Saturday, August 31, 2019

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Alaska, felt in capital city

The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit southern Alaska

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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Alaska, felt in capital city

The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit southern Alaska

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Trump's 15% tariffs on $112B in Chinese goods take effect

Trump's 15% tariffs on $112B in Chinese goods take effect

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1 dead, 8 sick in hazmat incident at San Jose hotel

Authorities are investigating the death as a suicide.

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More than 54,000 citations issued in Maryland for passing school buses

In the last year, the Montgomery County Police Department has issued more than 54,000 citations for passing school buses.

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France's Macron talks to Iranian president, urges restraint

French President Emmanuel Macron talked with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

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1 dead, 8 sick in hazmat incident at San Jose hotel

Authorities are investigating the death as a suicide.

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More than 54,000 citations issued in Maryland for passing school buses

In the last year, the Montgomery County Police Department has issued more than 54,000 citations for passing school buses.

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France's Macron talks to Iranian president, urges restraint

French President Emmanuel Macron talked with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

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Defending champ Naomi Osaka ends Coco Gauff's US Open run

Coco Gauff will not match her magical Wimbledon run -- and Naomi Osaka's quest to defend her US Open title continues.

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Spain: Children grow body hair from alleged drug mix-up

Parents of babies and toddlers in Spain who have developed abnormal body hair plan to sue a pharmaceutical company that put a treatment for hair loss into packages meant for a medicine

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US slow-walking $4 billion in foreign aid, including for Ukraine's military

The U.S. is slow-walking the disbursement of $4 billion in aid to foreign nations.

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Hurricane Dorian now expected to miss Florida, possibly make landfall in Carolinas

The Category 4 storm isn't expected to make landfall in Florida.

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Dorian is now an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4



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Thousands take to Hong Kong streets in wildcat demonstrations



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10 teens shot at high school football game in Alabama

A police chief in Alabama said people's "beefs" are "putting people in harm's way" after a shooting at a football game.

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10 teens shot at high school football game in Alabama

A police chief in Alabama said people's "beefs" are "putting people in harm's way" after a shooting at a football game.

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Friday, August 30, 2019

6 teens shot at end of high school football game in Alabama

Authorities say at least six people were shot during a high school football game in Alabama

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6 teens shot at end of high school football game in Alabama

Authorities say at least six people were shot during a high school football game in Alabama

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'Freedom of creation': Hong Kong artist describes depicting protests

A Hong Kong artist discusses how this summer's protests have affected her artwork.

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'Freedom of creation': Hong Kong artist describes depicting protests

A Hong Kong artist discusses how this summer's protests have affected her artwork.

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Bus plunges into river, killing 24 in northwest Pakistan

Pakistani police say a bus has fallen off a mountainous road into a river, killing at least 24 passengers and injuring two in the country's northwest

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Bus plunges into river, killing 24 in northwest Pakistan

Pakistani police say a bus has fallen off a mountainous road into a river, killing at least 24 passengers and injuring two in the country's northwest

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Amtrak LA to New Orleans train hits semi in southeast Texas

Authorities say several people suffered minor injuries when an eastbound Amtrak train struck a tractor-trailer in southeastern Texas

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'Paperwork stacked five miles high': VA medical facilities suffer information logjam

A report from the Office of Inspector General reveals a widespread backlog of patient information in veterans’ medical facilities.

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Amtrak LA to New Orleans train hits semi in southeast Texas

Authorities say several people suffered minor injuries when an eastbound Amtrak train struck a tractor-trailer in southeastern Texas

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'Paperwork stacked five miles high': VA medical facilities suffer information logjam

A report from the Office of Inspector General reveals a widespread backlog of patient information in veterans’ medical facilities.

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This chant brought down the Berlin Wall. Now the far-right has stolen it

It's a humid August afternoon and Jörg Kühne gazes across a public square where children squeal and splash in an ankle-deep fountain.

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'There's no planet B': Conservation efforts manage rising tourism in Galapagos

Tourism to the Galapagos islands has risen exponentially in the last 50 years.

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'There's no planet B': Conservation efforts manage rising tourism in Galapagos

Tourism to the Galapagos islands has risen exponentially in the last 50 years.

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Coco Gauff has done it again

Coco Gauff has done it again.

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8 of the world's most unusual drinks

Many travelers consider themselves to be "foodies," but what about "drinkies"?

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Officials temper expectations on Afghan peace deal

As US and Taliban negotiators continue to work toward a potential deal, US officials in recent days seem to be trying to assuage concerns about its impact -- and have noted that an agreement may not be reached.

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Idaho artifacts show humans came to North America via a water route, not land

Finding an ancient spearhead is already kind of amazing.

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Coco Gauff wins again, will face Naomi Osaka

Coco Gauff has done it again.

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'Start Here': Hurricane Dorian targets Florida and a DOJ watchdog rebukes Comey

It's Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': Hurricane Dorian targets Florida and a DOJ watchdog rebukes Comey

It's Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Who is Taylor Townsend, the 23-year-old American who upset Simona Halep?

Taylor Townsend has created a seismic impact in the US Open women's singles draw.

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Ex-NYPD detectives to get probation for having sex with young woman in custody

Two former New York detectives will serve no prison time after pleading guilty to bribe taking and official misconduct for having sex in a police van with a young woman they arrested and released, prosecutors said Thursday.

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Ring and its doorbell cameras have partnered with over 400 police departments

The video doorbell company Ring is working with more than 400 US police departments to streamline their access to user videos, the company announced on Wednesday.

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Mom wins state battle to keep 'PB4WEGO' license plate

If you're a parent, heading out the door before a car ride with the kids probably goes a little like this:

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Wave of child sex abuse lawsuits threatens Boy Scouts

The Scouts have been sued in multiple states in recent months.

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Australia lowers Great Barrier Reef outlook to 'very poor'

The report finds the greatest threat to the reef remains climate change.

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EU fears of a no-deal Brexit soar as UK defends its actions

The Foreign Secretary is defending the decision to suspend Parliament.

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Wave of child sex abuse lawsuits threatens Boy Scouts

The Scouts have been sued in multiple states in recent months.

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Australia lowers Great Barrier Reef outlook to 'very poor'

The report finds the greatest threat to the reef remains climate change.

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EU fears of a no-deal Brexit soar as UK defends its actions

The Foreign Secretary is defending the decision to suspend Parliament.

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Trump eyes mental institutions as answer to gun violence

Trump's call for new "mental institutions" to help address gun violence is drawing pushback from many health officials

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Trump eyes mental institutions as answer to gun violence

Trump's call for new "mental institutions" to help address gun violence is drawing pushback from many health officials

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Dramatic video of volcano eruption in Italy

A volcano on the island of Stromboli erupted, sending smoke more than a mile into the air.

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Breast cancer risk linked to hormone therapy can persist for years, study says

Certain hormone replacement therapies have long been tied to an increased risk of breast cancer. Now, new research suggests that in some cases, that risk can persist for more than a decade.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Three-year NFL vet reveals he is bisexual

Ryan Russell has played in the NFL for three seasons, but when he suits up and takes the field for his next gameday he will be the first man to play in a regular season game who identifies as bisexual.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders arrested



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Teen arrested for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attack

The 19-year-old allegedly wanted to commit a stabbing spree.

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The tiny islands that could explode the China-Vietnam relationship



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Singapore is planning to build a green oasis in Dubai

There are countless superlatives you can use to describe Dubai. But "lush," "tropical," or "verdant" would not be anywhere near the top of that list.

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Lang Toi: The world's first bamboo circus show

Celebrated for its versatility, bamboo plays a huge role in daily Vietnamese life, used in everything from construction to home decor.

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'Start Here': Trump takes aim at Puerto Rico as 2020 Senate fight heats up

It's Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Attacks by US extremists lead to push for anti-terror laws

Amid a growing number of attacks by domestic extremists, efforts to have them labeled as terrorists or to criminalize domestic terrorism gains momentum

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'Start Here': Trump takes aim at Puerto Rico as 2020 Senate fight heats up

It's Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Attacks by US extremists lead to push for anti-terror laws

Amid a growing number of attacks by domestic extremists, efforts to have them labeled as terrorists or to criminalize domestic terrorism gains momentum

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Opposition to Johnson Parliament maneuver crystalizes

Political opposition to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament is crystalizing, with protests around Britain and a petition to block the move gaining more than 1 million signatures

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Opposition to Johnson Parliament maneuver crystalizes

Political opposition to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament is crystalizing, with protests around Britain and a petition to block the move gaining more than 1 million signatures

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Man caught in failed ISIS-inspired attack on DC charged with supporting terrorists

A Maryland man allegedly pledged himself to ISIS and planned to run over pedestrians at the National Harbor but was stopped before he could carry out the attack.

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Man caught in failed ISIS-inspired attack on DC charged with supporting terrorists

A Maryland man allegedly pledged himself to ISIS and planned to run over pedestrians at the National Harbor but was stopped before he could carry out the attack.

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Political critic accused of abusing, intimidating his wife

Steve Gill was also jailed last week for not paying $170,000 child support.

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Political critic accused of abusing, intimidating his wife

Steve Gill was also jailed last week for not paying $170,000 child support.

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UK PM's suspension of Parliament over Brexit sparks outrage



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Chinese military's routine rotation of new troops to Hong Kong garrison raises alarm

The rotation of fresh Chinese military troops to the Hong Kong garrison sparked widespread concern Thursday, demonstrating how on edge the city is ahead of a thirteenth consecutive weekend of anti-government protests.

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Venice Film Festival best red carpet looks

The 76th Venice International Film Festival got underway Wednesday. And its opening event reminded everyone why this red carpet is considered among the world's most glamorous.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

South Korea's fertility rate falls to record low

People in South Korea are having fewer babies and that's a problem.

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Woman accused of Capital One hack affecting 106 million could get 25 years in prison

The 33-year-old Seattle-area woman accused of hacking Capital One could get up to 25 years in jail.

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Reality TV star blinded in one eye by champagne cork

Theo Campbell of 'The Challenge' and 'Love Island' says his eye was "split in half" due to an accident involving a champagne cork.

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Toddler dies after store display falls on her

A 2-year-old girl was killed by two temporary steel walls that fell while she was playing with siblings at a store in an Orland Park, Illinois, shopping mall.

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2018 hurricane obliterated Hawaii reef

When coral reef ecologist Randall Kosaki and a team of scientists arrived by boat at a well-known coral reef near Hawaii this month, they had to "double-check their GPS," he told CNN.

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Atlanta hotel employees helped sex traffickers avoid police, lawsuits allege

Four young women who say they were sex trafficked are suing chains that own Atlanta-area hotels where, the women allege, they were not only forced to perform sex acts for money, but hotel staff helped their traffickers in exchange for a cut of the profits.

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The android priest that's revolutionizing Buddhism

Could an android priest re-energize interest in Buddhism?

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College student arrested with guns was planning mass shooting, police say

The suspect told authorities that he came to North Carolina because it was easier to gain access to guns.

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Families shielded from deportations due to medical issues told to leave US in 33 days

The Trump administration has started denying pleas by non-citizens who are trying to extend their time in the U.S. in order to treat severe medical conditions.

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Families shielded from deportations due to medical issues told to leave US in 33 days

The Trump administration has started denying pleas by non-citizens who are trying to extend their time in the U.S. in order to treat severe medical conditions.

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'Start Here': Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian and Brazil rejects G-7 aid

It's Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Russian couple faces loss of child custody after protest

The parents allegedly took their child to an unauthorized protest.

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Boris Johnson to ask Queen to suspend UK parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to ask the Queen to suspend the UK Parliament from mid-September, a move that would shorten the time available to lawmakers to block a no-deal Brexit.

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Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate after heavy rain hits Japan

Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate their homes as torrential rain continues to hit the region.

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Greta Thunberg reaches New York after 15-day yacht journey

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is making landfall in New York after sailing across the Atlantic for the past 15 days.

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UK government to Queen to suspend parliament help push through Brexit: reports

The move is designed to ensure the UK leaves the EU by October 31.

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UK government to Queen to suspend parliament help push through Brexit: reports

The move is designed to ensure the UK leaves the EU by October 31.

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He was jailed for nearly 3 months after officials claimed he was traveling with liquid meth. It was honey

Days after Christmas, Leon Haughton flew back to the US from his birthplace in Jamaica with three jars of honey. He had no idea they would cost him his freedom for nearly three months.

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Dorian could bring life-threatening flash floods

Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to make landfall in Puerto Rico Wednesday, bringing dangerous rains to the island still reeling from 2017's Hurricane Maria.

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Border Patrol says agents found the bodies of three people who died trying to cross the US-Mexico border

Since Thursday, US Border Patrol agents have found three bodies of people who attempted to cross the southern border into the US, a Customs and Border Protection news release says.

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Global stocks mixed as the US-China trade war looms

Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday. Uncertainty about the future of US-China trade relations is still clouding markets.

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Experts say many animals may die from Amazon fires

The Amazon rainforest is a living, breathing treasure trove of life, where experts say 10% of the Earth's creatures live. Their chances of survival look dire as fires rage throughout their habitat. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.

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Watch the SpaceX Starhopper soar above Texas

It was the riskiest test yet for SpaceX's Starhopper, which launched on August 27 and landed successfully.

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23 killed in attack on bar in southern Mexico

The attackers started a fire that ripped through the bar.

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23 killed in attack on bar in southern Mexico

The attackers started a fire that ripped through the bar.

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Epstein accuser on Prince Andrew: 'He knows exactly what he's done'



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Minor League Baseball pitcher's family killed in triple homicide

The wife, child, and mother-in-law of a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization were killed in a southern Virginia town Tuesday, and police arrested the brother-in-law of minor league baseball player Blake Bivens, according to a report by ESPN.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

China's top diplomat says Hong Kong protests are city's worst crisis since 1997

Hong Kong's ongoing protests are the city's biggest crisis in more than two decades of Chinese rule, a top Beijing official said Tuesday, following a weekend of violent clashes between protesters and police.

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Epstein's accusers had their day in court, but not in the way they had hoped

Jeffrey Epstein's accusers finally had their day in court Tuesday, but not in the way they had hoped for.

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Trump's strange relationship with Putin back in spotlight

President Donald Trump is setting up another obliteration of American norms by pushing his Miami golf resort as the venue for the next G7 and proposing an invitation to Russia.

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Soccer star Carli Lloyd received offers to kick in NFL

USWNT star Carli Lloyd is "seriously considering" kicking in the NFL after nailing a 55-year field goal at a Philadelphia Eagles practice last week.

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How a game of rock, paper, scissors decided a $20 million auction consignment

Handshakes have long been crucial to art world deals, but in the spring of 2005, a different gesture determined the outcome of a multimillion dollar agreement.

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This is what it looks like when an explosion creates gold in space

The first observation of a collision between neutron stars, detected in August 2017, created gravitational waves, light and heavy elements like gold and platinum. But astronomers have realized they also witnessed a kilanova, the kind of explosion that creates gold and platinum, the year before as well.

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2 dead, 9 injured after stolen police car crashes

Two children were killed and nine other people were injured after a stolen police cruiser crashed into two other cars in Dayton.

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Missy Elliott wins Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs

The 4-time Grammy winner performed her biggest hits, including "Get Ur Freak On" and "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)."

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Cuomo fact-checks Trump's claims of genius

CNN's Chris Cuomo examines President Trump's claims of genius and instances where he says he knows more than anyone on particular subjects.

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This startup helps you find any place on the planet without an address

Traditional addresses don't work.

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Iranian president: First lift sanctions, then let's talk

Iran's president has back-pedaled on possible talks with Donald Trump.

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Iranian president: First lift sanctions, then let's talk

Iran's president has back-pedaled on possible talks with Donald Trump.

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US: Big marijuana trafficker charged with murder-for-hire

US prosecutors say they have charged an Oregon drug smuggler in what they called a murder-for-hire plot that targeted an associate who owed him money for marijuana trafficking

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Spanish man paddles his way from California to Hawaii

A Spanish man spent his summer vacation paddling his way from the west coast of the U.S. across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii

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North Carolina woman awarded $3.2M in revenge porn case

This is the first revenge porn suit to reach a jury verdict in the state.

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US: Big marijuana trafficker charged with murder-for-hire

US prosecutors say they have charged an Oregon drug smuggler in what they called a murder-for-hire plot that targeted an associate who owed him money for marijuana trafficking

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Spanish man paddles his way from California to Hawaii

A Spanish man spent his summer vacation paddling his way from the west coast of the U.S. across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii

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North Carolina woman awarded $3.2M in revenge porn case

This is the first revenge porn suit to reach a jury verdict in the state.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Salina: Italy's secret gourmet island

As the hydrofoil approaches Salina, the second-largest island of Sicily's Aeolian archipelago, it's not hard to understand why Michael Redford and Massimo Troisi chose it to shoot many scenes of "Il Postino" (The Postman).

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Brazil's indigenous guardians of the Amazon

Deep in the heart of the Amazon, Ajareaty Waiapi performs one of her tribe's most traditional rituals. The tribal chief crushes blood red urucum seeds into a thick paste and generously applies it to her face, bare chest and torso. The mixture protects her skin from the sun and insects. It's also believed to ward off evil spirits.

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Trump leans into his chaotic style

President Donald Trump tried to explain his agitating approach to life, politics and the rest of the world in a flash of impatience during a blustery news conference in France.

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Mom said 'don't shoot' to LAPD officer who killed mentally ill son in Costco: Family

The parents of a man who was killed by an off-duty LAPD officer inside a Southern California Costco described the sequence of events that led to the shooting.

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2 dead, at least 10 injured after stabbing suspect crashes stolen police cruiser

The suspect was taken into custody after crashing the police car.

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Flying a jet and firing a gun: Thailand releases rare photos of King's royal consort

Thailand's royal palace has released candid photographs of the king's newly-anointed consort, offering a rare and intimate window into the lives of the Thai royals.

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Sex worker faces drug-related charges in death of New York chef and two others

A sex worker in New York faces drug-related charges in connection with the deaths of three men, including Cipriani Dolci chef Andrea Zamperoni.

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Lego architects and super-fans on designing perfect miniature worlds

Many architects now shaping the world's cities acknowledge a debt to Lego, the Danish toy company behind the plastic bricks that have littered bedroom floors for more than 50 years.

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Hong Kong's summer of discontent is now longer than 2014's Umbrella Movement

No one predicted this.

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Pentagon seeking patriotic investors to fund American small drones

The Pentagon on Monday said it was seeking to recruit investors to invest in American small drones to provide an alternative to Chinese models, the first effort under a new Defense Department program aimed at linking "trusted" sources of private capital with "innovative companies critical to defense industrial base and national security."

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Isabel Toledo, designer who made Michelle Obama's 2009 inauguration dress, has died, report says

Isabel Toledo, the acclaimed Cuban-American designer best known for creating Michelle Obama's 2009 inauguration dress, has died, her husband, Ruben Toledo, told the New York Times.

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Cuomo: Trump's mouth is a threat to US

CNN's Chris Cuomo gives his take on the Dow plunging after a series of tweets by President Trump regarding the US-China trade war.

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Singer died with $1 million in uncashed checks

An estate inventory found $1 million in uncashed checks among Aretha Franklin's possessions.

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G7 leaders talk climate, trade and Iran



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'Start Here': Trump's mixed messages on China and escalation of violence in Hong Kong

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

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Russian agency reveals details of radiation after explosion

An agency said there was a brief spike in radiation after a weapon exploded.

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'Start Here': Trump's mixed messages on China and escalation of violence in Hong Kong

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

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Russian agency reveals details of radiation after explosion

An agency said there was a brief spike in radiation after a weapon exploded.

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Amsterdam's bold plans to go emissions-free

Amsterdam has bold plans to ban all gasoline and diesel vehicles from the city by 2030. But if it is to meet that target, it has only a decade to build the infrastructure to power a city of electric cars.

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Trump says China is ready to return to trade talks



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Iran says tanker, its oil pursed by US sold to unnamed buyer

The U.S. has a warrant in federal court to seize the ship.

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Iran says tanker, its oil pursed by US sold to unnamed buyer

The U.S. has a warrant in federal court to seize the ship.

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G7 leaders struggle for breakthrough on economy, Iran

Leaders are wrapping up a summit dominated by tensions over U.S. trade policies.

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Pitcher discovered on social media lands chance with A's

Nathan Patterson was discovered through a speed pitch challenge.

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Lawmakers on each side blame the other in Hong Kong protests

Protests erupted into violence over the weekend.

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G7 leaders struggle for breakthrough on economy, Iran

Leaders are wrapping up a summit dominated by tensions over U.S. trade policies.

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Pitcher discovered on social media lands chance with A's

Nathan Patterson was discovered through a speed pitch challenge.

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Lawmakers on each side blame the other in Hong Kong protests

Protests erupted into violence over the weekend.

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Trump says serious trade negotiations with China to begin

Trump says he received two "very good calls" from Beijing.

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Iranian president defends his foreign minister's visit to G7

U.S. sanctions have hit Iran hard in recent months.

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Trump says serious trade negotiations with China to begin

Trump says he received two "very good calls" from Beijing.

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Iranian president defends his foreign minister's visit to G7

U.S. sanctions have hit Iran hard in recent months.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Brazil's Bolsanaro says he 'loves' the Amazon. But his policies are designed to wreak havoc on it

Brazil's Amazon rainforest is burning, with more than one-and-a-half soccer fields worth of rainforest destroyed every minute of every day, according to the country's space research center.

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'This is urgent': Mayor announces reward in string of fatal child shootings

Third-grader Jurnee Thompson, 8, was fatally shot outside a St. Louis restaurant.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

7 people shot at 2-year-old's birthday party

All of the injured are expected to survive.

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7 people shot at 2-year-old's birthday party

All of the injured are expected to survive.

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Police: 7 adults shot at child's birthday party in Maryland

A Maryland police chief says seven adults were injured when shots were fired at a child's birthday party a few miles southeast of the nation's capital

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Luck announces retirement following Colts loss to Bears

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces retirement following Colts loss to Bears

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Police: 7 adults shot at child's birthday party in Maryland

A Maryland police chief says seven adults were injured when shots were fired at a child's birthday party a few miles southeast of the nation's capital

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Luck announces retirement following Colts loss to Bears

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces retirement following Colts loss to Bears

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N. Korea tests new 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher

Leader Kim Jong Un supervised test of "super-large multiple rocket launcher."

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N. Korea tests new 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher

Leader Kim Jong Un supervised test of "super-large multiple rocket launcher."

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters as chaos erupts

For the 12th week in a row, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have hit the streets.

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Crowds fill Argentine streets to back conservative president

Tens of thousands of Argentines jammed streets in the capital and other cities.

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Strip down, saddle up: Naked bikers hit Philadelphia streets

Annual naked ride is held to promote positive body image.

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Married only minutes, Texas newlyweds killed in crash

Crashed entering highway from a judge's office where they said their vows.

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Large explosion shakes Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut

Hezbollah official says an Israeli drone went down over the Lebanese capital.

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters as chaos erupts

For the 12th week in a row, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have hit the streets.

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Crowds fill Argentine streets to back conservative president

Tens of thousands of Argentines jammed streets in the capital and other cities.

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Strip down, saddle up: Naked bikers hit Philadelphia streets

Annual naked ride is held to promote positive body image.

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Married only minutes, Texas newlyweds killed in crash

Crashed entering highway from a judge's office where they said their vows.

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Large explosion shakes Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut

Hezbollah official says an Israeli drone went down over the Lebanese capital.

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Democratic leadership again considers climate change debate -- and again says no

Democratic National Committee leaders debated holding single-issue debates as more than a dozen White House contenders addressed party members in San Francisco.

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Britain's leader says trade deal with US won't be easy

Boris Johnson warns of barriers to British goods in American markets.

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Mexican women knit hearts at memorial for murdered females

A group of women in Mexico City have constructed a memorial for murdered women.

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Britain's leader says trade deal with US won't be easy

Boris Johnson warns of barriers to British goods in American markets.

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Mexican women knit hearts at memorial for murdered females

A group of women in Mexico City have constructed a memorial for murdered women.

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The giant cat up for adoption everyone's freaking out over

This shelter cat up for adoption in Philadelphia dubbed a "chonk" and "big boi" has taken over the internet.

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Police: Texas boy subject of Amber Alert, mother found dead

Police say a 6-year-old Texas boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been found dead along with his mother in a vehicle in a parking garage

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Police: Texas boy subject of Amber Alert, mother found dead

Police say a 6-year-old Texas boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert has been found dead along with his mother in a vehicle in a parking garage

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Trump arrives for G7 summit as global disputes threaten unity

As the global economy shudders, the Middle East boils and the Amazon rainforest burns, world leaders are convening on France's Atlantic coast for a weekend of talks few believe can solve any of it.

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Severe storms possible in central US as Northeast gets taste of fall

Two systems in the tropics merit watching, as well.

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Severe storms possible in central US as Northeast gets taste of fall

Two systems in the tropics merit watching, as well.

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The man who tried to unite India's fragmented economy has died

The man who implemented India's biggest economic reforms of the 21st century has died.

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US TV host sorry for criticizing Prince George

"Good Morning America" co-anchor Lara Spencer has apologized after she was accused of making a sexist and stereotypical comment about one of Prince George's favorite pastimes.

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Kids left without either parent at home for 8 days after Mississippi ICE raid

The children, ages 12 and 14, were left without both parents as part of the biggest biggest single-state workplace immigration raid in history.

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Kids left without either parent at home for 8 days after Mississippi ICE raid

The children, ages 12 and 14, were left without both parents as part of the biggest biggest single-state workplace immigration raid in history.

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India's ex-Finance Minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66

Arun Jaitley, India's former finance minister and a key member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first-term Cabinet, has died

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India's ex-Finance Minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66

Arun Jaitley, India's former finance minister and a key member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first-term Cabinet, has died

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Trump talks Amazon fires with Brazilian president; army sent to fight blazes

The Amazon rainforest is being devastated by mining and logging.

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Hong Kong protests enter 12th week, as subway shuts some stations

Earlier this month, Hong Kong's protesters brought the city's airport to a standstill. Now, as another weekend of demonstrations begins, the city's famously efficient subway has pre-emptively shuttered some of its own stations -- angering protestors in the process.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Officials: Teen at dance competition in Arizona had measles

Public health officials say a teenager competing in the World Hip Hop Championship in Phoenix has measles and may have exposed others at the dance competition

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Officials: Teen at dance competition in Arizona had measles

Public health officials say a teenager competing in the World Hip Hop Championship in Phoenix has measles and may have exposed others at the dance competition

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Boris Johnson stakes future on Donald Trump after Brexit. The gamble may break Britain

This weekend, Boris Johnson makes his leadership debut on the world stage at the G7 in the French resort of Biarritz.

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Some African countries want to tackle a wildlife taboo. Whether to start selling ivory again

"Why do you shoot the animals?" I asked through an interpreter.

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UK consular worker who was detained in China is now back in Hong Kong, say family

A United Kingdom consular worker who was detained in China for 15 days has returned to Hong Kong, according to his family.

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S. Korea says N. Korea has fired projectiles off east coast

South Korea says North Korea has fired two unidentified projectiles off its east coast

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The Latest: Wounded Illinois trooper dies from injuries

An Illinois State Police trooper has died from gunshot wounds suffered while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis

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S. Korea says N. Korea has fired projectiles off east coast

South Korea says North Korea has fired two unidentified projectiles off its east coast

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The Latest: Wounded Illinois trooper dies from injuries

An Illinois State Police trooper has died from gunshot wounds suffered while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis

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Shared train station symbolizes Hong Kong's China fears

A train station in the heart of Hong Kong could soon become a symbol of Hong Kongers' worst fears about China, after the detention of a UK consulate employee. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

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80 charged in romance scam that targeted women worldwide

The Japanese woman and a man claiming to be a US Army captain stationed in Syria started communicating in March 2016 on an international social network.

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Head chef at renowned New York restaurant found dead

Chef Andrea Zamperoni, who was reported missing on Monday, has been found dead, the New York Police Department said Thursday.

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Meghan Markle makes surprise appearance at photo shoot

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made an unexpected appearance at a photo shoot for her Smart Works charity, which provides unemployed women with outfits for job interviews.

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'Start Here': 2020 policy discussions, tracking shooting threats in the US

It's Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': 2020 policy discussions, tracking shooting threats in the US

It's Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': 2020 policy discussions, tracking shooting threats in the US

It's Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': 2020 policy discussions, tracking shooting threats in the US

It's Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Light rail train derailment injures dozens in California

27 people were injured, including 13 people who were transported to hospitals.

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Light rail train derailment injures dozens in California

27 people were injured, including 13 people who were transported to hospitals.

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Family denies allegations in Chinese media that UK consulate worker solicited prostitute

The family of a Hong Kong citizen working for the British consulate, who has not been heard from for more than two weeks, have described reports that he was detained in China for soliciting prostitutes as a "joke."

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Florida executes serial killer who targeted gay men

Florida has put to death the man known as the "I-95 killer," who was convicted of killing three people and admitted to killing several more in a 1994 spree targeting gay men.

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North Korea and China are huge winners in the worsening Japan-South Korea spat

The cracks in the relationship between South Korea and Japan are deepening -- undercutting security cooperation on North Korea and potentially handing a win to China.

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How tax cuts and a trade war set the stage for a self-inflicted recession

Cracks are beginning to form in the American economy, threatening to tip the country into recession. And at least some of those cracks are self-inflicted.

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CEO, who says he dated accused Russian spy, resigns after 'deep state' comments sparked stock selloff



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The Japanese architects who treated buildings like living organisms

In 1952, Japan faced newfound autonomy. The American occupation following World War II ended, and as the decade progressed, the devastating effects of the atomic bomb -- both physical and psychological -- began to recede into the country's past.

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YouTube shuts down 210 channels posting about Hong Kong

Google announced Thursday that it had disabled 210 YouTube channels that were uploading videos "in a coordinated manner" about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

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FAA puts out a call for pilots to test changes in Boeing jet

AP sources say federal officials are recruiting airline pilots to test changes that Boeing made to its 737 Max jet after two crashes

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FAA puts out a call for pilots to test changes in Boeing jet

AP sources say federal officials are recruiting airline pilots to test changes that Boeing made to its 737 Max jet after two crashes

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Pakistan calls on UNICEF to drop actress Priyanka Chopra as an ambassador

Pakistan has demanded that Indian actress Priyanka Chopra be stripped of her UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador role, saying that her "support for war" and the Indian government amid heightened tensions in the disputed region of Kashmir make a "mockery" of the position.

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The Amazon rainforest, which creates a fifth of the world's oxygen supply, is on fire



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New images from asteroid's surface mysteriously dust-free



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She looked up how to find a diamond on YouTube. Then she found a 3.72-carat one

A Texas woman was sitting in the shade, watching a YouTube video on how to find diamonds. Then she found one right where she was sitting.

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Is it a bird or a rabbit? Twitter explodes over this video

The internet is abuzz over a newly resurfaced video from 2017 showing a hand petting a bird. Or is it a rabbit?

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Tennessee man arrested for threatening to 'shoot up' a Planned Parenthood in DC

A Tennessee man has been charged with threatening to attack a Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C.

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Tennessee man arrested for threatening to 'shoot up' a Planned Parenthood in DC

A Tennessee man has been charged with threatening to attack a Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C.

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China 'will not sit idly by' over US arms sale to Taiwan

The U.S. is to sell advanced F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan.

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China 'will not sit idly by' over US arms sale to Taiwan

The U.S. is to sell advanced F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Guns, ammo, tactical gear seized from home of cook who threatened shooting at hotel

The suspect's coworkers alerted authorities after he threatened a mass shooting.

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Sheriff's deputy shot by sniper holed up in apartment building

The deputy, Angel Reinosa, was saved by his bulletproof vest.

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Guns, ammo, tactical gear seized from home of cook who threatened shooting at hotel

The suspect's coworkers alerted authorities after he threatened a mass shooting.

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Analysis: Trump's messianic language about himself



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How a hacked American nightclub Twitter account was implicated in China's information war

Twitter recently took down a covert network of nearly 1,000 accounts it says are tied to the Chinese government. Many, but not all, of the accounts attacked pro-Democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

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Opinon: If I protest in Hong Kong and travel to mainland China, will I be able to come home?



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New Zealand speaker feeds lawmaker's baby during debate in Parliament

The New Zealand Parliament invited a special guest onto the chamber floor Wednesday -- a newborn baby.

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Sean Spicer on 'DWTS'? 'It's a slap in the face'

Tom Bergeron isn't the only person who's unhappy about the casting of Sean Spicer on "Dancing With the Stars."

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Texas inmate maintains innocence until his execution

A Texas death row inmate continued to maintain his innocence up until he was executed Wednesday.

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Trump's messianic language about himself

There's been a change in President Donald Trump. He used to say he had accomplished more than any other President, a debatable claim. But now he's using messianic language about himself.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces he's dropping out of the 2020 race

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of presidential race

Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced he is suspending his presidential campaign.

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Loyola's good luck charm Sister Jean just turned 100

Chicago's favorite basketball-loving nun reached a milestone birthday and the community is giving her the party of a lifetime.

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Microplastics in drinking water 'don't appear to pose health risk,' WHO says

They may be in our oceans, rivers and ice but there's little evidence to suggest that microplastics in the water we drink pose a risk to our health.

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This rescue dog is now a Disney star

Monte, a rescue dog from Phoenix, Arizona is reportedly starring as "Tramp" in Disney's live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp."

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Parkland father discusses gun background checks

Cary Gruber, father of Parkland shooting survivor Justin Gruber, is hoping that the government will pass legislation on gun control.

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Theron, Kidman star in movie about Roger Ailes' misconduct

"Bombshell" is an upcoming movie with an all-star cast that tackles the harassment allegations against the late Fox News founder.

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A new mural of Larry Bird with tattoos irks...Larry Bird

A new mural of Larry Bird painted in Indiana has drawn scorn from Bird himself.

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3-time MLB All-Star caught up in biggest drug bust in Dominican Republic history

Luis Castillo played 15 years in the majors.

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Danish royal household 'surprised' by Trump canceling trip

There was no immediate reaction from the Danish government.

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Danish royal household 'surprised' by Trump canceling trip

There was no immediate reaction from the Danish government.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Meet the real brains behind Boris Johnson's Brexit plan

The UK seems to be obsessed with the man at the heart of its new government.

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Hundreds of demonstrators in Hong Kong are getting protest tattoos

An umbrella. A bauhinia flower. A bleeding eye.

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Economy scares and ISIS resurgence cloud Trump's 2020 pitch

A sudden cascade of events is challenging President Donald Trump's boasts of an unprecedented American winning streak that is a critical component of his reelection salesmanship.

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Trump and Macron agree that Russia should be invited to next year's G7 conference, senior admin official says

President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed his support for reinstating Russia into the G7, and French President Emmanuel Macron has agreed with the President that Russia should be invited to the G7 conference in 2020, according to a senior administration official.

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A crew of Canadian service dogs watched a live musical as part of their training

When the cast of a Canadian production of "Billy Elliot: The Musical" took their final bow after a recent show, the audience didn't make a single sound -- not even a woof.

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Jewish leaders outraged by Trump saying Jews disloyal if they vote for Democrats



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Florida officials are investigating why panthers are seen stumbling and falling down

There have been two confirmed cases of neurological damage in a panther and bobcat in Florida as of this month, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

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Suspect in huge Capital One breach seeks release from jail

Lawyers for a transgender woman are asking for her to be released.

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Woman finds 3.72-carat yellow diamond at state park

A 27-year-old woman struck gold when she found a 3.72-carat yellow diamond while exploring an Arkansas state park last week.

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Trump calls off Denmark trip after prime minister rejects idea of US buying Greenland

Trump has canceled plans to meet with Denmark after the prime minister called the idea of the U.S. buying Greenland as "absurd."

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Suspect in huge Capital One breach seeks release from jail

Lawyers for a transgender woman are asking for her to be released.

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A Nebraska teen's senior photos honored her father who was killed in Afghanistan

It's been "extremely, extremely" tough growing up without her father, Julia Yllescas tells CNN. "It gets harder and harder every year."

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'I'm ready to go': Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco bullish on comeback from leukemia

It's not an everyday occurrence that a baseball pitcher receives a standing ovation from the crowd when they make their way to the mound.

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Judge orders teen jailed for abortion clinic threats

Federal prosecutors allege that 19-year-old Farhan Sheikh threatened to kill people at an abortion clinic, as law enforcement has arrested several young men for online threats. Sheikh's attorney refused to comment on his case. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

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US to not provide flu shots to families in border camps

The US will not vaccinate migrant families in holding centers ahead of this year's flu season, despite calls from doctors to boost efforts to fight the infection that's killed at least three children at detention facilities in the past year.

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NBA star donates money to start golf team at Howard

Top-tier collegiate golf is coming to Howard University, thanks to a gift from one of the NBA's biggest stars. CNN's Brooke Baldwin spoke with Otis Ferguson, the student who reached out to get Steph Curry involved.

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See this man ride a bicycle at a record 174 mph

A British man has broken a cycling speed record, hurtling down a runway at over 174 miles per hour (280 km/h) on a custom-made bike in what he called the "biggest rush you'll ever experience."

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San Francisco International Airport bans sale of small plastic water bottles

San Francisco International Airport bans the selling of plastic water bottles under a liter.

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New lawsuit from detainees and advocacy groups claims ICE denied medical treatment

The lawsuit alleges that ICE has both delayed and denied medical and mental health care to detainees.

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San Francisco International Airport bans sale of small plastic water bottles

San Francisco International Airport bans the selling of plastic water bottles under a liter.

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Sheriff: Man wanted to marry Ky. teen, tried abducting her

Benjamin J. Margitza, of Las Vegas was charged with attempted kidnapping.

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Model's nude photo shows realities of pregnancy

Ashley Graham is pregnant and proud of her body -- and she's letting everybody know on Instagram.

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13 Chinese killed as tour bus crashes in Laos

A tour bus carrying dozens of Chinese passengers has crashed in Laos, killing at least 13

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13 Chinese killed as tour bus crashes in Laos

A tour bus carrying dozens of Chinese passengers has crashed in Laos, killing at least 13

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China could overwhelm US in military in Asia in hours, Australian report says

The US military is no longer the primary force in Asia, and missiles from China's rapidly improving military could overwhelm its bases in hours, according to a new report.

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Russia nuclear monitoring stations go quiet after blast

Four Russia-based nuclear monitoring stations that monitor radioactive particles in the atmosphere have mysteriously gone quiet after an August 8 explosion at a Russian missile testing facility, an explosion that has sparked confusion and concerns about possible increases in radiation levels, according to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

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Watch rescue of cruise ship passenger who fell off dock

When a young woman in a wheelchair fell off a cruise ship dock in St. Martin, two local entertainers jumped in after her to save her from drowning.

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Why Democrats in 2020 are moving toward their most ambitious gun control agenda ever

On the politics of gun control, Democrats are suddenly facing an arms race.

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See this man ride a bicycle at 174 mph

A British man has broken a cycling speed record, hurtling down a runway at over 174 miles per hour (280 km/h) on a custom-made bike in what he called the "biggest rush you'll ever experience."

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9-year-old Detroit girl killed in attack by 3 dogs

A 9-year-old Detroit girl was killed when she was attacked by three dogs as she rode on a bike in an alley near her home

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Cristiano Ronaldo admits paying $375,000 in 2010 to settle sexual assault claim

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers revealed for the first time in court documents the amount he paid to settle allegations that he raped a woman in a Las Vegas hotel in 2009.

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Jury to restart deliberations in Oakland warehouse fire case

A judge has ordered deliberations to start over in the trial of two men accused of turning a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse into a cluttered maze where 36 partygoers died during a fire

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Jury to restart deliberations in Oakland warehouse fire case

A judge has ordered deliberations to start over in the trial of two men accused of turning a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse into a cluttered maze where 36 partygoers died during a fire

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Remember when Liz Hurley wore 'that' dress?

Remember when Liz Hurley made fashion history at the premiere of a movie she wasn't even in?

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School won't say if students were disciplined for giving Nazi salute on video

The video shows several male students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California.

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Facebook, Twitter remove accounts they say China used to undermine Hong Kong protests

Facebook and Twitter said the accounts were meant to undermine the protests in Hong Kong.

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School won't say if students were disciplined for giving Nazi salute on video

The video shows several male students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California.

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New lawsuit seeks protection zone for Northwest orcas

A new US lawsuit seeks to establish a "whale protection zone" for endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest

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New lawsuit seeks protection zone for Northwest orcas

A new US lawsuit seeks to establish a "whale protection zone" for endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest

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4 last wolves in Washington pack killed by state hunters

Pack preyed on cattle in a rural Washington state county bordering Canada.

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4 last wolves in Washington pack killed by state hunters

Pack preyed on cattle in a rural Washington state county bordering Canada.

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'Nobody believes this could happen to them': 2 more hot car deaths in 1 afternoon

Within hours, two children over 900 miles away from each other died after being left in hot cars.

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Lawmakers slam Trump and Netanyahu following scrapped Israel trip

The first two Muslim women in Congress sharply criticized President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a trip to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories was canceled once the two lawmakers were denied entry for supporting a boycott of Israel.

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'Start Here': Trump downplays recession fears, Hong Kong protesters defy Beijing

It's Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Trump says he's not happy with Fox, refers to network as 'we'

When asked about Fox News polling data, President Donald Trump lashed out at the network saying, "there's something going on" that he's not happy with.

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Danish PM: Trump's idea of buying Greenland is 'absurd'

Trump is expected to visit Denmark in September as part of a trip to Europe.

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Danish PM: Trump's idea of buying Greenland is 'absurd'

Trump is expected to visit Denmark in September as part of a trip to Europe.

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'OITNB' actress opens up on parents' deportation

'Orange is the New Black' actress Diane Guerrero recounts her parents being deported to Colombia when she was a child, and compares it to recent immigration raids across the country.

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He got his first haircut in 15 years so he could join the Army

Superlong hair, or serving his country?

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Prince Andrew rejects involvement in Epstein sex scandal

Prince Andrew had been pictured with Epstein and at least one young woman.

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Prince Andrew rejects involvement in Epstein sex scandal

Prince Andrew had been pictured with Epstein and at least one young woman.

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Iranian tanker sought by US heading toward Greece

The U.S. suspects the Iranian vessels is breaking sanctions against Syria.

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Iranian tanker sought by US heading toward Greece

The U.S. suspects the Iranian vessels is breaking sanctions against Syria.

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

Fretful Trump goes on attack as economy fears cloud 2020 hopes

President Donald Trump is not waiting for the economy to go south amid growing fears of a recession to wage what could be the defining fight of the 2020 election.

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Trump's interest in buying Greenland 'absurd,' says Danish leader

The Danish Prime Minister called Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland "absurd" the same day the President confirmed he had discussed the possibility of the US purchasing the country -- albeit, Trump said, it wasn't a high priority for America.

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The master shipbuilder keeping Macao's maritime past alive -- in miniature

Master shipbuilder Tam Kam Chun is on a mission. Every day, the 71-year-old spends hours at an abandoned Macao shipyard, hunched over a table, hard at work. With only stray dogs for company and a single electric fan to keep him cool, he meticulously hand-crafts the sort of fishing boats that have been made here for generations.

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Asian shares rise as investors watch trade war, economies

Investors continue to rejigger their read on President Donald Trump's trade war.

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Asian shares rise as investors watch trade war, economies

Investors continue to rejigger their read on President Donald Trump's trade war.

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Missing California hiker found dead after 5-day mountains trek

Daniel Komins had been missing since Aug. 11.

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Police track down mother whose newborn was left naked, alone in woods

A passerby heard the baby crying from a nearby street and dialed 911.

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Missing California hiker found dead after 5-day mountains trek

Daniel Komins had been missing since Aug. 11.

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Mom thought she had kidney stones, gave birth to triplets

A South Dakota mom went to a hospital for pain she thought was caused by kidney stones. Turns out, the pain was caused by the fact that she was in labor with triplets. CNN affiliate network KOTA reports.

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Is the US economy at risk of tipping into a recession?

Fears of a brewing global recession were renewed this week as markets reacted to President Donald Trump's trade war with China. CNN's John King examines the warning signs ahead of a recession.

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New Zealand is finally trying to decriminalize abortion. Why has it taken so long?

Veronica was 21 years old and scared.

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AP Exclusive: US talks secretly to Venezuela socialist boss

AP Exclusive: Administration official says U.S. opened up secret communications.

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AP Exclusive: US talks secretly to Venezuela socialist boss

AP Exclusive: Administration official says U.S. opened up secret communications.

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Gun control advocates call for new gun laws at rallies

They are seeking to pressure Congress to tighten the nation's gun laws.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand calls for assault weapon buy-back on 'This Week'

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand talks about buying back assault weapons on "This Week."

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Gun control advocates call for new gun laws at rallies

They are seeking to pressure Congress to tighten the nation's gun laws.

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Britain faces food and fuel shortages in no-deal Brexit, says leaked plan

With less than 75 days until Britain is set to exit the European Union, a government report leaked to newspaper the Sunday Times reveals the disastrous effects a no-deal Brexit would unleash on the country.

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East coast, Midwest brace for storms while dangerous summer heat returns to the south

A stalled weather system that has been bringing rain to parts of the Southeast will begin to slide northward over the next day bringing with it pop up thunderstorms.

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East coast, Midwest brace for storms while dangerous summer heat returns to the south

A stalled weather system that has been bringing rain to parts of the Southeast will begin to slide northward over the next day bringing with it pop up thunderstorms.

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Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos

Leaked British government documents have warned of disruptions across the country in the event that the U.K. leaves the European Union without a trade deal on Oct. 31

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Wildfire forces 2,000 to evacuate in Spain's Canary Islands

Authorities on Spain's Canary Islands say around 2,000 people have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has ravaged more than 500 hectares (1,235 acres) since it broke out a day ago

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Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos

Leaked British government documents have warned of disruptions across the country in the event that the U.K. leaves the European Union without a trade deal on Oct. 31

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Wildfire forces 2,000 to evacuate in Spain's Canary Islands

Authorities on Spain's Canary Islands say around 2,000 people have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has ravaged more than 500 hectares (1,235 acres) since it broke out a day ago

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Hong Kong protesters attempt to restore peace after airport violence



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Hong Kong's mass rally gets underway as the city's summer of unrest continues



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Hong Kong protests enter 11th consecutive weekend



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Plane crashes into home, killing 1 on board and 1 on ground

The crash happened near Poughkeepsie, New York.

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The UK has an Islamophobia problem. Muslims want to know what Boris Johnson is going to do about it

Haniya Aadams wasn't always a Muslim. She grew up in a Sikh household in central England and converted to Islam a decade ago, at the age of 25.

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Saturday, August 17, 2019

Hong Kong protests enter 11th consecutive weekend



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China condemns US lawmakers' support for Hong Kong protests

Spokesman called U.S. support "gross interference in China's internal affairs."

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Sheriff: Florida man dumps dirt on girlfriend with tractor

The man was charged with felony criminal mischief.

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China condemns US lawmakers' support for Hong Kong protests

Spokesman called U.S. support "gross interference in China's internal affairs."

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Sheriff: Florida man dumps dirt on girlfriend with tractor

The man was charged with felony criminal mischief.

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Greenland has long been a bargaining chip between the US and Denmark

President Donald Trump made his name in real estate on the world's glitziest island with the help of tax breaks and loopholes. As President, it seems Trump wants to take his real estate experience to a new level.

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Florida man jailed, accused of threatening mass shooting

A 25-year-old man has been charged with making written threats to kill.

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Florida man jailed, accused of threatening mass shooting

A 25-year-old man has been charged with making written threats to kill.

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Internet-famous Thai baby dugong dies due to plastic waste

An orphaned baby dugong that attained celebrity status in Thailand has died with plastic waste lining its stomach, prompting a surge of mourning on the internet.

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Trump officials: Why we're changing the rules on endangered species



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Coutinho to join Bayern as Barca stunned

Missing Lionel Messi, La Liga champion Barcelona stumbled to a 1-0 defeat by Athletic Bilbao on Friday as the Spanish league season got underway in thrilling fashion.

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Heather Locklear ordered to treatment program for attacking first responders

Actress Heather Locklear pleaded no contest to multiple charges of battery on law enforcement personnel who responded to domestic disturbance calls at her home last year.

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Naomi Osaka frets over knee injury

With the US Open just days away, Naomi Osaka is fretting over a knee injury after she was forced to retire from the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

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Person of interest in NYC pressure cooker scare taken into custody: Police source

The NYPD released photos of the man they say is Larry Griffin on Friday.

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Person of interest in NYC pressure cooker scare taken into custody: Police source

The NYPD released photos of the man they say is Larry Griffin on Friday.

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Plains at risk for severe storms while heat returns to Northeast

There is also a threat for flooding in the Southeast.

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7th child gunned down this year in St. Louis leaves city reeling

Xavier Usanga, 7, was fatally struck by a stray bullet near his home.

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Plains at risk for severe storms while heat returns to Northeast

There is also a threat for flooding in the Southeast.

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8 dead, 10 hospitalized in Ukrainian hotel fire

A fire in a hotel in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa has killed eight people and left a further 10 hospitalized

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8 dead, 10 hospitalized in Ukrainian hotel fire

A fire in a hotel in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa has killed eight people and left a further 10 hospitalized

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Friday, August 16, 2019

TV reporter dies in stunt plane crash during filming

Nancy Parker worked for Fox affiliate WVUE for 23 years.

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Bugatti is making only 10 of these $9 million supercars

Bugatti unveiled its latest limited-edition model at a classic car show in California Friday. The Bugatti Centodieci will cost $9 million and only 10 will be made.

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What a mysterious explosion tells us about Russia's 'doomsday weapon'

An explosion. An abruptly-canceled village evacuation. Five dead nuclear experts. And a few traces of radioactive iodine in the air over the northern Norwegian coastline.

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Latest North Korea launch unlikely to break stalemate in US diplomatic talks

North Korea fired two short-range projectiles into the Sea of Japan early Friday morning, according to South Korea’s military.

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Prosecutors seek additional indictment against Harvey Weinstein

The Manhattan DA’s office has presented the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein to a grand jury for a second time to include testimony from actress Annabella Sciorra.

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Latest North Korea launch unlikely to break stalemate in US diplomatic talks

North Korea fired two short-range projectiles into the Sea of Japan early Friday morning, according to South Korea’s military.

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Prosecutors seek additional indictment against Harvey Weinstein

The Manhattan DA’s office has presented the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein to a grand jury for a second time to include testimony from actress Annabella Sciorra.

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The man on the phone: What's it like making history's highest auction bid?

In November 2017 at Christie's New York, Alex Rotter uttered a phrase never before heard at an art auction: "Four hundred million."

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5 scariest roller coaster drops around the world

Roller coaster fans savor every second of the ride, but there's something really special about that big drop.

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The man taking on Hong Kong from deep inside China's propaganda machine

The editor of one of China's most outspoken state media outlets has doubled down on accusations that the United States is instigating a revolution in Hong Kong, as increasingly violent protests enter their eleventh weekend.

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Peter Fonda, star of 'Easy Rider,' has died

Actor and director Peter Fonda, who rose to fame with his role in "Easy Rider," died Friday, his manager, Alan Somers, told CNN on Friday. He was 79.

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Hong Kong protesters call for 'Mulan' boycott after star's support of police

Even Mulan is getting political.

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Trump to meet security officials on Afghanistan as concerns mount about US withdrawal

President Trump is expected to meet with his top national security advisers on Friday to review a US-Taliban peace plan that could end America's longest running war -- but could also trigger a surrender for the US and a betrayal of the Afghan government, critics say.

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Trump's Israel power play puts political goals over America's interests



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How to demolish a nuclear power plant without blowing it up

This is how you demolish a nuclear power plant German-style. No big red button. No dramatic countdown. No "kaboom!"

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Chinese paramilitary posts near Hong Kong amid protests

CNN footage shows Chinese paramilitary units carrying riot shields and batons near the Hong Kong border as protests continue. This comes as a US official with direct knowledge of the situation tells CNN that the US does not see forces "streaming to the border" between China and Hong Kong.

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US teenager pleads for Trump to help free his mother from Egyptian jail

Thirteen-year-old Moustafa Hamed said he and his mother, Reem Mohamed Desouky, were looking forward to their trip to Egypt.

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WaPo article fuels Epstein conspiracies, but experts say evidence paper presented consistent with suicide

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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This James Bond Aston Martin was just auctioned for $6.4 million

One winning bidder is now legally able to drive in an actual James Bond Aston Martin, with working nail spreaders, tire slashers, smoke screen and rotating license plates.

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AP source: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US

Aiming to put his mark on the world map, President Donald Trump has talked to aides and allies about purchasing Greenland

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AP source: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US

Aiming to put his mark on the world map, President Donald Trump has talked to aides and allies about purchasing Greenland

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Tennessee executes a double murderer by electric chair

A double murderer who chose to die by electrocution was executed Thursday night, the Tennessee Department of Correction said.

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Pakistani actress: The problem with Priyanka Chopra

The actress Priyanka Chopra, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, came under fire this week for scoffing at a Pakistani-American woman's challenging question to her at the BeautyCon summit in Los Angeles. Chopra had posted a tweet on February 26 that appeared to support an announcement from India that it had launched airstrikes in Pakistani territory.

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Alibaba earnings show Chinese consumers are still shopping despite trade war

The Chinese consumer is still spending, despite concerns about a trade war-induced economic slowdown. Online retail giant Alibaba reported a more than 40% jump in sales in its latest quarter, results that were better than analysts expected.

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This peculiar photography project reimagines family portraits



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Corey Lewandowski does not join Trump on stage at rally amid Senate run speculation

Corey Lewandowski did not join President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in New Hampshire amid speculation he'll announce a run for the U.S. Senate.

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North Korea says no face-to-face dialogue with South Korea



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Hong Kong's police describe their side of the protests



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A 7-foot crocodile was swimming in a creek as kids played in the water

It sounds like a scene from a monster movie.

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Andy Dick assaulted on camera

A stranger allegedly punched comedian Andy Dick unprovoked after his show in New Orleans.

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Police bodycam shows Yankees GM pulled over at gunpoint over stolen car

Police released bodycam video of Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman stopped at gunpoint after his car was still mistakenly marked as being stolen.

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She went skydiving but her parachute didn't open

A 30-year-old woman is recovering after falling more than 5,000 feet from a plane.

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S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea

South Korea's military says North Korea fired more projectiles into the sea to extend a recent streak of weapons tests believed to be aimed at pressuring Washington and Seoul over slow nuclear diplomacy

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S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea

South Korea's military says North Korea fired more projectiles into the sea to extend a recent streak of weapons tests believed to be aimed at pressuring Washington and Seoul over slow nuclear diplomacy

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Donald Trump to make 2020 pitch in New Hampshire, a state he lost in 2016

President Donald Trump will rally support in New Hampshire Thursday.

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23 injured in Russian plane's emergency landing

The Ural Airlines A321 collided with a flock of birds when taking off.

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New rule would allow 'religious litmus test' for federal contractors, advocates say

The Trump administration has proposed a rule that advocates say would allow federal contractors to apply a religious litmus test for employees.

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9-year-old girl sues German boys choir over gender bias

The choir is one of the most renowned boys choirs in Germany.

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23 injured in Russian plane's emergency landing

The Ural Airlines A321 collided with a flock of birds when taking off.

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New rule would allow 'religious litmus test' for federal contractors, advocates say

The Trump administration has proposed a rule that advocates say would allow federal contractors to apply a religious litmus test for employees.

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9-year-old girl sues German boys choir over gender bias

The choir is one of the most renowned boys choirs in Germany.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Trump offers to meet with China's Xi to resolve crisis



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Global turmoil Trump stirred threatens his reelection chances

President Donald Trump is showing what happens when the United States abandons its decades-long role as a guarantor of stability and instead chooses to act as an agent of global disruption.

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The 'dark side' of Finland's famous free health care

In his search for examples of a more equitable society, Bernie Sanders has long looked north ... to Northern Europe, that is.

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S. Korea's Moon calls for talks to end trade row with Japan

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has offered an olive branch to Japan to end a tense trade dispute, saying Seoul will "gladly join hands" if Tokyo to accepts calls for dialogue

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S. Korea's Moon calls for talks to end trade row with Japan

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has offered an olive branch to Japan to end a tense trade dispute, saying Seoul will "gladly join hands" if Tokyo to accepts calls for dialogue

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The race to the electric car is just getting started



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Family of teen killed by police calls for independent investigation into shooting

The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by a Colorado police officer earlier this month is calling for an independent investigation into the shooting.

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'It is raining plastic': Scientists find colorful microplastic in rain

It's raining plastic -- that's what a survey of rainfall in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, concluded recently.

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WaPo: Russian company invests in US after McConnell kills sanctions

A Russian company with ties to the Kremlin made a major investment in a new mill in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home state of Kentucky weeks after McConnell killed sanctions on Russia, according to the Washington Post.

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Nigeria's president moves to stop funding for food imports

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the country's central bank to stop providing foreign currency for food imports, according to a statement from his spokesman.

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Colbert mocks Cuccinelli's Statue of Liberty comments

Stephen Colbert took aim at comments made by Trump immigration official Ken Cuccinelli about the Statue of Liberty's famous poem.

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CNN reporter on Wall Street: It was a bloodbath

CNN's Cristina Alesci explains why the Dow took a massive drop amid warning signs of a looming recession.

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Man dies after taco-eating contest

A man died Tuesday night after participating in a taco eating competition at a minor league baseball game. The competition took place last night at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, California, during a game between the Fresno Grizzlies and Memphis Redbirds.

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Family films great white shark under boat on Cape Cod

A family had a close encounter with a great white shark when it swam underneath their boat near Provincetown, Massachusetts.

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Thick haze inside Delta plane alarms passengers

Mist filled Delta Flight 100 while it was waiting to takeoff from Jacksonville, Florida, alarming those on board. Passengers say the flight crew gave little to no explanation as to what was going on. Delta said that since the incident was related to humidity it wasn't required to report it to the FAA, according to CNN afilliate WCBS.

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Homeowner: Delivery driver 'made a big mistake'

A home surveillance video shows an Amazon delivery driver taking a kid's bike near some trash cans.

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'Start Here': Hong Kong airport chaos continues, as Trump's China tariffs are delayed

It's Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': Hong Kong airport chaos continues, as Trump's China tariffs are delayed

It's Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Russian riot officer filmed punching woman in stomach at Moscow protests calling for fair elections

A widely-condemned video that shows a Russian riot police officer punching a woman in the stomach on the day of a sanctioned protest for free elections will be investigated by authorities, state-run media in the country has reported.

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Rare 'James Bond' Rolex going under the hammer

A rare Rolex made famous by Sean Connery in the very first James Bond movie, "Dr. No," is set to go under the hammer Wednesday.

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36 cases invoking 'Trump' in connection with violence, threats, alleged assaults

President Donald Trump insists he deserves no blame for divisions in America.

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Alleged Christchurch gunman sends letter from prison cell

Officials have admitted they made a big mistake allowing the letter to be sent.

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Verdict expected in rapper A$AP Rocky's Swedish case

If convicted, he faces up to two years in prison.

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Alleged Christchurch gunman sends letter from prison cell

Officials have admitted they made a big mistake allowing the letter to be sent.

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Verdict expected in rapper A$AP Rocky's Swedish case

If convicted, he faces up to two years in prison.

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New Mexico man accused of animal abuse; vet says cat on meth

Police in Las Cruces say charges against a man accused of battering his girlfriend and mistreating two pets have been upgraded after his cat tested positive for methamphetamines

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Teen arrested after posting threat to blow up plane on Snapchat

The social media company reported the threats to the FBI.

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New Mexico man accused of animal abuse; vet says cat on meth

Police in Las Cruces say charges against a man accused of battering his girlfriend and mistreating two pets have been upgraded after his cat tested positive for methamphetamines

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Trump made 21 false claims last week

President Donald Trump made 21 false claims last week, well below his recent weekly tallies, as he stayed largely quiet in the wake of the massacres in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.

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Flights resuming at Hong Kong airport after protest chaos

Flight operations appear normal at Hong Kong airport after 2nd day of cancellations due to protests

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Flights resuming at Hong Kong airport after protest chaos

Flight operations appear normal at Hong Kong airport after 2nd day of cancellations due to protests

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Woman injured in alligator attack while walking dog near pond

The woman was taken to a Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia, for treatment.

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Facial-recognition technology flagged 26 California lawmakers as criminals. This bill to ban the tech is headed to the Senate

A picture of every California state legislator was run through a facial-recognition program that matches facial images to a database of 25,000 criminal mugshots, the American Civil Liberties Union of California (ACLU) said Tuesday in a statement.

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What is Legionnaires' disease and how many people does it affect?

Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium, which is found in fresh water, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Colin Kaepernick said he's been working out at 5 a.m., 5 days a week for 3 years. He's ready to play football.

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been out of work for more than 800 days. But he says he's never stopped being ready to play football.

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Officer appears to draw weapon after protesters beat him

Video taken by the Wall Street Journal's Mike Bird appears to show an officer pull a weapon on protesters who were assaulting him during demonstrations at Hong Kong's international airport.

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'Strong possibility' Dayton shooter cased out bar in advance, police say

The man who opened fire at a bustling neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio, last weekend left his sister and companion in a bar and went to another nightspot by himself minutes before he got his gun and began shooting, police said Tuesday.

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Explosion may have revealed some of Putin's deepest secrets

An explosion in northern Russia may have exposed secret information about the country's nuclear facilities. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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New York Times demotes editor who sparked fury

Jonathan Weisman, the deputy Washington editor for The New York Times, has been demoted after a pair of incidents in which he ignited controversy on Twitter, the newspaper said Tuesday.

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Portland, Oregon, braces for far-right rally, counterprotest

Police are mobilizing to prevent clashes between opposing groups.

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Portland, Oregon, braces for far-right rally, counterprotest

Police are mobilizing to prevent clashes between opposing groups.

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Man arrested after trying to stab several in Sydney; 1 hurt

Witnesses said the man was carrying a 12-inch kitchen knife.

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AP: Women accuse opera legend Domingo of sexual harassment

Eight singers and a dancer have said they were harassed by Placido Domingo.

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Man arrested after trying to stab several in Sydney; 1 hurt

Witnesses said the man was carrying a 12-inch kitchen knife.

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Beijing says Hong Kong protests 'show signs of terrorism.' If you only watch state media, you probably agree

Out-of-control mobs beating up police. Crazed separatists throwing petrol bombs and vandalizing government buildings. The symbols of the country insulted and humiliated. Local authorities overwhelmed and in need of assistance.

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California Highway Patrol officer and suspect die in traffic stop gun battle

A California Highway Patrol officer died on Monday after a shootout following a traffic stop.

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California Highway Patrol officer and suspect die in traffic stop gun battle

A California Highway Patrol officer died on Monday after a shootout following a traffic stop.

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Russia is tightening its grip on Africa. But Moscow doesn't want to admit it

• Nuclear mystery lingers after Russia blast

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For Jeffrey Epstein's accusers and their quest for justice, what now?

The alleged victims of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein are angry they will not get the opportunity to face in court the man they say raped them as girls.

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See Trump's note to Trudeau that ambassador thought was a joke

There's something passive aggressive about the way President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau have become pen pals, though it's not exactly a pen that the President has deployed. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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'We avoided tragedy': Man arrested after opening fire at hospital, police say

The FBI said shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital.

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'We avoided tragedy': Man arrested after opening fire at hospital, police say

The FBI said shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital.

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Who's who of Jeffrey Epstein's powerful friends, associates and possible co-conspirators

Jeffrey Epstein's death ends the criminal case against him, but his powerful friends and associates may not have heard the last of it.

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The internet is going crazy over a 'salmon cannon' that shoots fish over a dam

Give Twitter a fish, and you feed it for a day. But teach Twitter about a cannon that shoots salmon through a tube, and you feed enough memes to make people forget about 30 to 50 feral hogs.

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Tennessee lawmakers mull passing strict abortion ban

Legal experts caution such laws elsewhere have been struck down by the courts.

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Tennessee lawmakers mull passing strict abortion ban

Legal experts caution such laws elsewhere have been struck down by the courts.

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George Takei's real-life internment formed the foundation of 'The Terror: Infamy'

"I was astounded by the recognition of the barracks," said George Takei, recalling his time on the set of "The Terror: Infamy," the second instalment of AMC's now-ongoing horror anthology series. The new season is set against an historical backdrop that Takei, at 82, remembers all too vividly from his own personal history: the internment camps in which Japanese-Americans -- including the actor and his family -- were held during World War II for fear they might act as foreign agents.

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A deadly mishap in Russia's Far North, and a nuclear mystery lingers



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Yemen's civil war within a civil war

Last Wednesday, fighting broke out in the coastal city of Aden, the temporary seat of the internationally recognized government of Yemen.

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Flight disruptions continue as Hong Kong airport protests enter fifth day

Passengers in Hong Kong are still experiencing flight disruptions on Tuesday, as pro-democracy protests at the world's eighth biggest airport look set to enter their fifth day.

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Whitney Cummings shuts down efforts to extort her over photo

Whitney Cummings is taking a public approach to dealing with internet scum and making it clear she won't be bullied.

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After Jeffrey Epstein's death, prosecutors examine his inner circle

The jail cell death of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend positioned prosecutors to pursue his associates, some of whom allegedly assisted him in abusing underage girls. On Monday, his accusers and law enforcement officials indicated they had taken the first steps toward doing so.

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Taliban say latest talks end on US's Afghanistan withdrawal

Both sides will consult with their leadership on the next steps.

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Hong Kong police demonstrate water cannon as protests linger

Hong Kong police are showing off water cannons as pro-democracy street protests in the Chinese region stretch into their 10th week

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Taliban say latest talks end on US's Afghanistan withdrawal

Both sides will consult with their leadership on the next steps.

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Hong Kong police demonstrate water cannon as protests linger

Hong Kong police are showing off water cannons as pro-democracy street protests in the Chinese region stretch into their 10th week

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Sunday, August 11, 2019

A woman confronted Priyanka Chopra, calling her a hypocrite. The actress said she's patriotic

A woman confronted Priyanka Chopra at a beauty event in Los Angeles, criticizing the Indian actress for a tweet she posted in February during a serious escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan.

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How Trump's paranoia and conspiracy theories become US policy

It is no longer surprising when President Donald Trump fuels a conspiracy theory online, as he did over the weekend with regard to the apparent suicide of multimillionaire financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan likens India's actions in Kashmir to Nazism

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has likened India's revoking of Jammu and Kashmir state's autonomy to Nazi ideology, and warned the international community that inaction would be similar to appeasing Hitler.

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By swarming Hong Kong airport, protesters take their message directly to the world

Protesters in Hong Kong are calling for a mass rally at the city's international airport Monday, following another night of violent clashes between pro-democracy activists and riot police.

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US military says Marine from Colorado has died in Iraq

U.S. military officials say a Marine who died Saturday in Iraq was 35-year-old Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Koppenhafer of Mancos, Colorado

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US military says Marine from Colorado has died in Iraq

U.S. military officials say a Marine who died Saturday in Iraq was 35-year-old Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Koppenhafer of Mancos, Colorado

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Decreasing gun violence 'has to be a top-tier issue' in 2020 campaign, says former candidate Eric Swalwell

California Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday said gun violence "has to be a top-tier issue" in the 2020 presidential campaign while listing the Democratic presidential hopefuls he said have the best plans to address the issue gripping the nation after two recent mass shootings.

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New Puerto Rico gov suspends contract to rebuild power grid

Gov. Wanda Vázquez did not explain why she was suspending the deal.

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Alaska governor seeks to tighten work rules for food stamps

State has had a waiver from requirements for how much time recipients must work.

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New Puerto Rico gov suspends contract to rebuild power grid

Gov. Wanda Vázquez did not explain why she was suspending the deal.

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Trump is impeaching himself

On Saturday, the President of the United States retweeted a comedian's conspiratorial tweet, suggesting the Clintons may have been involved in the suicide of financier Jeffrey Epstein. That's right, President Donald Trump suggested that former President Bill Clinton was involved in murder.

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A North Carolina woman took her three dogs to a pond to play. Within hours, her pups had died from toxic algae

A doggy play date in a North Carolina pond turned tragic after three pups died from toxic algae. Now, their owners say they hope their loss will educate fellow dog lovers about the dangerous blooms.

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'Succession' shows media dynasties are just families, only much worse

"Succession" somehow makes the high-stakes machinations of self-centered, awful, filthy rich people a whole lot of fun. Like "Billions," it feels like a series narrowly calibrated to the times, while offering juicy parallels to the life and career of Rupert Murdoch, capturing the Fox mogul -- in spirit, not specifics or details -- in a way another just-ending drama featuring him couldn't.

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Catcher in the Rye finally joins the digital age

Holden Caulfield is finally joining the digital age.

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Ukraine protests Putin's trip to motorcycle show in Crimea

Russian president attended a pro-Kremlin motorcycle club's annual festival.

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EPA: Newark should provide bottled water due to lead

Tests indicate filters may not be protecting residents against high lead levels.

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Report: Man killed in shooting at a small Mississippi church

A Tippah County constable and another church member were reportedly involved.

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Ukraine protests Putin's trip to motorcycle show in Crimea

Russian president attended a pro-Kremlin motorcycle club's annual festival.

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EPA: Newark should provide bottled water due to lead

Tests indicate filters may not be protecting residents against high lead levels.

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Animal cruelty raids net man with 230 pets living in 'deplorable conditions'

Almost 50 police officers went on an early morning raid targeting animal abusers throughout Harris County, Texas on Saturday morning.

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Animal cruelty raids net man with 230 pets living in 'deplorable conditions'

Almost 50 police officers went on an early morning raid targeting animal abusers throughout Harris County, Texas on Saturday morning.

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Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

Clashes have erupted between Muslim worshippers and Israeli police at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha

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Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

Clashes have erupted between Muslim worshippers and Israeli police at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha

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Typhoon leaves 28 dead in China, 20 still missing

Chinese state media says at least 28 people have been killed after Typhoon Lekima struck the coast south of Shanghai

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Typhoon leaves 28 dead in China, 20 still missing

Chinese state media says at least 28 people have been killed after Typhoon Lekima struck the coast south of Shanghai

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WATCH: Terror-related threats spike all across the US

In Las Vegas, a security guard accused of having neo-Nazi ties was arrested for having bomb-making materials; plus a Facebook post caused officials to spring into action.

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WATCH: Terror-related threats spike all across the US

In Las Vegas, a security guard accused of having neo-Nazi ties was arrested for having bomb-making materials; plus a Facebook post caused officials to spring into action.

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Saturday, August 10, 2019

Why America still can't face up to Trump's racism

The Unite the Right riot in Charlottesville in 2017 was the largest eruption of white supremacist violence in the United States in a generation, if only the most visible of thousands of incidents that followed the 2016 election. August 11 and 12, 2019, mark the second anniversary of the violence, which claimed the life of the anti-racist protestor Heather Heyer and injured dozens of others. Two police officers died in a helicopter crash.

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A hermit nation ruled by an egomaniac: Is Turkmenistan on the brink of collapse?

Men in white fur caps proudly ride horses across the steppe, rows of modern machinery glisten, Barbie-pink flamingos strut before clear blue skies and a white yacht cuts through the turquoise waters of the Caspian Sea.

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Manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate continues into 4th day

He's charged with sexually assaulting, strangling a corrections administrator.

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White supremacist group member seeks release pending appeal

He was sentenced to more than three years in prison for attacking protesters.

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Sacramento Zoo temporarily closed after giraffe died

Val was found deceased in her sleeping quarters early Saturday.

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N. Korea says Kim supervised weapons tests, criticizes Seoul

Demonstrations seen as attempt to build leverage ahead of talks with the U.S.

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Manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate continues into 4th day

He's charged with sexually assaulting, strangling a corrections administrator.

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White supremacist group member seeks release pending appeal

He was sentenced to more than three years in prison for attacking protesters.

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Sacramento Zoo temporarily closed after giraffe died

Val was found deceased in her sleeping quarters early Saturday.

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N. Korea says Kim supervised weapons tests, criticizes Seoul

Demonstrations seen as attempt to build leverage ahead of talks with the U.S.

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Progress for gay rights in Africa still isn't inevitable

It was Pride Month no less.

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Six Democratic presidential candidates say Walmart should stop selling guns

2020 Democrats in Iowa are demanding that Walmart stop selling guns after mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.

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Six Democratic presidential candidates say Walmart should stop selling guns

2020 Democrats in Iowa are demanding that Walmart stop selling guns after mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.

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U.S. service member killed during combat operation in Iraq

A United States service member who was advising Iraqi security forces was killed during combat

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U.S. service member killed during combat operation in Iraq

A United States service member who was advising Iraqi security forces was killed during combat

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US military says service member killed in Iraq

Service member was advising and accompanying an Iraqi Security Forces operation.

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VAR at the center of Man City's Premier League opener

Any doubts that Manchester City was the favorite to defend its Premier League crown were quickly extinguished at the London Stadium Saturday.

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She recorded her rapist's confession. Now, the Supreme Court could hear it.

"I am sorry. I have been sorry. I will always be sorry for raping you."

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Jeffrey Epstein has died by suicide, sources say

Jailed multimillionaire financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has died by suicide, according to two law enforcement sources.

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Police search for missing YouTuber - but boyfriend says she's 'safe and well'

London police have called for help in finding Marina Joyce, a 22-year-old YouTuber who sparked the global hashtag #SaveMarinaJoyce in 2016 after viewers became concerned about her online behavior.

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WATCH: Adorable baby smiles after she sneezes (and you will too)

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