Renewables are being installed at top speed -- but still far too slow to fix the planet, energy watchdog says

Growth in renewable energy is set to hit an all-time record this year, but is still falling "well short" of what is necessary to slash planet-warming emissions, according to the International Energy Agency.

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Myanmar's military govt files new corruption charge against Suu Kyi - state TV

Myanmar's military government has filed a new corruption charge against deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint, state-run broadcaster MRTV reported on Tuesday.

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These are the world's most expensive cities in 2021

All over the world, it's been a tough year on wallets.

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How law enforcement is trying to stop mob retail thefts

With in-store customers expected to return in droves for the holiday shopping season, law enforcement agencies are moving to halt a wave of organized "smash-and-grab" crimes at retailers across the US.

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FedEx driver dumped packages at least 6 times into Alabama ravine, sheriff says

Authorities investigating the discovery of hundreds of FedEx packages in an Alabama ravine have questioned the driver they think is responsible -- and believe the driver dumped packages there at least six times, a sheriff said Tuesday.

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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely

CNN said Tuesday that it has suspended Chris Cuomo "indefinitely" after new documents released this week indicated that the anchor was more intimately involved than previously known in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, craft a defense amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations.

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Takeaways from the appeals court hearing in Trump's Jan. 6 documents case

An appeals court hearing Tuesday on former President Donald Trump's claim to keep January 6 documents from his presidency private showed that Trump faces an uphill battle to keep the documents out of the hands of House investigators.

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In this city's meth hell, there's no antidote

He says he was just headed to Walgreens. But the expired registration on his car tag meant he could be pulled over.

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At least 3 dead in Michigan school shooting as student taken into custody

Three people are dead and six were left injured after a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in Oxford Michigan, according to Oakland County Undersheriff Michael G. McCabe.

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Trump's former chief of staff cooperating with January 6 investigators

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Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testifies Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew flew aboard Epstein's private plane

Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testified in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial Tuesday that a who's who of powerful men, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, flew aboard Epstein's private plane.

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El Chapo's wife sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges

The wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced today to three years in prison and four years of supervised release, along with a forfeiture of $1.5 million, in connection with drug trafficking and money laundering charges related to her husband's narcotics empire.

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The youngest Astroworld victim's family declined Travis Scott's offer to pay for their 9-year-old's funeral

Rapper Travis Scott said he would pay the funeral costs of the people who died in a crowd crush at his Astroworld Festival in Houston -- but the youngest victim's family says it's declining his offer.

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Meet the new CEO of Twitter

Parag Agrawal isn't a household name, but he could soon become one as he takes the lead at one of the world's most influential social media companies.

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Germany is suffering through the worst outbreak since the pandemic began

Germany is in the middle of dealing with their worst Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic has began. With a combination of low vaccine rates and the new Omicron variant being detected in the country, healthcare leaders are concerned. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

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US removes Colombia's FARC from terrorism blacklist

The US State Department has removed the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known by the acronym the FARC, from its terrorism blacklist, and listed two dissident groups led by former FARC militants.

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GOP lawmaker fires back at Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) got into a heated argument on Twitter after Mace criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) offensive remarks about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)

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Watch the moment Barbados made Rihanna a national hero

The singer was honored during a larger ceremony marking Barbados' new status as a republic.

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Another video shows Lauren Boebert suggesting Ilhan Omar was terrorist

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called "black-hearted" and "evil," was a terrorist.

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Trump's former chief of staff reaches deal for initial cooperation with Jan. 6 investigators

Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows is cooperating with the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot and is providing records and agreeing to appear for an initial interview, CNN exclusively has learned.

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Arctic could rapidly switch from snow to rain decades sooner than expected, study shows

Rain fell on the summit of Greenland instead of snow for the first time on record in August, as the Northern Hemisphere experienced warmer-than-usual summer temperatures. A new study suggests that's likely to be the norm in just four or five decades.

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This is a *super* weird way for Republicans to attack Joe Biden

On Monday, Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York slammed President Joe Biden on Twitter.

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Las Vegas police use DNA testing and genealogical research to solve 42-year-old homicide of teen girl

Advanced DNA testing and genome sequencing helped Las Vegas police crack the case of a 16-year-old girl who was found dead 42 years ago, investigators announced Monday.

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North Korean defector recaptured in China after more than 40 days on run

A North Korean defector who escaped from prison in northeast China has been recaptured by authorities, after more than 40 days on the run in the biting winter cold.

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Here's how your gas could hit $5 a gallon

The surge in oil prices this year has angered drivers, tainted Americans' views on the economy and confounded both the White House and Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, JPMorgan Chase says the oil spike is just getting started.

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CNN to conduct 'thorough review' of documents showing Chris Cuomo's intimate role advising brother Andrew Cuomo

CNN said Monday that it will evaluate new information that sheds light on how anchor Chris Cuomo sought to help his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations earlier this year.

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Lululemon claims Peloton is a 'copycat'

Lululemon on Monday followed through on its threat to sue Peloton over the "copycat products" in the exercise bike company's new clothing line.

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Pentagon to build up US bases in Guam and Australia to meet China challenge

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Scientists 'astounded' as first living robots reproduce in way not seen in plants or animals

The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals.

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Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or, while Alexia Putellas wins her first women's title

Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or title on Monday, while Alexia Putellas won her first Ballon d'Or Féminin title.

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Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? Socialite and ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein goes on trial

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has gained global notoriety as the former girlfriend and social companion of the convicted pedophile and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Republican lawmaker condemns her colleague's divisive anti-Muslim remarks

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) reacts to inflammatory and anti-Muslim comments made by her colleague Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO).

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Trial of Jussie Smollett, accused of lying to police about an alleged hate crime, begins Monday with jury selection

The long road in the Jussie Smollett case finally reaches trial Monday in Chicago, more than two years after police first alleged the actor lied about being the victim of a hate crime and wrongfully diverted weeks of investigative manpower.

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Bash asks Schiff: Is Merrick Garland letting Trump off the hook?

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) says he wonders why the Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick Garland haven't pursued an investigation into former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election results in a key state.

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Lydia Ko: 'Sometimes results are so overrated,' says former world No. 1

The 24-year-old Lydia Ko has had more success than most golfers can imagine.

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Deer are consuming the world's largest organism, killing off its opportunity for growth

In the Wasatch Mountains of the western US on the slopes above a spring-fed lake, there dwells a single giant organism that provides an entire ecosystem on which plants and animals have relied for thousands of years. Found in my home state of Utah, "Pando" is a 106-acre stand of quaking aspen clones.

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Novak Djokovic likely to skip Australian Open over vaccine mandate, says father

Novak Djokovic is unlikely to play at the Australian Open if rules on Covid-19 vaccinations are not relaxed, the world number one's father, Srdjan Djokovic, said.

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Fauci fires back at Ted Cruz's comments

In an interview with CBS News, Dr. Anthony Fauci reacted to comments from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) saying that he should face federal prosecution over some of his testimony before Congress.

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Global markets brace for a nervous week ahead over Omicron concerns

Asia Pacific markets were down on Monday as investors continued to digest news about a new Covid-19 variant.

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Beverly Hills police say they're investigating anti-Semitic flyers distributed one night before the beginning of Hanukkah

Police in Beverly Hills, California, have launched an investigation after residents received anti-Jewish hate speech flyers ahead of the first night of Hanukkah, the department said Sunday.

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Writer explains why he thinks Democrats are 'screwed' in midterms

Writer Chris Arnade has spent months walking around the US and talking to voters and says the main reason that Americans have a negative perception of President Biden is that there has not been a post-pandemic return to normalcy.

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CNN's Stelter: Media has made America more difficult to govern

CNN's Brian Stelter says that media-opposition to presidents, no matter how good or bad things are, has made America harder to govern.

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Expert says this is the most important thing we need to know about Omicron

Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the Omicron variant and when we'll know if vaccines are effective against it.

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Egypt reopens 3,000 year-old 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' with grand ceremony

The more than 3,000-year-old road, linking two Egyptian temple complexes, was first discovered in the late 1940s and has since undergone decades of excavation and restoration efforts.

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Watch this historic power plant's smokestacks flatten in demolition

A more than 60-year-old coal-fired power plant has been partially demolished in New South Wales, Australia, according to CNN-affiliate Nine News.

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Barbados is ready to ditch Britain's Queen. For many in the country, the move has been a long time coming

Queen Elizabeth will have one less realm next week when Barbados severs its final imperial links to Britain by removing the 95-year-old as its head of state and declaring itself a republic.

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Frank Williams, Williams F1 team founder, dies aged 79

Frank Williams, the founder of the Williams Formula 1 team and the longest-serving team principal the sport has ever seen, has died aged 79.

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The Omicron variant is spreading across Europe with at least 13 cases identified in the Netherlands

At least 13 people who got tested at Amsterdam Schiphol airport after traveling from South Africa on Friday have tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dutch health authorities said on Sunday.

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John Roberts' long history with abortion and Roe v. Wade

Since his first job as a young lawyer in Washington, John Roberts' work has been entangled with Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that gave women a right to end a pregnancy.

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Jurors send a powerful message

"I do not pretend to understand the moral universe," wrote anti-slavery Unitarian minister Theodore Parker in a sermon published in 1853. "The arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways; I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience. And from what I see I am sure it bends toward justice."

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake shakes Peru

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Peru early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Study (USGS) and Peru's National Seismology Center.

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Thai monkey festival returns as tourists finally come back to the country

Watched by tourists and locals, thousands of monkeys in Lopburi in central Thailand feasted on two tons of fruits and vegetables after the town's Monkey Festival resumed following a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.

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This Maryland woman just claimed her third $50,000 lottery prize

A Maryland woman is celebrating after winning the lottery for a third time in about three years.

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Hong Kong protest film wins best documentary at Chinese-language 'Oscars'

A documentary about pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong won a high-profile award at the Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars, in Taiwan on Saturday.

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Moderate House Republican warns McCarthy over embracing far-right members

A moderate House Republican is firing off a warning shot at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as he caters to his right flank in a quest for the speaker's gavel.

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A 5-year-old child was fatally shot by teenager making a video for social media, Minnesota police say

A 5-year-old in Brooklyn, Park, Minnesota, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving by a 13-year-old who accidentally fired a gun while a group of kids were making a video for social media, according to local police.

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Iran nuclear talks to restart as US emphasizes it's 'prepared to use other options' if diplomacy fails

The US and its allies restart Iran nuclear talks on Monday unsure how Tehran's new government will approach negotiations, not optimistic about the prospects ahead and emphasizing that if diplomacy fails, the US is "prepared to use other options."

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How a Seattle man became a lifeline for persecuted LGBQT people in other countries

Michael Failla doesn't get much sleep.

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New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labor, gives birth

New Zealand Member of Parliament Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle early on Sunday and headed to the hospital. She was already in labor, and she gave birth an hour later.

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Stowaway found in landing gear of plane at Miami airport

Authorities discovered an apparent stowaway Saturday in the landing gear of a flight from Guatemala at the Miami International Airport, local and federal officials said.

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NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Curley Culp dies aged 75

Former Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers legend Curley Culp died Saturday, according to a statement from his family. Culp was 75 years old.

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US Customs officials seize nearly 4,000 bongs at DC airport

US Customs and Border Protection officials seized a shipment of almost 4,000 bongs at Washington Dulles International Airport, the agency said.

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Adele's '30' becomes 2021's fastest-selling album in both the US and UK

Adele has made another record-breaking return to the charts, as her latest album "30" claims the title of fastest-selling album of 2021 in both the US and the UK.

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What we learned about global travel this week

Countries around the world imposed travel restrictions after the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in South Africa, more than 2.3 million Americans traveled by air for Thanksgiving, and in Asia-Pacific, New Zealand and the Philippines revealed new reopening plans.

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At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes the UK

At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph (144 km/h) in some areas.

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The 'betrayal' that could kill Britain's railway romance

The romance of rail travel has seduced many travelers over the years. Sitting in a train as it slips quietly out of a city, along tunnels and viaducts, sneaking glimpses of people's backyards before rolling into open countryside is one of life's true pleasures.

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Peng Shuai: WTA remains 'deeply concerned 'about Chinese tennis star

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) "remains deeply concerned" that Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai "is not free from censorship or coercion."

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Why these students are dreading their 21st birthdays

Most college students can't wait for their 21st birthdays. But Lakshmi Parvathinathan is terrified.

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World Chess Championship: Chess is sexy again. But for Magnus Carlsen, it's business as usual

The press conference in Dubai ahead of the World Chess Championship is running 30 minutes late. However, that hasn't quelled the feverish anticipation of the crowd of journalists clambering for a good spot to photograph Magnus Carlsen, the world's best chess player.

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1 person shot at Tacoma Mall in Washington state, authorities say

One person was shot at the Tacoma Mall in Washington state on Friday night, sending shoppers scrambling for safety, officials said.

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3 burned bodies found in Solomon Islands' Chinatown following violent protests

Three charred bodies have been found in a burned out building in the Chinatown district of the Solomon Islands' capital, Honiara -- the first reported fatalities after three days of violent protests that saw more than 100 people arrested.

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At least 19 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

At least 19 people were killed and 20 more injured on Friday when a passenger bus traveling on a highway in central Mexico crashed into a house, authorities said.

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China's crackdown on Hong Kong fuels fears in Taiwan

As China cracked down on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, the Taiwanese public watched on anxiously. Some fear they could be next to see harsher clampdowns as China steps up pressure on the democratic island of 24 million to "unify" with the mainland. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Canada issues weather 'red alert' for British Columbia

Environment Canada has issued its first "red alert" for British Columbia ahead of what officials are characterizing as a dangerous weather system expected to push more atmospheric rivers into the province.

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One dead in shooting at entrance to Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego

One person was shot and killed at the entrance of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego Friday, authorities have confirmed to CNN.

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Why wiping out Hong Kong's opposition may have cost China a whole generation in Taiwan

In just five years, Lin Fei-fan went from charging into Taiwan's legislature and occupying the building with hundreds of students to a senior job for the island's ruling party.

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A murder suspect jumped on a flight. Now he's stuck in quarantine

China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too.

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Stephen Sondheim, master of musical theater, dead at 91, New York Times says

Stephen Sondheim, the renowned composer of "Into the Woods," "Sweeney Todd," "Gypsy," "Sunday in the Park with George" and other essential works of musical theater, died early Friday morning at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, according to the New York Times. He was 91.

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Biden administration calls for hike in federal drilling fees in report that largely sidesteps climate issues

The Department of the Interior on Friday released a long-awaited review of oil and gas drilling on federal lands and oceans that recommends an increase in leasing fees and consideration of environmental concerns in leasing decisions. But the report largely sidesteps climate change issues, and does not recommend a halt to new oil and gas leasing -- a promise President Joe Biden campaigned on.

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South African epidemiologist says he's 'quite worried' about new Covid variant

Salim Abdool Karim, an epidemiologist and former head of South Africa's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, tells CNN's Becky Anderson why he's worried about the new Omicron Covid variant.

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Missing gun belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents wasn't made public due to 'frenzied atmosphere,' family attorney says

Brian Laundrie's parents discovered a handgun was missing when they voluntarily surrendered their firearms to law enforcement the same day they informed authorities that their son was missing, according to the family's attorney, Steven Bertolino.

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Malawi defends decision to ask Mike Tyson to be its cannabis ambassador

The government of Malawi has defended its decision to invite the former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson to become the country's official cannabis ambassador following a backlash over his conviction for rape in the 1990s.

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New Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations discovered

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Hear what Dr. Fauci thinks about vaccine boosters for kids

CNN's John Berman asks Dr. Anthony Fauci about Covid-19 vaccine boosters for kids and teenagers six months after their second vaccine shot.

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Indian farmers forced Modi to back down on new laws. So why aren't they going home?

Santosh Singh's earliest memory is of tilling soil on his family's farm. Now, the 70-year-old farmer's eyes gleam with pride as he recalls watching his grandson do the same.

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Why you might be happier if you don't buy anything on Black Friday

I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle against spending for the sake of spending, especially for manufactured "holidays" like Black Friday.

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Thousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people

More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry conditions and high winds, with gusts topping 70 mph in some areas.

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A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan. Then he got stuck in Covid quarantine

China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too.

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British man given 3D printed eye in world first, hospital says

A British man has become the first patient in the world to be fitted with a 3D printed eye, according to Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

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This is what a boat provided by smugglers to migrants looks like

CNN's Cyril Vanier reports from a beach near Calais, France, after at least 27 people died when their boat capsized marking one of the largest losses of life in the English Channel in recent years.

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'Largely a dud': Legal analyst reacts to news about Trump Organization

CNN's Kara Scannell reports Manhattan prosecutors have informed top Trump Organization executive Matthew Calamari that, for now, they do not intend to charge him with any crimes as part of their wide-ranging investigation into the former president's company. CNN's senior legal analyst Elie Honig says this indicates the tax fraud charge against the organization is likely going nowhere.

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National Day of Mourning turns Thanksgiving into something more honest

A version of this story appeared in CNN's Race Deconstructed newsletter. To get it in your inbox every week, sign up for free here.

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Thousands of people have raised nearly $900K for a man who served 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit

Thousands of people are raising money online for a Missouri man who served 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

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UK Michelin star restaurant burns down

A Michelin-star restaurant in northern England housed in a 14th century building has suffered significant damage after its thatched roof caught fire.

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'A perfect storm': Hear from America's farmers about state of farming as inflation rises

Inflation may be cooking up the most expensive Thanksgiving in history for American families. The US Department of Agriculture says the average dinner cost is up 5%, while the American Farm Bureau Federation claims that the increase may be as high as 14%. The USDA says many farmers aren't currently making more money for their crops, and almost all are dealing with rising costs. CNN's Gabe Cohen reports.

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Germany is giving nearly two million workers a 25% pay rise

Almost 2 million workers in Europe's biggest economy are set for a big pay rise.

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UK faces shortage of wine and liquor before Christmas

Shops in the United Kingdom could run short of wine and liquor ahead of Christmas because there aren't enough drivers to make deliveries.

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New Jersey officer faces charges after body of hit-and-run victim was found in the back seat of his car, prosecutors say

A Newark, New Jersey, police officer is facing multiple charges after prosecutors said he was involved in a hit-and-run that left a 29-year-old nurse dead.

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Judge vacates 1974 rape conviction after Massachusetts fails to preserve evidence, victim raises 'serious doubts' about her identification

A Massachusetts judge vacated Tyrone Clark's 1974 rape conviction after the commonwealth failed to preserve evidence and the victim in the case, unsolicited, raised serious doubts about her identification of the defendant, according to a news release from the Suffolk County District Attorney's office.

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Britain and France escalate war of words after dozens drown in Channel tragedy

British and French leaders have ramped up a war of words over dangerous crossings of the English Channel after at least 27 people died making the sea journey Wednesday, bringing to a head simmering tensions in the migration crisis.

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Norwegian journalists detained in Qatar while reporting on conditions of workers at 2022 World Cup

A Norwegian broadcaster said two of its journalists were arrested by Qatari officials after reporting on the treatment of workers ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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US adds a dozen Chinese companies to its trade blacklist

The Biden administration is piling more pressure on Chinese companies it claims could undermine US national security.

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Eight dead and 13 children injured as bomb explodes near school in Somalia

At least eight civilians were killed and 17 others injured, including 13 school children, after a suicide car bomb exploded in Somalia's capital Mogadishu Thursday morning, according to state media.

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Ancient case of disease spillover discovered in Neanderthal man who got sick butchering raw meat

Scientists studying ancient disease have uncovered one of the earliest examples of spillover -- when a disease jumps from an animal to a human -- and it happened to a Neanderthal man who likely got sick butchering or cooking raw meat.

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At least 11 dead, dozens trapped in Russian mining accident

At least 11 people died in an accident at a coal mine in Russia's Siberia on Thursday, local authorities said, as emergency workers tried to rescue dozens more miners who were still trapped deep underground.

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Nobel Peace Prize-winning PM calls on citizens to join him on front lines. Here's what's happening in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed has announced he will lead his country's soldiers on the front lines of the war against advancing rebel fighters, in the latest escalation of the year-long conflict between his government and rebel groups from the northern Tigray region. CNN's Larry Madowo reports.

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Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka: How an internet meme helped fuel sport's biggest rivalry

There were lighthearted jibes about physiques, then a facial expression became a viral internet meme.

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Haberman discusses RNC: 'There is a tremendous amount of fear of Trump'

New York Times reporter and CNN analyst Maggie Haberman discusses how the RNC is showing their loyalty to former President Donald Trump by continuing to make payments towards his legal bills.

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More than a dozen remain hospitalized after deadly Waukesha parade crash

More than a dozen people remain hospitalized after a driver rammed an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, over the weekend, killing six people and injuring dozens more.

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Giant Sequoias are nearly impossible to kill. Climate change is changing that

California's iconic Giant Sequoias, nearly indestructible trees that can live for thousands of years, are under threat from a range of factors stemming from climate change. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports.

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The three White men were convicted in the 2020 death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery

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Defense lawyer prompts outrage in closing arguments

A sentence uttered by a defense attorney in the trial of those accused in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery brought an audible gasp from people in the courtroom, and elicited outrage from his family and legal experts. CNN legal analysts Elie Honig and Joey Jackson weigh in.

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Analysis: This is Trump's greatest trick

Former President Donald Trump maintains strong support among Republicans even though the party suffered significant losses in both the House and Senate during his presidency. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza talks about how Trump is tricking Republicans into thinking he's the party's the best option in 2024.

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At least 27 migrants reported dead after boat sinks off French coast

At least 27 migrants are dead after a boat capsized in the English Channel, off the coast of Calais, northern France on Wednesday, police sources told CNN affiliate BFMTV.

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What a Crown Prince's trip to Turkey tells us about the post-American Middle East

The United Arab Emirates' de facto ruler landed Wednesday in Turkey's capital as part of a diplomatic spree to end regional rifts that have defined the Middle East for over a decade.

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Jury set to begin second day of deliberations in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery

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Nani Coloretti could become one of the highest-ranking Asian Americans in Biden's Cabinet

President Joe Biden will nominate Nani Coloretti to serve as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget after elevating Shalanda Young to serve as the agency's permanent director, according to sources familiar with the decision.

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India sows confusion with plan to ban 'private cryptocurrencies'

India is flirting with a ban on cryptocurrencies.

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Samsung will create 2,000 jobs in Texas with $17 billion chip factory

Samsung is planning to build a $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas as part of efforts to tackle a global shortage of chips.

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CNN joins Ukraine's Navy on artillery boat as threat from Russia looms

CNN joins Ukraine's Navy on an artillery boat in the Sea of Azov as tensions with Russia reach a boiling point.

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Real Madrid star Karim Benzema found guilty of complicity in attempted blackmail in sex tape case

Real Madrid and France star Karim Benzema has been found guilty by a French court of complicity in attempted blackmail of fellow French footballer Mathieu Valbuena with a sex tape, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

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Video shows southern India under water after weeks of heavy rain

Heavy rains have been pounding southern India on and off for weeks. The latest spell has submerged highways and roads, while completely isolating some villages and blocking access to food and water. Some residents see these floods as an annual problem and are frustrated. CNN's Tom Sater reports.

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Dancing Grannies talk about love of what they do months before parade tragedy

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies lost three members and a volunteer when a SUV rammed into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Months before the incident, they were interviewed by CNN affiliate WDJT.

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German parties to present coalition deal

Three German political parties will later on Wednesday present their deal for forming a new coalition government, with left-leaning Olaf Scholz expected to be the next chancellor following lengthy negotiations and a historic election that sees Angela Merkel stepping down after 16 years at the helm.

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Covid surge threatens Europe's economic recovery

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Jury begins second day of deliberations in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Following more than two weeks of court proceedings and testimony from 23 witnesses, jurors in the Ahmaud Arbery killing trial are set to begin their second day of deliberations Wednesday morning.

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Not just the supply chain: Going green is hiking prices, too

President Biden and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell are committed to fighting inflation. But the two may face an uphill battle bringing consumer prices down due to a factor that many experts may not be pricing into the economic picture: the rise of ESG investing.

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These countries are joining the US in tapping their emergency oil reserves

Some of the world's biggest energy-consuming nations are joining a US-led effort to release strategic oil reserves to try to cool high prices and tame inflation.

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New Zealand to ease restrictions to Covid-vaccinated international travelers in 2022

New Zealand will allow fully vaccinated international travelers into the country from next year, in a gradual easing of its strict border restrictions that have been in place for more than 18 months to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

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Strong winds and low humidity increase threat of wildfires and power shutoffs in Southern California over Thanksgiving holiday

Blustery and dry Santa Ana winds are whipping up a wildfire threat in Southern California this week, threatening a potential power shutoff over the Thanksgiving holiday.

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China's disappearing ships

Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from global trackers, creating yet another headache for the global supply chain. China's growing isolation from the rest of the world — along with a deepening mistrust of foreign influence — may be to blame.

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Jamie Dimon jokes that JPMorgan will outlast the Chinese Communist Party

JPMorgan has made significant inroads in China over the last couple of years. Now the bank's top boss is cracking jokes about whether his firm can outlast the country's powerful political machine.

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'There's power in that fear': Andrew Cuomo looms in the race to replace him

More than three months after he resigned in disgrace, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo exists in political limbo -- not completely written off as a spent force, but sidelined as the campaign to replace him heats up.

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UN criticizes arrest of rights activist in Indian Kashmir

Rights groups including the United Nations have criticized the arrest of a prominent activist in Indian-administered Kashmir on terror funding charges.

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Prosecutors to deliver final rebuttal in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killing before jury deliberates

Prosecutors will begin court proceedings Tuesday in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery with a rebuttal to closing arguments made by the defense, which some legal experts felt were racially insensitive and led to Arbery's mother excusing herself from the courtroom.

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Sidewalk collapses during Brazil parade, sending 30 people into river

A sidewalk collapsed during Christmas festivities in the southeastern city of Joinville in Brazil on Monday, injuring 33 people, according to authorities.

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La Niña to batter Australia with rain over the summer in a wet and windy holiday period

Australians are bracing for a wet and windy summer for a second year in a row as meteorologists said Tuesday that a La Niña weather event had formed in the Pacific Ocean.

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Brit Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories

Britain's pop music honors, the Brits, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organizers said on Monday.

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Colombia's indigenous activists protect the environment. Now they too are under threat

Fighting against climate change is often a matter of who controls the territory.

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Private SCOTUS files that could reveal what happened in Bush v. Gore remain locked up

Internal Supreme Court documents that could enhance public understanding of the Bush v. Gore election battle and other significant cases of the late 1990s and early 2000s were to be opened last year under a deal forged by a long-serving justice, but the high court has delayed release of the materials, citing the pandemic.

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Paytm is still struggling to convince investors after disastrous IPO

Paytm is starting to stage a recovery from its disastrous stock market debut last week, but the digital payments firm faces an uphill battle winning over investors worried about its ability to turn a profit in the face of growing competition.

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Airbus A340 plane lands on Antarctica for first time

For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica.

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At least 20 people involved in burglary at a Nordstrom in Los Angeles, local reports say

At least 20 people were involved in a burglary Monday night at the Nordstrom department store at The Grove retail complex in Los Angeles, CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reported, citing the Los Angeles Police Department.

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The West's leaders agree that democracy is under attack. How they can defend it is less obvious

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's willful manipulation of migrants, enabling their easy passage to and through his country toward the border of the European Union, is a classic assault on democracy by an autocrat who knows that any attempt to fight back risks undermining the bloc's sacred values.

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'Germany has humanity': Hear from mother trying to cross Belarus border

CNN's Matthew Chance reports after violence broke out on the EU's border with Belarus where thousands of migrants have been trying to cross in hopes of a better life in Europe.

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Video shows mob swipe $100K of merchandise from Louis Vuitton

More than 14 people rushed into a Louis Vuitton store in Oak Brook, Illinois and stole at least $100,000 in merchandise, police say.

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'I let them dehumanize my son': Ahmaud Arbery's mother speaks up

In an interview with John Berman, Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, reacts to defense attorney Laura Hogue's comments about her son's "long, dirty toenails."

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See who won 'Dancing with the Stars'

A Peloton instructor, a former NBA star, a social media personality and a talk show host competed for the crown on the finale of "Dancing with the Stars."

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Portugal's power production goes coal-free long before deadline

Portugal shut down its last remaining coal plant over the weekend, ending the use of the polluting material for electricity generation and becoming the fourth country in the European Union to do so.

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Hear Rittenhouse's message to President Biden

Kyle Rittenhouse appeared in a Fox News interview with Tucker Carlson where he responded to a Joe Biden campaign ad featuring him saying it was "defaming his character." CNN's Chris Cuomo and Van Jones discuss.

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A man who fled Atlanta airport after a weapon discharged is still at large. Here's what we know

Three days after a gunshot set off a panic inside the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, police are still looking for the man they say brought the weapon through a security checkpoint and then managed to slip away in the ensuing chaos, firearm in hand.

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Stu Rasmussen, America's first openly transgender mayor, has died

Stewart "Stu" Rasmussen, America's first openly transgender mayor, has died, according to the current mayor of Silverton, Oregon, Kyle Palmer.

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Atlanta-area man accused of killing a couple in their home and stabbing a police officer

An Atlanta-area man accused of stabbing a police officer during an attempted burglary last week has also been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of a firefighter and his wife, officials say.

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Octopuses, lobsters and crabs are sentient and deserve protection, UK says

Octopuses, crabs and lobsters are capable of experiencing pain or suffering, according to a review commissioned by the UK government, which has added the creatures to a list of sentient beings to be given protection under new animal welfare laws.

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4 Black men exonerated more than 70 years after being wrongly accused of raping a White teen girl

The families of the "Groveland Four" got some closure Monday after Florida officially cleared four young Black men wrongly accused of raping a 17-year-old White girl in 1949.

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U.N. warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system

The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan's banks, warning that a spike in people who are unable to repay loans as well as lower deposits and a cash liquidity crunch could cause the financial system to collapse within months.

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Polar opposite candidates head to run-off vote in Chile

The race to replace Chilean President Sebastián Piñera is now down to two candidates after a general election was held on Sunday.

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Four-eared kitten becomes social media sensation

Four-month old kitten Midas, from Turkey, was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a recessive genetic mutation, according to Reuters.

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Al Gore 'was a man' about his election loss, unlike Trump, federal judge says

A federal judge took aim at former President Donald Trump on Monday for lying about voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election, saying that former Vice President Al Gore had a better standing to challenge the 2000 election results but that he was "a man" and walked away.

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Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to Obama foundation in honor of John Lewis

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is donating $100 million to the Obama Foundation in honor of Congressman John Lewis, a hero of the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s who died last year, the foundation said on Monday.

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What we know about what happened at the Waukesha Christmas parade

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'Tis the season: First lady Jill Biden to receive official White House Christmas tree

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation's capital.

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Bodies pile up outside hospital morgue as Romania struggles with fourth wave of Covid

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Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her own criminal trial

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Women banned from Afghan television dramas under new Taliban media rules

Women will be barred from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under the Taliban's new media restrictions, in the latest rollback of women's freedoms since the militant group seized power three months ago.

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What AOC gets exactly right about Democrats' political problems

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not happy with her party.

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Joe Biden channels his inner Obama with Fed pick

By choosing to stick with Jerome Powell, who Donald Trump selected to be Federal Reserve chairman in 2017, President Biden proved that he learned a valuable lesson from his former boss about continuity over partisan politics during challenging economic times.

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Uber Eats to allow orders for cannabis in Ontario

Uber will allow users in Ontario, Canada, to place orders for cannabis on its Uber Eats app, marking the ride-hailing giant's foray into the booming business, a company spokesperson said on Monday.

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Eddie Redmayne says playing a trans character in 'The Danish Girl' was a mistake

Eddie Redmayne has addressed the controversy surrounding his Oscar-nominated role in "The Danish Girl," calling his decision to play transgender pioneer Lili Elbe in the 2015 drama a "mistake."

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Peng Shuai has finally appeared in public. But here's why the worries aren't going away

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China may have to juice its economy soon as 'stagflation' risk rises

A Chinese central official has warned that stagflation could weigh on an already struggling economy next year. It's the latest sign that the government may be thinking about taking some aggressive steps to address slowing growth, including its first lending rate cut since early 2020.

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Michael Cohen's house arrest to end Monday

Michael Cohen is about to be a free man.

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Ericsson to buy cloud firm Vonage for $6.2 billion

Mobile telecoms equipment maker Ericsson said on Monday it had agreed to buy cloud communications firm Vonage for $6.2 billion.

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Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek 'hegemony'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit on Monday that Beijing would not "bully" its smaller regional neighbors, amid rising tension over the South China Sea.

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LeBron James ejected after a strike to an opposing player's face leads to an on-court scuffle

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ejected during a game against the Detroit Pistons Sunday after making contact with Pistons' Isaiah Stewart in the face.

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Romania is battling its worst Covid-19 wave yet. Wide suspicion over vaccines isn't helping

"It's relentless -- relentless," sighed nurse Claudiu Ionita, standing in front of a line of gurneys in Bucharest University Hospital's morgue. On each gurney lay a body inside a black plastic bag.

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Video shows SUV narrowly miss little child as it barrels down road

There are multiple fatalities and more than 20 people are injured after an SUV plowed through a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Video of the incident shows the vehicle rushing past a small child standing on the edge of the street before it drives into the crowd.

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'I'm honestly speechless': CNN commentator reacts to CPAC banning Sesame Street characters

CNN's Jim Acosta and political commentator Kirsten Powers react to CPAC banning Sesame Street characters from attending the conservative organization's 2022 conference over Sesame Street's promotion of Covid-19 vaccines.

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Covid ravages Romania amid onslaught of fake news and superstition

Intensive care units and morgues are filling up in Romania amid record levels of Covid-19 related deaths and one of Europe's lowest vaccination rates. Doctors say they can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, as vast swathes of the population remain reluctant to get vaccinated. Medics say they struggle against fake news, suspicion and superstition. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from Romania.

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How to fix your sleep position to relieve back pain

Physical therapists Bob and Brad put out videos every day to an audience of millions on YouTube. They explain why your current sleeping position is putting your back out of whack and how to fix it.

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Smerconish has a theory about Biden's low poll numbers

CNN's Michael Smerconish has a theory about the real reason why President Joe Biden's poll numbers are so low ... and it involves former President Donald Trump.

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Bill Maher sounds off on teaching critical race theory

During a discussion about critical race theory with CNN's Chris Cuomo, Bill Maher says that he's all for teaching the history of racism in the US in schools but is against teaching racism is the essence of America.

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Multiple people injured when driver plows through a Wisconsin holiday parade

A car ran through a Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas Parade Sunday night, leaving multiple people injured, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel intern Kaylee Staral, who was at the parade.

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Missing tennis star appears on video call with Olympic and Chinese officials

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Fasting 2 days a week can help obese people keep off the weight with modest results, study finds

The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, is no more effective than traditional approaches to weight loss, according to what researchers said was the first study of the regimen in a "real-life setting."

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Two missionaries released in Haiti after group kidnapping, aid group claims

Two missionaries kidnapped in Haiti over a month ago have been released, according to a statement by the US-based Christian Aid Ministries. CNN has not been able to independently confirm their release.

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Residents evacuated from Italian island Vulcano over carbon dioxide levels

Most of the 250 permanent residents of a volcanic Italian island have been told to evacuate after levels of carbon dioxide in the air spiked dangerously, causing respiratory problems to people and their pets.

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Justin Bieber called on to cancel Saudi Arabia concert by slain journalist's fiancée

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote an open letter published by the Washington Post calling for Justin Bieber to cancel his upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia.

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Lewis Hamilton wins Qatar Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton put in a faultless drive to win Sunday's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix and cut Max Verstappen's championship lead to just eight points.

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Skin lightening is an $8.6 billion industry. This woman is trying to stop it

For over a decade, Amira Adawe has devoted her life to putting an end to the skin lightening industry, particularly the use of creams that contain toxic levels of mercury. Here's how she's doing it.

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Violent clashes erupt during anti-lockdown demonstrations in Europe

Protests in European countries against new Covid-19 restrictions turned violent over the weekend as cases continue to rise in the continent.

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Adele wants you to listen to her album in order, and Spotify agrees

When it comes to her art, Adele has a certain way she likes things to be done. The singer believes the tracks on an album should be listened to in their order of arrangement -- and now she's got streaming giant Spotify onside.

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Sudan's military agrees to reinstate ousted civilian prime minister

Sudan's military chief and the prime minister he overthrew last month have reached a deal for the reinstatement of the premier and the release of jailed political detainees, mediators said Sunday.

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'Germany has humanity': Hear from mother trying to cross Belarus border

CNN's Matthew Chance reports after violence broke out on the EU's border with Belarus where thousands of migrants have been trying to cross in hopes of a better life in Europe.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer out as Manchester United manager after string of poor results

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, one day after the club suffered a humiliating 4-1 Premier League defeat at Watford.

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'SNL' has Judge Jeanine go over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and a chat with Donald Trump

There was a lot of news to cover from this week, and "Saturday Night Live" had its Judge Jeanine take it all on.

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It didn't take long for police to see the Turpin children's horrifying reality

Jordan Turpin was 17 years old when she found herself crawling out of a window of her family's home, hoping to save the lives of her 12 siblings.

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China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue

China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing strong dissatisfaction with Vilnius for allowing Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in the Baltic state, raising tensions in a spat that has also dragged in Washington.

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The victims of the Belarus border crisis were obvious. For Poland's government, it was a useful distraction

It was clear who the losers were in the dispute between Poland and Belarus. The thousands of migrants who became stranded on the border in freezing conditions had their dreams of a new future in Europe dashed, and some are now being repatriated to their home countries. But for Poland's government, the crisis helped to divert attention from a series of uncomfortable issues.

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Jan. 6 committee member: Many of 200+ witnesses are ex-Trump admin staff who voluntarily came forward

A member of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack told CNN Saturday many of the more than 200 witnesses they have interviewed are former officials from the Trump administration who came forward voluntarily.

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She died from a snakebite. But the real killer was her husband

Uthra's mother found her daughter lying motionless in bed at the family home, her left arm dotted with blood.

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Adele to star in televised concert special, 'An Audience With Adele,' following release of new album

Adele is not going easy on her fans, with the singer starring in a highly anticipated televised UK concert special on Sunday following the release of her new album, "30."

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Where Xi's China is heading

Imagine, for a moment, what the world looks like to people living in China today — say, to an average couple.

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There's nothing more frightening in America today than an angry White man

The Brute. The Buck. And, of course, the Thug.

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Exploring mysterious worlds in 'The Hunt for Planet B'

If the universe is a seemingly endless desert, planet Earth is just a grain of sand.

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Queen marks first wedding anniversary without Prince Philip

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has reached her first wedding anniversary since the death of her husband, Prince Philip.

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Rolls-Royce claims to have developed the world's fastest all-electric aircraft

British aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it has developed the "world's fastest all-electric aircraft," according to a statement from the company.

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Nigerian musician Davido says he will give $600,000 to charity after online appeal

Nigerian-American musician Davido has announced he will donate more than $600,000 to orphanages across Nigeria, after hosting an impromptu online appeal that initially sparked amusement and confusion from his fans.

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Chinese state media shares video clips purporting to show tennis star Peng Shuai

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Make Chile great again? Meet the far-right presidential candidate tempting voters from Chile's left and center

"This is the first time I will vote for a right-wing candidate. I consider myself a leftist, but today I am 100% sure I will go for José Antonio Kast," said Rodrigo Álvarez, a 48-old sociologist and public administrator, referring to Chile's far right presidential candidate, a long-time conservative politician and defender of former dictator Augusto Pinochet's regime.

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Fire breaks out near Place de L'Opera in Paris

A large fire broke out in a building on boulevard des Capucines, near the Place de L'Opera square in central Paris on Saturday, sending clouds of smoke rising into the air.

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Dr. Gupta breaks down new booster data

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses new data out of Israel which explains why CDC vaccine advisers voted to recommend Covid-19 booster shots for all adults.

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The EU realizes it can't rely on America for protection. Now it has a blueprint for a new joint military force

The chaos at the border between Poland and Belarus is just the latest incident to get top brass in Brussels pondering what the European Union should do long-term about its internal security.

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'We're expecting Novak to come': Players must be vaccinated to play in Australian Open

Players will have to be fully vaccinated to participate in the upcoming Australian Open, with Tennis Australia Chief Executive Officer Craig Tiley hopeful that men's world No. 1 Novak Djokovic will be competing.

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Neighbor went to check on 70-year-old next door and found body of FBI fugitive

When a neighbor went to check on 70-year-old James Fitzgerald on November 6, they found a decomposing body inside the home Fitzgerald had lived in for the last 15 years in the town of Seneca, about an hour outside of Greenville, South Carolina.

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Things we learned from Kyle Rittenhouse's trial that challenge assumptions about the case

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Rittenhouse breaks down after being found not guilty on all charges

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people and shooting another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, summer 2020 has been found not guilty on all charges.

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Former NFL player Zac Stacy arrested after alleged attack on ex-girlfriend

Former NFL player Zac Stacy is in police custody after disturbing video surfaced appearing to show Stacy assaulting his ex-girlfriend. 

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Trump's ire grows as DeSantis' popularity with Republicans takes off

In a matter of months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gone from being a shining example in Donald Trump's eyes of a MAGA leader molded in his image to an average politician who forgot his roots as he rose to Republican stardom.

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Europe's 'epidemic of the unvaccinated' is a crucial lesson in Covid fight

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Miracle Covid-19 survivor: Woman wakes up after weeks on ventilator

They made her funeral arrangements and almost bought a tombstone, but despite being in a coma and on a ventilator for weeks, Bettina Lerman woke up the same day she was going to be taken off life support. She now has plans to get vaccinated.

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Rittenhouse jury begins fourth day of deliberations

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Oil selloff intensifies on Covid fears and risk of US-China intervention

The oil market has gone from booming to busting, much to the relief of inflation-weary American drivers ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Austria becomes the first European country to impose a national lockdown this fall

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Australia Test cricket captain Tim Paine steps down over ​2017 texts sent to female colleague

Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia's Test cricket captain over an investigation into texts sent to a female colleague in 2017.

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The Unite the Right trial is exposing the chasm between who plans White nationalism's battles and who does the fighting

A key federal defendant accused of conspiracy over the 2017 Unite the Right rally was forced this week to confront his own explicit calls for violence -- and who should do the actual fighting -- in the months before the deadly event unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Jury to begin deliberations in Charlottesville Unite the Right civil trial

A jury is expected to begin deliberations Friday in the civil case involving White nationalists who organized a two-day rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 when a protester killed a person and others were injured in the chaos.

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Kim Kardashian, Leeds owner Radrizzani help 130 Afghan female players fly to Britain

Reality star Kim Kardashian and Leeds United soccer club owner Andrea Radrizzani helped former Afghanistan captain Khalida Popal in flying 130 Afghan women soccer players and their families from Pakistan to Britain on Thursday.

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FIFA set to review controversial penalty in World Cup qualifier

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has emphatically hit back at match manipulation allegations made by South Africa after the sides' World Cup qualifying match on Sunday.

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Austria imposes national lockdown as Covid-19 crisis deepens

Austria will impose a national lockdown on Monday as Covid-19 cases soar, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced Friday, becoming the first European country to do so this fall.

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Gang sold tons of horse disguised as beef and put rotting meat in hamburgers, Brazilian officials say

A gang of six people accused of stealing horses for slaughter and selling the meat to restaurants disguised as beef has been arrested in southern Brazil, according to officials.

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Testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing has concluded. Here's what we've learned

After 10 days of court proceedings with more than 20 witnesses and investigators providing testimony, prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin closing arguments Monday in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

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Memphis police release photos of suspects in rapper Young Dolph's fatal shooting

Police have released surveillance photos of two suspects they believe killed rapper Young Dolph.

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Springboks great says he would have taken the knee as a player if he had the opportunity

While South Africa's rugby team has decided not to take a knee before games, former Springbok Bryan Habana says he would have done so if he had the opportunity during his playing days.

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House Democrats finally on the verge of passing Biden's massive social spending bill

House Democrats are on the cusp of passing President Joe Biden's sweeping social spending and climate change bill after months of feuding. But the likely win on Friday will only pose new questions over whether the $1.9 trillion measure can survive the Senate and then offer the short-term jolt of political energy Biden's wobbling presidency needs.

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Peng Shuai is China's first #MeToo accuser; now she's missing

Former tennis pro Pam Shriver and Economist China editor James Miles weigh the impact of the star's disappearance on world sports and global relations

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The Philippines announces it will reopen to tourists 'soon'

The Philippines is looking to open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists coming from "green list" countries "soon," the country's Department of Tourism announced on Friday, November 19.

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Oil prices are finally falling. Thank China and Joe Biden

The price of oil has shot up this fall, boosting profits for major producers but hurting the wallets of drivers who need to fill up their tanks. Just a few days back, gas prices in California hit their highest level ever. This week, however, some of the pressure has started to lift.

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CEOs are joining the 'Great Resignation'

CEO turnover spiked in the first half of 2021, as companies tapped new talent to navigate the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and stressed-out chief executives sought a career change, a study from recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles found.

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'Germany has humanity': Hear from mother trying to cross Belarus border

CNN's Matthew Chance reports after violence broke out on the EU's border with Belarus where thousands of migrants have been trying to cross in hopes of a better life in Europe.

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US considering sending some evacuees who don't pass vetting process back to Afghanistan

The Biden administration is considering sending some of the Afghan evacuees at a US military base in Kosovo back to Afghanistan if they cannot clear the intense vetting process to come to the United States, according to three US officials familiar with the matter.

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Steve Bannon tries to shield himself with 'podcaster privilege'

Steve Bannon's relationship with former President Donald Trump has landed him in the dock, charged with criminal contempt of Congress. Doubling down on his Trump-emulating defiance, Bannon has retained the ex-president's former lawyer, David Schoen -- perhaps most famous for taking part in the defense in the second impeachment when seven members of Trump's own party voted to convict him.

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Defendant Travis McMichael faces cross-examination in the Ahmaud Arbery killing trial

Defendant Travis McMichael is expected to testify again under cross-examination Thursday regarding the 2020 shooting and killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

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Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent shares racist letter she received

Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent was told to "leave our country" in a vitriolic, hand-written racist letter.

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Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes announce breakup

Music stars Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have announced that they are breaking up.

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Their flights were canceled and they spent 24 hours falling in love

It was the morning of April 4, 2003 and Jennifer Lowther was crying in the corner of a Toronto Airport lounge because she was going to miss her best friend's wedding.

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Garbiñe Muguruza becomes first Spanish player to win WTA Finals

Garbiñe Muguruza became the first Spanish player to win the season-ending WTA Finals as she beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3 7-5 on Wednesday.

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Taiwan holds ceremony for advanced F-16V fighter jets

Taiwan has officially commissioned its first F-16V combat wing as it upgrades its military hardware amid growing threats from mainland China. CNN's Will Ripley reports from Chiayi Air Base in southern Taiwan.

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Video shows dramatic rescue as floods hit north west

Heavy rain and strong wind hit the state of Washington and British Columbia, prompting evacuations and causing power outages.

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Germany's Covid cases hit record high with Merkel warning of 'dramatic' situation

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Aid workers face trial in Greece for spying after refugee rescues

Dozens of aid workers involved in refugee rescues, including a Syrian refugee, go on trial in Greece this week on charges of spying and disclosing state secrets, in a case rights groups have decried as "farcical" and "politically motivated."

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, surprises with visit to Ellen DeGeneres talk show

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, is appearing on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in her first visit to a television talk show since becoming a member of the British royal family.

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Biden set to revive US-Mexico-Canada summit

President Joe Biden plans to focus on migration, the Covid-19 pandemic and economic integration when he convenes a summit of North American leaders at the White House on Thursday.

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Hello from your best friend -- the device that lets your dog call you

Forget fetching sticks and chewing bones, that's so last century. Today's dogs have much more exciting options when it comes to hobbies --- including video calling their owners.

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Germany's Covid cases hit record high with Merkel warning of 'dramatic' situation

Germany reported its highest single day surge of Covid-19 infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel said the "dramatic" situation was the result of the fourth wave "hitting our country with full force."

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Azeem Rafiq doesn't want his kids to play cricket and 'be in pain'

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq says he would stop his children from getting into cricket as he doesn't want his "son or daughter to be in pain."

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What Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks about Apple, China and the 'metaverse'

Tim Sweeney is on a mission.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fires back at GOP over Gosar's violent video

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke out on the House floor during the vote to censure Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) over a video posted to his Twitter and Instagram depicting violence and the apparent killing of the Democratic congresswoman.

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'In this house, I'm in charge': UK house speaker shuts down Boris Johnson

Lindsay Hoyle, the UK's Speaker of the House of Commons, stepped in during a fiery parliamentary debate session. He rebuked Prime Minister Boris Johnson, opposition leader Keir Starmer and the most senior figures of both parties for their poor parliamentary behavior, saying he expected better politics from both sides. CNN's Bianca Nobilo has more.

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Canadian farmers rescue cows from floods after month's worth of rain in two days

A flotilla of motorboats, canoes, dinghies and jet-skis helmed by farmers raced to move dozens of trapped cows from frigid waters as floods hit the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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Trump's thirst for revenge is causing chaos in the Georgia governor's race

A simmering war within the Georgia Republican Party is about -- what else? -- Donald Trump.

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Two men convicted of killing Malcolm X to be exonerated, report says

Two of the three men convicted of the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X are expected to be exonerated Thursday by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, according to a report by The New York Times.

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Penn Badgley was amused by Laura Ingraham's viral 'You' segment

"You" star Penn Badgley is weighing in on Laura Ingraham's viral "You" moment.

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Hear why Ukraine's foreign minister is calling out Putin

CNN's Becky Anderson speaks with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba about growing tensions with Russia after US President Joe Biden's administration publicly sounded the alarm about Russia's irregular military movements near Ukraine's border.

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Ten anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan capital, say medics

Ten people were shot dead by security forces during anti-coup demonstrations in Sudan's capital Khartoum Wednesday, the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee said on Facebook.

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China's hypersonic missile test 'went around the world', top US military leader says

China's test of a hypersonic missile over the summer "went around the world," the second most senior US general said in an interview released Tuesday, shedding new details on the test and warning that China might one day be able to launch a surprise nuclear attack on the United States.

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Fairer is not more beautiful when it comes to beauty standards

In a new six-month series called "White Lies," CNN "As Equals" is investigating the world of skin whitening. The series aims to raise awareness of colorism, the idea that lighter skin is best, even among people of the same ethnic or racial group. The practice is often confused with racism, which refers to the discrimination that a marginalized minority group receives based on their ethnicity. CNN's Jaya Sharma spoke with several people of color about their lived experiences of colorism and skin whitening.

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Biden-Xi meeting yielded no major breakthroughs. But Beijing has already claimed victory

The very fact US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are now talking is itself a significant breakthrough.

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Skin lightening is an $8.6 billion industry. This woman is trying to stop it

For over a decade, Amira Adawe has devoted her life to putting an end to the skin lightening industry, particularly the use of creams that contain toxic levels of mercury. Here's how she's doing it.

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Reporter shows inside processing center holding migrants on Poland-Belarus border

CNN's Matthew Chance reports from a processing center in Belarus where some migrants are being held. On Tuesday, violence broke out on the country's border with Poland as thousands tried to cross into the European Union.

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Kyle Rittenhouse's fate is in the jury's hands. Recap what happened in closing arguments

The closing arguments have been made and Kyle Rittenhouse's future is up the jury in his trial. Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

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Ireland, home to one of Europe's highest vaccination rates, imposes curfew on pubs and clubs as cases rise

Ireland will impose a midnight curfew on bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday, its prime minister Micheál Martin has announced, as the country tackles a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases.

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UK inflation at 10-year high sets stage for interest rate rise within weeks

Britain looks set to become the first major economy to hike interest rates since the Covid-19 pandemic began after inflation data showed prices rising at the fastest rate in a decade.

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Illinois students rally to defend LGBTQ book as school board hears objections over its content

The increasingly heated debate over the presence of certain books in school libraries was aired at an Illinois school board meeting this week.

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Indian comedian Vir Das sparks explosive online debate with controversial tale of 'two Indias'

A comedian's powerful monologue addressing some of India's most sensitive issues including rape and farmers' protests has split opinion in the country, with right-wing activists calling for his arrest while supporters rally to his defense.

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Naomi Osaka joins chorus of international concern for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has become the latest athlete to voice concern over Peng Shuai, who has not been seen in public since accusing a former Chinese state leader of sexual assault.

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Family of a 21-year-old who died at the Astroworld Festival among 125 plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit over the deadly concert

The family of Axel Acosta Avila, one of 10 people who died in the chaotic crowd surge during the Astroworld Festival in Houston this month, is among 125 plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit Tuesday against the event's organizers and others.

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Why overturning Roe v. Wade would be a disaster for conservatives

Here's the best-kept secret about the so-called abortion "debate" in the United States: It's actually not that much of a debate at all. A majority of Americans believe that the decision to end or continue a pregnancy should be left to a woman and her doctor, not the state. Most Americans oppose laws that make it more difficult for reproductive health clinics to operate. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments next month challenging Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide, but fewer than a third of Americans want Roe to be overturned.

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What a staggering gun cache discovered in one suspected neo-Nazi's house says about far-right extremism in Europe

Last month, Austrian police made a remarkable discovery. In a raid on a house in the town of Baden, they found an arsenal of weapons and 1,200 kilograms of ammunition -- as well as Nazi paraphernalia and a large amount of gunpowder.

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Skin lightening is an $8.6 billion industry. This woman is trying to stop it

For over a decade, Amira Adawe has devoted her life to putting an end to the skin lightening industry, particularly the use of creams that contain toxic levels of mercury. Here's how she's doing it.

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Evergrande chief sold $1.1 billion of personal assets to prop up company: reports

Evergrande chairman Xu Jiayin has sold more than 7 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) worth of personal assets to prop up his embattled company, Chinese state media reported this week.

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Uganda bombings

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two separate suicide attacks that killed three people and injured 33 in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Tuesday.

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A 12-year-old Boy Scout used his skills to rescue a lost couple and their injured dog on a trail in Hawaii

A 12-year-old Boy Scout in Hawaii takes the organization's motto "be prepared" very seriously and used his knowledge to help rescue a couple and their injured dog on a trail.

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Biden says Taiwan's independence is up to Taiwan after talks with Xi

President Joe Biden made clear Tuesday evening he was not encouraging Taiwan's "independence" after using the word an hour earlier to describe the progress he made during a discussion of the island with his Chinese counterpart Monday evening.

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Training firefighters surprised when man drives car into water

A man was rescued from his submerged vehicle during a volunteer fire rescue service training exercise in Maryland.

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CNN reporter hit with water cannon at Belarus-Poland border

Violence has erupted at the Poland-Belarus border. Migrants threw stones at Polish border guards, who responded with water cannons and tear gas. CNN's Matthew Chance reports after being hit with a water cannon.

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Chris Christie responds to critics who say he enabled Trump

CNN's Dana Bash interviews Chris Christie about former President Trump's false election conspiracies and whether Christie regrets supporting Trump.

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US journalist arrives home days after being sentenced to 11 years in Myanmar prison

American journalist Danny Fenster arrived in the United States on Tuesday after almost six months in a Myanmar prison and expressed thanks to everyone involved in securing his release.

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Space junk is a massive problem. Russia's anti-satellite missile test just made it worse

Days after world powers wrapped up a monumental climate summit in Glasgow, another environmental emergency was unfolding -- this time in space.

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At least two explosions rock Ugandan capital Kampala

Two explosions rocked the Ugandan capital's city center within 30 minutes of each other on Tuesday, according to police and a journalist at the scene of one of the blasts.

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Girl, 16, says she was raped by hundreds of men in western India

At least seven men have been arrested in western India after a 16-year-old girl claimed she was raped hundreds of times by hundreds of men in the latest horrifying case to highlight the country's rampant sexual violence problem.

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Bannon on Garland: This is going to be a misdemeanor from hell

Trump ally Steve Bannon has been released from custody pending trial on charges of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating January 6.

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​Azeem Rafiq: Cricket faces day of reckoning with UK lawmakers -- As you get further up in the sport, 'the game gets whiter and whiter'

After a turbulent month which has brought to light multiple allegations of racism by former players of Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC), senior management figures from the club will today answer questions in a UK parliamentary inquiry over the organization's handling of ​Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism.

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Bitcoin falls as China takes aim once again at 'extremely harmful' crypto mining

Chinese authorities are ramping up a crackdown on crypto mining, calling it an "extremely harmful" practice that threatens to jeopardize the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

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India opens borders to vaccinated foreign tourists

India opened its borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists entering the country on commercial flights for the first time in nearly two years on Monday.

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Australian women to sue Qatar over forced invasive examinations at Doha airport

A group of seven Australian women, some of whom were subjected to invasive medical examinations after authorities found an abandoned baby at Doha international airport, are planning on suing the Qatar government, their lawyer confirmed Tuesday.

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Flooding in Washington state displaces hundreds and closes section of I-5

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency Monday following days of severe wind and rain that has led to extensive flooding in parts of the state, shuttering a stretch of Interstate 5, knocking out power and displacing hundreds.

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Taliban parades captured US military vehicles

Taliban forces flaunted US armored vehicles during a military parade on Sunday in Kabul

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Ambulance driver admitted to drinking, smoking marijuana and taking Adderall before crash that killed patient, police say

A Georgia ambulance driver has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence and second-degree homicide-by-vehicle after he crashed the ambulance he was driving, killing the dialysis patient he was transporting, according to authorities.

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Cuban government goes to extremes to keep activist from marching

Cuba's government is doing everything it can to silence protests, including a planned opposition march in Havana. Officials are even going so far as to confine activists to their homes. CNN's Patrick Oppmann has more.

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Video shows moment of explosion in Liverpool terror attack

CCTV footage shows the moment of an explosion outside a hospital in Liverpool, UK. Police have declared the blast a terrorist incident and said they believed the explosion occurred when a man brought an improvised device into a taxi.

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'Dancing with the Stars' has another double elimination

"Dancing with the Stars" eliminated two couples after the remaining six contestants performed two routines during Monday's semifinals.

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Christie describes being attacked about his weight

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks to CNN's Dana Bash about the effect criticism about his weight has had on him.

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Biden holds signing ceremony for bipartisan infrastructure bill

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Taliban hold military parade with US-made weapons in Kabul in show of strength

Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday using captured American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters in a display that showed their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army.

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US struggles with intelligence blind spot as Russia builds up forces near Ukraine

After publicly sounding the alarm about Russia's irregular military movements near Ukraine's border, the Biden administration's efforts to understand Russia's intentions are being hampered by a key blind spot -- the intelligence community's limited visibility into Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle.

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What we learned from Adele's Oprah interview

Adele has opened up about her weight loss, coming to terms with the collapse of her marriage and juggling motherhood and her musical career, in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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Shell ditches the Dutch and moves HQ to London in share overhaul

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Supply chain crisis threatens Christmas for Spanish wines

The bottles that Francisco Ibaibarriaga ordered from France to fill at his small Betolaza winery in La Rioja are just not going to arrive in time for Christmas.

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Poland, Lithuania and Latvia consider triggering NATO's Article 4 over the Belarus border crisis

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are considering triggering NATO's Article 4 over the crisis unfolding at their borders with Belarus, as thousands of people stuck in freezing conditions continue to try to cross into Europe.

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Chris Christie blames Trump's rhetoric about stolen election for January 6 insurrection

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believes the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6 was the result of former President Donald Trump's lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

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Shell ditches the Dutch and moves HQ to London in share overhaul

Royal Dutch Shell said on Monday it would scrap its dual share structure and move its head office to Britain from the Netherlands, pushed away by Dutch taxes and facing climate pressure in court as the energy giant shifts from oil and gas.

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Biden to sign order to address 'epidemic' of missing, murdered Native Americans at White House summit

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Monday directing federal agencies, including the departments of Justice, Interior and Homeland Security, to create a strategy addressing what the administration calls an "epidemic" of missing or murdered Indigenous people.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson expected to attend Ahmaud Arbery killing trial as testimony from state investigator continues Monday

As the defense cross-examines a Georgia state investigator who interviewed one of the defendants in the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, noted civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to attend Monday's court proceedings in a show of support for the Arbery family.

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New Zealand's Māori ask anti-vaccine protesters to stop using haka

A Māori tribe that claims New Zealand's most famous haka as its heritage on Monday told anti-vaccine protesters to stop using the traditional performance to promote their message.

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Lucid Air named MotorTrend Car of the Year

The Lucid Air, the first model from California-based electric car start-up company Lucid Motors, has been named MotorTrend's 2022 Car of the Year.

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Liverpool terrorist incident caused by man who brought explosive device into taxi, police say

UK police have declared a car explosion that took place in Liverpool on Sunday a terrorist incident.

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500 National Guard troops on standby as closing arguments set for Kyle Rittenhouse trial

As attorneys in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial prepare for closing arguments Monday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has 500 National Guard troops on standby outside of Kenosha, ahead of a possible verdict.

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American journalist Danny Fenster released from jail in Myanmar

American journalist Danny Fenster has been released from prison in Myanmar, according to Myanmar's military and former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, who had been on a private humanitarian visit to the country.

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Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as supply shortages hit

Japan's economy contracted much faster than expected in the third quarter as global supply disruptions hit exports and business spending while new Covid-19 cases soured the consumer mood, undermining efforts to stoke a virtuous growth cycle.

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In a sea of yellow, a final farewell to Valentino Rossi

On Sunday, in front of packed Ricardo Torno circuit in Valencia, Spain, the curtain finally fell on the extraordinary career of the most iconic motorcycle racer in history, Valentino Rossi.

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Lewis Hamilton keeps F1 title hopes alive with 'utterly awesome' victory in Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton produced one of the greatest performances of his career to hunt down Formula One title rival Max Verstappen and win an action-packed Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday.

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The killing of a corgi shows how government power has grown unchecked in China in the name of Covid prevention

A series of loud bangs startle the sleeping corgi, driving it out of its bed. The door opens and two people dressed in full hazmat suits enter the living room, one carrying a crowbar and another a yellow plastic bag.

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Biden and Xi expected to meet virtually soon. Here's what's at stake

The stakes are high for the anticipated summit between Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Joe Biden. The world's two biggest economies have been sparring over a range of issues from the origins of the pandemic to security, trade and human rights. CNN's David Culver reports.

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte won't run against daughter in election, spokesperson says

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will file his candidacy for next year's election later on Monday, his spokesperson said, but he will not compete against his daughter, who is running for vice president.

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Six killed during protests in Sudan as Al Jazeera bureau chief is arrested

A sixth protester has died after marches against the military takeover that took place across Sudan on Saturday, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors (CCSD) on Sunday.

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Counter-terror police investigate deadly Liverpool hospital car explosion

Counter-terrorism police are investigating after one person died and another was injured Sunday when a car exploded outside Liverpool Women's Hospital in northwest England.

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Cocaine worth $44 million found in onion rings cargo at UK border

A shipment of $44 million (£33 million) worth of cocaine was found in an onion ring cargo in Coquelles, France, UK border officials said.

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Iran earthquake of 6.3 magnitude kills at least one person

At least one person is reported to have died after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Iran on Sunday.

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Rep. Anthony Gonzalez: 'The cold hard truth is Donald Trump led us into a ditch on January 6'

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio, a House Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial earlier this year, repeatedly slammed Trump in an extensive sit-down interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.

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5 inmates, including 2 murder suspects, escape from county jail in Georgia, officials say

Five inmates, including two accused of murder, escaped from a south Georgia jail on Friday night and remain at large Sunday, according the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

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Chris Christie: 'The idea of making predictions for 2024 is folly'

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie -- who has been outspoken against former President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election results -- says he does not want to make predictions about 2024 and is unsure whether he or Trump will run again.

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Twist in negotiations leads COP26 president to apologize

CNN's Phil Black reports on the intense negotiations at COP26 around a global climate agreement.

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Can Biden revive his popularity in time for midterm elections?

From Virginia to New Jersey, Democratic election woes this month had a common thread: the unpopularity of President Joe Biden.

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Taylor Swift and Pete Davidson tease 'SNL' newbies, plus more top moments from the night

Following the release of "Red (Taylor's Version)" and a short music film that has people talking, Taylor Swift appeared on "Saturday Night Live" for a fifth time.

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Austria to impose Covid lockdown for the unvaccinated aged 12 and older

Austria will implement lockdown measures for all those aged 12 and older who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from Monday, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced.

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Son of former Libyan ruler Gadhafi runs for president

The son of Libya's late dictator Moammar Gadhafi appeared for nearly the first time in a decade on Sunday to register as a presidential candidate for a December vote planned to help end the years of chaos since his father was toppled.

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What's happening with Europe's ski season

Some miss the thrill of it. Some miss breathing in crisp, pure air on a sparkling mountainside. Others yearn for a cold drink on a sun-drenched terrace, or a cozy meal by a roaring fire after a day on the slopes.

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Fact-checking 5 viral Covid-19 vaccine falsehoods

Since vaccines were first authorized for use nearly a year ago, swarms of anti-vaxxers have pushed a variety of unfounded claims suggesting the vaccine is unsafe and urging people not to receive one.

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COP26 ended with the 'Glasgow Climate Pact.' Here's where it succeeded and failed

Nearly 200 countries adopted the Glasgow Climate Pact in Scotland on Saturday at talks known as COP26, after nearly two weeks of wrangling on everything from how much to limit global warming, what to say about fossil fuels and whether the worst-hit countries by the climate crisis should be compensated.

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Bestselling novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88

The acclaimed novelist Wilbur Smith has died aged 88, according to a statement from the author's official website.

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Ecuadorian President calls 'crisis cabinet' after prison violence leaves dozens dead

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has called a "crisis cabinet" after at least 68 inmates were killed in prison clashes on Saturday, according to an official statement of the President's office.

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Queen will miss Remembrance Sunday service after spraining her back

Queen will miss the Remembrance Sunday service in central London after spraining her back, Buckingham Palace said Sunday.

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Ex-Trump aide predicts how Bannon will respond to indictment

Stephanie Grisham, the White House press secretary for former President Donald Trump, predicts how Trump allies will respond to indictments against them.

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Schools in New Delhi to close for a week amid severe air pollution crisis

Schools in India's capital Delhi -- often ranked as one of the world's most polluted capitals -- will be physically closed for a week from Monday as severe air pollution blankets the city, the chief minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, said Saturday.

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Investigators track down Cleveland bank teller who stuffed $215K into a paper bag after his shift 52 years ago -- and vanished

Theodore John Conrad showed up for work as a bank teller in Cleveland. At the end of his shift, the then 20-year-old stole $215,000, stuffed it into a paper bag -- and vanished, authorities said.

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Former Japanese princess moves to New York with newlywed husband

Former Japanese Princess Mako moved to the United States on Sunday with her newlywed husband, commoner Kei Kumuro, after Mako exited Japan's royal family, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Blinken voices concerns over Taiwan to Chinese foreign minister ahead of Biden-Xi summit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over China's continued pressure against Taiwan in a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday, as the two countries prepare for a highly anticipated virtual summit between their leaders.

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Hospital suspends doctor's privileges for spreading 'misinformation' about Covid-19

A Texas hospital says it has suspended the privileges of a doctor who spread misinformation about Covid-19 on her social media.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Sam Huff dies at 87

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Washington and New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff died Saturday, Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder said in a statement.

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Inflation, explained: Why prices keep going up and who's to blame

Confused about inflation? You're not alone.

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Chris Daughtry postpones shows following the sudden death of his daughter

"American Idol" alum Chris Daughtry postponed a series of concert dates following the sudden death of his daughter, Hannah, his band announced on social media Saturday.

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Adoptive parents plead not guilty to murder of daughter, 6, as court documents describe horrific abuse allegations

A Hawaii couple charged with the murder of their adopted 6-year-old daughter pleaded not guilty via an attorney Friday, as court documents allege abusive treatment leading up to the girl's death, including her being kept in a dog cage to stop her searching for food.

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Some Afghans trying to flee country face exorbitant costs as Blinken touts success of efforts to help Americans

Afghans desperate to flee the country are increasingly having to negotiate with private operators charging exorbitant sums while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that all Americans who have asked to leave Afghanistan have been offered an opportunity to do so.

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