Pakistan Public Service Broadcaster: June 2019

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Huawei has a chance to get its smartphone business back on track. It won't be easy

Huawei has taken a big hit from a US-led campaign against it, but a new reprieve will give the Chinese tech firm an opportunity to recover lost ground.

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Venezuelan Navy captain dies in government custody after allegations of abuse

A week before he died, a Venezuelan navy captain was arrested and accused of plotting to remove embattled President Nicolas Maduro from power.

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In pictures: Mexican city struck by rare massive hail storm

A massive hail storm trapped residents of Guadalajara, one of Mexico's most populous cities, inside their homes and vehicles, and creeped inside stores and left ice mounted on top of cars making roads impassable.

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50 years after Stonewall, what does Pride mean today?

Wandering the streets of New York City this June, I found myself moving through a rainbow wonderland. From store fronts and banks to iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the city has been transformed into a multi-colored display of LGBTQ support and allyship.

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Bus crashes into gorge in India's Kashmir, killing 31

Officials say a minibus has crashed into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 31 people and injuring 7

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Bus crashes into gorge in India's Kashmir, killing 31

Officials say a minibus has crashed into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 31 people and injuring 7

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Illinois governor signs executive order to protect transgender students

Pritzker said the order would “disrupt the patterns of discrimination” in classrooms statewide.

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Japan resumes commercial whaling amid backlash

For the first time in more than 30 years, Japan is resuming commercial whaling, despite an international outcry. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Photos: The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world

• Protesters temporarily block San Francisco Pride parade • Highlights: Thousands march in the streets of New York for WorldPride

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Harris lands 2020 endorsement from 2 Black Caucus members

Reps. Rush of Illinois, Wilson of Florida are backing the California Democrat.

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Hong Kong marks handover to China with ceremony and protests

Police faced off with protesters outside the venue.

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Harris lands 2020 endorsement from 2 Black Caucus members

Reps. Rush of Illinois, Wilson of Florida are backing the California Democrat.

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Hong Kong protesters block roads before handover ceremony

A protest march has been called for Monday, the third in three weeks.

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Turkish police disperse banned LGBT march with tear gas

Activists gathered in Istanbul to promote rights for gay and transgender people.

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3 injured after dock collapses during birthday party

Three people were injured when they fell into a creek after a dock collapsed at a South Carolina restaurant, according to police.

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Small plane crash kills all 10 people on board

Officials said it was the deadliest plane crash in the state since 1991.

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Hong Kong protesters block roads before handover ceremony

A protest march has been called for Monday, the third in three weeks.

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Turkish police disperse banned LGBT march with tear gas

Activists gathered in Istanbul to promote rights for gay and transgender people.

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3 injured after dock collapses during birthday party

Three people were injured when they fell into a creek after a dock collapsed at a South Carolina restaurant, according to police.

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Prosecutors say Navy SEAL killed a prisoner and took pictures with the corpse. The defense says it was a 'high combat environment'

Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday in the trial of Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher, a Navy SEAL accused of stabbing an ISIS prisoner to death, among other violations of military law.

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Severe weather threatens Midwest; heat returns to East Coast for week ahead

There was severe weather across the Northeast on Saturday.

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Severe weather threatens Midwest; heat returns to East Coast for week ahead

There was severe weather across the Northeast on Saturday.

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Former New York police detective and 9/11 compensation advocate dies at 53

Former New York City police detective Luis Alvarez's, who heavily advocated on Capitol Hill for compensation for 9/11 victims died Saturday.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes set to go to trial next summer

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' criminal fraud trial for allegedly misleading investors and the public about her blood-testing company will start next summer.

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Former New York police detective and 9/11 compensation advocate dies at 53

Former New York City police detective Luis Alvarez's, who heavily advocated on Capitol Hill for compensation for 9/11 victims died Saturday.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes set to go to trial next summer

Harris dropped a bomb on Biden that's bigger than politics

"Black people will forgive anything!"

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What happens to your body during a heat wave?

Many places in Europe are experiencing their hottest June on record. A record temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius -- 101.5 degree Fahrenheit -- was recorded in Germany this week.

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What happened after the Taliban blew up the Buddhas

The national park in Afghanistan's mountainous Bamiyan province was opened in 2009, in the hope that it would offer citizens a respite from conflict in the country.

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Trump shakes hands with Kim Jong Un at the DMZ

President Trump steps into North Korea and shakes hands with Kim Jong Un.

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

China's LGBTQ artists persevere as censors' grip tightens

Charlene Liu had the perfect venue in mind -- a bomb shelter turned multi-purpose space -- to display art that she and fellow organizers had curated for this year's Shanghai Pride, China's longest-running LGBTQ celebration.

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A Vans collection honoring Frida Kahlo and her iconic artwork is here

Vans is paying tribute to Mexican artist and activist Frida Kahlo by bringing some of her iconic pieces to life.

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Will Kim show for the handshake?

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Putin fires new broadside against Western liberalism

Putin says policies such as welcoming migrants have hurt people's interests.

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President Trump heading to DMZ Sunday, may see Kim Jong Un there

Trump invited the North Korean leader by tweet Saturday to meet him at the DMZ.

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Putin fires new broadside against Western liberalism

Putin says policies such as welcoming migrants have hurt people's interests.

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43-year-old El Salvador migrant dies in US border custody

He'd been held about a week at the Rio Grande Valley central processing center.

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43-year-old El Salvador migrant dies in US border custody

He'd been held about a week at the Rio Grande Valley central processing center.

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WATCH: Prosecutors consider charges against woman in fetus' death

Marshae Jones, who miscarried after she was shot in the stomach, could be prosecuted for manslaughter.

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WATCH: Prosecutors consider charges against woman in fetus' death

Marshae Jones, who miscarried after she was shot in the stomach, could be prosecuted for manslaughter.

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Man with shotgun killed by officers in Denton County, Texas

The Texas Rangers have been asked to investigate.

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Far-right, anti-fascist groups clash in Portland marches

Competing demonstrations spilled into the streets of downtown Portland.

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'Floating Chernobyl' to set sail for the Arctic

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Migrant ship captain arrested after entering Italian port, ending weeks-long standoff

Italian police have arrested the captain of a rescue ship carrying dozens of migrants rescued near Libya, after a weeks-long standoff between the vessel and authorities came to a climax off the island of Lampedusa.

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Temperatures soar as severe weather threatens major Northeast cities

Many places in the Northeast are officially experiencing a heat wave.

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Temperatures soar as severe weather threatens major Northeast cities

Many places in the Northeast are officially experiencing a heat wave.

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Jailed British-Iranian charity worker ends her two-week hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe -- the British-Iranian charity worker who has been jailed in Iran for more than three years on spying charges -- has broken her two-week hunger strike, her husband Richard Ratcliffe confirmed on Facebook.

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Pope warns against 'lukewarm' Christians at Vatican Mass

Pope Francis has exhorted the faithful to avoid being smug or "lukewarm" Christians

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Germany to return painting stolen by Nazis to Italy

German says it will return to Italy a painting by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum that was stolen by Nazi troops during World War II

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Pope warns against 'lukewarm' Christians at Vatican Mass

Pope Francis has exhorted the faithful to avoid being smug or "lukewarm" Christians

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Germany to return painting stolen by Nazis to Italy

German says it will return to Italy a painting by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum that was stolen by Nazi troops during World War II

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Cell phone photos and a rideshare helped lead to arrest in Utah student's death

Cell phones and social media were at the heart of the investigation that led to an arrest in the killing of a University of Utah student who vanished nearly two weeks ago.

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Jimmy Carter suggests Trump is an illegitimate president

Former President Jimmy Carter suggested Friday that a full investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election would show that Donald Trump didn't win the presidency.

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Trump wraps G-20 summit, says he may cross into North Korean territory

During a wide-ranging press conference that lasted just over an hour at the conclusion of the G20 summit, President Trump says he just may step across into North Korea.

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Trump says China trade talks 'back on track'

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US companies can sell to Huawei, says Trump

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Police to charge mother in death of missing 2-year-old boy

Noah Tomlin was last seen when he was put to bed at about 1 a.m. Monday.

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Hong Kong still has a future as China's middleman

Hong Kong has long been a conduit between China and global business and finance. Now that unique status could be under threat from the gradual erosion of political freedoms.

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Wall collapses on huts in western India, killing 16 workers

A fire official says a 23-meter (60-feet) high wall has collapsed on a cluster of tin-roofed huts in western India, killing at least 16 workers living there

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Wall collapses on huts in western India, killing 16 workers

US sends F-22 fighters to Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The United States Air Force has dispatched top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time as it beefs up its forces in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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What critics dub a 'floating Chernobyl'

Next month, a floating nuclear power plant called the Akademik Lomonosov will be towed via the Northern Sea Route to its final destination in the Far East, after almost two decades in construction.

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Trump and Xi to meet on trade war

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Report: Feds' investigation of Boeing expands to 787 Dreamliner

Federal prosecutors have expanded their probe beyond the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, The Seattle Times reported Friday, citing two sources familiar with the investigation.

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President Trump proposes meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the DMZ

President Trump invited the North Korea leader to meet at the DMZ over Twitter.

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

'That little girl was me': Harris spars with Biden over desegregation during debate

Sen. Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden spar over school segregation.

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Bodies of father and daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande head home to El Salvador

The bodies of a Salvadoran father and his young daughter who drowned crossing the Rio Grande began their journey home on Thursday.

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Mayor calls out worker accused of spitting on Eric Trump

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has condemned a cocktail lounge employee who Eric Trump says spit on him

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Fact-checking candidates on the issues: Democratic debate night 2

Our team of journalists from ABC News reviewed some of the 2020 candidates' statements in an effort to provide additional context, details and information.

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Mayor calls out worker accused of spitting on Eric Trump

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has condemned a cocktail lounge employee who Eric Trump says spit on him

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A terrifying app for making any woman appear naked was killed off by its creator

On Wednesday afternoon, I clicked on a picture of a woman on a website called Deepnude.com. Suddenly, her outfit disappeared, and naked breasts were on my computer screen. It was transfixing and nauseating. I felt like I had just peeped through a stranger's window, utterly violating her privacy.

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Diocese in Little Rock settles sexual abuse claims for $790K

Lawyers for five men who claim an Arkansas priest sexually abused them four decades ago say the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock has settled after mediation in what they believe is a first of its kind case for the state

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A look at the 2020 candidates appearing on night two of the Democratic debate

The 2020 Democratic candidates vary in age and experience.

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Diocese in Little Rock settles sexual abuse claims for $790K

It's Round 2 of the first US Democratic debates

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What it takes to qualify for the 2020 Democratic debates

Not all of the 2020 presidential candidates will stand on the debate stage. See what they'll need to snag a spot in the upcoming debates.

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Elon Musk makes a surprise visit at SpaceX's Starship facility

Elon Musk was in Florida for the third launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket this week, and he made a surprise visit to the company's Starship campus in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Federal prosecutors ask appeals court to uphold Tsarnaev conviction and death sentence

Federal prosecutors Thursday urged the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals to reject Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's request for an appeal, and uphold his conviction and death sentence.

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White supremacists increase recruiting efforts at colleges, ADL says

White supremacists posted more propaganda on college campuses for the third year in a row as they tried to recruit members, the Anti-Defamation League said Thursday.

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NASA's new mission, Dragonfly, will explore Saturn's moon Titan

NASA announced the latest mission in its New Frontiers program, called Dragonfly, which will explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan. It's the only moon in our solar system that has an atmosphere.

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Roger Stone defends his use of social media to court

Roger Stone is defending his use of social media against accusations by prosecutors that the conservative political operative broke his gag order in his criminal case.

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Apple's Jony Ive is leaving the company

Apple's chief design officer Jony Ive is leaving the company after nearly 30 years, the company announced Thursday.

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The London Zoo is celebrating Pride month in honor of its gay penguins

Gay animals deserve to celebrate Pride Month, too.

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Man bails out of car in high-speed chase

A high-speed chase in Louisiana turned into a foot chase when both the driver and passenger jumped from the car in an attempt to evade the police on foot.

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Period pain linked to nearly 9 days of lost productivity a year

The real impact of menstruation on women and society is underestimated, researchers say, as a new study suggests period pain is linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity a year in workplaces and schools.

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US tennis prodigy is the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon

American tennis prodigy Cori "Coco" Gauff just became the youngest player in the Open Era to advance through qualifying to reach Wimbledon's main draw.

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De Blasio shouts Cuba's Communist slogan at rally in Miami

New York City mayor and presidential candidate Bill de Blasio shouted a Spanish slogan associated with Cuba's revolution at a Miami airport workers rally, drawing criticism

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De Blasio shouts Cuba's Communist slogan at rally in Miami

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

'The Wire' actor arrested for driving with suspended license

Tristan Wilds, 29, was originally pulled over for driving with tinted windows.

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'The Wire' actor arrested for driving with suspended license

Tristan Wilds, 29, was originally pulled over for driving with tinted windows.

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Australian student in North Korea reported missing after family loses contact with him for 2 days

An Australian student studying in North Korea has been reported missing, after his family said they had not heard from him in two days.

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Winners and losers from the 1st 2020 Dem debate

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Van Jones surprised by this candidate's debate performance

Following NBC's Democratic presidential debate, CNN's Van Jones said candidates Elizabeth Warren and Julián Castro dominated the first debate.

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8 takeaways from the Democratic presidential debate's first night

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was the top-polling Democratic presidential candidate onstage Wednesday night, and the early moments of the party's first 2020 debate showed why.

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Anderson Cooper debunks Trump's new smear about Mueller

President Trump falsely claimed that Robert Mueller deleted messages between two FBI agents in an interview with Fox Business.

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Trump says 'much can be learned' from Australia's immigration policy. Migrants subjected to it have set themselves on fire

United States President Donald Trump has found the one immigration policy more controversial than his own, and endorsed it.

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Virat Kohli's fan club: 103 million followers -- and growing

Virat Kohli is already adored by millions across India and around the globe -- but the nation's cricket captain can now add one of the sport's greatest ever players to his ever expanding fan club.

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President Trump: What I say to Putin is none of your business

President Donald Trump told reporters that his upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Japan are "none of your business." CNN's Boris Sanchez reports.

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2-year-old hit by ball fractured her skull

The 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball last month during a Chicago Cubs' game against the Astros in Houston sustained a fracture skull, subdural bleeding, brain contusions and a brain edema, the family's attorney said Wednesday.

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This 'ninja' mom made TV history

Sandy Zimmerman, 42, is both the first mom and oldest woman ever to complete a course on "American Ninja Warrior."

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The suspect in Pinky the flamingo's death is struck by a truck and killed

The man who drew the ire of animal lovers after he was accused of causing the death of Pinky, a beloved Chilean flamingo at a Florida them park, has died.

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Arby's has an unusual new food

In response to the plant-based meat craze, Arby's has created the "Megetable," a vegetable made entirely of meat. Don't worry, the company doesn't plan to actually sell them in stores.

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Brain disease linked to repeated concussions found in rugby league players

A study shows that a disease linked to repeated concussions in North American sport has been found in the brains of two former Australian rugby league players

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Brain disease linked to repeated concussions found in rugby league players

Democratic debate night: Fact checking the candidates on the issues

WATCH: Man dives over fence to save son in pool: Video

The father reminded parents to always keep their eyes on their children.

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WATCH: Man dives over fence to save son in pool: Video

The father reminded parents to always keep their eyes on their children.

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FAA pilots find new flaw with Boeing 737 Max: Sources

FAA pilots found a new potential issue with the 737 Max aircraft during a simulator flight last week, according to sources.

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FAA pilots find new flaw with Boeing 737 Max: Sources

FAA pilots found a new potential issue with the 737 Max aircraft during a simulator flight last week, according to sources.

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Democratic candidates set to debate in Miami

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Who's running for president in 2020?

Candidates include Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sens. Michael Bennet, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Govs. Jay Inslee and Steve Bullock.

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Gooding due in court as lawyer seeks groping case dismissal

A conviction could put him behind bars for up to a year.

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'Start Here': Mueller to testify, acting border chief steps down, Dem debates begin

It's Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Gooding due in court as lawyer seeks groping case dismissal

A conviction could put him behind bars for up to a year.

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Bombardier exits commercial aviation

Bombardier has given up on commercial aviation, selling its regional jet business to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $550 million in cash.

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US soccer star says she's 'not going to the f*****g White House' if they win World Cup

American women's soccer co-captain Megan Rapinoe is not planning to go to the White House if the national team wins the World Cup.

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Queen hands over 67-year photography patronage to Kate

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has handed over her longstanding patronage of the Royal Photographic Society to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a move that is sure to please the keen photographer.

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Victor Ekpuk: 'Black Panther made it easier to talk about my work'

On the opening day of "Get Up, Stand Up Now -- Generations of Black Creative Pioneers," lines of visitors snaked around the courtyard of London's Somerset House.

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3 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Northern California Ford dealership

Three, including the shooting suspect, died at a car dealership in California.

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Experts fear 'snowball effect' as Iran abandons nuclear deal

Iran says it will have enough enriched uranium this week to break the deal.

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5th police officer fatally shot in last 8 days across US

Troy Chisum worked for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

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3 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Northern California Ford dealership

Three, including the shooting suspect, died at a car dealership in California.

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Experts fear 'snowball effect' as Iran abandons nuclear deal

Iran says it will have enough enriched uranium this week to break the deal.

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Why this 7-year-old can't go anywhere near unvaccinated children

When his daughter Angela was gravely ill, Nicola Pomaro made her a solemn promise: If she recovered, he would do all he could to help her live life to the full.

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Seoul: US, N Korea in talks to set up 3rd Trump-Kim summit

North Korean and U.S. officials are holding "behind-the-scenes talks".

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Seoul: US, N Korea in talks to set up 3rd Trump-Kim summit

North Korean and U.S. officials are holding "behind-the-scenes talks".

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

2 US service members killed in Afghanistan

There were no details provided Tuesday night.

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2 US service members killed in Afghanistan

There were no details provided Tuesday night.

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China bans all meat from Canada alleging forged customs certificates

The Chinese government has announced a suspension on imported meat products from Canada over claims of forged customs documents, the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the two countries.

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North Korea lashes out at US 'hostile acts' as Trump heads to Asia

Pyongyang has lashed out at Washington in a surprise move, just days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received an "excellent" personal letter from US President Donald Trump.

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Police findi a newborn in a plastic bag in the woods

The Forsyth County Sheriff's office near Atlanta has released dramatic bodycam video from the night authorities found a newborn baby wrapped in a plastic bag in the woods.

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How a park became Afghanistan's oasis of peace

You can camp. You can picnic. You can even rent swan-shaped paddle boats to navigate one of six deep blue lakes that shimmer high in the Hindu Kush mountains, amid picturesque red-hued cliffs and rocky natural dams.

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Mueller agrees to testify before 2 House committees in July

Former special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary, Intelligence committees in July.

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Mueller to testify publicly on July 17 following a subpoena

Robert Mueller will testify before Congress on July 17 after House Democrats issued a subpoena for his appearance, a move that paves the way for a reluctant special counsel to answer questions publicly for the first time about his 22-month investigation into President Donald Trump.

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New Jersey woman accused of killing identical twin sister

Amanda Ramirez is held in the county jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.

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The 100-year-old peace treaty that still shapes our world

At the end of World War I, leaders of the victorious allies—the United States, Britain, France and Italy—arrived in Paris to begin the Herculean task of ending the First World War and trying, as best they could, to prevent another.

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China hoping Trump-Xi meeting will help bridge differences

Trump has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports.

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China hoping Trump-Xi meeting will help bridge differences

Trump has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports.

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How suicide prevention is becoming part of Anthony Bourdain's legacy

The day Anthony Bourdain died, the phone did not stop ringing at the Giving Kitchen, an Atlanta nonprofit that provides support to restaurant workers sidelined by illness, injury or other emergencies.

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How not to trash the planet at a music festival

With some of the world's biggest festivals coming up, months of great music and outdoor partying lie ahead, as well as huge mountains of rubbish and fields littered with plastic.

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'Start Here': Trump's new Iran sanctions and a 'humanitarian crisis' on the border

It's Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Midwest bracing for severe storms as Northeast expecting rain

Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible on Tuesday in the Midwest.

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'Start Here': Trump's new Iran sanctions and a 'humanitarian crisis' on the border

It's Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Midwest bracing for severe storms as Northeast expecting rain

Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible on Tuesday in the Midwest.

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'Start Here': Trump's new Iran sanctions and a 'humanitarian crisis' on the border

It's Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': Trump's new Iran sanctions and a 'humanitarian crisis' on the border

It's Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Iran calls new US sanctions 'outrageous and idiotic'

Iran's president described the White House as "afflicted by mental retardation."

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Iran calls new US sanctions 'outrageous and idiotic'

Iran's president described the White House as "afflicted by mental retardation."

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Singapore probes drones at airport that disrupted 63 flights

No details on the number of drones involved or the perpetrators are public.

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Singapore probes drones at airport that disrupted 63 flights

No details on the number of drones involved or the perpetrators are public.

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Monday, June 24, 2019

34 bridesmaids and she wishes she could have more

A bride from New Orleans went all out for her beach wedding -- enlisting 34 of her closest friends and family to join her as bridesmaids on her big day.

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Lessons from US drone shootdown

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Disney heiress: Billionaires don't share the same planet

Disney heiress Abigail Disney explains to CNN's Don Lemon why she's a proponent of a federal wealth tax to help address income inequality.

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Tiger Woods removed from for wrongful death lawsuit

Suit was filed by parents of a drunken driver who died in a car crash last year.

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Tiger Woods removed from for wrongful death lawsuit

Suit was filed by parents of a drunken driver who died in a car crash last year.

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What shooting down a $110M US drone tells us about Iran

Once the dust cleared, it turned out that one of the enduring lessons from the past week occurred at about 22,000 feet.

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Trump considering a visit to Korean DMZ

President Donald Trump is considering a visit to the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea during his scheduled trip to Seoul, South Korea, after the G-20 summit, according to a South Korean government official.

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Yes, Snoop won the gospel category at the BET Awards

You read that headline correctly.

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Emotions run high as Pete Buttigieg faces a divided community after police shooting

Pete Buttigieg faces community at town hall after police shooting, with demands to change the police force.

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Police officer fatally shot at Missouri food market

Officer was responding to a bad check complaint at a food market near St. Louis.

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Opposition win in Istanbul a blow to Turkey's Erdogan

The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul has celebrated a landmark win,

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Emotions run high as Pete Buttigieg faces a divided community after police shooting

Pete Buttigieg faces community at town hall after police shooting, with demands to change the police force.

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Police officer fatally shot at Missouri food market

Officer was responding to a bad check complaint at a food market near St. Louis.

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Opposition win in Istanbul a blow to Turkey's Erdogan

The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul has celebrated a landmark win,

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Pence: 'Of course' migrants children should have toothbrushes, blankets and medicine

Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday acknowledged that "of course" essentials such as toothbrushes, blankets and medicine are necessary basics for children -- despite the Trump administration's legal argument earlier this week that detained migrant children didn't need those items in order to be held in "safe and sanitary conditions."

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Women's World Cup: Referees and VAR under the microscope after dramatic weekend in France

Even by the standards of the headline-hogging Video Assistant Referee (VAR) it was an extraordinary weekend at the Women's World Cup.

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The diesel scandal just destroyed profit growth at Daimler, maker of Mercedes-Benz

Daimler, the German auto company that makes Mercedes-Benz, has slashed its 2019 profit expectations by hundreds of millions of euros. The financial downgrade, announced Sunday, is the latest fallout from the diesel emissions scandal that has rocked the German auto industry.

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Chrissy Teigen mom-shamed after posting video of daughter

Model Chrissy Teigen is defending a video she posted of her daughter's first time at the dentist after some are criticizing Teigen for not taking her earlier.

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Watch Rihanna drink Seth Meyers under the table

Rihanna joined Seth Meyers for a day drinking session that left the late-night host covered in makeup and singing the pop star's hits.

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A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be a bloody, logistical nightmare

Roaring out of the sky, an F-16V fighter jet lands smoothly to rearm and refuel on an unremarkable freeway in rural Taiwan, surrounded by rice paddies.

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Pete Buttigieg confronts leadership test in impassioned South Bend townhall

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg faced the raw and unvarnished emotion of his community at a town hall in South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday as the mayor attempted to soothe the pain caused by the recent killing of a black man by a police officer.

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Trump says he's not ready for a 2020 loss

President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday that he's not prepared to lose the 2020 presidential election.

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Tapper laughs off Pence's climate crisis claim: That's not true

During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Vice President Mike Pence would not say whether climate change is a threat to the US. Pence's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it will roll back Obama-era restrictions on coal plants and allow states to set their own emission standards.

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A 10th American has died while vacationing in the Dominican Republic

A man from New York died while vacationing in the Dominican Republic earlier this month, according to a US State Department official, making him the 10th American tourist to have died during or after their stay in the Caribbean nation.

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Judith Krantz, romance novelist, dies at 91

Judith Krantz, whose best-selling romance novels told racy tales of the rich, died of natural causes Saturday, her publicist said. She was 91.

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Military service member found dead in southern Arizona

Military service member assigned to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border has died.

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2 dead in charter bus crash in southern Colorado

Charter bus carrying 15 people ran off a highway after striking a bridge support

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Doctor compares conditions at immigrant holding centers to 'torture facilities'

Lawyers and a doctor given access to the facilities described awful conditions.

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Military service member found dead in southern Arizona

Military service member assigned to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border has died.

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2 dead in charter bus crash in southern Colorado

Charter bus carrying 15 people ran off a highway after striking a bridge support

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Mom, 2 young children found dead in home may have been murdered: Police

A mother and her two young sons have been found dead inside their New York City home just hours after the father was found wandering along a highway, according to police.

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Mom, 2 young children found dead in home may have been murdered: Police

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star in medically-induced coma

Beth Chapman, the bail bondswoman who starred on the reality show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," is in a medically induced coma, her husband Duane "Dog" Chapman has confirmed on Facebook.

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How a superfan got Hollywood to make the first Batman movie

Three decades after director Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" film became a box office blockbuster and pop culture phenomenon, the decision to bring the Dark Knight to the big screen seems like it should have been a no-brainer. But in the years leading up to the film's release, it was as hard to breach the barriers to Hollywood as it was to break into the Batcave.

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Severe thunderstorms expected from Texas to Missouri

Heavy rain is expected in the already water-logged Plains.

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Severe thunderstorms expected from Texas to Missouri

Heavy rain is expected in the already water-logged Plains.

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'Last thing ... we need right now is a war with Iran': Former Joint Chiefs chairman

On ABC's "This Week," Adm. Mike Mullen, Rep. Mac Thornberry and Sen. Cory Booker respond to the called-off strike on Iran amid escalating tensions with country.

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John Bolton: Iran should not 'mistake US prudence for weakness'

United States national security adviser John Bolton warned Sunday that Iran should not "mistake US prudence and discretion for weakness," days after President Donald Trump called off a retaliatory military strike against Iran after the downing of an American drone.

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Hundreds of climate protesters stage blockade in German coal mine

Hundreds of climate change protesters broke into a huge open cast mine in western Germany Saturday to protest against the country's ongoing dependence on fossil fuels.

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Fighter jets escort passenger plane back to London after severe disruption on board

A woman has been arrested after two Royal Air Force (RAF) jets were forced to escort a passenger plane back to London following severe disruption on board shortly after take-off.

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Republican senators go into hiding over state's climate change vote

The governor has sent state police to find the senators.

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Woman accused of killing son, 3, with SUV in game of 'chicken'

A Texas woman is accused of killing her 3-year-old son after running over him with an SUV during a game of "chicken."

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Boris Johnson under pressure to explain police incident

Boris Johnson, the front-runner in the race to become Britain's next prime minister, was facing mounting calls Sunday to fully explain an incident in which police attended an alleged altercation at the London home he shares with his girlfriend.

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Ethiopia PM says army chief of staff attacked

Ethiopia's army chief of staff, General Seare Mekonnen, has been attacked, the country's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a national television address early Sunday.

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The Latest: Iranian general warns US against war

An Iranian military commander warned on Sunday that any conflict with Iran would have uncontrollable consequences across the region and endanger the lives of US forces

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The Latest: Iranian general warns US against war

Saudi airline changes flight routes to avoid Iran's airspace

Saudi Arabia's state airline Saudia says it is rerouting flight paths to some Asian destinations in order to avoid Iranian airspace amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf

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Number of US tourists who died in the Dominican Republic hiked to 10

The U.S. State Department on Friday hiked the official number of American tourists who have died in the Dominican Republic in the last year to 10.

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Saudi airline changes flight routes to avoid Iran's airspace

Number of US tourists who died in the Dominican Republic hiked to 10

The U.S. State Department on Friday hiked the official number of American tourists who have died in the Dominican Republic in the last year to 10.

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits California near Pacific Coast

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.5 earthquake has hit near the Pacific coast of Northern California

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits California near Pacific Coast

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.5 earthquake has hit near the Pacific coast of Northern California

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Trump's decision to call off airstrikes reveals policy chaos

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Europe to experience 'intense heat' in multi-day heat wave

Europe will be struck by a "potentially dangerous" heat wave next week, according to forecaster Accuweather, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Afghan leaders begin peace summit in Pakistan

Dozens of Afghan political leaders are holding a peace conference in neighboring Pakistan to pave the way for further Afghan-to-Afghan dialogue

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Istanbul's candidates in re-run of mayoral election

A look at the two main candidates running for mayor of Istanbul in Sunday's repeat election: Former prime minister Benali Yildirim and popular challenger Ekrem Imamoglu whose campaign slogan is "Everything will be great!"

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Afghan leaders begin peace summit in Pakistan

Dozens of Afghan political leaders are holding a peace conference in neighboring Pakistan to pave the way for further Afghan-to-Afghan dialogue

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Istanbul's candidates in re-run of mayoral election

Planned Parenthood hosts 20 presidential candidates to talk abortion rights

Planned Parenthood's forum at the University of South Carolina will offer Democrats an opportunity to directly address reproductive rights issues.

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Planned Parenthood hosts 20 presidential candidates to talk abortion rights

Planned Parenthood's forum at the University of South Carolina will offer Democrats an opportunity to directly address reproductive rights issues.

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Mick Jagger skips and dances on Rolling Stones' tour following heart surgery

Mick Jagger gave Chicago a performance to remember Friday night.

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'There's nothing left': 9 killed in skydiving plane crash

The crash took place on the island of Oahu.

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'There's nothing left': 9 killed in skydiving plane crash

The crash took place on the island of Oahu.

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Friday, June 21, 2019

Authorities say 9 killed after aircraft crashes in Hawaii

Hawaii transportation officials say nine people have died after a twin-engine aircraft crashed in Hawaii

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Authorities say 9 killed after aircraft crashes in Hawaii

Hawaii transportation officials say nine people have died after a twin-engine aircraft crashed in Hawaii

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What's the fallout from Trump's pullback on Iran military strikes: ANALYSIS

Analysts worry that it may actually raise tensions in the region.

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Suspect in California officer's killing accused of battery

A California man accused of killing a rookie Sacramento police officer was a wanted man when the fatal shots were fired

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Suspect in California officer's killing accused of battery

A California man accused of killing a rookie Sacramento police officer was a wanted man when the fatal shots were fired

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Mermaids are taking over New York

Around the first day of summer, a gaggle (or is it a school?) of mermaids descends upon Coney Island, New York.

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Trump responds to accusation of '90s sexual assault

President Donald Trump on Friday responded to allegations of sexual assault after magazine advice columnist E. Jean Carroll alleged he had attacked her at a New York luxury department store in the late 1990s.

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These dogs are getting a cancer vaccine. If it works, humans could be next

If you ask most experts in the cancer community, creating a wide-ranging vaccine that prevents tumors like we prevent infectious diseases is damn near impossible.

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Scientists say dinosaur fossils found in Colorado are those of a 68 million years old triceratops

Several weeks ago, construction workers digging near a Denver, Colorado, retirement home made a startling discovery: dinosaur bones.

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Lack of soap, filthy onesies and too few beds have created a 'health crisis' at border detention facilities, monitors warn

A team of doctors, lawyers and advocates are warning of what they say are major health and hygiene problems at several US Customs and Border Protection facilities in Texas.

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A vaccine against cancer? These dogs are the first patients

Researchers are testing a vaccine to prevent or delay cancer in 800 pet dogs. If it works, clinical trials in humans could be next.

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How Keanu Reeves became the internet's boyfriend

The "Keanuaissance" is upon us. Keanu Reeves' career and mysterious persona has developed a loyal online following, dubbing him the "internet's boyfriend."

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New video showcases world's biggest underwater park project

The largest plane to ever be submerged is now part of the world's largest eco-friendly underwater theme park in Bahrain.

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India sending warships to the Middle East to protect shipping

The Indian Navy is sending two warships to the Gulf of Oman to protect the country's shipping in the wake of a series of attacks on tankers there in the past six weeks.

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Colorado shooter says he targeted kids over gender taunts

1 student was killed and 8 others injured in the school shooting.

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Colorado shooter says he targeted kids over gender taunts

1 student was killed and 8 others injured in the school shooting.

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Russia to free captive whales from 'jail'

Russia is to begin freeing a small group of beluga whales and orcas held in a cramped pen, which some have dubbed "whale jail," in the country's far eastern coast.

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

FAA prohibits 'all US carriers' from flying over Iran as tensions rise

Iran shot down an unmanned drone on Thursday.

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FAA prohibits 'all US carriers' from flying over Iran as tensions rise

Iran shot down an unmanned drone on Thursday.

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Pharrell Williams, Gigi Hadid celebrate Karl Lagerfeld in moving tribute

Claudia Schiffer, Anna Wintour and Gigi Hadid were among more than 1,000 guests to attend a star-studded memorial for the late Karl Lagerfeld in Paris on Thursday.

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Hong Kong protesters take to the streets again after government apology falls flat

For the third time in less than a week, Hong Kong protesters have taken to the streets over a controversial extradition bill with China.

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North Korea holds mass celebration in Xi's honor amid talks on US tensions

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un attended an elaborate celebration in Pyongyang Thursday celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between China and North Korea, underscoring their alliance amid challenges posed by the United States.

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Trump ordered military strike on Iran, but reversed at last second: Sources

Iran shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday.

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UK politician filmed grabbing Greenpeace protester

A senior British politician is under investigation after video emerged of him grabbing and manhandling a protester at an event in London Thursday.

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Justin Trudeau scores basket of treats from Nancy Pelosi after winning NBA Finals bet

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scored a basket of treats from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday after winning a bet that the Toronto Raptors would defeat the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Championship.

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Video reportedly shows US drone attack

The Pentagon has released a video that they claim shows Iran shooting down a US drone. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

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Erin Burnett reacts to Trump's 'feeling' about Iran

Iran says it shot down an approaching US spy drone on Thursday. The US says the drone was flying in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Rupert Murdoch, 88, recovering after pneumonia

Rupert Murdoch, the 88-year-old billionaire media mogul, is recovering after a bout with pneumonia, two people familiar with the matter told CNN Business.

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New video of Freddie Mercury emerges

A close friend of Freddie Mercury released a new version of the Queen frontman singing "Time Waits for No One," accompanied only by a piano.

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Slack is now worth more than $20 billion

Five years ago, Slack officially launched out of the ashes of a failed gaming project. Now the company is worth more than $20 billion.

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Sea lion launches at 13-year-old on beach

A 13-year-old girl is recovering after a sea lion jumped from out of the ocean and bit her in Pismo Beach, California. The sea lion believed to be responsible for biting the girl is reportedly in rehabilitative care at the Center's Sausalito facility, according to CNN affiliate KSBY.

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You can move into Notorious B.I.G.'s childhood home

It was all a dream: stainless-steel appliances and exposed beams.

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Opinion: Whoopi Goldberg may have a point on Bella Thorne's nude photos

What happens in the cloud doesn't necessarily stay in the cloud — a lesson that actress Bella Thorne has learned the hard way. On Saturday, Thorne, who is 21, shared explicit pictures of herself on Twitter, explaining that "for the last 24 hours I have been threatened with my own nudes," and that she had decided to share them preemptively because "it's MY DECISION NOW U DON'T GET TO TAKE YET ANOTHER THING FROM ME. I can sleep tonight better knowing I took my power back."

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Huge great white shark pops up, shocks boaters

A giant great white shark surprises a group of New Jersey fisherman when it tries to devour a bag of chum off the side of their boat.

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Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick

The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick, going with the Duke force who is considered one of the most exciting prospects in years

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Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick

1 in 6 ER visits or hospital stays triggers 'surprise' bill

Depending on where you live, the odds can be much higher.

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Malaysia rejects Russian involvement in MH17 downing

Malaysia's PM said he didn't believe the investigation's findings.

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Malaysia rejects Russian involvement in MH17 downing

Malaysia's PM said he didn't believe the investigation's findings.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Iran shoots down American drone in international airspace, US official confirms

In a significant provocation Iran has shot down an unmanned MQ-4 Triton drone while it was flying in international airspace a U.S. official told ABC News

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Joe Biden gets in his own way on race

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Huawei is still the place Chinese students want to work

The long-running US campaign against Huawei may be starting to hurt its business but it hasn't damaged the tech company's reputation among Chinese students looking for work.

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Joe Biden gets in his own way on race

Joe Biden can't seem to get out of his own way.

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Iran claims to have shot down US spy drone

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards claimed Thursday to have shot down a "intruding American spy drone" after it entered Iranian airspace, according to state media, amid increased hostility between Washington and Tehran.

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The US suicide rate is up 33% since 1999, research says

The suicide rate in the United States continues to climb, with a rate in 2017 that was 33% higher than in 1999, new research finds.

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Van Gogh's 'suicide gun' sells for $180,000

The rusty handgun that Vincent van Gogh is believed to have killed himself with in 1890 has sold for €162,500 ($183,000).

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Xi Jinping leaves for Pyongyang, marking first visit by Chinese leader to North Korea in 14 years

Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Pyongyang, a historic trip that marks the first time a Chinese leader has traveled to North Korea in 14 years.

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Pilots criticize Boeing's 737 Max design at House hearing

Debate over the factors that may have contributed to two 737 Max plane crashes consumed a House hearing Wednesday, as two pilots criticized Boeing's design and rollout of the aircraft and some lawmakers questioned the qualifications of the foreign pilots involved in the crashes.

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Lawmakers 'ran out of time' to legalize marijuana in New York

State leaders in New York failed to reach a consensus Wednesday on key details in the state's plan to legalize recreational marijuana, flattening a final push from Democratic leaders hoping to pass an agreement this year.

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Why America's first Native American poet laureate gives me hope

"I know there is something larger than the memory of a dispossessed people. We have seen it."

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'Apollo 11' takes nostalgic but chilly flight back in time

"Apollo 11" might focus on the moon mission of a half-century ago, but in its own way the CNN Films documentary feels like a step into a time capsule. Meticulously recapturing the drama of that "giant leap for mankind" in 1969, it's a wonderfully nostalgic if somewhat antiseptic reminder of what it meant to first break the bonds of Earth.

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'Jeopardy!' champion James Holzhauer donated to a cancer walk in Alex Trebek's name

James Holzhauer, the "Jeopardy!" champion who won 32 straight games, earning a total of $2,462,216, has donated a portion of his winnings to a Chicago-area pancreatic cancer walk.

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Chinese medicine: The next step in cancer recovery?

Karen Kwai-Ching Li, known as KC, has lived in fear of her osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone, for almost 28 years.

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How the shooting of David Ortiz unfolded

Police in the Dominican Republic are still trying to unravel the motives behind the shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports.

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Rare wave-shaped clouds roll over Virginia

A rare formation of clouds wowed onlookers at Virginia's Smith Mountain Lake on Tuesday.

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Huge great white shark pops up, shocks boaters

Key piece of evidence missing in Kevin Spacey case

Kevin Spacey's accuser, his mother and their attorney say they cannot find the cell phone the accuser used the night the actor allegedly sexually assaulted him, according to court documents.

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Dad chases suspect into a press conference

A police detective in Australia stopped speaking mid-sentence at a press conference to tackle a man to the ground.

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Babbling tot and dad are back in new ad

The internet could not get enough of the conversation between this babbling baby and his dad. Now, they have taken to television in this adorable ad for Denny's.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

California utility PG&E to pay $1 billion to local governments for a series of wildfires

A utility blamed for igniting deadly wildfires that killed dozens in California has agreed to pay $1 billion in damages to local governments for blazes linked to its power lines, poles and other equipment.

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11th suspect arrested in David Ortiz's shooting as details emerge on who allegedly paid for attempted hit

Dominican Republic authorities arrested an 11th suspect in the murder-for-hire plot against former Rex Sox player David Ortiz as details emerge on who allegedly paid for the attempted hit.

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Teen killed friend after man online offered her $9 million: Police

Denali Brehmer allegedly killed her best friend, Cynthia Hoffman, after she was "catfished" online.

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Xi heads to North Korea as fate of US nuclear deal still up in the air

More than 15 months after Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing and invited the Chinese President to visit Pyongyang, Xi Jinping is finally heading to the North Korean capital for a two-day state visit this week.

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Richer countries have less faith in vaccines, survey finds

People in high-income countries have the lowest confidence in vaccines, with about 20% of those in Europe either disagreeing or being unsure of whether vaccines are safe, according to a new global survey.

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Melania Trump fires up chanting crowd

First lady Melania Trump introduces President Trump at his 2020 campaign kickoff event in Orlando.

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Trump to meet Xi at G20 amid raging trade war. He says the Chinese leader is a 'terrific guy'

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an "extended" meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Japan next week, a significant development aimed at resolving the ongoing trade war between the two countries.

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Asia stocks climb as Trump signals hope for US-China trade talks

Asia stocks spiked early Wednesday, following Wall Street's rally on signs that US-China trade relations could be improving.

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President Trump's plan to deport 'millions' likely not feasible

Trump' s promise to deport next week “millions” of undocumented migrants raises questions about where the people would be held and whether families would be separated.

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President Trump's plan to deport 'millions' likely not feasible

Trump kicks off his re-election in Florida as Democrats aim to win the state back

President Donald Trump kicks off his 2020 reelection bid in Florida, a critical swing state that's also gotten early attention from the Democrats.

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Trump's pathetic tweet on deporting millions of immigrants should fool no one

He was right on schedule.

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Facebook's new cryptocurrency has critics

No one was angry when Facebook named products Moments, Poke, Slingshot or Portal. But the name Facebook gave its new cryptocurrency has upset some members of a very specific group: people born between September 23 and October 22.

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Gunmen kill dozens in 'terrorist' Mali attack, government says

Dozens of people were killed and many others were injured when armed men attacked two villages in central Mali, the government said Tuesday.

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NASA breaks record to capture this image

NASA spacecraft OSIRIS-REx, which has been orbiting the asteroid named Bennu, just broke a record in order to capture this image.

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Trump voter's false claim surprises CNN reporter

CNN's Ed Lavandera talks with President Trump's supporters in Florida ahead of his 2020 campaign kickoff.

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Congressman slams Trump for touting controversial drug

Presidential candidate Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) said it is reckless for President Donald Trump to tout a controversial new depression drug that works similarly to an opioid.

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Pharmacy tests turn up another cancer-causing compound in heart drugs

Tests by an online pharmacy turned up another cancer-causing compound in heart medications, and these drugs haven't been recalled.

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Ethiopia restores internet after one week outage

One week after a web blackout in the country, internet and text messaging services were restored in Ethiopia Tuesday, Ethio Telecom, the country's mobile service provider said.

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Feds seize more than 16 tons of cocaine at Philadelphia terminal

Federal authorities seized about 16½ tons of cocaine Tuesday from a large ship at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia, prosecutors said.

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The 'Game of Thrones' prequel filming has begun and fans will recognize the location

The world of Westeros is back in the spotlight as filming for the "Game of Thrones" prequel is underway -- and in a location fans know very well.

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Extreme turbulence throws flight attendant into plane ceiling

Airplane passengers on their way to France were rocked by severe turbulence that caused one flight attendant to hit the plane's ceiling.

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Comics: Mulvaney coughed for a reason

Late-night hosts poke fun at Trump's reaction when acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney coughed during an interview.

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Mohamed Morsy: A polarizing legacy

Mohamed Morsy represented both the zenith of the Arab Spring and its almost universal failure. He became Egypt's first democratically-elected president in 2012, but after a year of deepening chaos was forced from office in a coup led by then-defense minister Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi.

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Rescue efforts underway after China quake kills at least 12

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake and a 5.1 magnitude aftershock struck the area.

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Rescue efforts underway after China quake kills at least 12

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake and a 5.1 magnitude aftershock struck the area.

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Man who shared New Zealand mosque shooting video online jailed for 21 months

A New Zealand man has been jailed for almost two years for sharing a video of the Christchurch mosque shootings that killed 51 people.

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Monday, June 17, 2019

Welcome to Gay Hell, Michigan, where only pride flags are allowed to fly

Youtuber Elijah Daniel has pulled a lot of stunts since he started creating content, but his latest act as Mayor of Hell has a lot of people talking.

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UN terrorism chief heavily criticized for trip to China's Xinjiang region

United Nations counter terrorism chief Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov has come under heavy criticism from the United States and human rights groups over his recent trip to China's repressive Xinjiang region.

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Trump seeks 2016 magic as he kicks off 2020

The President will try to turn back time Tuesday, officially lighting the touch paper on his reelection bid in the embrace of a besotted Florida crowd primed for pure, untamed Donald Trump.

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They wanted a son so much they made their daughter live as a boy

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ICE will begin removing 'millions of illegal aliens' next week, Donald Trump tweets

ICE will begin "removing the millions of illegal aliens" next week, Donald Trump tweeted late Monday night.

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Dominican prosecutors identify man accused of paying for attempted hit on David Ortiz

Dominican prosecutors say a fugitive suspect paid for the would-be assassins who shot David Ortiz in a murder-for-hire plot against the former Boston Red Sox slugger.

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Trump threatens to deport millions beginning next week

President Donald Trump is threatening to remove millions of people in the country illegally

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Chao under fire for appearing at family business events

Ethics experts are raising concerns about whether Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao used her office to help her family's business. CNN's Drew Griffin investigates.

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Photo of sled dogs walking through water shows reality of Greenland's melting ice sheet

Steffen Olsen, a scientist with the Danish Meteorological Institute, was on a routine mission in northwest Greenland to retrieve oceanographic and weather monitoring tools placed by his colleagues on sea ice when he ran into a problem.

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Teen survives 10-inch knife lodged in face: 'It could have been the end of me'

When Dr. Koji Ebersole laid eyes on the boy whose face was impaled on a 10-inch knife, the neurosurgeon thought, "here we go again."

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Couple in viral-video arrest reject police chief's apology

A Phoenix couple says police pointed guns at them and their two young children.

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Couple in viral-video arrest reject police chief's apology

Manafort moved to Manhattan Correctional Center

Paul Manafort was moved by the federal prison system to the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan on Monday morning, according to a person familiar with his case.

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Sprint and T-Mobile merger is about to clear its biggest hurdle

Sprint and T-Mobile's on-again-off-again $26 billion merger appears to be on again, leaving the combined company poised to become the second-largest wireless provider in the country. The US Department of Justice is prepared to approve the deal within days, CNN Business has learned.

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2 people were bitten by sharks in the last 2 weeks. Both of them lived to tell their story

Two people have been bitten by sharks off the coast of North Carolina in the past 14 days and a third person is believed to be a shark bite victim during that time period, officials said.

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Buttigieg cancels top-dollar California fundraisers to focus on officer-involved shooting in South Bend

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will no longer travel to California for a series of top dollar fundraisers on Tuesday and Wednesday, a spokesman for the campaign tells CNN, and instead will stay in South Bend, Indiana, to handle the fallout from an officer-involved shooting that happened early on Sunday morning.

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Iran official: US and Iran headed toward confrontation

Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that the United States and Iran are heading towards a confrontation, while Iran also announced an escalation of its nuclear program.

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See Anderson Cooper pay tribute to his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt

• Gloria Vanderbilt dies at 95 • Gloria Vanderbilt's life in pictures • Opinion: Gloria Vanderbilt was the ultimate master of reinvention

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hesitates when asked about Joe Biden

Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) showed discomfort when asked about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's history of unwanted touching, but said she would support Biden if he became the Democratic nominee. CNN's Arlette Saenz reports.

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

At least 1 dead, 8 shot at graduation party in Philadelphia

At least one person was shot and killed Sunday night at a graduation party.

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1 person killed, 7 others injured in graduation shooting

Authorities in Philadelphia say one person has been killed and at least seven others have been shot during a graduation party

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1 person killed, 7 others injured in graduation shooting

Authorities in Philadelphia say one person has been killed and at least seven others have been shot during a graduation party

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8-year-old boy survives shark attack; 3rd incident in the state this month

An 8-year-old boy was attacked by a shark while swimming off the North Carolina coast on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

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Indian farmers use the sun to help water crops

Hundreds of millions of people in India depend on farming for their livelihoods, but widespread droughts in recent years mean they often struggle to find enough water for their fields.

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Original ending to 'Pretty Woman' will shock you

Actress Julia Roberts revealed the original ending to the famous movie "Pretty Woman."

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YouTuber comes out as gay in video

Eugene Lee Yang, a popular YouTuber of "Try Guys" fame, released a video during Pride Month to announce he is gay.

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Father's shirt brought woman to tears

Scott "Howie" Dittman went viral for giving out "dad hugs" to the attendees of a Pride parade in Pittsburgh.

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EXCLUSIVE: Top 5 takeaways of President Trump's interview with George Stephanopoulos

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos embedded with President Trump for a wide-ranging exclusive interview this week, generating a bevy of newsy headlines. Here are the top 5.

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Massive blackout hits tens of millions in South America

An unexplained failure in the neighboring countries' interconnected power grid.

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Ex-NBA player Anthony Grundy charged in fatal hit and run

Anthony Grundy pleaded not guilty in fatal hit and run in Louisville, Kentucky.

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University wrestlers suspected of criminal sexual conduct

Minnesota heavyweight wrestler Gable Stevenson and a teammate were arrested.

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Police: California man posted synagogue shooting threats

Authorities say Bay Area man threatened to commit a mass shooting at a synagogue

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Massive blackout hits tens of millions in South America

An unexplained failure in the neighboring countries' interconnected power grid.

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Ex-NBA player Anthony Grundy charged in fatal hit and run

Anthony Grundy pleaded not guilty in fatal hit and run in Louisville, Kentucky.

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University wrestlers suspected of criminal sexual conduct

Minnesota heavyweight wrestler Gable Stevenson and a teammate were arrested.

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Police: California man posted synagogue shooting threats

Authorities say Bay Area man threatened to commit a mass shooting at a synagogue

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Hong Kong police begin to clear streets of protesters

Hong Kong citizens marched for hours in a massive protest.

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Transcript: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with President Trump

Below are the unedited transcripts of the president’s exclusive interview with ABC News from "The Beast," the walk to and in the Oval Office and the Rose Garden.

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Hong Kong police begin to clear streets of protesters

Hong Kong citizens marched for hours in a massive protest.

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Fareed: This is a canary in the coal mine for America

CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains why some of America's closest allies are looking to undermine the country's economic strength.

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Buttigieg calls out Trump's hypocrisy on Iraq war: This is shocking

CNN's Jake Tapper discusses the Gulf of Oman tanker attacks with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.

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Tourists from the US, Canada, Japan and Australia can now travel to Brazil visa-free

If watching a game at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã stadium has been on your bucket list since the 2014 FIFA World Cup, you can now do so without adding a trip to the consulate as part of your itinerary.

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Authorities: Man offered money to 'rape and murder' Alaskan

Authorities charge that an Indiana man implicated in the murder of an Alaska teenager had allegedly promised millions of dollars to the teens who killed her in exchange for images of the killing, the Anchorage Daily News reports

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Breakfast burritos recalled after customers find 'small rocks' inside

The El Monterey burritos, from Ruiz Foods, should be returned or thrown out.

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Guatemalans to choose president amid distrust, flight to US

Guatemalans will vote for their next president Sunday in elections plagued by widespread disillusion and distrust, and as thousands of their compatriots flee poverty and gang violence to seek a new life in the United States

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Authorities: Man offered money to 'rape and murder' Alaskan

6 weeks of testimony reveal lurid details of alleged sex cult

Several women testified how they blindly obeyed their "masters," screamed when they were branded and were pressured to have sex with Keith Raniere, the founder of a group called Nxivm.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Hong Kong protest goes on despite suspension of controversial bill

Hong Kong is preparing for another day of protest as campaigners look to keep the pressure on the government, despite a move by the city's embattled leader to suspend a controversial extradition bill.

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What would life be like in a zero-carbon country?

Drastic restrictions on almost every aspect of people's lives, from the cars they drive, the way they heat their homes, to the fridges they buy -- even the food stored in them. That is the reality of what awaits us in 2050 if a UK government pledge to cut greenhouse emissions to "net zero" is to be met.

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O.J. Simpson joins Twitter, says he's 'got a little getting even to do'

25 years after the death of Nicole-Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman O.J. Simpson joins Twitter. Says he " got a little getting even to do."

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11-year-old thwarts home intruders with a machete

An 11-year-old Little League star thwarted a North Carolina home invasion when he came out swinging a machete, striking one intruder in the head, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

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Landowners get unusual request: Take in dead whales

Are you a waterfront owner who does not mind dead whales on your property? There's a special offer for you in Washington state.

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Where is the world's most expensive painting?

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Iran attempted to shoot down US drone over tanker attack site in Gulf of Oman

Iran attempted to shoot down a U.S. drone that was surveilling the attack on one of two tankers hit in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday morning, U.S. Central Command said.

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Man arrested for trespassing into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's New York office

An unidentified man trespassed into Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district office in Queens on Saturday, sprayed a fire extinguisher and then hid in a closet until police were able to detain him, according to New York's ABC7. Police were alerted to the incident by building security, and the man is in police custody, the station reported, citing the New York Police Department. There was no one at the office at the time, the station said. Ocasio-Cortez was in washington on Saturday. She is due to appear on This Week with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News on Sunday morning.

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Man arrested with gun, hollow-point bullets outside elementary school

The elementary school was placed in lockdown mode.

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1 dead, 3 injured in California Costco shooting

One person was killed and three other injured after a shooting inside a southern California Costco Friday night, police said.

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Protesters demand firing of cop who pulled gun on child

Dozens of protesters have gathered outside a police agency in northern Utah to demand the firing of an officer who pulled his gun on a 10-year-old child last week

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Man arrested for trespassing into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's New York office

Man arrested with gun, hollow-point bullets outside elementary school

The elementary school was placed in lockdown mode.

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1 dead, 3 injured in California Costco shooting

One person was killed and three other injured after a shooting inside a southern California Costco Friday night, police said.

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Protesters demand firing of cop who pulled gun on child

Target's registers back up after outage interrupts Father's Day weekend shopping

The tech failure made checkout impossible for two hours, but wasn't a hack.

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Target's registers back up after outage interrupts Father's Day weekend shopping

The tech failure made checkout impossible for two hours, but wasn't a hack.

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United Airlines flight skids off runway

A United Airlines flight skidded off a runway Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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5 die in UK listeria outbreak linked to hospital food

The British government has ordered a review of hospital food after five patients died in a listeria outbreak linked to sandwiches and salads

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Analysis: US policy toward Iran is all stick and no carrot

The motorcycle zipped past our taxi as we headed to Tyre in southern Lebanon, veering off the road onto a dirt track leading up into the hills. The passenger on the back of the motorcycle had what appeared to be long tubes, concealed by cloth, strapped to his back.

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London bus attack victim urges fight against all LGBT hate crimes

A bisexual woman beaten on a London bus in a homophobic attack that sparked national outrage has called for action against a surge in anti-LGBT hate crimes.

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Jennifer Aniston opens up about her 'silver fox' co-star

Jennifer Aniston is opening up about her co-star Steve Carell and the effect he has on people.

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Vigil held for Tennessee man shot by fugitive task force

Relatives and friends of a Tennessee man who was fatally shot by U.S. Marshals during an attempted arrest have held a vigil for him

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Vigil held for Tennessee man shot by fugitive task force

Relatives and friends of a Tennessee man who was fatally shot by U.S. Marshals during an attempted arrest have held a vigil for him

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The race to stop the death of Venice

Venice is straining under the huge numbers of visitors that flock to see its canals and architecture. The city has plans to restrict them, but will these measures allay fears it will become a theme park?

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Traveler mistakes emergency exit for toilet

A passenger on a UK-Pakistan flight at Manchester Airport caused severe delays after opening the emergency exit door in an attempt to reach the bathroom while the plane was still on the ground.

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New York City set to become 1st city to fund abortion services

The funding is part of the city's 2020 budget.

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New York City set to become 1st city to fund abortion services

The funding is part of the city's 2020 budget.

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Friday, June 14, 2019

These are some of the 9/11 first responders who brought Jon Stewart to tears

They are the people whose plight brought comedian and activist Jon Stewart to tears during an impassioned appearance before Congress this week over funds for other ailing first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Over 200 dead dolphins were found from Louisiana to Florida. That's triple the usual number, NOAA says

A total of 261 bottlenose dolphins were found stranded between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, officials said.

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Boris Johnson might be exactly the Brexit PM Brussels needs

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Faced with protests, Putin blinks -- but don't expect too much

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for nearly two decades, but he still has the capacity to surprise: This week, he unexpectedly showed that the Kremlin -- on rare occasions -- has a reverse gear.

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Why even the biggest sports stars battle with life away from the spotlight

Three years ago Tyson Fury seemed like he had it all: He was the world heavyweight champion and had a loving wife and children. But inside he was battling his own demons of drugs, alcohol and depression and was ready to drive his convertible Ferrari off a bridge at top speed.

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Man arrested for allegedly trying to jump White House fence

The incident happened at just after 9 p.m. Friday.

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Man arrested for allegedly trying to jump White House fence

The incident happened at just after 9 p.m. Friday.

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Woman arrested in connection to killing of former Arkansas state senator

The body of Linda Collins-Smith was found at her home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

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Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice yesterday

Over 40% of Greenland experienced melting yesterday, with total ice loss estimated to be more than 2 gigatons (a gigaton is equal to 1 billion tons).

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Virtual assistants, VR headsets and app stores: How tech is changing cars

It was all about autos at one of China's top tech conferences this week.

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Trump hits Joe Biden on policy flips: ‘He has recalibrated on everything’

President Donald Trump continued his war of words with former Vice President Joe Biden in an exclusive interview with ABC News.

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US cities and counties in behemoth federal opioid lawsuit file for class status

Thousands of U.S. cities and counties in federal opioid litigation file for class status. The move could inch the parties closer to a global settlement.

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US cities and counties in behemoth federal opioid lawsuit file for class status

Charlie Martin: Transgender driver chases Le Mans 24 Hour race dream

Standing amid the fevered atmosphere of the Le Mans 24 Hour race, Charlie Martin had an epiphany.

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Maine becomes 10th jurisdiction to legalize medically assisted suicide

Maine is now the latest state to allow medically assisted suicide, and advocates believe that there are many more states to come.

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Census Bureau to test citizenship question amidst pending Supreme Court decision

The Census Bureau is preparing for the potential inclusion of the citizenship question.

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Maine becomes 10th jurisdiction to legalize medically assisted suicide

Maine is now the latest state to allow medically assisted suicide, and advocates believe that there are many more states to come.

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Census Bureau to test citizenship question amidst pending Supreme Court decision

The Census Bureau is preparing for the potential inclusion of the citizenship question.

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Body of 7-year-old girl from India found in Arizona desert

The body of a 7-year-old girl believed to be from India was found in a remote desert area in Arizona, the US Customs and Border Protection said.

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Hong Kong prepares for more China extradition bill protest

Hong Kong is preparing for another weekend of protests over a controversial China extradition bill -- just days after police tactics during violent demonstrations drew international condemnation.

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

US seizes on tanker attacks to up the stakes with Iran

When a US Secretary of State is as swift and unequivocal as Mike Pompeo was in blaming Iran for brazen attacks on two fuel tankers in the Gulf of Oman, he begs an equally blunt question.

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Will 2020 turn into the 'lock him up' election?

The 2020 White House race is already looking like the "the lock him up" election, with President Donald Trump's legal fate on the ballot.

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These prehistoric reptiles could fly immediately after birth

Baby pterosaurs were overachievers from birth.

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Brain disease linked to lychee toxins kills 47 children in India

Almost 50 children have died in northern India over the past three weeks from a brain disease that has been linked to toxins in lychees.

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Weakened by trade war, Xi ready to woo Modi and Putin

Smiling broadly as he strode into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in June 2018 alongside a group of world leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping had never looked stronger.

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Sarah Sanders failed in almost every aspect of the job

Sarah Sanders said last December that when her role as White House press secretary ends, she hopes to be remembered as "honest and transparent." I'm afraid she's going to be remembered quite differently because of the actions of her boss, President Donald Trump, and her own failures to live up to the obligations of the office.

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Why Jon Stewart fights for the 9/11 heroes

In a recent congressional hearing, Jon Stewart displayed passionate conviction for the men and women sickened by exposure to Ground Zero toxins. His testimony has resonated around the country.

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Columbine shooting survivor died of a heroin overdose

Columbine survivor and addiction speaker Austin Eubanks died of "acute heroin toxicity," the coroner's office has confirmed.

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What Mike Pompeo forgot about the flag

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a directive last week prohibiting US diplomatic facilities from flying the LGBTQ rainbow flag from their flagpoles. Though the flag can still be displayed in other ways during Pride Month, Pompeo's decision to specifically ban flagpole use was a break from previous practice and sends an unfortunate message to people around the world about the values America should be espousing and the sort of people we really are.

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Taylor Swift announces new album

Taylor Swift is ready to remind her loyal swifties why they love her with "Lover."

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Here are some of the features you can expect from Apple's iOS 13

Apple users, get ready for some new features on your phones.

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Keanu Reeves: the mystery of the internet's boyfriend

If you've closely examined a picture of actor Keanu Reeves posing with a fan (and who hasn't, apparently?), you might have done a double take and wondered, what's that he's doing behind her back? Jazz hands? Guess again! As the internet has discovered, that's just Reeves' special "no-touch" way of taking pictures with women—women he doesn't know, including fans, but also ones he does, like Dolly Parton.

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'Spice Girls' animated film reportedly in the works

Spice Girls are about to make a comeback — in a cartoon form that is.

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Police arrest man over 1986 murder of girl, 11

It's been more than 30 years since 11-year-old Kathleen Flynn was found sexually assaulted and strangled to death in the Connecticut woods. On Wednesday, police arrested a man in connection with the 1986 cold case.

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Toronto Raptors defeat Golden State Warriors in Game 6

The Latest: Raptors hang on in final moments, win their first NBA championship

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From Thailand to Peru, foodies can learn to cook like the locals

Lucy Aitchison is thwacking a stalk of lemongrass with the side of a cleaver. A trainee surgeon from Sydney, Australia, she has grabbed the opportunity to attend a cooking class with a Thai chef while in Bangkok for a conference. "I don't have much time to cook at home," she says. "I was keen to do this class because you can learn much more from locals than by watching a TV cookery show or reading a cookbook."

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Weed revenue in Colorado tops $1 billion

Weed revenue in Colorado has topped $1 billion as sales have exceeded $6.56 billion.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Beijing walks a thin line as Hong Kong erupts at the worst possible time

This week's violent protests in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill couldn't come at a worse time for China's stability-obsessed Communist Party and its leader, President Xi Jinping.

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Trump throws open 2020 election to foreign spies

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Sanders: Trump is a 'corporate socialist'

During an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes his case for why he believes President Donald Trump is a corporate socialist.

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US military to get bigger footprint in Poland

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US Customs supervisor had 'highly suspicious' contact with Chinese officials, prosecutors say

When federal agents raided the Southern California home of US Customs and Border Protection supervisor Wei "George" Xu in February, they seized an arsenal of more than 250 weapons, including nearly three dozen illegal machine guns, according to court records.

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Trump throws open 2020 election to foreign spies

President Donald Trump just made a staggering offer to every foreign spy agency and American enemy: Have at the 2020 election -- especially if you have dirt that can help him win.

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Dozens of dead seals washed up on the coast of Alaska

At least 60 dead ice seals have been found along the coast of the Bering and Chukchi seas in Alaska, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Trump just put a 'for sale' sign on his forehead

By putting a "for sale" sign on his forehead -- and indicating that he's open for business when it comes to receiving dirt on his political rivals -- President Donald Trump is encouraging foreign governments to attack his political opponents.

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India braces for Tropical Cyclone Vayu

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The power behind Marc Marquez's MotoGP throne

He's the cajoler and confidant of perhaps the world's greatest motorcycle racer. Less gray eminence perhaps -- Santi Hernandez is mop-haired and bearded -- but this man is an almost permanent fixture at the side of five-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez.

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This Honda lawnmower is the fastest in the world, hitting 100 mph in 6 seconds

Honda's new lawnmower is faster than some Ferrari models—and can still proficiently cut grass.

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Trump Jr. says there was 'nothing to change' in testimony

Donald Trump Jr. says that there was "nothing to change" in his testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee after the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report.

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US and 26 other nations want to halt North Korea fuel imports

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States threaten their own antitrust moves against tech firms

State attorneys general are warning Silicon Valley's biggest companies they are also planning to get in on the tech crackdown.

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First person sentenced in college admissions scam gets no prison time

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Lawmakers target Trump's plan to change Air Force One's color scheme

President Donald Trump has been personally involved in conversations about changing the color scheme of Air Force One but congressional lawmakers are working to limit his options for a redesign of the iconic aircraft.

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Ex-defense secretary: Why I couldn't work for President Trump

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter says that he could not serve under President Trump, despite serving for five other US presidents, because of Trump's impulses.

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Mira Sorvino reveals she is a rape survivor

Actress Mira Sorvino, who has been one of the most vocal voices in the #MeToo movement, says she is a survivor of rape.

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Tapper on Trump's answer: Do you have any idea what he's saying?

CNN's Jake Tapper and Guardian reporter Sabrina Siddiqui react to President Donald Trump's confusing statements about spying on North Korea.

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A 14-year-old collapsed and died during football practice at a Florida high school

A 14-year-old collapsed and died during football practice at a Florida high school Tuesday.

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Former business partner won't say whether Trump lies

In an interview with CNN's Cristina Alesci, former executive vice president of the Trump Organization George Sorial, gave insight into Trump as a businessman.

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Gas prices could fall below $2

Here's some good news for drivers in the United States: Gasoline could fall below $2 a gallon for many Americans later this year.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

'Undercover Mother' is 'shocked' her son's 2005 murder conviction is reinstated

Doreen Guiliano is "shocked" her son, John Giuca's, conviction for the murder of Mark Fisher was reinstated by New York state's Court of Appeals on Tuesday.

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Extradition bill ignites new round of Hong Kong protests

The Hong Kong government has postponed a second reading and debate of a controversial extradition bill. Police have begun using pepper spray in a bid to push back protestors near to the entrance of the Legislative Council. CNN's Andrew Stevens reports

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White House planning F-35 flyover for Polish President

The White House is planning a flyover of two F-35 fighter jets during Wednesday's visit from Polish President Andrzej Duda, according to three US government officials.

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Pilot of helicopter that crashed on New York high-rise didn't have proper certificate, FAA says

The helicopter pilot who crashed on to the roof of a New York City building was not licensed to fly in poor weather, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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You could be swallowing a credit card's weight in plastic every week

Globally, we are ingesting an average of 5 grams of plastic every week, the equivalent of a credit card, a new study suggests.

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She wants women to have good sex. So she started a website where they can talk about it (safely)

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Hot summers causing arctic sinkholes as permafrost thaws rapidly: study

Arctic sinkholes are appearing across the Canadian High Arctic as permafrost -- ice expected to be frozen year-round -- thaws and collapses due to climate change, according to research published Monday.

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Trump claims he wouldn't have let CIA recruit Kim Jong Un's brother

President Donald Trump said he would not have allowed the CIA to recruit the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "under my auspice."

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Body found in search for missing British hiker in New Zealand

A body has been found in the search for a British hiker who has been missing in New Zealand for almost two weeks.

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A suspect in the shooting of Red Sox legend David Ortiz is in custody

The suspect being held by police in the Dominican Republic in connection with the shooting of Boston Red Sox all-star David Ortiz is expected to be charged with one count of being an accomplice to attempted murder, a spokesman for the prosecutor and the man's defense attorney said.

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Family of transgender woman who died at Rikers Island says she should not have been there

Layleen Cubilette-Polanco was arrested in April and sent to New York's Rikers Island jail because she could not afford the $500 bail, her family said. Nearly two months later, the 27-year-old transgender woman was found unresponsive in her cell and later pronounced dead, according to the Department of Corrections.

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Citizens fear Hong Kong's future under extradition bill

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The FBI released its file on Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. So what's in it?

The FBI has released its file on Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, one of many celebrities the agency has investigated.

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First look at Nintendo's new Zelda game

Nintendo has announced it is working on a sequel to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." Although an official release date hasn't been announced, here's what we know so far.

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