Taiwan could become the next flashpoint in the global tech war

The world is becoming increasingly dependent on a Taiwanese company for the most advanced semiconductors, after a stumble by rival Intel. But TSMC is trying to pull off a high-wire act by keeping both China and the United States happy at a time of rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions.

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US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'wings of gold'

The US Navy's first Black female tactical aircraft pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, received her "wings of gold" on Friday, marking a historic milestone for naval aviation.

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China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest ever created. Was it worth it?

Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower project ever built.

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He held up a Black Lives Matter sign not far from KKK headquarters and recorded the reactions

A White filmmaker traveled to a town just outside the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan to document reactions to him holding a Black Lives Matter sign.

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Washington state has trapped its first 'murder hornet'

Washington state has trapped its first Asian giant hornet -- or, what we've come to know as the "murder hornet."

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Beyoncé's visual album 'Black Is King' is a feast for the eyes

There are many quotable lines and lyrics in "Black Is King," Beyoncé's new visual album, which dropped today on Disney+. But two in particular seem especially apt to describe the stylistic feast the artist has created. The first comes three minutes in: "Let Black be synonymous with joy."

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Ellen DeGeneres apologizes to staff after report of toxic culture at talk show

Ellen DeGeneres is apologizing to her staff in the wake of allegations that her talk show fosters a toxic environment.

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Florida reports record number of deaths for fourth straight day

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Joe Biden narrows down his VP list, and a dark-horse candidate emerges

Joe Biden heads into the weekend weighing the biggest decision of his presidential campaign so far, and people close to the process tell CNN that the former vice president is believed to have now begun to narrow his personal shortlist of potential running mates to a handful of women.

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Researchers publish scathing critique of drug study repeatedly touted by Trump

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The US economy is teetering on the brink of disaster, and the Senate adjourned for the weekend

The unemployment benefit that has kept millions afloat amid the worst economic crisis in decades officially expires at midnight. Weekly jobless claims continue to rise. Economic forecasters are warning of another slowdown. The coronavirus has resurged across the country.

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Washington Post: USPS workers sound alarm about new policies that may affect 2020 mail-in voting

Postal workers and union leaders are worried that new, recently implemented procedures -- which have led to delays across the country in mail delivery -- could impact mail-in voting for the November election, according to a Washington Post report.

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Three charts that show how Republicans are losing their chance to keep the Senate

Leading election forecasters have been steadily downgrading their ratings for Republican Senate candidates throughout the year, increasing the chances of a Democratic takeover viewed as unlikely only a few months ago.

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Tech titans had their day before Congress. Does anything come next?

For nearly six hours on Wednesday, House lawmakers peppered the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google with questions about their business practices, in the most anticipated antitrust hearing of its kind since Bill Gates defended Microsoft before Congress in 1998.

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Canada cracks down on people traveling through the country to get to Alaska

People who choose to travel to Alaska through Canada are facing stricter rules starting Friday.

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US Marine dead and 8 others missing after amphibious vehicle accident

At least one US Marine is dead and eight others are missing after a training accident involving an amphibious vehicle off the coast of Southern California.

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Hong Kong postpones legislative elections, citing Covid-19 fears but dismaying pro-democracy campaigners

Hong Kong will postpone legislative elections due to be held in September because of the coronavirus outbreak, the city's leader said Friday.

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Brazilian President Bolsonaro says he has 'mold' in his lungs after Covid-19 infection

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he felt weak and might have "mold in the lung" having spent weeks in isolation after catching Covid-19.

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Newly unsealed documents describe Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse of one of Epstein's alleged victims

Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, describes the psychological toll of Epstein's abuse in portions of a newly released deposition from May 3, 2016.

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Bryan Cranston says he had Covid-19 and shares a video of himself donating plasma

"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston has appealed to his fans to "keep wearing the damn mask," after revealing that he contracted Covid-19.

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The Perseverance rover is on its way to Mars. What's next?

The NASA Perseverance rover is now on a journey to Mars. It will take between 6.5 and seven months before the rover lands on the red planet in February 2021.

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Serena Williams helps to donate 4.25 million facemasks to schools in need

Serena Williams is helping to donate 4.25 million facemasks to schools in the US as children prepare to head back to classrooms in the coming months.

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Hong Kong is setting up an election without a real opposition

Hong Kong's decision to bar 12 pro-democracy candidates from standing in forthcoming local elections has raised serious concerns over whether genuine political opposition will be tolerated in the city following the imposition of a new security law by Beijing.

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Iran to allow Australian ambassador to meet jailed academic

Iranian authorities will allow an Australian ambassador to meet Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a British-Australian university lecturer who was jailed for spying, according to a news agency affiliated with the country's judiciary.

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Isaias is now the season's second hurricane

Tropical Storm Isaias is now a hurricane.

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2 US oil executives released from Venezuela prison to house arrest

Two American oil executives held in an overcrowded Venezuelan prison for almost three years have been placed in house arrest, a sign that the embattled government of Nicolas Maduro may be easing its stance toward the detainees.

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Twitter says high-profile hack was the result of a phishing attack

Twitter said Thursday night that it has "significantly limited" access to its internal tools after it learned that the high-profile hack earlier this month affecting dozens of major accounts was the result of a phishing attack targeting the phones of a "small number of employees."

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First dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US, Buddy the German shepherd, has died

Buddy, a 7-year-old German shepherd from Staten Island, New York, was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States. He died on July 11 after a three-month illness, according to National Geographic.

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Obama's jab at Trump gets standing ovation

During his eulogy for the late Rep. John Lewis, former President Barack Obama received a standing ovation for his remarks about voting rights ahead of the 2020 election.

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Beach days, haircuts, airplane trips: These are the risks

Listen to this public health doctor explain the risks of activities that people are doing more and more even as the pandemic continues.

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Pompeo covers for Trump claims at Congress

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time in more than a year, was grilled by lawmakers on events that ranged from President Donald Trump's apparent threats against a US diplomat in 2019 to Trump's suggestion just minutes after the hearing began that November's elections be delayed.

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See mammoth bones discovered in Russia

Among the remains discovered by local residents are parts of the animal's skull, ribs and fragments of a foot.

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Why people are outraged over a rice cooking video

What was intended to be a comedic video sparked a firestorm of dismay and disbelief, speaking to a broader, long-standing debate about the intersection of food, ethnicity and culture.

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Fearing Trump interference, FBI agents hid copies of Russia investigation docs

Adapted from "TRUE CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS: The Investigation of Donald Trump," by Jeffrey Toobin. Copyright © 2020. Available from Doubleday.

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Domino's New Zealand stops giving free pizzas to 'Karens' after backlash

Domino's in New Zealand has pulled a promotion offering free pizzas for "great" people named Karen following a backlash.

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Ex-Marine jailed for 9 years by Russian court. US envoy says trial was 'theater of the absurd'

A Moscow court sentenced former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed to nine years in prison Thursday for endangering "life and health" of Russian police officers in an altercation, state-run news agency TASS reported -- a sentence that drew swift condemnation from the top US diplomat in Russia.

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Joshua Wong among multiple Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates disqualified from upcoming election

Multiple Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates have been disqualified from standing in upcoming legislative elections, amid reports the government may postpone the polls until next year over the coronavirus.

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Belarus says it's arrested Russian mercenaries, as rift grows between strongmen Putin and Lukashenko

Authorities in Belarus have announced the arrest of more than 30 Russian mercenaries accused of trying "to destabilize" the country ahead of August's presidential election, the state-run news agency Belta reported.

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Japan recognizes dozens more 'black rain' victims as Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors

A Japanese court recognized dozens of victims of radioactive "black rain" as survivors of the Hiroshima atomic bombing on Wednesday, clearing the way for them to receive medical benefits just days before the 75th anniversary of the attack.

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Late-night host Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at tech CEOs after hearing

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon joked about the testimonies of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google CEOs who spoke virtually before congress during an antitrust hearing.

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Inside Brazil's cult of hydroxychloroquine

The police cavalry horses pranced through red dust towards an open grave nobody expected would be dug for Sgt. Jonas Mendonça. The 58-year-old military policeman was slightly overweight but otherwise healthy, his family says, when he got mild Covid-19 symptoms. Four days later, a fierce fever hit and he was hospitalized.

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Video shows train derailment in Arizona

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, officials said.

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US to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from Germany in move that will cost billions

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Louie Gohmert, who's refused to wear a mask, tests positive for Covid-19

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The Uncle Roger controversy: Why people are outraged by a video about cooking rice

On July 8, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng uploaded to YouTube a video titled "DISGUSTED by this Egg Fried Rice Video," under his comedic persona "Uncle Roger."

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US given dire warning as Covid-19 death toll passes 150,000

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Japan finally announced a fee for plastic bags. Will that stop its obsession with plastic?

Single bananas. Hard boiled eggs. Chocolate chip cookies. In convenience stores across Japan these items all have something in common: they are routinely sold tightly swaddled in plastic wrapping.

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'Indian Matchmaking' creator Smriti Mundhra welcomes backlash

Smriti Mundhra is not at all bothered that people are talking about colorism, sexism and elitism when it comes to "Indian Matchmaking."

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting comfortably in New York City hospital after non-surgical procedure

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to replace a bile duct stent that was originally placed last year, according to the court.

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Arizona train derailment and fire described as 'a scene from hell'

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, officials said Wednesday.

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Obama to eulogize John Lewis at civil rights icon's funeral

Former President Barack Obama will give the eulogy at US Rep. John Lewis' funeral on Thursday and former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will attend the service, according to sources familiar with the former presidents' plans.

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Russia touts 'Sputnik moment' amid safety questions

Russia intends to be the first in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine, despite concerns about its safety, effectiveness and whether the country has cut essential corners in development. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

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Fearing death, Covid-19 patients in Mexico cross the border

CNN's Matt Rivers reports from Tijuana along the US-Mexico border. Baja California is one of the regions in Mexico hit hardest by the pandemic.

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'My blood boils': Trump's admission angers ex-GOP lawmaker

President Trump told Axios he did not bring up reported US intelligence that Russians put bounties on US troops when speaking with Vladimir Putin.

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Fiery exchange erupts at congressional antitrust hearing

After Rep. Jim Jordan's (R-OH) questions for Google CEO Sundar Pichai during a hearing before a congressional antitrust committee, a fiery exchange erupted between members of the committee regarding Jordan's subject matter.

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Bill Gates says most coronavirus tests are a 'complete waste'

Bill Gates slammed coronavirus testing in the US in an interview with CNBC, saying that most tests are a "complete waste" because it takes too long for the results to come back.

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Malik B., founding member of The Roots, dead at 47

Malik Abdul Basit, a rapper, singer and founding member of The Roots, has died, according to a statement posted on the group's verified Twitter account. He was 47.

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Inside Brazil's cult of hydroxychloroquine

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Unfortunately for Boris Johnson, much of Europe has moved on from Brexit

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A landmark study shows what makes a successful relationship

It's not who you're with, but the dynamic you have with them.

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Drake breaks Billboard record thanks to DJ Khaled

Drake has officially dethroned Madonna thanks to a little help from DJ Khaled.

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'Outright quackery': CNN explains the right-wing media's conspiracy theories

CNN's John Avlon reports on the fringe conspiracy theories and misinformation that some conservative media outlets are spreading.

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This Trump voter is sure he will win. Here's why

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks to a panel of people who voted for Donald Trump in 2016 on how they feel about his leadership and if they plan on voting for the President again in the 2020 election.

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Unfortunately for Boris Johnson, much of Europe has moved on from Brexit

Europe is braced for its second wave of coronavirus, as infection rates rise in numerous countries, including Spain, France and Germany.

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More than half of India's Mumbai slum residents may have been infected with Covid-19, study suggests

More than half of residents living in Mumbai's crowded slums may have contracted coronavirus and are likely being infected at a much higher rate than those not living in slum areas, a new study has found.

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Try this 5-minute workout to crush burnout

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New Zealand mourns death of former All Blacks captain Andy Haden

The rugby world is paying tribute to Andy Haden, the former All Blacks captain who passed away on Wednesday aged 69.

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Trump voter gets heated defending Trump response to pandemic

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks to a panel of 2016 Trump voters on whether or not they plan on reelecting President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, given his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Parents organize private proms during pandemic

HLN's Lynn Smith reports that some parents are organizing private proms for their teens after cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Congress is about to grill the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google

For over a year, top lawmakers in Congress have been investigating Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. The investigation's purpose? To determine whether the companies have abused their power and dominance in the online marketplace.

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Minnesota Republican county official resigns after posting image comparing mask wearing to Nazi Germany

A Minnesota Republican Party county official has resigned after posting an image on Facebook comparing mask mandates to Jews being forced to wear Stars of David in Nazi Germany, the state party said on Tuesday.

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Barr spars with Democrats over policing and DOJ decisions in fiery hearing at Congress

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Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds

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Russia prepares for vaccine approval less than two weeks from now, but questions remain

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Travelers react to UK restriction on travel from Spain: It's utterly stupid

Some travelers are expressing anger after the UK ordered a 14-day quarantine to people coming from Spain, where there is a recent rise in Covid-19 cases. CNN's Atika Shubert reports.

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Activists urge big brands to eradicate traces of human rights abuse in Xinjiang from their supply chains

Global businesses are facing mounting pressure from activist groups and the US government to reexamine and cut any ties they might have to China's Xinjiang region, where allegations of human rights violations have run rampant for years.

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How Tom Cotton accidentally told an appalling truth

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas probably thought he was being clever when he accidentally said the quiet part aloud to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for an article that ran Sunday -- he said that slavery was a necessary evil to ensure the creation of the United States of America.

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Nearly three billion animals killed or displaced by Australia fires

Nearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia's devastating bushfires -- almost triple the figure estimated in January -- according to a report released Tuesday.

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Joe Biden could still lose this election

The picture of every Yankee and National player kneeling for the national anthem on the long-delayed opening day of baseball highlighted just how badly President Donald Trump is losing the culture war, a war he started as his only path to getting reelected.

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New York Times says Trump's Yankees claim took team by surprise

President Donald Trump postponed his plan to throw the opening pitch at a New York Yankees game after saying he'd received an invite to do so. The New York Times reported that both announcements took the baseball team by surprise.

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Melania Trump's brilliant Rose Garden idea

To: Melania Trump

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Police in Germany search garden as part of Madeleine McCann investigation

Police in Germany are conducting a search near the city of Hanover as part of the Madeleine McCann investigation.

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Trump won't say if Russian bounties came up in Putin call

A reporter asked President Donald Trump whether he brought up alleged Russian bounties on US troops in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Trump falsely claimed that he doesn't discuss his calls with foreign leaders.

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Amazon takes on the UK's biggest supermarkets with free food delivery

Amazon has started offering free grocery deliveries to Prime members in London and the surrounding area as it seeks to cash in on Britain's coronavirus-induced online shopping boom and take on stores such as Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado.

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Why the national security adviser's Covid-19 infection is a national security problem

With coronavirus casualties at sickening levels, Americans learned on Monday that no one is safe from Covid-19 -- not even the man who's supposed to be keeping Americans safe. News that US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien has tested positive for the virus presents an immediate health risk within the walls of the White House while serving as a worrisome metaphor for the administration's coronavirus crisis management more generally. If the government couldn't keep a top-ranking official like O'Brien healthy, that doesn't instill confidence it can do the same for us.

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Endangered 'scrotum frog' could be on its last legs. Scientists hope to change that

A group of international scientists are joining forces to save an unusual endangered species -- the so-called "scrotum frog."

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Her great-grandmother fought Nazis. She confronted people who wore swastika masks

When Raphaela Mueller saw a couple wearing swastika masks in a Minnesota Walmart, she knew she had to say something.

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Anger, leaks and tensions at the US Supreme Court during a landmark LGBTQ rights case

When the Supreme Court extended the 1964 Civil Rights Act to gay and lesbian workers in a landmark June ruling, the justices also protected transgender employees.

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Tennis star details debilitating side-effects of catching Covid-19

Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov says he's unsure of competing at the US Open as he detailed the debilitating side-effects of catching Covid-19.

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Walmart bans couple for wearing Nazi swastika face coverings

A couple seen on video wearing face coverings with swastikas as they shopped at a Minnesota Walmart is now banned from the company's stores for at least a year, according to a company spokesperson.

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Woman killed in an apparent shark attack in Maine

A woman swimming off the coast of Maine was killed Monday after being injured in "what appeared to be a shark attack," according to a statement from Maine Department of Marine Resources.

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Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

Former UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleaded guilty Monday for his role in the college admissions scandal, the US Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said.

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States are warning people about suspicious packages of seeds that appear to be from China

If you've received a mysterious package of seeds in the mail lately, don't plant them.

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Trump is moving forward with his plan to regulate social media

The Trump administration took a key step on Monday toward fulfilling the president's executive order on social media, formally asking the FCC to develop regulations that could apply to Facebook, Twitter and other tech platforms.

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Trump revises lawsuit to block release of tax records after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump filed an amended complaint Monday in New York federal court to argue that the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for his financial records is "wildly overbroad" and was issued in "bad faith" -- his latest attempt to block access to such records as part of a criminal inquiry.

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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.

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Georgia news anchor receives first shot in US Phase 3 trial of a Covid vaccine

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Republican Senator calls slavery a 'necessary evil'

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas described slavery as a "necessary evil" in his ongoing effort to prevent US schools from teaching the 1619 Project, an initiative from The New York Times that reframes American history around the date of August 1619, when the first slave ship arrived on America's shores.

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Lewis Hamilton clarifies anti-vaccine Instagram post after backlash

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has clarified his views on a potential coronavirus vaccine after sharing an anti-vaccination post on social media.

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This summer, multiple spacecraft are launching to Mars. Here's why

If it seems like Mars is a popular destination right now, that's for a reason: The chance to fly there only comes around every 26 months.

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'Tenet' will open internationally before the US

Overseas audiences will have a chance to uncover the mysteries of "Tenet" before moviegoers in the United States.

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A North Korean coronavirus outbreak might be the biggest threat Kim Jong Un has ever faced

The ruling Kim dynasty of North Korea has for decades predicated their regime on the notion that only they can protect the Korean people from the outside world, be that capitalists, the United States or other hostile forces.

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Jury trials were meant to deliver justice. Covid-19 brought them to a halt

Kellie Meir has waited two years to see the man accused of causing her son's death face trial.

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Republican governor: I didn't want to do a mask mandate, but I had to

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) explains to CNN's Wolf Blitzer why he decided to implement a mask mandate in his state.

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Kansai Yamamoto, fashion designer, dies age 76

Acclaimed Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto has died. The announcement of his death, posted on the label's official Instagram account Monday, said Yamamoto passed away on July 21, 2020. He was 76 years old.

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Flu and pneumonia shots may lower risk for Alzheimer's, studies find

It turns out that flu and pneumonia shots may be good for more than what their names suggest.

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CNN Polls: Biden leads in three key states Trump won in 2016

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'Crip Camp': Where do disability rights stand 30 years after a group of 'crippled' kids fought for their rights and changed the world?

Disability rights have come a long way since the Americans for Disabilities Act became law 30 years ago, but the children of 'Crip Camp' and other activists say there is still much to be done.

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Halep pulls out of tennis' return event over virus fears

The first official tennis tournament to be staged during the coronavirus pandemic lost its top attraction when Simona Halep pulled out Sunday in a move that frustrated organizers.

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US tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths 4 days in a row as experts urge the country to shut down

Coronavirus deaths in the US topped 1,000 four days in a row last week amid ongoing debates on the return of school and mask mandates.

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He always dreamed of stepping foot on the moon. He made it there after his death

Today, we know Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins as the first men to land on the moon, 51 years ago. But, if not for a turn of events, history may have also known another name: Eugene Shoemaker.

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Online survivor groups are a source of hope and support for those diagnosed with Covid-19

The posts come every few minutes. Members from South Africa to Arizona report their coronavirus symptoms. Someone asks for vitamin suggestions. Another user asks for prayers for their mom.

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Scenes you don't expect to see in America

Heavily armed, unidentifiable security agents dressed in camouflage have been snatching anti-racism protesters off the streets of Portland, Oregon, and bundling them into unmarked cars, with no clear justification. They're scenes you might expect to see in authoritarian countries, not in America. 

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Columnist: If Martians saw this, they'd scratch their heads

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman reacts to President Donald Trump's boast on Fox News about his results from a cognitive test, saying that if Martians came to Earth and saw the interview clip, they would be "scratching their head."

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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green dies at 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder and influential blues rock guitarist Peter Green has died at the age of 73, his family's legal representatives confirmed on Saturday.

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'I am not your moodboard': Graduate fashion designer accuses Balenciaga of appropriation

An up-and-coming fashion designer has accused Balenciaga of appropriating her work, alleging that the luxury label posted an image to social media strikingly similar to one in her portfolio, which it had requested to see.

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Hong Kong's vast $3.8 billion rain-tunnel network

Below the mountains that overlook Hong Kong's financial district, drainage engineer Alex Lau is ankle-deep in water flowing into a giant tunnel almost twice the height of a double-decker bus.

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Welcome to the real world, Mr. President

President Donald Trump gave in to the realities of Covid-19 when he canceled the plan to hold portions of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Trump had insisted on moving some of the festivities to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper highlighted the dangers of hosting a major event during a pandemic. Now, with the surging virus ravaging the Sunshine State, the President is resigned to sticking to the original location and holding a pared-back convention in Charlotte.

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Police review reports of anti-Semitic posts from British rapper

Police are reviewing a string of anti-Semitic messages allegedly posted by the British grime musician Wiley on social media.

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Regis Philbin, television personality, has died at 88

Longtime television personality Regis Philbin has died, according to a statement shared by his family on Saturday. He was 88 years old.

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It's been 2 months since George Floyd's death. Here's what has and hasn't changed.

Saturday will mark two months since George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, igniting a national reckoning over racial injustice and police brutality.

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Why a new generation of Black farmers is getting into the business

W. Kamau Bell visits Oklahoma to learn how politics and economic disparity has impacted family and independent farmers. Watch "United Shades of America" Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.

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Spanish footballing great Xavi tests positive for coronavirus

Xavi, considered one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, has tested positive for the coronavirus but says he is "ok."

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The polls show Biden is a clear favorite 100 days out from an unprecedented election

Believe it or not, we're now 100 days and 15 hours from the 2020 election. As we enter the final stretch of the campaign, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden continues to hold an advantage over President Donald Trump in the polls.

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Manchester United in nearly-$100 million game against Leicester

Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City would have likely -- to use the expression -- "bitten your hand off" to be in the position they are now in the English Premier League.

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These are some of the 91,000 people who've died since the US reopened

Ninety-one thousand.

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This sculpture at CIA headquarters holds one of the world's most famous unsolved mysteries

In the middle of CIA headquarters, there sits a sculpture that contains a secret code that has stumped top cryptologists for decades.

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The pandemic's unlikely pet: Chickens

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the food supply in America was in question. Images of barren grocery store shelves, cleared out meat sections and empty freezer aisles littered the internet.

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Russian goalkeeper, 16, makes remarkable recovery after being struck by lightning

Russian goalkeeper Ivan Zaborovsky, 16, has made a remarkable recovery after he was struck by lightning during a training session earlier this month.

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Scotland's Covid-19 approach is fueling independence movement

Boris Johnson's first trip to Scotland since becoming prime minister was intended as an effort to shore up Union ties. But many Scots approve of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's cautious approach to the coronavirus pandemic, which could have implications for Scotland's independence movement. Nic Robertson reports.

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'It's OK to not feel great': Mom's suicide left female role model vacuum for runner and filmmaker

An Olympic 10,000-meter runner turned marathoner by day, actor, director, screenwriter and author in all other spare hours she can salvage, Alexi Pappas rarely pauses for breath.

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A man using a prosthetic mask stole more than $100,000 at casinos, prosecutors say

A prosthetic mask, counterfeit driver's licenses, and personal information obtained on the internet. That's how federal authorities say a Michigan man allegedly managed to steal more than $100,000 from casino patrons in Michigan and Kansas.

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Three storms threaten the US and Caribbean this weekend

Three separate storm systems are threatening the United States and the Caribbean this weekend.

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Why the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking' is causing a stir

The new Netflix series "Indian Matchmaking" brings to light an ancient tradition that is still going on today.

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More than a third of coronavirus patients feel symptoms for weeks, CDC says

Coronavirus symptoms can stick around for weeks, even in otherwise healthy people who don't have a severe case of the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a grim new analysis.

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How McDonald's plans to enforce its new mask policy

McDonald's and Chipotle announced they would soon require customers to wear masks or other face coverings as cases of Covid-19 surge across the United States.

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LIVE: Bahamas warns of 'grave health crisis' over Covid

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US agents enter Chinese consulate compound in Houston after deadline for closure passes

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Traveling while Asian during the pandemic

With a spike in anti-Asian incidents worldwide, CNN Travel talks with Asians who travel for a living to learn how they have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Google is wading into a market that China really wants to own

Google is teaming up with India's hottest tech company to win over new smartphone users. That should worry the Chinese firms who have long dominated the market in the world's second most populous nation.

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Goldman Sachs agrees to a $3.9 billion 1MDB settlement with Malaysia

Goldman Sachs has agreed to a $3.9 billion deal with the Malaysian government to settle claims relating to the bank's role in the huge corruption scandal at 1Malaysia Development Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund.

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See inside Turkey's Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia will hold Friday prayers for the first time in more than 80 years after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered its conversion into a mosque. A Turkish court annulled the 1934 presidential decree which made it a museum. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.

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An Australian food company is finally renaming its racially offensive cheese brand

An Australian dairy company is rebranding a controversial line of cheese products that share a name with a racial slur, in an attempt to "eliminate racism" from its brand.

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Bill Gates has a message to Covid-19 conspiracy theorists

Microsoft founder Bill Gates responds to the many conspiracy theories and widespread falsehoods online about him and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dr. Fauci throws the first pitch of 2020's baseball season

Dr. Anthony Fauci threw the ceremonial first pitch of the 2020 Major League Baseball season before the game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees.

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Here's what's in the Republican's stimulus proposal

CNN's Manu Raju reports on what is in the GOP stimulus proposal and what President Trump was not able to include in the plan.

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Turkey's Hagia Sophia holds first Friday prayers since conversion back to mosque

Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia has reopened for Friday prayers for the first time since a decision was made to turn it back into a mosque after more than 80 years as a museum.

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In photos: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's year in power

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took office in July 2019 after winning the United Kingdom's Conservative Party leadership contest. He replaced outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Former professor who resigned after US campus uproar found dead

Mike Adams, the former University of North Carolina Wilmington professor who angered the campus community on Twitter, was found dead in his home Thursday afternoon, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.

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Harry and Meghan sue over 'intrusive' pictures of son Archie

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are suing over paparazzi photographs of their toddler son, Archie, their lawyer said in a statement.

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Key miscalculation by officers contributed to tragic death of Breonna Taylor

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World will have 710M tons of plastic pollution by 2040 despite efforts to cut waste, study says

If the world embarked on an immediate and globally-coordinated effort to reduce our plastic consumption, there would still be an estimated 710 million metric tons of plastic that will pollute the environment by 2040, new research has found.

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Thailand protest movement puts country's youth on collision course with establishment

Thailand's student movement has reignited, as young people across the country defy threats from the military-backed government to take to the streets and call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Bill Gates predicts when virus will be easier to contain

Microsoft founder Bill Gates called the coronavirus infection rate in the US "deeply troubling" and doesn't suspect things will get better soon.

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US confirms fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane for inspection

The US military on Thursday confirmed that one of its fighter jets had flown within a few thousand feet of an Iranian commercial aircraft over Syria to "inspect it," after Iranian state media released videos showing apparently shaken and injured passengers.

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Trump called Fox News doctor his 'guide.' Hear what CNN anchor calls him

CNN's Brianna Keilar calls out various statements made by Fox News' Dr. Marc Siegel after President Trump praised him during an interview.

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Crowd saves two children from burning building

The two siblings, aged three and ten, escaped a fire that broke out, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

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He battled Covid-19 for 128 days. Here's what he wants you to know

"Miracle" Larry Kelly recovered from being infected with coronavirus. He spoke to CNN's Brianna Keilar about his experience after 128 days of hospitalization.

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A Virginia high school named for Robert E. Lee will be renamed for Rep. John Lewis

A Virginia high school named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be renamed to honor the late US Rep. John Lewis, effective this fall, the local school board said Thursday.

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DOJ watchdog report finds lack of staffing contributed to Covid outbreak

The Justice Department's internal watchdog found that a federal prison in California where nearly 1,000 inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus was slow to implement safety measures and lacked adequate staffing to confront the growing pandemic.

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Body of civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in state at US Capitol

The body of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the US Capitol, a form of ceremonial tribute to honor the lives of American statesmen and military leaders.

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Massachusetts restaurant repeals a dress code policy

A Massachusetts restaurant owner has apologized and eliminated a dress code policy after garnering backlash from residents and local politicians, who called the policy racist.

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Mysterious events in Iran raise questions about Trump strategy

While US news feeds are dominated by unspeakable tragedies and trivial Trump pursuits, a series of events unfolding in Iran warrants close attention.

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Justice Department watchdog to investigate federal use of force in Portland and Washington

The Justice Department's independent watchdog agency said Thursday that it will investigate the use of force by federal law enforcement officers in Portland, Oregon, and Washington, DC.

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Mike Tyson, 54, is returning to the ring to box again

Boxing legend Mike Tyson, 54, announced on Thursday that he will be climbing back into the ring for an exhibition bout against another all-time great boxer Roy Jones Jr.

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Trump joins Republicans who are criticizing Liz Cheney

President Donald Trump on Thursday joined Republicans who are publicly criticizing GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, who has broken with the President in regard to American military engagement overseas and support for Dr. Anthony Fauci during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nine-year-old-girl is the youngest to die from coronavirus in Florida, state health officials say

A 9-year-old girl from Putnam County is the youngest person to have died in Florida from coronavirus complications, according to the state department of health.

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Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane as it moves toward Hawaii

Douglas has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Thursday with wind speeds of 120 mph.

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These young medics are fighting Covid-19 misinformation in 30 languages

Determined to protect minority communities from Covid-19 misinformation, a group of young doctors set about offering health information in over 30 languages.

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Gymnastics Australia promises action after multiple former athletes allege mental and physical abuse

Australia's gymnastics federation has promised to take action after multiple former gymnasts allege they were subject to emotional and physical abuse during their careers.

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Ancient Roman artifacts discovered by police in Spanish seafood store

Authorities inspecting a seafood store in Spain have discovered a collection of ancient Roman containers, called amphorae, some of which could have been created in the first century and recovered from shipwrecks off the Mediterranean coast.

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Restauranteurs serve Netanyahu a 'final meal' as chaos mounts over Israel's coronavirus restrictions

The pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is building as quickly as the protests, with his official residence on Balfour Street now the focal point of protests that are growing in frequency and in size.

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Boko Haram militants kill five hostages kidnapped in Nigeria's northeast, UN says

Boko Haram militants have killed five hostages, including four aid workers, who were abducted last month in northeastern Nigeria, a UN spokeswoman told CNN on Thursday.

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Concentration camp guard convicted in one of the last Nazi trials in history

A former Nazi concentration camp guard was convicted of thousands of counts of being an accessory to murder and given a two-year suspended prison sentence Thursday, a court announced.

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Taiwan's parliament approves proposal to rename China Airlines

Renaming a company is always going to be a complicated undertaking, but rarely does it hit the levels of controversy currently swirling around China Airlines, Taiwan's largest air carrier.

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American presidents generally don't try to invade their own country

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Liverpool lifts 'special' Premier League title after thrilling victory against Chelsea

Liverpool finally got its hands on the English Premier League trophy following an action-packed 5-3 win against Chelsea at Anfield.

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Cafeteria worker on White House grounds tests positive for Covid-19 as staffers urged not to panic

Administration officials were alerted on Wednesday that a cafeteria employee on the White House grounds has tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email viewed by CNN.

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The Boston Red Sox put up a Black Lives Matter billboard over the Massachusetts Turnpike

The Boston Red Sox are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Twitter hackers accessed direct messages of 36 accounts, company says

The hackers that compromised a range of high-profile Twitter accounts last week accessed the direct messages of as many as 36 users, the company said Wednesday evening.

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Last Qantas 747 flight draws iconic kangaroo in sky on final journey

After 50 years of flying, Qantas' last remaining Boeing 747 passenger jet departed Australia for the final time on Wednesday and left a special message for everyone in the sky — a drawing of the airline's iconic kangaroo logo.

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No, a reporter didn't call Kayleigh McEnany a 'lying b**ch,' but Fox ran with it anyway

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US and UK changing diplomatic immunity rules after envoy killed 19-year-old in car crash

The UK government says it has reached a deal with the United States to change the diplomatic immunity rules that meant an American woman charged with causing the death of a British teenager in a road accident has not had to return to face trial.

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Hostage siege ends after Ukraine President agrees to endorse 2005 Joaquin Phoenix film

An hours-long hostage siege ended in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk on Tuesday night after President Volodymyr Zelensky met one of the alleged gunman's unusual demands -- to endorse a 2005 documentary about humanity's abuse of animals.

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How Fox News has changed in the four years since Roger Ailes was ousted

Roger Ailes was forced to walk the Fox News plank four years ago this week.

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Kim Kardashian West addresses Kanye's mental health after his Twitter meltdown

Kim Kardashian West has shared a message about her husband Kanye West and mental health.

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Murder of men's rights activist linked to suspected shooter of federal judge's family, FBI confirms

Authorities have evidence linking Roy Den Hollander, the men's rights attorney suspected of shooting a federal judge's family on Sunday, to the murder of another men's rights activist in California last week, FBI Newark spokeswoman Doreen Holder confirmed.

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Tropical storm sets record as it churns toward Caribbean

Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into Tropical Storm Gonzalo on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

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Twitter tries to crack down on QAnon, three years too late

Almost three years after a conspiracy theory known as QAnon began spreading on dark corners of the internet, pushing unfounded claims about a so-called "deep state" and prompting concerns about targeted harassment, social media platforms are finally looking to do something about it.

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Trump set to expand federal policing operation to more cities despite pushback

President Donald Trump is set to expand a federal law enforcement operation to two American cities on Wednesday, a person familiar with the plans said, even as local leaders voice resistance to the move.

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Alleged middleman in Malta journalist's murder in critical condition with knife wounds

A taxi driver accused of being a middleman in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia is in "critical condition" in a hospital in Malta, after suffering knife injuries late on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for Malta Police told CNN.

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'Chair Girl' avoids jail for hurling chair onto Toronto freeway from high-rise building

A 20-year-old woman nicknamed "Chair Girl," who was filmed hurling a chair onto a freeway from the balcony of a high-rise building in downtown Toronto, has avoided jail time.

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Republican who reportedly called Ocasio-Cortez 'f*****g b****' gives non-apology master class

On Wednesday morning, Florida Republican Rep. Ted Yoho took to the House floor to deliver an "apology."

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In shift of tone, Trump says pandemic will probably get worse before it gets better

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Tensions over Nile River dam project as heavy rain sows confusion

Nine years of talks and several fragile agreements over how to share the water of the world's longest river were almost thrown out of the window last week — all because of a bout of heavy rain.

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A country of 200 million has carried out just 212,000 virus tests

Nigeria's ruling class have been hit particularly hard by Covid-19 while the government's initially swift response to the pandemic has since been hampered by low testing numbers. CNN's Stephanie Busari reports from Lagos.

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One of the oldest businesses on the internet just got sold for $9 billion

One of the web's oldest businesses has a new owner.

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Thiem defends Djokovic after controversial tour

World No. 3 Dominic Thiem has said recent criticism of Novak Djokovic for his part in organizing the controversial Adria Tour in June is unfair.

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UK took its 'eye off the ball' on Russian meddling, long-awaited report finds

The UK took its "eye off the ball" in relation to Russia's attempts to influence British politics and allowed illicit finance to swirl around London unchecked, a long-awaited report says.

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Eagerly awaiting the 'Friends' reunion? David Schwimmer has some good news

It might be hard to see some of your actual friends this year, but David Schwimmer has some news that might cheer you up: the "Friends" reunion could start filming next month.

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US sanctions 11 Chinese companies over human rights abuses in Xinjiang

The United States is restricting 11 Chinese companies from buying American technology and other goods because it says they're linked to alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang.

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Tens of thousands displaced in Assam as floods heap misery on pandemic stricken region

Unrelenting monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in the Indian state of Assam, killing at least 85 people, displacing tens of thousands residents and drowning rare wildlife in a national park.

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'Things could get very ugly': Experts fear crisis after the election

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Trump's 'law and order' is starting to look like martial law

The strange and frightening images of unidentified military-looking men taking protesters off the streets of Portland, Oregon, and into unmarked vans may be headed to a city near you if that city is, as President Donald Trump declared Monday, run by "liberal Democrats."

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Why Trump flipped on wearing face masks

CNN's Dana Bash reports President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of himself wearing a face mask because of his poor poll numbers.

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Chinese city in 'wartime' lockdown over spike in coronavirus cases

A "wartime" state has been declared in the capital of Xinjiang, home to China's persecuted Muslim-majority Uyghur ethnic group, as authorities implement strict and sweeping measures to stem a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Republican leaders vow to fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy this year, despite some apprehension

Senate Republican leaders, undeterred by the scathing criticism leveled against them for blocking President Barack Obama's election-year Supreme Court nominee in 2016, are signaling that they are prepared to confirm a nominee by President Donald Trump even if that vacancy occurred after this year's election.

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The AN-225: How the Cold War created the world's largest airplane

The first powered plane flight, performed by the Wright Brothers over the windswept beach of North Carolina's Kitty Hawk in 1903, covered 120 feet. That historic flight would fit entirely in the cargo hold of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world's biggest fully operational plane.

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Alvin Ailey dance theater official fired after sexual misconduct allegations

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the most prominent dance companies in the US and an iconic institution in the world of Black performing arts, on Monday fired a senior artistic director amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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The 55 most shocking lines from Chris Wallace's interview with Donald Trump

President Donald Trump sat for an interview that aired over the weekend with "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace, one of the most skilled -- and best -- interviewers in the news business. It did not go well for the President.

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Tower of London's famous Beefeaters facing job losses for first time in 500-year history

Beefeaters, the Yeoman Warders who live and work at the Tower of London, are facing job losses for the first time in their 500-year history.

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Amber Heard says Johnny Depp 'threatened to kill me many times'

US actress Amber Heard has alleged in court that her ex-husband Johnny Depp threatened to kill her "many times," especially later in their relationship, UK's PA Media reported on Monday.

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Kanye West's threat tanks Gap's stock price

Kanye West's threat to walk away from his fashion company's fledgling partnership with the Gap has sent shares sharply lower.

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Nicki Minaj announces pregnancy

First came love, then came marriage and soon will come Nicki Minaj with a baby carriage.

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Sweden pays human and economic toll for not locking down

Sweden's soft approach to the coronavirus pandemic has been controversial as the country opted against locking down to protect the economy. However, Sweden hasn't been spared from great economic pain. CNN's Phil Black reports.

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Video shows animals trying to escape from flooding amid destruction in Asia

Widespread flooding caused by continuous heavy monsoon rains have been ravaging Asia: Home and farms are under water in Bangladesh and India; Banks of China's main river are under strain. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

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Protests in Portland have carried on for more than 50 days. Here's how they started

For more than fifty days, protests in Portland have carried on. While many have been peaceful, those demonstrations have also been marked by violence, vandalism, arson, arrests and allegations of police brutality.

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Denmark is a liberal paradise for many people, but the reality is very different for immigrants

Muhammad Aslam loves his home -- an apartment in a low-rise public housing estate at the heart of the diverse and gentrifying Copenhagen neighborhood of Norrebro.

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How John Lewis befriended a young boy and changed his life forever

When she saw the news Friday night that John Lewis had died, Lauren Annarino of Johnson City, Tennessee, picked up the phone to make a dreaded call to her 12-year-old grandson.

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Why North Korea says it's joining the coronavirus vaccine race, even though it has no cases

North Korea says it is joining the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine, a global contest that has already drafted in some of the world's best medical minds and is shaping up to cost billions of dollars.

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Malaysia finds 1,800 tonnes of illegal toxic waste dumped at port

Malaysia has discovered 110 containers of illegally dumped toxic waste in what authorities are calling "the biggest finding of its kind" in the country's history, according to state media Bernama.

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Dominique Fung upends the objectification of Asian women in surreal paintings

In Dominique Fung's paintings, baby blue hues dance with pastel pinks to create, at first glance, playful fantasies with Asian motifs. Like the works of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Jean-Léon Gérôme, Fung's scenes entice with nude women reclining among porcelain vessels. However, closer inspection reveals stray knives, impaled fruit and dismembered limbs; the mirage dematerializes.

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Protesters asked to leave or risk arrest after Portland Police Association office is set ablaze

Authorities asked protesters near the Portland Police Association office to leave Saturday night or risk arrest.

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This is the best way to honor John Lewis' legacy

There is a bridge in Selma, Alabama, where the 25-year-old John Lewis nearly died during the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" march. This bridge, named after Edmund Pettus -- a Confederate general and leader of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan -- spans the reality of America's racist foundations and the dream of a just country.

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Seven things you probably didn't know were connected to slavery

As protesters across the United States continue calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, organizations are coming to terms with their racist histories.

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Almost all Covid-19 patients with symptoms had at least 1 of these 3, CDC survey says

Covid-19 can cause a wide variety of symptoms, but a new analysis of records by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that most patients seemed to share at least one of three symptoms: fever, cough or shortness of breath.

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How the world's second-most populated country hit 1 million coronavirus cases

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India's rich can't flee the pandemic. That's given some new empathy for the poor

India passed 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, after its health ministry reported a record 34,956 new infections in just 24 hours.

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Lawsuit claims Breonna Taylor lived for '5 to 6 minutes' after being shot

Breonna Taylor was briefly alive for "five to six minutes" after being shot, according to a claim made in a lawsuit filed by Taylor's mother against Brett Hankison, Myles Cosgrove and Jonathan Mattingly, the three Louisville Metro Police Department officers identified in connection to her death.

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Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower vandalized three times in one week

The Black Lives Matter street mural in front of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan has been vandalized three times in one week, according to the New York Police Department.

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See the creative ways parents are trying to solve the school problem

Retail spaces, co-ops, outdoor learning: Parents are grappling with what to do with their kids this school season. Here are some alternatives they've come up with.

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NYPD commissioner offers scathing rebuke of lawmakers critical of officers and pushing for reforms

The leader of the New York Police Department offered a scathing rebuke of lawmakers who have been critical of officers and pushed for reforms during a closed-door speech at the department's weekly crime stats briefing, according to a video recording of the remarks obtained by CNN.

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Can a religious group that Beijing banned and called an 'evil cult' still operate in Hong Kong?

To the upbeat sounds of a blue-uniformed brass band, the rally proceeded through downtown Hong Kong.

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'He's unteachable': Doctor blasts Trump's latest mask remarks

Dr. Jonathan Reiner reacts to President Donald Trump's comments about a national mask mandate during an interview with Fox News' Chris Wallace.

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Covid-19 has exposed India's failure to deliver even the most basic obligations to its people

Days before India lifted its nationwide lockdown on June 1, the country's health ministry issued a press statement with a triumphant headline. "15 countries with highest number of Covid-19 cases, with almost same population as India, have reported 34 times cases and 83 times deaths as reported in India," it said.

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Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew, releases photos of her private wedding

Buckingham Palace has released photographs from the private wedding of the UK's Princess Beatrice, who married real estate developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Friday in a ceremony at Windsor Castle attended by Queen Elizabeth II.

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A double for Aubameyang as Arsenal stun Manchester City in FA Cup semifinal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in each half as Arsenal stunned holder Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on Saturday.

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Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20

Pairs figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who was born in Russia but competed for Australia in the 2018 Olympics, has died at 20 in Moscow, the International Skating Union reported Saturday.

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Rev. Vickey Gibbs, beloved Houston pastor and activist, dies at 57

In her last sermon in early June, Rev. Vickey Gibbs described what she called a fractured nation, and the impact that the coronavirus was having on her community in Houston, Texas.

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Tiger Woods shrugs off back problems to card one-under 71 at Memorial

After struggling to make the cut and troubled by persistent back problems, Tiger Woods showed promise of better things to come with a battling one-under-par 71 in the third round of the Memorial tournament on Saturday.

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A swarm of flying ants stretched for miles over the UK and looked like rain on weather radar

You can add giant swarms of flying ants to your 2020 scary-sounding insects Bingo card alongside murder hornets and hordes of noisy cicadas.

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'I have to pinch myself': Hamilton claims 90th pole

Lewis Hamilton matched another Michael Schumacher record as he claimed the 90th pole position of his career to lead a Mercedes lockout of the front row at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80

John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer.

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Fatal shot that killed Washington police officer was from his partner

A police officer killed in a shooting earlier this week in a Seattle suburb was struck by gunfire from a fellow police officer, according to the agency investigating the shooting.

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Will Trump send his son back to school? See Kellyanne Conway's response

White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway says it will be a personal decision by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump whether they decide to send their teenage son back to school during the coronavirus pandemic.

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John King: We thought this was troublesome. You see the trend now

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that instead of focusing on a second wave of coronavirus, the US needs to focus on the alarming increase of coronavirus cases happening now.

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Poppy Harlow clashes with Trump's campaign adviser

CNN's Poppy Harlow presses Donald Trump campaign adviser Mercedes Schlapp on Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as case numbers across the country continue to surge.

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Trump taxes judgment to be issued quickly, Supreme Court says

The US Supreme Court granted the Manhattan district attorney's request to immediately issue its judgment in the case over President Donald Trump's tax returns, paving the way for new challenges to a grand jury subpoena to be handled by a lower court judge.

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Suspects in death of Black jogger announce their pleas

All three men facing charges related to the February 23 shooting death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery pleaded not guilty Friday.

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A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now

In early July, farmer Jeremy Storey dropped off an order of eggs at a restaurant's back door as planned and continued on his way.

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A teen on her first skydive and a veteran instructor died when their chutes failed

Jeanna Triplicata wasn't a thrill-seeker, but she decided to try something daring after graduating high school: going skydiving for the first time.

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UK, US and Canada allege Russian cyberattacks on Covid-19 research centers

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US-China relations are at an all time low, but Trump still seems unsure how to handle Beijing

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More than 100 scientists call for Covid-19 vaccine 'human challenge trials'

More than 100 top scientists including 15 Nobel laureates have written an open letter calling for volunteers to be exposed to the coronavirus to assist with vaccine development.

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The world loves the US dollar. Trump and the pandemic could change that

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Leaving WHO is equivalent of shooting your allies during battle

In 2003, an outbreak of a previously unknown infection, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), created great fear and uncertainty across the globe. One concern was that the Chinese government was concealing the actual number of SARS cases in Shanghai.

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A plane flew a Confederate flag over NASCAR race as thousands of fans watched on from the stands

A small plane flew a Confederate flag over the Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday as thousands of fans gathered to watch NASCAR's All-Star Race in Tennessee.

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Spanish island closes party strip after rowdy tourists flout coronavirus laws

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A hospital owner in Bangladesh allegedly scammed patients out of $350,000 using fake Covid-19 tests. Then he tried to flee the country

A hospital owner in Bangladesh was arrested Thursday on charges of fraud, after allegedly issuing thousands of fake Covid-19 test results to deceive patients out of an estimated $350,000, in a wide-ranging scam that has shaken confidence in the country's medical establishment.

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Why the Trump administration's win over Huawei could be bad news for TikTok

A week after saying his administration was "looking at" banning short-form video app TikTok in the United States, President Donald Trump claimed credit for personally thwarting the expansion plans of another Chinese-affiliated technology company: Huawei.

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Drug overdose deaths jump in 2019 to nearly 71,000, a record high

Drug overdose deaths in the United States jumped last year by a projected 4.8%, wiping out a slight decline in 2018 and setting a new record high, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

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South Korea's president says he's a feminist. Three of his allies have been accused of sex crimes

The woman who accused Seoul's mayor of sexual harassment says the city government told her he wasn't "that kind of person" when she made her complaint, according to two non-profit organizations working with her.

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Trump shakes up campaign leadership as he struggles in latest polls

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North Carolina city votes to approve reparations for Black residents

In a historic move, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, voted unanimously to approve a reparations resolution for Black residents Tuesday night.

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These states have tamed coronavirus. Here's how they're doing it

When Covid-19 suddenly ravaged New York, hospitals looked "apocalyptic." Refrigerated trucks turned into morgues because there wasn't enough space for all the victims.

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Before taking her own life, triathlete asked mother to 'lay bare the sins' of alleged abusers

He's a typically proud father as he recalls the joy of his daughter winning a medal.

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America's secret weapon against a plummeting world population

The only way the United States can remain the world's most prosperous, powerful country is by embracing immigration. That's the inescapable conclusion from a new study published on Tuesday in the Lancet that predicts the world's population will peak far sooner than anticipated, and start shrinking before the end of this century.

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How New Zealand became an apocalypse escape destination for Americans

In Queenstown — a picturesque ski spot that often attracts comparisons to Aspen, Colorado — rumors about foreigners investing in apocalypse-proof bunkers have been swirling for years.

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This may be a test for the Tokyo Olympics

For the first time this season, up to 5,000 fans are allowed to enter Japan's professional baseball stadiums - but will have to adhere to a long list of virus prevention measures. The game will give viewers a glimpse into what the Olympics could look like with the half-capacity, social distanced stadium.

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Republican governor absolutely dismantles the herd immunity crowd's argument

Tate Reeves is the Republican governor of Mississippi. He's also an economics major who worked for a bank prior to getting into politics.

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New police body camera footage reveals George Floyd's last words

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Trump will further challenge subpoena for his tax records

Lawyers for President Donald Trump said Wednesday they will raise additional challenges to the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for his financial records after the Supreme Court ruled a president does not have broad immunity against a state grand jury investigation.

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World's largest retailer will require customers to wear masks

Walmart will require customers at all of its US stores to wear masks beginning next week, becoming the largest retailer to mandate facial coverings as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

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Statue of British colonialist decapitated in South Africa

A statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes has been decapitated in Cape Town, South African National Parks said on Wednesday.

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Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot killed in a freak car accident

Tributes have poured in after Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot was killed in a freak car accident Tuesday.

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Dr. Gupta on mask mandates: Private sector is stepping up

Dr. Sanjay Gupta says large organizations like Walmart are having to step up because "our national government still has not created a strategy to deal with what is the biggest public health crisis of our lifetime."

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Huawei's hopes of global domination have been dashed

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Ivanka Trump backs Goya and possibly violates ethics rule

White House adviser and President's daughter Ivanka Trump may have violated a government ethics rule when she posted a photo of herself holding a can of black beans Tuesday night.

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Teenage boy dies from bubonic plague after eating marmot

A 15-year-old boy has died from bubonic plague in western Mongolia, according to government health officials.

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Andrew Cuomo's nutty and smug Covid poster

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a skilled political leader, made a rare misstep by releasing a strange, quirky poster depicting his personal thoughts about how New York fought through its worst and deadliest days (so far) of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Alligator charges kayaker. See what happens next

A kayaker navigating the Waccamaw River in North Carolina had a close call with a nearby alligator.

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One-third of caregivers say Alzheimer's patients have access to guns at home, study finds

About a third of people with Alzheimer's disease have access to a firearm in their home, according to a newly published survey of caregivers.

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Judge halts federal execution and orders further evaluation of mental competency claims

The second federal execution scheduled for this week has been halted by a federal judge out of Washington, DC.

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A 33-year-old tech CEO was found dismembered in a New York apartment, law enforcement source says

A 33-year-old tech CEO was found dismembered in a luxury New York condo, a law enforcement source told CNN.

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Huawei's hopes of global domination have been dashed

Britain's decision to ban Huawei from the country's 5G network is a huge blow to the Chinese conglomerate's global ambitions and hopes of leading the next generation of wireless technology.

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US banks warn of much more economic pain ahead

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The world's methane emissions are at a record high, and burping cows are driving the rise

Methane emissions are at their highest level ever, with agriculture and fossil fuels the biggest drivers, according to new research.

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Artist replaces slave trader statue with one of a Black Lives Matter protester

Last month, Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Bristol, UK, made headlines around the world when they toppled a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston and dumped it into the River Avon.

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Western powers are getting bolder on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping surprised the world with a speech at Davos in 2017, defending free trade and joint action on climate change as then US president-elect Donald Trump argued for precisely the opposite. It might have been an overambitious pitch by Xi to position China as the world's next leader, but it also seemed a genuine sign that Beijing was committing to the international rules-based order. 

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Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed has been demolished

The Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by a police officer last month was demolished Tuesday.

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Mysterious 'Dirty Dancing' lake is filling up with water 12 years after it dried up

In 2008, Mountain Lake, made famous by the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing," dried up and remained that way for over a decade. But this summer, it's starting to fill back up, astonishing both locals and visitors.

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Fuel spill in Russia taking a devastating toll on the Arctic

Russian authorities claim to have contained the massive spill in Norilsk, but a whistleblower and an environmentalist tell CNN the damage is much worse than disclosed and poses a threat to the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.

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Chinese academic who criticized leader Xi Jinping allegedly fired from top university

A university professor known for being an open critic of Chinese President Xi Jinping has allegedly been fired from his job at a top Beijing university, according to two ​people with knowledge of his situation.

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3 teachers caught coronavirus but only 2 survived. This is what they want you to know

Three teachers in Arizona were sharing a classroom for two hours a day teaching online classes during the pandemic.

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Allentown Police investigating after video appears to show officer putting his knee on man's neck

Police in Allentown, Pennsylvania, said they are investigating after video appears to show an officer kneeling on a man's neck while a second officer and another person hold the man's hands behind his back.

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China has just contained the coronavirus. Now it's battling some of the worst floods in decades

Weeks of torrential rains have caused the worst flooding in China in recent decades, destroying the homes and livelihoods of millions of people as the country struggles to revive an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Supreme Court rules federal execution can proceed for Daniel Lewis Lee

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the resumption of the federal death penalty, in an unsigned order released after 2 a.m. ET Tuesday.

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The US steps up its campaign in the South China Sea, declaring most of Beijing's territorial claims 'completely unlawful'

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Carlson responds after top show writer resigns

Fox News host Tucker Carlson addressed the resignation of his former top writer Blake Neff, who had been secretly posting bigoted remarks on an online forum under a pseudonym.

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600,000 people voted in Hong Kong. China says they may have broken the law

A primary election held by Hong Kong's democratic opposition may have been illegal under the new security law, China said Monday, in a statement that shows how far the goalposts have moved just two weeks after the sweeping legislation was imposed on the city.

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Tucker Carlson ex-staffer will take 'long-planned' vacation after racist posts revealed

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

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Did the Queen order the removal of this Australian Prime Minister in 1975?

Queen Elizabeth II was not forewarned of the 1975 removal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by then Governor-General John Kerr, according to classified papers released Tuesday, which reveal new details about the country's biggest constitutional crisis.

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Here's where major cities stand on reopening schools

School districts across the country are being forced to reconsider their reopening plans and even reverse course for the upcoming school year, as coronavirus infection rates continue to spike and new hot spots emerge.

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Tom Bergeron not returning as host of 'Dancing with the Stars'

It's the end of an era on "Dancing with the Stars."

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Radio station cuts ties with host filmed yelling at landscapers for speaking Spanish

A New Hampshire radio station cut ties with a conservative host after she filmed herself verbally attacking landscapers who were speaking Spanish.

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Two NBA players are in quarantine after breaking the league's campus bubble

Two NBA players are under quarantine after accidentally leaving the league's Orlando, Florida, campus, just weeks before the league will resume play.

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Delayed use of US law leads to ongoing shortages of protective gear

Nearly four months after invoking a 1950s-era law in order to compel businesses to manufacture equipment for the fight against the coronavirus, the Trump administration has made only sparing use of its authorities, leaving front-line workers in dire need of supplies like masks, gowns and gloves amid the recent surge in cases.

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White House turns on Fauci as disaster grows out of aggressive state openings

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Body found at lake identified as 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera

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Search begins for a potential mass grave from the 1921 Tulsa race massacre

The search for possible mass graves from the Tulsa race massacre began Monday, nearly a century after hundreds of Black people were brutally killed by White rioters who burned and looted their community.

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These stunning pictures captured Comet Neowise soaring through the sky. Here's how you can see it for yourself

A three-mile wide comet named "NEOWISE" has lit up the skies, wowing people across the globe.

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US declares most of China's maritime claims in South China Sea 'completely unlawful'

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Mary Trump free to promote her tell-all book after judge lifts restraining order

Get ready to see Mary Trump on television.

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Mueller wanted to speak out against Trump and Barr's attacks for weeks, sources say

Former special counsel Robert Mueller chose to break his silence and defend his investigation this weekend after weeks of contemplating doing so, in part because an inflammatory and factually incorrect White House statement attacked his prosecution of President Donald Trump's ally Roger Stone, according to multiple sources familiar with the Mueller team.

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CNN's Bash asks Betsy DeVos if she has a plan to reopen schools safely. Watch her response

CNN's Dana Bash speaks to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about whether or not she has a plan for schools to safely reopen for students as Covid-19 cases surge in the US.

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What Mary Trump's tell-all says about Trump's psyche

Brian Stelter quotes from the new book by President Trump's niece Mary, a clinical psychologist, who offers several possible explanations for the president's conduct. Tony Schwartz argues that "the press has abdicated a role that is absolutely critical right now" by tip-toeing around concerns about the president's fitness for office.

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How schools around the world are reopening amid pandemic

From Thailand to Uruguay, students are returning to school. But the classrooms, and even the students, look different. CNN's Will Ripley reports on how schools around the world are learning to adjust to the new reality.

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Texas is a swing state in 2020, new polls reveal

New CBS News/YouGov polls show President Donald Trump is in trouble in three states he won in 2016. He's tied with former Vice President Joe Biden in Arizona (46% to 46%), a state he won by four points in 2016. Trump's down 48% to 42% in Florida, a state he took by a point in 2016.

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Watford's Kabasele details horrific racist abuse in Bulgaria

From monkey chants, to bananas being thrown at him, Watford defender Christian Kabasele reflects on frequently being racially abused in Bulgaria when he played there in the 2011-2012 season

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New York should prosecute Roger Stone

To almost no one's surprise, days before Roger Stone's prison sentence was about to begin, President Donald Trump has spared his long-time political crony from the pen — late Friday, Mr. Trump commuted Stone's sentence. It is time for New York prosecutors to answer this latest assault by Trump on the rule of law: They should ready a state prosecution of Stone.

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White House takes aim at Fauci as he disagrees with Trump on virus

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US military bases in Okinawa hit by Covid-19 as outbreak worsens

United States military personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa are on virtual lockdown after multiple cases of coronavirus have emerged on several US Marine Corps bases there.

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NFL's Washington Redskins will announce change of team's nickname on Monday

The National Football League's Washington Redskins will officially announce Monday that the team will be changing its nickname, according to multiple reports.

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Turkey converting Hagia Sophia back into a mosque

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the conversion of the city's historic Hagia Sophia back into a mosque after a court annulled a 1934 presidential decree that made it a museum. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.

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Atlanta police release new images of a person of interest in fatal shooting of an 8-year-old girl

The Atlanta Police Department has released new images of an additional person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old girl over the Independence Day weekend.

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Penguins take a field trip to Chicago's Field Museum

Penguins from the Shedd Aquarium spent the day at the Field Museum checking out their ancestors, like the T. Rex.

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Skateboarding musician warms hearts in pandemic

A man's impromptu performances aboard a Onewheel electric skateboard have helped earn him some money during a time when live music venues are closed.

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Mexico's virus death toll surpasses Italy

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600,000 vote in Hong Kong opposition primary despite fears of new security law

Braving scorching conditions, a new wave of coronavirus infections and government warnings they could be breaking the law, hundreds of thousands of Hong Kongers took part in a primary election for the city's democratic opposition over the weekend.

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Mary Trump is releasing a book. Michael Cohen is finishing a book. Both are being restricted

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

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White House takes aim at Fauci as he disagrees with Trump on virus

As coronavirus cases surge in the United States, the White House is taking aim at the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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Benjamin Keough, grandson of Elvis Presley, dies at 27

Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough has died, a representative for his mother, Lisa Marie Presley, said. He was 27.

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Hundreds gathered at a lake. Now, some have Covid-19

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First US federal execution in 17 years is back on, for now

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh District issued a ruling Sunday which will allow for the first federal prisoner to be executed in 17 years on Monday, pending an appeal to the US Supreme Court.

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Asia's ecosystems are buckling under overtourism. When the tourists return, it has to be different

Before the pandemic put a stop to most international travel, each year millions of people flocked to Southeast Asia's white sandy beaches, ancient temples and diverse wildlife.

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Wild bison will be released into the UK for the first time in thousands of years in hopes to revive wildlife

About 10,000 years after the Steppe Bison went extinct, UK's most important wildlife species are now also racing toward extinction.

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Why the dumb mask debate isn't over

With just 114 days until the 2020 election, it will be here before you know it. Every Sunday, I will outline 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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Pope Francis 'very saddened' as Turkey converts Hagia Sophia from museum into mosque

Pope Francis stood in silence for several minutes at his weekly Angelus prayer Sunday, after he talked about Turkey's decision to convert the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.

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Christian Kabasele says racism online 'is worse' than incidents in stadium

It was a moment that shocked European football. Christian Kabasele, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, scored for Genk against Standard Liege in October 2015 and celebrated with a monkey imitation.

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The Lamborghini Diablo featured in the James Bond film 'Die Another Day' is for sale

You're not exactly James Bond, but you could pretend to be for the small price of just ... $119,500.

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Duda declares victory in Poland's presidential race, with polls too close to call

Poland's incumbent President Andrzej Duda declared victory in the country's presidential election despite an exit poll Sunday showing the result is too close to call.

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Usman eases past Masvidal on UFC 'Fight Island' debut

The "Nigerian Nightmare" might not have given his opponent a terribly bad dream but he still eased to victory in the main event on the debut of UFC's "Fight Island."

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Canadian mobster killed in shooting, police say

A Canadian man whose family has been linked to convictions for bombings, extortion and murders died in a shooting Friday in Burlington, Ontario, according to the Halton Regional Police Service and CNN affiliate CBC.

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Couples share how they found love in the middle of a pandemic

If you asked Alec Mahon one month ago whether he believed in love, he'd probably tell you he had "given up."

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Teen surfer dies in suspected shark attack in Australia

A 15-year-old boy died in a suspected shark attack while surfing in New South Wales, Australia, police said Saturday.

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Two Texas police officers fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance

Two police officers in McAllen, Texas, were killed while answering a domestic disturbance call Saturday afternoon, according to the police chief.

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Robert Mueller defends Roger Stone prosecution and says 'his conviction stands' in rare op-ed

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Before the virus, Asia's ecosystems were buckling under overtourism. When the tourists return, it has to be different

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Expert warns the US is approaching 'one of the most unstable times in the history of our country'

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Enthusiasts determined to enjoy Disney World's reopening

Disney World is reopening as coronavirus cases are rising in Florida. Still, some park-goers say they feel safer at theme parks than anywhere else. CNN's Natasha Chen reports.

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Mueller defends Stone prosecution and says 'his conviction stands' in Washington Post op-ed

Former special counsel Robert Mueller, in a very rare move, has written an op-ed for The Washington Post defending his office's prosecution of Roger Stone and saying he is still a convicted felon and "rightly so" in light of President Donald Trump's commutation of Stone.

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Trump wears a mask during visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed

President Donald Trump paid a visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday and wore a mask, after months of refusing to be seen doing so in public.

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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan hospitalized for coronavirus

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus, according to his official Twitter account.

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Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan hospitalized for coronavirus

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Nike Pope stymies Liverpool's charge on Premier League points record tally

Liverpool's hopes of achieving a Premier League points record tally suffered a setback after Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bunley.

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Trump chooses distraction politics over leadership

President Donald Trump headed into the hot zone of Miami-Dade County, Florida, on Friday intent on creating an alternate reality as the coronavirus ravages the United States. He wore no mask, showed no sense of remorse about the rushed reopening that has plunged the nation's health care system back into chaos, and barely mentioned the virus.

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Five killed in siege at South African church

Five people were killed in a siege at a church in South Africa on Saturday, police said.

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What we know right now about the November election

If this year has taught us anything, it's that there's no way to predict what will happen between today and November 3, now less than four months away.

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Restaurant staff receive $1,000 tip for working through pandemic

The staff at a New Jersey restaurant that has been struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic were moved to tears after a regular customer left them a $1,000 tip.

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Valentina Sampaio becomes Sports Illustrated's first trans model

She is no stranger to making history. In 2017 she became the first trans woman to appear on the cover of Vogue Paris. Two years later, she was the first openly transgender model to be hired by Victoria's Secret. Now in 2020, 23-year-old Valentina Sampaio continues to break barriers in the modeling industry by becoming the first trans woman to be featured by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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Jack Charlton, English World Cup-winning footballer, dies aged 85

Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner in England's famous 1966 team who spent more than two decades at Leeds United, has died at 85 following a "long-term" illness, his former club have announced.

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Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before he was due to report to prison

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How the dramatic death of Seoul's mayor left a country divided

He was South Korea's second-most powerful official and a potential presidential contender. Now, the death of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has left the country divided.

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Trump confirms US conducted cyberattack against Russia in 2018

President Donald Trump, for the first time, confirmed the US conducted a covert cyberattack in 2018 against Russia's Internet Research Agency. The Internet Research Agency is a troll farm blamed by the US for helping to facilitate interference both in the 2016 presidential election and the 2018 midterms.

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A new world war over technology

Nations and companies around the world are being sucked into a running battle over the future of technology between the United States and China, forcing them to choose sides in a conflict that is fracturing global supply chains and pushing businesses out of lucrative markets.

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Tucker Carlson's top writer resigns after secretly posting racist and sexist remarks

Editor's note: This article quotes racist, homophobic and sexist language, much of which has not been censored.

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The US is diving into a dark Covid hole -- and there's no plan to get out

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Sprinter celebrates breaking 200m world record -- only to find out he was 15m short

Former middle distance runner turned athletics commentator Steve Cram was flummoxed and flabbergasted as US sprinter Noah Lyles crossed the finishing line.

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UK eases quarantine rules for travelers

The UK government has relaxed quarantine rules for travelers from a number of destinations, including France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Spain.

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WHO chief blasts 'lack of leadership' and calls for global unity as coronavirus cases mount worldwide

The director-general of the World Health Organization has condemned a "lack of leadership" in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and made an emotional plea for global unity, as cases soar in multiple countries and the world struggles to contain the devastating virus more than six months after it was first identified.

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Third Latin American head of state tests positive for Covid-19

Bolivia's interim president Jeanine Añez has become the third Latin American leader to test positive for the coronavirus, as several members of her cabinet also confirmed infections.

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The US is diving into a dark Covid hole -- and there's no plan to get out

There is no plan.

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Black nurses battle twin pandemics of racism and coronavirus

Nurse Efe Obiakor stood at the front of the crowd, looking up proudly as her 18-year-old daughter Ada took center stage at a Black Lives Matter rally in central London.

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Trump implies he's ready to grant clemency to Roger Stone

President Donald Trump implied in a pair of interviews Thursday that he was ready to grant clemency to Roger Stone, his friend and ally who was convicted of, among other things, lying to Congress and is set to go to prison this month.

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Hong Kong was a 'safe harbor' for tech companies shut out of China. Not anymore

For decades, Silicon Valley giants shut out of China by the country's massive censorship apparatus have continued to operate in Hong Kong thanks to the city's unique political status that guaranteed it a free internet.

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Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X and more to perform at first ever virtual GLAAD Media Awards

Even though the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on Hollywood's awards shows, organizations and networks are still finding ways to make it happen.

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Imagine being forced to live with your boss. That's the case for nearly 400,000 women in Hong Kong

When Marta came to Hong Kong in 2011, she was a 29-year-old single mother, looking for a job that could support her young daughter and sick father back in the Philippines.

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