Sunday, 31 October 2021

Drone captures close encounter between surfers and great white shark

Photographer Scott Fairchild captured the moment a great white shark swam past two surfers in the waters near San Diego, CA.

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Huma Abedin details moment she learned of husband's sex scandal

Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's chief of staff, details what it was like when her ex-husband, former New York congressman Anthony, was caught sexting with multiple women.

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Southwest launches investigation into pilot reportedly using anti-Biden phrase on flight

Southwest Airlines says it is launching an internal investigation after a report that one of its pilots used anti-Biden slang over a plane's public address system during a flight.

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The fight for freedom of speech has killed 6 of this newspaper's journalists

CNN's Sam Kiley speaks with Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of Russia's Novaya Gazeta newspaper and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner, about the dangers of independent journalism in Russia.

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Biden gets emotional talking about Pope Francis

In his remarks to close the G20 summit in Rome, President Joe Biden got emotional while talking about the empathy Pope Francis showed him during a visit following Beau Biden's death.

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China grows more isolated as Asia Pacific neighbors start living with Covid-19



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Psaki releases statement after testing positive for Covid-19

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has released a statement after testing positive for Covid-19. CNN's Phil Mattingly reports.

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Japan's Kishida defies expectations as ruling party easily keeps majority

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling LDP defied expectations and held on to a stable majority in Sunday's parliamentary election, solidifying his position in a fractious party and allowing him to ramp up stimulus.

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The Atlanta Braves may win the World Series. But they face a tougher opponent off the field

Atlanta has long been called a Black Mecca, but in the 1990s it was also known for something else: The home of some of the country's baddest Black baseball superheroes.

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ESPN's 'Manning Cast' is a hit. It could also change how we watch the NFL

Fire alarms, teasing Tom Brady and flipping the double bird on live television.

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France's Macron says Australia PM lied to him on submarine deal

French President Emmanuel Macron said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied to him over the cancellation of a submarine building contract in September, and indicated more was needed to be done to rebuild trust between the two allies.

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A 'number of people' injured after UK train crash, police say

A "number of people" have been left injured from a train collision at a tunnel near Salisbury, England, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).

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Psaki tests positive for Covid, last saw Biden Tuesday

White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who dropped off President Joe Biden's international trip shortly before he departed, has tested positive for coronavirus after members of her household did, she said in a statement Sunday.

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A 'number of people' injured after UK train crash, police say

A "number of people" have been left injured from a train collision at a tunnel near Salisbury, England, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).

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Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok says he'll never step down 'willingly' in the wake of coup

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who is under house arrest following a military coup on Monday, says that he will never "willingly" stand down, according to sources close to the prime minister.

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Premier League star Wilfried Zaha says he was targeted with racist abuse on social media

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was targeted with racist abuse on social media, following his side's 2-0 win against Manchester City on Saturday.

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Man wielding knife sets fire to Tokyo train, injuring at least 8, public broadcaster reports

A man has been arrested by Tokyo police after brandishing a knife and starting a fire on a moving train in the Japanese capital on Sunday, the country's public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Man dies after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival

A man bled to death from his injuries after he was gored at a bull-running festival in eastern Spain, authorities said.

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Joe Biden meets with Erdoğan ahead of facing the global press on his last day in Rome



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Joe Biden to meet with Erdoğan and face the global press on his last day in Rome

President Joe Biden's final full day in Rome for the Group of 20 meeting is expected to be headlined by a meeting with the President of Turkey, and a broad meeting with world leaders about the future of the global supply chain before a solo press conference.

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Britain can't decide whether it should send its looted treasures back to their rightful owners

Britain is once again reckoning with its imperial history during a week in which two ceremonies were held to mark the return of ancient looted artifacts to Nigeria from the UK.

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A woman died trying to swim across the US-Mexican border with a group of migrants, officials say

A woman was pronounced dead early Saturday morning while trying to swim across the US-Mexican border with a group of migrants, federal officials said.

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Saturday, 30 October 2021

Trump participates in 'Tomahawk chop' at World Series game

Former President Donald Trump participated in the controversial "Tomahawk chop" at Game 4 of the World Series in Atlanta on Saturday night.

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New Zealand updates its climate targets as COP26 starts

New Zealand pledged on Sunday to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, toughening at the start of the United Nations COP26 climate conference its previous ambitions to limit global warming.

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Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids as child-size doses are shipped out

Many pediatricians have already placed their orders for child-sized doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and are anxiously awaiting their shipments of shots.

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This country just found its first Covid case. Now it's preparing for a potential lockdown

The South Pacific island nation of Tonga reported its first case of Covid-19 on Friday, spurring thousands of people to get vaccinated amid warnings of a national lockdown.

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Mayor urges people to provide information to solve shooting death of 4-year-old

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot asked residents in a news conference Saturday to "step up" and come forward with any information that will lead to the shooter or shooters that killed a 4-year-old boy on September 3.

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Flooding destroyed his home four times in three years. This is the reality of climate change for India's poor



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World Series Game 4: Braves vs Astros



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Hebrew speakers mock Facebook's corporate rebrand to Meta

Social media users in Israel are mocking Facebook's company name change to Meta, as it sounds similar to the Hebrew word for "dead."

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Nets owner Joseph Tsai unsure when unvaccinated Kyrie Irving will play again

Brooklyn Nets owner Joseph Tsai said he is not sure when Kyrie Irving will play for them again, with the guard unable to join the team having chosen not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

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The city that fears there'll be 'nothing left' after oil



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He just won a $2 million lottery -- for the second time

A Maryland man just claimed his second $2 million lottery prize, after winning the first one several years ago.

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'What we did was clumsy': Hear what Biden told Macron

President Joe Biden told French President Emmanuel Macron that France was an important friend and said the US was "clumsy" in the way the submarine deal with Australia that led to Canberra bailing on a deal with France was handled.

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Gunshots rang out as St. Louis mayor was discussing gun violence prevention. She didn't flinch

Gunshots rang out Friday as St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones was discussing gun violence prevention during a news conference -- and she did not flinch.

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A Mormon church, its bishop and a contractor ordered to pay nearly $1 million for making children work without pay for years

A federal judge in Utah ordered the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) and two of its affiliates to pay nearly $1 million for allegedly violating child labor laws when they employed minors on a ranch without paying them for years.

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UFC 267: How to watch two blockbuster titles fights

UFC 267 is looking to be must-see viewing for fight fans.

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Putin is strangling journalism with 'foreign agents' law, says Nobel-winning Russian editor

Friday is the cruelest day for Russia's opposition. In small, overheated flats, coffee houses and newsrooms, journalists hover over their screens waiting to see if the Motherland has painted them with a stigma close to "traitor."

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Here's what we can expect from the G20 summit today



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Friday, 29 October 2021

US is deeply skeptical and considering taking tougher action as Iran says it will return to nuclear talks

US officials are highly skeptical that renewed talks over the Iran nuclear deal will yield the desired results and are actively discussing imposing penalties on Tehran as President Joe Biden prepares to meet with key allies on the margins of the G20 to chart a path forward.

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Vaccination protects against Covid-19 more strongly than previous infection does, CDC study finds

Vaccination protects people against coronavirus infection much better than previous infection does, a team of researchers led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.

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See Biden's meeting with Pope Francis inside Vatican

President Biden, the United States' second Catholic president, met Pope Francis at the Vatican. They were expected to discuss climate change, migration and income inequality, among other issues.

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Indian actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies aged 46 after suffering cardiac arrest

Indian actor Puneeth Rajkumar has died aged 46 after suffering cardiac arrest on Friday, according to a statement from Vikram Hospital in the city of Bangalore.

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Big Oil is crushing it as oil prices boom

Profits soared at the nation's two largest oil companies, as ExxonMobil and Chevron both benefited from the recent run-up in oil prices.

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What White parents and Black teens can learn from Colin Kaepernick

As an elder millennial I grew up with Boomer generation Black parents whose horizons for "making it" in a White world included obtaining a college degree, getting a stable, professional-class job and having a 401K.

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USPS agrees to provide daily election mail reports to Virginia Democrats after lawsuit claiming delays

The US Postal Service has agreed to provide the Democratic Party of Virginia with a daily report detailing how it has handled election-related mail as part of a lawsuit Democrats filed against the federal agency alleging that thousands of absentee ballots and applications from general registrars failed to be processed and scanned in a timely manner to get them to voters.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez are expecting twins

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez are expecting twins, the pair announced on social media.

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Apple sounds a $6 billion holiday season warning

What will dominate this holiday shopping season: Huge demand, as shoppers use pent-up savings to splurge, or supply chain problems leading to empty shelves and presents on back order?

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Obama returns to the world stage to boost Biden and reassure leaders after four years of Trump

Barack Obama is headed to next week's big climate conference in Glasgow to try and convince the world that America is more about Joe Biden than Donald Trump.

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'Rust' armorer says she doesn't know how live ammo got on set, according to attorneys

The gun supervisor for the film "Rust," on which a crew member was killed after a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin went off during rehearsal, has no idea where the real bullet came from, she says.

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France summons captain of seized British fishing boat to court as UK warns 'two can play that game'

The captain of a British fishing trawler detained in France was ordered to appear before a French court over allegations of illegal fishing, as the war of words between the two countries over post-Brexit fishing rights escalated on Friday.

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Boston University's largest fraternity suspended as it faces a sexual assault investigation

In the wake of a sexual assault investigation, the largest fraternity at Boston University has been suspended after breaking a moratorium on all activities that was imposed by the Dean of Students, the university said.

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DC-Baltimore region braces for tidal flooding that could be the worst in two decades

A powerful storm in the Washington DC-Baltimore area could cause significant tidal flooding over the next two days, according to forecasters.

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Golden State Warriors lose unbeaten record as Ja Morant puts on a show for the Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies ended the Golden State Warriors' unbeaten start to the season with a 104-101 overtime win thanks in large part to another box office performance from Ja Morant.

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'Hurt my whole soul': Juror describes trauma of watching video of Floyd's murder

Months after convicting the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered George Floyd, jurors describe a shared realization about Chauvin's failure to provide lifesaving support for Floyd.

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Blind man sees after 40 years thanks to breakthrough treatment

A first-of-its-kind treatment from GenSight Biologics partially restored a blind patient's vision by combining gene therapy with specialized goggles.

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'Really frightening': Former Fox reporter reacts to Tucker Carlson's new series

Former Fox News chief political correspondent Carl Cameron sounds the alarm on Tucker Carlson's new series for Fox Nation about the January 6 Capitol riot.

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American woman who assisted Bali 'suitcase' murder released from jail

An American woman jailed in 2015 with her boyfriend for murdering her mother and stuffing the remains in a suitcase on the Indonesian island of Bali was released from prison on Friday after serving a chunk of her 10-year sentence.

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England could become the first country to prescribe e-cigarettes

Health regulators in England have paved the way for e-cigarettes to be prescribed by doctors for the first time in any country to help people stop smoking tobacco, Britain's health ministry said on Friday.

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Democrats fight one another in Washington as Americans struggle



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Why Biden's historically low approval ratings matter

President Joe Biden's approval rating has taken a tumble since his first days in office -- to the second-worst of any recent president during this point in his first term. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza explains why Biden's numbers are so low, and what this could mean for Democrats in 2022.

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Why Chinese influencers are flocking to a Costco in Shanghai (and no, it's not for the discounts)

A girl wearing a green varsity jacket sits with her feet up inside a shopping cart in an empty parking lot; a group of friends in sunglasses hold up pizzas and cokes; another girl in a baseball cap poses on a lawn at dusk, looking back at her long shadow on the grass.

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Thursday, 28 October 2021

A thousand people were summoned for jury duty in the trial for Ahmaud Arbery's killing. Less than half showed up

It's been nearly two weeks since jury selection began in the trial of the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery, and of the thousand people summoned for jury duty, less than half have turned up.

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Florida politician says she's received death threats after rebuking top health official for not wearing a mask

A Florida state senator said Thursday she has been receiving death threats for speaking out about the state's top medical official's refusal to wear a mask during a meeting at her legislative office, even after she informed him she's battling cancer.

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DeSantis announces new lawsuit against Biden administration over vaccine mandate requirement for federal contractors

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced the state has officially filed a new lawsuit in Tampa against the Biden administration over the President's order imposing a vaccine mandate on federal contractors, set to take effect December 8.

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Widow of Olympian gives birth to his child 15 months after his death

Ellidy Pullin, the partner of Australian Olympic snowboarder Alex "Chumpy" Pullin, has given birth to their daughter 15 months after his death last year.

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Amazon slaps a $9.95 fee on Whole Foods deliveries, and Walmart pounces

Whole Foods shoppers may have received a shock this week if they noticed a new $9.95 delivery fee on orders placed through Amazon Prime.

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Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema re-enact Ted Lasso 'biscuits with the boss'

Sen. Mitt Romney laced up his boots and put on his best Ted Lasso for Halloween, fake mustache and all.

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Facebook changes its company name to reflect its future ambitions



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Complaint alleging sex crime filed against Andrew Cuomo

A misdemeanor complaint alleging a sex crime has been filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned from his post after multiple women came forward alleging inappropriate touching.

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CNN sits down with jurors of Derek Chauvin trial

Don Lemon discusses his exclusive interview with the jurors of the Derek Chauvin trial and if race played a part in their deliberation.

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Ava DuVernay says a microaggression changed how she dresses

Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour about her new Colin Kaepernick series and a microaggression that changed the way she dresses.

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Flight organizer convicted in crash that caused death of soccer star Emiliano Sala

David Henderson, who organized the flight that crashed and left soccer player Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson dead, has been found guilty of endangering the safety of the aircraft, Cardiff Crown Court confirmed to CNN on Thursday.

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Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Tsai Ing-wen confirms US troops are training military on island and says threat from China increasing 'every day'



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China hypersonic test 'very close' to Sputnik moment, top US general says

The top US general said China's test of a hypersonic weapon over the summer was "very concerning" and that "it has all of our attention."

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These World Heritage Forests have gone from removing carbon from the atmosphere to emitting it

Human activity and climate change-fueled disasters have turned 10 of the planet's internationally recognized forests, also known as World Heritage sites, from carbon absorbers into carbon emitters, researchers have found.

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Did Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner crash John McCain's funeral or not?

There's a bombshell revelation in Meghan McCain's new tell-all memoir regarding her father's funeral and the presence of Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.

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Elon Musk used government money to build Tesla. But he fears a tax on billionaires

Think of the billionaire tax as the Tesla solution to Democrats' search for revenue to pay for their expansion of the social safety net ... if only they can convince Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat.

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Thousands of dead sea creatures are washing up on UK beaches

British environmental watchdogs have launched an investigation after thousands of dead sea creatures washed up on beaches in North East England.

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'Rust' assistant director did not check all the rounds in the gun before deadly shooting: affidavit



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Early Facebook investor blames major advertisers for 'turning a blind eye' to Facebook's problems

Venture capitalist Roger McNamee says Corporate America shares blame for the troubles that exist today at Facebook.

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Trump's 2020 fantasy is already influencing 2022

There are multiple major developments on stories we've spent a lot of time covering in What Matters.

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Here's why Joe Biden's economy is heading in the wrong direction

From supply chain chaos to worker shortages, America's economic recovery ran into some serious challenges in the third quarter of the year.

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Mom and her boyfriend face charges after 3 children found abandoned in a Texas apartment with another child's remains

A Texas mother and her boyfriend have been charged after authorities found three young siblings abandoned in a home along with the decaying body of their brother, police said Tuesday.

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Elizabeth Holmes trial hit by new concern: losing too many jurors

The high-profile trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was delayed multiple times before kicking off last month. Now there are questions about whether there will be enough jurors to get through the second half of the trial.

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Queen Elizabeth II will skip COP26 entirely, days after overnight hospital stay



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Shiba inu coin price hits a new record as Robinhood petition gains popularity

Shiba inu coin soared to a new record on Wednesday, capping a surge of over 60,000,000% over the past year.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell remains steadfast on not releasing more from Washington Football Team investigation

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has doubled-down on his stance to not release more information from the Washington Football Team (WFT) investigation.

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'We live in fear:' Daughter of former Saudi official says kingdom attempted to lure her to consulate in Istanbul

The daughter of a former top Saudi intelligence official has told CNN that representatives of the Saudi government attempted to lure her to the same consulate where Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in Istanbul, as part of a series of threats against her and her family.

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With 100 days until the Winter Olympics, Beijing races to control growing Covid outbreak



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Election officials targeted by Trump speak up

Officials and aides in secretary of state offices targeted by former President Donald Trump in his attack on last year's election results told CNN about living in constant terror and shared voicemails detailing the threats they have received. CNN's Sara Murray reports.

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What is COP26 and can it avert a climate catastrophe?

World leaders are gathering for a crucial climate summit known as COP26 in Glasgow, UK. COP stands for the "Conference of the Parties," and, organized by the United Nations, there have been 25 of them since the first in 1995. Some have been productive, others bitterly disappointing. Here's what you need to know.

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Brazilian commission votes in favor of recommending criminal charges against Bolsonaro

A Brazilian commission investigating the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has voted in favor of charges against President Jair Bolsonaro, among others.

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NYT journalist explains why she thinks Zuckerberg will no longer be Facebook CEO

New York Times journalist Kara Swisher and CNN's Anderson Cooper discuss Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his future at the company.

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Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Queen Elizabeth II carries out first official engagements a week after overnight hospital stay

Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her first official engagements, virtually, from Windsor Castle since spending a night in hospital and canceling a trip to Northern Ireland last week.

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Elon Musk is now worth more than ExxonMobil

Elon Musk is rapidly approaching a net worth of $300 billion, as Tesla's market cap soars past $1 trillion. That's enough to surpass one of his biggest rivals: ExxonMobil.

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NASA discovers first possible planet outside our galaxy

Scientists may have detected signs of a planet transiting a star outside of the Milky Way, in what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.

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The $3.50 go-anywhere ticket to fight climate change

You wake up in suburban Innsbruck, the snowcapped peaks of the Austrian Tyrol glistening in the distance. After breakfast you hop a tram to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station and climb aboard an Austrian Railways ÖBB Railjet bound for Vienna.

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Nor'easter lashes East Coast



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Ten years on, is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner still more dream than nightmare?

Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson once said, "If your dreams don't scare you, they are too small." He wasn't referring to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that his airline operates, but it easily applies.

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It's not just carbon emissions. Human failures are ruining the climate too

In a few days' time world leaders will meet at the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland. There, they will get a rare and precious opportunity not only to combat global warming, but also to acknowledge -- and make a commitment to fight -- the interconnected crises of climate change and social and racial injustice. Will they take it?

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Unexpected result that wasn't reported to health authority leads to questions about Wuhan lab

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says it funded an experiment in Wuhan that unexpectedly strengthened a non-Covid-19 virus in mice. CNN's Kristen Holmes has the details.

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'Rust' crew members reportedly used guns with live ammunition hours before deadly shooting on set

Crew members on the set of "Rust" used guns with live ammunition and engaged in a pastime called "plinking" hours before Halyna Hutchins was killed, founder and CEO of The Wrap, Sharon Waxman, told CNN's Don Lemon Monday night, citing information from an individual with knowledge of the set.

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Japan's royal 'superfans' undeterred by Princess Mako's low-key wedding

As royal weddings go, the marriage between Japan's now-former Princess Mako and her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, was remarkably low-key.

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Sudan's military dissolves transitional government in coup

Sudan's military dissolved its power-sharing government and declared a state of emergency Monday, catapulting the country into its biggest political crisis in its two-year-old transition.

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These gigantic mines may explain how challenging it is to end use of coal

Ending the use of coal is among the stated objectives of the COP26 climate summit but, in Australia, the export industry is booming. The world's second-largest coal seller is raking in profits amid a global energy crunch. CNN's Anna Coren looks at the country's mining industry and its impact on climate change.

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Ex-UK PM: Boris Johnson's COP26 success depends on finding these answers

CNN's Bianca Nobilo speaks with former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a longtime advocate for smart climate policy, on the 'two sticking points' facing world leaders at the upcoming UN climate conference.

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ER nurses who met during pandemic get engaged in epic proposal

Two Georgia ER nurses who met and fell in love during the Covid-19 pandemic got engaged in an epic surprise atop their hospital's helipad.

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'Only God can help': people' lives at risk as gangs prevent hospitals from getting fuel

CNN's Matt Rivers reports on the dire situation in Haiti where powerful gangs are preventing hospitals from getting the fuel they need to power generators, but Haitian lives at risk.

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Evergrande and these Chinese real estate developers are already in trouble

China's real estate crisis isn't showing any sign of letting up.

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NYPD officers face questions about Eric Garner's death in rare judicial inquiry

Eric Garner's mother and other police reform advocates have begun questioning New York Police Department officers in court as part of a judicial inquiry on issues surrounding her son's death, pressing them on topics ranging from erroneously charging Garner with felony cigarette tax evasion to texting a colleague shortly after Garner's death that, "It's not a big deal."

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Amid a cascade of crises, Haiti's fuel shortage could be the worst

An eerie silence lingers over Hospital Universitaire de la Paix in the Delmas neighborhood of Port-au-Prince.

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Putin's army of hackers are targeting America

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his army of hackers are once again targeting America. CNN's Brian Todd has more.

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Critics pounce on PM for bumping interpreter out of the way

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern literally bumps a sign language interpreter out of the picture. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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The zero-waste 'Greenhouse' is providing a blueprint for future homes

In the heart of Melbourne, Australia, lies an 87-square-meter, three-story, two-bedroom and one-bathroom house. That may sound like a real estate advert, but it could be the home of the future.

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Monday, 25 October 2021

Biden's refusal of executive privilege claim ignites new firestorm with Trump

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are locked in an extraordinary and escalating clash that has profound political consequences now and into 2024.

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Japan's Princess Mako marries non-royal boyfriend in subdued ceremony

Japan's Princess Mako has married her non-royal college sweetheart Kei Komuro in a subdued ceremony, formally marking her departure from the royal family.

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New Jersey and New York issue states of emergency ahead of nor'easter

The governors of New Jersey and New York have each issued a state of emergency in advance of an anticipated nor'easter this week.

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Sailing ship captures a narco sub

Consider it a win for 18th century technology over late 20th century criminal innovation.

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John Wayne Gacy victim identified through DNA from tooth

Francis Wayne Alexander's remains were found more than 40 years ago in the crawl space of infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy's home.

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Cyclist survives attack by 500-pound bear

A cyclist lived to tell his tale after a bear attacked him while riding alone in Cantwell, Alaska.

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2 killed and officer among 4 injured in US mall shooting, police say

Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire Monday at an Idaho mall, according to Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee.

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The military has taken over in Sudan. Here's what happened

Sudan has descended into crisis after the military dissolved the country's power-sharing government and declared a state of emergency on Monday.

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The Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs as Tesla stock electrifies

Wall Street is brushing off concerns about Facebook. The Dow and S&P 500 both hit record highs Monday — while Tesla shares soared to a new all-time peak above $1,000 and sending the company's market share past the $1 trillion level.

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Extreme couponers sent to prison in $31.8 million fraud scheme

The FBI is revealing new details about a $31.8 million counterfeit coupon scheme that landed a Virginia Beach couple in prison for nearly 20 years, combined.

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China celebrates 50 years of being in the UN -- and it's determined to keep Taiwan out

Fifty years ago today, representatives from around the world convened at the United Nations headquarters in New York for a history-shifting vote.

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'Brother, come on!': Obama mocks GOP candidate for attending 'Stop the Steal' rally

While campaigning for the incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) in Newark, former President Barack Obama takes aim at Republican gubernatorial challenger Jack Ciattarelli's excuse for attending a "Stop the Steal" event.

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Facebook oversight board member on need for transparency

CNN's Brian Stelter talks to Facebook oversight board member Suzanne Nossel about the need for more transparency at the social media giant.

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Australian Open: Unvaccinated players can compete after quarantine -- report

Unvaccinated athletes will be able to take part in next year's Australian Open after undergoing 14 days of quarantine, the WTA Tour has told its players, according to an email leaked to U.S. media.

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NBA: Protesters show support for Irving's vaccine stance ahead of Nets game

Protesters scaled barricades and pushed toward the doors of the Brooklyn Nets' home arena on Sunday in support of NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, who cannot join the team as he has chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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China says it will cut fossil fuel consumption to 20% by 2060

China plans to cut its reliance on fossil fuels to below 20% by 2060, according to a cabinet document published in state media Sunday.

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Australia plans to force parental consent for minors on social media

Australia plans to make social media companies obtain parental consent for users under the age of 16 and is threatening fines of up to 10 million Australian dollars ($7.5 million) for internet platforms which fail to comply, under draft legislation published on Monday.

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Shiba inu coin, a meme cryptocurrency, hits all-time high

The parody cryptocurrency shiba inu coin just climbed to an all-time high and is one of the biggest digital currencies by market value.

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Sunday, 24 October 2021

Sydney mayor has plans for a swimmable harbor

Clover Moore, the lord mayor of Sydney, has presented an ambitious plan that imagines the city's legendary harbor as a swimming pool.

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Indian captain Kohli vows to rectify mistakes after T20 World Cup loss to Pakistan

India captain Virat Kohli denied his team underestimated Pakistan in Sunday's high-profile Twenty20 World Cup contest and said they know what went wrong in the thumping by their arch-rivals.

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Atlanta Child Murders victim receives headstone more than 40 years after his death

The body of a boy murdered during a series of killings that menaced Atlanta has rested in an unmarked grave on a grassy knoll roughly 56 miles southwest of the city for more than 40 years.

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Ed Sheeran says he tested positive for Covid-19

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran announced on Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Liverpool defeats Manchester United 5-0



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Trump pick's messy personal life worries Senate Republicans desperate to hold on to Pennsylvania seat

Sean Parnell may have the backing of former President Donald Trump, but the Pennsylvania Republican also has significant personal baggage that is raising concerns about the GOP's ability to hold one of the most competitive Senate seats in the country next year.

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2 children were killed and 8 other people injured when a car lost control at Texas drag race

Two young boys were killed Saturday afternoon in Kerrville, Texas, after a vehicle taking part in a drag racing event lost control and struck spectators, police said.

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Fresh Ethiopian air force strikes hit Tigray region

The Ethiopian government's air force carried out two air strikes in the northern region of Tigray, government spokesperson Legese Tulu told CNN Sunday.

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Pope Francis compares Libyan centers to 'concentration camps'

Pope Francis has likened migrant detention centers in Libya to "concentration camps" and called on the international community to intervene in a worsening migrant situation in the central Mediterranean region.

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Kobe Bryant's wife learned about the basketball legend's death from social media posts, testimony shows

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant, said she learned about the basketball star's death when social media notifications began showing up on her phone -- hours before she got the official confirmation from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

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As the Ahmaud Arbery trial starts, activists from across the country are showing up to support him and his family

"I love my people! I love my Black people!" said Marcus Arbery, Sr. this week as he neared the steps of the Glynn County Superior Court in Brunswick, Georgia, during jury selection proceedings in the trial against the three men charged in the killing of his 25-year-old son Ahmaud Arbery in coastal Georgia in February 2020.

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The many lives of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon has had his hand in a lot of things. He served in the US Navy for seven years before he went on to join the investment bank Goldman Sachs, the right-wing media outlet Breitbart, the 2016 Trump campaign and the White House -- until former President Donald Trump fired him in 2017.

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Assistant director on 'Rust' was subject of complaints dating back to 2019



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No, your kid probably shouldn't watch 'Squid Game'

As fascination with Netflix's "Squid Game" grips the world, doctors have a word of advice for parents: Don't let your kids watch.

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Slain Kenyan Olympian Agnes Tirop buried in her home village

Slain long-distance Olympic runner Agnes Tirop, a rising star in Kenya's highly competitive athletics scene, was buried on Saturday at a funeral attended by over 1,000 mourners.

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With Brian Laundrie dead, here's where else authorities could look for answers on what happened to Gabby Petito

Brian Laundrie, who authorities had said could help fill in at least some of the blanks about what Gabby Petito's final days looked like, has been confirmed dead.

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Everest's 100 years of destiny and death on the roof the world

It's a fact every school child knows: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.

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Containers ablaze on cargo ship off British Columbia

A fire broke out on Saturday on containers on a cargo ship carrying mining chemicals off British Columbia, and the Canadian Coast Guard said it is working with the U.S. Coast Guard to assess the situation, including environmental hazards.

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Hundreds mourn cinematographer Halyna Hutchins as investigation into film set shooting continues

A candlelight vigil for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins brought out hundreds of mourners Saturday evening in New Mexico, where she was killed when actor and producer Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on a film set Thursday.

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One dead, five injured in Uganda blast amid heightened terror threat

One person has died and five others were injured after an explosion in Uganda's capital Kampala, the country's President Yoweri Museveni said in a tweet Sunday.

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Preliminary 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan's northeastern coast

A 6.5-magnitude quake has struck Taiwan, according to preliminary data from the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

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How Puerto Rico became the most vaccinated place in America

A member of a scientific coalition advising Puerto Rico's government on the coronavirus pandemic recently joked about the island's high Covid-19 vaccination rate, attributing it to the proliferation of drug store chains on the island.

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Netflix launches a 'Palestinian Stories' collection featuring award-winning films

Netflix has released a film collection dedicated to sharing Palestinian stories in a move a Palestinian filmmaker is calling "bold."

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Saturday, 23 October 2021

This family has 3 daughters born on August 25, and they're not triplets or twins

For three of the past six years, Kristin Lammert has spent August 25 in a delivery room.

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Iranian governor slapped in the face during public speech

An event introducing a newly appointed Iranian governor was dramatically interrupted Saturday after a man walked on stage and slapped him in the face.

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Not everyone approves of this princess' wedding. She's going ahead with it anyway

It had all the makings of a modern royal fairytale: the marriage of an aspiring lawyer to a real-life princess who was prepared to leave her Tokyo palace for a new life in New York.

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Turkey's president has ordered 10 ambassadors to be declared 'persona non grata' for backing jailed activist

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the ambassadors of 10 countries, including the U.S., France, and Germany, be declared "persona non grata" after calling for the release of jailed Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala.

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White House takes unprecedented steps to allow private citizens to sponsor Afghan refugees

The Biden administration is taking an unprecedented step to resettle the 55,600 Afghan evacuees from the US military bases where they've been living for weeks and into permanent homes, an official leading the effort told CNN.

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California's shipping gridlock is stunning compared to two years ago



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Russia and China hold first joint patrol in the western Pacific, Russian defense ministry says

Russian and Chinese warships have conducted the first ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

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Austrian government proposes law to legalize assisted suicide

Austria's federal government has submitted a draft law to make assisted suicide for seriously ill adults legal, the federal chancellery said in a statement on Saturday.

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Nicole Kidman joins Daniel Craig in donating to 'walking dads' charity effort

Australian actress Nicole Kidman has matched Daniel Craig's £10,000 ($13,760) donation to three British fathers, who have completed a 300-mile walk for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives.

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Visualizing California's stunning shipping gridlock

Cargo ships are literally circling off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, waiting to offload critical household goods and manufacturing supplies.

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Vikings explored the Americas long before Christopher Columbus

Life is a series of mysteries.

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Actor Richard Gere summoned to testify against right-wing leader Matteo Salvini in Sicily migrant case

The leader of the Italy's right-leaning Lega party, Matteo Salvini, lashed out at the start of his trial for the alleged kidnapping of 147 migrants while he was interior minister.  

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Biden escapes his White House 'gilded cage' at a faster pace than Trump



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Colin Powell's love story started with an accidental date -- and lasted six decades

From the streets of New York to the Vietnam battlefields and the power corridors of Washington, Colin Powell broke racial barriers to become one of the nation's top diplomats.

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Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060

Saudi Arabia's crown prince said on Saturday that the world's top oil exporter aims to reach zero-net emissions by 2060 and will more than double its annual target to reduce carbon emissions.

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Mystery of exotic infectious disease traced to aromatherapy room spray

It was a mystery by any definition of the word -- a rare tropical infection that had sickened people in the decidedly non-tropical states of Minnesota and Kansas, as well as Texas. The first patient to get sick, in Kansas in March, died.

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The manhunt for Brian Laundrie is over. But several big questions remain

The discovery of Brian Laundrie's remains this week ends a manhunt that had gripped the country for weeks as investigators searched a Florida nature reserve for the 23-year-old, who returned home last month from a road trip without his fiancée, Gabby Petito.

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Adele makes record-breaking return to UK chart top spot with new single

Adele has returned to the top spot of the UK charts and broken the national record for most streams in a week, with her new single "Easy on Me."

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo helped redefine El Clasico, but will the world still watch without either?

At the absolute peak of their rivalry, El Clasico often seemed more about Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi than it did Real Madrid vs. Barcelona.

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It's proving difficult to find a jury in the trial for Ahmaud Arbery's killing. Potential jurors either know the case well, know the defendants or are scared

Finding jurors to sit in the trial for the three men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's killing is proving difficult in the Glynn County, Georgia, courtroom where jury selection began this week.

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Muhammad Ali's grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, carries the torch for the legendary boxing name

Nico Ali Walsh used to wear a jacket to cover the tattoo on his forearm to avoid drawing attention to it.

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Florida's palm trees could become the next victim of the climate crisis

When you think of Florida, beaches and palm trees come to mind. But what if those palm trees were slowly replaced with other trees? That could happen over time because of climate change, and communities in South Florida are trying to save the world from the climate crisis, one tree at a time.

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You might already be following the Mediterranean diet with these easy food swaps

The Mediterranean diet has been an expert-recommended way of eating since it was first introduced in the 1990s, but it still holds its own with newer, trendier eating plans. And if you're moving into plant-based eating and flexitarian eating, you might be following the Mediterranean diet already without realizing it.

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Friday, 22 October 2021

Migrants arrested at Texas border being jailed without legal aid

With the recent surge in arrest of migrants at the Texas border, many migrants are being jailed without formal charges and going weeks without legal aid. CNN's Rosa Flores has more.

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Police officer promises to make teen's life a 'living f****** hell'

An Aurora police officer is on administrative leave after being reported for misconduct by another officer for yelling and cursing at a teenage girl during a traffic stop.

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Five UK police officers shared violent sexual images in relation to Sarah Everard's murder, watchdog says

Five British police officers will face misconduct action over social media messages sent in relation to Sarah Everard, who was raped and murdered by a serving police officer, the UK's police watchdog said Friday.

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Israel labels six Palestinian civil society groups 'terrorist'

Israel's government has declared six Palestinian civil society groups supported by the international community as terrorist organizations, prompting dismay among human rights campaigners.

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Video captures apparent Russian satellite plummeting to Earth

Experts say the fireball, captured on video across the Midwest, was likely a failed Russian satellite.

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We now know the moment domesticated horses changed the course of human history

The domestication of horses changed the course of human history, but scientists have tried to figure out when and where this crucial event happened for years. Now, new genetic evidence suggests horses were first domesticated 4,200 years ago.

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Surveillance video shows Marine verteran stop armed robbery

A Marine veteran is gaining attention after surveillance video showed him disarm an armed robber at an Arizona gas station. CNN affiliate KNXV reports.

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Giuliani ally Lev Parnas convicted on campaign finance charges

Rudy Giuliani's former associate Lev Parnas was convicted on six counts related to "influence buying" campaign finance schemes.

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Timeline of Brian Laundrie's disappearance still doesn't jibe among authorities

Now that the remains of Brian Laundrie have been positively identified by authorities, there are still lingering questions as to why, how and even when he disappeared in the days after his fiancée, Gabby Petito, was reported missing.

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Is the global recovery at risk?

Supply chain bottlenecks are weighing on economic growth in Europe. The same problem is hitting China as it battles an energy crunch and concerns about its huge real estate sector. And in the United States, factories can't produce as much as they'd like due to shortages of workers.

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Director of photography killed and movie director injured after Alec Baldwin discharged prop firearm on movie set



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More than 200 deaths reported in India and Nepal following heavy rainfall and flooding

The death toll from flooding and landslides in Nepal rose to 104 on Friday after 27 more deaths were reported since Wednesday evening, Phanindra Mani Pokharel, a spokesperson for Nepal's ministry of home affairs, said on Friday morning.

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Some elephants are evolving to have no tusks as a response to brutal poaching

An elephant's tusks are among its defining features -- they help the animal lift heavy branches, topple trees, strip bark, fight, and dig holes for water and minerals.

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If Democrats win in Virginia, they should thank Donald Trump

President Joe Biden is not a popular politician at this point in his presidency. This is even true in Virginia, a state he won by 10 points last year, where his net approval rating (approval - disapproval) is under water.

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Justice Clarence Thomas: the Supreme Court's influencer

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took his seat on the far end of the bench in 1991 feeling -- he once said -- "beat up" by the workload. A bitter confirmation battle marked by allegations of sexual harassment by Anita Hill was over, but liberals still lamented the fact that a 43-year-old conservative would take the place of retired civil rights icon Justice Thurgood Marshall.

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Who was Halyna Hutchins? Tributes paid to director of photography killed by prop gun

The film industry has been left shocked and in mourning after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set when actor and producer Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm.

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CNN meteorologist explains how climate change threatens global security

The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on climate change has identified a link between climate change and migration. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam explains which disasters lead to more migration.

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Duran Duran drop their 15th album, four decades after making their debut

When British pop band Duran Duran made their debut, they did not know how long they would last. But 40 years on, the new wave group are still going strong, releasing their 15th studio album, "Future Past", on Friday.

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Lewis Hamilton on being 'the greatest you can be' and the lessons he learned from Tom Brady

With 100 race wins and seven world championships to his name so far, Lewis Hamilton can arguably claim to be the greatest Formula One driver in history.

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A notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains could answer some key questions, experts say

Many questions remain unanswered following the death of Brian Laundrie. But crime experts say the notebook found near his remains in a Florida nature reserve park may shed some light on the circumstances of his disappearance and the violent death of his fiancée Gabby Petito.

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How Jill Biden reacted when she heard free community college had been dropped from bill

During a town hall in Baltimore, President Joe Biden spoke with CNN's Anderson Cooper about the moment Jill Biden reacted when tuition-free community college was dropped from the bill to expand the social safety net.

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The NBA is caught once again between free speech and the lucrative Chinese market

Not for the first time, the NBA is in hot water with China.

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See volcano erupt in Japan

Japan's Mount Aso erupted throwing ash more than two miles into the sky as local citizens are warned of a secondary eruption.

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Thursday, 21 October 2021

6 takeaways from Joe Biden's CNN town hall

President Joe Biden spent 90 minutes Thursday night answering questions from CNN's Anderson Cooper as well as a town hall audience on a wide variety of topics from the fate of his domestic agenda to supply chain issues and the timeline of vaccine distribution for kids.

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Biden vows to protect Taiwan in event of Chinese attack

President Joe Biden said Thursday the US was committed to coming to Taiwan's defense if it comes under attack from China -- a stance that seems in opposition to America's stated policy of "strategic ambiguity."

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Investigators finally release cause of death for Yosemite hiking family

The mystery behind the deaths of a couple, their baby daughter and the family dog, who were found on a hiking trail near Yosemite National Park in August, has come to an end.

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This might just look like grass, but it has the power to absorb a load of carbon emissions

Forests have long been celebrated as the natural heroes in the fight against the climate crisis. They are so good at absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, a consortium of environmental groups are calling on the world to plant one trillion trees over the next decade.

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Violence over Italy's strict Covid pass has ignited a national debate about fascism

Down a narrow, winding street in central Rome, golden cobblestones shine out from the footpath in front of homes, etched with the words: "Deportata Auschwitz" ("deported to Auschwitz").

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'Rust' crew member dead after shooting incident involving Alec Baldwin

A female crew member has died and another injured following an accident involving a prop firearm on the New Mexico set of the film "Rust," according to a law enforcement statement provided to CNN.

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More than half of Australia's population is now 'living with Covid.' The rest are still some way off

At midnight, Australia's second-largest state emerged from what some experts and local media called the world's longest lockdown.

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Biden reveals key senator's demands on taxes

President Joe Biden and CNN's Anderson Cooper discuss Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's stance on issues around the President's plan.

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Teacher put on leave for video of her imitating Native American dance

Video that appears to be taken by a student in Riverside, California shows a teacher imitating a Native American dance to teach trigonometry. The district has placed her on leave while it conducts an investigation.

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'I obey time': The artist who spent three decades on a single painting

It was the late 1980s when South Korean artist Myonghi Kang began work on her painting "Le temps des camélias" ("The Time of Camellias"). Living in Paris' 19th arrondissement at the time, she would periodically revisit the then-vertical canvas to add strokes of color or floral forms.

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New details of what was found with remains of Brian Laundrie

The FBI's Denver office said that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, the man who went missing last month. The FBI said dental records confirmed the identification. CNN's Randi Kaye reports.

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Federal Reserve is banning officials from buying individual stocks and restricting active trading

The Federal Reserve announced new trading rules on Thursday following a controversy over trades made by senior officials.

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Lebanese people cry for justice over Beirut blast

Lebanon is paralyzed, again. The judge leading the investigation into the August 2020 port blast has become a lightning rod for Lebanon's mounting tensions. Lives have already been lost in the dispute, which goes to the very heart, CNN's Ben Wedeman reports, of Lebanon's future.

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Black girl was arrested at school in Hawaii over drawing that upset a parent

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii is demanding policy changes after a 10-year-old Black girl was arrested at school over a drawing linked to a "run of the mill" dispute among children.

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Federal judge rules detention of Guantanamo detainee is unlawful

A federal judge ruled that the detention of one of the 39 detainees being held at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay is unlawful, according to the detainee's lawyer.

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Facebook kept its own oversight board in the dark on program for VIP users

Facebook failed to provide crucial details about its "Cross-Check" program that reportedly shielded millions of VIP users from the social media platform's normal content moderation rules, according to the company's oversight board.

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Parents of 6-year-old girl killed on amusement park ride file wrongful death suit

The parents of a 6-year-old who died on a free-fall ride at a Colorado amusement park in September have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the park, according to their attorney.

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Man charged with murdering UK lawmaker David Amess

A man has been charged with the murder of MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death in his constituency east of London last week, prosecutors in the United Kingdom said on Thursday.

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WeWork is going finally public. A lot has changed

When WeWork's plans for a blockbuster initial public offering imploded in 2019, the company became a poster child for the excesses of venture capital and startup culture in the post-2008 era.

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Netflix made a mess of the Dave Chappelle controversy. It's a crisis of Netflix's own making

The Dave Chappelle comedy special, "The Closer," has thrust Netflix into its biggest crisis ever. It's a mess of the company's own making.

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Biden sees American credibility on the line as he races to lock down climate action ahead of Glasgow

President Joe Biden wanted the stakes to be perfectly clear when he sat down with nine liberal Democrats in the Oval Office Tuesday to discuss ongoing legislative negotiations.

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South Korea fails to put dummy satellite into orbit

South Korea failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit on Thursday after the first launch of its domestically developed three-stage Nuri rocket, the country's President Moon Jae-in announced on Thursday.

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The company behind Dove and Ben & Jerry's is hiking prices

Unilever is hiking prices to cope with soaring supply chain costs and expects inflation to accelerate into next year.

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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Netflix employees are staging a walkout amid Dave Chappelle controversy

Approximately 65 demonstrators, including Netflix employees and supporters of the transgender community, protested outside of the company's offices in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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Dave Chappelle insulted another audience no one mentions

Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special may have attracted a barrage of criticism from the LGBTQ community, but there is another group that he has offended that no one mentions:

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2 people were killed and 8 children injured after Amish family's buggy was rear-ended

A couple was killed and their eight children were injured after the family's Amish horse-drawn buggy was rear-ended Sunday night in central Virginia, State Police spokesperson Corinne Geller told CNN in a statement.

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Report warns of climate change's 'code red' impact on health

A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is only getting worse.

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New Zealand and United Kingdom seal free trade deal

The United Kingdom and New Zealand announced a free trade agreement Wednesday as Britain continues to strike economic relationships after its departure from the European Union.

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Raskin scolds Gaetz after grilling him on Trump's election lies

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) got into a contentious exchange with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) over former President Trump's lies about the 2020 election at a rules committee hearing.

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Conor McGregor: MMA fighter accused of unprovoked attack by Italian DJ

An Italian DJ claims he suffered a number of injuries following an alleged altercation with MMA fighter Conor McGregor.

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Texas GOP consolidates power in new congressional maps as Senate again fails to act on voting rights

With Texas Republicans bolstering their congressional majorities in new maps they approved this week, Senate Republicans in Washington, DC, on Wednesday blocked yet another voting rights bill that would crack down on those kinds of gerrymanders.

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NYC mayor 'troubled' by video showing unmasked officers forcibly removing masked subway commuter

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday he was "troubled" by a video showing two unmasked NYPD officers removing a masked commuter from a subway station this week, and he said he expects discipline for the officers involved.

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Escape from Kabul: Inside the volunteer effort by US troops to rescue their families from Afghanistan

An hour after a suicide bomb exploded outside the Kabul airport on August 26, killing 13 US service members and scores of Afghan civilians, Fahim Masoud, a US military intelligence officer, made a frantic call to his sister.

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Jill Biden speaks candidly about being a first lady

First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday spoke candidly about her new life, lamenting the enormous pressure a first lady can face.

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Items belonging to Brian Laundrie found near Florida trail he frequented, family attorney says

Investigators searching for Brian Laundrie, the missing fiancé of Gabby Petito, found "some articles" of his off a trail that he frequented at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near his family's home in Florida on Wednesday, family attorney Steven Bertolino said.

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Fresh airstrikes hit capital of Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region

The capital of Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region was covered in smoke on Wednesday as the city was hit by another day of airstrikes, eyewitnesses and authorities told CNN.

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Mitch McConnell just sent a very clear message to Trump about 2022

Mitch McConnell's entire being is -- and always has been -- focused on winning elections. Every move he makes and every thing he says is part of a broader effort to ensure that his side winds up with more seats -- and therefore more control -- than the other guys.

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Police fire tear gas in Lagos as protesters honoring victims of Lekki toll gate shooting spill on to streets

Police in Lagos fired tear gas Wednesday as hundreds of demonstrators turned up at the Lekki toll gate in a memorial car procession to honor those who died during protests last year in Nigeria's economic hub.

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Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to murder charges and apologizes for Parkland high school massacre

Nikolas Cruz, the gunman who carried out the massacre of students and faculty members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February 2018, pleaded guilty in a Florida courtroom Wednesday to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.

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Vikings were in the Americas exactly a thousand years ago

The Vikings used their longships to cross the Atlantic Ocean and settled in Canada as early as 1021, according to a new study providing the first exact date of Europeans in the Americas.

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Bitcoin surges to new record above $65,000

The bitcoin bull market is showing no signs of slowing down. Bitcoin, the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, hit a new all-time high above $66,000 Wednesday, topping the previous record set in April.

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Ahmaud Arbery's father calls death of his son a 'lynching'

CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Marcus Arbery about the murder trial for the killing of his son Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and what it's like to be in the courtroom with his alleged killers. Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. face charges including malice and felony murder and have pleaded not guilty.

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Facebook fined $70 million for 'deliberate' failure to comply with UK regulator

The UK competition regulator has slapped Facebook with a $70 million fine for repeatedly ignoring warnings and deliberately breaking its rules.

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John Avlon: This is how Democrats can win over swing states

CNN's John Avlon discusses the importance of the midterm elections for Democrats and how they can win over swing states by paying more attention to middle class and rural America.

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New Zealand police respond to 4-year-old's adorable emergency call

Police in New Zealand leapt into action to attend the house of a 4-year-old boy -- to check if his toys were as cool as he said they were.

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Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Man falls to death after dangling from hot air balloon

A man dangling from the basket of a hot air balloon fell to his death onto a road in Israel on Tuesday, police said.

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Celebrating the tastes of Chinese American bakeries

In an age when Chinese food is no longer foreign to international audiences, with diners willing to embrace its many regional cuisines, there's one culinary area that has yet to receive much attention globally -- baking.

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Haiti gang wants $17M ransom for kidnapped American and Canadian missionaries



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More than 20 people safely escape after plane crashes outside Houston

No major injuries were reported when a Boston-bound plane carrying more than 20 people struck a fence and erupted in flames while taking off at Houston Executive Airport on Tuesday morning, officials said.

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FBI at Washington home of Russian oligarch and Putin ally Oleg Deripaska

The FBI is conducting "law enforcement activity" at the Washington, DC, home of Russia oligarch Oleg Deripaska, according to an FBI spokesman.

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Massive flooding forces couple to float to their wedding in cooking pot

When floods hit southern India, it looked as though a young couple would be unable to make their wedding. But they managed to reach the temple by floating through the flooded streets in a giant metal cooking pot.

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Bill Gates was told to stop 'inappropriate' emails with Microsoft employee in 2008, report says

Years before Microsoft's board investigated a romantic relationship that founder Bill Gates had with an employee, Gates was told by fellow executives to stop inappropriately emailing with a different employee, Microsoft confirmed on Monday.

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Drone operator will try to rescue dogs from La Palma volcano

A Spanish drone operator on Tuesday received permission to try to rescue three emaciated dogs trapped near a volcano in the Canary Islands, by catching them with a remote-controlled net and flying them out over a stream of lava.

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Donald Trump (yet again) proves there's no bottom

Roughly 24 hours after the death of Colin Powell, Donald Trump proved, again, that he is utterly incapable of empathy, grace or even common decency.

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Using e-cigarettes to prevent smoking relapse doesn't work well, study finds

Using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to keep from relapsing to cigarettes doesn't appear to be effective, according to a new longitudinal study of nearly 13,000 smokers in the United States.

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Three children killed in airstrikes on Ethiopia's Tigray region, UN says

Three children were killed and one person was injured in Monday's airstrikes in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region, the United Nations said Tuesday.

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UK unveils its Net Zero Strategy with pledges for guilt-free flying, electric cars and more trees

The UK government on Tuesday unveiled its roadmap to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, putting new funds behind electric vehicles, sustainable aviation fuel and forests as carbon sinks, while boosting the role of nuclear in its energy transition.

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Duchess of Cambridge says addiction can 'happen to any of us'

Addiction can "happen to any of us," Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge warned while launching an awareness campaign in London on Tuesday.

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96-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect who absconded last month now goes on trial

The trial of a 96-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary has finally began in Germany, weeks after she went on the run just before she was due in court.

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Toys stuck in supply chain chaos off LA coast

Approximately 200,000 shipping containers remain gridlocked off the coast of Los Angeles as pandemic-related disruptions continue to affect various supply chains. CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich explains how this delay is going to hurt our holiday shopping.

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China reportedly tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile

Experts are concerned about China's military capabilities after a report that the country recently tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. CNN's Brian Todd has more.

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Dead mouse at school board member's doorstep. Hear her response

Carolyn Waibel was a school board member in St. Charles, Illinois, working to maintain Covid-19 mandates in schools until the "unrelenting harassment," vandalism to her home and a dead mouse left on her doorstep pushed her to resign. CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks to Waibel about her decision.

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January 6 committee slated to formally advance Steve Bannon criminal contempt report Tuesday

The House committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack is expected to formally kick off the process to hold Steve Bannon, one of former President Donald Trump's closest allies, in contempt of Congress on Tuesday night when the panel is scheduled to meet and advance a referral to the Justice Department.

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These 5 Chinese real estate developers are already in trouble

China's real estate crisis isn't showing any sign of letting up.

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Key Biden immigration nominee to testify amid busiest US-Mexico border in two decades

President Joe Biden's pick to lead US Customs and Border Protection will testify before a Senate panel Tuesday and make his case for why he should lead the border agency amid one of the busiest years in two decades on the southern border.

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'Not surprised:' Lawmaker reacts to Trump suing Jan.6 committee

Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in DC District Court against the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection and the National Archives in an effort to keep records from his presidency secret by claiming executive privilege. CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) discuss.

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Australia is offering money to help victims leave violent partners

The Australian government is offering one-off payments to help people leave violent relationships.

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She drank puddle water and slept under a tree. Shocking reality for refugees crossing EU border

Desperate refugees are trapped between Belarus and Poland as neither country want them to stay. While some are being stopped, an increasing number have made to Germany. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen speaks to some of them at a refugee center in the German town of Eisenhuettenstadt.

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Monday, 18 October 2021

Murder suspect who gained wide public sympathy in China has died after a week on the run

A murder suspect who garnered widespread sympathy from the Chinese public has died after more than a week on the run, triggering an outpouring of sadness and outrage on social media.

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Facebook to hire 10,000 people in EU to build the 'metaverse'

Facebook plans to hire up to 10,000 workers in Europe to build a "metaverse" that will combine virtual and augmented reality technologies in a new online realm.

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Beijing 2022: Protesters arrested in Athens over Winter Olympics

Greek police detained three protestors on Sunday after they unfurled a banner opposing the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, as China prepared to receive the Olympic flame.

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Powell was youngest person and first African-American to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff



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CNN's Wolf Blitzer reflects on the passing of General Colin Powell

CNN's Wolf Blitzer reflects on the death of Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century.

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China denies testing a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, says it was a spacecraft

China has denied a report that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August, saying on Monday that the test was instead a "routine spacecraft experiment."

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'Please get vaccinated.' Daughter's death after giving birth a cautionary tale, mom says

Marrisha Kindred Jenkins was 33 weeks pregnant when she started complaining of a persistent cough and vomiting last month.

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This could make bitcoin bigger than ever

This year, cryptocurrencies have been up. They've been down. But they never seem to be entirely out.

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Australian police search for 4-year-old girl missing from tent on camping trip

Police are searching for a 4-year-old girl who went missing from a campsite in Western Australia on Saturday.

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Tensions between mainland China and Taiwan spark debate inside Biden admin

As the alliance between the US and Taiwan grows stronger, Beijing is becoming more agitated. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Workers injured in Kuwait refinery fire, output unaffected

A fire at Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery on Monday injured several workers but operations were unaffected, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) said.

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Māori All Blacks player Sean Wainui, 25, dies after car crash

New Zealand Rugby is mourning the death of Māori All Blacks player Sean Wainui after the 25-year-old died in a car accident on Monday.

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What are carbon offsets and do they work?

Companies and people who want to cancel out the impact of their emissions on the climate often turn to something called carbon offsetting.

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FIFA fears recent abuse cases in women's football are just 'tip of the iceberg'

After allegations of abuse in women's football surfaced in recent weeks in the US, Venezuela and Australia, the sport's world governing body FIFA fears they could be the "tip of the iceberg."

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See Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reaction to Kyrie Irving's vaccine refusal

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses Kyrie Irving's refusals to get vaccinated for Covid-19 and his subsequent suspension from the Brooklyn Nets.

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Texas teacher says 'fear and ignorance' are driving school policy

In the wake of a Southlake, Texas, district administrator telling teachers that if they have books about the Holocaust they should also include books with "opposing" views of the Holocaust, one teacher tells CNN's Ed Lavandera that educators are in fear of their livelihood if they speak out against the policy regarding vetting books.

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Australian golfer makes hole-in-one just shy of 100th birthday

Traditional golfing etiquette calls for waiting for the group in front of you to vacate the green before hitting your drive on a par-3 hole.

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5 ways to help the planet by changing your diet

What we eat is one of the biggest ways we contribute to the climate crisis. From eating less beef to reducing your food waste, here are 5 tips to change your diet to be more sustainable.

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged

Kourtney Kardashian has confirmed her engagement to Travis Barker with a romantic post on Instagram.

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At least 22 people killed after torrential rain in India's Kerala state triggers landslides and floods

At least 22 people have been killed and two remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in southern India.

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'It's going to be within our capability' to prevent another coronavirus surge, Fauci says

The optimistic turn in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths could end in another spike in infections, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday. But the US could still prevent that spike with higher vaccination rates.

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Sunday, 17 October 2021

Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' dies at 95

Betty Lynn, best known for playing Barney Fife's girlfriend Thelma Lou on "The Andy Griffith Show," died Saturday, the Andy Griffith Museum stated. She was 95 years old.

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Ex-intel official who created controversial Trump Russia dossier speaks out

Former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, the man behind the "Steele Dossier" that claimed Russian officials held compromising information on former President Donald Trump, defended the claims made in the dossier in his first on-camera interview since it was revealed in 2017.

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Regenerative travel is protecting Colombia's coral reefs

San Andres is one of Colombia's most popular beach destinations in the country. Meet the local entrepreneur and diver who has been spearheading the island's regenerative tourism efforts since 2013.

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Brian Stelter shares chilling threats from man angered by election reporting

CNN's Brian Stelter discusses learning how he and his family were the target of a "serial harasser" who was angered by CNN's reporting on the 2020 election and how he hopes this case will help tamp down on threats towards journalists.

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Jon Stewart: Trump isn't some incredible supervillain

Comedian Jon Stewart discusses with CNN's Jake Tapper why he thinks the country's focus on former President Donald Trump is a mistake and painting him like an "incredible supervillain" is the wrong move.

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Six rotors. 200mph. This electric helicopter may be the future of transportation

Joby Aviation's electric, six rotor aircraft can take off like a helicopter yet fly like a plane. Here's how the company envisions the future of flying transportation.

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North Korea is slamming 'Squid Game.' Here's why

North Korea is criticizing Netflix's worldwide hit show "Squid Game," slamming it for highlighting the negative aspects of South Korean culture, including consumerism and inequality. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Alex Murdaugh coordinated with former housekeeper's family to sue himself for insurance money and then took $3 million, affidavits say

Newly released documents allege that Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent South Carolina attorney now embroiled in scandals including alleged life insurance fraud, coordinated with his former housekeeper's family to sue himself for insurance money that he then pocketed for himself, according to a pair of affidavits released Saturday.

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'More reporting:' How journalists should cover threats to democracy

The media treats some aspects of the first amendment — such as press freedom — as sacred. But when it comes to other crucial protections, including free and fair elections and other basic tenets of democracy, there tends to be a "sliding scale." On "Reliable Sources" Sunday, CNN's chief media correspondent Brian Stelter discussed the changing role of political media — and how reporters need to do a better job protecting democracy.

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A permanent residence? Fans weigh in on potential London NFL franchise

UK fans of the NFL flocked to North London for the two 2021 London Games this month -- but could the capital city soon become a permanent home to an NFL franchise?

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Americans among more than 350 passengers who departed Kabul on evacuation flight Sunday

One of the largest evacuation flights departed Kabul on Sunday with an unknown number of Americans on board and is on its way to Doha, a senior Qatari government official tells CNN.

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The US hasn't seen worker anger like this in decades



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Rome goes to the polls to vote for new mayor amid 'Covid pass' tension

Romans are voting in a run-off election to decide the Italian capital's next mayor -- with a center-left or center-right candidate vying for the post.

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Sudan protesters call for military coup as political crisis deepens

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the presidential palace in Khartoum on Saturday calling for the military to seize power as Sudan grapples with the biggest political crisis in its two-year-old transition.

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What happens if Brian Laundrie isn't found in the coming weeks

Local and federal investigators have been searching for Brian Laundrie -- the fiancé of 22-year-old Gabby Petito -- for about a month in a Florida nature reserve that spans nearly 25,000 acres.

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Prince William calls for unity to repair planet

The inaugural winners of Prince William's Earthshot Prize will be unveiled Sunday at an glittering awards ceremony at London's Alexandra Palace -- in what Kensington Palace are calling "the most sustainable event of its kind."

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Nike executive reveals decades-old secret

CNN's Pamela Brown talks to Sports Illustrated writer Howard Beck about his story on Nike executive and Michael Jordan confidant Larry Miller's revelation that he killed someone as a teenager in 1965.

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Tony Bennett's new Guinness World Record

One thing is for sure: Tony Bennett knows how to keep the music playing.

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What sea level rise will look like around the globe

• Analysis: Queen Elizabeth's views on climate caught on a hot mic

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Meghan is still close with Diana's best friend

Princes William and Harry lost their mother, Diana, at a young age. But she still has a strong effect on their interactions with the rest of the royal family, their relationships with the media and their charitable activism.

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Superman's iconic motto gets an update

Superman's iconic motto, "Truth, Justice and the American Way," is getting an official update for the first time in decades.

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Saturday, 16 October 2021

British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe loses court appeal

British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has lost an appeal on her case, her lawyer said on Saturday.

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Europe's energy crunch is giving Putin the upper hand

The warning was hardly veiled. Vladimir Chizhov, Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-minded representative to the European Union, recently said that if Europe wants to resolve any future issues with its supply of natural gas quickly, treating Russia as a "partner," not an "adversary," will help.

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China-Taiwan tensions spark debate inside Biden admin

The Biden administration is grappling with how to respond to China's ramped-up aggression against Taiwan without accidentally starting a war, as bipartisan lawmakers pressure the President to get tougher on Beijing -- and fast.

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Russian daily Covid-19 deaths hit record high but lawmakers rule out lockdown

Russia has reported a record number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the past 24 hours, data from the country's Coronavirus Response Center showed Saturday.

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Vienna museums launch OnlyFans account to display 'explicit' artworks

The city of Vienna is taking an offbeat approach to the censorship of art and has turned to using the adults-only online platform OnlyFans to put its most "explicit" artworks on full display.

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Rapper Eve reveals pregnancy on Instagram

Eve is definitely feeling satisfaction...

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Here comes the anti-vaccine requirement solidarity movement



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Mo Salah scores second wonder goal in as many Premier League games

Mohamed Salah scored his second wonderful solo goal in as many Premier League games as Liverpool spoilt Claudio Ranieri's return to management in the UK.

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'Stop it': CNN reporter dismisses talk about Adele's weight

Adele's new single has dropped, but people are still talking about her weight loss more than her music. This week on "Pop Off," CNN entertainment reporter Lisa Respers France and her best friend Audrey Irvine examine our obsession with celebrities' bodies. Subscribe to Lisa's "Pop Life Chronicles" newsletter here.

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Luxury brand Coach reacts to TikTok fury

Luxury brand Coach announced that it will no longer destroy damaged or "unsaleable" goods returned to its stores, after a viral TikTok video claimed the label intentionally "slashed" unwanted items for tax purposes.

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NASA launches mission to explore never-before-seen asteroids

The first NASA mission that will fly by a total of eight ancient asteroids has launched on its ambitious journey.

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Couple finds unlikely guest in luggage

Airport security found a Texas couple's pet chihuahua stowed away in a boot inside their luggage before they left for a Las Vegas vacation.

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Actor's impersonation of Robin Williams leaves fans wanting whole film

Actor Jamie Costa is making waves online after posting a video to his YouTube channel, showing a scene featuring himself as Williams and Sarah Murphree as Pam Dawber on the set of "Mork & Mindy."

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UK Prime Minister visits scene where lawmaker was fatally stabbed in terrorist incident



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Russian space movie crew to return to Earth

After filming the first movie in space, Russian actress Yulia Peresild, producer-director Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy are ready to head home.

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Lego gun triggers alarm in Germany

A teenager triggered a large-scale police operation after a restaurant owner mistook a Lego toy gun he was carrying for a real weapon.

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UK college to return looted Benin bronze

Cambridge University is due to return a Nigerian artifact looted during a British raid to its country of origin, in a historic first.

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This Caribbean island just had its best tourism month ever

It was another good week in terms of travel reopenings as tropical paradises including Fiji and Bali announced relaxed restrictions. And the Caribbean's Dominican Republic celebrated its best month for tourism ever.

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Why a Mach 5 passenger plane is a crazy idea that might just work

Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development. Airlines seem interested: United has already committed itself to offering supersonic routes as early as 2029.

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Bali earthquake kills at least 3 people

At least three people have died in Bali after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit the Indonesian island in the early hours of Saturday, damaging buildings and leaving people trapped in the rubble.

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4 people shot outside a high school football game in Mobile, Alabama, police say

Four people were shot in the exit ramp from a stadium during a high school football game Friday night in Mobile, Alabama, officials said.

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Friday, 15 October 2021

British lawmaker David Amess dies after being stabbed at constituency meeting



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How an investigation into Beirut's port explosion is rattling Lebanon's elite, stirring memories of civil war

For many in Lebanon, Thursday's scenes from central Beirut brought a sense of deja vu.

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Marine forced to forfeit $5,000 in pay following conviction related to his videos criticizing the US withdrawal from Afghanistan

A Marine who was found guilty after posting a series of videos on social media criticizing top military leaders' handling of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan received a sentence of one month forfeiture of $5,000 in pay and a direction to receive a letter of reprimand from a military judge on Friday.

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British lawmaker David Amess stabbed at constituency meeting

British lawmaker, Conservative MP Sir David Amess, was stabbed several times earlier today.

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Queen Elizabeth says lack of action on climate change is 'irritating'



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What big bank earnings tell us about America's economy

The biggest US banks move trillions of dollars around the world every day. That gives them a unique lens on how the economy is functioning, both in the United States and globally. And despite concerns about inflation, workers quitting, supply chain issues and slowing growth, bank executives just delivered a clear message to investors: We're in pretty good shape right now.

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Goodbye campaign buttons, hello NFTs: Democrats turn to internet phenomenon to raise money

A new group this week launched an NFT platform to raise money for progressive campaigns, causes and candidates, capitalizing on the recent cryptocurrency phenomenon.

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China-Taiwan tensions are raising fears of a conflict. In Taipei, however, people don't seem worried



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At least 16 killed as explosion rocks mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar

At least 16 people were killed and 32 were injured after an explosion hit a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar, a doctor at a hospital in the Afghan city told CNN.

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Kamala Harris came in to solve issues in Central America. But the problem is now much bigger.

When President Joe Biden tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to address the reasons people migrate to the US southern border, her focus was on addressing problems in Central America. But seven months later, it's migrants arriving from even farther away in South America who are overwhelming the administration, leaving the White House with a larger problem that officials are still looking for ways to solve.

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Protests as Italy's Covid pass becomes mandatory for workers



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Virgin Galactic stock craters after commercial flights are delayed

Virgin Galactic has pushed back the start of full commercial service to the fourth quarter of next year, sending shares in the space tourism company founded by billionaire Richard Branson down sharply.

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William Shatner says Prince William is 'missing the point' of space tourism



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ICE doesn't adequately track solitary confinement in detention facilities, watchdog finds

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not adequately monitor and track its use of solitary confinement inside immigration detention facilities across the country, according to a watchdog review of the agency's standards.

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Protests as Italy's Covid pass becomes mandatory for workers

Covid-19 health passes became mandatory for all workers in Italy from Friday, with the measure being applied mostly peacefully across the country despite some scattered protests.

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Indivisible launches project to protect Democratic incumbents in 2022

Indivisible, one of the country's largest and most influential progressive groups, announced on Friday a new program dedicated to protecting a select slate of endangered Democratic congressional incumbents -- seven House members and Georgia's Sen. Raphael Warnock -- ahead of next year's midterm elections.

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Queen Elizabeth says lack of action on climate change is 'irritating'

Queen Elizabeth II has said the lack of action on tackling the climate crisis is "irritating."

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La Nina just formed in the Pacific. Here's what it is

La Nina is the opposite of El Nino, it's the cool phase of the El Nino-southern oscillation climate pattern.

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Poland passes legislation allowing migrant pushbacks at border

Poland's parliament passed legislation on Thursday that human rights advocates say aims to legalize pushbacks of migrants across its borders in breach of the country's commitments under international law.

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Texas school administrator told teachers to include Holocaust books with 'opposing' views when explaining new state law

A school district superintendent in North Texas apologized Thursday night after one of the district's administrators told teachers that if they have books about the Holocaust in their classroom libraries, then they should also include books that have "opposing" views of the Holocaust.

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From 'net zero' to 'mitigation,' here's how to sound smart on climate

The whole world seems to be talking about the climate crisis, thanks to months of wild weather and new science showing that we need to act quicker than we previously thought to avoid the worst consequences.

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China is about to send the first female astronaut to work on its new space station

The first woman assigned to work on China's new space station will be aboard when the Shenzhou-13 spacecraft blasts off early Saturday local time, in what's set to be a landmark moment for female astronauts and the country's rapidly expanding space program.

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More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say

After advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, another tool in the fight against the pandemic may soon become available for millions of Americans.

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Thursday, 14 October 2021

A Virginia mom buried her daughter. The next day she fought conspiracy theories

CNN's John Berman speaks with Nicole Sperry, a Virginia mother who had to bury her 10-year-old daughter,Theresa after she contracted Covid-19. The following day Sperry spoke out at a Virginia school board meeting to combat Covid-19 misinformation.

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Earthquake rocks Spain's La Palma as lava spreads from volcano

Around 300 more people fled their homes early on Thursday as flows of molten rock pouring from the Cumbre Vieja volcano threatened to engulf another area on the Spanish island of La Palma.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why Joe Rogan and I sat down and talked -- for more than 3 hours

In today's highly segmented media world, most of the people who watch and listen to me every day on CNN have already received and accepted the message about the utility of vaccines, the importance of masks and how we can all work together to put an end to this pandemic. So I realized that if I was serious about trying to communicate public health, I needed to go to a less comfortable place. I needed to go into the lion's den and accept an invitation to sit down with Joe Rogan for more than three hours.

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SCOTUS changes oral arguments in part because female justices were interrupted, Sotomayor says

Justice Sonia Sotomayor told an audience Wednesday that recent changes in the format of oral arguments were instituted in part after studies emerged showing that female justices on the court were interrupted more by male justices and advocates.

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Wells Fargo profit soars nearly 60%

Wells Fargo's third-quarter earnings were up 59% after it freed up money it had set aside to cover loan losses.

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Former track prodigy sues Nike and her ex-coach Alberto Salazar for $20 million

A former rising track star is suing Nike and her ex-coach for $20 million, saying she suffered emotional abuse at an elite training program.

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Pakistani airline suspends Afghanistan flights due to Taliban 'heavy-handedness'

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced Thursday that it was suspending flights to Afghanistan due to what it described as unworkable conditions imposed by the Taliban.

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Kenyan world record holder's husband a suspect in the runner's stabbing death

Police in Kenya named the husband of long-distance runner Agnes Tirop as a "suspect" in her death after the 25-year-old was stabbed to death on Wednesday.

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The 'swear word' at the heart of the great inflation debate

Inflation is high. It could stay that way.

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Clarissa Ward shares stories of resistance from around the world



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Norway attack suspect converted to Islam and was suspected of radicalization, police say



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Shots were fired at protesting supporters of Iran-backed Hezbollah and its main Shia ally, Amal

At least one person has died and several have been injured as heavy gunfire broke out at a demonstration in Beirut calling for the removal of a judge leading a probe into the deadly August 2020 port blast.

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China's record factory inflation poses another threat to supply chains

The cost of goods leaving China's factories is surging by the highest rate on record, stoking fears about stagflation in the world's second largest economy at a time when it is already grappling with an extreme power crunch and deepening debt woes.

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