Saturday, 29 February 2020

Shincheonji director denies responsibility for South Korea coronavirus infections

The director of the religious group at the center of South Korea's novel coronavirus outbreak has denied responsibility for the recent spike in infections, saying authorities were trying to "exaggerate" its involvement to shift blame.

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Trump says additional American coronavirus cases 'likely' as US confirms first death



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Joe Biden's South Carolina rout sends a warning to Bernie Sanders



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Netanyahu is fighting for power like his freedom depends on it -- and it might

Nearly everything about the last year in Israeli politics has been unprecedented. A second election. A third election. A sitting Prime Minister indicted. That same Prime Minister standing next to the US President and talking about imminent annexation of Palestinian territory.

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California university fired 54 grad students who were striking for higher pay

Fifty-four teaching assistants at the University of California, Santa Cruz were fired after they refused to turn final fall grades as part of an ongoing strike for higher wages.

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Briton Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe believes she contracted coronavirus in Iranian prison, her family says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian mother jailed in Iran on espionage charges, believes she has contracted coronavirus in Evin Prison outside Tehran, according to a family statement released Saturday.

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Top German clubs play out bizarre conclusion to game over fans' offensive banner

You would think after a 6-0 away win, Bayern Munich and its fans would be in high spirits.

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Liverpool lose first Premier League game of the season, beaten 3-0 by Watford

Liverpool has lost its first Premier League game of the season after being defeated 3-0 at Watford.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds announce pregnancy and engagement

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner, Carrie Symonds, have announced they are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married, Downing Street confirmed on Saturday.

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Actresses walk out of 'French Oscars' after Roman Polanski wins top awards

France's equivalent of the Oscars -- the Cesars -- was thrown into turmoil Friday after director Roman Polanski won top awards, prompting walkouts from actresses and protests outside the venue.

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Welcome to London, where $2,000 a month gets you a bed beside the toilet

At first glance, the advertisement looks impressive: A one-bedroom flat in London's trendy Camden Town, situated in a pretty townhouse and boasting "high ceilings" and "designer marble worktops."

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Friday, 28 February 2020

New US coronavirus cases of unknown origin



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Scientists race to develop coronavirus vaccine

Scientists around the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus. CNN's Sanjay Gupta has more.

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US and Taliban poised to sign historic agreement

After a week-long "reduction in violence," the US and Taliban are poised to sign a historic agreement Saturday, which would set into motion the drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan and potentially pave the way to ending America's longest-fought war.

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New US coronavirus case of unknown origin

An older adult woman from Californalliia might be the second case of community transmission of the novel coronavirus, health officials in Santa Clara County said Friday.

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Trump announces his pick for director of national intelligence

• Trump says he will nominate current US Ambassador to Norway to be next Navy Secretary

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Pop star's opinion on Girl Scout cookies ignites debate

Justin Timberlake started a fierce debate on social media when he declared Samoas to be his favorite Girl Scout cookies over Thin Mints.

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America Ferrera leaving 'Superstore' in surprise move

"Superstore" will have to continue without its super star America Ferrera.

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Pop star opens up about her bipolar disorder

Pop star Bebe Rexha opened up to Self magazine about her bipolar disorder and how it has affected her career.

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Next week's Geneva car show canceled as coronavirus spreads in Europe

Next week's Geneva Motor Show has been canceled because of coronavirus fears, striking a marquee event from the global auto industry's calendar as it braces for a third year of recession.

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French cinema faces moral reckoning as Roman Polanski's new film up for 12 César awards

French cinema is gearing up for a watershed moment on Friday when "An Officer and a Spy," the latest movie from Roman Polanski, competes for 12 César awards. The results will be seen as a verdict on how far the industry -- and the country -- has come in the #MeToo era.

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Woman dies after drinking single sip of wine laced with MDMA

A woman has died after taking a single sip of wine laced with the drug MDMA, prosecutors in the Belgian city of Antwerp have said.

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Smartphone sales are collapsing in China. They could plunge 40% in Q1

China's smartphone market, the biggest in the world, is set for a massive plunge due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Eerie soccer match played in empty stadium amid coronavirus outbreak

Italian soccer team Inter Milan may have booked its place in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday but none of its fans were in the San Siro stadium to witness it.

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Mike Bloomberg's presidential run could cost taxpayers billions

Unlike his rivals, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running a "self-financed" campaign for president. The 78-year-old entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of around $62 billion has pledged to spend "whatever it takes" out of his fortune to defeat President Donald Trump.

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The global travel industry may not recover for years

Countries around the world have been eager to cash in on the rising spending power of Chinese travelers. Shops advertise Mandarin speaking salespeople, the United States and Japan offer 10-year visas, and hotels and duty-free retailers accept China's Alipay and WeChat Pay apps.

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Triple Olympic champion Sun Yang handed eight-year ban

Triple Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang has been banned from the sport for eight years for missing an out-of-competition doping test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.

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A neo-fascist party hopes for big gains in Slovakia's election

A neo-fascist party, whose leader is on trial for hate speech, has big hopes for the general election in Slovakia this weekend.

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Coronavirus could cost Trump the election, Goldman Sachs warns

A market meltdown. Surging recession fears. And a sudden spotlight on America's health care system. Goldman Sachs is warning Wall Street that the coronavirus could cost President Donald Trump the election.

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What a Sanders-Trump map could look like

With Bernie Sanders looking more and more like the potential Democratic presidential nominee, the good people at the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia have released their first take on what the electoral map might look like in a matchup between the senator from Vermont and President Donald Trump.

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Teacher suspended for showing students a picture of her fiancée wins $100,000 settlement

A Texas art teacher who was placed on administrative leave after talking about "her future wife" in class hopes her settlement with a school district will change the lives of other LGBTQ people.

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Teenager's remains found in zoo's lion enclosure

The remains of a teen, who was missing for two days, have been found in a lion enclosure at Lahore Safari Zoo in Pakistan.

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A missing woman from New Mexico was kidnapped and murdered, authorities say

A Mennonite woman who went missing from New Mexico last month was kidnapped and murdered, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office said.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested

A Hong Kong tycoon known for his outspoken support of the city's pro-democracy movement and criticism of China was arrested Friday, along with two other prominent pro-democracy figures.

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How Trump and his Fox News allies are infecting the public trust amid coronavirus concerns

In times of emergency — whether it's a major hurricane, terror attack, or health crisis — the public relies on the press for much-needed information. In some of these cases, it can be a matter of life and death. And given the current coronavirus outlook, there will soon be a lot of questions the public will need answers to.

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Harry and Meghan to lose their Canadian security

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will lose their Canadian security when they step back as senior members of the royal family next month, the country's government has said.

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Mom makes son do pushups in a store's bathroom because he wouldn't listen

Parents, have you ever asked your kiddo to do something or behavior properly and they've ignored you? Yeah, you're not alone.

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Doctors pull entire beach towel out of python's mouth

Doctors in Australia were able to save a python's life after it swallowed an entire beach towel by pulling it out with forceps.

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Secret doorway discovered under UK Parliament

On February 26, the UK Parliament announced the discovery of a previously hidden entrance that had been built for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661.

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Foreign diplomats to be evacuated from North Korea as country steps up efforts to prevent virus outbreak

A plan is in the works to evacuate quarantined foreign diplomats from North Korea, a source inside the country has revealed as concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus grow.

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Thursday, 27 February 2020

Coronavirus infections in Italy spike; other European countries trace some cases back to Italy



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China wants to get back to normal as coronavirus stabilizes. That could be dangerous

Everyone knows the feeling. It's day six of a two-week course of antibiotics, and you're feeling much better. You're ready for a return to normality, to being able to drink alcohol and eat what you want without worry, to not stressing about taking your pills at the right time.

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What Trump's 'peace' agreement with Taliban really means

The Trump administration is close to signing a "peace" agreement with the Taliban, but let's not kid ourselves; this is really a withdrawal agreement in the middle of a hotly contested presidential election season. Such an agreement with the Taliban will allow Trump to point to a campaign promise kept: getting the United States out of its longest war.

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A Los Angeles hearse was stolen and police are asking suspects to 'bring back the deceased person'

Los Angeles police are looking for the suspects who took off with a hearse that had a body inside.

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Trial begins for 2 Americans charged in stabbing death of Italian police officer

Two Americans charged with aggravated murder and extortion in the stabbing death of an Italian police officer last July went on trial Wednesday in Rome, claiming self-defense.

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London street named for Freddie Mercury

A suburban London street has been renamed in honor of late musician Freddie Mercury.

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Federal health officials investigate E. coli outbreak likely linked to Jimmy John's

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into a multi-state E. coli outbreak they believe is linked to Jimmy John's.

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Jay-Z and Yo Gotti file second lawsuit against Mississippi prisons on behalf of 150 inmates living in 'filth and dilapidation'

Rappers Yo Gotti and Jay-Z filed a second lawsuit this week against the Mississippi Department of Corrections targeting the state's notorious Parchman prison, where at least nine inmates have died since the beginning of the year.

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Japan health expert says cruise ship quarantine flawed



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Maria Sharapova, the ultimate competitor with a complicated legacy

It was Maria Sharapova's mental toughness which set her apart from most of her peers. There may have been others with more talent, players who moved more elegantly on the court, yet few could match her spirit. She was the ultimate competitor.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Gunman kills five coworkers in Wisconsin

An employee stormed the Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee and killed five co-workers before turning the gun on himself in one of the city's deadliest shootings.

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Japan health expert says cruise ship quarantine flawed



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CDC: US may have first community-transmitted case of coronavirus

A California resident who contracted novel coronavirus might be the first case of "community spread," the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why it matters.

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Anderson Cooper to Bloomberg: Seems you've only had change of heart because you're running for president

At the CNN Democratic town hall in Charleston, South Carolina, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg discusses what he's done to reverse the effects of his old stop-and-frisk program.

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Life around Italy's coronavirus 'red zone'

Italian authorities have cordoned off areas where more than 50,000 people live in an attempt to to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. CNN's Ben Wedeman goes to a village on the fringes of the "red zone" and speaks to locals whose lives are affected.

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Who will pay for Bernie Sanders' plans?

I spent a good chunk of time doing the math to come up with a bottom-line figure for all of Bernie Sanders' proposals -- not just "Medicare for All" but the Green New Deal, free college, universal pre-K and child care, and so on. The total? An estimated $50 trillion.

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5 takeaways from CNN's town halls in South Carolina

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she wouldn't step aside before the Democratic convention if none of her presidential rivals reach the number of delegates required to clinch the party's nomination before then.

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Victims recount Delhi's worst sectarian violence in decades

• 24 dead, 188 injured in New Delhi clashes

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Trump takes victory lap early on in virus fight

President Donald Trump wants America to know he's doing a great job in keeping out the novel coronavirus, in a victory lap that could look premature if his own experts are correct in their more somber forecasts.

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Secret doorway discovered under London's House of Commons

A 17th-century door has just been discovered under London's House of Commons.

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Saudi officials order arrest of female rapper for 'Mecca Girl' music video

Officials in Saudi Arabia have ordered the arrest of a female rapper and her crew for posting a music video "Mecca Girl" on YouTube.

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Chinese space mission reveals what it's like on the far side of the moon

China's Chang'e-4 mission, the first to land on the far side of the moon, is unveiling lunar secrets one layer at a time, according to a new study.

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How the coronavirus spread through a South Korean religious group

Illness was never accepted as a valid reason to miss services at the Shincheonji religious group, says former member Duhyen Kim.

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More new coronavirus cases reported outside China than in



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Obama sends cease-and-desist letter to Republican super PAC

Representatives for Barack Obama sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Republican super PAC on Wednesday, demanding that they stop airing an ad that uses the former President's words to imply former Vice President Joe Biden supports "plantation politics."

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A patient kept getting kicked off liver transplant waiting lists for alcohol abuse. But she wasn't drinking, her bladder was making the alcohol

A woman insisted she needed a liver transplant. But doctors wouldn't allow it, removing her from waiting lists and recommending treatment for alcohol addiction instead.

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Eminem calls on fans to match his flow with the '#GodzillaChallenge'

Hip-hop star Eminem wants fans to match his impeccable flow with their own rapping skills.

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Boris Johnson's family 'stunned' after neighbor found murdered

Boris Johnson's family are "stunned and saddened" after a neighbor of the British Prime Minister's father was found shot to death near his country home in southwest England.

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Hong Kong is giving 7 million people $1,200 in cash to boost its recession-hit economy

Hong Kong is handing most of its residents a pile of cash to spend as it tries to save its slumping economy from the aftermath of protests and the coronavirus outbreak.

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Seagulls are more likely to go after food humans have touched

Seagulls prefer to eat food that humans have already touched, according to new research.

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7-year-old girl dies during tonsillectomy

A 7-year-old South Carolina girl died one minute into surgery to remove her tonsils, her parents told CNN affiliate WHNS.

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Bloomberg on allegations of sexist behavior: I was 'probably wrong to make the jokes'

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday that he was "probably wrong to make the jokes," referencing allegations of sexist and misogynistic behavior made against him.

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A man allegedly stabbed a woman in a grocery store with a syringe and is now facing charges

A man is in custody after a woman reported being assaulted with a syringe in a Maryland grocery store, police said.

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Syrian school and hospital attacks kill at least 21 people, aid group says

At least 21 civilians, including nine children and three teachers, were killed when 10 schools and a hospital were hit by "airstrikes and ground attacks" in Idlib province in northwestern Syria on Tuesday, said the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations said in a statement.

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Mother of missing 15-month-old arrested for giving investigators 'false reports,' police say

The mother of a Tennessee toddler missing for two months was arrested on Tuesday after giving investigators false information, police say.

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The math behind Bernie Sanders' $50 trillion vision

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been remarkably consistent about his democratic socialist vision to remake the country. And he doesn't mind that it'll cost many, many trillions. With a T.

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Four teens arrested in connection with fire that destroyed a nearly 100-year-old train depot

Four teenagers have been arrested after a massive fire destroyed a nearly 100-year-old train depot in Florida.

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A TV reporter unknowingly gave the snow report with googly eyes after he accidentally turned on Facebook's face filters

In the news industry, mistakes aren't taken lightly as viewers trust journalists to relay the day's news accurately. But for Justin Hinton, a reporter with CNN affiliate WLOS, his latest blooper had even his bosses laughing.

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Emanuel: 'Panic' would describe the mood right now

Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama's former White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago mayor, talks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the current state of the Democratic Party.

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Images show massive Antarctic change in just 9 days

CNN's Tom Sater speaks to scientists about an unprecedented heat wave that has resulted in rapidly melting ice caps in Antarctica. Experts warn this may lead to irreversible damage.

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'Panic,' ex-Obama official Rahm Emanuel sounds the alarm

Former Vice President Joe Biden fired back at Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) during the South Carolina Democratic presidential debate hosted by CBS, after Sanders claimed that Barack Obama made similar comments praising Cuba's education system.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Grandfather charged in death of toddler on cruise ship will change his plea to guilty, attorney says

Salvatore "Sam" Anello, the grandfather charged in the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter who fell from a cruise ship, will change his plea to guilty, according to his attorney.

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Body camera videos show 6-year-old sobbing and pleading with officers during arrest

The police body camera videos are disturbing. They show two Orlando police officers arresting 6-year-old Kaia Rolle as she pleads with officers for a "second chance."

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Blasted by Democratic rivals, Sanders holds his ground

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who holds a delegate lead, took on his Democratic counterparts in a contentious CBS debate ahead of the South Carolina primary.

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Singer Duffy says she retreated from the spotlight after being 'raped and drugged and held captive'

Duffy opened up to her fans Tuesday in an Instagram post that explained why she stepped away from the spotlight nearly a decade ago.

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Conflicting signals cast doubt on Trump team's coronavirus response

Jarring contradictions in the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus are casting doubt on its capacity to tackle an outbreak that officials say is now certain to reach US soil.

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Grab lands $850 million to pump into financial services

Ride hailing company Grab just secured nearly $1 billion to help achieve its super app ambitions.

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Controversy and spectacle take center stage

Milan Fashion Week served as proof that fashion doesn't exist in a vacuum, with conversations around gender fluidity and sexual violence, as well as the spread of the novel coronavirus, were unavoidable.

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Millennials are changing the auction market

Over the past year, a handful of surprising auction house press releases have graced my inbox. "Sotheby's Partners with The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti For Special Old Masters Exhibition & Auction," one proclaimed, while another proudly boasted: "Christie's to Present its Most Accessible Auction to Date: Christie's 100 | Online Only."

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These adorable cheetah cubs just made history

A pair of cheetah cubs at Columbus Zoo were the first in history born via in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer to a surrogate mother.

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Where to eat in Paris, according to its top models

If you're planning a whirlwind trip to Paris, there's no better source of recommendations than the industry's top models. After all, Paris Fashion Week might be a haze of castings, fittings and runways -- but they still have to find the time to eat. CNN asked four models for their favorite spots in the city, from breakfast to post-show drinks to the best place to kill a spare hour or two.

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Look back at Mubarak's life and legacy

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years before he was overthrown in a popular uprising, has died at 91.

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Trump to invite Fury and Wilder to White House after 'exciting' clash

US President Donald Trump says he could invite both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder to the White House following their world heavyweight title clash in Las Vegas Saturday.

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Lego minifigure creator and 'unsung hero' of the toy industry Jens Nygaard Knudsen dies

Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the Lego minifigure, has passed away at the age of 78.

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Hosni Mubarak, former Egyptian president, dies at 91



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Liverpool equals a Premier League record Jurgen Klopp 'never thought possible'



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Monday, 24 February 2020

Hear Vanessa Bryant's tearful tribute to late Kobe and Gigi

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's widow and mother of 13-year-old Gianna, delivered a touching speech and tribute at the Staples Center memorial service for her late husband and daughter.

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Avlon: Bernie Sanders' praise of Fidel Castro is problematic

CNN's John Avlon looks at Bernie Sanders' past comments on socialism, including his support of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro and other controversial political events.

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Teen convinces lawmakers to spend a day in wheelchairs

Alex Johnson, who has a rare skeletal disorder, challenged Tennessee lawmakers to experience the challenges he faces every day

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Axios: White House created lists of 'disloyal' officials

President Donald Trump has told aides he wants more loyalists working in key administration positions, and his allies have provided him with lists of government officials they have identified as disloyal and of names they say would work better toward advancing his agenda. Axios' Jonathan Swan, who first reported the story, has the details.

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21 of the world's 30 cities with the worst air pollution are in India

India has once again topped an annual list of cities with the worst air quality in the world, according to a new report, while Chinese cities have continued to show improvements from the previous year.

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Malaysian politics has been plunged into chaos, it may take a long time to recover

Whoever loses, Mahathir wins.

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Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai sentenced to ten years in Chinese jail

A Chinese court has sentenced Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison for "providing intelligence" overseas, in a case that is likely to reignite international criticism of Beijing's treatment of its critics.

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A 'wayward' sea lion found wandering miles from the water in Washington needed a little rescuing

Deputies in Washington state had an unusual road hazard call on Sunday -- a 500-pound sea lion.

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Another University of Oklahoma professor uses the N-word

For the second time in as many weeks, a professor at the University of Oklahoma has been accused of using the N-word.

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Two cheetah cubs were born for the first time by IVF. The breakthrough offers hope for the threatened species

A pair of cheetah cubs have been born from in vitro fertilization to a surrogate cheetah mother for the first time, and experts are hailing it a "huge scientific breakthrough."

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To attract young collectors, auction houses tap rock stars, sneakerheads and a Spice Girl

Over the past year, a handful of surprising auction house press releases have graced my inbox. "Sotheby's Partners with The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti For Special Old Masters Exhibition & Auction," one proclaimed, while another proudly boasted: "Christie's to Present its Most Accessible Auction to Date: Christie's 100 | Online Only."

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Petition to airlines: Kids should sit with their parents

Basic economy is fine if you're a solo airline passenger willing to roll the dice on a middle seat. For families, the lowest airfare class can be problematic.

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From the Cold War to trade wars: Six things you need to know about Indo-US ties



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Cutting salt likely to prevent future heart disease, even if you're not at risk now

Heart disease is the number one killer of people worldwide.

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Lesotho Prime Minister in surprise court appearance as lawyers seek immunity

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane made a surprise appearance in a court in Maseru on Monday but will not be charged with murder and attempted murder until a constitutional question is settled, a magistrate ruled.

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US couple in limbo as wife is quarantined in Japan

Kent and Rebecca Frasure from Oregon are both in Japan, but they're kept apart. She's quarantined in a hospital in Tokyo, while he's free to roam the city. CNN's Will Ripley follows Kent around Tokyo as he visits Rebecca at the hospital.

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Car drives into carnival crowd in Germany

A car drove into a crowd of people at a carnival parade in the German town of Volkmarsen, police in Kassel said Monday.

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Trump wants fewer people on his team -- but more loyalists

President Donald Trump has told aides he wants fewer people working for him in the White House and only loyalists installed in key administration positions, several people familiar with the matter say.

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NASCAR driver Ryan Newman says crash left him with a head injury

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman led in the final lap of last week's Daytona 500 when his car spun, went airborne and flipped several times. He was rushed to an area hospital.

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The US would be better off with fewer billionaires

When folks say that billionaires shouldn't exist, it's nothing personal. Some billionaires are nice enough. Some spend generously on philanthropy.

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Wikileaks' Julian Assange put lives of informants in 'immediate' danger, say prosecutors

Julian Assange put the lives of sources and informants in "immediate" danger, lawyers for the US government told a London court on Monday as the WikiLeaks founder's extradition hearing began.

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Neymar sees red in Paris Saint-Germain's thrilling comeback win against Bordeaux

Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from the disappointment of its Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund with victory over Bordeaux -- but it was far from straightforward.

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A 9-year-old asked Buttigieg to help him tell the world he's gay. Here's how Buttigieg responded

Pete Buttigieg shared an emotional moment with a young supporter in Denver on Saturday night.

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Massive sandstorm strands travelers in Canary Islands

Travelers in the Canary Islands face continued disruption Monday morning following a massive sandstorm that blew in from the Sahara Desert over the weekend.

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With Sanders, Democrats choose revolution over resistance

Democrats are on the cusp of making a very important decision after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' decisive win in Saturday's Nevada caucuses. Faced with a choice between moderates promising a way back to the pre-Donald Trump era -- the resistance -- and Sanders' revolutionary vision for a radically different America, voters are choosing revolution.

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Two more major economies at risk from coronavirus

Stock markets are falling around the world after the number of coronavirus cases surged in Italy and South Korea, putting two more major economies at risk from a virus that has already caused widespread disruption in China.

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Pepsi is buying a major Chinese snack retailer for $705 million

PepsiCo is buying a Chinese company that sells snacks online as it tries to corner more of the world's largest food and beverage market.

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'Guilty as charged': Schumer admits to spending over $8,600 on cheesecake

Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday acknowledged a report that he spent more than $8,600 on cheesecake in under 10 years, saying it is his "guilty pleasure."

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Prague renames square in front of Russian embassy after slain Putin critic Boris Nemtsov

When a group of politicians in Prague decided to honor the murdered Russian dissident Boris Nemtsov by naming a square after him, there was just one location they had in mind: The plaza in front of the Russian embassy.

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Convicted murderer escapes from Alabama work release center

A convicted murderer escaped from a work release center in Alabama Saturday night, authorities said.

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Here's what to expect from Trump's visit to India

It's Donald Trump's first visit to India -- and it comes at a crucial time for both countries. CNN takes a look at what to expect from the two-day trip.

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Analyst: Trump trying to transform intel community into PR machine

CNN's Samantha Vinograd discusses President Trump's recent move to appoint Richard Grenell, staunch loyalist to the President, as Acting Director of National Intelligence.

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New study suggests higher voter turnout may help Trump

A new study for the Knight Foundation suggests the possibility that a higher turnout may help President Donald Trump win reelection.

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There's a pattern to who Trump is pardoning

CNN's John Avlon takes a look at the eleven people President Trump pardoned this week - they all have a Fox News connection, according to the New York Times.

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John King breaks down Sanders' effect on polls after Nevada

CNN's John King discusses the poll numbers around the Democratic presidential candidates following Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) projected win in the Nevada caucuses.

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Sunday, 23 February 2020

Runner crawled for 8 hours in sub-freezing temperatures after breaking his ankle on mountain trail

A runner crawled for nearly eight hours to find help after breaking his ankle in a national park in Washington, authorities said.

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South Korean cases surge past 600 as global epidemic grows



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Sanders says he'd meet with Kim as president and take action if China invaded Taiwan



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Sotomayor issues scathing dissent on order that could reshape US immigration

Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a scathing dissent late Friday night, castigating the government for repeatedly asking the Supreme Court on an emergency basis to allow controversial policies to go into effect and charging her conservative colleagues on the court with being too eager to side with the Trump administration on such requests.

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'I have never seen him eat a vegetable:' Trump braces for a beef-free menu in India



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Beloved lifestyle guru dies at age 70

The restaurateur, model and author B. Smith died on Saturday after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, her husband Dan Gasby said in a statement. She was 70 years old.

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Three US aircraft shot down during WWII found in Pacific

The last time anyone saw these military aircraft, US forces were pummeling Japanese targets in the western Pacific during World War II.

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Italy's coronavirus outbreak is the biggest outside of Asia



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New Orleans bans tandem floats for the rest of Mardi Gras season after second deadly parade accident

New Orleans officials have banned tandem floats from parading during the rest of the Mardi Gras season after two people were killed in separate accidents last week.

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Bloomberg needs to take down Sanders -- immediately

It seems Michael Bloomberg entered the presidential race for at least two reasons: he wants to be president and he understands the importance of denying President Trump a second term.

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In India, Trump aims for crowds and strategic friendship

Donald Trump's biggest rally might not be in a red state, or even in the United States. It's likely to be inside a cricket stadium in Gujarat state, in western India, packed as promised by the President's loyal counterpart.

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Some of the world's biggest economies are on the brink of recession

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Trump's 2020 position is improving

First things first: The theme song of the week is Will & Grace.

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Fashion Institute of Technology apologizes after fashion show evokes controversy over racist imagery

The Fashion Institute of Technology has apologized and placed two academic officials on leave, after its graduate fashion show used accessories that many — including a model scheduled to walk in the show — called racist.

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She beat cancer twice, then helped Sanders win Nevada

Young people and Latinos came out big for Sen. Bernie Sanders during the Nevada caucuses. Camila Lausso explains why she picked Sanders to be her candidate.

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Mother of a missing baby last seen in December says she knew who took her

The mother of a 15-month-old girl last seen two months ago and reported missing last week in Tennessee says she knew who had her daughter, and she was afraid to report her disappearance.

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Dave Ayres, 42, emergency goaltender and Zamboni driver gets win in NHL debut

Dave Ayres, a 42-year-old goaltender, was victorious in his National Hockey League debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Toronto on Saturday evening.

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Saturday, 22 February 2020

Health care emerges as the top single issue among Nevada Democrats



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From one-time Chinese capital to coronavirus epicenter, Wuhan has a long history that the world had forgotten



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Country singer Lindsey Renee Lagestee of Dixie Crush dies at 25

Lindsey Renee Lagestee, the 25-year-old lead female vocalist of the country music band Dixie Crush, died days after being hit by a car on her way to a Valentine's Day performance in Chicago, the band said on Facebook.

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Man builds shrine to Trump for his visit

CNN's Linda Kinkade reports on how India is preparing for President Trump's visit.

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A rare rainbow snake was spotted in a Florida forest for the first time in 50 years. Don't worry, it's harmless

A hiker in Florida found and took pictures of a rare rainbow snake, a species that experts say hasn't been seen in the area for more than 50 years.

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At least one person killed when a single-engine airplane crashes in Hawaii

At least one person died when a single-engine plane crashed Saturday morning at a general aviation airport on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii, according to a flight school.

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Burger King debuts a french fry sandwich and Wendy's isn't impressed

Burger chains have come a long way, now offering a wide array of options for all, no matter your dietary preference.

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Sanders eyes breakaway win in Nevada as rest of the field scrambles to be his alternate

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is looking for a breakaway win in Saturday's Nevada caucuses. Everybody else in the Democratic presidential race is trying to keep it close.

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What you can do right now to evade America's No. 1 killer

Growing up, I watched my father, a highly respected cardiologist, read medical journals every evening, answer emergency phone calls in the middle of many nights, and rush to the hospital after-hours several times a week. I didn't know it then, but these years were the peak of an epidemic of heart disease in the United States.

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Ethiopia's Yeshaneh smashes half marathon record wearing Nike Vaporfly shoes

Ethiopia's Ababel Yeshaneh became the latest athlete to break a world record wearing Nike's controversial Vaporfly shoes as she won the Ras Al Khaimah half marathon in the United Arab Emirates.

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UK unveils 'iconic,' blue post-Brexit passports, made by a French-Dutch company in Poland

The British government has unveiled the country's new, blue post-Brexit passports, hailing the return of an "iconic" document that became a thorny issue during the UK's protracted departure from the European Union.

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Trump's unbroken pattern of disdain for the rule of law

President Donald Trump's actions this week attacking the US justice system are stunning only in how much they conform to a three-year pattern that seems unstoppable.

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Melania Trump next in long line of first ladies to visit India

For decades, America's first ladies have made India an essential global visit, a sort of rite of passage for the job, either alone or in a supporting role with the president.

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Woman records racist coronavirus rant while on subway

CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke to Tanny Jiraprapasuke, who was verbally attacked while riding the subway in Los Angeles. This comes amid a string of racist attacks on Asians in the US due to hysteria around the coronavirus.

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Trump's 'disruptor' spy chief is having an immediate impact



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Joe Biden predicts Trump's next firing

During a CNN town hall in Nevada, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden discusses the briefing shared with lawmakers warning them that the intelligence community believes Russia is already taking steps to interfere in the 2020 election with the goal of helping President Donald Trump win, which three sources familiar with the matter have told CNN.

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Delivery driver survives 75-foot fall off bridge

A FedEx delivery driver jumped off a highway bridge and fell 75 feet while to avoid being hit by an oncoming truck. CNN affiliate WSOC has more.

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Far-right terrorism is on the rise

The shisha bar attack in Germany is only one of many examples of far-right extremist attacks in the past few years.

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Town raises money to buy school's janitor a new truck

One Tennessee town started a fundraiser for their school's favorite custodian when they learned his commute was 4 hours each way. He now has tens of thousands of dollars to finally buy a truck.

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Washington Post: Mick Mulvaney says US is 'desperate' for legal immigrants

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said at a private event Wednesday that the US is "desperate" for more legal immigrants to help grow the economy, according to audio of his comments obtained by The Washington Post.

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Boeing wants to end a $100 million tax break it gets. Here's why

It's not often that a company asks to end a tax break worth about $100 million a year.

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President's new personnel head tells agencies to look out for disloyal staffers

President Donald Trump's new personnel chief told agency officials at a meeting on Thursday to expect staffing changes and movements across the government, people familiar with the meeting told CNN.

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Why Democrats are hurtling toward a nightmare convention scenario

At Wednesday night's debate, the six top 2020 Democratic candidates were asked whether the one of them with the most delegates at the end of the presidential primary process should be the nominee -- even if that person didn't have a majority of the delegates.

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Jurors' note in Harvey Weinstein trial suggests they may be deadlocked on most serious charges

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's trial sent the court 10 notes over four days of deliberations -- including one note suggesting they may be deadlocked on the two most serious charges.

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This is one pardon Trump should consider

Since pardons are something of a topic du jour, Mr. President, I have a simple request. I'm fairly certain you've heard of former NFL star quarterback Michael Vick. We also all noticed the news reports that you just gifted a commutation for an alum of "The Celebrity Apprentice" who was accused of shakedowns involving a children's hospital and pardoned a former police commissioner convicted for tax fraud and lying to the government. So please, sir, hear me out -- I have a far more deserving candidate for your leniency consideration.

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Germany's far right shows its true strength: feeding political chaos

It only took one vote in one state parliament for Germany's populist far right to break a decades-long political taboo, topple Chancellor Angela Merkel's chosen successor and trigger a political crisis whose implications reach even beyond the country's borders.

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New Jersey just raised its threat level for white supremacists to 'high,' well above ISIS and al Qaeda

White supremacists are officially more of a threat to New Jersey than both ISIS and al Qaeda, according to state security officials.

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A 12-year-old boy left his dog outside a shelter. A heartbreaking note explained why

A 12-year-old boy left his puppy outside a shelter with a stuffed animal and a touching note: He wanted to spare him the wrath of his abusive father.

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Anderson Cooper calls B.S. on Blagojevich in fiery interview

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Friday declared himself a "political prisoner" in a contentious interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper over the substantial evidence prosecutors used to convict him on a host of public corruption charges.

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Intelligence community feels immediate impact of Trump's diplomatic 'disruptor'

Richard Grenell, the newly installed acting director of American spy agencies and loyalist to President Donald Trump, began his temporary tenure by moving aggressively to put his stamp on the intelligence community that Trump has repeatedly attacked.

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Friday, 21 February 2020

Mom visits newborn in NICU then makes daring rescue before tanker explodes

A mother in Indianapolis narrowly saved a semi-truck driver before his tanker exploded as she was on the way home from visiting her newborn child in the NICU. CNN affiliate WXIN has the details on this daring rescue.

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Thursday, 20 February 2020

Watch Trump's reaction to Roger Stone's sentence

President Donald Trump addressed the Roger Stone sentencing for the first time during a commencement address in Las Vegas. CNN's Elie Honig fact-checks Trump's claims about the case.

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Rep. tells GOP to 'get a backbone' against Russian meddling

Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) chastises her Republican colleagues and says none of them have responded to the briefing delivered to lawmakers warning them that the intelligence community believes Russia is already taking steps to interfere in the 2020 election with the goal of helping President Donald Trump win, which three sources familiar with the matter have told CNN.

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CBP employee killed wife and sons before fatally shooting himself, police say

A US Customs and Border Protection employee allegedly shot and killed his wife and two sons in Florida before killing himself, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

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Harvard students sue university officials over school's investment ties to prisons

Five Harvard students are suing university officials over Harvard's investments in what they call the "prison-industrial complex."

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Warren says she'd endorse Bloomberg against Trump

Speaking at a CNN town hall in Nevada, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) says that Democratic rival Michael Bloomberg should be disqualified from running for president based on his alleged past treatment of women, but then confirms that she would support him if he were the Democratic nominee against President Donald Trump.

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Robots clash in new competition

Students from around the world descend on Dubai for the "First Global Challenge" robotics competition

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Coronavirus infection cluster emerges outside mainland China

South Korea scrambles to deal with a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases over the past two days. Its southern city Daegu is becoming the new ground zero. Outside mainland China, more local transmissions are also being reported. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

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Democratic contenders plead for cash after draining their accounts



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The rise of the '50 Shades' defense in murder trials

British backpacker Grace Millane was strangled to death, crammed into a suitcase and buried in a New Zealand woodland after a Tinder date in December 2018.

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Ben Affleck relates role to own experience with alcoholism

Actor Ben Affleck spoke about his role as an alcoholic basketball coach in upcoming movie "The Way Back." He said his own struggles with addiction helped him portray his character.

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Leaked video that brought down Macron ally was part of 'political porn' project

The Russian artist who published an explicit video that prompted a candidate to pull out of the Paris mayoral race told CNN on Thursday that he stole the incriminating footage from his girlfriend's computer, saying his actions were "just the beginning" of a "political porn" project.

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America's Russia nightmare is back



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Global air traffic could fall this year for the first time in a decade

The global airline industry is facing huge financial losses and its first decline in more than a decade because of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Man dies in alleged ax attack after 'road rage' incident near school

A 24-year-old man was killed by an ax-wielding group near a primary school in Australia, as parents picked up their children on Thursday, according to CNN affiliate Seven News.

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Warren proposes contract to free women from Bloomberg confidentiality agreements

Elizabeth Warren on Thursday urged her fellow Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg to sign a contract the senator wrote herself that would release people who have made allegations of sexist and misogynistic behavior against Bloomberg from nondisclosure agreements.

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Trump isn't pleased a South Korean film won best-picture Oscar

President Donald Trump bemoaned this year's Academy Award winner for best picture, "Parasite," on Thursday because it's a South Korean film.

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Which Galaxy S20 is right for you? It depends

Samsung will open preorders for its Galaxy S20 lineup on Feb. 21. The trio of phones are similar, yet unique with their own features.

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Mother of two missing children arrested in Hawaii

The mother of two missing children has been arrested by police officers in Hawaii on a warrant issued by Madison County, Idaho, according to a statement from law enforcement.

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3 corrections officers say Nicholas Sutton protected them. He was executed tonight

Nicholas Sutton, a multiple murderer who was sentenced to death for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate, was executed Thursday night by electric chair at a Tennessee prison.

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NFL player arrested for allegedly possessing 157 pounds of marijuana

Cleveland Browns player Gregory Robinson was arrested after US Border Patrol agents found 157 pounds of marijuana in a car, officials said.

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South Korea coronavirus cases pass 150



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'El Chapo' Guzman associate who testified against the kingpin sentenced to 84 months in prison

Tirso Martinez Sanchez, a former associate of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman whose testimony helped convict the drug kingpin, was sentenced to 84 months in prison -- about seven years -- in Brooklyn federal court Thursday.

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Dutch government returns stolen 18th-century 'precious crown' to Ethiopia

The Dutch government returned a stolen ceremonial crown to the Ethiopian government Thursday.

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Trump's longtime ally Roger Stone to be sentenced today

Roger Stone, a longtime showman, political strategist and friend of Donald Trump's whom a jury found guilty of lying to Congress and threatening a witness regarding his efforts for the President's 2016 campaign, will be sentenced Thursday in Washington.

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Pep Guardiola vows to stay at Manchester City despite Champions League ban



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Far-right motive suspected after nine die in rampage at two shisha bars in Germany

A gunman suspected of shooting nine people dead at two shisha bars in Germany is believed to have a far-right background, prosecutors said Thursday.

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Gunman suspected of killing at least nine found dead inside home

A gunman suspected of killing at least nine people in shootings in the German city of Hanau has been found dead inside his home, along with another body, police said on Thursday. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Julie Walters reveals she was diagnosed with bowel cancer

British actress Julie Walters has revealed she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018.

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The boss of France's richest soccer team has been charged in connection with a TV rights scandal

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been charged in Switzerland for criminal offenses around the awarding of media rights for various World Cups and Confederations Cups.

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Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctic glacier

An iceberg the size of Malta broke off the Pine Island glacier in Antarctica. The glacier has lost dramatic amounts of ice over the last 25 years as the region warms due to the climate crisis.

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Trump names staunch loyalist with 'zero intelligence experience' as intelligence chief

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has named Richard Grenell, a staunch loyalist, as acting spy chief.

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Avlon: Trump's pardons are restocking the swamp

CNN's John Avlon warns that President Trump's recent pardons are helping further normalize corruption.

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Infertile cancer survivor gives birth using frozen, lab-matured egg in scientific 'breakthrough'

A cancer survivor who became infertile after chemotherapy treatment has given birth to a baby in a world first hailed as a breakthrough for reproductive science.

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It's unanimous: It was a horrible night for Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg's billions got him onto the debate stage -- but did nothing to spare him from the barrage he faced Wednesday night here in Las Vegas.

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A one-man police department was disbanded. The chief left the town meeting in his underwear

A small New Hampshire town's only lawman was let go Tuesday night. Richard Lee, the now-former Chief of Police of Croydon, was asked to turn in his patrol car and his uniform. He did - and then headed for the snowy walk home in only boots, a hat, and his underwear.

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2 killed in massive pileup involving more than 200 cars near Montreal

Two people were killed Wednesday in a massive car pileup that shut down a major highway just outside Montreal, according to Quebec police.

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Passenger weeps after leaving cruise ship quarantine

CNN's Matt Rivers speaks to a woman who spent two weeks quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan after passengers on the ship were diagnosed with the coronavirus.

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What Obama is saying in private about Sanders, NY Magazine reports

New York Magazine reports that President Obama has privately made clear to Bernie Sanders' campaign that he will support Sanders if he is the nominee.

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Warren drags Bloomberg: He's an arrogant billionaire

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) attacked former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg during NBC News' 2020 Democratic presidential debate in Nevada.

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See family's emotional reunion after coronavirus quarantine

A Wisconsin family is finally reunited after Samuel Roth's wife and daughters spent weeks on lockdown in Wuhan, China, then under quarantine in California.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Climate change could kill all of Earth's coral reefs by 2100, scientists warn

Climate change could destroy almost all of Earth's coral reef habitats by 2100, according to new research.

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Novel coronavirus appears to be stabilizing in China amid fears of new outbreak in Japan



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Who won the Democratic debate in Las Vegas?



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Child unaware pizza man suffered horrific tragedy. See moment that brought hope.

A sweet moment of a young boy running up to a man delivering pizza and hugging him was captured on a doorbell camera. The man's recent loss made the exchange that much more meaningful. CNN affiliate WLNE reports.

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Lawyer for Assange says he was offered a US pardon for denying Russian hacking

A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that a former US congressman offered him a pardon on behalf of US President Donald Trump, in exchange for denying Russian involvement in the Democratic National Committee email leak. The White House and the congressman have strongly denied Trump's involvement in the matter.

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Top Pentagon policy official expected to depart administration

The Pentagon's top policy official is expected to depart his post soon, according to two sources familiar with the matter. John Rood, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the Pentagon, lost support among senior national security leadership and has been asked for his resignation, one of the sources said.

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Former Australian rugby player Rowan Baxter, wife and children killed in Brisbane car fire

Former rugby league player Rowan Baxter, his wife and their three young children have been killed in a horrific car fire in Brisbane, Queensland.

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Class action lawsuit alleges fashion mogul sexually assaulted at least 10 women

Global fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting 10 unnamed women and girls, some under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incidents, according to new federal lawsuit.

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Woman who posed as baby photographer charged with assault and attempted kidnapping after drugging a mother and planning to steal her child, prosecutors say

A Washington woman is facing second degree assault and attempted kidnapping charges after prosecutors say she posed as a newborn photographer and drugged a mother in order to steal her baby.

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Ex-Temple University fraternity president convicted of attempted sexual assault after victim testimony

Former Temple University fraternity president Ari Goldstein was convicted Tuesday for his role in an attempted sexual assault of another student -- one of two incidents presented to the jury.

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Source: Barr thought about resigning over Trump's interference

Attorney General William Barr has told people he's considered resigning over President Donald Trump's interference with Justice Department matters, particularly the President's tweets, according to a source close to the situation.

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Keilar shuts down Bloomberg spokesperson's defense: That's not going to do it

Jason Schechter, Chief Communications Officer for Michael Bloomberg's campaign, defended the former mayor against reports of alleged previous sexist comments, saying Bloomberg's track record on women's issues speaks for itself.

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Manchester United fans ejected for singing homophobic chants, says Chelsea

Chelsea says a large group of Manchester United fans sang homophobic chants during its English Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge Monday.

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Dead TV star's family releases star's unpublished social media post

The family of deceased TV presenter Caroline Flack has released an unpublished message written by the star, as an inquest into her death began on Wednesday.

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Harry and Meghan's use of the word 'Royal' being reviewed, source says

The use of the word "Royal" by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, for their new venture is being reviewed, according to a royal source. Discussions are still underway but the likely direction is that the term will not be a part of the Sussex's branding.

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The world's top climate negotiator is feeling optimistic. She says you should too

At first glance, Christiana Figueres doesn't have that many reasons to be optimistic.

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Drugmakers could be hit by the coronavirus. India is especially vulnerable

Drugmakers in India are bracing for potential disruption from the coronavirus. If they're hit, the impact could be felt around the world.

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Beijing expels three Wall Street Journal reporters

The Chinese government announced Wednesday that it would revoke the press credentials of three Wall Street Journal reporters, the largest such expulsion of overseas media from the country in recent years.

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3 men were found dead near a cemetery. Sheriff says it 'was a message'

The bodies of three men found dead near a cemetery in Southern California have been identified, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.

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Watch this man fly in a jet-powered suit

The team at Jetman Dubai has built a jet-powered, carbon fiber wingsuit that can launch a human into the air from the ground.

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Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Mexican national charged with acting as Russian agent in the US, DOJ says

A Mexican national has been arrested and charged with acting as a Russian agent within the United States, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

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Brit Awards 2020: Best red carpet fashion

Last night, the Brit Awards -- the UK music industry's biggest night -- took over London's O2 arena to celebrate some of the world's most famous artists and emerging acts. It was an evening that saw lots of great black British talent, a few politically charged speeches and, disappointingly (but by now in no way surprising), too few women recognized for their work.

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US judge rejects Huawei lawsuit challenging a ban on its products

A US judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by Chinese tech company Huawei challenging the constitutionality of a law that banned federal agencies from buying its products.

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'Parasite' filming locations you can visit in Seoul

With South Korean director Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" becoming the first ever non-English film to snag the Best Picture award at the 2020 Oscars, interest in the Seoul locations it features has skyrocketed.

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Buttigieg slams Trump: My marriage never involved sending 'hush money to a porn star'

Pete Buttigieg turned an attack on Tuesday about his marriage into a pointed knock against President Donald Trump and hush money payments he paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.

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SpaceX teams up with space tourism agency to sell rides aboard its spacecraft

SpaceX has signed a deal with a space tourism company to organize a trip orbiting the Earth for a handful of adventurous travelers.

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A museum of women's history is long overdue -- and so are many others

Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a National Women's History Museum. The announcement of the new museum immediately sparked praise on social media as long overdue. The most common criticism was not about the museum but was reserved for Liz Cheney as the only woman who voted against the measure. A handful of well-placed critiques rightfully raised concerns about how inclusive the new museum would be, a point that resonates with many women's historians who have long been familiar with the need for the field to more evenly address the histories of women of color and of working class women.

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How Hollywood costumes shaped a fashion legend

The late French-Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa approached his work as a form of art, focusing more on his famously precise technique than the vagaries of fashion.

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Women's golf legend Mickey Wright dies aged 85

One of the most successful women's golfer of all time, Mickey Wright, has died at the age of 85.

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See what Shanghai looks like as coronavirus fears linger

CNN's David Culver visits Shanghai, China, where streets are mostly empty and businesses shuttered as fears of the novel coronavirus linger. The virus has infected more than 73,000 people around the world, mostly in mainland China.

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Roger Stone judge to discuss case in court amid sentencing chaos

Judge Amy Berman Jackson will hear Tuesday from Roger Stone's defense team and the Justice Department after a tumultuous week that saw President Donald Trump suggest she is biased and several prosecutors quit his case after Justice Department leadership rescinded their initial recommended sentence of up to nine years in prison.

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John Avlon: Why is Trump pumping up Bernie Sanders?

CNN's John Avlon looks at why it seems that President Trump regularly boosts Sen. Bernie Sanders when discussing the 2020 race.

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Super agent sparks feud with Man United

Paul Pogba is not the "property" of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the French star's agent said in a combative social media post.

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Westerdam passenger infected with coronavirus: What we know and what we don't

The Westerdam cruise ship was supposed to have been the lucky one.

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A pigeon that can't fly befriended a puppy that can't walk. Yes, it's as cute as it sounds

Meet Herman and Lundy, recent cuddle buddies and rescue animals.

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Ruud Gullit 'disappointed' players didn't 'protect' racially abused star

Dutch soccer legend Ruud Gullit says he was "disappointed" to see players not back Porto striker Moussa Marega as he walked off the pitch after being subjected to racist abuse from opposition fans.

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Skeleton found in cave could reveal Neanderthal death rites



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Medieval 'Black Death' mass grave uncovered in the English countryside

The sweeping scourge of the Black Death in 14th century England was so great it forced city-dwelling victims out to countryside hospitals, based on the tragic findings in a mass grave in Lincolnshire, England.

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British Queen's nephew and wife to divorce

Queen Elizabeth II's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, has announced he is to divorce his wife after 26 years of marriage.

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Pennsylvania museum's disputed portrait is a Rembrandt, research says

A small Pennsylvania museum has declared that a 17th-century portrait, long considered the work of someone in Rembrandt's studio, is in fact by the Dutch master himself.

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Bloomberg qualifies for Wednesday's Democratic debate -- his first

• Justice Department storm intensifies with new attacks on Barr's credibility • He's known Bill Barr for 40 years. Now, he's calling for his resignation • CNN Exclusive: Pelosi's 2020 warning to Democrats

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Lewis Hamilton calls for diversity and inclusivity after winning Laureus award

Lewis Hamilton highlighted gender inequality in motorsport as he was crowned Laureus Sportsman of the Year jointly with Barcelona star Lionel Messi Monday.

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Leaked records expose China's Xinjiang camps

Newly leaked Chinese records have revealed for the first time the system by which hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs have been monitored and detained in heavily fortified internment centers across Xinjiang. According to the leak, Chinese citizens can be sent to the camps for reasons such as growing beards, owning passports, or having too many children and their release may depend on how well their family behaves. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Singapore tightens rules for entry from China

Singapore has more reported cases of the novel coronavirus than any country outside of China, including two new cases from Westerdam passengers. CNN's Cyril Vanier speaks with Lawrence Wong, the co-chair of the multi-ministry task force on the coronavirus for Singapore, to discuss new rules the country has put into place.

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Ski season in the Alps may soon be over, permanently

Ski resorts across the Alps are struggling to keep slopes open as climate change causes temperature rise and snowfall becomes less predictable.

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'Female Elon Musk' pioneers electric motorbike racing

Motorsport and sustainability are finally on converging paths, says the woman dubbed the "female Elon Musk."

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La Liga rethinks stance over apparent racist gesture by Real Mallorca coach

La Liga has clarified its stance on an alleged racist incident in a Spanish top tier football match following a public backlash.

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Skier choked by his coat on chair lift

A skier in Colorado died after his coat became wrapped around his head and neck on the chair lift, according to the company that operates the chair lift.

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Purse lost behind wall for decades offers glimpse of teenage life in the 1950s

The mystery of the contents of a purse found in the space between a locker and a wall in an Ohio middle school have been revealed. The dust-covered purse was discovered by a custodian.

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The industry of outrage surrounding TV star's death



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Implosion fails to take down building

A building is still partially standing in Dallas after a scheduled implosion failed the take down the entire tower.

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Monday, 17 February 2020

Porto forward Moussa Marega walks off pitch after suffering racist abuse

Porto striker Moussa Marega walked off the pitch during a match against Vitoria de Guimaraes Sunday after he was subjected to racist abuse from opposition fans.

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Landmark ruling grants women equal rights in Indian army

India's Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of equal rights in the armed forces, ordering the government to grant permanent commission and command positions to women officers on par with men.

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NASA missions could uncover secrets on Venus, Io and Triton

In order to further explore our solar system, NASA has chosen four proposals for missions that would investigate Venus, Jupiter's moon Io and Neptune's moon Triton. If chosen, NASA would develop the missions.

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Mark Zuckerberg comes to Europe and asks for more regulation

Mark Zuckerberg has asked for more regulation of Big Tech companies. Europe is preparing to give him what he wants.

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A 6-year-old girl was removed from school for psychiatric evaluation under Florida's Baker Act. How does that law work, exactly?

When Nadia King, 6, was removed from her school last week and taken to a mental health facility for an involuntary psychiatric evaluation, she was held under Florida's Baker Act, according to an incident report from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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Federal prosecutors weigh new charges that bring Lev Parnas investigation closer to Giuliani

Federal prosecutors are weighing new charges against associates of Rudy Giuliani in connection with a company that paid him $500,000, according to people familiar with the investigation.

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Football fans in Germany chant 'Nazis out' as racist fan is identified and ejected

Football fans in Germany united on Sunday to chant "Nazis out" as a single fan who made monkey noises at a black player was identified and removed from the ground during a third tier match.

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Syrian refugees in desperate race to outrun regime offensive

It's freezing cold and the kids don't have proper shoes, but the elderly Samar couldn't risk it. Overnight, the bombings got too close.

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BBC soccer pundit fired after criticizing Derby County's 'young black lads'

A BBC soccer pundit who suggested "young, black lads" at Championship side Derby County "need pulling down a peg or two" will no longer be employed by the broadcaster.

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General Motors is killing off the Holden brand and pulling out of Australia

General Motors is killing off the iconic Holden brand and pulling out of Australia and New Zealand, the latest in a series of moves to shrink the US carmaker's global presence as it ramps up investments in electric and autonomous vehicles.

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Patients describe what it's like to contract coronavirus

CNN talks to two recovering coronavirus patients who described what it was like to go through the struggles and scares over the virus. CNN's David Culver reports.

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How Bernie Sanders became the Democratic primary's early front-runner

Bernie Sanders was stuck in the hospital. His second presidential run was stuck in the mud.

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World braces for what another four years of Trump could look like

What will a second Donald Trump presidential term look like -- if it happens? That was the thought in many delegates' minds as they gathered over the weekend in the southern German city of Munich for a security conference.

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Two people are dead after getting trapped under an avalanche they accidentally triggered

Colorado authorities on Sunday identified two snowmobilers who were killed in an avalanche they accidentally triggered.

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A black college student was handcuffed facedown in the snow and threatened with a gun to his head by law enforcement who had the wrong guy, lawsuit says

Jaylan Butler, a black student at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, filed a lawsuit against several police officers and sheriff's deputies alleging he was wrongfully detained after being mistaken for a suspect.

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Japan's economy is shrinking and a recession looks 'all but inevitable'

Japan's economy is flirting with recession, and the novel coronavirus could push it over the edge.

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Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you're not getting enough sleep, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Missing woman and two daughters found dead in a garage

A Milwaukee woman and her two daughters, who went missing earlier this month, were found dead in a garage Sunday, authorities said.

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This father lost his wife during childbirth. Now he's taking action

Charles Johnston lost his wife Kira during what was supposed to be a routine Cesarian section.

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Analyst: I've seen thousands of sentencings. I've never seen this

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig answers questions about Attorney General Bill Barr changing the Department of Justice's sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone.

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Implosion fails to take down entire Dallas building

A building is still partially standing in Dallas after a scheduled implosion failed the take down the entire tower.

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Snowmobilers die in avalanche they might have triggered

In the Rocky Mountains outside of Denver, Colorado, two snowmobilers were buried and killed in an avalanche that officials say they my have accidentally triggered.

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Sunday, 16 February 2020

Did Xi Jinping know about the outbreak earlier than suggested?

As the deadly novel coronavirus spread throughout China and the world last month, it was clear that something had gone wrong.

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Fan 'told to remove rainbow flag' during rugby match

Israel Folau's debut for rugby league side Catalans Dragons sparked controversy after a visiting fan claimed she was asked to remove a rainbow flag during the match.

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Get up to speed for NASCAR's Daytona 500. Here's what you need to know

If you like fast cars and furious drivers, NASCAR's Daytona 500 is the event for you.

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Saturday, 15 February 2020

Victims thought they were paying millions to free hostages. They were duped by a fraudster in a mask

There was a sense of urgency in the voice of the man claiming to be France's defense minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian.

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Aaron Gordon jumped over a man more than 7 feet tall and still lost the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Saturday's AT&T Slam Dunk Contest was definitely one that will be hotly debated for years.

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Hadaka Matsuri: Thousands gather for Japan's annual 'Naked Festival'

Thousands braved chilly weather on Saturday to gather at the annual "Naked Festival" in Okayama prefecture in the southern part of Japan's Honshu island.

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Police took a 6-year-old girl to a mental health facility because she was 'out of control' at school

A 6-year-old special needs girl in Florida was involuntarily committed to a mental health facility because she was "out of control" at school, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office incident report.

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US to evacuate Americans on cruise ship quarantined in Japan from coronavirus outbreak



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NBA All-Star Game MVP Award is now the Kobe Bryant MVP Award

The MVP award for the NBA All-Star Game is now the Kobe Bryant MVP Award, according to an announcement by Commissioner Adam Silver on Saturday.

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In these 'very dark times,' Jane Goodall explains why she is still hopeful

Jane Goodall will be turning 86 this year, but she shows no signs of slowing down.

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First coronavirus death in Europe, with 69,000 cases globally



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'Sex and the City' actress Lynn Cohen dies at 86

'Sex and the City' actress Lynn Cohen died on Friday in New York, according to her manager Josh Pultz. She was 86.

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Conservatives see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Trump

While it may be easy to dismiss a significant number of President Donald Trump's supporters as members of a worshipful cult of celebrity, underneath that storyline is a stark policy reality -- one that's inadequately understood and reported on. In Trump, politically conservative America has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally alter the direction of the nation.

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US city shuts down part of a park due to snake orgy

Things got quite sssspicy near Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida, this week.

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World must 'wake up to the challenges presented by China,' says US Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Mark Esper called on the international community to "wake up to the challenges presented by China," telling an audience of world leaders and top policymakers on Saturday that America's concerns about China should also be Europe's concerns.

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NASA launches spacecraft carrying supplies to the ISS

A Northrop Grumman rocket carrying the Cygnus resupply spacecraft was successfully launched Saturday afternoon from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

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'The West is winning': Pompeo touts US commitment to Western allies in face of criticism

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the erosion of the transatlantic alliance "grossly exaggerated," and pushed back on comments by Germany's President that the US has rejected the international community under Donald Trump's presidency.

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Google Doodle honors Susan B. Anthony on her birthday

Google is honoring a key leader of the women's suffrage movement, Susan B. Anthony, and celebrating her 200th birthday with a Google Doodle.

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Bloomberg argues he's a 'champion' for women amid scrutiny of past alleged sexist comments

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Saturday vowed to "always be a champion" for women in the workplace as new details emerged about his alleged previous comments regarding females at the company he co-founded and owns.

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Amanda Bynes is engaged! And yes, her ring is all that

Amanda Bynes is getting married and has a hefty ring to show for it.

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Trump headlining most expensive fundraiser of his presidency at billionaire's home

President Donald Trump on Saturday night will headline the most expensive fundraiser of his presidency at the Palm Beach, Florida, home of billionaire Nelson Peltz, two Republicans familiar with the event said.

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Man attacks daughter and her teen sister with machete, police say

A South Florida man is in police custody after he attacked and severely injured his 10-year-old daughter and her teenage sister with a machete, police said.

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Amid looming coronavirus crisis, progress made in fight against Ebola

As China and the world try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, the fight against another deadly disease, Ebola, has reached an encouraging "milestone," the World Health Organization said Friday.

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Nearly everything you thought you knew about George Washington is wrong

Throughout American history, George Washington has been renowned for being first and much more: his boyhood moral rectitude, for example, and for his body parts -- real and fictional. Whether about his wooden teeth (fictional) or his sculpted thighs (true story), the narratives we learn and continue to tell about the man historian Joseph Ellis has called our "foundingest father" have left an existential imprint on the United States of America.

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Zelensky strongly rejects Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine is a corrupt country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday strongly rejected President Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine is a corrupt country in an interview with CNN. He also said he is ready for another phone call with Trump and stated he is open to visiting the White House.

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The six celebrities showing off new face tattoos

Every few years, a new tattoo trend emerges that celebrities just can't get enough of.

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US assures Afghans it will not abandon them after peace deal

As the United States finalizes its plans to reduce violence in Afghanistan, an Afghan source close to the negotiations has said that US officials in Munich, Germany, reassured Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his team that American won't abandon them.

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Caught between roadblocks, they were sitting ducks for Boko Haram massacre

Fatima Babagana hoped to become a top broadcaster in Nigeria. The 19-year-old had started a political science degree after a diploma in mass communications. She told everyone she was passionate about becoming a journalist.

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Europe braced for intense windstorms this weekend

Last weekend it was Storm Ciara. Now it will be Storm Dennis.

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NBA All-Star weekend has arrived! Here's what you need to know

Looking to rebound from a long work week? Then check out this weekend's 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

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Friday, 14 February 2020

Woman posing as a newborn photographer drugs mother and planned to steal her baby

A Washington woman allegedly posed as newborn photographer along with her daughter and drugged a woman in an attempt to steal her baby, police say.

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The EU is facing a serious crisis. It's funding the same people who wish to wreck it

For nearly four years, Brexit has masked the fact that the European Union is in trouble.

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With the royals in turmoil, Britain needs its Queen more than ever

Like any institution, monarchies must adapt to remain relevant and in place.

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Good Samaritan thwarts shoplifting suspect with shopping cart

Not all heroes wear capes, but they may push shopping carts.

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New DNA evidence links a man named in the 'Serial' podcast to a 1996 killing

Nearly 24 years after the death of 23-year-old Shawn Marie Neal, police in South Carolina say they have identified the man who killed her using newly discovered DNA evidence.

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15 children were killed in a fire at a Haiti orphanage run by a US Christian group

At least 15 children were killed Friday when a fire broke out at a Haiti children's home run by an American religious non-profit, police said.

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Step into the world of America's most notorious gangster

At first glance, the building looks like others in downtown Chicago. Home today to Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, its exterior is punctuated by a bright neon sign; for fans of Major League Baseball and the restaurant's namesake, this is a destination.

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Coronavirus cases rise to more than 67,000 globally



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Husband speaks out after wife gets coronavirus

Kent Frasure and his wife took a cruise on the Diamond Princess-- a ship that is now quarantined with at least 219 confirmed cases of coronavirus, including Kent's wife. Watch "Full Circle" every weeknight at 5 p.m. ET.

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Trump's 'Deep State' conspiracy theory just took a big hit

President Donald Trump is deeply invested in the idea that there is a "Deep State" embedded within the government bureaucracy -- and centered in the Department of Justice -- which actively worked to defeat him in 2016 and then sought to undermine him once he won the presidency.

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NASA missions could uncover secrets on Venus, Io and Triton

In order to further explore our solar system, NASA has chosen four proposals for missions that would investigate Venus, Jupiter's moon Io and Neptune's moon Trident. If chosen, NASA would develop the missions.

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A plane passenger filmed a man repeatedly pushing her reclined seat with his fist. Who's wrong here?

The flight was supposed to last less than two hours, quick and painless. Instead, it turned into what one passenger described as a painful assault -- and a lightning rod for what constitutes proper airline etiquette.

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R. Kelly is facing new allegation of sexual abuse of a minor

An updated federal indictment against R. Kelly was made public Friday, revealing a new allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against the singer.

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Delta CEO on seat reclining: 'Ask if it's OK first'

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian added a bit of fuel to the great seat recline debate that has fired up Twitter.

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Harrison Ford will start filming new Indiana Jones movie sooner than you might think

The man who plays Indiana Jones and is ready for his next crusade.

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Sex trafficking charges against a dad: How does this happen?

What to make of the story of the man arrested and accused of exploiting and abusing his daughter's friends and former roommates at Sarah Lawrence College? It's shocking, certainly — and in more ways than one.

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Kobe Bryant headlines list of finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

Kobe Bryant is on the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame list of finalists for enshrinement this year.

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Inside one senator's push to restore the congressional role in going to war

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is under no illusion about the future of his resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's authority to launch US military action with Iran.

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He was given Medal of Freedom. Now, he's targeting Buttigieg for his sexuality

Conservative radio personality and Medal of Freedom recipient Rush Limbaugh said 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg had little chance of winning the election because "America's still not ready to elect a gay guy."

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CNN's Jeanne Moos looks at the Bloomberg-Trump height spat

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg jabs President Donald Trump with a new way to measure height. Jeanne Moos reports the height war has reached new heights.

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Body of British hiker missing in New Zealand found

Police in New Zealand have found the body of a British woman who disappeared during a hiking trip earlier this week.

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Renault's profit plunged 99% last year. Nissan was only partly to blame

Renault turned in its worst financial performance in a decade in 2019 as plunging margins in its core business and a dramatic slump in contributions from alliance partner Nissan wiped out its earnings.

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Sean Spicer is offering custom Valentine's Day messages

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is offering to record personalized Valentine's messages for a fee in which all proceeds will go to the Independence Fund for veterans in need.

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Joe Biden's struggles extend to Congress as Bloomberg racks up endorsements

For months, national polls of the Democratic presidential primary showed former Vice President Joe Biden as the most popular candidate. Then he took a self-described "gut punch" in Iowa and left New Hampshire before the primary results were even delivered.

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Could millennial voters decide the 2020 US presidential election?

Charlotte Alter, National Correspondent for TIME, discusses the millennial vote in the presidential election and her book "The Ones We've Been Waiting For."

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Barr's stunning Trump rebuke sparks debate over his true motives



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Love skiing? Enjoy it while it lasts

The organizers of last month's cross-country skiing world cup in Nove Mesto na Morave had just enough snow to cover roughly 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of ski tracks.

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Usain Bolt says he considered coming out of retirement

Usain Bolt's glittering career may have ended on a disappointing note as he pulled up with a hamstring injury in the last 50 meters of the 4x100m at the 2017 world championships, but that may not have been the Jamaican sprint star's final act on the track.

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Thursday, 13 February 2020

'Mulan' many not be a big hit in China because of the coronavirus

Disney's theme park business in China has already been rocked by the coronavirus outbreak. Its box office hopes in the country could be next.

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See car get airborne after driving through a roundabout

Long Beach Police arrested a 27-year-old woman for a misdemeanor DUI after she allegedly drove her car through a roundabout and went airborne.

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Hundreds of frontline medics likely infected with coronavirus in China presenting new crisis for the government



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Man who spent 14 years in prison exonerated with the help of genetic genealogy

A California man who spent 14 years in prison for the murder of a newspaper columnist has been exonerated thanks to the same DNA technology that caught the Golden State Killer suspect, authorities said.

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Kim Kardashian West shows off her kids' playroom

Kim Kardashian West took to Instagram to show off her kids playroom after people said her house had a minimal style.

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Coronavirus cases rise to more than 65,000 globally



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Teacher tied to a chair, beaten and fatally hit by truck

Police are calling for the public to help piece together Anthony Stott's, 43, final moments, with a special Strike Force assembled for the investigation.

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A 5-year-old's quick thinking saved his sister from a house fire

A 5-year-old Georgia boy awoke to flames in the bedroom. But he didn't panic, and his actions helped save his entire family.

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You need to watch this rescued koala getting belly rubs

This little rescue got quite a treat after the Australian Defense Force saved it from fires burning on Australia's Kangaroo Island.

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Made for travel: When tourists demand something to see

When it comes to tourist attractions, some things are made solely for entertainment -- like amusement parks, zip lines, and death-defying skyscrapers with photo-ready viewing platforms.

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NBA icon stuns students and parents with epic gift

NBA star LeBron James has given the inaugural graduating class of his I Promise School the gift that will last a lifetime: a free college education. Watch "Full Circle" every weeknight at 5pm E.T.

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Watch heartwarming reunion between astronaut and her dog

After 328 days in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch received an adorable greeting from her four-legged pet.

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County may need second morgue to handle the number of fentanyl overdoses

If overdose deaths don't slow down in Franklin County, Ohio, a temporary morgue may be needed to store the bodies.

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The full extent of World War II damage to Big Ben has only just been discovered

Workers have discovered "extensive" World War II bomb damage on the tower that houses London's famous Big Ben clock, which will force the cost of restoring it to rise by £18.6 million ($24.3m).

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US Senate passes Iran War Powers resolution despite Trump's opposition

The Senate on Thursday passed an Iran War Powers resolution on Thursday, a rare measure that was approved with bipartisan support despite the fact that it has been opposed by President Donald Trump and aims to rein in his ability to use military action against Iran without congressional approval.

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Solar system's most distant visited object is covered in 'unidentified organic molecules'

More than a year after NASA's New Horizons mission closely flew by a small, distant Kuiper Belt Object, researchers have been able to sift through the data and learn intriguing new details about this fossil from the formation of the solar system. Located four billion miles beyond Pluto, Arrokoth is the most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft.

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Rush Limbaugh doesn't think America will elect a man who 'loves to kiss his husband'

Medal of Freedom winner Rush Limbaugh said Wednesday that Democrats are in a panic because one of their presidential front-runners -- former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg -- is both gay and married to a man.

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Man testifies Jim Jordan asked him not to back brother's accounts of sex abuse by OSU doctor

A man testified at an Ohio statehouse hearing Tuesday that Rep. Jim Jordan had called him and asked him to contradict the accounts of his own brother, a whistleblower and alleged victim of sexual abuse by an Ohio State University doctor.

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Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered

A mysterious population of ancient humans lived in West Africa about half a million years ago, and scientists believe their genes still live on in people today.

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Bernie Sanders is the new Democratic front-runner -- but he's a weak one



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James Brown's death to be investigated after woman says she has evidence of murder

An Atlanta prosecutor will examine singer James Brown's death after meeting Wednesday with a woman who said she has evidence that Brown was murdered.

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Hope Hicks expected to return to White House

President Donald Trump's former communications director Hope Hicks is expected to return to the White House in an adviser role, two individuals familiar with the plan told CNN.

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Bernie Sanders' path to the nomination was blazed by Trump 4 years ago

It might sound strange, but Bernie Sanders right now has a lot in common with Donald Trump from 2016.

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US and Taliban have 'negotiated a proposal for a seven day reduction in violence,' Pentagon chief says

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced Thursday that the US and Taliban "have negotiated a proposal for a seven day reduction in violence."

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UK Treasury chief resigns amid not so 'boring' cabinet reshuffle

Sajid Javid resigned as the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer amid Prime Minister Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle. Downing Street said Rishi Sunak has been appointed as the new Chancellor. CNN's Phil Black reports.

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Coronavirus will cause global oil demand to shrink for the first time in a decade



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Snoop Dogg apologizes to Gayle King over Kobe Bryant controversy

Snoop Dogg has offered a public apology to Gayle King after days of backlash over questions she asked about the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.

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NASA is looking for astronauts

NASA said it's looking for people to send to the moon by 2024 and, hopefully, to Mars in 15 years. They begin accepting applications on March 2, 2020.

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Tesla to sell new shares to raise up to $2.3 billion

Tesla plans to sell up to 3 million additional shares in an effort to take advantage of the recent, massive rally in its stock price.

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The immigration showdown between Trump and Cuomo, explained

President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) have been playing a game of chicken over immigration of late, a face-off that will reach new heights when the two men meet in person Thursday.

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Massages, bed-sharing were common at children's home, survivors say

This article contains sexually explicit language.

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Barclays CEO under investigation over links with Jeffrey Epstein

The American chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is being investigated by British regulators over his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said in a statement on Thursday.

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