Hear parents react to China's three-child policy

China announced it will allow couples to have up to three children to try reversing declining birth rates. It may be a tough sell for some families who think raising children in cities is too expensive. CNN's Scott McLean reports.

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Revolt by Texas Democrats heaps pressure on Washington to act on voting reform

Texas Democrats launched the most dramatic revolt yet against nationwide Republican bills to restrict voting by walking out of the state's legislature over the holiday weekend. But their last-ditch effort may only temporarily stall the effort and underscores how the deadlock in Washington is making it easier for Republicans to act on Donald Trump's election fraud lies to stack the deck in future votes.

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In summer, the stakes are rising for Biden

Can President Joe Biden avoid the "summer slump"?

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Connolly: Presidential Commission to investigate Jan. 6 'is the answer'

One top House Democrat, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), is calling on President Biden to form and appoint a Presidential Commission to fully investigate the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.

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Partner of British billionaire's son charged in shooting death of Belize police officer

The partner of the son of British billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a police officer in Belize, local news outlets in Belize reported Monday.

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Why I'm grateful I lost my parents before India's horrific Covid-19 surge

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Greece banks on 'Covid-free' islands to lure visitors

The Greek government is welcoming back tourists with the promise of 'Covid-free' islands. But the revival of tourism in Mykonos, the country's best-known party island, rests on the government's decision to lift bans on music scenes and crowds. CNN's Sam Kiley reports.

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Belgium recalls ambassador to South Korea after his wife is filmed slapping a shop assistant

Belgium is recalling its ambassador to South Korea following an incident in which his wife was recorded striking a woman in Seoul.

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The Somerton man died alone on a beach in 1948. Now Australian scientists are close to solving the mystery

The children know the man whose portrait hangs above their playroom door as Mister S or Mister Somerton.

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Canada mourns discovery of a mass grave of children's remains

Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors in Canada are calling on officials to do a thorough investigation of every former residential school in the country after the remains of more than 200 children were found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna granted bond in domestic violence case

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna posted a $20,000 bond on Monday after being arrested on charges of domestic violence against his wife.

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France and Germany 'seeking full clarity' from US and Denmark on spying report

France and Germany are "seeking full clarity" on a report claiming that one of Denmark's intelligence agencies helped the United States spy on several senior European officials, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday.

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Biden honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

President Joe Biden honored those who died serving in the military in Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

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Gunmen abduct school children in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid

Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot at and abducted Sunday by a group of "armed bandits," state police said in a statement.

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Thousands of protesters demand Bolsonaro's impeachment

Tens of thousands protested in several Brazilian cities to demand President Jair Bolsonaro's removal due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil is one of the hardest-hit countries in the world and is now facing a possible third wave of Covid-19. Less than 10 percent of its total population of 210 million is fully inoculated. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

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Hundreds of thousands are leaving Hong Kong for the UK because of the national security law

The sweeping National Security Law has put people in Hong Kong on edge, with many choosing to leave their home city for good. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout speaks to some expected to settle permanently in the UK.

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As Tulsa digs for victims of the 1921 race massacre, victims say the road to justice is a long one

One hundred years and a day after one of the country's bloodiest massacres of the 20th Century, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday will begin exhuming bodies possibly linked to the crimes.

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Tapper presses Texas Republican on election reform

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) says that election reforms advanced by Republican legislatures -- like the one in his home state -- are needed because Americans have lost faith in elections.

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China to allow couples to have up to three children in attempt to reverse falling birth rates

The Chinese government will allow couples to have three children, according to state-run news agency Xinhua, the latest easing of strict family planning policies as the country tries to avert a demographic crisis.

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The Suez Canal is being widened. Will it be enough to stop another ship getting stuck?

In March, world trade was thrown into chaos by a boat. The Ever Given, a container ship nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground in the Suez Canal in Egypt. It was stuck for six days, disrupting global supply chains.

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As China's Communist Party turns 100, its members' 'red genes' matter more than ever to Beijing

For a decidedly atheist political organization, China's ruling Communist Party is fond of talking about its origins in religious terms.

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White House cranks up the pressure as infrastructure talks drag on

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Most US schools teach little to nothing about Asian American history and it hurts everyone, experts say

When Jinhee Kim's daughter looked in her history book, she didn't see anyone who looked like herself -- and she had questions for her mother about why that was so.

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A judge swore in a lawyer who was once a drug dealer in his courtroom 16 years ago

It was a Friday afternoon when Edward Martell, dressed in a black suit and bow tie, stood in front of Judge Bruce Morrow's courtroom. With one hand raised, the new lawyer was sworn into the State Bar of Michigan.

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'Darth Vader House' hits the market for $4.3 million

The dream home for Star Wars fans is now on the market in Texas. But the path to the dark side is not cheap.

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Texas man arrested over alleged plans for mass shooting at Walmart

Law enforcement officials have arrested a Texas man who they say was planning a "mass casualty event," possibly at a Walmart.

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Christian diet guru and church founder Gwen Shamblin Lara among 7 presumed dead in plane crash

Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday's crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder and Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, officials said.

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Activist offers a 1-word explanation and 1-word solution to the country's problem

Lebanon's economy is in free fall, its government is in paralysis, and a deadly port blast has scarred the heart of the capital. The currency's value has dropped by a devastating 90 percent, leaving families struggling to survive in a country with few public services. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz reports firsthand on how some of Beirut's poorest are getting by, and speaks to an investigative journalist about widespread corruption in the country.

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New defendants charged in Oath Keepers conspiracy case

The Justice Department has added four new defendants to the federal criminal conspiracy case against Oath Keepers who allegedly prepared for and took part in the US Capitol riot, according to a new indictment made public in DC District Court on Sunday.

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North Korea: Orphans 'volunteered' into hard labor

North Korea is denying accusations that it sent orphaned children into forced labor camps. Instead, state media claims the children volunteered to work in the country's coal mines and on its farms. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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'Darth Vader House' hits the market for $4.3 million

The dream home for Star Wars fans is now on the market in Texas. But the path to the dark side is not cheap.

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From ancient Egypt to Beverly Hills: A brief history of plastic surgery

Plastic surgery has become synonymous with the quest for youth and beauty, albeit with varying degrees of success. But the field has, for centuries, been driven by medical necessity -- and it has nothing to do with plastic.

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Poll suggests QAnon as popular in US as some major religions

Most Americans reject QAnon-linked conspiracy theories and believe that Donald Trump lost legitimately in 2020, a set of new polling finds. But a substantial minority within the Republican party endorses some of those theories, and most continue to baselessly question the outcome of last year's election. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Were Ross and Rachel on a break? 'Friends' co-creator weighs in

The cast of "Friends" got back together for a reunion special that is now streaming on HBO Max. CNN's Jim Acosta spoke with the sitcom's co-creator, David Crane, about its enduring popularity as well as an infamous debate between Ross and Rachel.

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At least 88 politicians have been killed in Mexico since September

Some parts of the campaign trail in Mexico look like anywhere else -- rallies, bumper stickers, candidates making lofty promises. Other parts -- the threats, the assaults, the murders -- are more unique.

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Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government

Benjamin Netanyahu's run as the longest-serving Israeli prime minister may be coming to an end.

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Right-wing Israeli leader joins coalition to oust Netanyahu

Israeli opposition leader Naftali Bennett says he's ready to join parties on the Left to form a new unity coalition government that could unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.

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Biden says he will bring up human rights abuses with Putin during meeting next month

President Joe Biden said Sunday that he will discuss human rights abuses with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they meet in Switzerland next month.

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An anonymous donor is paying the college tuition of Black athletes who get straight As at a Georgia high school

Black athletes at a high school in Georgia received the gift of a lifetime when an anonymous donor offered to pay their college tuition if they made straight As.

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A man traveled cross-country to mine the diamonds for his girlfriend's engagement ring -- he dug up a 2.2 carat beauty

A Washington man dreamed his whole life of finding a raw diamond to create a one-of-a-kind engagement ring for his future spouse, but he didn't know that it would actually become a reality.

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2 killed, at least 20 others injured in a shooting at a Florida club

Two people were killed and at least 20 others were injured in a shooting outside of a billiards club in Hialeah, Florida, according to Miami-Dade police director Alfredo Ramirez III.

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New NASA photo shows our galaxy's 'violent energy'

NASA has released an image detailing the never-before-seen "violent energy" at the center of our galaxy, created after two decades of research.

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How Belarus 'hijacking' has redrawn Europe's air map

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See the moment Austin cops save man from burning truck

Austin Police officers Eduardo Pineda and Chandler Carrera responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a truck on fire with a man inside. When they arrived on the scene, they sprung into action.

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Origin of COVID poisoned by politics

Michael Smerconish discusses why we need to care about whether Coronavirus began by jumping naturally from wildlife to people or whether it escaped from a lab.

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A 9-year-old girl has died after being shot while jumping on trampoline in Minneapolis

A 9-year-old girl has died nearly two weeks after she was shot while jumping on a trampoline in Brooklyn Center, according to Minneapolis Police.

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China's cargo spacecraft docks with space station module

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Black classical artists are turning the pain of the Tulsa Race Massacre into music

It's hard to see art in the smoldering aftermath of the Tulsa Race Massacre, when White Americans destroyed a wealthy Black community in 1921, killing dozens and leaving entire city blocks in ashes. It's hard to see triumph in the innumerable chapters of racism, bondage and hatred that have darkened our American story for hundreds of years.

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$1B feud involving Leonardo's 'Salvator Mundi' reveals dark side of the art world

It is the biggest legal fight the art world has ever witnessed: a Russian oligarch, who claims he was ripped off buying multi-million-dollar masterpieces, versus a Swiss art dealer who says it was just business.

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Biden asks Americans to choose country over party as restrictive Texas voting bill advances

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Tens of thousands protest in Brazil demanding Bolsonaro's impeachment and better vaccine access

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Daughter of 'Moneyball' writer and former MTV correspondent killed in car accident

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B.J. Thomas, 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' singer, dies at age 78

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The incredible rise of Samoa's first female Prime Minister-elect, and the man still standing in her way

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The rapid rise of 'red tourism' in China

Growing up in Guang'an, Zhang Yiwen always felt a closeness to late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, who spent the first 15 years of his life in her home city in the country's western province of Sichuan.

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American Airlines extends suspension of alcohol services following Southwest flight attendant assault

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Before Tulsa, this Georgia county forced out nearly all Black residents

Forsyth County, Georgia, was home to over a thousand Black residents in the early 20th century, including some who owned hundreds of acres of land. The death of a White teenager and the lynching of a Black man upended the community, causing ripple effects that people are still reckoning with today. CNN Films' "Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street" airs Monday, May 31 at 9 p.m ET.

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'Cruella' is camp, queer and honest

"Gorgeous and vicious: It's my favorite combination," croons the Baroness, Emma Thompson's character in "Cruella," a fashion designer — and a real b*tch for the ages. The new Disney origin story for the love-to-hate-her character from "101 Dalmatians" boils down to a battle of wills between two fabulously snarky women, with Emma Stone as the two-toned hair upstart of the title.

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Democratic Republic of Congo hit with 61 earthquakes in a day following volcano eruption

Seismologists in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 61 earthquakes in a 24-hour period on Saturday around the Mount Nyiragongo volcano, which erupted a week ago, warning residents to keep well away from lava flows.

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A near-normal Memorial Day weekend ahead as most states ditch mask mandates for vaccinated Americans

It's all true. Memorial Day weekend may very well look like it did before the coronavirus pandemic upended life more than a year ago.

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Duchess of Cambridge 'hugely grateful' after first Covid vaccine

The Duchess of Cambridge has joined the millions of Britons who have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

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Scientists discover new 'chocolate frog' in swamp

A team of Australian scientists has discovered a curious "chocolate frog" tree frog in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea.

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Mali's top court declares coup leader Goita as interim president

Mali's constitutional court on Friday declared Assimi Goita, the colonel who led a military coup this week while serving as vice president, to be the new interim president.

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'Friends' took over the world -- and the show's superfans aren't ready to say goodbye

For 17 long years, television's six closest "Friends" and their die-hard fans around the world were on a break.

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Weekly travel update: Australia's partial lockdown and Americans warned off Japan

Sunscreen expired? Suitcase gathering cobwebs? Fear not.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene may be politically safe, but her conservative Georgia constituents have concerns about her tactics

Marjorie Taylor Greene has turned herself into one of the most visible Republicans in the country -- stoking an endless stream of controversies that has caused headaches for a defeated party trying to find its footing while she rakes in campaign cash without fear of consequences.

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Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated an imposing new mosque in Istanbul on Friday, fulfilling a decades-old goal and stamping a religious identity on the landmark Taksim Square in the heart of Turkey's largest city.

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US aid group destroyed in Israeli airstrike vows to rebuild in Gaza and continue helping children

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US and Hong Kong climbers set new records for scaling Mount Everest

Climbers from the United States and Hong Kong have set new records as they scaled Mount Everest this week, hiking officials said on Friday.

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We need to know how Covid-19 emerged so we can stop it happening again

Why does the theory that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, leaked from a laboratory in China endure so persistently?

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'Unthinkable' discovery in Canada as remains of 215 children found buried near residential school

The gruesome discovery took decades and for some survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, the confirmation that children as young as 3 were buried on school grounds crystallizes the sorrow they have carried all their lives.

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Man charged with conspiracy to murder over shooting of British BLM activist Sasha Johnson

London police have charged an 18-year-old man over the shooting of prominent Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson, who remained in critical condition on Friday.

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A tragedy high on a Chinese mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

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'These attacks are despicable': Biden condemns rise in anti-Semitic incidents

President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the rise in anti-Semitic attacks across the country in recent weeks, saying the incidents are "despicable, unconscionable, un-American, and they must stop."

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State Department calls for release of US journalist detained in Myanmar

The State Department on Friday called on Myanmar's military regime to release Danny Fenster, an American journalist based in Myanmar who was detained earlier this week as he tried to board a flight out of the country.

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Poll suggests QAnon as popular in US as some major religions

Most Americans reject QAnon-linked conspiracy theories and believe that Donald Trump lost legitimately in 2020, a set of new polling finds. But a substantial minority within the Republican party endorses some of those theories, and most continue to baselessly question the outcome of last year's election. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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What we know so far about Covid-19 immunity

Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have been seeking to better understand immunity to the novel coronavirus. How long is a person immune after having Covid-19, after getting vaccinated, or both? And what could long-lasting immunity mean for booster shots?

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San Jose gunman had 22,000 rounds of ammunition at his house, which officials think he set on fire

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New book calls Obama a 'parasite' on the Democratic Party

CNN's Jake Tapper speaks with author Edward-Isaac Dovere about his new book "Battle for the Soul" and the harsh words former President Barack Obama had for his successor, former President Donald Trump.

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Tesla seems to change its mind on cameras monitoring drivers while using Autopilot

Tesla appears to be changing its tune on whether drivers using Autopilot should be monitored with an in-car camera to make sure they're attentive and safe.

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Wanted: Millions of cybersecurity pros. Salary: Whatever you want

A series of major digital security breaches over the past year are serving as a wake-up call to Corporate America about the need to invest in cybersecurity.

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CDC drops masking and physical distancing guidance for fully vaccinated campers and staffers

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400,000 people flee after warnings of second DRC volcanic eruption

Around 400,000 people have fled the city of Goma and its surroundings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the threat of another volcanic eruption at Mount Nyiragongo looms, a provincial government spokesperson said Friday.

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Hundreds of detained Tigrayans released following CNN report

Hundreds of men in Ethiopia's restive region of Tigray were released on Thursday evening, eyewitnesses and aid workers said, following a CNN report into their detention that prompted international outcry.

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1 in 10 defendants from US Capitol insurrection have military ties

One in 10 people charged in the US Capitol insurrection are veterans or current servicemembers, according to a CNN review of court documents and Pentagon records.

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Burning for days, this container ship brings fear of oil spill

A cargo ship fire off Sri Lanka's coast has been raging for several days, causing fears over a possible oil leak.

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Nike says it cut ties with Neymar over his refusal to cooperate in sexual assault investigation

Nike said it cut ties with Neymar last year because the Brazilian soccer superstar refused to cooperate with an inconclusive investigation into sexual assault allegations made by one of the company's employees.

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Canadian politician caught on camera urinating during virtual Parliament session, just weeks after nudity incident

A Canadian lawmaker has apologized after being caught urinating on camera during virtual parliamentary proceedings, just weeks after he appeared naked during a video call.

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China counters Biden's Covid origins lab probe ... by calling for a US lab probe

US President Joe Biden's call for a renewed investigation into the origins of the coronavirus feels like déjà vu in Beijing.

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New York Times: Intelligence officials said to have untapped evidence on Covid-19 origins

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A closer look at the Covid-19 lab leak theory

Marc Lipsitch, professor of epidemiology at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says there needs to be an investigation into the origins of Covid-19.

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Timing for key vote on January 6 commission unclear

Republican senators have delayed passage of a massive bill designed to increase American competitiveness with China, and that means a key procedural vote on a bill to create an independent panel to investigate the January 6 riot on the US Capitol has been delayed until later Friday.

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The power of Trump drowns out Ryan's Reaganite call for change

On one side of the country, legacy Republicans were agonizing about what their party should be. On the other, Donald Trump's diehards were revealing what it already is.

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Bill Cosby denied parole as board says he needs to meet more requirements

Bill Cosby has been denied parole by the Pennsylvania Parole Board, which cited a number of reasons for its decision, according to a letter from the board obtained by CNN.

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A deadly raid shows the Taliban hasn't cut ties with al Qaeda, despite promise to US

A raid on a remote village in Afghanistan kills an ageing al Qaeda leader wanted by the FBI. Messages to the group's cells around the world are seized. Two drone strikes on militants in northwest Syria swiftly follow.

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Russian Wagner mercenaries' African exploits immortalized on big screen

It had all the hallmarks of a Hollywood premiere: Excited crowds, a giant screen, even a red carpet.

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New York Times: Intelligence officials said to have untapped evidence on Covid-19 origins

President Joe Biden's instructions to the US intelligence community to redouble its efforts in investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic came on the heels of intelligence officials informing the White House that they possessed unreviewed evidence necessitating greater computer analysis that could potentially provide answers, The New York Times reported Thursday.

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This is how dangerous right-wing media *actually* is

One of the many noxious developments of Donald Trump's presidency was the rise of several cable TV outlets that aimed to out-Fox Fox News. 

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Biden's list shaming GOP lawmakers draws laughter from the crowd

President Joe Biden discussed the GOP lawmakers who voted against the American Rescue Plan, but are touting it in their districts while he spoke about the economy in Cleveland.

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Former GOP senator: If McConnell said this, 'it's shameful'

Former Secretary of Defense and former GOP senator from Nebraska, Chuck Hagel, reacts to reporting that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has made the unusual move of asking wavering senators to support filibustering a bill creating a January 6 commission as "a personal favor" to him.

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Relative of detained Iranian-Americans fears they will not survive

CNN's Kylie Atwood talks with Babak Namazi, whose brother and elderly father remain detained in Iran as the Biden administration is in talks to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal.

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Video captures Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano bursting with lava

Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted for the first time in 700 years this March. Months after it exploded onto the scene, this volcano still hasn't stopped its mesmerizing lava show.

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Brad Pitt awarded temporary joint custody of his six children, sources

Brad Pitt has been awarded temporary joint custody of the six children he shares with Angelina Jolie, two sources with knowledge of the case told CNN.

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France acknowledges that it missed genocide warnings

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly acknowledged France's role in failing to prevent the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, but stopped short of an apology.

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'$4 billion worth of bologna': Elizabeth Warren grills JPMorgan Chase CEO

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren slammed Jamie Dimon during a Senate hearing for the $1.5 billion in overdraft fees that JPMorgan Chase collected from consumers last year during the pandemic

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Trump appointee on West Point Board spreads conspiracy that Biden is replacing White people of European ancestry

A Trump appointee serving on West Point's advisory board has repeatedly spread a conspiracy that the Biden administration is bringing in non-White immigrants as part of a "grand plan" to have them outnumber White Americans of European ancestry in the United States.

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Actor's Taiwan apology sparks backlash

"Fast and Furious 9" star John Cena called Taiwan a country during a promotional interview with a Taiwanese broadcaster, generating backlash among his fans on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo.

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Over 50 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria

More than 50 people have died and dozens are still missing after an overloaded boat capsized in the northwestern Nigerian state of Kebbi on Wednesday, according to government authorities.

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'They think we're like servants': Inside the fractured relationship between the Capitol Police and members of Congress

In the weeks after the January 6 riot, Capitol Police officers were shell-shocked and wounded, both physically and psychologically. They'd been through hell, they'd sacrificed their bodies, they'd lost colleagues who died as a result of the attack. But in the end they had safeguarded democracy and upheld their primary directive: Secure and protect the 535 members of Congress.

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'Perpetual foreigner': Photos explore Asian American belonging in everyday spaces

Andrew Kung was a teenager visiting New York when he was first called a racial slur.

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The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

The midterm elections are still 18 months away, but the fight for control of the Senate is already shaping what gets done in the nation's capital this year.

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New DHS directive will require critical pipelines to comply with federal cybersecurity measures

The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday will mandate that critical pipeline operators comply with several cybersecurity measures, including reporting cybersecurity incidents to the department within 12 hours, according to DHS officials.

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Marcus Rashford received 'at least 70 racial slurs' on social media following Manchester United's Europa League defeat to Villarreal

Forward Marcus Rashford has said he has received "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media following Manchester United's Europa League defeat to Villarreal on Wednesday.

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Ambassador denied entry as Australian writer faces China espionage trial

Australia's ambassador to China was denied entry to a heavily guarded Beijing court on Thursday where the espionage case against Australian blogger Yang Hengjun will be heard at a time of worsening ties between the two nations.

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The Covid-19 origin story has massive political consequences

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Democratic congressman: 'We have a domestic terror movement in America'

Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat and veteran who helped comfort other lawmakers during the US Capitol insurrection, said Wednesday evening there's a "domestic terror movement" in the US as he sought to highlight the risk of not investigating the January 6 riot.

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Cyclone Yaas batters India's east coast leaving tens of thousands homeless

At least three people died and tens of thousands were made homeless when a powerful cyclone swept into eastern India from the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, inundating hundreds of low-lying villages, officials said.

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Europe's much-criticized pursuit of Chinese cash may be starting to unravel

The European Union has a China problem. The bloc, for financial and strategic reasons, wants to build strong economic ties with Beijing that bolster Brussels' desire to be a serious player on the world stage as the leading light of Western values.

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Indian couple under investigation for mid-flight wedding

Indian civil aviation regulators are investigating a video that went viral on social media that appears to show a couple getting married mid-flight surrounded by family and friends.

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Eric Carle, author and artist behind 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' dies at 91

Eric Carle, the author and artist of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and dozens of other popular children's book, has died at 91.

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Death of a Belarusian activist suggests abuse

Human rights groups fear the worst for the dissident journalist detained while traveling on a Ryanair flight after another Belarusian activist, Witold Ashurok, died in custody, suggesting abuse. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.

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Report: US companies may have benefited from forced labor of Uyghurs

CNN's Jake Tapper looks into a Congressional report that shows how US companies may have benefited from forced labor of Uyghur Muslims.

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Tokyo Olympics plans not informed by 'best scientific evidence', US health experts say

With less than two months until the Tokyo Olympics begin, a group of US public health experts are among the latest to warn that pushing forward with the rescheduled 2020 Games puts athletes -- and the public -- at risk amid the pandemic.

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NYC's Vessel is reopening with new safety measures after suicides

One of New York City's newer tourist attractions is reopening to the public with a focus on suicide prevention after three young adults took their own lives there over the last year.

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Pentagon considering telling troops to report suspected 'Havana Syndrome' incidents

The Pentagon is drafting a memo to the entire military and civilian workforce asking personnel to report any so-called anomalous health symptoms that might indicate they have been victims of a mysterious illness that has struck US diplomats, spies and military personnel around the world, according to two defense officials.

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Vaccine tourists are coming to America

"We have arrived in the US not for the American dream, we are here for the vaccine dream," 49-year-old Elver Estela told CNN. The businessman had travelled from Peru looking for the Covid-19 vaccine and got his first dose of Pfizer at a vaccination center in Seattle.

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Court orders Shell to slash CO2 emissions in landmark climate ruling

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Tigrayans told, 'We'll see if America will save you now' as hundreds rounded up

Days after the United States announced financial sanctions and visa restrictions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials, eyewitnesses told CNN that hundreds of young men were rounded up from displaced peoples camps in Shire, a town in Tigray, late Monday evening.

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Amazon buys MGM in a mega media deal

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Five arrested in connection with shooting of British BLM activist

London police have arrested five men on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of prominent Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson.

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What happened on the call between Elon Musk and bitcoin miners

Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings held a call Sunday with Elon Musk about the potential to make mining greener.

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Facebook and Instagram willl now let all users hide likes on posts

Facebook and Instagram are giving all users the option to hide public "likes" on their posts, potentially upending a core dynamic of the social media platforms where like counts are seen as a sign of a person's influence.

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Multiple deaths and injuries in San Jose shooting

Police in San Jose, California, are responding to a shooting downtown near Younger Avenue and San Pedro Street, according to a tweet from the San Jose Police Department.

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Darnella Frazier says she's 'a girl trying to heal' a year after recording George Floyd's last moments

Darnella Frazier says she still struggles with what she witnessed a year after recording the murder of George Floyd.

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White House finalizing plans for Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II

The White House is finalizing plans for President Joe Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II during his first trip abroad next month, a US official said Wednesday.

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Google urged to abandon Saudi cloud project

Dozens of campaign groups are urging Google to abandon a cloud computing project in Saudi Arabia, saying the company is at risk of being "complicit in future human rights violations."

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Russian student arrested alongside Belarus activist appears in 'confession' video

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Pentagon examining how to evacuate thousands who worked for US from Afghanistan

The Pentagon is in the early stages of planning for the potential evacuation of thousands of Afghan nationals whose work for the US could make them Taliban targets when the American military withdraws from the country, according to four administration officials.

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Young Jewish Americans rocked by new hate fueled by Israel-Palestinian conflict

Jewish students are facing violence and abuse many have not encountered before in the wake of this month's fighting between Israel and Hamas.

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White House teams up with Snapchat to encourage Covid vaccinations for young Americans

The White House this week is teaming up with Snapchat to encourage young Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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Exxon is facing a climate rebellion it may be unable to put down

ExxonMobil's response to the climate crisis could very well be decided on Wednesday.

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Tigers kill two zookeepers in separate China attacks

Two zookeepers have been killed by tigers this week at separate zoos in China, according to state media.

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1 million to evacuate ahead of India cyclone

Another tropical cyclone, this one named Yaas, will make landfall in India in less than 24 hours, this time in the northeastern part of the country.

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Climate change could push temperatures at the Tokyo Olympics to the 'danger-zone' for athletes, report warns

Intense heat and high humidity could pose a serious risk to athletes at this year's Tokyo Olympics, according to a new report.

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The world's biggest vaccine maker is stalling on exports. That's a problem for the planet's most vulnerable

When Uddhab Gautam got his first vaccine dose back in February, Covid-19 cases in Nepal were low.

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FAA downgrades Mexico's aviation safety rating, which blocks new service to the US

The US government is calling out safety concerns with the aviation system in Mexico in a move that also blocks Mexican carriers from launching new service to the United States.

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Legal analyst on what the grand jury could mean for Trump

Manhattan's top prosecutor has convened a grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former President Donald Trump should prosecutors present criminal charges in their probe of the Trump Organization, two people familiar with the matter told The Washington Post.

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Former CEO who fled Japan: I have to tell my side of the story

In an exclusive interview with CNN's Richard Quest, former Nissan and Renault leader Carlos Ghosn reacts to his former colleague Greg Kelly's trial and his decision to publish a book.

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In 2008, he was CEO of the biggest bank to ever fail. Now, he's worried

The banking world nearly caved in 13 years ago. The former CEO of Washington Mutual is worried that another bubble is brewing.

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Burning ship in Sri Lanka could cause serious oil leak

Authorities in Sri Lanka are concerned about a burning ship off the coast of Colombo which could cause an oil leak affecting 30 kilometers of coastline.

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Shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon

A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday.

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Police forces across Europe accused of 'ethnic profiling' when stopping and searching people

Police forces across the European Union have been accused of illegal "ethnic profiling" and discrimination after a survey found they were disproportionately stopping and searching members of various ethnic, religious and other minority groups.

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Trump responds to insurrection lawsuit

Donald Trump's attorney defended the ex-President's incendiary speech on January 6, saying he is protected under the First Amendment and had "absolute immunity" while he was President to contest the election, according to a court filing this week.

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Walmart apologizes to people who received racist emails

Walmart has apologized to people who received emails containing the n-word in an earlier message from the retailer.

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Faulty redactions show investigators seized more info in Giuliani case than previously disclosed

New York federal prosecutors investigating Rudy Giuliani have seized material from a wider array of individuals than previously disclosed, including messages from email and iCloud accounts they believe belong to two former Ukranian government officials, as well as the cell phone and iPad of a pro-Trump Ukrainian businessman, according to a court document unsealed Tuesday.

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Russian prosecutor seeks to ban Dolce & Gabbana same-sex kiss ads

A Russian prosecutor has called for Dolce & Gabbana Instagram advertisements showing same-sex couples kissing to be banned in the country following a lawmaker's complaint about them, the prosecutor's office said on Monday.

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Friend of detained activist: 'No one can feel safe in Europe'

Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya's advisor Franak Viačorka and journalist Anne Applebaum tell CNN's Bianna Golodryga about the wider repercussions of Belarus's forced downing of a Ryanair plane.

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Memorial events, marches and White House meeting to mark one year since George Floyd's death

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See statement after Blinken meeting with Netanyahu

The United States will make "significant contributions" to rebuilding Gaza which will be announced later Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Jerusalem after meeting with Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.

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Indian police visit Twitter after it labels a tweet by Modi's party spokesperson

Twitter's decision to label a tweet from a leading member of India's governing party as "manipulated media" could make things even harder for the company in a key market.

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A driver was arrested after police say she struck 2 women peacefully protesting the police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.

A White driver is in custody and could face a hate crime penalty after she struck two Black women with a car during a protest Monday over the fatal police shooting of a Black man last month in North Carolina, authorities said.

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Photo shows governor breaking her own Covid-19 protocols

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has apologized for breaking the state's public health protocols after a photo surfaced on social media of her at a restaurant seated at tables that had been pushed together with at least 12 friends.

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BLM activist in the UK: I don't feel safe anymore

British Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson is in critical condition after being shot in the head in London, her political party said. Earlier this month, CNN's Salma Abdelaziz spent time with Aima, another Black Lives Matter activist, who says she is facing death threats. This report was filmed weeks before Johnson was shot.

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US will make 'significant contributions' to rebuilding Gaza, Blinken says

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Canceling Tokyo Olympics is 'essentially off the table,' says IOC member Dick Pound

International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says he believes the Olympic Games will go ahead this year and says the option of canceling the event is "essentially off the table."

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Democratic operatives launch initiative focused on progressive campaigns ahead of 2022

A team of Democratic operatives is launching an initiative to bolster progressive campaigns ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

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Covid made the Philippines' hunger crisis worse. So why does hardly anyone want a vaccine?

With nine children and one grandchild, life was hard for Mona Liza Vito and her family even before the pandemic.

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Manila's poorest people fear hunger more than Covid

Covid-19 has caused a hunger crisis in the Philippines, and many people are relying on community kitchens for food. The government is offering vaccines to stop the spread of Covid-19, but many Filipinos fear inoculation. CNN's Anna Coren reports.

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Mali's transitional leaders arrested by military members, says UN mission

Mali's transitional president and prime minister were arrested Monday and are now in the custody of military officers, according to a joint statement by several international groups. The arrests continue a cycle of political turmoil that has plagued the country for more than a decade.

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Amid censorship fears, Hong Kong's artists contemplate an uncertain future

At the annual Art Basel fair in Hong Kong, visitors browsed busy booths filled with works by some of contemporary art's biggest names, from Damien Hirst to Isamu Noguchi.

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British fashion brand Timbuktu accused of 'cultural appropriation' for trademarking 'Yoruba'

A British clothing retailer has come under fire for trademarking the name of the west African Yoruba people several years ago, igniting a debate online about whether trademarking names of ethnic groups amounts to cultural appropriation.

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Myanmar ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi attended a court hearing Monday, her first appearance in person since the military seized power on February 1, according to local media reports.

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See the recovery efforts in Gaza as ceasefire appears to hold

The recovery work has started in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect. As Palestinians in Gaza are reeling from the barrage of airstrikes, they feel all too familiar with digging out of the rubble and fear there could be another round of conflict. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from Gaza.

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There were at least 12 mass shootings across the US this weekend

A series of mass shootings over the weekend left at least 11 people dead and another 69 injured.

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Fears for Afghan translators' safety as US troops withdraw

The US military's goal of withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan by September 11 is underway, but not everyone who served will be able to leave by then. CNN's Michael Holmes reports on the Afghan translators who will be left behind due to a lengthy visa process.

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Go There: Fighting vaccine hesitancy in one North Carolina county

Onslow County, North Carolina has one of the highest rates of vaccine hesitancy in the state, according to CDC data. It is one of many places across the country, where healthcare workers are struggling to get shots into arms. This area is also home to the massive Marine base, Camp Lejeune, which faces its own unique challenges when it comes to getting Marines to take the vaccine. CNN visits this county and follows those who are working to turn these vaccination numbers around.

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US sees another shocking weekend of gun violence

The US saw another series of shootings over the weekend. CNN's Natasha Chen has the latest.

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Half of US states have fully vaccinated at least 50% of adults. We need to keep going to prevent future outbreaks, official says

At least 25 states -- plus Washington, DC -- have now fully vaccinated at least half of their adults, data published Sunday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand racially abused at Premier League match

English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers has apologized to former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand after police arrested a man for racially abusing him during a match on Sunday.

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See the highlights from the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Pink received the Billboard Icon Award and Drake received the Artist of the Decade at the awards ceremony honoring the most popular names in music today.

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Pacific island swears in its first female PM in a tent after she is locked out of Parliament

Samoa swore in its first female Prime Minister in a makeshift ceremony in a tent Monday after she was locked out of Parliament amid a power struggle with the country's longstanding leader.

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China mourns a beloved scientist who saved millions from hunger -- and detains those who insult him

As people across China this weekend mourned Yuan Longping, a symbol of China's scientific prowess and national hero, even the slightest voice of discord was too much for the Chinese government.

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Biden faces crunch moment in his presidency

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Billboard Music Awards 2021: See who won

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards were presented Sunday.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Holocaust comments aren't just vile. They're dangerous

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is dangerous. The Georgia congresswoman's comparison of having to wear a piece of cloth on her face while she's on the House floor to Adolf Hitler waging a genocide that resulted in the slaughter of over six million Jewish people is revolting.

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Black Lives Matter activist in critical condition after being shot in head in London

British Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson is in critical condition after being shot in the head in London, her political party said on Sunday.

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Remember Biden's radical, sweeping, transformative agenda? Well it's pretty much stuck

Remember all the talk about Biden's radical, sweeping, transformative agenda? Well it's pretty much stuck in Congress right now.

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'Borat' spinoff has Hillary Clinton confronting conspiracy theorists

Amazon Prime Video is releasing two new spinoffs of the Borat franchise. See the trailer here, including a guest appearance from Hillary Clinton.

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Watch these dogs detect Covid-19 by sniffing masks

Six dogs participating in an early study were successful in detecting Covid-19, which has shown an association with a "distinct" odor.

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New information on Wuhan researchers' illness furthers debate on pandemic origins

A US intelligence report found that several researchers at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology fell ill in November 2019 and had to be hospitalized, a new detail about the severity of their symptoms that could fuel further debate about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, according to two people briefed on the intelligence.

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The 'Butterfly Lady' aims to smash Tokyo 2020

She wears dozens of butterfly clips in her hair -- each unique in size and color. Her clothes and table tennis paddle case are decorated with vibrant butterfly wing designs. Her wheelchair is lined with butterfly stickers. Even her nails pay homage to the insect, sparkling like butterfly wings.

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Did Belarus 'hijack' a civilian airliner to detain an activist?

Ryanair flight 4978 was about to begin its descent to Vilnius in Lithuania on Sunday when it suddenly changed direction after a "security alert," turning sharply east and descending towards the capital of Belarus, Minsk.

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Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner as he wins enthralling PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson minted golf history on Sunday, becoming the oldest winner of a major tournament with his victory at the 2021 PGA Championship.

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Kennedy's message to Giuliani: Don't rely on your family name

Former congressman and CNN political commentator Joe Kennedy talks to Jim Acosta about Andrew Giuliani's run for New York governor.

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'Flawless' purple-pink diamond fetches record $29.3M at auction

A 15.81-carat gem, dubbed "The Sakura," fetched $29.3 million in Hong Kong to become the most expensive purple-pink diamond ever to sell at auction.

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Stop this stock market. I want to get off!

The gut-wrenching gyrations on Wall Street make me think of a roller coaster I used to ride when I was a teen: The Great American Scream Machine.

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He couldn't take Trump's lies anymore

Stephen Richer tried to stay out of it. "But I am human," the Maricopa County, Arizona, election official wrote for CNN Opinion, "I have my limits."

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'SNL' ended one of its strangest years with a poignant season finale

"Saturday Night Live" ended one of its strangest years — a season in which the show had to do episodes with coronavirus protocols during a pandemic — by explaining to audiences what a wild year it really was.

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At least 8 killed in Italian cable car accident

At least eight people have died and three others including two children, are injured, following a cable car accident in northern Italy Sunday, officials say.

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Martin Bashir denies his Diana interview harmed princess

Veteran journalist Martin Bashir has said he "never wanted to harm" Diana, Princess of Wales, with his now disgraced BBC Panorama interview, telling the Sunday Times newspaper, "I don't believe we did."

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The women possibly at higher risk for Covid-19 that no one is talking about

Last July, when her immediate family tested positive for Covid-19, Breanna Aguilar did not fit into any groups considered at higher risk for severe disease.

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Life resumes amidst the rubble for Gaza residents

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding and now the people of Gaza are able to see what the conflict has wrought. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports

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Ronald Greene's mother says it was clear to her from police footage her son was 'not meant to leave alive'

Two years since Ronald Greene's death -- and two days since Louisiana authorities released a series of videos of their encounter with him -- his mother says she's still in shock.

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Ronald Greene's family believes bodycam video would never have been released if not for leak to media

The family of a Louisiana man who died after a 2019 struggle with police believes the case would never have received attention had portions of police body camera video not been leaked to the media, Greene family attorney Lee Merritt told CNN's Pamela Brown on Saturday.

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Video: 'SNL' cold open season finale

"Saturday Night Live" ended the season with a look back at just how crazy it is doing a show during a pandemic.

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Glastonbury fans locked out of livestream of UK's biggest music festival

Did you ever hop a fence to get access to a concert? The modern-day equivalent might have occurred en masse Saturday as fans were able to experience the UK's biggest music festival for free after it suffered technical difficulties.

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An 8th US state just reached a critical Covid-19 vaccination milestone

As US officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone.

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A massive heat dome is about to make the Southeast sweat

The first heat wave of the season begins Sunday and continues into the workweek for much of the eastern US.

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George Floyd's death was a year ago and traumatizing details are everywhere. Here's how to cope

It's been nearly a year since George Floyd was killed, and many additional details of the agonizing moments surrounding his death have been released.

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A truce halted the bloodshed, but the fury of young Palestinians is stronger than ever

A young Palestinian boy in thick eyeglasses stood dumbstruck as Israeli police dragged his grandmother, Rifqa, out of his family home. His eyes shifted between the uniformed men and the 92-year-old woman who squirmed in their clutches. Shouts rang out and, within minutes, the family was driven out of half of their home in East Jerusalem.

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Extreme weather kills 21 ultra-marathon runners in China

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Richard Branson: Virgin Galactic spaceflight 'worked like a dream'

Virgin Galactic's rocket-powered plane, carrying two pilots, soared into the upper atmosphere on its third mission to reach space. The success cues up Virgin Galactic to begin launching paying customers within the next year as the company works to finish its testing campaign at its new headquarters in New Mexico.

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Queen Elizabeth visits UK's largest warship, as it set sails for South China Sea

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Tesla shorts are having a much, much better year than in 2020

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Wrongfully convicted man was released after 27 years, but then the world went on lockdown

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In China, 80,000 children are 'snatched' a year by parents fighting for custody: report

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How federal prosecutors are pursuing Rudy Giuliani

After being under investigation by federal prosecutors for more than two years, Rudy Giuliani got a glimpse late last month of the possible charge authorities are eyeing for him: a breach of foreign lobbying laws connected to his work in Ukraine.

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Kidney from Jew killed in mob violence goes to Arab woman

Randa Aweis, 58, waited nine years for the organ donation that would change her life.

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Why civil rights attorney Ben Crump can't slow down

When he gives a speech, Ben Crump often springs an uncomfortable question on his audience.

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UK zoo kills two bears after they escape from enclosure

Zookeepers shot dead two brown bears that escaped their enclosure and attacked a boar at a zoo in Bedfordshire, England.

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A crypto crash wiped out $1 trillion this week. Here's what happened

Wild, stomach-churning moments are part of the experience when you buy a ticket to the crypto circus. But the past week's volatility was enough to make some of the crypto faithful wonder whether they've been bamboozled.

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New videos show the 4-minute sequence in which Ronald Greene is tased and dragged from his car

Newly released videos show the sequence of events that led to the death of Ronald Greene, a Black man, in Louisiana in 2019, offering a graphic account of an encounter with the state police that has drawn fresh attention this week.

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Shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and eight others injured, say police

Two men were killed and eight other people were injured in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, according to a tweet from police early Saturday morning.

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Ana forms in the Atlantic, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

Subtropical Storm Ana formed early Saturday morning, becoming the first named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. This now marks the seventh year in a row in which at least one named storm has formed prior to the start of Atlantic hurricane season which officially begins June 1.

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Animal and climate activists blockade McDonald's distribution centers across England

Over 50 protesters have blockaded four McDonald's UK distribution centers and are calling for the world's largest fast-food chain to become entirely plant-based by 2025.

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Their lives haven't changed since getting vaccinated. This is their new normal

For all the people who are clamoring to get back out in the world post-vaccine, there are plenty who are saying, "nope, we aren't ready."

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The Jewish man who was the victim of a gang assault in New York says the level of hatred was troubling

A 29-year-old Jewish man, who was attacked in a New York City gang assault said Friday that he could not understand why there was so much hate directed at him.

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China just became the second country to drive a rover on the surface of Mars

China's Zhurong rover left its landing platform and drove on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state media reported -- making the country only the second after the US to land and operate a rover on the red planet.

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Deadly flooding. 'Zombie fires.' A massive iceberg. It's been a wild week in weather

This week's weather headlines read like science fiction: "Zombie fires." Ice jam. Furious cyclone. World's largest iceberg.

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Minnesota man charged with murdering wife after 11-year investigation

Police in Minnesota brought a murder charge this week in the killing of a woman 11 years after her death. Nicholas James Firkus, is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Heidi Firkus, in their Minnesota home in 2010, according to a criminal complaint.

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Key progressive initiatives stall in Congress as some on the left urge Biden to go bold, and go alone

As President Joe Biden pursues his quest for a bipartisan legislative victory and Congress winds down before the Memorial Day holiday, some of the top legislative priorities for progressives are stalling in Washington as Democrats' hopes for big bold changes collide with the limits of what Biden can achieve under a deeply divided government.

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Boris Johnson's aide-turned-nemesis may be about to take his revenge. It won't be pretty

As political dramas go, this has the potential to be a box office hit: On Wednesday Boris Johnson's top aide-turned-nemesis, Dominic Cummings, is expected to reveal everything he knows about the UK government's far from flawless handling of Covid-19.

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Connecticut student arrested in connection to racist Snapchat post

A Black teenager in Fairfield, Connecticut, was the target of a racist Snapchat post allegedly made by a classmate earlier this month, according to the teen's mother and the Fairfield Police Department.

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He was executed for murder 4 years ago. Now someone else's DNA has been found on the murder weapon

Ledell Lee maintained his innocence until the end.

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Biden says he won't let DOJ seize phone records or emails from reporters: 'It's simply, simply wrong'

President Joe Biden on Friday told CNN he would not let his Department of Justice seize phone records or emails from reporters.

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Law enforcement official told detainee who died that 'you shouldn't be able to breathe,' lawsuit says

A federal lawsuit has been filed in Tennessee by the daughter of a man who died while in jail custody in May 2020, according to the complaint.

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I'm 43 and a proud BTS fangirl. You should be too

Thursday night, BTS released their summer single, "Butter." The single hit 21 million views within one hour on YouTube, shattering records. I am 30 of those views, probably more by now. I am also 43 and an enthusiastic member of the BTS ARMY.

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A hard lesson from Princess Diana's BBC interview probe

On Thursday, the BBC finally acknowledged that journalist Martin Bashir used what it called "deceitful" methods to help land the bombshell 1995 interview in which Princess Diana confessed her own affair, her husband's affair and her bulimia. It's only taken two and a half decades.

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Taiwan blames China for slowing down its access to Covid-19 vaccines. The reality is more complicated

As countries ravaged by the coronavirus rushed to vaccinate their populations earlier this year, there was little sense of urgency to get inoculated in Taiwan.

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In one swing state, 2016 election was linked with increased risk of irregular heartbeat, study says

There's little doubt the 2016 election was stressful. Now a team in North Carolina say they have evidence the tumultuous campaign may have affected people's hearts.

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As the US and Russia spar over the Arctic, Putin creates new facts on the ground

The Russian military plane touched down in heavy wind and light snow, then slid across the icy tarmac.

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QAnon is spreading in churches. Meet the pastors are trying to stop it

Two pastors on opposite sides of the country, one dangerous problem: QAnon spreading in their congregation. CNN Business's Donie O'Sullivan reports on how they're trying, and often failing, to stop the lies.

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China's construction boom is sending CO2 emissions through the roof

China's plan to build its way out of the pandemic is pushing its carbon emissions to record highs, new research has found.

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Prince Harry says he used drink and drugs to numb pain of Diana's death

Prince Harry has said he drank heavily, took drugs and had panic attacks while struggling to cope with the pressures of royal life during his late 20s and early 30s.

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Local politicians seen at Capitol riot still in high power positions

Many local politicians who were seen at the US Capitol during the January 6th riot still hold their high power positions. CNN's Sara Murray reports.

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Book sheds light on heated debate moment between Biden and Harris

A new book by reporter Edward Isaac-Dovere discusses the fallout after Kamala Harris confronted Joe Biden over his record on bussing at a 2020 Democratic debate.

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Biden gets passionate during speech on anti-Asian hate crime bill

During a speech before signing an anti-Asian hate crime bill, President Joe Biden passionately spoke about hate in the US, saying "we can not let the very foundation of this country continue to be eaten away."

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The world's biggest, weirdest music event is back, and we need it more than ever

Europe has had an utterly miserable 14 months, thanks in large part to *gestures broadly at everything*. But fear not; the task of cheering up the continent's 750 million inhabitants could not have fallen to a more qualified group.

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White House partners with dating apps to encourage Covid vaccinations

Starting this week, the White House is hoping Americans swipe right for Covid vaccines, partnering with a series of prominent dating apps to offer incentives to customers who've been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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'There is this bloodthirstiness going on in our party': GOP Arizona election official

CNN's Kyung Lah speaks to Maricopa County, Arizona, Republican election officials about the controversial audit taking place in the state.

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Nigerian army investigating reports that Boko Haram leader died blowing himself up to avoid capture

The Nigerian army says it is looking into reports that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has died after blowing himself up to avoid being captured by a rival group.

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Myanmar's junta-appointed electoral body to dissolve Suu Kyi's party, report says

Myanmar's junta-appointed election commission will dissolve Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party (NLD) because of what it said was fraud in last November's election, news outlet Myanmar Now said on Friday, citing a commissioner.

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England rugby star Maro Itoje is showcasing 'untold' Black history through an art exhibition

As Covid-19 lockdown restrictions ease in the UK, a new art exhibition in London is shining a light on lesser-known aspects of Black history.

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US Covid-19 vaccination pace is down by nearly half in the last month. These states slow to vaccinate may struggle this summer, expert warns

For many, a nationwide return to normalcy from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to accelerate into the summer as more businesses and state governments prepare for a large-scale reopening. Sports stadiums are filling up, mask mandates are being shed, and travel and tourism industries anticipate a rebound with cruise lines planning for passengers once again.

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Ronald Greene's family say they haven't had time to mourn after seeing video two years later of his fatal encounter with police

The family of Ronald Greene, whose death two years ago is being relived this week via newly public video from his encounter with Louisiana State Police officers, say they have not been given a chance to grieve him.

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Tencent profits soar even as China tech crackdown worries linger

Tencent is pulling in more money and plans on investing more in games and videos, even as Beijing expands its scrutiny of the tech sector.

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India surpasses 26 million Covid-19 cases

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China's obsession with financial secrecy is causing problems overseas ... even when it's giving $55M away

China is once again causing controversy in Africa for doing something that, in theory, should win praise -- giving away money.

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Moon's visit to US underlines Biden's focus on Asia

History is repeating itself in Washington.

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There's no bipartisanship in DC. It's oligarchy

The chances of the Senate agreeing to create a body to investigate this year's fatal assault on Congress are rapidly falling to zero.

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Get a Covid-19 vaccine in this town and you could win a cow

A district of northern Thailand has launched a raffle campaign for its vaccinated residents to win a live cow per week for the rest of the year, in a bid to boost the local Covid-19 vaccination drive.

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This is what CNN reporter was working on during period records were obtained secretly

The Trump administration secretly sought and obtained the 2017 phone and email records of CNN correspondent Barbara Starr. CNN's Jessica Schneider has more.

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A controversial colonialist's statue will remain at Oxford University, after college backtracks on removal

Oxford University's Oriel College has backtracked on its plans to bring down a controversial statue of colonialist Cecil Rhodes, deciding its removal would be too complicated and costly, dashing the hopes of students who protested the monument last year.

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Remembering Black Wall Street: Ways to invest in Tulsa and champion Black businesses

It is one of American history's deadliest flashes of racial violence.

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NRA head assures members organization remains 'strong and secure' following bankruptcy petition

National Rifle Association head Wayne LaPierre sent an encouraging email to approximately 5 million members Wednesday assuring them the organization remains "strong and secure" despite their recently dismissed petition for bankruptcy in Texas.

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11-year-old girl who fought off attempted kidnapping credits 'Law and Order: SVU' for quick thinking that helped identify suspect

The 11-year-old girl who fought off an alleged kidnapping attempt this week credited "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" for some quick thinking that helped authorities identify a suspect.

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Stark racial disparities persist in vaccinations, state-level CDC data shows

Black Americans' Covid-19 vaccination rates are still lagging months into the nation's campaign, while Hispanics are closing the gap and Native Americans show the highest rates overall, according to federal data obtained by Kaiser Health News.

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Senators call on Biden administration to demand Saudi end blockade tactics on a starving Yemen

A group of Democratic senators are calling on President Joe Biden to take "immediate and decisive action" to end Saudi Arabia's "blockade tactics" in Yemen that have prevented food, medicine and other crucial supplies from reaching desperate and starving people there.

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Exclusive: The 27-year-old behind ethereum isn't surprised by the crypto crash

The crypto crash of the past few days has shocked investors around the world. Vitalik Buterin isn't among them -- even though the meltdown wiped out a huge chunk of his personal wealth.

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Stay on the job, Justice Breyer

The tongues are wagging: Justice Stephen Breyer should -- some Democrats claim -- retire now. The Senate is evenly balanced and Vice President Kamala Harris can break all ties which would allow President Joe Biden to select a younger liberal to the bench. It is hard to know if this is really correct -- in an evenly divided Senate, it takes just a single senator to defect and defeat a nominee. Maybe an 82-year-old justice in good health is better than an uncertain confirmation hearing?

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House to vote on $1.9 billion Capitol security bill after January 6 insurrection

The House of Representatives is expected to vote on Thursday to approve a $1.9 billion spending bill to increase security at the US Capitol in response to the deadly January 6 insurrection.

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The young CEO who helped make TikTok a global hit is the latest Chinese tech entrepreneur to quit

Zhang Yiming built ByteDance into one of the biggest names in Chinese tech. Now he's stepping down as CEO at just 38 years old, becoming the latest young tech entrepreneur in China to quit while leading a company on the rise.

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Clarence Thomas awaits his chance to drive the conservative majority on abortion and guns

Twenty-nine years ago, less than a year after he had taken the bench, Justice Clarence Thomas joined a dissent calling the landmark opinion Roe v. Wade "plainly wrong" and an "erroneous constitutional decision." Over the years Thomas would say Roe had "no basis in the Constitution" and call out the court's abortion precedents as "grievously wrong."

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House GOP revolt against Trump sets up tough Senate battle on January 6 probe

Thirty-five House Republicans chose the truth and American democracy over Donald Trump's personality cult. Now their Senate colleagues face the same battle of conscience over the effort to investigate the Capitol insurrection.

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Video shows Black man being tased, kicked and dragged by police before his death

Ronald Greene, a Black man who died after a pursuit by Louisiana State Police in 2019, can be heard apologizing to officers and telling them he was scared before being tased, dragged and kicked in newly obtained body camera video by the Associated Press.

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Fed up with toxic air, Jakarta residents hold their breath for a court ruling

Born and raised in the bustling megacity of Jakarta, Indonesia's densely populated, traffic-choked capital, environmentalist Khalisah Khalid has long anguished over the city's toxic air.

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'There is no Singapore variant,' say politicians after Indian opposition leader makes false Covid claims

The Singapore and Indian governments berated a senior Indian opposition politician on Wednesday for fanning a coronavirus scare between their countries, saying his comments were "irresponsible" and not based on facts.

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Past, present and future: The evolution of China's incredible high-speed rail network

At the beginning of the 21st century China had no high-speed railways.

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Dead puppies and kittens in crates reveal the dark side of China's mystery box craze

In the video, the sound of scared animals is deafening.

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Salma Hayek says she battled a near-fatal case of Covid-19

Salma Hayek is opening up about her battle with Covid-19.

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Biden singles out competition with Russia and China in speech

President Joe Biden singled out competition with Russia and China as part of his vision for the military branch's role in national security as he addressed the United States Coast Guard Academy's 2021 graduating class on Wednesday.

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Top diplomats hold first high-level meeting of Biden's presidency as US-Russia tensions simmer

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, the first high-level encounter between the US and Russia since President Joe Biden took office, which comes amid heightened tensions between the former Cold War foes -- friction Blinken acknowledged right away.

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See Ford's electric F-150 pickup truck

The most popular pickup truck in America is back, now with way more batteries. Ford revealed the fully electric F-150 Lightning at an event Wednesday night, in a moment that could herald the point at which electric vehicles go truly mainstream.

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Texas executes inmate for the first time in nearly a year

Quintin Jones was executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville on Wednesday night, according to Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesperson Jeremy Desel.

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NY attorney general has been looking into taxes of Trump Org CFO for months, sources say

The New York attorney general's office has opened a criminal tax investigation into top Trump Organization officer Allen Weisselberg, increasing the legal pressure on the long-time aide to former President Donald Trump, people familiar with the investigation say.

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Biden dodges question on Israel with a joke

President Biden declines to take a question by a reporter regarding Israel at a Ford event in Michigan.

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Uneven vaccination rates across the US linked to Covid-19 case trends, worry experts

Tuesday was a "landmark day," as the United States reached a new Covid-19 vaccine milestone: 60% of adults have now received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the US Centers and Disease Control and Prevention.

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House set to vote on bill to set up January 6 commission as GOP members are pushed to vote against it

The House is set to vote Wednesday on legislation to establish an independent commission that would investigate the violent insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6 after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy came out in strong opposition to the bipartisan deal reached last week.

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Trump ditches Florida and heads north for the summer

As reliably as seasons change, so does Donald Trump shift his primary residence.

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Democratic House chair calls McCarthy 'weak and cowardly'

House Rules Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA) ripped Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as "weak and cowardly" for opposing an inquiry to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

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Hundreds evacuated after record-setting rainfall

Parts of Louisiana got over a foot of water in one day, setting a record in the area. Hundreds have been evacuated and more rain is on the way.

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African countries have struggled to secure enough Covid-19 vaccines. So why are thousands of doses going to waste?

While many African nations are grappling with barely sufficient supplies of Covid-19 vaccines, others are destroying thousands of unused shots.

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Demi Lovato says they are nonbinary and changing their pronouns

Singer Demi Lovato has revealed they are nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans they are "proud" to make the change after "a lot of self-reflective work."

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Don Lemon: Just another chapter in the saga of Republican Party hypocrisy

CNN's Don Lemon reacts as Republicans attempt to stop the formation of a commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol riot.

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Capitol riot vote forces Republicans to pick truth or Trump

It's Trump or the truth.

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Divorces fall 70% in China after government orders couples to cool off

The number of divorces recorded in China has fallen by more than 70% since the introduction of a mandatory "cooling-off" period earlier this year.

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Town abandoned plans to host Olympic athletes. Here's why

The chorus of criticism surrounding the Olympics continues to grow. Dozens of Japanese towns have canceled plans to host foreign athletes from around the world due to concern over Covid-19. CNN's Blake Essig speaks to residents in small coastal town of Yokoshibahikari on the decision to pull out.

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Soaring metal prices spell trouble for China's recovery

China and the United States are in a race for scarce commodities to rebuild their economies after the pandemic. That's pushing prices through the roof — and is now threatening to throw Beijing's recovery plans off course.

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Former US Navy pilot on why she's speaking out about UFO sighting

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to retired Navy Lt. Commander Alex Dietrich, a veteran combat pilot, about her report of spotting a UFO off the coast of San Diego in 2004.

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Her rock star husband died by suicide. Hear her alternative to 'how are you?'

Anderson Cooper talks to Talinda Bennington, the widow of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington who died by suicide in 2017. They talk about why the phrase "How are you?" can be problematic and discuss some alternatives. Watch "Full Circle" Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

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Hear what Republicans are saying about Kevin McCarthy's move

CNN's Jamie Gangel reports on why House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he's opposing an inquiry to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

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New York attorney general adds 'criminal capacity' to probe of Trump Organization

New York Attorney General Letitia James is joining the Manhattan district attorney's office in a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization, James' office said Tuesday.

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Brothers wrongfully convicted of rape and murder to get $75M in compensation

A federal jury has awarded $75 million to two brothers in North Carolina, decades after they were convicted of rape and murder they did not commit.

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This artist is illustrating every place he visited during New Zealand lockdown

In 2020, Tom Napper was scared to embark on his first solo vacation.

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Resistance to January 6 commission grows among Senate Republicans

The fate of an independent commission to investigate the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol will soon rest in the hands of Senate Republicans, many of whom are already signaling they may block the bill from moving forward with arguments that a commission isn't necessary.

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Arizona auditors now say voter data is intact, after sparking GOP feud

Auditors hired by the Arizona state Senate backtracked Tuesday from claims that a key database had been deleted from Maricopa County's elections servers -- admitting in a hearing held by the Senate Republicans overseeing the audit that the data is intact and they'd been looking the wrong way.

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About 60% of American adults have had at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, including more people of color

The US has reached a "landmark day" in the Covid-19 pandemic as 60% of American adults have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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Why a North Carolina district attorney is not prosecuting the Andrew Brown Jr. killing

On Tuesday morning, District Attorney Andrew Womble said the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. by Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies was justified. He held a press conference explaining his decision, outlining his understanding of the law, and he played four video clips from the body-worn cameras of officers at the scene.

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The fight against gun control has some surprising new allies

The firearms industry and its GOP allies have taken a more inclusive approach to fighting Democrat-led efforts to pass stricter gun laws this year.

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It's time to chisel the big names off museums' walls

Climb the imposing stone staircase in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Great Hall and look to the left. Carved into the wall is the name of donor Claus von Bulow, who was convicted in 1982 of the murder of his wife (a conviction that was later reversed).

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Amazon reportedly in talks to buy MGM as streaming wars intensify

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age. A tie-up would give the tech firm a big brand to wield as competition in streaming grows fiercer by the day.

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India lashed by strongest cyclone to ever hit west coast as it reels from Covid disaster

India was slammed on Monday by the strongest storm on record to reach its west coast, hampering authorities' response to the Covid-19 crisis in some of the country's hardest hit regions.

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This could be the case that takes down Roe v. Wade

Just a week ago, it seemed hard to imagine that the Supreme Court, with its conservative supermajority, was ready for a direct attack on Roe v. Wade. After all, the justices had been considering a Mississippi abortion case since September without saying a word.

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DA to reveal the findings from investigation into police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.

District Attorney Andrew Womble will reveal Tuesday the findings of a North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) investigation into the deputy shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.

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Columbus, Ohio, approves $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill

The city of Columbus, Ohio, will pay a $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer.

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Solar Orbiter mission spots eruption from the sun

A happy accident has resulted in the Solar Orbiter mission spying eruptions from the sun. These eruptions, called coronal mass ejections, blast out solar particles across the solar system and have the potential to disrupt technology if they reach Earth.

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Titanic replica now under construction in China

For those who have always wondered what it would've been like to be a passenger on the Titanic, a theme park in China is set to offer the closest experience one can get.

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People across the US join pro-Palestinian protests

Thousands gathered in major cities across the United States over the weekend to support Palestinians as Israel's military launches massive airstrikes on Gaza and the death toll mounts.

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Australians stranded in India claim faulty Covid tests made them miss a repatriation flight

Australians who waited months to escape India as coronavirus spread through the country say they lost a place on a repatriation provided by their government due to faulty Covid-19 testing.

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Taiwan was a Covid success story. Now it's fighting its biggest outbreak

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New York won't require masks or social distancing for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday

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What critics of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan get wrong

tWithin hours of President Joe Biden's announcement that US forces will leave Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, objections and remonstrations appeared across US media. These protests are nearly all disingenuous, false and specious, and meant to utilize fear to continue a tragic and purposeless war.

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South Carolina deputies involved in Jamal Sutherland's death have been fired, sheriff says

The two deputies involved in the in-custody death of Jamal Sutherland have been fired, Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano said a statement tweeted by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

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New York Gov. Cuomo to receive over $5 million from book deal

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will receive more than $5 million from his book about leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, tax records released on Monday show, a considerable sum for a project under scrutiny by the state attorney general's office.

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White House releases Biden's tax returns in restoration of presidential tradition

The White House released the 2020 tax returns for both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday, restoring a presidential tradition that had been ignored under former President Donald Trump.

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Arizona Republicans feud over audit as Trump pushes falsehoods about 2020 election

Arizona Republican officials are pushing back against false claims from former President Donald Trump and his allies about the 2020 election -- another sign of how the same divisions that led the House GOP to oust Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as No. 3-ranking member last week are fracturing the party outside of Washington.

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GOP leaders split on the January 6 probe but No. 2 Republican predicts Senate will pass bill 'in some form'

Senate Minority Whip John Thune predicted Monday that his chamber would pass a bill to establish a bipartisan commission probing the January 6 attack "in some form" and seemed content on focusing mainly on the events that transpired at the Capitol, splitting with other GOP leaders who want the investigation to dig into left-wing extremism as well.

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Texas and Indiana to drop $300 weekly federal boost to unemployment benefits during pandemic

Texas and Indiana will end early the $300 weekly federal boost to state unemployment payments, as well as two other pandemic jobless benefits programs, according to both states' Republican governors -- joining 17 other GOP-led states in dropping the federal expanded benefits over the past two weeks.

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The Houston tiger was found with help from a local businesswoman

A Houston businesswoman says she helped arrange for the return of India the tiger after being was contacted by investigators.

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Gigantic KAWS hot air balloon to take flight over major world cities

He has appeared in the foothills of Mount Fuji and in the middle of downtown Taipei. His reclining figure has even floated placidly on Seoul's Seokchon Lake and in Hong Kong's famous Victoria Harbour.

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Traffic cones confused a Waymo self-driving car. Then things got worse

A confused Waymo self-driving car was captured on video as it became stranded on an Arizona road earlier this month while carrying a passenger and then unexpectedly driving away as a worker from the company's roadside assistance arrived to help.

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Gov. Hogan: Trump is toxic for the Republican party

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland tells CNN's Dana Bash that he believes former president Donald Trump is toxic for the Republican party and for the country.

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This man says he has cheated death 18 times

CNN affiliate WTVR reports on a man who says he has survived a car crash along with 17 bouts of cancer.

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Melting ice in Antarctica could trigger chain reactions, bringing monsoon rains to the ice cap, study says

In an ever-warming climate, ripple effects or chain reactions could lead to altered weather patterns across the globe thanks to a melting Antarctic ice sheet, a new study says.

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The Sunrise Movement endorses top Sanders ally Nina Turner to fill US House seat in Ohio

The Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate activist group, on Monday announced its endorsement of former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner, further bolstering her campaign's progressive support ahead of a special election for an open US House seat in Ohio.

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Israel-Palestinian conflict marks its deadliest day as scenes of horror unfold in Gaza

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European leaders seized more power during the pandemic. Few have 'exit plans' to hand it back

Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives across Europe due to Covid-19, and many more have suffered long-term ill health after contracting the disease. They're not the only casualties of the pandemic.

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Wave of anti-trans bills is 'really alarming,' says transgender motorsport star

Anorexia. Depression. Loneliness. If motor racing requires a high level of endurance, then Charlie Martin is well versed in navigating life's twists and turns -- on and off the track.

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Experts are warning about the unintended consequences of the CDC mask guidance

Communities across the US ushered in a quick return to normalcy over the weekend as the country responded to the latest mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Thousands evacuated as powerful Cyclone Tauktae threatens Indian region grappling with Covid

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in western India as a powerful cyclone is expected to make landfall Tuesday, threatening a region already struggling with a devastating second coronavirus wave.

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Train derailment and fire prompts evacuations in northwest Iowa

Authorities evacuated parts of Sibley, Iowa, after a train derailment and fire on Sunday.

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Miss Universe contestants unveil protest messages in politically charged pageant

The Miss Universe stage was lit up with colorful protests as contestants from Singapore, Uruguay and Myanmar used the limelight to unveil messages about political and social issues.

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Calls are growing for another nationwide India lockdown. That's not realistic

Millions of Indians are living under a mix of locally-imposed coronavirus restrictions, as the central government resists calls from leading medical experts for a nationwide lockdown.

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Taiwan was a Covid success story. Now it's fighting its biggest outbreak

Taiwan has imposed new restrictions including limits on gatherings in its capital as it battles its biggest coronavirus outbreak since the start of the pandemic last year.

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China's space agency just gave the Communist Party a big 100th birthday gift: a rover on Mars

China's space agency has an extraordinary gift for the ruling Communist Party's 100th birthday: a rover on Mars.

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Mexico's Andrea Meza crowned this year's Miss Universe

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant, which was delayed last year due to Covid-19.

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Bitcoin drops after Elon Musk fuels speculation that Tesla could dump its holdings

Elon Musk has shown he can move markets with just a single word.

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India braces for cyclone amid brutal second wave of Covid-19

Coastal villages and low-lying areas along India's are a high risk of tidal flooding as cyclone "Tauktae" intensifies. The storm doesn't spell well as the country is battered by the catastrophic second wave of Covid-19. CNN's Michael Holmes reports.

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Mystery surrounds upcoming Pentagon report on UFOs

Gideon Lewis-Kraus of The New Yorker discusses an upcoming report to be released by the Pentagon on the topic of UFOs.

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Weather reporter 'multiplies' in hilarious graphics error on live TV

Meteorologist Jennifer McDermed got caught in an on-air graphics error that "multiplied" her across the screen. She and her coworkers thought it was hilarious.

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Bill Gates faces conduct accusations while navigating divorce

Bill Gates's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal.

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Tennessee governor signs controversial bathroom bill into law

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a so-called controversial bathroom bill into law Friday, according to the state General Assembly website, prompting criticism from those who say the bill is discriminatory toward transgender individuals.

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What the Maldives looked like before mass tourism

The Maldives: turquoise waters, luminous white sands, gorgeous technicolor sunsets and, of course, luxury.

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One person was killed and four others injured in a Toronto shooting

At least one person is dead and four others injured after a shooting in a Toronto suburb Sunday, Toronto police said.

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Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?

The news flashed across the country -- mask-free at last!

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson scores stoppage-time winner against West Bromwich Albion

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson swapped saving goals for scoring one as his stunning stoppage-time header helped Liverpool defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Sunday.

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Sao Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas dies of cancer at 41

Bruno Covas, the mayor of Brazil's Sao Paulo, died of cancer Sunday, the city's press office announced. He was 41.

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A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week. Here's how the search unfolded and who police say the owners are

Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday.

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Media offices destroyed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza

The Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and media advocacy groups are demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a building with offices belonging to news outlets in Gaza on Saturday.

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'The children were sleeping': Man loses 4 sons in Israeli airstrike

CNN's Ben Wedeman has the latest on-the-ground report as violence continues during the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

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China closes its side of Everest over Covid fears, as climbers start to scrap expeditions

China has suspended its spring climbing season from the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, the state-run Xinhua News Agency said on Saturday, and climbers have begun to scrap their expeditions on the Nepali side and retreat from the world's tallest peak over Covid-19 concerns.

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Hunger is spreading in Tigray, exacerbated by Eritrean troops blocking food aid

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China is experiencing a rural tourism boom amid the Covid-19 pandemic

China is in the middle of a boom in rural tourism as city dwellers escape the country's rapidly expanding urban centers to head out to small communities, farms and orchards for a taste of the simple life.

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