Iran fires missiles into Syria in response to Ahvaz parade attack

Iran launched multiple missiles into eastern Syria early Monday targeting militants allegedly involved in the September 22 attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, according to state media.

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Trump: Kim Jong Un and I fell in love

While speaking at a rally in Wheeling, West Virginia, President Donald Trump says that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "fell in love."

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Son of US Marine elected Okinawa governor on anti-military ticket

The son of a US marine has been elected governor of Okinawa after campaigning against Washington's military presence on the Southern Japanese island.

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US-Canada reach agreement on new trade deal

President Trump had sparred with Prime Minister Trudeau for months.

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Official says basis of Canada-US deal has been reached

A senior Canadian government official says the U.S. and Canada have reached the basis of a free trade deal

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Aid Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami Victims

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday followed by a massive tsunami, which killed more than 830 people.

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Woman sues Cristiano Ronaldo, accuses him of rape

A Las Vegas woman has publicly come forward with rape allegations against soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

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WATCH: Military dad surprises son at school pep rally

Sixth-grader David Beach received a big surprise when his dad, Sgt Kenneth Beach, whom he hadn't seen in nine months, surprised him with a homecoming at his school pep rally.

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Facial recognition tech at schools fuels privacy debate

Facial recognition technology is being used to increase security.

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California's tough net neutrality bill prompts US lawsuit

The measure requires internet providers to maintain a level playing field online

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New Tesla chair must rein in CEO Musk at key moment

Tough work: New Tesla board members to face formidable challenges.

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Tattered flag famous from Florence auctioned for Red Cross

Tattered US flag captured attention across the country as it was whipped in wind

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13-year-old boy attacked by shark near San Diego in 'serious condition'

A 13-year-old boy who was attacked by a shark early Saturday is in serious condition, downgraded from the critical condition he was in originally, according to a spokesperson from Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

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Gwyneth Paltrow subtly confirms she's married

With a subtle photo, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed she's married.

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Senators Flake, Coons describe moments that led to FBI investigation of Kavanaugh

The senators told "60 Minutes" how their bipartisanship launched the probe.

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Mystery surrounds deadly car explosion; suspect likely among the dead

The FBI and ATF are investigating the blast.

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Ford has not been contacted by FBI yet in Kavanaugh investigation: Source

Ford has alleged that the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted her.

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Kellyanne Conway says she is a victim of sexual assault

Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway discussed Kavanaugh hearings.

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Kanye goes on Trump rant at end of 'SNL'

The credits began to roll on "Saturday Night Live," but musical guest Kanye West still had plenty to say.

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Watch seal slap kayaker with octopus

An Instagram user uploaded a video that shows a seal swimming up from the depths, armed with an octopus, that it flings across the face of an unsuspecting kayaker.

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Conway: I'm a victim of sexual assault

Counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, discusses the testimonies of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh.

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Kavanaugh’s 'bizarre' claim of Dem conspiracy revealed he can’t be ‘nonpartisan': Dem

Sen. Hirono said Kavanaugh isn't able to be a "nonpartisan" judge.

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Ryder Cup: Europe beats US at Le Golf National

Europe has won the Ryder Cup after defeating the US team at Le Golf National in France.

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If Kavanaugh confirmed, 'House will have to' investigate if Senate doesn't: Democrat

We can’t have a justice 'credibly accused of sexual assault,' Rep. Nadler said.

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WATCH: Teen hospitalized after shark attack near San Diego, California

The 13-year-old, who was attacked while lobster diving, was airlifted to a hospital after being pulled ashore by men on a kayak.

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Human tower collapses in Catalonia

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Graham suggests no need to probe Kavanaugh past drinking: He's no 'stumbling' drunk

Sen. Lindsey Graham was asked if FBI would talk to former college classmates.

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Kavanaugh 'lied' in interview, drank to excess, classmate from Yale says

A former Yale classmate of Kavanaugh said he misrepresented himself to Fox News.

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13-year-old boy attacked by shark, airlifted to trauma center

The boy was fishing for lobsters on the first day of lobster season.

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Russian GP: Hamilton wins after teammate ordered to pull over

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the Russian Grand Prix to extend his title lead to 50 points after teammate and pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was ordered to let him pass just over halfway through Sunday's race in Sochi.

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Trump's immigration policies affect women and domestic violence victims

The Salvadoran woman could not escape her ex-husband's abuse. Even after their divorce, he tracked her down in a town two hours away, raped her, and separately had a friend and his police officer brother threaten her directly. So she snuck into the US and applied for asylum.

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1 dead after car explodes in suburban neighborhood

The FBI and ATF are investigating the blast.

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Trump says FBI has 'free rein' in Kavanaugh investigation

As one accuser agrees to cooperate with FBI, Trump says agents have 'free rein' in Kavanaugh investigation.

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Trump on Kim: Tough talk ... 'and then we fell in love'

President Donald Trump has told a cheering crowd about his growing closeness with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, noting there was tough talk between the two "and then we fell in love."

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Can UK PM Theresa May avert another conference catastrophe?

One year ago this week, Theresa May delivered a memorably disastrous speech to her party's annual conference that was a metaphor for her struggling premiership: a heckler handed her the British equivalent of a pink slip, she battled with a persistent cough as she tried to speak, and parts of the set fell apart behind her.

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Indonesia tsunami toll tops 800 amid search for survivors

Rescue officials feared the full scale of Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami could climb far past the more than 800 already confirmed dead, as several large coastal towns remained cut off Sunday by damaged roads and downed communication lines

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Hurricane Rosa's remnants to bring widespread heavy rain to southwest US

Rosa will make landfall in Baja California on Monday.

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'I wouldn't wish it even on my worst enemy': Reunited immigrant moms write letters from detention

The women say they were treated like dogs and told that their children would be given up for adoption. They lied awake at night, wondering if their kids were safe.

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Mother charged with manslaughter after 1-year-old dies in hot car

Kailyn Pollard apparently forgot her daughter was in the car.

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Matt Damon plays angry Kavanaugh in 'SNL' open

"Saturday Night Live" tackled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Senate Judiciary hearing during the cold open of their season premiere.

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Fake news mars nation's name change vote

For a Balkan country of 2 million people, Macedonia has attracted an impressive roster of VIPs in the last few weeks.

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Sen. Jeff Flake event moved due to security concerns

The senator forced an FBI investigation of Brett Kavanaugh on Friday.

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A very angry Matt Damon guest stars as Brett Kavanaugh on 'SNL' premiere

The movie star kicked off the new season.

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Rumors of a skull-shaped asteroid heading for Earth are false

Despite what your social media feeds are telling you, an asteroid shaped like a skull is not going to zip by Earth this Halloween.

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Trump swings against Democrats' 'shameless conduct' in Kavanaugh hearings

President Trump visited Wheeling, West Virginia, to campaign for Republicans.

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Thousands in Central Park panic after barrier collapse

The collapse of a police barrier sends thousands of people fleeing in a panic.

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Japan election weighs controversy of US bases on Okinawa

Election highlights views on the American military presence on Japanese island.

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Man killed in New Hampshire police shooting

Officials did not immediately release additional information.

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Trump's right to say China uses its media to influence foreign opinion

US President Donald Trump went off topic in characteristic style at the United Nations Security Council this week, accusing China of using state media to meddle in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Warren plans to take a 'hard look' at running for president

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is holding a town hall in western Massachusetts.

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Helicopter crash survivor rescued in Alaska; 3 missing

Coast Guard says it rescued a survivor near a bay in southeast Alaska.

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Man accused of killing, dismembering mother pleads guilty

He was accused of killing and dismembering his mother in their Waikiki apartment

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Brett Kavanaugh's 2nd accuser contacted by the FBI: Lawyer

The FBI has reached out to Deborah Ramirez, her lawyer said Saturday.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, company settle fraud suit for $40M

$40 million settlement with SEC that will allow Musk to stay on the job.

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Avenatti says client is 'telling the truth' about Brett Kavanaugh, waiting for FBI

Michael Avenatti, the attorney representing Julie Swetnick, said on Twitter Saturday morning that he has “yet to hear from the FBI."

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Mexico's AMLO vows not to use military against civilians

Mexican president-elect has vowed to never use military force against civilians.

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Arrest made in shooting death of LSU player Wayde Sims

Suspect has been charged with second-degree murder.

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Police investigating thoroughbred shooting in Kentucky

Police in the heart of Kentucky's horse farm country are investigating.

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Romania: Broadcast of same-sex marriage debate interrupted

Romanian broadcaster apologizes after a studio camera operator interrupted.

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Up to 200 small pet pigs hoarded on Florida property

Up to 200 pigs are being collected from a Florida property.

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2nd elephant in 2 months born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park has another big baby.

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2 police officers shot dead, suspect in custody

The two officers in Brookhaven, Mississippi, were killed after responding to a call about shots fired.

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WATCH: Exclusive interview with protester who confronted Sen. Flake in elevator

Ana Maria Archila says she was angry and desperate after learning that Flake planned to vote for Brett Kavanaugh.

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Who is Mark Judge? Brett Kavanaugh's high school friend and the only named witness

Brett Kavanaugh's high school classmate Mark Judge has become a pivotal yet enigmatic figure in the contentious confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court nominee.

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Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight 'devil'

Pope Francis is asking for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are "attacks by the devil," in his latest response to the clerical sex abuse and cover-up scandal roiling his papacy

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Gay teacher in Zimbabwe quits after threats

A gay deputy headmaster of a boys' school in Zimbabwe has resigned after death threats and pressure from parents.

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Amid Kavanaugh drama, potential 2020 Democratic contenders test their message

While chaos surrounding the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court gripped Washington, some Democrats used the moment to crystallize their 2020 message.

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Hurricane Rosa to bring heavy rain to southwest US after landfall in Mexico

The hurricane will bring a few inches of rain to Arizona.

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Why Indonesia has so many earthquakes

With Indonesia, the question is not whether an earthquake will occur but when.

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Dominant Europe stretches lead against USA

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Man missing after plane plunges into sea in Micronesia

Rescuers are searching for a man who went missing in Micronesia after a Boeing 737 overshot the runway, plunging into a sea lagoon on Friday, according to Air Niugini, the Papua New Guinea airline who operated the flight.

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In Athens, having fun is the only way to survive

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Britain's 'gamble of the century'

When David Cameron called the referendum in 2016, he said, "a vote to leave is the gamble of the century." With the October deadline for a Brexit agreement approaching, and both sides upping their no-deal preparations, the stakes could not be higher. CNN's Bianca Nobilo reports.

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CBS subpoenaed by NYC district attorney on Moonves

CBS says it has been subpoenaed by a New York City prosecutor's office for information related to sexual misconduct allegations against former chairman Les Moonves and other issues at the company

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Tesla is heading into a 'challenging period': Experts

Tesla shares traded almost 14 percent lower on Friday even after the company states its support for the embattled CEO.

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Water smashed into buildings and swept away homes

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami, killing hundreds of people.

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In photos: Collapsed buildings, power cuts

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Fans revel in golf's rock concert

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Risking death for the perfect photo

Seeing the world from above is always a thrilling experience -- even if it's just from an airplane window.

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Father charged with neglect after photo of baby in street goes viral

Evgeniy Dorman surrendered to police on Friday.

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The Latest: Indonesia quake, tsunami deaths climb to 384

Indonesian television and other media, citing disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, says the death toll from the Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami has jumped to 384

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Michelle Obama earns rock star's welcome at voting rally in South Florida

The former first lady spoke to supporters at the University of Miami.

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Ford welcomes reopening of FBI investigation into Kavanaugh, attorney says

"A thorough FBI investigation is critical to developing all the relevant facts," Debra Katz, the attorney for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, said in a statement.

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FBI investigation into Kavanaugh is 'uncharted territory,' expert says

The Federal Bureau of Investigation will use all hands on deck to meet the week-long deadline, according to former FBI Special Agent in Charge Steve Gomez.

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Judge green lights congressional Democrats' emoluments lawsuit against Trump

A federal judge has given congressional Democrats a green light to pursue their lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

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Pompeo cites 'increasing and specific threats' for closing US consulate in Iraq

Pompeo cites 'increasing and specific threats' for closing US consulate in Iraq

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Rosenstein agrees to meet with House Republicans next week

Embattled Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has agreed to meet with House Republicans next week.

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Federal prosecutors seeking rare death penalty for NYC terror attack suspect

The last time the death penalty was carried out in a New York federal case was in 1953.

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Trump orders FBI probe into Kavanaugh

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Michelle Obama: I am tired of daily chaos

Former first lady Michelle Obama explains what keeps her invested in politics as she spoke near Miami at a voting rally.

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US politics turns into UK beer war

An offer of free beer to supporters of President Donald Trump has sparked an international brouhaha.

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LeBron James 'Student Athlete' indicts US college sports

LeBron James bypassed college and headed directly to the NBA, where he has earned millions. That makes him an intriguing vehicle to produce "Student Athlete," a stinging rebuke of collegiate athletics and the organizing NCAA, amid his rapid expansion off the court as a producer and performer.

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WATCH: Who is Mark Judge?

Judge was friends with Brett Kavanaugh in high school and was allegedly in the room during the alleged sexual assault on Christine Blasey Ford.

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5 takeaways from dramatic Kavanaugh vote

The committee voted 11-10 to advance Judge Brett Kavanaugh Friday, one day after hours of testimony from he and Christine Blasey Ford.

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As Kavanaugh nomination rivets the nation, how men are reacting

After a divisive hearing, the Senate is preparing to vote on Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

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World media rip Kavanaugh hearing 'spectacle'

It was a day when many Americans all over tuned into to see a Supreme Court nominee defend himself against a woman who's accused him of sexual assault.

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WATCH: Woman who confronted Flake: 'We forced him to listen'

Ana Maria Archila said she approached the Republican senator because he "could demand a longer, better process" for the Senate in considering Brett Kavanaugh's nomination.

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83-year-old lawmaker: I was groped, kissed as a young teen

New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg revealed for the first time that she was groped and forcibly kissed by a visitor in her home when she was a girl

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6 Palestinians killed by Israel forces in Gaza clashes, Palestinian ministry says

Six Palestinians have died after being shot Friday by Israeli soldiers along the fence that separates Gaza and Israel, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

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Kavanaugh vote turmoil as Republican senator calls for delay

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WATCH: 'This country is being ripped apart': Sen. Flake at Judiciary Committee

The Arizona Republican suggested an FBI investigation that's "limited in scope" into the sexual assault allegation against Brett Kavanaugh.

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GoFundMe campaigns to support Christine Blasey Ford raise more than $700K

Ford testified on Thursday about her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

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Mom attempts to drown son after saying on Facebook he was dead: Police

The boy was hospitalized in critical condition with fluid in his lungs.

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Cutting-edge F-35 stealth fighter crashes in South Carolina

First ever crash for new F-35 fighter

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Facebook says it has found security 'issue' affecting 50 million accounts

It affects the app's "View As" section.

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WATCH: Women confront Sen. Flake over Kavanaugh support

Protesters cornered the Republican senator seen as the possible swing vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination after he announced his support for the judge.

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Kavanaugh hearing a clash of gender politics: 538

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Quiz show contestant proposes to girlfriend

A "Jeopardy!" contestant surprised his girlfriend with a proposal.

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Canadian MPs vote to revoke Aung San Suu Kyi's honorary citizenship

Canada's House of Commons voted unanimously on Thursday to revoke the honorary citizenship of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi over the Rohingya crisis.

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Sophie Turner: 'Game of Thrones' viewers will be divided over show's ending

In case you thought the world wasn't already sufficiently polarized, the "Game of Thrones" series finale is coming and one of its stars thinks the ending may be divisive.

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Robot sends new images from asteroid

A Japanese robot rover sent back new images from the surface of a moving asteroid called Ryugu.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein rails against Kavanaugh's 'aggressive and belligerent' behavior

Republicans defended his character.

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This was worse than what the Senate did to Anita Hill

In the past few days, the experts have wondered whether the Senate had learned anything from the horrendous way that the Judiciary Committee treated Anita Hill back in 1991.

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House panel votes to release Russia investigation interview transcripts

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will now review them.

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House committee to release Russia probe transcripts

The House intelligence committee has voted to release transcripts from more than 50 interviews it conducted as part of its investigation into Russian election interference during the 2016 presidential campaign

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Pope defrocks Chilean priest at center of abuse scandal

Pope Francis has defrocked the Chilean priest at the center of the global sex abuse scandal rocking his papacy, invoking his "supreme" authority to stiffen a sentence originally handed down by a Vatican court in 2011

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan to do jury duty

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that he will be taking a two-week break from office to go on jury duty starting Monday.

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Social media star, a former 'Miss Baghdad,' shot dead

Iraqi social media star and model Tara Fares has been shot dead in Baghdad, security officials confirmed to CNN.

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Decision day on Kavanaugh after searing hearing

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Tearful woman confronts crucial Republican senator in elevator

Two protesters who say they survived sexual assault confronted Sen. Jeff Flake in an elevator after he said he would vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

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WATCH: Several Democratic senators walk out of meeting

Senators Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Harris, Leahy and Hirono were among the lawmakers seen leaving a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee while it was in session.

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Protesters confront Flake after he says he’ll vote for Kavanaugh

The outgoing Arizona Republican was seen as the possible swing vote.

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Rosenstein agrees to private meeting with House lawmakers

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has agreed to speak privately with lawmakers following reports he'd discussed secretly recording President Donald Trump

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Earthquake jolts central Sulawesi in Indonesia

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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WATCH: No injuries as jet lands off coast of Micronesia

A Boeing 737 appears to have come up about 150 yards short of a coastal runway.

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US Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Kavanagh's nomination

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Kavanaugh nomination set for a vote by Senate committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote at 9:30 a.m. on whether to advance the nomination to the full Senate.

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Sarah Sanders calls Senate hearing 'awful' for Ford and Kavanaugh

"I certainly think so," she said of whether Republicans have the vote.

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World's biggest shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

The journey was a test to see if melting sea ice could open new, faster routes.

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The Note: Broken Senate picks up pieces of Kavanaugh nomination

If it’s all over but the voting now, the damage is already severe.

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'Start Here': Supreme Court showdown. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Suspects in Dutch extremist plot to appear before judge

400 police took part in raids Thursday that led to the arrest of seven men.

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No serious injuries initially reported as Boeing 737 lands in ocean near Micronesia

A Boeing 737 appears to have come up about 150 yards short of a coastal runway.

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China, Russia take their turn at the UN

The two countries will take turns at the podium at the UN's annual gathering.

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5 key takeaways from the Ford-Kavanaugh hearing

The hearing was filled with almost nine hours of emotion and drama.

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Raw divisions exposed, as emotional hearing devolves into partisan anger: Analysis

The hearings are a perfect if uninspiring distillation of a nation's divisions.

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Mueller witness who testified against Russians fears for his life: Court filing

A cooperating witness working with Robert Mueller says he “lives in a constant state of fear” after providing testimony that led to the indictment of Russian nationals.

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Officer who shot, killed 25-year-old as he ran away charged with homicide

An arrest warrant was signed for Nashville officer Andrew Delke Thursday, The Tennessean reported.

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Body believed to be missing 6-year-old found

Maddox Ritch, who has autism and does not talk, went missing in a park Saturday.

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Republicans sideline veteran prosecutor who questioned Ford

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee sidelined the woman they brought in to question Christine Blasey Ford

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Critics eye race, religion in NY campaign attack ads

Several political campaigns in New York have come under criticism over messaging some feel has been designed to exploit voters' racial biases or xenophobia

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WATCH: Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh: Most memorable moments from their testimonies

Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, emotionally recalled the alleged attack before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Christine Blasey Ford sparks Democratic fire, but who carries the torch?: ANALYSIS

Are Democrats willing to fight?

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Some survivors of sexual assault were empowered by Ford's testimony. Others were re-traumatized

The heart-wrenching testimony of Christine Blasey Ford on Thursday prompted a visceral reaction that played out on television and online.

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Former US officer to stand trial in Justine Ruszczyk's death

A judge set an April trial date for a former Minneapolis officer charged in the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk, who had called 911 to report a possible sexual assault near her home.

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Ford: '100% certain' Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her

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Pussy Riot member to return to Russia after suspected poisoning

Pytor Verzilov seems pretty relaxed for someone who nearly died two weeks ago in a suspected poisoning attack.

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US runs into opposition from Russia, China on North Korea sanctions

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's effort to marshal unified international pressure on North Korea, already under strain, showed cracks Thursday as Russia and China registered their opposition to further punishing Pyongyang.

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Body is believed to be of missing boy with autism

The six-day search for Maddox Ritch, the 6-year-old boy with autism who went missing at a North Carolina park, ended Thursday with the discovery of a body in a creek, officials said.

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New Zealand PM cracks jokes with Colbert

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", talking about politics, family and her country.

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Restaurant gives back its Michelin star

A Michelin star may be seen as the ultimate goal for many restaurants, but the owners of a fine dining venue in the UK are turning their back on theirs to focus on family life.

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Avenatti fires Cohen dig back at Trump

Michael Avenatti fires back at President Donald Trump after he called the attorney a "con artist" and a "lowlife." Avenatti is representing Julie Swetnick, a woman who has come forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh has denied Swetnick's claims.

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Newly discovered dinosaur was Earth's largest land animal

If humans had lived 200 million years ago, they would have marveled at the largest dinosaur of its time. It's name means "a giant thunderclap at dawn."

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Macron ex-aide faces new gun selfie probe

A preliminary investigation has been opened after a selfie was published showing French President Emmanuel Macron's former security aide Alexandre Benalla holding a gun, Patrick Mairé, the prosecutor in the city of Poitiers, told CNN.

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India strikes down sexist adultery law

India's top court has abolished a colonial-era law criminalizing extramarital sex, in a landmark ruling campaigners have hailed as a victory for women's rights.

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Germany beats Turkey to host Euro 2024

Germany has won the right to host the 2024 European Football Championships -- fending off competition from Turkey.

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WATCH: 'You're looking for fair process, you came to the wrong town': Sen. Lindsey Graham

The legislator said Kavanaugh and Ford are both victims.

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Rare hurricane-like storm heads for Europe

A powerful and rare storm is set to hit the Eastern Mediterranean this weekend.

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Trump's new position on two-state solution won't budge Israelis or Palestinians

For the first time since taking office, President Donald Trump clearly and repeatedly endorsed a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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WATCH: Sen. Durbin suggests Kavanaugh stop hearing, ask for FBI investigation

Sen. Grassley interrupted saying they will not suspend the hearing.

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Tesla shares plunge after SEC sues Elon Musk

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk have been sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to court papers.

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Brett Kavanaugh testifies about sexual assault allegations. Watch live

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The moments that mattered from the Ford and Kavanaugh hearings

Christine Blasey Ford detailed her memories of the night she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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WATCH: Kavanaugh delivers opening statement at hearing

The Supreme Court nominee responded angrily following Ford's testimony.

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Some GOP governors call for delay on Kavanaugh vote

Some Republican governors are calling for a delay in the U.S. Senate confirmation vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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Kavanaugh accuser describes memory science, hippocampus in emotional Senate testimony

Ford has co-authored research papers on brain science at Stanford University.

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WATCH: Christine Ford's testimony: The moments that mattered

Christine Blasey Ford detailed her memories of the night she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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WATCH: Alyssa Milano calls Dr. Ford a 'compelling, intelligent woman'

The actress and #MeToo movement leader said Dr. Ford's testimony made "women everywhere proud."

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'Heartbreaking, credible and compelling': Reactions to Christine Blasey Ford

Politicians, celebrities and a White House official weigh in.

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Christine Blasey Ford painfully recounts alleged attack by Brett Kavanaugh

Ford said she "thought Brett was accidentally going to kill me."

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The moments that mattered from Christine Blasey Ford's testimony

Christine Blasey Ford detailed her memories of the night she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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WATCH: 'I feel ambushed': Sen. Lindsey Graham said after Ford's testimony

The legislator from South Carolina said he still had questions about the incident.

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Celebrities who helped launch #MeToo movement react to Kavanaugh hearing

Many are also sharing their own harrowing stories of sexual abuse.

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WATCH: Kavanaugh hearing draws protestors to DC

A silent protest formed in the Hart Senate Office Building during the confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh.

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'I am terrified': Christine Blasey Ford speaks at Kavanaugh hearing: Live updates

Judge Brett Kavanaugh and professor Christine Blasey Ford will answer questions Thursday about alleged sexual assault allegation.

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The most memorable moments from Christine Blasey Ford's testimony

Christine Blasey Ford detailed her memories of the night she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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Sexual assault survivor: What's at stake for survivors with Ford's testimony

Sexual assault survivor Abby Honold reflects on the impact of Christine Blasey Ford's testimony for current and future sexual assault survivors.

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WATCH: A look at the evidence for Kavanaugh hearing

Before her testimony, Christine Blasey Ford and her family have taken a lie detector test on the alleged assault. A new poll shows independent Americans are split on their view of Brett Kavanaugh.

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Alyssa Milano attends Kavanaugh hearing to 'show my solidarity for Dr. Ford'

"Women are standing together now in solidarity," the actress and activist said.

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Ford on Kavanaugh: 'I believed he was going to rape me'

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WATCH: Ford cites hippocampus in recollection of alleged assault

Christine Blasey Ford's testimony included scientific language to justify her memory about what happened decades ago.

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WATCH: Ford: I thought Kavanaugh was going to 'kill me'

Christine Blasey Ford said that she tried to yell for help while being groped by Brett Kavanaugh.

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WATCH: Ford delivers opening statement at Kavanaugh hearing

Christine Blasey Ford appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

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WATCH: Longtime friend of Christine Blasey Ford speaks out

Samantha Guerry, a high school friend of Ford, tells "GMA" about Ford's preparations for her testimony and how she believes Ford is feeling ahead of today's hearing.

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WATCH: Ford, Kavanaugh under spotlight ahead of hearing

ABC News' Terry Moran reports from Capitol Hill on the preparations underway for Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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WATCH: What to watch at the Ford, Kavanaugh hearing

ABC News' legal analysts Dan Abrams and Sunny Hostin weigh in on the types of questions Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh may face during the hearing.

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WATCH: Trump calls accusations against Kavanaugh a 'con job'

President Trump defended his Supreme Court nominee against allegations of sexual misconduct but stopped short of saying the women making the allegations are lying.

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WATCH: Avenatti on 3rd woman's accusations against Kavanaugh

Michael Avenatti, who is representing Julie Swetnick, speaks out on "GMA" about whether the alleged behavior described by Swetnick constitutes a crime.

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WATCH: Senator 'inspired' by Dr. Ford's testimony

Sen. Patrick Leahy referenced the #MeToo movement while thanking Dr. Christine Blasey Ford for her testimony.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is 'really turned on' by #MeToo movement

The Supreme Court Justice made the comments before the Kavanaugh hearing.

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FiveThirtyEight coverage: Kavanaugh hearing

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Kavanaugh accuser gives vivid details of alleged assault

Christine Blasey Ford gives her testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about her sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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Why more women don't report sexual assaults: A survivor speaks out

Survivors have been sharing their stories using the hashtag #WhyIDidntReport.

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Kavanaugh accuser says he doesn't belong on Supreme Court

A woman who came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he doesn't belong on the nation's highest court

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Gender, politics, and more: Americans weigh in on Kavanaugh

Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court hearing launches discussion around the nation on gender, politics, culture and more

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FiveThirtyEight coverage: Kavanaugh hearing

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Kavanaugh, accuser testify on sexual assault allegations: Live updates

Judge Brett Kavanaugh will answer questions Thursday about alleged sexual assault incidents.

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1,600 men supporting Ford draw inspiration from 1,600 women who supported Anita Hill

Both ads were placed in The New York Times.

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Violent crime, murder down slightly in 2017, FBI says

New crime data released by the FBI show violent crime went down in 2017, bucking a two-year upward trend.

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WTO cuts trade growth forecast amid US tariff disputes

The World Trade Organization has lowered its global trade growth forecast for this year by one-half percentage point to a still-robust 3.9 percent

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US Supreme Court nominee and his accuser are testifying in Washington. Watch CNN's live coverage

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What to watch for in today's hearing

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WATCH: Kavanaugh, Ford to testify amid new allegations

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh called allegations of sexual misconduct by a third accuser "ridiculous and from the 'Twilight Zone.'"

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Kavanaugh accuser 'ready to tell her truth' to senators, longtime friend says

Christine Blasey Ford has "been spending time alone getting centered."

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Republican leaders 'don't want truth known' about Kavanaugh: 3rd accuser's lawyer

Michael Avenatti, the attorney for Brett Kavanaugh's latest accuser, says Republican leaders in and out the Senate Judiciary Committee "don't want the truth known."

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How will we see beauty in the future?

"I guess you could say it's a bit Tron," said make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench. We were discussing the disembodied head of model Slick Woods, glowing like a radioactive doll against a landscape that is very reminiscent of the pioneering sci-fi adventure movie. The image is one of ten designed for the launch of Dazed Beauty, a magazine and online platform with a radical agenda for which the engagingly witty Ffrench is the creative director. "Until now beauty has been very two dimensional," she said, "I want to make the bridge to 3D. We have a unique opportunity here to work with CGI and digital artists to transform current ways of talking and looking at beauty."

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Rockclimbing out of depression and fear

Carolyn Wynn was scaling the corporate ladder. But she felt like her life was crumbling.

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WATCH: Seal slaps kayaker in the face with octopus

Incredibly odd moment caught on camera as a seal slaps a kayaker in the face with an octopus off the coast of New Zealand.

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Kavanaugh hearing could define a political generation: ANALYSIS

When Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, it'll be a showdown that could define a generation in politics

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China hits back at Trump, calling 'Blame China' a GOP campaign strategy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed back after President Trump's claim that China is meddling in midterm elections.

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OPINION: Erdogan will live to regret attacking Germany

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, should prepare for an icy reception as he arrives for a three-day visit to Germany on Thursday.

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'Start Here': Kavanaugh, Ford and Avenatti. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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'Distracted boyfriend' meme is sexist, says Swedish ad watchdog

It's been used to dissect trends in popular culture, wade into political disputes and comment on the fickle nature of human relationships, but the popular "distracted boyfriend" meme is sexist, the Swedish advertising standards watchdog has said.

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Israeli defense chief shrugs off Trump's remark on 2 states

Avigdor Lieberman says a Palestinian state "simply doesn't interest me."

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'Start Here': Kavanaugh, Ford and Avenatti. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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China criticizes US B-52 bomber missions as 'provocative'

Two B-52s flew over the strategic waterway claimed by China earlier this week.

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Who are the key Senate Judiciary Committee members in the Kavanaugh hearing?

Key members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are set to make a crucial decision on whether to move SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation forward for a vote.

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A day that will resonate: US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh and his accuser testify

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Cuomo: Fox News interview may haunt Kavanaugh

CNN's Chris Cuomo takes a look at what's on the line for Brett Kavanaugh ahead of his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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DOJ officials on what Rosenstein should tell Trump

The president and deputy attorney general could meet as early as Thursday.

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Who is Christine Blasey Ford?

California professor Christine Blasey Ford, who's accused SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, has become one of the most talked about people in the nation.

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Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford testify amid high stakes, Anita Hill parallels

The hearing is one of the highest-profile political showdowns in the #MeToo era.

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WATCH: Rock climber scaled Yosemite's El Captain

A new documentary, "Free Solo" shows Alex Honnold's climb of Yosemite's El Capitan, a vertical cliff face that is 3,000 feet high.

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In Steele dossier suit, a skirmish over Russian oligarchs’ international profile

The oligarchs claim they were defamed by being included in the dossier.

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China leads Asia rise in 2019 World University Rankings

Chinese universities are leading Asia's rise in global rankings as eastern higher education institutions close the gap on their western counterparts, but India lags behind.

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Australia's ABC in turmoil amid government interference row

Australia's national broadcaster has lost both its chairman and managing director in less than a week, amid staff protests over concerns of government interference in its editorial independence.

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Seal attacks kayaker with octopus

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Carabao Cup: Chelsea put Liverpool out as West Ham run riot in 8-0 mauling

Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea spoiled Liverpool's perfect start to the season when a late Eden Hazard stunner dumped the Premier League leaders out of the Carabao Cup Wednesday night.

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This is how sex abuse victims are changing state laws

They suffered in silence for years, only to learn their anguish would never lead to criminal justice.

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Seal attacks kayaker with octopus

Well, that was a slap in the face.

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Scientists may have uncovered an entire new whale species

Scientists believe a fossil found at a landfill in California belongs to an extinct species of whale that lived between 4 and 7 million years ago.

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China's Tiangong-2 space lab will fall to Earth in 2019

China's second space lab will return to Earth in July 2019 in a controlled destruction, the country's space agency said Wednesday.

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Acosta asks Trump to call on a female reporter

During a solo news conference following accusations against President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, CNN's Jim Acosta requested that the President allow a question from a female reporter.

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Awesome prototype planes: 1949 to now

Aircraft manufacturers have produced some magnificent planes throughout aviation's history, and while many have ruled the skies, some have barely left the ground.

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Is Trump really leaving military option open for Venezuela?

The president said "all options are on the table, every one."

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Journalists claim to unmask UK nerve agent suspect as Russian intelligence officer

Investigative site Belligcat says man received state honor from Putin in 2014

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Autopsy shows victim was turning away when killed by 'stand your ground' shooter

An autopsy report on Markeis McGlockton shows he was turning away when shot dead.

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4 key pieces of evidence offered by Kavanaugh accuser

Here are four key pieces of evidence from the woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh.

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'Animal House' culture is problematic

See why the nostalgic comedies of the '70s and '80s have unexpectedly come into focus in light of the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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How roasted almonds become marzipan

In Lübeck, Germany, marzipan's a big deal. CNN went to find out how Niederegger makes its marzipan from start to finish.

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Fan asked to stay in jail to meet soccer hero

Fans will often go to unusual lengths to get a selfie alongside their favorite star but not many would consider an extra week in jail as an option.

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The Seoul cafe that looks like a cartoon

Just when every coffee place in whole wide world was beginning to look like an identikit Williamsburg hipster joint, along comes something very different.

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The tiny Swiss village that wants to become a hotel

The tiny mountain village of Corippo, arranged higgledy-piggledy on the green slopes of southern Switzerland's Verzasca valley, looks like something out of a fairytale.

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Google admits project rumored to be Chinese search engine exists

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Rouhani: 'America is alone'

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said today that the US is the problem: an isolated violator of international laws led by a team of political and diplomatic novices that is earning the world's disapproval.

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What Kavanaugh’s hearing may mean for Republicans fighting to keep a majority

The nomination has come under intense fire from Democrats, and many Americans have strayed from their support of Kavanaugh’s nomination.

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Read Christine Blasey Ford's opening statement: 'I believed he was going to rape me'

Ford said she "thought Brett was accidentally going to kill me."

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Ford's testimony: 'Brett's assault on me drastically altered my life'

Christine Blasey Ford will tell the Senate that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault on her in their high school years stayed with her for her whole life, according to prepared testimony for Thursday's hearing.

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Trump calls Kavanaugh allegations 'a big, fat con job'

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Inside high school that produced Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch

Some high school parties are coming into question for Kavanaugh.

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Trump 'went off' on Macron in one-on-one meeting

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Trump rejects FBI investigation into allegations against Kavanaugh

The president was speaking as a nw allegation surfaced.

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WATCH: Did this 4-month old really just say 'I love you?'

Noah Valdez amazed his parents when he said, "I love you," at only four months.

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John Blake: Unspoken reason Christine Blasey Ford may be viewed differently than Anita Hill

Several years after her televised testimony riveted America, Anita Hill posed a provocative question.

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Pompeo to travel to North Korea next month

The trip was announced at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

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Warsaw wants her out. But Poland's top judge says she's staying put

Poland's most senior judge has defied controversial government reforms lowering the retirement age, vowing to remain at her post until 2020 -- unless the constitution is changed or she dies.

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Trump on Israeli-Palestinian conflict: 'I like two-state solution'

President Donald Trump voiced support on Wednesday for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying he believes a two-state solution "works best."

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Burns from fitness trackers prompt massive recall

Digital wellness company Provata Health voluntarily recalled approximately 30,000 fitness trackers Tuesday following 13 reports that the device was overheating while charging or being used. In three of these reports, users suffered burns to their wrists, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Pompeo to travel to North Korea to arrange second Trump-Kim summit

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel again to North Korea to meet with senior leaders there in preparation for a second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

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Sunken warship found after 100 years off China coast

A long-lost warship has been discovered off the coast of China after an extensive hunt to track down relics from from a naval battle fought more than a century ago.

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What's inside the world's biggest yachts

With the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show in full swing, we take a look at the 10 biggest yachts on show at Port Hercules.

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Kavanaugh opening statement: 'Effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out'

The statement was released on the eve of Thursday's dramatic committee showdown.

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Michael Avenatti says his new client has allegations against Kavanaugh

Attorney Michael Avenatti says he has a new client, Julie Swetnick, who has new allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus leads celebs who want you to get out and vote in the midterms

Stars from Michelle Obama to Billy Eichner are working to get out the vote.

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Trump backs two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

"That's what I think works best," Trump said -- the most explicit support his administration has given for the idea.

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Third woman comes forward with allegations against Kavanaugh

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Candlelight vigil to be held amid desperate search for missing 6-year-old

Maddox Ritch, who has autism and does not talk, went missing in a park Saturday.

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Trump at UN endorses two states for Israel, Palestinians

President Donald Trump has for the first time since taking office endorsed a two-state solution as the best way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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What the 4 affidavits supporting Kavanaugh accuser say

The husband, the friend, the coach and the neighbor: 4 swear that Ford told them she was assaulted

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Trump voices frustration over Senate delays for Kavanaugh

President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed frustration with Senate Republicans over the delays with Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, saying "they could have pushed it through two and a half weeks ago."

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Vladimir Putin is not invincible. Here's why

Russian President Vladimir Putin may stride confidently on the world stage. But not all looks rosy for him at home.

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WATCH: Trump calls Kavanaugh 'an absolute gem'

The president continued to defend his Supreme Court nominee who has been accused of sexual misconduct.

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5-month-old drowns in bathtub while dad plays video games: Police

Cordarius Cotton, 23, was charged with reckless manslaughter, authorities said.

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Toxic foam pollutes India's sacred Yamuna River

Environment pollution creates toxic foam

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Padma Lakshmi reveals she was raped as a teen

"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi has penned an essay in which she says she was raped at 16 and remained silent about it.

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The Note: Kavanaugh’s fate rests on vanishing middle

Of the 100 senators, easily 90 – perhaps upwards of 95 – know how they'll vote.

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40 years after Jonestown massacre, ex-members describe Jim Jones as a 'real monster'

At the time of his death, Jim Jones, the leader of the Peoples Temple, a ministry of his own devising, held incredible power over his followers.

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Father of missing 6-year-old boy: 'I thought they would've found him'

Ian Ritch was walking in the park with the boy when he lost sight of him.

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Mediterranean diet could prevent depression, new study finds

A Mediterranean diet -- rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and fish -- could help lower a person's risk of depression, a new study says.

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Teenage drinking falls across Europe

Teenage drinking has declined across Europe, with the most dramatic falls in Britain, the World Health Organization (WHO) has found.

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Morocco: Woman killed after navy fires on migrant boat

Activists said three other migrants were also wounded in Tuesday's incident.

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Anita Hill: Kavanaugh hearing isn't a referendum on #MeToo

Anita Hill says she 'can't imagine' the upcoming Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearing will be fair, but that it shouldn't be seen as a referendum on #MeToo

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China announces tariff cut but no action on US complaints

China announces cut in import tariffs but no action on US complaints

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WATCH: Dolphins seen glowing in Australian waters

The bioluminescence was produced by plankton surrounding the dolphins.

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2nd Kavanaugh accuser certain about alleged encounter, her lawyer says

Her lawyer appeared on "Good Morning America" Wednesday.

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Jeremy Corbyn has an unashamedly socialist plan to transform Britain

The British media landscape may be dominated by Britain's tortuous negotiations to leave the European Union, but the country's main opposition party has other ideas.

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Severe weather moving into Northeast as rain also falls in Carolinas

Storms could break out in the Northeast on Wednesday afternoon.

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Iran can afford to play a waiting game with Donald Trump

Not long after the rest of the world had openly laughed at his boss as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly, US National Security Advisor John Bolton mustered his best Jacobean menace on Tuesday.

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Trump goes all in on isolationism -- and it should worry us all

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Facebook investors 'deeply concerned' after Instagram founders abruptly quit company

The abrupt resignation of co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger leave a leadership vacuum.

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14 years and two trials later, Bill Cosby is led away in handcuffs

Minutes before a handcuffed Bill Cosby walked out of the courtroom as an 81-year-old convicted sex offender, he removed his dark pinstripe blazer and purple tie, and rolled up the sleeves on his crisp white shirt.

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'Start Here': Trump at UN, Cosby sentenced. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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'Start Here': Trump at UN, Cosby sentenced. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Trump turns ire toward Iran, alienating allies at UN

The president is expected to discuss Iran in a speech Wednesday at the U.N.

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Law can't stop women dying from backstreet abortions

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Syrian official says S-300 defenses will give Israel pause

Russia has pledged to give Syria the sophisticated S-300 defense system.

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Report: Global trade war would hurt US the most

Economists at the European Central Bank simulated a global trade war.

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Court upholds the world's largest biometric database

India's Supreme Court has voted to uphold the legality of the country's controversial Aadhaar program, the world's largest biometric database which contains the personal details of an estimated 1.2 billion Indian citizens.

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Boxer Victor Ortiz arrested on suspicion of forcible rape

The 31-year-old was booked on charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration, according to a press release issued by police.

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Video appears to show officer kicking teen at state fair

The video appeared to show a police pepper spraying and kicking a boy in the back.

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Carabao Cup: Lampard's Derby stun mentor Mourinho's Man United

Carabao Cup holder Manchester United was unceremoniously dumped out of this year's edition of the EFL's cup competition by unfancied Derby County as new manager Frank Lampard upset his former boss' Premier League team to advance to the next round.

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Mexican authorities seize control of Acapulco police force

Mexican state and federal authorities took control of Acapulco's entire police force Tuesday after suspicions arose that criminal groups had infiltrated the force, the entities involved said in a joint press release.

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App warns civilians of incoming airstrikes

American developers designed an app that uses information from spotters in the field in Syria and other data to send out warnings about incoming airstrikes to civilians on the ground. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.

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Pakistan court issues arrest warrant against journalist amid press crackdown

A court in Pakistan has issued an arrest warrant for a prominent journalist over an article he wrote in May, stoking concerns about diminishing press freedoms following a military-led crackdown on the media during elections earlier this year.

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Senator announces prosecutor set to question Kavanaugh accuser on behalf of GOP

Rachel Mitchell will question Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in Thursday's hearing.

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Boxer Victor Ortiz arrested on suspicion of forcible rape

The 31-year-old was booked on charges of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and forcible digital penetration, according to a press release issued by police.

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Man recovering after shot in head during apparent road rage incident, police say

ABC Atlanta affiliate WSB-TV said the victim is a 23-year-old college student.

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Super Typhoon Trami: Images show storm from space as it heads for Japan

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What it means to 'stand by your man' in the #MeToo era

Brett Kavanaugh's wife, Ashley, is the latest in a long list of examples.

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Chinese man arrested in US for allegedly acting 'as an illegal agent' of China

A 27-year-old Chinese national was arrested in Chicago Tuesday for allegedly spying on behalf of Beijing, in the same week CIA director Gina Haspel warned against growing Chinese influence abroad.

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Just showing up is no longer enough for global brands to win in China

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Dramatic airport opens on roof of the world

Sometimes an airport is just a strip of asphalt on a flat bit of land outside of town. Other times, as with India's new Pakyong Airport, it's a breathtaking piece of engineering on the roof of the world.

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Pricey F-35B jet poised for US combat debut

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Health crisis turned this Trump voter into a Democrat supporter

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Kavanaugh allegations put GOP candidates in an untenable bind as midterms approach

The accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are just one of the factors complicating the midterm calculus for the Republican Party this fall.

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Avenatti claims to represent another Kavanaugh accuser

Michael Avenatti claimed Sunday to have a client with additional allegations of sexual misconduct by Brett Kavanaugh and a friend during their high school years.

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Facebook is responsible for Instagram now. It better not mess it up

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Nike shows that its business isn't just Colin Kaepernick

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Shockwaves from WWII bombings reached the edge of space

While the impact of the massive bombing raids during World War II left deep and obvious scars on the land, a new study suggests that the shockwaves reached the edge of space as well. As a result, those shockwaves actually weakened Earth's upper atmosphere, called the ionosphere.

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Trump goes all in on isolationism -- and it should worry us all

US President Donald Trump came late to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday morning. And within moments, he had the gathered world leaders laughing.

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Trump goes all in on isolationism -- and it should worry us all

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'They were mostly all dirty': Hill report alleges sexual harassment, coverups at TSA

A new House report alleges that TSA, the federal agency in charge of securing U.S. airline travel, was plagued for years by bad bosses, sexual harassment, and coverups.

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'Judgement day has come': Gloria Allred reacts to Bill Cosby's sentencing

The women's rights activist and attorney represented some of Cosby's clients.

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US-China military relations sour days after Trump administration imposes sanctions

Beijing was sanctioned for buying Russian weapons.

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On Kavanaugh allegations, Murkowski sends message to GOP: 'Take them seriously'

Allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's SCOTUS pick, should be taken "seriously" says Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, one of the key swing votes.

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Macron rebukes Trump's isolationist message

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a fiery rebuke of US policies under President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly Tuesday, signaling that he is ready to take up the mantle of global leadership usually assumed by a US leader.

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Trump blasts second Kavanaugh accuser: 'She admits she was drunk'

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US F-35 fighter jet poised for combat debut

The US Marine Corps' stealth F-35B Lightening fighter jet could fly its first combat mission within days, according to several US defense officials, who told CNN that the fifth-generation aircraft are currently aboard the USS Essex amphibious assault ship and should soon be in a position to conduct airstrikes over Afghanistan.

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WATCH: Bill Cosby leaves courthouse in handcuffs

A judge deemed the 81-year-old comedian a "sexually violent predator" and sentenced him to three to 10 years in prison.

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Ardern on her history-making baby: 'I want to normalize it'

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told CNN she hoped the decision to bring her 3-month-old baby to the United Nations General Assembly would "create a path for other women."

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US to transfer ships to Ukraine amid Russia tensions

The US Coast Guard plans to transfer two former 110-foot Coast Guard ships to Ukraine during a ceremony on Thursday in Baltimore.

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Addiction could stem from ancient virus

An ancient retrovirus that predates modern humans may explain why people suffer from addiction, scientists have said.

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Secret files suggest Catholic bishop shielded alleged 'predator priests'

In this hardscrabble Rust Belt city with deep Catholic roots, the Catholic Church's top official is facing calls for his resignation over his handling of sexual abuse allegations against priests.

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US slaps sanctions on Maduro's wife

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's wife and three other members of his inner circle.

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The UK's life expectancy has stalled

Life expectancy in the UK did not improve between 2015 and 2017, stopping at 79.2 years for males and 82.9 for females, according to new data from the UK's Office for National Statistics.

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Trump accuses Democrats of 'con game' in opposing Kavanaugh

Trump said Kavanaugh's second accuser "has nothing."

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Milwaukee GOP group removes tweet mocking Justice Ginsburg

The Milwaukee County GOP has taken down a tweet that mocks Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by suggesting President Abraham Lincoln groped her

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Girl swinging in hammock dies after tree falls on her; may be linked to Florence

A young girl in Virginia was killed while swinging on a hammock, after a tree the hammock was tied to fell on her, authorities said.

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Family blames mislabeled food for death of 15-year-old with sesame allergy

Teenager died after eating a Pret a Manger sandwich, her family says.

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Murdered Washington, DC jogger will be laid to rest in wedding dress

Wendy Martinez, 35, was stabbed to death while jogging in D.C. last week.

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Controversial performance artist attacked in Florence

Abramovic, 71, was not seriously injured and will not press charges.

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WATCH: A harvest moon, a cheetah cub and clinching a playoff spot: World in Photos

Here's a look at the top photos from around the globe.

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WATCH: President Trump's full address to the UN

The president delivered his speech at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Divers, drones and parents' voices used in search for missing 6-year-old

Maddox Ritch, 6, has autism and does not talk, police said.

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WATCH: Trump attacks China's trade practices in UN speech

The president blamed China for U.S. factory closings after China was admitted to the World Trade Organization.

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Trump emphasizes US accomplishments in UN speech

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Some leaders laugh as Trump touts his successes

The United Nations General Assembly laughs after President Trump claims his "administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history" of the United States.

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WATCH: Trump greeted with laughter while touting his administration's accomplishments at UN

"In less than two years, my administration has accomplished almost more than any other administration in the history of our country," Trump said which prompted audible laughter in the hall.

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UN leader says now is when we need multilateralism most

UN leader says now is when we need multilateralism most

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Police beef up security for UN gathering, Trump visit

Authorities in New York City are facing an epic security and logistical challenge with the coming arrival of President Donald Trump and other world leaders for the United Nations General Assembly

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US puts sanctions on Venezuela first lady, other officials

The Trump administration has slapped financial sanctions on four members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle, including his wife and the nation's vice president on allegations of corruption

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Trump will use a 'different tone' in UN speech today, Sanders says

The president will make his second address to the General Assembly.

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WATCH: Woman indicted months after beach arrest

Emily Weinman's altercation with police occurred at a New Jersey beach over Memorial Day weekend.

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Tropical depression could form off coast of Carolinas, bring more rain

A tropical wave may form into a tropical depression on Tuesday.

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DA asks judge to give Cosby maximum sentence, saying, 'nobody is above the law'

Bill Cosby is expected to be sentenced Tuesday in his sexual assault case.

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Shooter in Florida 'stand your ground' killing released on bond

Michael Drejka has been released on bond.

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FBI: Baltimore homicide rate topped US big cities in 2017

The 342 homicides in the city yielded a homicide rate of 56 per 100,000.

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WATCH: Military mom reunites with 2-year-old son

Chelsey Speicher enjoyed a hug with her son and shed tears after being away from home on deployment for six months.

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Team Europe vs. Team USA

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Archaeologists discover 'massive' ancient building in Egypt

The building is likely part of the residential block.

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Sarah Sanders won't offer assurances for future of Mueller probe if Rosenstein goes

The White House press secretary appeared on "Good Morning America."

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Boy, 14, accidentally shot and killed during target practice

The teen was shot while sitting in his family's car.

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Girl can attend school with her cannabis-based medicine, California court rules

It took a fight in court, but a 5-year-old girl will be allowed to bring her cannabis-based medicine to school and attend class with other students, according to a ruling by a California administrative court on Friday.

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OPINION: US must act on starving kids, brutal airstrikes in Yemen

There is no shortage of issues facing global leaders convening this week at the UN General Assembly.

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Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven loses confidence vote

Sweden's center-left prime minister was toppled after losing a confidence vote in parliament Tuesday, forcing the country into a period of further political turmoil.

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'Start Here': Cosby and Kavanaugh's denials. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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The Note: GOP fears what Trump can’t control -- and what he can

What can Trump control? What can he not?

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Undocumented immigrant charged with murdering shipmate on fishing boat

Franklin Freddy Meave Vazquez allegedly stabbed a fellow crew member.

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The photographer risking death for the perfect shot

Seeing the world from above is always a thrilling experience -- even if it's just from an airplane window.

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The South Sudanese refugee making fashion history

Eighteen-year-old Adut Akech has a number of dreams. One: Earn a business degree and open and open schools in her native South Sudan. Two: Become a journalist and inspire other women to lead. Three: Build her own empire by the age of 30, so she never has to work for anyone else ever again.

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Could Trump put an end to the Iranian art boom?

From trade sanctions to the travel ban, US policy towards Tehran is damaging Iran's burgeoning art market.

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The hidden meanings behind the colors you wear

Tickled pink. Red with rage. Got the blues. Green with envy. Shrinking violet.

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Ryder Cup: Defining Moments

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'Start Here': Cosby and Kavanaugh's denials. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Who could fill Rod Rosenstein's shoes?

Questions arise amid speculation over Rosenstein's fate.

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Illegal immigrant charged with murdering shipmate on fishing boat

Franklin Freddy Meave Vazquez allegedly stabbed a fellow crew member.

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China official says talks impossible with 'US holding knife'

The US and China have imposed a series of tit-for-tat trade tariffs.

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Fan Bingbing's disappearance shows no one is safe from Beijing

We know that China often disappears and abuses human rights defenders but when it can disappear even one of its most famous celebrities, the threat of enforced disappearance looms over anyone China claims within its jurisdiction.

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Kavanaugh mocked by late-night hosts over virginity, social calendar

Comedians mocked the president's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday.

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US President expected to tell UN that US will keep its distance on alliances, international organizations

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Bill Cosby learns today whether he'll go to prison

Bill Cosby will have a final opportunity to make his case to the court on Tuesday before a Pennsylvania judge sentences him on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.

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New Zealand PM makes history with baby at UN assembly

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who gave birth while in office, has made history by bringing her three-month-old daughter into the United Nations assembly hall.

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Instagram founders are stepping away from the company

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China accuses Sweden of racism

China and Sweden are locked in an escalating diplomatic feud after a minor dispute over tourists outstaying their welcome in a hostel devolved into broad accusations of racism and official travel warnings.

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WATCH: Young girl wins over MLS crowd with national anthem rendition

This 7-year-old girl won over fans and players with her rendition of the national anthem, which she performed in front of a packed crowd at a Major League Soccer game.

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K-Pop band BTS tells world youth to 'speak yourself' at UN

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Teen rescued after 49 days adrift at sea

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Severely injured yachtsman rescued at sea

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Governor charged in murder of pregnant student

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On the hunt for the world's best banh mi

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The skyscraper that made a city

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Trump's trade war threatens to unsettle the global economy if the dangerous game of tit-for-tat persists

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Canoe gets stuck on a large gator

An alligator emerged underneath a man in a canoe, and it was all caught on video. HLN spoke with the man about his video.

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World's oldest known animal identified

Researchers solved the mystery of the Dickinsonia fossil and have identified the oval-shaped organism as the oldest animal in the world.

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Why Milan Fashion Week is so Instagram worthy

If London is the fashion capital known for its hot young things, and Paris is the city of couture and history-laden heavyweights, then Milan sits somewhere in the middle. Once synonymous only with the glamour of the big names -- Armani, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana -- in recent seasons the city has become a hotbed for new labels pushing to the fore. The likes of MSGM, Marco de Vincenzo, No. 21 and GCDS are now all commanding the same attention and column inches once reserved for the power players. Presenting new perspectives on Italian fashion, these brands have saved the city from going stale.

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Trump preparing for 2nd summit with Kim despite little nuclear progress

Location and date are to be determined, but both leaders are eager to meet.

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WATCH: Guard building floating bridge over SC floodwaters

Nearly 8,000 people are being told to pack up in case they need to evacuate Georgetown County.

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Alaska man charged with murder in 10-year-old girl's slaying

An Alaska man has been charged with killing a 10-year-old girl who went missing.

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Officials in Vegas air info in 2016 police chokehold death

The man's mother called the proceeding a cover-up of a criminal act.

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Judge restores protections for grizzly bears, blocking hunts

It blocks the first hunts planned for the animals in the Lower 48 in 3 decades

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On the hunt for Vietnam's best banh mi

Walking through Hoi An's Old Town, in central Vietnam, the omnipresent buzz of motorbikes fills the air.

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'I'm not going anywhere': Kavanaugh in emotional Fox interview

The SCOTUS nominee gave an extraordinary interview ahead of Thursday's hearing.

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American diplomat found dead in Madagascar

An American diplomat in Madagascar was found dead in their home late Friday night, the State Department confirmed on Monday. U.S. and Malagasy authorities are conducting a joint investigation into the death in the African country's capital of Antananarivo, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement. "Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and to the U.S. Embassy Antananarivo community," she added. The State Department declined to release the name of the diplomat or discuss details of the death, citing the ongoing investigation and respect for the diplomat's family. Police have arrested a suspect "caught trying to jump the perimeter fence fleeing from the house" after what may have been an attack, Antananarivo police spokesperson Herilalatiana Andrianarisaona told the news agency AFP. While it does...

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A year after 'Little Rocket Man,' US-NK relations face uncertain path

In his first speech before the United Nations, President Donald Trump stood before the hall's iconic green marble wall and deployed for the first time in person his infamous moniker aimed at North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

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Device may solve severe form of heart failure

A tiny new device is offering hope of a better life for people with severe heart failure, reducing hospitalization rates and improving mortality risk within two years of treatment, a new study finds.

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Trump’s lawyer calls for ‘a time out’ in Mueller probe if Rosenstein leaves post

President Donald Trump’s personal attorney called for a pause in special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe should deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein leave his post.

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Trump at UN: 2nd summit with North Korea likely 'quite soon'

Confronting the dangers of North Korea's nuclear threat, President Donald Trump has struck a far less ominous tone at the United Nations than a year ago, announcing he likely will hold a second summit with Kim Jong Un "quite soon."

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What happens to the Russia probe if Rosenstein is gone?

Reports of the Deputy A.G.'s resignation leave lingering questions about the future of the Russia investigation. CNN's legal experts Paul Callan and Michael Zeldin weigh in.

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Teen rescued after 49 days adrift at sea

An Indonesian teen has been rescued after drifting at sea for 49 days on a floating fish trap and is back safely with his family, according to the country's foreign affairs ministry.

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Nigeria working with Interpol to find kidnapped cargo ship crew

Nigeria's Navy said Monday it was working with Interpol to trace and rescue 12 crew members abducted from a Swiss cargo ship sailing on the country's waters.

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Kenyan governor charged in murder of pregnant student

A Kenyan governor has been charged with aiding and abetting the murder of a pregnant student with whom, prosecutors say, he was in an "intimate relationship."

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World's first Boeing 777 retires

Nearly a quarter of a century after it rolled out of the factory, the first-ever Boeing 777 is retiring the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona.

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Police officer fired after wrong apartment fatal shooting: Chief

Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was fired Monday over fatal shooting of Botham Jean.

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Florence flooding far from over: Residents prepare to evacuate amid cresting rivers

A South Carolina river crested at a record level of 20.22 feet this weekend.

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Detroit ballpark worker videoed apparently spitting on pizza

A food service worker at Comerica Park in Detroit has been fired after a video was posted online allegedly showing him spitting on a pizza

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Deputy AG Rosenstein expected to be fired: Sources

Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General, is heading to the White House Monday morning with the expectation that he will be fired, sources told ABC News.

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Bill Cosby's day of reckoning as he arrives in court for sentencing

Bill Cosby arrived in a Pennsylvania court Monday to be sentenced in his sexual assault case.

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Theresa May is surrounded by hopeless enemies

Humiliated in Europe, in deadlock at home, Theresa May appears to be the loneliest leader on the world stage right now. With just weeks to go before the British Prime Minister needs to strike a deal on Brexit, there are few signs of an imminent breakthrough.

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Former co-worker: Wisconsin shooting suspect never smiled

A former co-worker says a gunman who opened fire at a Wisconsin software company was quiet and never smiled

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Allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are 'totally political,' Trump says

The Supreme Court nominee has been accused by 2 women of sexual misconduct.

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WATCH: What's next for Kavanaugh after 2nd accusation?

ABC News legal analysts Dan Abrams and Sunny Hostin analyze what a second sexual misconduct allegation against Brett Kavanaugh could mean for his Supreme Court nomination.

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Iran: US wish to halt Iran's crude exports won't come true

Iran's oil minister acknowledged South Korea had stopped buying from Tehran.

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2nd Kavanaugh accuser came forward only after Dems learned of allegation: Farrow

The second woman to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct was sought out by Democrats, according to writer Ronan Farrow

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WATCH: WH gives forceful response to 2nd Kavanaugh accuser

The White House said in a statement it stands "firmly behind Judge Kavanaugh" and called allegations against him a "coordinated smear campaign by Democrats."

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WATCH: Alligator appears under canoe in the middle of outing

Boaters got the shock of their lives when an alligator suddenly appeared under their canoe in Florida.

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Putin's most prominent critic leaves jail, then arrested again on his way out

Alexey Navalny was arrested on charges of organizing unauthorized protests.

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Reports: Versace on verge of sale to Michael Kors

The Italian company, founded by the late Gianni Versace, declined to comment.

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Mother says slain runner to be buried in wedding dress

Wendy Martinez, who was killed last week, was due to be married in two months.

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Justin Rose wins $10 million FedExCup

Tiger Woods may have grabbed the headlines after winning his first title in five years at the Tour Championship, but it was Englishman Justin Rose who pipped his rival to pick up the most lucrative prize on offer Sunday.

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Comcast outbids 21st Century Fox for Sky

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Michelle Obama calls out 'nastiness of our politics' during voting rally

Michelle Obama said she hoped to get Nevada residents "fired up" to vote.

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The Note: Defense of Kavanaugh could backfire on GOP

Standing behind Brett Kavanaugh is carrying costs that grow by the hour.

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Severe weather bears down on Midwest, Northeast

Almost 15 inches of rain fell in parts of Texas and Oklahoma over the weekend.

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Russia says will send newer S-300 missile systems to Syria

The move follows the downing of a Russian plane over Syria last week.

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'Start Here': Another Kavanaugh accusation. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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Russian national held in Norway after European conference

The man was arrested during a conference on strengthening European cooperation.

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WATCH: Deputy AG once considered secretly recording Trump: Sources

Rod Rosenstein also discussed whether he could persuade the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment, according to The New York Times.

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'Start Here': Another Kavanaugh accusation. What you need to know to start your day.

It's Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Here's what you need to start your day.

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German spy chief's promotion is retracted after outrage

Germany's spy chief, removed from his job after being accused of far-right sympathies but moved to a more senior government role, will not get the promotion after all.

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Modi promises free health care to half a billion -- but can he deliver?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the world's biggest health care program, with the roll out of free coverage for an estimated half a billion of India's poorest citizens ahead of national elections early next year.

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How Chinese citizens feel about the trade war

CNN's Matt Rivers looks into how Chinese citizens feel about the trade war between the United States and China.

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Vatican and China deal sparks criticism

A long-expected, controversial deal between the Chinese government and Catholic leaders in the Vatican has sparked opposition, including inside the Church itself.

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Breastfeeding better for babies' weight gain than pumping, new study says

Research has already shown a link between breastfeeding and lower obesity risk for babies. But a new study finds another association: "Breast is best" for them even compared with giving babies breast milk out of the bottle.

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Roger Stone sought contact with WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, email suggests

The email was sent days before WikiLeaks published stolen DNC documents.

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Shock opposition leader's win hails new dawn in Maldives

The Maldives was adjusting to a new political reality Monday after the surprise election of opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih over incumbent Abdulla Yameen, who had developed close ties with China during his five years in power.

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Boy, 6, vanishes during park trip with parents

Maddox, who is described as nonverbal, was walking near a park lake when he disappeared.

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Here's the news you missed this weekend

Before you begin your week have a look back at the top stories of the weekend.

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The best-connected airports

Atlanta might have the busiest airport and Asia might have the most in-demand flight routes, but when it comes to the world's best-connected megahubs, London's Heathrow Airport is king.

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2nd woman accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct: Report

The alleged incident took place at Yale University.

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ISIS video claims to show attackers of Iranian military parade

A video circulating on the ISIS-affiliated Amaq News Agency claims to show three of the four assailants accused of carrying out a deadly terrorist attack on an Iranian military parade.

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Release of report into death of Maryland football player lacked 'sensitivity': Lawyer

A report into the death of a MD football player was released Friday afternoon.

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Chicago archbishop removes priest who burned rainbow banner

The archbishop of Chicago has removed a priest as head of a North Side church.

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Children's remains found in Mexican mass grave

Mexican authorities have found remains of children in a mass grave in Veracruz.

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Passenger airlifted from cruise ship off Nantucket island

A passenger suffering a possible stroke was evacuated by helicopter.

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Strawberry panic spreads to New Zealand

A major New Zealand supermarket chain is removing Australian-brand Choice strawberries from shelves across the country after needles were found in a container of strawberries from Western Australia purchased in Auckland.

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$18 million in cocaine shows up amid bananas given to prison

This shipment of bananas donated to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was ripe for contraband.

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Kavanaugh accuser will testify in open hearing at US Senate

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Swiss ship attacked off Nigerian coast, official says

Switzerland's foreign ministry said there had been an attack on a ship sailing under the Swiss flag along the Nigerian coast.

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Kavanaugh accuser, Senate panel agree to more details: Thursday hearing will be open

Christine Blasey Ford has agreed to testify at an open hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday.

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Man arrested at Buckingham Palace with stun gun

The 38-year-old man hasn't been identified or charged.

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Bill targets 'Kushner loophole' allowing false filings

The loophole affects landlords who file false documents with New York City.

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WATCH: Evacuation ordered as wildfire Charlie grows

In California, a wildfire explodes in size overnight, threatening many homes and prompting a mandatory evacuation as firefighters battle the flames under difficult conditions.

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Top Dem on Kavanaugh accuser's credibility: 'What in the hell did she have to gain?'

Democratic senator on Judiciary Committee said Christine Blasey Ford has come under death threats over her allegation against Kavanaugh.

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WATCH: Police produce 'Serial'-style podcast to catch a murderer

The officers began a podcast series in an effort to catch a millionaire fugitive accused of killing his wife.

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WATCH: Lawyers for Trump, Stormy Daniels due in court

The court appearance in Los Angeles comes after Trump and his former lawyer said they would not enforce a prior nondisclosure agreement with Daniels.

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Burials begin as deaths from capsized ferry rise to 224

On Saturday rescuers found a survivor two days after the tragedy.

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Congressman's siblings support opposing candidate in stunning political ad

The ad features four of the Republican's siblings.

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New book excerpt: Trump urged Roethlisberger to escort Daniels to room instead of bodyguards

Stormy Daniels, in her new tell-all book, says she was "terrified" by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after Donald Trump introduced the two at a nightclub in 2006.

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What to expect from President Trump at the UN General Assembly

When President Donald Trump attends this year’s United Nations General Assembly this week he will address heads of state as a known quantity.

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Stolen smokes: Florida man gets 20 years for cigarette theft

He stole $600 worth of cigarettes from a convenience store.

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Heavy rain stretches from mid-Atlantic to Southern Plains

The coldest temperatures in months arrive in the Midwest and Northeast.

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Trump attorney blasts Iran's 'outlaws and murderers'

Supporters of the biggest opposition group to Iran's Islamic regime were there.

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Survivor describes harrowing moment when a ferry capsized in Tanzania, killing 223

A man who survived a ferry capsizing in Tanzania described the harrowing ordeal that left six of his relatives dead and the East African nation mourning 223 people killed in the latest maritime disaster.

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Friends, family gather for memorial service for slain jogger

Wendy Martinez was stabbed to death earlier this week.

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Kavanaugh accuser's friend 'has no recollection' of party, lawyer says

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Indian solo sailor severely injured on stricken yacht

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11-year-old becomes fourth fatal victim in domestic shooting

Girl's father went on shooting rampage, police say.

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Japanese supply ship heads to space station after delays

It's bringing 12,000 pounds of cargo including food, experiments and batteries.

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Tanzania death toll 209 as survivor found in capsized ferry

An engineer was found near the engine of the upturned vessel.

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Iowa State mourns slain star golfer with sea of yellow, video tribute

On most game days, the stands filled with fans for the Iowa State Cyclones football team are a riotous mix of colors.

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What to expect from the UN General Assembly

President Trump joins dozens of world leaders in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly, a jam-packed series of diplomatic meetings and speeches.

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Tribal members settle abuse cases against Mormon church

Four Native Americans said they were sexually abused in a Mormon foster program.

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Washington Post: Ex-Trump official walked back statement to Mueller probe about Flynn's talks with Russian diplomat

A former Trump official walked back her claim to the special counsel's office that she and former national security adviser Michael Flynn did not discuss conversations between him and Russia's ambassador about sanctions, according to a new report.

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Centuries-old shipwreck found off Portugal's coast

Archeologists have found a centuries-old shipwreck off Portugal's coast near Lisbon, a local mayor's office said Saturday.

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Investigators seek to trace Dallas officer's movements the night she killed neighbor

Investigators are looking to trace the movements of a Dallas police officer leading up to the night she allegedly shot and killed a 26-year-old man in his home.

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25 killed in attack on Iranian military parade

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Japan successfully lands robot rovers on an asteroid's surface

The Japanese space agency JAXA said it made history Saturday by successfully landing two unmanned rovers on an asteroid.

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Woman charged with attempted murder in NY day care stabbings

An employee at an unlicensed day care facility in Queens accused of stabbing three infants and two adults before cutting her own wrist has been charged with five counts of attempted murder, New York police said Saturday.

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Kavanaugh accuser agrees to testify before Senate committee next week

Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers said she will testify about her accusation of sexual assault by Kavanaugh.

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Ford's lawyers say she accepts request to speak to Judiciary Committee next week, but details need to be worked out

Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a past sexual assault, told Senate Judiciary Committee staff on Saturday that Ford "accepts" the request to speak to the panel next week about the alleged incident.

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Art exhibit canceled amid concerns over Trump satire

A town arts center's leaders worried exhibit would make them appear biased.

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UN: Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016

Most of the people who died were men, WHO says.

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Dog deaths after grooming documented, but link uncertain

47 dogs died during or within days of grooming at PetSmart since 2018.

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Pence boasts support for embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Vice President Mike Pence’s support for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick has not wavered.

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Reagan daughter Patti Davis alleges harrowing sexual assault

President Ronald Reagan's daughter, Patti Davis, alleges on Twitter and in an op-ed that she was raped some 40 years ago and didn't speak of it for decades.

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Comcast outbids 21st Century Fox for Sky

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Kavanaugh accuser given until 2:30 p.m. Saturday to decide whether to testify

Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers said she is willing to testify with conditions.

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Some see signs of hope on North Korea as Trump heads to UN

In the year since President Donald Trump's searing, debut U.N. speech fueled fears of nuclear conflict with North Korea, the two leaders have turned from threats to flattery

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US-China trade talks stall amid tariff standoff

Negotiations between the United States and China have stalled after President Donald Trump ordered new tariffs on Chinese goods.

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WATCH: Severe weather causing major damage north of New York

A tornado ripped through Ottawa, Canada, causing destruction on parts of buildings in the nation's capital and leaving several people critically injured.

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