US streets seethe for a sixth night

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Christo, who made monumental art around the world, has died at 84

Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, who was known for his monumental environmental artworks with his late wife, Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon, has died. He was 84 years old.

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Jadon Sancho joins 'Justice for George Floyd' protest in scoring hat-trick for Dortmund

England international Jadon Sancho celebrated the first of his second-half hat-trick for Borussia Dortmund in its 6-1 rout of SC Paderborn on Sunday by revealing a "Justice for George Floyd" T-shirt.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docks to ISS

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Protests rage for a fifth night across America

Protests erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with violent clashes across the country. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports.

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Atlanta mayor on protests: We're better than this as a country

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed clean up efforts and the next steps the city will take after protests turned violent over the death of George Floyd.

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Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro find their populist playbooks are no match for coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic could have been a moment of glory for the world's populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety — emotions that typically allow them to thrive.

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NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in a decade

A SpaceX spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit from US soil in nearly a decade.

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He walked 1,250 miles in 10 days. India's lockdown left him no choice

Rajesh Chouhan had walked 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) in five days. His legs were swollen and his blisters had burst. A piece of Styrofoam trash he'd found on the roadside was soaking up the pus seeping from his feet.

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The Asian billionaire who made a fortune from war

When Stanley Ho Hung-sun, the man who made Macao a global gambling mecca, died at age 98 this week he was reportedly worth $14.9 billion.

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Germany's Merkel 'cannot confirm' her attendance at G7 summit in US during coronavirus pandemic

German Chancellor Angela Merkel "cannot confirm" that she will attend a possible G7 summit of world leaders in Washington amid the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesperson at the Chancellery said Saturday.

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Crashed PIA flight 'black boxes' to be examined in France

Work on the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from a Pakistan International Airlines flight that crashed in Karachi will begin on June 2, French air safety investigators said Saturday on Twitter.

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A week of distractions from Trump shows a leader in crisis

On Monday, as the nation marked Memorial Day, President Donald Trump mocked his campaign rival for wearing a face mask. On Wednesday, as the national death toll from coronavirus reached a wretched milestone, Trump and his family flew to Florida in an attempted focus on space travel. By Friday, as smoke was lifting in Minneapolis after a night of racial unrest, he announced the United States would withdraw from the World Health Organization.

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Jesse Jackson: 'We're tired of being used as target practice'

Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson talks to Amanpour about the death of George Floyd and says that America must fight white supremacy to the very end.

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'That's a healthy dose:' CNN reporter hit with gas

CNN's Miguel Marquez reports from Minneapolis where the police are deploying tear gas against demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd after a curfew was enacted.

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Joe Biden discusses his phone call with George Floyd's family

Former Vice President Joe Biden talks to CNN's Don Lemon about offering solace during a phone call he had with George Floyd's family.

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The racist origin of the phrase Trump tweeted

President Trump tweeted about nationwide protests over George Floyd's death, saying "when the looting starts the shooting starts." Trump and the White House have since said that the tweet was not intended as a threat. CNN's Abby Phillip reports on the racist history tied to the phrase.

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Trump announces end of US relationship with World Health Organization

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization, a move he has threatened throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

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New video appears to show George Floyd being kneeled on by 3 officers

A new video posted on social media appears to show three Minneapolis Police Department officers kneeling on George Floyd during his arrest.

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What Poland's 'ghost' election' can teach us about pandemic-era democracy

A deeply divided country is preparing for a presidential election in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, facing starkly polarized debates about how to protect voters and still ensure them access to the ballot box.

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Protesting Russian journalists charged with violating lockdown laws

Several prominent Russian journalists have been charged with violating laws on protesting and social distancing, after being temporarily detained on Thursday in Moscow. They had been holding separate solo demonstrations in support of a jailed colleague, according to statements from their employers.

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Wave of violence against black people throws black parents a devastating challenge

It's time to have a talk about "The Talk."

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These could be the world's next coronavirus hotspots, according to world health experts

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The White House podium has lost its meaning

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Germany to reintroduce military rabbis for the first time since 1930s

Germany is reintroducing rabbis into its military for the first time since the Nazis banned them from the armed forces in the 1930s.

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WWII aircraft buried by sand discovered on beach after 76 years

A British couple have found the wreckage of a crashed World War II fighter jet, believed to be a Bristol Beaufighter TF.X aircraft, on a beach in northeastern England.

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Woman kept grandmother's body in basement freezer for 16 years in social security scheme, police say

Last year, police in Pennsylvania found old human remains in a freezer. Now, an investigation has concluded that it was all part of a scam to collect social security checks.

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Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected Covid-19 patients

A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Federer is highest-paid athlete in world, but only two women make top 100

Tennis star Roger Federer is the highest-paid athlete in the world, according to Forbes.

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Minnesota Gov. speaks after third night of protests

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Trump stokes tensions over George Floyd protests

If President Donald Trump's initial response to the police killing of an unarmed black man in Minnesota surprised some as uncharacteristically measured, his threat of violent police retaliation and military intervention as protests raged thrust him more squarely into a familiar position as racial instigator and defender of law enforcement.

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These could be the world's next coronavirus hotspots, according to the World Health Organization

As the US coronavirus death toll reached the grim milestone of more than 100,000 deaths this week, world health experts are concerned about new hot spots and the CDC is projecting 123,000 coronavirus deaths by June 20.

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The worst is yet to come for India's slowing economy

India's economy kicked off 2020 with its weakest quarter in at least eight years. But the biggest drop is yet to come.

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Big chains filed for bankruptcy every week in May. Here are 6 of them

Temporary store closures. Near-zero travel demand. People shopping online even more as they're stuck home. It was the perfect storm for bankruptcy for some of the country's most recognizable consumer brands -- and several have filed recently.

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S&P US chief economist: How we can add $5.7 trillion to the US economy

The US economy is cratering and in need of an enormous boost. The 20.5 million jobs lost in April wiped out nearly all the jobs created over nearly the past 10 years, with millions more lost jobs likely to be reported in May. We expect the economic damage will be three times greater than the Great Recession, and in one-third the time.

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CNN's Omar Jimenez released from custody: We did not get a 'sorry' from officers

CNN's Omar Jimenez is released from police custody after being arrested while covering protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Minnesota State Patrol arrested the team live on CNN air.

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Everything you need to know about NASA and SpaceX's historic astronaut launch, round two

SpaceX and NASA are, once again, gearing up to try to make history by launching two astronauts into Earth's orbit.

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See the moment CNN team arrested on live television

CNN's Omar Jimenez was taken into police custody during a live broadcast at the site of the protests in Minneapolis, after clearly identifying himself to officers. Jimenez's crew were also placed in handcuffs.

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China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here's what "wolf warrior" diplomacy means

There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style -- they are the "wolf warriors."

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Nissan to cut production capacity by 20% after suffering worst year since 2009

Nissan committed on Thursday to slashing production capacity by 20% and closing a plant in Spain as part of a sweeping overhaul announced after the Japanese carmaker revealed its first annual operating loss in more than a decade.

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How a Pennsylvania Republican's coronavirus test split the state legislature

On May 20, Pennsylvania state Rep. Andrew Lewis, a Republican, tested positive for the coronavirus.

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David Guetta is hosting an epic dance party on an iconic rooftop this weekend

David Guetta hopes to get you on your feet this weekend.

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Death of 14-year-old girl in 'honor killing' sparks outrage

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for new protections for women after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father in a so-called "honor killing," sparking outrage in the country.

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America's awful economy in the first quarter was even worse than we thought

America's economy fared worse than initially reported in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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UConn senior suspected of killing 2 and leading a six-day manhunt was arrested

The University of Connecticut student accused of killing two people, kidnapping another and leading police on a six-day manhunt was arrested in Maryland on Wednesday, authorities said.

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GOP operatives worry Trump will lose both the presidency and Senate majority

A little more than three months ago, as Democrats cast their ballots in the Nevada caucuses, Republicans felt confident about their chances in 2020. The coronavirus seemed a distant, far-off threat. Democrats appeared poised to nominate a self-described socialist for president. The stock market was near a record high. The economy was roaring. President Donald Trump looked well-positioned to win a second term, and perhaps pull enough incumbent Republicans along with him to hold the party's majority in the Senate.

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Two major US airlines prepare for potentially massive layoffs

Plummeting demand for travel has forced two major US carriers — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines — to gut their workforces through voluntary exit programs and layoffs.

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Las Vegas is reopening in one week

Detailed housekeeping checklists. Half-empty casinos. Reservations-only dining. No shows, nightclubs or sporting events. These are just some of the realities that travelers can expect when Las Vegas reopens for tourist traffic next week.

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Man who hung effigy of Kentucky's governor from a tree has been fired

The man who hung an effigy of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on a tree outside the Kentucky state Capitol on Sunday, has been fired from his job.

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President Trump still doesn't get the point on masks

On Thursday morning, Donald Trump, again, showed how little he understands about public health and the job of a president in a time of pandemic.

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The US could end its special relationship with Hong Kong. But for western companies, it's complicated

The United States may soon terminate its special economic and trading relationship with Hong Kong. Experts say losing the status won't cause an immediate exodus of big western companies from the global financial hub, but it could further erode what made Hong Kong so attractive in the first place.

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Protests over George Floyd's death as Minnesota governor warns of 'extremely dangerous situation'

Hundreds remained on the streets of Minneapolis late Wednesday night protesting the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died after pleading for help as a police officer pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck.

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Russia's medical workers risk their lives with little applause

Frontline medical workers in the US, the UK and elsewhere may face major risks in their efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic, but they've also seen an outpouring of public appreciation. In Russia, health workers say they face fear, mistrust -- and even open hostility.

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China set to push ahead with controversial national security law for Hong Kong

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Jack Dorsey says Trump fact-check does not make Twitter 'arbiter of truth'

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CNN anchor: Imagine how inaction impacts your friends of color

After the death of George Floyd sparked outrage across the country, CNN's Don Lemon speaks frankly to Chris Cuomo about the realities for people of color living in America.

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Trump's press secretary reacts to information revealing her voting history

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany is defending her record of mail-in voting as President Trump continues to criticize absentee ballots. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

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China's defense budget shows Xi's priorities as economy tightens

When China announced a 6.6% increase in its military budget last week while cutting substantially in other areas, analysts said it made one thing clear: Beijing senses an increasing security threat and is giving the People's Liberation Army the military muscle to deal with it.

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Disney CEO explains why it's safe to go back to Disney World

Disney World is set to reopen, but is it safe to return to the "most magical place on earth"?

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Trump mocks journalist for wearing mask

CNN's Jim Acosta reports that President Trump is stoking a "culture war" over not wearing masks, mocking Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason for wearing one at a press briefing.

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Boeing is building the 737 Max again even though it's not yet approved to fly

Boeing restarted production of the troubled 737 Max Wednesday, even though the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to give its approval for the jet to fly again, and as demand for new jets has ground to a near halt along with demand for air travel.

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Scenes from inside Brazil's worst-hit city

The Amazon city of Manaus has been grappling for weeks with a horror that the rest of Brazil has partially ignored at the advice of their President, Jair Bolsonaro.

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Trump administration considering new weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, top Democrat says

The Trump administration is considering yet another weapons sale to Saudi Arabia despite the fact that it is facing scrutiny from congressional Democrats who believe Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may have recommended the firing of an independent watchdog because he was investigating the top US diplomat's controversial decision to fast-track a previous arms deal to the Kingdom.

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CNN reporter gets caught in scuffle during Hong Kong protests

Protests have erupted in the heart of Hong Kong's financial center. Police have fired pepper spray to disperse crowds as the city's legislative council debates the controversial national anthem bill. CNN's Anna Coren reports.

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Salvadoran leader says he takes hydroxychloroquine

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said Tuesday he uses hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug touted by US President Donald Trump as a potential coronavirus cure, even though international health experts have questioned its efficacy and have warned of harmful side-effects.

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Three killed at business meeting in France

Three people were killed and one injured in western France on Wednesday after a man open fired during a business meeting, national police told CNN.

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China moves to consolidate position of strength in Hong Kong and beyond as country emerges from pandemic

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White woman who called police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park has been fired

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Latin America is now the 'epicenter of the outbreak,' says health official

Latin America has surpassed Europe and the United States in the daily number of reported Covid-19 infections, the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said Tuesday, putting the region at the center of the global outbreak.

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How many people have coronavirus? Sometimes, it's just a guess

The young man admitted to the Newton-Wellesley hospital was clearly very ill -- so ill that he needed the help of a ventilator to breathe.

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US military again accuses Russian jets of 'unsafe' aerial encounter

The US military has once again accused Russian jets of conducting an "unsafe" intercept of a US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft Tuesday while it was flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea.

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CNN's John King crunches US coronavirus numbers as states reopen

CNN's John King looks at the numbers around the coronavirus pandemic across the US as states begin the process of reopening.

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Jimmy Fallon apologizes for Chris Rock impersonation in blackface on 'SNL'

Jimmy Fallon is addressing his impersonation of Chris Rock in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in blackface.

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Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated. Here's what we know

Is your inbox all a flutter over the latest Covid-19 miracle cure -- vitamin D? Just like hydroxychloroquine, the antimalarial drug that US President Donald Trump championed, vitamin D is having its day in the sun on the internet and social media.

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This country is rolling out universal Covid-19 testing

With a population of less than 6 million, Denmark is making coronavirus testing available to anyone who wants it and residents are flocking to test centers in Copenhagen and other towns. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

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Richard Herd, 'Seinfeld' and 'Get Out' actor, dead at 87

Richard Herd, a veteran character actor who appeared in dozens of films and television series, has died, a representative for the actor told CNN.

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UK care home manager: It's a national tragedy

More than a quarter of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales have occurred at care homes. CNN's Nina dos Santos visits two homes in the north of England where residents and staff share stories of suffering amid the pandemic.

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Mexico sees its largest single-day increase in deaths yet

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Australia angered China by calling for a coronavirus investigation. Now Beijing is targeting it

It didn't take long after Australia's first calls for an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic before rumblings of retaliation came from Beijing.

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Dow soars 600 points on big hopes for a vaccine and the economy's reopening

Floor trading reopened at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo rang the opening bell, and traders exulted in cheers. It was the perfect setting for investors' unbridled enthusiasm about the markets.

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Fox News analyst tweeted criticism of Biden wearing a mask. Trump retweets

President Donald Trump retweeted Fox News analyst Brit Hume's criticism of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for wearing a mask in public.

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US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya

The US military Tuesday accused Russia of deploying a fighter jet to Libya in support of Russian mercenaries operating there.

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A wrongfully convicted man freed after 36 years is now an 'America's Got Talent' favorite

The new season of "America's Got Talent" already has a frontrunner, and his episode hasn't even aired yet. But he's got a story -- and a voice -- for the ages.

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Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn

Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according to the Japan Pediatric Association.

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Stanley Ho, Hong Kong billionaire and Macao's 'godfather of gambling,' dies at 98

Stanley Ho, Macao gambling tycoon and one of Hong Kong's first billionaires, has died at the age of 98, his family said on Tuesday.

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UK care home manager: It's a national tragedy

More than a quarter of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales have occurred at care homes. CNN's Nina dos Santos visits two homes in the north of England where residents and staff share stories of suffering amid the pandemic.

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Astronomers discover 'cosmic ring of fire' formed when two galaxies collide

Images of Galaxy R5519 show a rare "cosmic ring of fire" thought to have formed when two galaxies collide.

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Queen guitarist Brian May reveals he had a heart attack

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he was rushed to the hospital by his doctor after suffering a heart attack.

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How the world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals

Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident that the risk to the British public remained low.

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This country seemed to do everything right. So how did it become a Covid-19 hotspot?

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Parents of a UConn student suspected in killings pleads for the manhunt to end in his surrender

As multiple police agencies search for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction, his family is pleading for him to surrender.

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Brazil faces dark week as Covid-19 toll rises

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Wuhan performed 6.5 million coronavirus tests in just 9 days, state media reports

The central Chinese city of Wuhan conducted more than 6.5 million novel coronavirus tests in just 9 days, according to state media, a drastic move by authorities to prevent a second wave of infections in the original epicenter of the global pandemic.

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Latin America's largest airline files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Pandemic takes toll on Trump properties while President golfs at one

President Donald Trump golfed this weekend at his Virginia country club, signaling to the nation that it should start returning to normal.

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Pakistan's flagship carrier needs a radical overhaul. The Karachi crash is the latest reminder

Many Pakistanis tempered this year's Eid greetings with words of condolence or prayers for the victims of coronavirus and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-8303.

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Lawmakers want the VA to remove swastikas from gravestones at two veterans cemeteries

Members of Congress are calling on federal officials to take down or alter headstones at two national cemeteries that contain swastikas or messages honoring Adolf Hitler.

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Airline resumes flights to Italy (but turns around when airport's shut)

We're all pretty excited about being able to travel again -- but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most.

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Coronavirus is like a war -- but not in the way Trump thinks

This year, Memorial Day comes as the US quickly approaches 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, surpassing the number of US military members who died in Vietnam. Soon, it may approach the number of American soldiers who died in World War I. President Donald Trump has ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff at federal buildings and monuments through Memorial Day to honor the nation's victims of the virus.

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Canada wants national sick leave plan in place for second wave of the coronavirus pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to give all workers a minimum of 10 days paid sick leave per year as Canada starts to prepare for a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Uber lays off 600 people in India as the coronavirus pandemic hurts business

Uber's last big stand in Asia just got a lot smaller.

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Discrimination towards Africans in China goes back decades

A black version of the Chinese flag swept across African Twitter earlier this month, as users replaced their avatars to express their anger at the government of China.

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The US Air Force is removing height restrictions for pilots, which will allow more women to serve

The US Air Force has removed its minimum height requirements for prospective pilots, doing away with a barrier that had disadvantaged women.

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Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus.

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Elon Musk and Grimes have changed their baby's name. A bit

Just when you thought you'd learned how to spell Grimes and Elon Musk's unusual baby name, they've gone and changed it.

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China's national security law seems impossible to stop

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas on pro-democracy protesters

Tensions are escalating between Hong Kong police and pro-democracy protesters demonstrating against China's controversial security proposal for the city. CNN's Anna Coren reports.

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How a Kawasaki-like syndrome left this 6-year-old fighting for his life on a ventilator

"The doctors were shocked. They said they had never seen anything like this," says Valentina Vigilante, recalling the terrifying day her 6-year-old son Nicolò was rushed into intensive care in Bergamo, northern Italy, as he struggled to breathe.

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I was trapped naked on a German fire escape

It's 10 years ago. I'm on a road trip to Germany with my then boyfriend.

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White House announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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The largest volcano in the world sits beneath two small rocky peaks in Hawaii

With two barren peaks that rise only about 170 feet above sea level, the now extinct Pūhāhonu volcano in the Northwestern Hawaii Islands doesn't look like much. This is especially true since in the same archipelago, Mauna Loa towers over every other volcano at 30,000 feet.

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Brazil's Supreme Court releases video of President Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court released a video of President Jair Bolsonaro meeting with members of his cabinet last month. Bolsonaro can be heard swearing several times on the nearly 2-hour long video, which is part of an inquiry into allegations he sought to interfere with federal police investigations. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.

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The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say

At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space.

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Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases

At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus.

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Women are told more lies than men in workplace reviews, new research suggests. And that can prevent gender equality.

Turns out, gender bias in the workplace is just as detrimental as you may think.

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JioMart expands to 200 cities in India as it seeks to compete with Amazon and FlipKart

An online grocery business backed by Asia's richest man is expanding to hundreds of cities across India — a move widely seen as a challenge to Amazon and FlipKart.

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Aerial video shows holiday crowd in Daytona Beach

Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows a crowd of people not socially distancing while celebrating Memorial Day weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. A person making a rap video caused a disturbance when they began throwing money from a car, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. CNN's Ana Cabrera talks to Mayor Derrick Henry about how the city is managing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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India's airports begin to reopen

After two months of closures, airports across India begin reopening today, May 25.

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Why Donald Trump's wild weekend can't be normalized

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'Quite a decent shake here': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern hit by earthquake during TV interview

The coronavirus pandemic has been something of a nightmare for live TV, with interviews interrupted by children, cats, ringing phones, dogs and now, earthquakes.

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Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong

Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just six months to go until the US presidential election, China has become a popular political football.

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Faith leaders stress caution on reopening churches as Trump pushes for in-person services

Faith leaders are stressing the need for a cautious approach to reopening churches after President Donald Trump declared places of worship "essential" during the pandemic and said he'd override governors if they didn't allow in-person services.

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On Memorial Day weekend, Trump shows his true self

A century after the poppy began symbolizing Memorial Day, it's a good time to consider how we should memorialize the casualties of the pandemic. (In mere months, more Americans have died than in Vietnam and Korea combined.) The surgical mask might be a proper emblem, or perhaps the double helix of DNA. Both would honor the dead and the medical workers who saved the sick. Both would likely enrage President Donald Trump.

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Man accused of beating 75-year-old in Detroit nursing home pleads not guilty to assault and other charges

The 20-year-old man accused of beating a 75-year-old in a Detroit nursing home pleaded not guilty to assault Sunday, said Maria Miller, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney.

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US announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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Can the world's oldest profession survive the age of social distancing?

Don't kiss. Tell clients to wash their hands before they touch you. Wear a mask. Avoid face-to-face positions. And even: Put on a nurse costume and pull out a thermometer -- if his temperature is normal, make it part of the game. If he has a fever, end the session.

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Trump golfs at his Virginia club amid the coronavirus pandemic

President Donald Trump was seen golfing at his Virginia club on Saturday and Sunday, marking his first visits to one of his golf properties since March amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Democrats see Warren as rising VP contender

Joe Biden is thinking big.

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Biden is running ahead of Clinton's 2016 pace

Poll of the week: A new national Fox News poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden with a 48% to 40% lead over President Donald Trump.

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Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will face off against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a charity golf match. Here's how to watch

Golf is back. Kind of.

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A woman was attacked and killed by her French bulldog mix

Lisa Urso's love of animals was profound.

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Pressure mounting on UK PM to sack top aide over 'lockdown breach'

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Eid al-Fitr: One of the happiest times for Muslims will be a somber affair

It's no secret that Ramadan this year looked very different for Muslims around the world.

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Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten born with two faces

An Oregon family got quite the surprise when one of their farm cats gave birth to a litter of six kittens, including one twice as cute as the rest.

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Bolsonaro calls coronavirus a 'little flu.' Inside Brazil's hospitals, doctors know the horrifying reality

In Brazil's largest and most badly infected city, coronavirus has yet to peak, yet already the healthcare system is crumbling visibly around us. As doctors struggle valiantly to save lives, the country's President, Jair Bolsonaro, seems more focused on another sick patient: his country's economy.

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Pakistan plane crash black box found after 97 killed

Rescue crews have retrieved the data recorder from the Pakistan International Airlines plane that crashed on Friday, killing at least 97 passengers and crew members.

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San Francisco fire has destroyed a quarter of Pier 45

More than 125 San Francisco firefighters are battling a four-alarm warehouse fire Saturday on Pier 45, the city's fire department says.

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Oops! FC Cincinnati botches unveiling of new coach Jaap Stam

For Major League Soccer new boys FC Cincinnati, landing a high profile superstar like Jaap Stam as its new head coach is quite a coup.

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How to help children with ADHD thrive in a virtual schoolhouse

When schools shut down because of the coronavirus, some parents of children with ADHD found themselves in a stressful predicament.

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Boris Johnson under pressure to sack aide over reported lockdown breach

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Beach chaos threatens Europe as temperatures rise

As summer approaches, temperatures are starting to rise in Europe, and citizens are looking towards their next vacations after months stuck at home under lockdown restrictions.

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This is now the world's busiest airport... on certain Saturdays

Alaska's Anchorage International Airport lacks the waterfalls and razzmatazz of Singapore Changi or the eight runways of Chicago O'Hare.

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India reports largest one-day spike

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Meet the 1-year-old chef with 1.3 followers on Instagram

A 1-year-old chef is cooking up a storm on social media, with more than a million followers on Instagram tuning in to "Kobe Eats" to enjoy his baby-faced tutorials.

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Millions of cicadas are expected to emerge after 17 years underground

As if we didn't have enough to worry about with giant murder hornets invading the US and a global pandemic, millions of 17-year cicadas will emerge from the ground this year.

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Pandemic could reshape the world order

Europe outright rejected US President Donald Trump's vision of the world this week. Tensions between these historic democratic allies that have been simmering since Trump came to office three years ago have now come to a boil during the coronavirus pandemic.

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US successfully tested a laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight

A US Navy warship has successfully tested a new high-energy laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight, the Navy's Pacific Fleet said in a statement Friday.

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Hertz files for bankruptcy

Hertz filed for bankruptcy Friday night, the latest victim of the sudden economic downturn sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Shenzhen effect: Why China's original 'model' city matters more than ever

By 2035, China's government expects over 70% of the country's population -- around a billion people -- to be living in cities.

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Is this the end of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's status as Asia's premiere financial hub survived months of political unrest last year. But news this week that China is planning to further erode the city's autonomy has again called into question its future as an East-West conduit for global business.

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White House adviser: China's security law a 'scary move'

Kevin Hassett, senior economic adviser to President Trump, tells CNN's Poppy Harlow that China's proposed national security law will be "very costly to China and the people of Hong Kong."

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FBI director orders internal review of Michael Flynn investigation

FBI Director Christopher Wray, who was criticized earlier this month by President Donald Trump following a review of former national security adviser Michael Flynn's case, on Friday announced he has ordered an internal review of the investigation.

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In public, Trump bashed Fox. Behind closed doors, he had a friendly chat with its top correspondent

During his motorcade ride to a Ford Motor plant in Michigan on Thursday, President Trump ripped into his favorite network, Fox News, for having "garbage" people on the air.

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Covid-19 appears to attack placenta during pregnancy, study says

A small study of 16 pregnant women who tested positive for Covid-19 found evidence of injury to the placenta, the organ that acts as the gut, kidneys, liver and lungs for a fetus during pregnancy.

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Biden: If you're questioning whether you're for me or Trump, 'then you ain't black'

Joe Biden told a popular African-American radio host Friday morning that anyone struggling to decide whether to support him or President Donald Trump in the general election "ain't black."

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US rejects strong evidence that UAE violated arms deal

The Trump administration has cleared the United Arab Emirates of wrongdoing and approved a possible sale of thousands of armored vehicles to the Gulf state, US government officials told CNN, despite evidence that the country made unauthorized transfers of American military hardware to armed groups in Yemen.

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Trump deems houses of worship 'essential' amid pandemic and threatens to override governors

President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship "essential" operations during the coronavirus pandemic, threatening to "override" governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations.

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Moderna unveiled encouraging coronavirus vaccine results. Then top execs dumped nearly $30 million of stock

Moderna's stock price skyrocketed as much as 30% on Monday after the biotech company announced promising early results for its coronavirus vaccine. As ordinary investors piled in, two insiders were quietly heading for the exits.

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Jamal Khashoggi's children 'pardon' their father's killers, sparing them the death penalty

The children of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have publicly forgiven their father's killers, sparing five government agents the death penalty.

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What you need to know about coronavirus today

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Jio Platforms lands fresh cash from KKR, bringing fundraising spree to $10 billion

Mukesh Ambani pulled in another $1.5 billion for his bid to build a new global tech giant, getting another top investor on board and swelling his war chest to $10 billion.

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Co-owner of gym that was shut down isn't afraid to get arrested and says he'll reopen Friday

The co-owner of a New Jersey gym that was shut down by the state health department says he's going to reopen his gym Friday, even if he gets arrested.

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These are the changes US schools will make when they finally reopen, expert says

When students finally return to school, sweeping changes will be in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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CDC estimates that 35% of coronavirus patients don't have symptoms

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Watch the entire CNN coronavirus town hall

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta host a global town hall answering your questions about what the future holds for the fight against Covid-19. Watch the full event below.

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Here's how Covid-19 could change the way we fly

As the world slowly eases its way out of the Covid-19 lockdown, we're on the verge of a new era in air travel.

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Trump and his plan to win a second term unmasked in Michigan visit

President Donald Trump's debasing of fact, divide-and-rule tactics and endless quest for new political enemies may be disastrous in a pandemic. But such behavior, combined with the promise of an American comeback, still adds up to a formidable electoral arsenal.

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Legendary virus hunter speaks out after getting infected

Legendary virus hunter Peter Piot developed coronavirus symptoms in March and is still experiencing the aftereffects. He speaks with Christiane Amanpour about his ordeal.

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Scientists make mouse embryo with highest level of human cells in an animal yet

Scientists have created a mouse embryo that's part human -- 4% to be exact.

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Trump goes maskless at Ford plant requiring them, despite attorney general's warning

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More than 1,200 pastors say they'll defy California's state order and resume in-person services

A group of pastors claiming to represent tens of thousands of congregants say they're opening the doors of their churches at the end of the month despite a state order to keep them closed.

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He closed his country before a single case of Covid-19. Is he a savior, or a strongman?

• School reopens then shuts again after two students test positive • Two-day-old baby dies of Covid-19

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The early results are in on Sweden's 'herd immunity' strategy

Sweden has revealed that despite adopting more relaxed measures to control coronavirus, only 7.3% of people in Stockholm had developed the antibodies needed to fight the disease by late April.

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Nepal issues a new map claiming contested territories with India as its own

Nepal has issued a new national map incorporating areas also claimed by neighboring India, prompting fierce criticism from New Delhi.

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China to propose hugely controversial national security law in Hong Kong

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WWE star's wife breaks silence after he was found dead on California beach

The wife of former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard broke her silence on Thursday, one day after the wrestler's body was found on a Southern California beach.

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US Senate confirms Trump intel chief who had previously withdrawn nomination

Rep. John Ratcliffe was confirmed Thursday as President Donald Trump's top intelligence official on a party-line Senate vote, putting the Texas Republican into the center of a political firestorm over the FBI's prosecution of Michael Flynn and its Russia investigation.

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Chrissy Teigen: NYT's decision to shelve columnist who criticized her 'sucks'

Chrissy Teigen has weighed in on New York Times writer Alison Roman's food column being put on leave.

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China to propose hugely controversial national security law in Hong Kong

China's rubberstamp parliament has announced that a new national security law in Hong Kong will be on the agenda at its upcoming meeting, a move likely to fuel further anger and protests in the semi-autonomous city.

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Everyone you know uses Zoom. That wasn't the plan.

The tweet was when Eric Yuan knew something had to change.

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NFL player sues United Airlines over alleged sexual assault on flight

An NFL player claims in a lawsuit filed against United Airlines that flight staff ignored numerous complaints as he and another man were sexually harassed and assaulted by a female passenger on a February red-eye flight.

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Want to eat less meat? Take a page from these cultures that already do

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Her homeschooling rant went viral; now schools are back

As students in Israel return to school, CNN catches up with one mother whose frustration at homeschooling went viral.

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Trailblazing Paralympian Margaret Maughan dies aged 91

Margaret Maughan, Great Britain's first Paralympic champion, has died at the age of 91.

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New Zealand's prime minister floats 'four-day week' as a way to help the economy

The four-day work week has been touted as a way to improve work-life balance. Now it's getting a boost from New Zealand's leader, who recently raised the idea as one that might help the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Thousands in India and Bangladesh left homeless as Cyclone Amphan heaps misery on coronavirus-hit communities

Thousands of people have been left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Amphan, which slammed into India's eastern coast on Wednesday afternoon, as authorities race to provide relief efforts in communities already stricken by the coronavirus.

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Covid-19 'tsunami' overwhelmed a whole generation in northern Italy. Now their families want answers

Plot 87 occupies a barren corner of Milan's austere main cemetery. Here, the soil has been freshly turned to make new graves, 120 in all, the morning we visited. Another body was to be buried that afternoon.

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In Asia, children are going back to school. But education in the time of coronavirus is not without difficulties

For the first time in three months, South Korean high school students are back in the classroom.

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TikTok needs to win over Washington. Hiring a CEO from Disney won't be enough

TikTok's hiring of Disney veteran Kevin Mayer was widely seen as a move — at least in part — to win over the growing number of US lawmakers who claim the popular short video platform is a threat to America's national security.

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'We've been muzzled': CDC sources say White House putting politics ahead of science

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Can online shows help save the theater industry?

A new British production of "The Tempest" was a surprise hit recently -- on video conferencing app Zoom. In isolation, costumed cast members acted out their roles against digital backdrops, while audiences gathered at home to watch this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's tale of shipwreck and sorcery.

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Brazil records its worst daily death toll from coronavirus

Brazil has recorded its highest daily number of coronavirus deaths and cases, one day after it became the country with the third-highest number of confirmed cases in the world.

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Reese Witherspoon says Mindy Kaling co-writing 'Legally Blonde 3' was 'meant to be'

Mindy Kaling is co-writing "Legally Blonde 3" and Reese Witherspoon couldn't be more thrilled.

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Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs as the coronavirus slams aviation

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs because of the collapse in demand for air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Massive block party in Florida ended in multiple arrests and accusations of racial profiling

Law enforcement officials in central Florida have denied accusations of racism after several people were arrested when police tried to disrupt a block party of approximately 3,000 over the weekend.

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As China faces a blacklash in the West, Xi needs Africa more than ever

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made preserving diplomatic ties in Africa a centerpiece of his opening address at the World Health Assembly earlier this week, as Beijing faces a backlash among some Western democracies for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.

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New York Times: Pompeo had answered written questions in watchdog probe of Saudi arms deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had answered written questions from the State Department inspector general's office as part of its probe into the administration's move to bypass Congress and expedite last year's $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia by declaring an emergency, three people with knowledge of his actions told The New York Times.

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Trump's stone-age views on 'women's work'

For President Donald Trump, women do one thing: Serve. And men, even when they are supposed to be public servants, lead.

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Gregory Tyree Boyce, 'Twilight' actor, found dead with girlfriend

Gregory Tyree Boyce, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN.

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A National Forest sign in Montana went missing, so one woman carved a new one

After a one-year absence, the sign for Hyalite Canyon in Custer Gallatin National Forest has been restored -- thanks to a determined local with a love for the land and a set of power tools.

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Cash-crunched cities want states to give them a larger slice of congressional aid

Facing severe budget crunches of their own, cities want states to give them a larger slice of the coronavirus relief aid approved by Congress in late March.

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Russian coronavirus cases rise as Putin's popularity plunges

As confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia continue to increase, President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has plunged to an all-time low. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

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You might want to be living on a boat right now

Thousands live full time on sail boats, and the pandemic is making life complicated. It's also making these sailors realize sea life may be the better life right now.

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Radio used by the Titanic to call for help can be salvaged, judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that RMS Titanic Inc. can salvage the radio used to call for help by the fated ocean liner after it struck an iceberg in 1912.

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Trump calls US coronavirus numbers a 'badge of honor'

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Trump fires back at Fox News host

After President Trump announced he was taking antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, Fox News host Neil Cavuto had a starkly different message than his colleagues.

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Judge allows fraud suit against Trump, family and company to proceed

A federal judge on Monday allowed a federal lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump, his three eldest children and his company of collaborating with a fraudulent marketing scheme to prey on investors to proceed, denying the Trumps' request for a stay.

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The last time the sun was this quiet, Earth experienced the Little Ice Age

Scientists at NASA say we're currently in a solar minimum, a phase when the sun is much quieter, meaning less sunspots and energy. But this solar minimum won't spark another ice age, and that's likely due to climate change.

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This governor's biggest coronavirus critic is his own lieutenant governor

Idaho is not typically the sort of place where political disagreement runs rampant. It's an overwhelmingly Republican state where the GOP controls all seven statewide offices, not to mention both US Senate seats and the two House districts.

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New hotspot in Russia raises questions about country's Covid-19 count

Russia's southern republic of Dagestan provided President Vladimir Putin with his first real test as a national leader in 1999, when militants in Chechnya crossed the border and launched a war that forged his image as a man of action.

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Obama White House portrait unveiling not expected as Trump accuses him of unsubstantiated crime

An official portrait unveiling for former President Barack Obama at the White House isn't expected to occur anytime soon as his successor, President Donald Trump, accuses him of unsubstantiated and unspecified crimes.

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Former WWE star missing after being swept out to sea

Shad Gaspard, a former WWE star, is missing after swimming at the reopened Venice Beach in California.

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Prince Charles wants furloughed workers to pick fruit and vegetables

The UK's Prince Charles has called on students and furloughed workers to pick fruit and vegetables to plug shortages in the labor market caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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A US-China trade war is the last thing the world economy needs now

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'Precious' footage from 1935 of last-known Tasmanian tiger released

Video footage of the last known thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, has been released by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA).

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Usain Bolt and partner Kasi Bennett welcome baby girl

Track and field great Usain Bolt has become a father for the first time after his partner Kasi Bennett gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday, his agent confirmed to CNN Sport.

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Shakespeare's Globe theater faces permanent closure due to Covid-19 lockdown

William Shakespeare's Globe theater, the famous London playhouse where the playwright's shows were performed, faces permanent closure as a result of coronavirus lockdown measures, the theater and UK politicians have warned.

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Facial recognition helps reunite kidnapped toddler with family after 32 years

A man who was abducted as a toddler 32 years ago was finally reunited with his biological family Monday, with the help of facial recognition technology.

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Top adviser traveled to epicenter of China's outbreak to press local authorities

CNN's David Culver sits down exclusively with Dr. Zhong Nanshan, who is considered the Dr. Fauci of China. Zhong says the science community in China and the US are still collaborating on Covid-19 research despite differences in politics.

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By putting off the WHO investigation until after the pandemic, China could shape any result in its favor

As Xi Jinping prepared to address the World Health Assembly on Monday, it seemed like the Chinese leader might be in a vulnerable spot.

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Fox News can't get its message straight on hydroxychloroquine

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Trial underway to determine whether dogs can 'sniff out' Covid-19

Dogs are now being trained to detect people infected with coronavirus. CNN's Max Foster reports.

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How Trump wins again, in 3 sentences

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Barr doesn't expect review of Russia probe will 'lead to a criminal investigation' of Obama and Biden

Attorney General William Barr on Monday said Barack Obama and Joe Biden are unlikely to be under criminal investigation in a review of the Russia probe that began in 2016 -- addressing simmering accusations by President Donald Trump against his predecessor and his 2020 opponent.

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FBI finds al Qaeda link after breaking encryption on Pensacola attacker's iPhone

The Saudi military trainee who killed three US sailors and wounded several others in a terror attack last year on a military base in Pensacola, Florida, was in touch with a suspected al Qaeda operative, according to multiple US officials briefed on the matter.

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France's President Macron says human health 'cannot be bought and sold'

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President Trump praises live golf event and says sport returning is good for country's 'psyche'

President Donald Trump said the return of sport would be good for the nation's "psyche" as he praised a live charity golf event on Sunday.

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What you need to know about coronavirus today

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Man interviewed over rail worker's coronavirus death after alleged spitting incident

Police have interviewed a man in connection with an incident in which a rail worker died from coronavirus after allegedly being spat on at a London train station.

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Hong Kong lawmakers scuffle as pro-Beijing politicians clear path for controversial national anthem bill

There were scuffles in Hong Kong's parliament Monday as lawmakers fought for control of a key committee chair.

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A refugee and new grandmother was the eighth employee at a Colorado meat packing plant to die from coronavirus

Tin Aye and her husband, Aung Kwah Toe, wanted a better life for their young daughter and son, away from the refugee camp in Thailand where the children were born.

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This year's first Atlantic storm Arthur will bring high surf, strong winds and heavy rains to the North Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm in the Atlantic for 2020, will bring high surf, heavy rains and strong winds to the coast of North Carolina.

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Husband of missing Colorado woman says he'll do 'whatever it takes' to bring wife back

As the search continues for Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother's Day, her husband posted an emotional plea on Facebook saying he would do "whatever it takes" to get her back.

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Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed.

Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020.

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Worried about beef shortages and price spikes? Here's what happens if you eat less meat

With meat shortages and higher prices, consumers might be faced with limited and more expensive options at the butcher's counter. Reducing meat consumption can bring real benefits for personal health and the environment. Here's what you need to know to adapt.

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Europeans take advantage of eased restrictions

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China has been trying to avoid fallout from coronavirus. Now 100 countries are pushing for an investigation

Russian President Vladimir Putin once called Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, a "lone warrior."

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SoftBank announces that Jack Ma will leave its board ahead of earnings report

SoftBank on Monday said that Jack Ma has resigned from its board, while also revealing a big round of share buybacks. The announcements come ahead of what is widely expected to be an historically terrible earnings report for the Japanese tech conglomerate.

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Parents 'devastated' as their babies are stranded during pandemic

Born amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, many surrogate babies in Ukraine have been left stranded by the lockdown and travel restrictions. CNN shows the inside of a facility in Kiev where more than 50 babies can't be collected by their legal parents. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

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Republicans are wimping out again on Donald Trump

With just 170 days until the 2020 election, you'll be voting before you know it. Every Sunday, I deliver to your inbox the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.

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US primary health care can be cheaper and more equal. Here's how.

Americans across the country have joined forces in fighting a common enemy: the Covid-19 pandemic. But one question starkly divides us during this crisis: Who is most at risk of dying from the virus? The answer does not reflect well on the US.

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CNN anchor to Trump official: This is nothing to celebrate

CNN's Jake Tapper presses Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the high death toll in the US from Covid-19.

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Bids for rock legend's guitar start at $1M

A guitar Kurt Cobain played during Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged in New York' live concert could sell for $1 million.

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While Obama calls out 'so-called grown-ups,' Trump administration takes a victory lap

Barack Obama's harsh criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic this weekend brought renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump's leadership, but administration officials defended the response as "historic" Sunday as deaths neared 90,000.

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Snoop Dogg uses 'Frozen' to encourage people to 'let it go' -- and Idina Menzel responds

No matter his fame and notoriety, rapper Snoop Dogg proved that he's just like the rest of us -- he, too, sometimes needs to jam out to music in his car to relieve stress. But his choice of music might surprise you.

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A Canadian Snowbirds aircraft has crashed in British Columbia

A Canadian Forces Snowbirds aircraft crashed near Kamloops, British Columbia, on Sunday, according to the Canadian Department of National Defence.

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Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 sell for record-breaking price, Sotheby's says

A pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn shoes from 1985 sold for more than three times the estimated auction price on Sunday, breaking the world auction record for sneakers, according to Sotheby's.

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Pompeo backs away from theory he and Trump were pushing that coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears to be backing away from a theory he and President Donald Trump were pushing that the coronavirus pandemic may have originated at a lab in Wuhan, China.

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Bayern sinks minnow Union Berlin on Bundesliga resumption

It was set to be the greatest day in the history of Bundesliga minnow Union Berlin, but instead it was business for usual for seven-time defending champion Bayern Munich and top goalscorer Robert Lewandowski.

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Health officials double down on the dangers of mass gatherings as US states reopen

Just as more Americans are allowed to visit beaches, attend church indoors or eat inside a restaurant, health officials say gathering in large groups could send states back to where they started.

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Covid-19 offers a chance to build a better world. We must seize it.

The coronavirus alone didn't itself break our world. It just exposed a world that was already breaking.

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State polls suggest Biden has a clear national lead

Poll of the week: A new Marquette Law School poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden with a 46% to 43% lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin.

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Obama says US lacks leadership on coronavirus response

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Tropical Storm Arthur forms in the Atlantic

Two weeks before the official start to Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur has become the first named storm of the year.

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Olympic athletes keep hope alive as coronavirus puts dreams on hold

"Go There" is a deeper look at the cultural, political and economic challenges affecting our lives. We're going to take you to the center of the story alongside our correspondents across the globe. Episodes premiere weekdays at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook. Check out some of our recent content below.

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Rwandan genocide suspect captured in Paris suburb after decades on the run

One of the last key suspects in the Rwandan genocide has been captured in a Paris suburb after more than 20 years on the run.

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The dangerous consequences of Trump's oversight purge

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Spain reports lowest daily deaths from Covid-19 since mid-March

Spanish health authorities reported the lowest daily increase in coronavirus deaths since mid-March on Saturday, as the number of new cases continues to slow down.

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State Department inspector general becomes the latest watchdog fired by Trump

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Millennials are facing another once-in-a-generation economic disaster

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Tourist arrested in Hawaii after posting beach pictures on Instagram

A tourist from New York was arrested in Hawaii after he posted beach pictures on Instagram when he was supposed to be in quarantine.

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French language authorities answer: What gender is 'Covid?'

For months, the people of France have faced an énigme.

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German soccer returns but not as we know it

It's an experiment and the stakes couldn't be higher.

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Two Sikh doctors shaved their beards, a pillar of their religion, to treat Covid-19 patients

Two Canadian doctors of the Sikh faith have made the difficult decision to shave off their beards -- a pillar of their faith -- to continue treating Covid-19 patients.

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Edvard Munch's masterpiece The Scream is fading. New research has found out why

Over the last few decades, an unseen enemy has been degrading The Scream. The famous painting by Edvard Munch represents human anxiety and anguish and feels especially relevant during these uncertain times.

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Preschools and childcare might reopen soon. Should you send your kid?

Last week I received an email from my younger son's preschool.

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'He lied on national television': Trump said protesting truckers were honking in support

When blaring truck horns intruded on President Donald Trump's Friday speech in the White House Rose Garden about the search for a coronavirus vaccine, Trump claimed that this was the sound of a pro-Trump protest.

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CDC's system for counting US deaths is 'antiquated', health officials say

The public health system by which Covid-19 deaths are reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is "antiquated" and "not timely," often lagging by up to three weeks, causing senior leaders at the agency to believe the current death count in the US could be significantly higher, two federal health officials tell CNN.

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Science speeds up during the pandemic -- but at what cost?

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Watch protesters harass local reporter at reopening rally

News 12 Long Island reporter Kevin Vesey was covering a reopening when protesters harassed and insulted him, and some invaded his personal space while refusing to wear a mask.

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Why Wall Street still loves Elon Musk and Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on May 1 that he thought Tesla's stock price was 'too high." Shares were trading at about $760 at the time and tanked 10% following the tweet.

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GOP congressman on why he's not wearing a mask: 'There's just no need'

Republican Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida was spotted Friday walking around the Capitol and on the House floor without wearing a mask.

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Mass testing won't happen in Mexico. That's the way the government wants it

As the United States slowly re-opens its economy, the messaging from health experts has been largely consistent -- to do so safely over the long term, millions more tests are needed.

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F-22 jet crashes in Florida

A US F-22 stealth fighter jet crashed during a "routine training flight" in Florida Friday, the Air Force said in a statement.

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Trump to unveil new vaccine effort

President Donald Trump, whose prediction of a coronavirus vaccine by year's end outpaces the outlook given by most health officials, will unveil the two men leading his "Operation Warp Speed" development effort during a noon event in the Rose Garden on Friday.

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How an iconic Las Vegas casino plans to conquer Covid-19

At the heart of a nearly vacant Las Vegas Strip, Caesar's iconic palace stands empty.

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Jonas Brothers release new single 'X'

Jonas Brothers are giving their fans what they want.

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'Beating hearts' of these pulsating stars create music to astronomers' ears

Stars may appear bright to us on Earth, but peering inside their hearts is a little more elusive. Star data from NASA's planet-hunting TESS mission has helped an international team of scientists detect patterns in 60 pulsating stars.

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In a town of two nations, Belgian bars are shuttered. Dutch pubs will soon be open across the street

Like so many small business owners, Monic van der Krogt has been hit hard by the coronavirus. The terrace of her cafe and beer garden in this small Belgian town sits empty.

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A transport ban in Uganda means women are trapped at home with their abusers

Seconds after Veronica opened her eyes in the hospital, she knew who had put her there. Her body ached; her head throbbed.

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For 200 years, these villagers lived 2,600 feet up a remote cliff. Now they're in a housing estate

Villagers living up a remote 800-meter (2,624-foot) clifftop in southwest China that became famous for the precarious ladders connecting it to the world have been moved to a new urban housing estate.

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Spanish island eyes 'green bridge' to kickstart tourism

Spain's Mallorca island in the Mediterranean plans to welcome a limited number of Germans and other travelers in late June in a "pilot project" to restart tourism that has been halted due to coronavirus, Francina Armengol, the Regional President of the Balearic Islands said Thursday.

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The week in 41 photos

Take a look at 41 photos of the week from May 6 through May 14.

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China's factories are producing more but the economy is still very fragile

Production at China's factories is growing for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. But there are still major challenges ahead for the country's economy.

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Trump's betting his 2016 instincts will get him through the pandemic

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Taiwan chip maker TSMC's $12 billion Arizona factory could give the US an edge in manufacturing

One of the world's top chip making companies is bringing more manufacturing power to the United States.

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US military sends very public message to China as tensions rise in South China Sea

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Church sues Zoom after 'zoombomber' streamed porn in Bible study class

A San Francisco church is suing Zoom after one of its bible study classes was allegedly infiltrated by a hacker who bombarded the video call with porn.

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Police examine CCTV footage after UK transport worker dies from Covid-19 following alleged spitting incident

Police are examining CCTV footage after a British transport worker died with coronavirus 14 days after being allegedly spat on in a busy London station.

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Jerome Powell is asking for help. Will anyone listen?

Jerome Powell needs help.

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Appeals court lets emoluments lawsuit against Trump proceed

An appeals court Thursday morning rejected an attempt by President Donald Trump to stop an emoluments lawsuit challenging his ownership of a hotel in Washington, DC.

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Russia reports nearly 10,000 new cases. Brazil records more than 11,000 in a day.

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Nursing home workers warned government about safety violations before Covid-19 outbreaks and deaths

A flu shot will protect you from coronavirus, a worker reported being told by supervisors at a Rhode Island nursing home, where at least 60 residents were diagnosed with Covid-19 and at least one died.

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Dele Alli tells of 'horrible experience' after assault and robbery

Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli has told of his "horrible experience" after he was apparently robbed and assaulted at his North London home.

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What to know about Michael Flynn as his case hangs in legal limbo

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Why is Russia's Covid-19 mortality rate so low?

For almost two weeks, three countries have led the rest of the world in the daily number of new Covid-19 infections: The United States, Russia and Brazil.

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An 8-year-old boy with coronavirus antibodies went into cardiac arrest. His brother's CPR saved his life

An 8-year-old boy was rescued by his teen brother's quick thinking after going into cardiac arrest at home, his family says, following what doctors told them was a coronavirus-related condition.

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Jared Kushner's bizarre comment

When Jared Kushner speaks in public, very often he reveals the most dangerous truths about the Trump administration. The latest jaw-dropper came on Tuesday, when the son-in-law and top adviser to President Donald Trump casually cast doubt on whether the next presidential election will absolutely take place, as scheduled, and as mandated by law, on November 3.

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Manafort and Cohen: The prison prospects of two convicts tied to Trump

It's the tale of two convicts with ties to the President.

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American woman dies in plane crash while attempting to deliver Covid-19 tests to remote Indonesian village

An American pilot died when her plane malfunctioned while she was on her way to deliver Covid-19 rapid test kits to a remote Indonesian village, officials said.

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Suspect in Arbery shooting had earlier confrontation, neighbor says

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Virgin Australia still needs a buyer. A local government is making a bid

Virgin Australia may get a government bailout after all.

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Abbott's fast Covid-19 test may miss too many cases, NYU study finds

A new study suggests that the Covid-19 diagnostic test being used by the White House frequently misses cases of the virus.

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A black man in Vermont says he was threatened and told to leave the state, police say

A black man in Vermont told police he was threatened and told to leave the state by a white man, Vermont State Police said in a news release.

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Judge slams the brakes on William Barr's abuse of power

Just when it seemed that Attorney General William Barr would get away with intentionally tanking his own Justice Department's conviction of President Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, a federal judge on Wednesday slammed on the brakes and now is demanding real answers.

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The UK's four countries take a divided approach to coronavirus crisis

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Videos show skydivers spiraling in sky before crashing

Eyewitnesses in Florida captured two skydivers spinning in the sky before they crashed into a tree and landed in front of a home, according to police and firefighters in Titusville.

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Hear 911 call McMichael made days before Ahmaud Arbery's shooting

Less than two weeks before the February 23 shooting that left Ahmaud Arbery dead, a suspect arrested in the case had a confrontation with an unidentified African-American man who had entered a neighboring house under construction, according to an attorney for the owner of that house.

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Fox News dumps coronavirus coverage for anti-Obama conspiracy theory

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Newly released incident reports detail US Navy's 'UFO' encounters

Newly released "hazard reports" detailing encounters between US Navy aircraft and "unidentified aerial phenomena" reveal new details about incidents, which were thrust into the spotlight when the Pentagon officially declassified and released videos of three encounters late last month.

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Cats can infect other cats with coronavirus, researchers find

Cats can infect other cats with the novel coronavirus, but they may not show any symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday.

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Jared Kushner attempts to clarify comments that questioned certainty of November 3 election date

Jared Kushner on Wednesday sought to clarify comments casting doubt on whether the 2020 general election will take place as planned on November 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying he wasn't aware of any efforts to change the date after suggesting that it's "too far in the future to tell" whether it will take place then.

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'Coronavirus slayer' puts Indian state in lead of Covid-19 fight

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Mike Pompeo lands in Israel wearing face mask

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived for a visit to Israel wearing a face mask sporting the colors of the US flag. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

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Sumo wrestler Shobushi, 28, is sport's first coronavirus death

A 28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler has died from health complications after contracting coronavirus, the first in the sport to fall victim to Covid-19.

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Finally, the Supreme Court can tell Trump he's not above the law

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Gulping down 1 or more sugary drinks a day could put you at risk for cardiovascular disease

Even one serving daily of a sugary soft drink is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Toobin identifies most important moment from Trump's Supreme Court case

CNN's Kate Bouldan speaks to legal analysts about the Supreme Court's consideration of how far Presidential immunity extends into the case of Trump's financial records.

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Roll the tape: Trump's pattern of insulting female reporters

CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Kaitlan Collins and Abby Phillip discuss President Donald Trump's pattern of demeaning female reporters.

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These European countries will miss tourist dollars most

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2020 is a catastrophe for tourism businesses. Here's what the industry needs to get back on its feet

Socrates Gavriel is bracing for a dramatic drop in visitors to his boutique hotel in Athens this summer.

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Germany finds a unique way back to nightlife

Germany's cultural institutions are making a comeback, but the way people visit museums and enjoy nightlife has been changed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business owners have adopted strict hygiene and social distancing guidelines in a bid to fend off the virus. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

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Homeowner says no crime was committed at under-construction home Ahmaud Arbery may have visited before shooting

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Trump and right-wing media distract from bad virus news with alternate reality

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Why Gen Z will be hit the hardest by the financial fallout from coronavirus

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Finally, the Supreme Court can tell Trump he's not above the law

No president is above the law -- and there were powerful arguments made to support that view in Tuesday's Supreme Court proceeding.

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US on track towards more deaths as states continue to ease coronavirus restrictions, researcher warns

Nearly every state in the US is moving toward reopening from pandemic closures, but a leading researcher warns that doing so puts the country on an "unfortunate trajectory" to more coronavirus deaths.

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Former Watergate prosecutors urge judge to buck Justice Department and not dismiss Michael Flynn case

Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors have told a federal judge he has the authority to sentence former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn to prison despite the Justice Department's effort to toss the case.

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Ahmaud Arbery and the resilience of black protest

The protests were striking. No, not the mostly white and maskless militaristic ones demanding that the country reopen even in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic, but the ones drawing attention to another arbitrary black death.

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How hospitals make tough ethical calls about which lives to save during a pandemic

Frank Stephens has traveled around the world, held multiple jobs and even received a standing ovation from US Congressional representatives after testifying on Capitol Hill.

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Coronavirus concerns keep heart patients from hospital: 'I was so scared'

Hospitals across the United States are seeing fewer stroke and heart patients coming to their facilities for care -- and two new reports suggest that concerns around the coronavirus pandemic are keeping people from seeking the care they need.

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Trump says the US leads the world in testing. But it's far behind in testing per capita, studies show

Two giant signs at a White House press conference amplified a claim that President Donald Trump consistently makes:

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Pakistan reports largest daily spike in cases. Russia epidemic worsens.

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Twitter will let employees work from home 'forever'

Twitter will allow some of its workforce to continue working from home "forever" if they choose, the company confirmed to CNN Business on Tuesday.

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Putin's coronavirus crisis deepens with fatal hospital fire and spokesman's diagnosis

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Supreme Court considers cases regarding Trump's taxes

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Top US coronavirus adviser testifies to Senate under oath

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Dr. Fauci and Trump administration witnesses testify before Senate committee

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Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump finances

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How coronavirus traveled the world, leaving death behind

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Fauci to warn Senate of 'needless suffering and death' if US reopens too quickly

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Saudi crown prince's economic master plan could be derailed by oil price crash

Saudi Arabia is taking drastic steps to shore up its finances after the oil price crash and the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy and threatened Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's grand plan to reduce its dependence on crude exports.

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Some companies are part of the coronavirus economy. The rest are in trouble

The coronavirus pandemic has split companies into two camps: Some have been able to keep operating and are even thriving. But others have been brought to their knees.

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Mitch McConnell: Obama 'should have kept his mouth shut' instead of criticizing US coronavirus response

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday slammed former President Barack Obama for criticizing the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic during a private call last week, asserting that he "should have kept his mouth shut."

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No, your teenager's boyfriend or girlfriend cannot come over during the pandemic

As far as first dates go, the one 14-year-old Jake Scott had with his new 15-year-old girlfriend, Abby Westrope, back in early March was epic.

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Jerry Stiller's life in pictures

Jerry Stiller, perhaps best known for his roles on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens," has died at the age of 92.

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Razer is using vending machines to give out millions of free face masks in Singapore

Gaming equipment maker Razer is aiming to give out millions of free face masks in Singapore as the country grapples with a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

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Trump tramples over his own message with ugly race tangle

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Antibody tests could lead to job discrimination and encourage workers to play 'Russian roulette'

As the coronavirus pandemic plunges economies around the world into recession, governments and businesses are scrambling to find ways to get people back to work. One tool many are banking on is the antibody test.

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Elon Musk has a lot to say about Covid-19. Some of it isn't true

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called stay-at-home orders "fascist" and spread misinformation about Covid-19 on Twitter. Now, he says he's reopening a factory despite government orders.

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Watch robot patrol a park to encourage social distancing

Spot, a four-legged "dog", is on patrol in a park in Singapore during a two week trial program. Designed by Boston Dynamics, Spot is equipped with cameras to estimate the number of park goers as well as broadcast messages to promote social distancing.

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Need a haircut? See how this salon in Istanbul is working

CNN's Arwa Damon goes to a hair salon in Istanbul to see how reopening is going as Turkey enters its second phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions.

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Russia hospital fire kills five coronavirus patients connected to ventilator, state media reports

A fire in a hospital treating coronavirus patients in Russia claimed the lives of five patients and forced the evacuation of 150 people, state news agencies reported.

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Video shows executives removing masks before Pence event

Participants at a food supply roundtable convened by Vice President Mike Pence in Iowa removed their face masks before Pence arrived, according to video from the event posted online.

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How llamas could hold the key to combatting Covid-19

Scientists in Ghent, Belgium have found antibodies produced in llamas blood could be critical in killing off the Covid-19 virus and saving lives. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Walt Disney World is now accepting reservations starting July

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Major League Baseball owners approve plan to start season in July, reports say

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South Dakota's governor threatened to take two tribes to court over coronavirus checkpoints. Here's what to know

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Saudi Arabia scrambles to boost oil prices and revive the market it helped crash

Saudi Arabia is pledging to make even deeper cuts to its oil production as the kingdom scrambles to revive the crude market it helped crash.

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21-year-old rapper shot to death in Brooklyn

A rapper set to drop his first mix tape in less than month was shot and killed Sunday in Brooklyn, police told CNN.

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Renewed outbreaks in South Korea, Germany and China show continued risk as more countries seek to reopen

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This is what the future of travel could look like

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South Dakota's governor threatened to take two tribes to court over coronavirus checkpoints. Here's what to know

A group of 17 South Dakota legislators urged the state's governor to try to reach a compromise with two tribes that have added checkpoints to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

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It's easier said than done for businesses to reopen

The rush to relax strict lockdown measures and jumpstart the global economy after weeks of quarantine restrictions has put businesses in a tight spot.

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Trapped in paradise: Breaking quarantine could mean prison time for tourists in Hawaii

Roving neighborhood police patrols. Uniformed soldiers manning checkpoints. A vast surveillance network of hotel staff and health department officials on the lookout for anyone breaking quarantine.

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World's second-oldest airline files for bankruptcy

Another major international airline has gone bust in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Matt Lucas' spoof of Boris Johnson's coronavirus announcement goes viral

Comedian Matt Lucas has taken aim at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in a video that quickly went viral online.

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John King: Coronavirus in White House is a 'messaging disaster'

CNN's John King breaks down the state of play around reopening states in the coronavirus pandemic.

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Look back on the life of actor and comedian Jerry Stiller

Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died of natural causes according to a tweet from his son, actor Ben Stiller. He was 92.

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What might happen when a vaccine is ready?

The race is on to find and produce a vaccine for Covid-19. But when a vaccine is developed, it will face major challenges before becoming available worldwide. CNN's Anna Stewart explains.

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CNN's Chris Cillizza predicts 'exactly' what Trump will be doing after presidency

President Donald Trump will one day leave the White House, whether it happens in January 2021 or four years from now. But that doesn't mean he'll be leaving the spotlight. Chris Cillizza explains the potential path for Trump after the presidency -- and how it could lead him back to the world of television.

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Doctors Without Borders dispatched to New Mexico to help the Navajo Nation

At least two teams from Doctors Without Borders are working with Native American communities in New Mexico to help curb the spread of coronavirus, the organization told CNN.

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Chinese and Indian soldiers engage in 'aggressive' cross-border skirmish

An "aggressive" cross-border skirmish between Chinese and Indian forces Saturday resulted in minor injuries to troops, a spokesman for the Indian Ministry of Defense has confirmed.

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5 people were injured during Texas shooting at a park with 600 people

An estimated 600 people were at a Texas park Sunday when fireworks went off and gunshots rang out.

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China hits back at so-called coronavirus 'lies' by US politicians as war of words escalates

China has struck back at what it calls "24 lies" by US politicians in the most sweeping and detailed rebuke yet of accusations over its handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Soul singer Betty Wright has died

Soul singer Betty Wright has died from cancer, according to reports from multiple media outlets.

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Pence will not self-quarantine and plans to be at the White House Monday

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South Dakota Sioux tribe refuses to take down checkpoints that governor says are illegal

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is refusing to end coronavirus checkpoints declared illegal by the state's governor, saying they are the best tool they have to stop the virus from spreading.

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Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university's history

Princeton University has named its first black valedictorian in the school's 274-year history.

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US chief of naval operations to self-quarantine

The chief of naval operations will self-quarantine after he came in contact with a family member who has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a US official.

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Airlines say massive job cuts are inevitable after bailout money dries up

US airline workers have been largely spared from the carnage that's pushed the country's unemployment to record highs since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But those same workers -— roughly 750,000 pilots, flight attendants, baggage handlers, mechanics and others — will soon be among the most at-risk for losing their jobs.

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Why aren't editorial boards screaming: Trump has to go?

By the height of the Watergate scandal in 1974, virtually every major newspaper in America had called for President Richard Nixon's resignation. During the investigation and impeachment of Bill Clinton in 1998, more than 100 newspapers called for him to resign.

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It can still be hard to get a coronavirus test -- and that's not the only problem

The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near to being over, yet states are starting to ease restrictions to try to avert economic disaster.

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Democratic candidates -- some with medical backgrounds -- lean into science as a campaign message

Only Pritesh Gandhi's eyes were visible above his blue scrubs and white doctor's coat.

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Dynamo Dresden's game canceled after positive coronavirus tests as Bundesliga resumption approaches

German soccer's return to action next weekend suffered a blow after two players from Dynamo Dresden tested positive for the coronavirus.

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US health officials warn against Mother's Day gatherings while coronavirus death toll nears 79,000

Health officials across the country are warning Americans to refrain from celebrating Mother's Day in large crowds this year, urging that continued social distancing is still key to preventing more coronavirus cases.

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A cluster of coronavirus cases in California was traced to a coughing patient at a birthday party

A birthday party was behind a cluster of coronavirus cases in Pasadena, California, according to health officials.

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CDC director self-quarantining after exposure to virus

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, is self-quarantining for two weeks after he was exposed to a person at the White House who tested positive for Covid-19. CNN's Jeremy Diamond has more.

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Trump meets with military leaders. No one wears a mask

Lawrence Summers, who served in the Obama and Clinton administrations, reacts to photos showing President Donald Trump's meeting with military leaders. No one in the photos was wearing a face mask, following announcements that the CDC director, FDA commissioner and Dr. Anthony Fauci are taking various measures to quarantine after being exposed to a person at the White House who tested positive for Covid-19.

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Little Richard was a pianist, entertainer and Rock 'n' Roll legend

Pianist, entertainer and Rock 'n' Roll legend Little Richard has died, Dick Alen, the entertainer's former agent confirms to CNN.

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Vinograd: These developments threaten White House narrative

CNN's Samantha Vinograd discusses former President Obama's comments about President Donald Trump, and reports that Trump's personal valet and Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller, both tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Can Biden win by just letting Trump be Trump?

How to campaign against a President who has a platform and ubiquitous presence? David Axelrod says Joe Biden has to upgrade his 'virtual tools' and online activity.

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Analyst: Private citizens cannot usurp role of law enforcement

CNN legal analyst Laura Coates joins Chris Cuomo to examine the potential defense arguments in the fatal shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery.

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As virus draws closer to him, Trump turns to 2020 and stokes fears about voter fraud

As President Donald Trump has tried to move past the pandemic, it edged even closer into his inner circle of advisers Saturday with news that top members of the coronavirus task force will self-quarantine, in some form, after coming in contact with an individual who tested positive for the virus.

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We're headed for a faceless future as masks become the norm. That's a big security concern, experts say

As Western nations begin the slow crawl out of lockdown, it's increasingly clear that we're some way off society returning to anything resembling pre-Covid life.

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Erykah Badu and Jill Scott perform in the first women's Verzuz battle on Instagram Live

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott came together for three hours of magic Saturday in the first Verzuz live stream battle between two women.

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Fauci to begin 'modified quarantine'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and member of the White House's coronavirus task force, tells CNN he will begin a "modified quarantine" after making a "low risk" contact with the White House staffer who tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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CDC director self-quarantining after exposure to person who tested positive for Covid-19

Dr. Robert Redfield, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will self-quarantine for two weeks after he was exposed to a person at the White House who tested positive for Covid-19, a CDC spokesperson confirmed to CNN.

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Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla headquarters out of California following extended shelter-in-place rules

In a series of tweets Saturday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would file a lawsuit "immediately" against Alameda County, California, after the county refused to let the company reopen its Fremont factory. He then threatened to move the company's headquarters to Texas or Nevada, where shelter-in-place rules are less restrictive.

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