impeachment inquiry witnesses faced "awful accusations" over their immigrant backgrounds, CNN's Wolf Blitzer details his own family's story of coming to America.

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A history of the plague in China, from ancient times to Mao -- and now

First, they felt pain all over their body.

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US malls are now targeting millionaires

Suburban malls in the middle of America have been hit hard due the financial woes of anchor tenants like Macy's and JCPenney and the slow death spiral at Sears.

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Sprint may soon be a dead brand ... one way or another

Sprint is a storied American brand, but it's one that could cease to exist if its $26 billion merger with T-Mobile is approved.

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We 'shouldn't have to give our lives:' Hong Kong protester shot by police speaks out

The 21-year-old unarmed protester who was shot and critically injured by a police officer last week in Hong Kong has spoken out for the first time since the incident, describing democracy as a basic human right -- and not something people should have to die for.

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At least 29 dead in Kenyan landslide, President says

At least 29 people were killed in Kenya as heavy rains triggered a landslide, President Uhuru Kenyatta said in a statement Saturday.

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Force is with Flamengo as River Plate stunned in Copa Libertadores final

The force was with Flamengo on Saturday as the Brazilian side stunned Argentina's River Plate with two late goals to win the Copa Libertadores final in Peruvian capital Lima.

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Airline founder accused of bank fraud and laundering money to shop for jets, a Rolls Royce and Prada

The founder of a major airline in Nigeria has been charged with bank fraud and money laundering for allegedly moving more than $20 million from foreign sources through American bank accounts and using it, in part, to pay for living expenses, luxury cars and high-end shopping, according to US officials and federal court documents.

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Mike Pence makes an unannounced trip to Iraq

Vice President Mike Pence made an announced trip to Iraq, according to the TV travel pool with the vice president.

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Pregnant woman wearing a headscarf kicked in the head in Australia

A pregnant woman wearing a headscarf was viciously attacked in a café in a town near Sydney, New South Wales police said Thursday.

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Gay man in Russia forced into hiding over YouTube interview

A gay Russian man is in hiding after Russian authorities opened a criminal case over a YouTube video in which he was interviewed by children, a case that has drawn attention from human-rights activists.

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Former CIA officer gets 19 years in prison for selling secrets to China

A former CIA case officer was sentenced to 19 years in prison this week for conspiring to provide sensitive US information to the Chinese government.

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Yale women's soccer coach out of job after allegations of misconduct at previous job

Yale University's women's head soccer coach has left the school after allegations of misconduct from a previous job were published in the school's student newspaper this week.

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This is one place on Earth where no life can exist

Life exists in extreme environments on Earth, from arid deserts and frozen tundras to thermal, toxic vents in the deepest reaches of the ocean floor. But it can't exist on every inch of the planet and scientists have discovered a place in Ethiopia where life can't find a way, according to a new study.

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LZ Granderson: The real reason Victoria's Secret show is going away

There are those who will point to the decline of print to explain why Playboy magazine is a shell of what it once was, when circulation topped 5 million in the 1970s (it's a fraction of that now). And some will triumphantly point to the new push for diversity and inclusion in recent issues of Sports Illustrated's famed swimsuit issue for stripping the mag of must-read (or rather, must-see) status.

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Protesters cut off Bolivia's capital with renewed fury over deaths

The Bolivian capital of La Paz is becoming increasingly isolated, after five weeks of violent political clashes that have left more than 30 people dead, according to the country's ombudsman.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Watch CNN reporter confront convicted pedophile priest

A pedophile priest was sent to work for an aid organization helping vulnerable families in an African country.

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Harvard students 'defy stereotypes' in viral rap campaign video

Harvard students Ify White-Thorpe and James Mathew explain why they made this campaign music video that's gone viral.

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Donkey populations face collapse from demand for their skins

Demand for donkey hides, used in traditional Chinese medicine, is putting donkey populations under serious threat, according to a new report.

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Former FBI lawyer under investigation after allegedly altering document in 2016 Russia probe

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Plane engine spits flames after takeoff

A Philippine Airlines flight headed for Manila from Los Angeles International Airport reported a possible engine failure shortly after takeoff.

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Student accused of telling her boyfriend to kill himself releases their last text messages

A former Boston College student accused of encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself appears to have pleaded with him to "stop," according to text messages released by a public relations firm representing her.

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Chef sues Michelin Guide for including his restaurant

Some chefs dream their whole lives of winning a Michelin star. But not Eo Yun-gwon.

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In separate cases, two boys in India fell into big pots of hot stew. Both died of burns

A three-year-old boy has become the second child to die of burn injuries in southern India this month after both fell into large cooking pots of hot stew in separate, unrelated incidents.

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Fact check: Trump makes false claim about Apple factory

President Donald Trump went to Austin, Texas, on Wednesday to tour a factory where Apple's Mac Pro computers have been manufactured for about six years.

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Tesla unveils the Cybertruck, its 'bulletproof' electric pickup

The Cybertruck has arrived and it looks nothing like any pickup truck you've ever seen. Years after first saying it was on the way, Tesla finally revealed the electric pickup truck at its Design Studio in Hawthorne, California, just outside Los Angeles.

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'Chickenization' program gives chicks to kids to fight internet addiction

A city in Indonesia hopes nature can save kids from electronic addiction in a country with some of the highest rates of smartphone-driven internet usage in the world.

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The first Shanghai-made Teslas are now rolling out across China

Tesla fans in China can now take a test drive in a Model 3 made in Shanghai.

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Chinese food has conquered the world. But are we ready for the donkey burger?

From steamed dumplings to hot pot, traditional Chinese food has often proved hugely popular in the West. Now, Chinese restaurant owners are hoping they have found the next delicacy to crack the Western market -- donkey burgers.

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Why Britain's Queen Elizabeth had to let Prince Andrew go

It should have been a day of joy for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, who were marking their 72nd wedding anniversary. Instead, Wednesday culminated in the 93-year-old monarch sanctioning her second son's retreat from royal duties, after a disastrous interview about his friendship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein engulfed the family in an unprecedented crisis.

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China releases 'confession' tape of British consular worker who claimed torture

Authorities in China have released what they say is a confession by detained former British consular employee Simon Cheng, who earlier this week claimed he was tortured by police in August.

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China and Nollywood have signed up for their first major film collaboration

Chinese entertainment group, Huahua Media, is joining forces with Nigerian filmmakers to produce the first major China-Nigeria film.

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Over 75,000 pounds of salad products are recalled after an E. coli outbreak sickens 17 people in eight states, CDC says

After an E. coli outbreak infected at least 17 people, a food company has decided to recall about 75,233 pounds of salad products.

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Mysterious comet will cause a rare 'Unicorn' meteor storm this week. Here's how to watch.

Two meteor scientists, Peter Jenniskens and Esko Lyytinen, shared their prediction for an outburst by the alpha Monocertoid meteor shower on November 21 or 22, depending on your location.

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IBM computer stars in Cambridge debate on the dangers of AI

IBM's fast-talking AI machine was the major attraction of a sell-out debate at Cambridge University on Thursday. But while it might have been responsible for drawing the crowds, it didn't quite match up to its human counterparts on the debate stage.

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Scooter Braun breaks six-month silence on Taylor Swift dispute

Music manager Scooter Braun has finally broken his silence on Taylor Swift's public statements of displeasure with him, his company and her former record label.

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Obama to worried Democrats: 'Chill out about the candidates'

Former President Barack Obama bluntly urged Democrats nervous about the state of the party's primary field to "chill out" on Thursday, stressing that while there are differences between the numerous Democrats running for president, those differences are "relatively minor" compared to what the Trump administration is doing.

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Oddball impeachment hearing moments go viral

Impeachment hearings inspire funny faces. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the oddball moments.

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CNN reveals new accusations against pedophile priest

A pedophile priest was sent to work for an aid organization helping vulnerable families in an African country.

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Victoria's Secret is canceling its fashion show

Victoria's Secret parent company L Brands confirmed on Thursday that it will not air its fashion show this year after falling ratings and backlash to the event in recent years.

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Judge blocks the scheduled federal execution of four death row inmates

A judge blocked the federal government from carrying out four federal executions scheduled to begin in December, halting the Justice Department's plans to reinstate the death penalty.

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WATCH: Dr. Fiona Hill and David Holmes testify in impeachment hearings

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Former top Russia adviser to reject GOP claim that Ukraine meddled in US politics

• Two key impeachment witnesses to testify

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Scottish ex-premier pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

Alex Salmond, for years the leading face of the Scottish independence campaign, appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday and pled not guilty to multiple sexual offenses.

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Prince Andrew retreats from public duties

Prince Andrew has said that the Queen has given him permission to step back from public duties "for the foreseeable future" following a firestorm of criticism over an interview about his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CNN's Nina dos Santos reports.

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The world's best pension system is being pushed to the brink

Record low interest rates are forcing the world's best pension system to take drastic action aimed at staving off cuts to payouts that were once unthinkable.

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First I'd tell Putin, 'Sorry I beat your guy,' Yang quips

The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates were asked about President Trump's foreign policy at the MSNBC/The Washington Post debate in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Borneo wildfires put endangered orangutans under threat

CNN's Ivan Watson reports from Borneo where wildfires are threatening one of Asia's last great rainforests and putting the endangered orangutan under threat.

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Catholic order sent a priest to work among children knowing he was a pedophile

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Babies were buried with helmets made from children's skulls in ancient Ecuador

Two babies from ancient South American burial mounds have been found wearing helmets made from the skulls of other children, according to new research.

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China vents fury at US over Hong Kong Human Rights Act

Chinese officials and state media have reacted with fury to the almost-unanimous passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday.

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Koala rescued from fire reunited with hero grandma

A badly burned koala that was rescued crying and screaming from Australia's bushfires has been reunited with the heroic grandma who saved its life.

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Sondland's impeachment hearing moments go viral

Impeachment hearings inspire funny faces. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the oddball moments.

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Ambassador links Trump to abuse of power

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CNN anchor: Sondland has guaranteed Trump's impeachment

CNN's Jake Tapper and panel discuss the implications of testimony from US Ambassador the the European Union Gordon Sondland during the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

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The Victoria's Secret slump continues

Victoria's Secret posted another quarter of declining sales as the brand continues to lose its grip on shoppers.

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PayPal buys Honey for $4 billion

PayPal has struck a deal to acquire Honey, a shopping platform that offers online shoppers discounts and rewards, for $4 billion, according to a release Wednesday.

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Rahila Gupta: Does religion have privileged status in UK?

The tussle between parents of a terminally ill child and a hospital that wants to withdraw life support is a heartbreakingly familiar one.

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Protesters attempt to flee Hong Kong university

Police have called on protesters to resign after they occupied the campus of Hong Kong Polytechnic University. CNN's Anna Coren reports.

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145 graves discovered at Florida high school

About 145 coffins believed to be part of a mid-20th century cemetery for the indigent were found buried under a Tampa, Florida, high school, officials said.

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2020 Democratic candidates debate in Atlanta

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Former student gets 5 years for fraternity hazing death

A former Louisiana State University student was sentenced to five years in prison in the 2017 hazing death of 18-year-old fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver, a court official told CNN.

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Attack on Syrian camp kills 16

At least 16 civilians were killed when rockets struck an internally displaced persons camp, in the village of Qah in Syria's Idlib province on Wednesday, according to the volunteer rescue group known as the White Helmets.

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Cat missing for 5 years reunited with owner after being found 1,200 miles away

A black cat disappeared from Portland for five years, winding up 1,200 miles away. Only he knows the whole story of his mysterious journey, but here's what we DO know.

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The two biggest pieces of disinformation in the UK election have come from the government

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Trump speaks to reporters from statement apparently written in black Sharpie

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A Hollywood executive wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman in a biopic

A Hollywood studio executive once suggested that Julia Roberts should play iconic African-American activist Harriet Tubman in a biopic.

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'Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator' adds another twist to #MeToo movement

"Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator" is another story about a wealthy and famous man allegedly becoming a sexual predator, but it's also a look inside an organization he founded where the devotion can only be described as cultish. As such, it's an especially effective look at how such abuses have been allowed to fester, exploiting protective institutions as well as the allegiance and hunger of those involved.

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Jose Mourinho and Tottenham: A match made in heaven ... or hell?

The past 12 hours at Tottenham Hotspur have felt more like a day in the life of a bored teenager playing Football Manager than reality.

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Israel moves closer to third elections after political kingmaker refuses to back Netanyahu or Gantz

A third Israeli election within 12 months now appears more likely after political kingmaker Avigdor Liberman refused to back either Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, leaving both without the seats necessary to form a coalition.

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Oxford Union president resigns after outcry over treatment of blind student

The president of the Oxford Union -- a well-known university debating society -- has resigned following the outcry over his handling of an incident involving a blind student being "dragged by his ankles" and then ejected from the debating chamber last month.

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Key witness Gordon Sondland testifies in impeachment hearings

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Three key impeachment witnesses to testify

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Israel strikes Iranian positions in Syria after rocket fire - IDF

Israel hit dozens of Iranian and Syrian military targets in a series of raids in the early hours of Wednesday, the Israeli military said, in response to four rockets fired from Syrian territory into Israel in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Son of German former president Richard von Weizsäcker stabbed to death

The son of Germany's ex-president Richard von Weizsäcker was stabbed to death while giving a lecture in Berlin on Tuesday night, local police have confirmed.

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Drugs were found in the home of NFL player after woman's apparent overdose, report says

She arrived at a suburban Washington, DC, hospital around 1:30 a.m. Thursday unconscious and unresponsive. Julia E. Crabbe was suffering from an apparent overdose, authorities said.

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Mysterious comet will cause a rare 'Unicorn' meteor storm this week. Here's how to watch.

Two meteor scientists, Peter Jenniskens and Esko Lyytinen, shared their prediction for an outburst by the alpha Monocertoid meteor shower on November 21 or 22, depending on your location.

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Anal cancer rates and deaths are climbing in the US, study says

Anal cancer cases and deaths are rising dramatically in the United States, especially among older people and young black men, a new study says.

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Ambassador's testimony may be pivotal to impeachment showdown

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Alibaba on track to raise $12.9 billion in Hong Kong listing

Alibaba's highly anticipated Hong Kong debut has a price tag.

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Ambassador's testimony may be pivotal to impeachment showdown

Gordon Sondland is entering a lions' den.

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This could be defining moment of impeachment drama

This story was originally published in the November 20 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.

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Why California won't buy cars from GM, Chrysler or Toyota

The state of California is taking aim at GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and other automakers that are aligning with the Trump administration in its battle over emissions rules.

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25 people found hidden aboard ferry bound for UK

Twenty five people have been discovered on board a ferry travelling from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom, a spokesman for the Rotterdam Police told CNN on Tuesday.

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Sneaker start-up says Amazon's lookalike shoe undermines sustainability efforts

Allbirds co-founder Joey Zwillinger called out Amazon for releasing a private-label shoe that looks nearly identical to his company's iconic "Wool Runner" sneakers in an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour Monday.

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Footballer cut after he's accused of punching woman who's pregnant with his baby

The Miami Dolphins waived second-year running back Mark Walton after he was arrested Tuesday morning, with police accusing him of repeatedly punching the mother of his unborn child in the face.

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Reporter: Uyghurs say camps meant to eradicate culture

CNN's Rosemary Church interviews Austin Ramzy, one of the New York Times' reporters who worked on a story based on more than 400 pages of leaked sensitive Chinese Communist Party documents that link President Xi Jinping to the country's mass detention centers in the far western region of Xinjiang.

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EasyJet flights are now carbon neutral

One of Europe's biggest airlines is going carbon neutral.

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Boris Johnson and rival Jeremy Corbyn set for TV election clash

Boris Johnson and rival Jeremy Corbyn set for TV election clash

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Blasey Ford gives rare speech and talks Kavanaugh confirmation

Christine Blasey Ford reflected on her testimony and its aftermath in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's 2018 confirmation hearing.

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Companies sever ties with Prince Andrew

Accounting firm KPMG has dropped its support of Prince Andrew's Pitch@Palace networking event, severing ties with the Duke of York before his controversial interview with the BBC on Saturday.

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China just hinted it may upend Hong Kong's legal system over the mask ban

In a surprise decision Monday, a Hong Kong court threw out a month-old mask ban the government had introduced in the hopes of stemming the city's ongoing political unrest.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels seize Saudi Arabian ship in Red Sea

A Saudi Arabian tugboat was seized by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency SPA.

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Have France's yellow vest protestors vanished for good?

France's gilets jaunes, or yellow vest, movement is only a year old but has led to a 10 billion euro ($11.05 billion) aid package for the poorest, and changed laws and police tactics. CNN's Melissa Bell has more.

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Tillerson takes swipe at Trump over Ukraine dealings

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that "clearly asking for personal favors and using United States assets as collateral is wrong," a swipe at President Donald Trump as the investigation into his dealings with Ukraine intensifies.

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North Korea gives Trump cold shoulder over nuclear talks

Following a tweet from President Donald Trump telling North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to "act quickly" to reach a nuclear deal, a statement released by North Korean Foreign Ministry adviser Kim Kye Gwan said, "we are no longer interested in these meetings that are useless to us." CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Record flooding in Venice threatens historical treasures

Parts of Venice were damaged by the most severe high waters the city has seen in over half a century, with six-foot high tide levels engulfing 85% of its streets and buildings, some of which are of tremendous cultural value. CNN's Scott McLean reports.

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A woman walking her dog in Australia was mauled by a large kangaroo

A woman in Australia needed 25 stitches to her face and almost lost an eye after being mauled by a kangaroo while walking her dog.

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Amazon deforestation rate hits highest level in over a decade

The rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has risen to its highest level in 11 years, according to Brazilian government data released Monday.

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Hong Kong campus siege almost over, but the violence and anger is here to stay

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Impeachment inquiry enters most crucial stage with top witnesses on deck

Democrats who want to oust President Donald Trump and Republicans battling to save him are braced for the most momentous phase yet in the battle of impeachment that is rocking Washington.

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Beijing denounces New York Times' decision to publish leak of Xinjiang documents

The Chinese government has reacted furiously to the publication of more than 400 pages of sensitive Communist Party documents by the New York Times, which linked President Xi Jinping to the country's mass detention centers in the far western region of Xinjiang.

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Impeachment witness has 'never seen anything' like Trump's call

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Prince Andrew interview is a PR nightmare and a national joke

In 2006, Prince Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to the 18th birthday party of his daughter Beatrice. Andrew didn't know, he claims, that an arrest warrant had been issued for Epstein earlier that year for sexual assault of a minor -- because Epstein had never mentioned it to him. (Even though the British royal family have numerous staff who vet guests.)

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Behind-the-scenes at the world's most punctual mega airport

It's every traveler's worst nightmare.

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See 'win a baby' contest's touching result

When Krista and Anthony Rivera had problems conceiving their first child, they turned to a radio contest that promised free IVF. Now they are a family of three. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.

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See why this incident is being called a 'miracle'

A close call was caught on camera when a box truck skidded on ice, flipped and nearly struck a state trooper helping a stranded driver on the side of a highway in Illinois.

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Stephen Miller has to go

Last week the Southern Poverty Law Center released a report that lays bare senior White House advisor Stephen Miller's support for white nationalism.

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Jimmy Finkelstein, the owner of The Hill, has flown under the radar. But he's played a key role in the Ukraine scandal

James "Jimmy" Finkelstein, the owner of The Hill newspaper, is not a widely known media executive, but he is one of the era's most consequential. 

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How the Trump era has sorted us into 'pro,' 'anti' and 'never' categories

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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At least 22 transgender people have been killed this year. But numbers don't tell the full story

Dana Martin was found in a roadside ditch. Chynal Lindsey was discovered in a reservoir. Bee Love Slater was found burned in a vehicle, and Bailey Reeves was shot after she left a party.

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Members of both parties see impeachment as a political winner in 2020, new Iowa poll finds

As impeachment hearings play out on Capitol Hill, Iowans on both sides of the political spectrum see the inquiry as a boost to their party's chances of winning the general election next November, according to a new CNN/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll.

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10,000 mourners honor the teens killed in the Santa Clarita school shooting

Thousands of Californians united in grief Sunday night to remember the young victims of the Saugus High School shooting.

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A man shot his brother after mistaking him for a deer, police say

A man accidentally shot his brother while they were deer hunting in Michigan Saturday.

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T-Mobile CEO John Legere will step down

T-Mobile announced Monday that CEO John Legere will be stepping down at the end of next April after his contract expires.

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Airbnb wants to replace hotels at the Olympics

Airbnb and the International Olympic Committee announced a new partnership Monday that will expand the availability of housing in host cities and could reel in the ballooning costs of hosting the sport spectacle.

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Will.i.am must retract racism claim or face potential lawsuit, Qantas says

Qantas has vowed to help a member of its cabin staff take legal action against musician Willl.i.am if the Black Eyed Peas front man does not retract his claim that he was a victim of racial discrimination.

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Marie Kondo cleared your homes of clutter. Now she wants to sell you stuff

Marie Kondo rose to fame by urging people to rid their homes of items that don't "spark joy." Now, she's recommending products that do just that, at least for her.

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Iraqi spy chief warns ISIS is rebuilding

Senior members of ISIS are plotting mass prison breaks and a resurgence of terror after taking refuge in Turkey, according to the head of Iraqi Military Intelligence.

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Iran slams 'hypocritical' US support for economic protests

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi slammed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for backing protesters in Iran on Sunday, describing a tweet from Washington's top diplomat as "hypocritical."

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Bridge collapse in France leaves one dead and several injured

One person was killed and several were injured after a bridge collapsed in southwest France on Monday, according to the Haut-Garonne fire brigade.

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UK's three major party leaders make their cases ahead of TV debate

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Watch giant whale swim under a group of surfers

Drone video captured the moment a whale glided under a group surfing off the Southern California coast.

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At least 9 people were shot at a football watch party in Fresno

At least nine people were shot at a football watch party in Fresno, California, Sunday night.

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Hong Kong stocks rebound a bit after turbulent week

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 1.1% Monday, continuing a slight rebound after last week's losses.

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Bill Gates tops Jeff Bezos as richest person in the world

Bill Gates is back on top.

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Trump's magic is evaporating on the campaign trail

When Donald Trump campaigns on behalf of Republican candidates, there is little doubt he inspires his base to vote. But after two high-profile Republican gubernatorial losses in deep red states — Kentucky and Louisiana — it's worth asking if Trump's efforts are animating more people to vote for Democrats than Republicans.

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Dozens try to escape besieged university

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Plane with Hillary Clinton aboard returns to gate after mechanical issue

Hillary Clinton was aboard an American Airlines flight from New York that suffered a mechanical issue and needed to return to the gate Sunday afternoon, according to a law enforcement source.

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In pictures: Hong Kong unrest

Anti-government protests in Hong Kong, which have been taking place since early June, were initially sparked by strong opposition to a proposed extradition bill.

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Cincinnati Zoo 'devastated' by the death of Kimba the giraffe

The Cincinnati Zoo lost one of their special animal friends Sunday.

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Taco Bell wants you to take its tacos, stick 'em in a blender, and serve them as bisque this Thanksgiving

For years, Thanksgiving feasts have featured bland roast turkeys, canned cranberry sauce and boxed stuffing mix. Thanks to Taco Bell, these painfully generic holiday dishes will plague American families no longer.

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Jack Ma Foundation awards $1m to African businesses

A Nigerian entrepreneur has taken home the top prize at the Jack Ma Foundation's first annual prize for African businesses.

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Impeachment hearings reimagined as a soap opera on 'SNL'

The impeachment hearings were given a dramatic twist and Harry Styles hosted for the first time on "Saturday Night Live."

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How Fox News is covering the impeachment hearings

The prime time hosts of Fox News are showing their support for President Donald Trump during the impeachment process by calling the hearings "boring," "stupid," and "hearsay." CNN's Brian Stelter reports.

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What Rudy and 'Three Amigos' were up to

It was a powerful television moment: the ex-US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, listening to a snippet from a rough transcript of President Donald Trump -- the man who ousted her -- predicting to a foreign leader, "She's going to go through some things."

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Arrest made in 40-year-old cold case murder

A suspect has been arrested in the murder of a woman four decades after the body of the 21-year-old was found in Nevada, officials said.

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Colin Kaepernick says no to NFL workout and holds his own session for media

Colin Kaepernick on Saturday strode over to a flock of reporters gathered on a bizarre day during which the free-agent quarterback skipped an NFL-sponsored workout and held one of his own.

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The world's most valuable company: Saudi Arabia puts $1.7 trillion price tag on its oil monopoly

Saudi Arabia believes its giant state oil monopoly is worth as much as $1.7 trillion.

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One dad's long fight to get back to his life after he was shot 5 times at the El Paso Walmart

Luis Calvillo was so eager to see his girls running and chasing soccer balls that when he came home after being hospitalized for months, he just took a shower and got in the car again.

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Prince Andrew on photo with accuser: 'I am not one to, as it were, hug'

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Ex-NSC official corroborates Sondland said he was directed by Trump on Ukraine

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Pelosi to Trump: When you come after the whistleblower, 'you're in my wheelhouse'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she told President Donald Trump that he's in her wheelhouse when he attacks the whistleblower, whose complaint initially prompted the House impeachment inquiry of the President.

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Turkish president isn't having it with Trump's 'tough guy' letter

Turkish leader returns Trump's "don't be a tough guy" letter. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a letter spurned.

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Impeachment hearings get a soap opera twist on 'Saturday Night Live' cold open

The impeachment hearings received a melodramatic twist on the "Saturday Night Live" cold open.

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Two chemistry professors arrested for allegedly making meth

Two Arkansas chemistry professors have been arrested and accused of making methamphetamine, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Department. And no, neither of them is named Walter White.

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Pete Buttigieg surges to first place in Iowa, new poll shows

There is a new Democratic front-runner in Iowa, and his name is Pete Buttigieg.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta says Trump's unannounced visit is 'a bit curious'

President Donald Trump has arrived at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to begin part of his annual physical exam. CNN's Jeremy Diamond and Dr. Sanjay Gupta have more.

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Watch Fox News hosts react to Yovanovitch testimony

CNN's Brian Stelter takes a look at Fox News' broad reaction to former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch's public testimony on Capitol Hill before the House Intelligence Committee.

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How Iraq helped to flush out ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Iraq intelligence agents tracked ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for years before getting the break they say was critical to cornering him.

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Boris Johnson doesn't have Fox News but he can always rely on the Telegraph

Whenever US President Donald Trump turns on Fox News, he'll usually see a stream of positive coverage.

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The flat earth conspiracy is spreading around the globe. Does it hide a darker core?

"I don't want to be a flat earther," David Weiss says, his voice weary as he reflects on his personal awakening. "Would you wake up in the morning and want everyone to think you're an idiot?"

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Some European doctors think Chinese medicine should come with a health warning

Herbs to increase breast milk supply and heal the spleen. Traditional remedies which promise to cure insomnia and acne. Secret cancer treatments that have been ignored or suppressed by Western medicine.

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Thailand hopes to have bullet trains running by 2023

After years of delays and much debate, it's finally happening. Bullet trains are coming to Thailand.

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Northwestern's student journalists made a mistake. Then most people overreacted

A swarm of journalists on social media descended this week on editors of The Daily Northwestern. The student journalists exhaustively covered protests of an on-campus appearance by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- taking photos of students being shoved by officers, using social media to track down protestors and get their side of the story.

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Everything you need to know before watching season three of 'The Crown'

Practice your curtsy. "The Crown" returns to Netflix on Sunday, with Olivia Colman taking her seat on Queen Elizabeth II's throne as the series' new star.

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Venice is under water. Can its landmarks be saved?

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White House blames NSC aide for discrepancy between readout and new transcript

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5 things we learned from Yovanovitch's testimony in the impeachment inquiry

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30 years after the Velvet Revolution, the Czechs are back on the streets

For many Czechs, Sunday's anniversary of the Velvet Revolution will be a bittersweet moment. Three decades after the collapse of the Communist regime, people will mark a dramatic moment in history amid allegations, confirmed by a court decision, that their prime minister collaborated with the StB, the Communist-era secret police.

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Two teens killed by a schoolmate in California are identified

The two teens killed by a fellow student who opened fire at a Southern California high school have been identified.

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An astonishing week closes with a wild new window into Trump's style

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After private White House meeting, Giuliani associate Lev Parnas said he was on a 'secret mission' for Trump, sources say

Among the many guests who had their pictures taken with President Donald Trump at the White House's annual Hanukkah party last year were two Soviet-born businessmen from Florida, Lev Parnas and Igor  Fruman. 

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An astonishing week closes with a wild new window into Trump's style

Every week feels weird and wild lately, but this one included some particularly difficult setbacks for President Donald Trump.

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Former Bolivian president Evo Morales says he will not run in new elections. But his resignation has not been accepted

Bolivia's former President, Evo Morales, said that he is willing to return to the country and not run in the next elections if his resignation is accepted.

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Trump ignores Pentagon and intervenes in military war crimes cases

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NFL suspends Myles Garrett indefinitely for swinging helmet onto quarterback's head

The NFL has suspended Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett indefinitely — and at least for the rest of the season — for ripping the opposing quarterback's helmet off his head and hitting him with it in Thursday night's game with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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What really sank Roger Stone

The guilty verdict against Roger Stone, a longtime adviser to President Donald Trump, is a devastating turn of events — perhaps the final chapter — in the storied life of a political trickster. It's also a cautionary tale about the dark corners of democracy, where the limits of law and morality are frequently tested, traded, and violated.

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Gilets jaunes movement sprang from nowhere to stun France. One year on, it's in desperate search of a direction

In many ways it is hard to believe that France's gilets jaunes, or yellow vest, movement is only a year old. In that time, it has led to a 10 billion euro ($11.05 billion) aid package for the poorest, changed laws and police tactics, cost the French economy billions of euros and forced a French president whose electoral platform was never to back down in the face of protest, to do just that.

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Illiterate people are twice as likely to develop dementia, study says

Whether or not you can read a write could be a factor in your ability to stave off dementia as you grow older, according to a new study from scientists at Columbia University.

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I let the royal family down by hanging out with Epstein, Prince Andrew says

Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has told the BBC that he let the royal family down by associating himself with Jeffrey Epstein, even after the late disgraced financier was convicted as a sex offender.

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From an extradition bill to a political crisis: A guide to the Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong has been rocked by pro-democracy, anti-government protests for more than five months now, with escalating violence and anger on all sides. What began as peaceful mass marches has exploded into the city's biggest political crisis in modern times.

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Obama warns 2020 candidates about getting out of step with voters: Be 'rooted in reality'

Former President Barack Obama used an appearance at a high-dollar donor confab on Friday to urge the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls to "pay some attention to where voters actually are," warning them about going so far on certain policies that they become out of step with voters.

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Shooting reported at New Jersey high school football game

Federal agents were responding Friday night to a reported shooting at a high school football game in New Jersey.

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Taylor Swift's battle over her music escalates

The public battle between Taylor Swift and music manager Scooter Braun continues to escalate.

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CNN reporter reads out bombshell revelations from aide

David Holmes, the aide to Bill Taylor who overheard President Trump's conversation with EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland, said that Sondland told Trump that President Zelensky would do "anything you ask him to," and that he confirmed the Ukrainians were going to "do the investigation." CNN's Manu Raju has the details.

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Hong Kong's student protesters are turning campuses into fortresses

Less than 50 meters from a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) base, student protesters are building a fortress.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Security is the key issue as terror-hit Sri Lanka votes for a new President

Sri Lankans head to the polls Saturday to elect a new President months after deadly terrorist attacks shook confidence in the government and security services and left more than 250 people dead.

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Billionaire gets choked up talking about wealth tax

Billionaire hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon have criticized presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren for "vilifying" the rich.

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As deadly Australia bushfires rage, Sydney may be running out water

Australia is reeling from deadly bushfires and the worst drought in decades -- but fears are now growing that things could get worse, as a water shortage in the country's biggest city begins to bite.

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Police use forensic genealogy to make arrest in 'Potomac River Rapist' case

A serial assailant known as the Potomac River Rapist assaulted at least 10 women -- killing one of them -- during the 1990s, police and FBI said.

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Erin Burnett: Nancy Pelosi's move is significant

CNN's Erin Burnett explains why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's shift to accusing President Donald Trump of bribery is a significant move.

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Hear Bill Clinton's message to Trump after school shooting

Former President Bill Clinton reacts to the shooting at Saugus High School in California and urged President Donald Trump and Congress to work together on solving gun violence.

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Democracy is being tested around the world

This was originally published as the November 15 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.

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Morales supporters clash with police in Bolivia

Protests in Bolivia's main city La Paz broke out amid calls from former Bolivian President Evo Morales and his backers to reject newly declared interim president Jeanine Anez.

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See the controversial sales pitch for Trump's DC hotel

The Trump Organization has put together a glossy investor brochure for the Trump International Hotel complete with pictures showcasing the hotel's grandiose architecture, central location and it's ability to capitalize on "government related business." CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Condoleezza Rice says Trump asking Ukraine to investigate Biden is 'out of bounds'

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who has largely remained silent on issues concerning President Donald Trump, said Monday that the President's efforts to get Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden were "out of bounds" and called the administration's shadow foreign policy in Ukraine "deeply troubling."

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Hong Kong's government is being willfully blind to the chaos it's creating

In almost six months of protests, you might be forgiven for thinking Hong Kong had seen it all. And yet, this week brought a new sight: men in suits and women in heels joining with student protesters to defy police in the heart of the city's business district.

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Taylor Swift says she's not being allowed to perform her early music for AMAs

Losing the rights to her early music catalog continues to cause trouble, trouble, trouble for singer Taylor Swift.

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These are the next generation of African stars, according to TIME

Ugandan pop star turned politician, Bobi Wine, Nigerian gender rights activist, Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Kenyan film director, Wanuri Kahiu have all made it to the 2019 TIME 100 NEXT list.

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Some ran. Others hid. Their parents worried. Inside the panic-filled moments after the California school shooting

Larry Everhart was leaving his house to get a coffee in his quiet Santa Clarita neighborhood Thursday morning when he noticed an onslaught of students sprinting toward him.

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Why Fox News wants you to think impeachment hearings are 'boring'

On Wednesday night, Sean Hannity was positively giddy.

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Mo'Nique files discrimination suit against Netflix

Academy Award-winning actress Mo'Nique has filed suit against streaming giant Netflix, alleging that they discriminated against her as a black woman.

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Facebook signed a lease for 30 floors of office space in New York's Hudson Yards

Facebook signed a lease for more than 1.5 million square feet of office space in New York City's Hudson Yards.

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Bank teller charged in home invasion of a customer who'd made a large withdrawal, authorities say

A bank teller has been charged in connection with a home invasion at the residence of a customer who'd made a large withdrawal of money, authorities in Maryland said.

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Russian media mocks impeachment hearing

Just as open impeachment hearings have started in Washington, Russian media is reporting their own thoughts on the story. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.

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ATP Finals: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic to reach semifinals

Roger Federer will be the first to admit that beating Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals on Thursday night doesn't make up for his gut-wrenching defeat in the Wimbledon final but he avoided a double blow in London and inflicted some woe on the Serb himself.

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WWI shipwreck yields surprising discovery

A team of ocean explorers says it has retrieved cognac and liqueur from a ship that was bound for Russia when it was sunk by a German submarine in 1917.

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Senator's gun violence speech interrupted by grim news

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-NY) was giving a speech on gun violence on the Senate floor when he received word of the deadly school shooting in Santa Clarita, California.

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Wanted: 10k dogs for massive aging canine study

On this we can all agree: The lifespan of a dog is far too short. The Dog Aging Project hopes to change that.

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Universities are new battleground in Hong Kong protests

University students and protesters continue to clash with police at the Chinese University campus in Hong Kong amid rising tensions. Classes have been cancelled and some foreign students, including those from mainland China, are leaving campus. CNN's Paula Hancock reports.

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Late-night TV hosts take on impeachment

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, and Conan O'Brien give their take on the first day of the Trump public impeachment hearings.

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Who's who in season 3 of 'The Crown'?

The long-awaited third season of the "The Crown" returns to Netflix on November 17. CNN takes a look at some of the brand new cast members of the award-winning show.

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More Italian towns are selling homes for €1

Both Mussomeli in Sicily and Zungoli in Campania are offering bargain homes for sale, and have invested in bilingual real estate agencies to make the buying process a breeze for foreigners.

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Trump declares himself a 'big fan' of Turkey's strongman leader

President Donald Trump emerged from hours of talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday to declare himself a "big fan" of Turkey's strongman leader.

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Japan's Emperor has a $248 million dinner date with a sun goddess

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito will take part in a ritual feast with a sun goddess on Thursday night as part of a centuries-old ceremony to celebrate his ascension to the throne.

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16-year-old taken in for questioning over bushfires as fourth person found dead

A 16-year-old is being questioned by police in connection with a bushfire in the Australian state of Queensland, which destroyed 36 structures in the region's east coast.

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Chinese state media issues dire warning as Hong Kong protests take dark turn

Hong Kong looked set for another long day of violent clashes and travel chaos Thursday with protesters occupying several universities across the city amid growing concern over what might happen next.

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Morales warns Bolivian leaders not to 'stain themselves with the blood of the people' as protesters take to the streets

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has warned government officials not "stain themselves with the blood of the people," after his supporters took to streets in support of the embattled former leader.

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Experimental Qantas ultra-long-haul London to Sydney flight takes off

As experiments go, this one should be pretty spectacular -- 19 hours, 17,800 kilometers (about 11,060 miles), 100 metric tons of jet fuel and not one, but two separate sunrises.

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10 suspects in four states defrauded women in a romance scam and laundered the money, feds say

Ten people in Oklahoma, New York, California and Texas have been charged with conspiring to launder money that they obtained in a romance scam targeting women nationwide, federal officials say.

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Police arrest suspect in fatal Popeyes stabbing in Maryland

Police in Maryland have arrested a man wanted on murder charges in a fatal stabbing outside a Popeyes restaurant last week, the Prince George's County Police Department announced early Thursday.

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Nearly all toddlers, and the majority of babies, eat too much added sugar in the US, study says

A new analysis of national data published Wednesday finds 98% of toddlers and two-thirds of infants consume added sugars in their diets each day. The American Heart Association recommends children less than two years of age not have access to any added sugars, which includes any sweeteners that don't naturally occur in food.

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Is it safe to visit Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kongers have been protesting for more than five 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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Mars is launching a vegan 'milk chocolate' bar

Mars is set to launch a new line of vegan chocolate bars in the United Kingdom, becoming the first major confectionery company to offer a plant-based alternative to milk chocolate.

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Meet Narwhal, the rescue puppy with a tail growing out of his forehead

There's a 10-week-old puppy in Missouri with a tail growing out of his forehead.

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CDC official on new report: I'm worried

Every 15 minutes, someone in the US dies of a superbug that has learned to outsmart even our most sophisticated antibiotics, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Bus driver helps two children in brutal cold

An alert bus driver put two children on her bus to keep them warm after seeing them outside in brutally cold weather. HLN's Robin Meade explains.

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See why nurses dressed newborns in tiny cardigans

Nurses at a Pittsburgh hospital dressed a group of newborns in Mr. Rogers' signature red cardigan to celebrate World Kindness Day.

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Asian markets weak after China data disappoints

Asian stocks mostly dropped Thursday after China reported economic data that was weaker than expected.

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FBI busts $6 million iPhone and iPad counterfeit ring

The FBI busted a counterfeit ring centered on iPhones and iPads that reportedly cost Apple over $6.1 million.

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Hillary Clinton, get real

Reportedly not ready to say "never" to a possible run, Hillary Clinton appears to believe that the country wants her to lead, writes SE Cupp. Terrible idea...and wrong.

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Facebook has shut down 5.4 billion fake accounts this year

So far this year, Facebook has shut down 5.4 billion fake accounts on its main platform, but millions likely remain, the social networking giant said Wednesday. That's compared to roughly 3.3 billion fake accounts removed in all of 2018.

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The insect apocalypse is coming. Here's what you can do about it

It's being called the unnoticed apocalypse: The number of insects is declining rapidly and 41% of bug species face extinction, scientists say.

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Djokovic sets up showdown with Federer

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Trump to hold news conference with Turkey's Erdogan

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Watch historic public impeachment hearing

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Man who smuggled overweight cat into plane cabin stripped of frequent flyer status

Talk of smuggling usually evokes images of drugs, guns and other contraband -- but it was a fat cat that saw one man punished by Russian airline Aeroflot.

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Greta hitches ride across the Atlantic on YouTubers' boat

Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg has found a ride back across the Atlantic to attend the COP25 environmental summit in Madrid, thanks to a pair of Australian vloggers.

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David Villa, Spain's all-time leading goalscorer, announces retirement from football

After 19 years, 14 major trophies and more than 400 goals, David Villa has announced his retirement from football.

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Chelsea wins race to land Australian soccer star

She's one of the most talented soccer players on the planet -- but Sam Kerr is now gearing up to take on a brave new world after signing for English club Chelsea.

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Love Island star eyes fight with YouTuber KSI

After watching KSI and Logan Paul's debut professional boxing fight, Love Island star and professional boxer Tommy Fury wants in.

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McLaren unveils $1.7 million supercar with no roof and a windshield made of air

The new McLaren Elva supercar costs $1.7 million, not including options like a sound system or exposed carbon fiber body panels. One option you won't be able to get: A roof.

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