Thursday, October 31, 2019

Measles wipe immune system's memory of other illnesses, studies find

Measles can erase the immune system's memory, leaving us vulnerable to diseases we were previously protected against, new research has found.

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Beloved Indian YouTuber Grandpa Kitchen dies. Millions watched him make epic meals for orphans

Beloved Indian YouTuber Narayana Reddy, known for his mega-sized outdoor cooking, has died, his family said. He was 73.

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What happens next in the House impeachment inquiry?

With its 232-196 party line vote, the House sanctioned an already fast-moving impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. What's next?

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This is what changed Adam Schiff's mind on impeachment

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks to House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) about where he expects the impeachment inquiry to go from here.

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'Friends' Thanksgiving episodes are coming to movie theaters

There's no Thanksgiving like Friendsgiving -- and this month, "Friends" fans will be able to watch all the show's Thanksgiving episodes in movie theaters.

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The reason Mark Zuckerberg's comments are laughable

In the course of Mark Zuckerberg's back and forth with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last week, the New York congresswoman asked him: "So you won't take down lies or you will take down lies? I think that's just a pretty simple yes or no?" Zuckerberg refused the bait contained in the word "lies" and responded, "people should be able to see for themselves what politicians that they may or may not vote for are saying."

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So what's wrong with UK elections in December?

It's finally happening. Three and a half years after the UK sent itself into Brexit-induced political paralysis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to break through by calling an election in December.

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Dramatic images show impact of deadly earthquakes in Philippines

At least 14 people have died after a series of earthquakes rattled the southern Philippines.

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A teenager admitted to killing a 10-year-old girl. But in China, he can't be charged

The alleged murder of a 10-year-old girl by a 13-year-old boy in China has raised questions over the country's criminal responsibility laws after it was announced the suspect cannot be charged.

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Pompeo says Chinese Communist Party wants 'international domination'

The Chinese Communist Party wants "international domination" and has embarked on a "global campaign" to sway countries to their side, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.

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Trump administration considers adding more countries to travel ban list

Trump administration officials are discussing adding more countries to the travel ban list, two sources tell CNN, potentially expanding the controversial ban that has been criticized as discriminating against Muslims.

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There are more than 10 fires currently burning in California

Firefighters in California have been batting numerous blazes non-stop, trying to save millions of people and homes from the flames.

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Facebook denied financial services opportunities to women and older people, lawsuit alleges

Facebook is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly denying people financial services products based on age and gender.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual abuse charges

A third accuser has emerged in the Cuba Gooding Jr. sexual misconduct case. Gooding has now been charged by police in three separate incidents, on three separate dates, involving three separate accusers in New York.

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Vulnerable Democrats face new challenge

One after the other, almost every Democrat in tough House races across the country voted on Thursday to establish the rules for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, despite Republican predictions it will end their political careers.

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Keystone Pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota

Part of the Keystone 1 Pipeline in North Dakota was shut down after a leak of about 9,120 barrels of oil -- 383,040 gallons -- was discovered, TC Energy company said in a statement.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

WWE is holding its first women's match in Saudi Arabia

Though Saudi Arabia has received global scrutiny for limiting women's rights, the WWE is set to hold its first women's wrestling match in the country.

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Here's how Skittles are made

In a Mars Wrigley plant in Yorkville, Illinois, Skittles are transformed from chewy "taffy" to the iconic colorful candies. Watch how it happens.

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Chicago teachers reach agreement, but strike will continue over issue of make-up days

After ten days on the picket line, the Chicago Teachers Union has voted to accept a tentative deal with the city -- but that still doesn't mean classes will resume.

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WATCH: 3 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting at Halloween house party

Police said there may have been more than one shooter at the party in Long Beach, California, but no arrests have been made.

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Chicago teachers reach agreement, but strike will continue over issue of make-up days

After ten days on the picket line, the Chicago Teachers Union has voted to accept a tentative deal with the city -- but that still doesn't mean classes will resume.

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WATCH: 3 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting at Halloween house party

Police said there may have been more than one shooter at the party in Long Beach, California, but no arrests have been made.

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Impeachment drive gains momentum at critical juncture

An impeachment net is fast closing around President Donald Trump, with the House of Representatives poised to cast its highly symbolic first vote Thursday in the Democratic bid to oust the President.

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Dominos has put bubble tea bubbles on a pizza and people don't hate it

It might be the ultimate meeting of eastern and western cuisine -- Taiwan's famous bubble tea as a topping on a Domino's pizza.

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Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon homered in the seventh inning as the Washington Nationals overcame a two-run deficit, rocking the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first title in franchise history

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World Series Game 7: Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals but the home team has lost every game

You could almost say the Washington Nationals have the Houston Astros right where they want them.

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Samsung profits plunge 56% but strong smartphone sales offer a boost

Samsung's operating profit plunged 56% in the third quarter compared to last year as the company continues to struggle with sluggish demand for memory chips. But the company said chip sales should pick up in 2020, drawing a line under the prolonged industry downturn.

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Police rescue teen girl believed to have been abducted by 34-year-old man

An Amber Alert was issued for Isabel Hicks earlier this week.

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Police rescue teen girl believed to have been abducted by 34-year-old man

An Amber Alert was issued for Isabel Hicks earlier this week.

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Bartender wins $50,000 after getting a lottery ticket for a tip

A bartender in Missouri got a massive tip when a customer left her a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000.

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Dog the Bounty Hunter pays tribute to his late wife on her birthday

Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman took a few moments on social media to remember his late wife Beth Chapman on what would have been her 52nd birthday.

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'Wizard rock' stolen from national park

A 1-ton boulder disappeared from the side of a highway in Arizona's Prescott National Forest. Now, Forest officials are reaching out to the public for help recovering the hefty loot.

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Missing sharks mystery stuns scientist

Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone?

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Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury

Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her

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Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury

Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her

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Former President Bill Clinton reveals abortion conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Former President Bill Clinton revealed Wednesday that he openly discussed the issue of abortion with Ruth Bader Ginsburg before nominating her to the Supreme Court.

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Video shows moment Mexican military faced El Chapo's son amid deadly violence

Mexico's president praised the military's decision to release Ovidio Guzmán López, saying, "It is no longer to face violence with violence, evil with evil."

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Former President Bill Clinton reveals abortion conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Former President Bill Clinton revealed Wednesday that he openly discussed the issue of abortion with Ruth Bader Ginsburg before nominating her to the Supreme Court.

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Video shows moment Mexican military faced El Chapo's son amid deadly violence

Mexico's president praised the military's decision to release Ovidio Guzmán López, saying, "It is no longer to face violence with violence, evil with evil."

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'Friday' actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died

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'Friday' actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died

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Thai King fires palace bedroom guards for 'violent conduct' and adultery

Thailand's King has fired four more palace officials, the latest in a series of high profile public dismissals that include his own royal consort.

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'Inherit the red gene': China issues Xi-focused morality guidelines

Chinese citizens have been urged to "inherit the red gene" by following new morality rules which use President Xi Jinping's eponymous political thought as a guiding principle.

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At least 3 dead, 9 injured in Long Beach shooting

At least 3 people have been killed and several more injured after a shooting at a home in Long Beach, California.

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At least 3 dead, 9 injured in Long Beach shooting

At least 3 people have been killed and several more injured after a shooting at a home in Long Beach, California.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Rising sea levels threaten hundreds of millions -- and it's much worse than we thought

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are at risk of losing their homes as entire cities sink under rising seas over the next three decades, according to researchers.

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Live-streamer missing after fall climbing Japan's Mount Fuji

Authorities in Japan are searching for a man who appeared to fall in the middle of a live-streamed ascent of Mount Fuji on Monday.

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UN members issue dueling statements over China's treatment of Uyghurs

Two groups of United Nations member states issued dueling statements over China's treatment of the predominantly Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang, highlighting a global divide on Beijing's human rights record.

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Why tiny island's residents want to ditch Australia for New Zealand

Norfolk Island is a tiny landmass of about 1,800 people in the South Pacific, about 500 miles (800 km) from the nearest country.

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Iraq on edge after al-Sadr calls for removal of prime minister

One of Iraq's leading Shiite clerics and powerful politicians has called on other parties to back him in removing Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi after weeks of protests.

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Ghost hunters say this is their biggest fear. And it has nothing to do with ghosts

David Schrader is creeping through the darkened hallways of the most-haunted house in America, looking for trouble.

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The secret to luring Chinese travelers

Shelling out $277 billion worldwide in 2018, Chinese travelers are the world's top tourism spenders.

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Bankrupt Forever 21 is closing 200 stores

As part of its restructuring after filing for bankruptcy last month, Forever 21 will close 200 stores, leaving the fast-fashion chain with a smaller footprint to help it emerge from Chapter 11.

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California fires force thousands to evacuate across the state

The Getty fire broke out in the early morning of October 28th in Los Angeles while Northern California is still battling the Kincade fire, which has forced hundreds of thousands of evacuations.

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Internet hails military dog that chased Baghdadi a hero

Put that hero dog on the 20 dollar bill! CNN's Jeanne Moos celebrates the dog that chased ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Dogs have been in the military since 600 BC. And they do some serious work

This week, President Donald Trump shared a declassified photo of a military working dog that was injured during the weekend raid that took down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria.

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Dave Chappelle says comedy 'saved my life' as he accepts award

Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, considered the highest accolade in comedy. Many entertainers paid tribute to the comedian.

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Massive sinkhole swallows up a stopped city bus

A massive sinkhole opened up underneath a city bus while it was sitting at a red light in downtown Pittsburgh. Officials say the two people on the bus were able to make it safely off the incapacitated vehicle.

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The Japanese pensioners playing rugby

The Rugby World Cup has seen rugby fever sweep across Japan as a whole new generation of Japanese rugby fans have been inspired by the incredible exploits of the country's national team, the Brave Blossoms.

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Dad makes epic costume for son with cerebral palsy

Tom Hardy spent nearly 100 hours to make an elaborate Halloween costume for his son who has cerebral palsy, autism and who is nonverbal.

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ISIS prisoner's chilling prediction after al-Baghdadi death

ABC News' Senior Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell's chilling interview with a former ISIS operative after the death of al-Baghdadi.

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ISIS prisoner's chilling prediction after al-Baghdadi death

ABC News' Senior Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell's chilling interview with a former ISIS operative after the death of al-Baghdadi.

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Saudi-owned TV: Public offering for Aramco coming next month

Saudi-owned TV channel says initial public offering of state oil giant Saudi Aramco planned for December 4

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Monday, October 28, 2019

A teenager stole an endangered lemur from a zoo. Now he's been sentenced to federal prison

A 19-year-old man was sentenced to three months in federal prison for breaking into a California zoo and stealing an endangered Lemur.

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Huawei and ZTE could lose what little business they have in the United States

The US Federal Communications Commission wants to place more restrictions on Huawei and ZTE by barring companies that receive government money from purchasing equipment or services from the Chinese tech firms.

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US Air Force's mysterious space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit

The US Air Force's X-37B space plane landed Sunday back on Earth after spending 780 days in orbit, the longest mission in the mysterious military test program's history.

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Indian toddler Sujith Wilson dies after days trapped in well

A two-year-old boy trapped 26 meters (88 feet) down a well since last Friday, sparking a major rescue attempt that captivated India, has died.

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The changing Democratic electorate could upend Iowa's role in 2020

The pilgrimage of all the leading 2020 Democratic contenders to Des Moines this Friday for a state party dinner testifies to the outsized influence Iowa continues to wield in the presidential nominating process. The paradox is that the candidates' focus on Iowa is increasing even as the state's odds of predicting the nomination's winner may be shrinking.

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Father of missing backpacker Amelia Bambridge fears she's been kidnapped

The father of a 21-year-old British woman who disappeared after a beach party on a Cambodian island fears she has been kidnapped.

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Fresh unrest erupts in Chile despite President Pinera's Cabinet reshuffle

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera replaced his Cabinet Monday following days of violent protests that have paralyzed the country, seen the military return to the streets, and led to the deaths of at least 20 people.

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A new California wildfire burns in LA as many face days without power

Spurred by historic winds, several wildfires burned in California on Monday, causing evacuations and power outages in parts of the state.

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Grandfather charged in death of toddler on cruise ship

The grandfather of a toddler who fell to her death on a cruise ship in July has been charged with negligent homicide in her death, Puerto Rican authorities said.

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'I was concerned': Army official to testify about Trump's Ukraine call

A White House national security official concerned over Trump's comments on the Ukraine call will testify before the House.

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Stuck in an airport for almost two weeks, Iranian beauty queen says she will be killed if she is deported

An Iranian beauty queen who has spent almost two weeks inside Manila's international airport says she will be killed if she is sent back home and is seeking asylum in the Philippines.

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US-China trade progress is giving global markets some hope

Asian markets mostly climbed Tuesday, following all-time highs on Wall Street.

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Washington crowd boos President Trump at World Series

When President Donald Trump appeared on the videoboard during a World Series game at Nationals Park, the crowd supplied both boos and cheers. Some chanted "lock him up."

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Camera in plane lavatory 'inappropriate' attempt at humor: Southwest

Renee Steinaker is suing Southwest Airlines, saying she was told to be quiet about two pilots livestreaming a plane lavatory.

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Camera in plane lavatory 'inappropriate' attempt at humor: Southwest

Renee Steinaker is suing Southwest Airlines, saying she was told to be quiet about two pilots livestreaming a plane lavatory.

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New York Times: Ukraine expert to testify he reported concerns about Trump-Zelensky call



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84-year-old man arrested after two seriously hurt in French mosque attack

An 84-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired near a mosque in southwestern France, officials said.

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Cop mistakes son for intruder, shoots him

An off-duty Texas police officer shot his adult son after mistaking him for an intruder in his home. CNN affiliate KTVT has more.

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'We're keeping the oil' in Syria, Trump says, but it's considered a war crime

President Trump says the U.S. will take Syrian oil, and a senior official said the U.S. is looking at it-- but U.S. law and treaties say that would be a war crime.

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Two Southwest pilots live streamed video from a plane's bathroom to the cockpit, flight attendants' lawsuit alleges

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says two pilots live streamed video from a hidden camera in a commercial airliner's lavatory to an iPad in the cockpit, a lawsuit says.

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Girlfriend charged in Boston College student's death after telling him 'hundreds of times' to kill himself, prosecutors say

The girlfriend of a Boston College student who died by suicide in May repeatedly texted him to do so during their relationship, Massachusetts prosecutors said in announcing involuntary manslaughter charges against her.

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A jury awarded $20M to a police officer who said he was told to tone down his 'gayness'

A jury has awarded nearly $20 million to a police officer in Missouri who alleged that his department discriminated against him over his sexual orientation and said he was told to "tone down your gayness."

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

Large anti-government procession heads to Pakistan's capital

Thousands of supporters of ultra-religious party led by firebrand cleric march.

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Tiger Woods ties Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour wins

He did it in his first start in his 23rd season on the PGA Tour.

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Frustrated Democratic governors find ways to sidestep GOP

Governors get creative to advance their agendas, with varying degrees of success

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Authorities break up mixed-gender party, arrest 15 in Iran

The raid happened on a beach of a Persian Gulf island.

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Boundary-pushing Dave Chappelle set to receive comedy award

Honor is bestowed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.

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After bishops call for married priests, pope urges new ways

He also cautioned against self-righteousness, an apparent slap at his critics.

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Man wins lottery prize on way for cancer treatment

A North Carolina man won $200,000 on the way to his last round of chemotherapy.

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Large anti-government procession heads to Pakistan's capital

Thousands of supporters of ultra-religious party led by firebrand cleric march.

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Tiger Woods ties Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour wins

He did it in his first start in his 23rd season on the PGA Tour.

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Frustrated Democratic governors find ways to sidestep GOP

Governors get creative to advance their agendas, with varying degrees of success

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Protesters in Lebanon formed a human chain across the entire country

Protesters across Lebanon joined hands on Sunday to form a human chain that connected the country's north and south, a symbolic display of national unity during a period of political turmoil.

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Lyft is offering free rides so that people can go to job interviews

Lyft announced a new initiative that will give riders free or discounted rides to job interviews and during the first three weeks of employment.

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A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida

A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.

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Conway to reporter: Cut the crap

In a phone call released by the Washington Examiner, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway berates a reporter for mentioning her husband, George Conway, a known critic of President Donald Trump.

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Man wins $200,000 lottery prize on the way to his last chemo treatment

A man on his way to his last chemotherapy treatment won a $200,000 lottery prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.

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Man in MAGA hat sprays Trump protesters with bear repellent

A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat blasted anti-Trump protesters on Santa Monica Pier with bear repellent.

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'SNL's' best impressions of political figures

From President George W. Bush to Hillary Clinton, "Saturday Night Live" has pulled no punches when it comes to impressions of people in politics.

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Kentucky gov's race stirs clash over casino suicide claims

Republican incumbent Matt Bevin claimed suicides happen nightly in casinos.

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Police: Man killed after shootout with officers in Georgia

Georgia officials say they are investigating the death of a man shot by police.

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Maryland police sentenced for assault of handcuffed suspect

White cop punched black suspect who was handcuffed and seat-belted in a vehicle.

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Kentucky gov's race stirs clash over casino suicide claims

Republican incumbent Matt Bevin claimed suicides happen nightly in casinos.

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Police: Man killed after shootout with officers in Georgia

Georgia officials say they are investigating the death of a man shot by police.

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Maryland police sentenced for assault of handcuffed suspect

White cop punched black suspect who was handcuffed and seat-belted in a vehicle.

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Man sentenced for accidentally killing fellow Marine

Authorities in North Carolina say a former Marine will serve prison time for accidentally killing a fellow Marine in a case that had initially been ruled an accidental self-inflected shooting

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Man sentenced for accidentally killing fellow Marine

Authorities in North Carolina say a former Marine will serve prison time for accidentally killing a fellow Marine in a case that had initially been ruled an accidental self-inflected shooting

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South Africa edges past Wales to reach third Rugby World Cup final

South Africa defeated Wales 19-16 in a pulsating Rugby World Cup encounter to reach its third final.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ray Jenkins dies at 89

Ray Jenkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who worked as a special assistant for press affairs in President Jimmy Carter's administration, has died

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Shooting at Homecoming party leaves at least 2 dead, more than a dozen injured

A shooting at a homecoming party has left 2 people dead and 14 more injured.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ray Jenkins dies at 89

Ray Jenkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who worked as a special assistant for press affairs in President Jimmy Carter's administration, has died

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The week a royal rift broke beyond palace walls

It was billed as a behind-the-scenes look at their recent royal tour in southern Africa. Instead the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's documentary confirmed what many had suspected for quite some time: a rift within the royal family.

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Two people killed and at least 10 others injured in Texas shooting

Two people were killed and at least 10 others injured in a shooting in Greenville, Texas, Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks said.

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Pilots live streamed video from plane's bathroom to cockpit, flight attendants' lawsuit alleges

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says two pilots live streamed video from a hidden camera in a commercial airliner's lavatory to an iPad in the cockpit, a lawsuit says.

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This phone scam has resulted in millions of dollars lost to hackers. Here's how to avoid it

Pieter Gunst, 34, received what he thought was a credible phone call from his bank. But in a matter of minutes, Gunst realized the call was anything but after he had nearly handed over the keys to his account.

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WashPost: Company with ties to Trump's brother awarded government contract

A company with ties to President Donald Trump's brother was awarded a $33 million government contract earlier this year, and a rival bidder filed a complaint alleging potential favoritism in the bidding process, The Washington Post reported Saturday.

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Trump ordered Mattis to 'screw Amazon' on Pentagon contract, according to new book

A new biography of former Defense Secretary James Mattis reports President Donald Trump personally got involved in who would win a major $10 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Pentagon, according to the website Task & Purpose, which writes about military issues,

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SNL has Baldwin's Trump meets his supporters

"Saturday Night Live" opened this week's episode with Alec Baldwin reprising his role as President Trump. The NBC variety show had Baldwin's commander in chief holding one of his rallies.

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Chaos at the Criminal Justice forum from President Trump, Kamala Harris appearances

Trump came to SC HBCU for an award, and Kamala Harris threatened to refuse to come because of it. The group honoring him stepped aside, Kamala came back, and chaos ensued

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How to up your photo game during Diwali

Diwali is the holiday of every Instagrammer's dreams.

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

Death confirmation pending DNA tests



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ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi targeted, believed dead in US raid in Syria: Sources

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, is believed dead in a US raid in Syria, officials said.

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US military targeted ISIS leader al-Baghdadi in a raid on Saturday

The US military targeted the leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in a raid in northwest Syria on Saturday, according to a senior US defense official. The CIA assisted in locating the ISIS leader, the official said.

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North Korea says it's running out of patience with US

Described US as making hostile policies and unilateral disarmament demands.

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DNA test reunites half brothers; both were cops in Florida

One's first thought was, "I'm being scammed," but he ended up texting back.

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North Korea says it's running out of patience with US

Described US as making hostile policies and unilateral disarmament demands.

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A custody battle between parents who disagree on the gender of their 7-year-old draws attention of Texas politicians

A Dallas judge has ruled that both parents should have joint custody of a 7-year-old whose gender identity became central to their court battle, which drew attention from politicians across Texas.

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Kurt Cobain's green cardigan was sold for a record-breaking $334,000

Kurt Cobain's vintage, olive-green cardigan is not only legendary, it's now record-breaking.

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Labour Party says Johnson can't be trusted on workers rights

Britain's main opposition party says Prime Minister Boris Johnson can't be trusted to protect workers' rights and environmental standards after a leaked report suggested the government would seek to weaken existing rules after Brexit

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Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.

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Five badass women of the leading Democratic presidential campaigns: No longer 'token women' with seats at the table

Anita Dunn remembers a time in politics when it was almost unheard-of for women to be running political campaigns. Susan Estrich was Michael Dukakis' campaign manager in 1988, but she was an anomaly until 2000, when Dunn and another woman, Gina Glantz, ran the Bill Bradley campaign.

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Bear attacks handler during circus act

Video shows the moment a bear attacked its handler during a circus show in Russia.

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Every year she turns giant pumpkins into celebs. This year, she chose Rudy Giuliani and the Joker

It's enough to raise eyebrows and pop your eyes out.

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Comedian calls out Harvey Weinstein during live show

Harvey Weinstein was out at a New York comedy show when a performer and an audience member confronted him.

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$1.84 million diamond stolen from jewelry fair

Japanese police are investigating a 200 million yen ($1.84 million) diamond allegedly stolen from an international jewelry exhibit near Tokyo

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$1.84 million diamond stolen from jewelry fair

Japanese police are investigating a 200 million yen ($1.84 million) diamond allegedly stolen from an international jewelry exhibit near Tokyo

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The UK has messed up Brexit. Now Boris Johnson is trapped in hell



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Another racehorse dies at Santa Anita Park, raising death toll to 35 since December

C Q Covergirl is the fifth horse to die at Santa Anita this fall and the 35th to die at the famed Southern California racetrack since Dec. 26.

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Another racehorse dies at Santa Anita Park, raising death toll to 35 since December

C Q Covergirl is the fifth horse to die at Santa Anita this fall and the 35th to die at the famed Southern California racetrack since Dec. 26.

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State Department official expected to appear as part of impeachment probe

A State Department official is scheduled to speak before three committees on Saturday in relation to the ongoing impeachment probe.

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Impeachment witness asks federal judge to decide if he is obliged to testify



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No one believed him when he said he hadn't been drinking. Then researchers found his body was producing alcohol

When a man in North Carolina was pulled over on suspicion of driving drunk, police didn't believe him when he said he hadn't had any alcohol.

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Lebanon is at a crossroads between a new start or a return to unrest

Daylight filters through a large gap at the back of an abandoned cinema in central Beirut. The silhouetted figures of protesters gather on the steps to listen to a political talk by Charbel Nahas.

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'It's all quite devastating': Documenting the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice

The Arctic is heating twice as fast as the global average. Sea ice is rapidly shrinking, changing the delicate composition of one of the world's most pristine ecosystems and the traditional way of life that indigenous communities have preserved for hundreds of years.

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K-pop star finishes military service

For over a year and a half, one of the biggest names in K-pop hasn't been releasing any music -- he's been performing military service, which is compulsory for all men in South Korea.

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US sanctions Zimbabwean state security minister

The United States has sanctioned Zimbabwe's state security minister over alleged human rights abuses, just hours after Zimbabwe's government defiantly marked its first Anti-Sanctions public holiday

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US sanctions Zimbabwean state security minister

The United States has sanctioned Zimbabwe's state security minister over alleged human rights abuses, just hours after Zimbabwe's government defiantly marked its first Anti-Sanctions public holiday

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Father of Vietnamese woman believed dead in Essex truck: Smugglers said this was a 'safe route'

Nguyen Thi Phong and Pham Van Thin live in a small house in Nghen, a town in Vietnam's Ha Tinh province. It has a corrugated metal roof, propped up on loose bricks, and a Vietnamese flag flies outside.

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Former VA Secretary David Shulkin speaks out about 'shadow government' under Trump

David Shulkin expressed his concern over the "shadow government" within the Trump administration on ABC News' "The Briefing Room."

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Investigators spread blame in Lion Air crash, but mostly fault Boeing and FAA

The improper design and certification of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, coupled with an overwhelmed flight crew battling a malfunctioning system they could not properly identify, led to the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 in October, according to a report by Indonesian authorities.

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Ahead of Diwali, New Delhi residents fear they'll be choking on smog instead of celebrating

People across India are preparing for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. They're selling colorful lamps, cleaning and decorating homes, and buying clothes for the celebrations.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Amazon is delivering your packages faster, and that's tanking its profits

Amazon is spending heavily to keep growing — and that appears to be making investors nervous.

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China is trying to bring America to its knees, Trump trade adviser says

The US-China trade war is rocking America's manufacturing industry. It's denting profits for major companies like Hasbro and Caterpillar. And farmers are hurting badly.

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Crowds surge up Uluru on eve of climbing ban

If you ban it, they will come. That's the case at Uluru, the sacred red rock in Australia's Northern Territory, where tourists flocked to make a final ascent before a permanent ban on climbing.

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Barr's investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe is now a criminal investigation

Attorney General William Barr's probe into the intelligence and origins of the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation is now a criminal investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Chinese team disqualified for 'extensive cheating' at Military World Games

A Chinese team has been kicked out of its own Military World Games after other countries alerted judges to "extensive cheating" by the hosts.

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SoftBank's stock is having its worst week in nearly three months

SoftBank's stock is having its worst week since early August.

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Trump is about to give Putin another gift

Another critical legacy of the post-Cold War era may be on the verge of biting the dust now that President Donald Trump's administration is planning to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies, which allows member states to conduct unarmed surveillance over one another's territories and helps verify arms control agreements. Watching Trump drive a stake through the heart of this treaty should be quite a pleasant prospect for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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A brush fire in Southern California exploded to over 3,000 acres in just a few hours

A wildfire is burning out of control north of Los Angeles, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes, fire officials said.

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Cage-to-plate: Hanoi's most popular snake restaurant beckons adventurous diners

Hungry parties can order the cobra, but diners with more moderate appetites will probably want to select a smaller snake from Nguyen Van Duc, a popular restaurant in Le Mat -- aka "Snake Village."

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Why would people from the world's second-biggest economy risk their lives to sneak into the UK?

The deaths of 39 Chinese people found in a truck in a UK industrial park this week has sparked horror and revulsion around the world.

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Southeast Asia's tallest skyscraper to open following 1MDB scandal setback

Southeast Asia's tallest skyscraper is set to open its doors more than four years after allegations emerged against the scandal-ridden state fund that first backed its construction.

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A high school athlete ran her personal best but was disqualified for her hijab

After crossing the finish line, a high school athlete's runner's high soon turned into a broken heart.

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Ex-US 'Apprentice' contestant shared allegations of Trump's sexual assault in 2011, court filing states

Summer Zervos, the former "Apprentice" contestant who has accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in 2007, presented evidence Thursday in a new court filing to back up her claims.

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Houston Astros fire executive Brandon Taubman over outburst at reporters

A Houston Astros executive accused of verbally accosting female journalists has been fired, the team said.

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Gaming star Shroud is leaving Twitch for Microsoft's Mixer

Competition between Amazon's livestreaming platform Twitch and Microsoft's Mixer is heating up. Mega Twitch star Shroud announced Thursday he will stream exclusively on Mixer, starting at 8PM ET.

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A hunter was gored by the deer he thought he shot and killed

An experienced Arkansas hunter was found severely injured in the woods Tuesday night, his body riddled with antler puncture wounds. He later died.

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Another round of intentional power shutoffs hits California as frustration grows

California's largest utility started yet another round of intentional power cuts to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires, frustrating residents two weeks after it left nearly 1 million customers in the dark for days.

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Painting stolen by the Nazis before WWII recovered from a New York museum

A painting that has been in a New York museum for decades has been recovered by the FBI because the Nazis stole it from a Jewish family that fled Germany before World War II.

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Trump suggests Kurds relocate as US considers deploying armored vehicles to protect oil fields

President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday that the US military would continue securing oil fields in Syria while also suggesting that America's onetime allies in the fight against ISIS, the Syrian Kurds, consider moving to the region that houses those oil fields, a move that would see them relocate from their traditional homelands to a desert area hundreds of miles away.

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Rose McGowan sues Harvey Weinstein for alleged campaign against her

One of Harvey Weinstein's most vocal accusers has filed suit against him and his former attorneys for allegedly attempting to discredit her rape claim against him.

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Why CEOs are paid so much

There is no shortage of headlines about CEOs getting paid seriously big money. Last week, for instance, it was revealed that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise, bringing his total compensation to nearly $43 million. And this summer Abigail Disney, an heir to the Disney fortune, publicly criticized CEO Bob Iger's $66 million pay package, which is more than 1,000 times the median pay of Disney employees.

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How Trump could be impeached

Democrats are discussing the scope and scale of potential articles of impeachment into President Donald Trump, lawmakers and aides tell CNN.

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Curiosity rover snaps new selfie while conducting a chemistry experiment

In between conducting scientific experiments on Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover paused to take a selfie.

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Rose McGowan sues alleging intimidation by Weinstein, others

Actress Rose McGowan has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Harvey Weinstein and two of his former attorneys conspired to intimidate and silence her before she accused him of rape

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Spain begins exhuming late dictator Gen. Franco's remains

Spain to finally dig up and move dictator Franco*s remains for reburial in private crypt

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As President Trump says, 'where's the whistleblower?'

Since the whistleblower complaint came to light, it’s been rapid-fire witnesses on Capitol Hill -- but the whistleblower has remained largely out of the picture.

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Californians hit with 2nd round of sweeping blackouts

Hundreds of thousands of Californians are without power for the second time in two weeks as dangerously windy weather prompts safety shutdowns

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Without help from US, UN climate fund struggles to meet goal

France is hosting a two-day meeting seeking donations for an international climate fund that's falling short of its target because the U.S. has stopped contributing

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Californians hit with 2nd round of sweeping blackouts

Hundreds of thousands of Californians are without power for the second time in two weeks as dangerously windy weather prompts safety shutdowns

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Without help from US, UN climate fund struggles to meet goal

France is hosting a two-day meeting seeking donations for an international climate fund that's falling short of its target because the U.S. has stopped contributing

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This 24-year-old just became a billionaire overnight

He's 24 years old. He parties with Rihanna and Bella Hadid. He watches basketball games with Yao Ming.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

A single grievance sent protesters to the streets, but wider discontent has kept them there

The demonstrations seemingly began with a single spark. In Chile it was a hike in metro fares. In Lebanon it was a tax on WhatsApp calls. In Hong Kong it was a proposed extradition bill.

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Kim Jong Un says his relationship with Donald Trump is 'special'

Kim Jong Un has praised his "special" relationship with US President Donald Trump, with one of North Korea's most respected diplomats telling state media the two leaders maintain "trust in each other."

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More cities in China to offer 144-hour visas

China has added new cities to its list of places that many foreign tourists can visit with easier-to-obtain short term visas.

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One town's flavor ban seemed to work to cut youth tobacco use

Limiting kids' access to flavored tobacco products like e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and cigars seems to work, according to a new study that looks at two towns that took different approaches to vaping in Massachusetts. That will come as good news to the governments that are adding more restrictions on flavors.

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Chile protests: Presidential apology fails to quell anger as death toll rises to 18

Protesters and police clashed once again in the Chilean capital Wednesday, after an apology from President Sebastian Pinera failed to temper escalating levels of violence on the streets which has so far led to at least 18 deaths.

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Catholic priests in Colorado sexually abused at least 166 children in the past 70 years

At least 166 children were victimized by dozens of Catholic priests in Colorado since 1950, a report released Wednesday says.

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SoftBank shares continue to fall after WeWork bailout

SoftBank shares continued to slide Thursday after the company announced its massive WeWork bailout.

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The skeletons of a woman and child were discovered under the Tower of London's chapel

Archaeologists unearthed two 500-year-old skeletons of a woman and child underneath the Tower of London's chapel, the curator of the Historic Royal Palaces announced.

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Four victim families reach a settlement with Boeing after Lion Air plane crash

Nearly a year after the Lion Air plane crash killed 189 people, four victim families reached a settlement with Boeing, the families' attorney tells CNN Business.

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He revolutionized how millions of people spend money in India. His next target: America

To say that Vijay Shekhar Sharma is ambitious is an understatement. The founder of Paytm, India's largest digital payments company, has already revolutionized the way 400 million people spend money — whether it's buying dinner, paying an electric bill or sending money to a friend.

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The man accused of running Asia's biggest drug trafficking syndicate has been revealed. Here's what needs to happen next

The Sam Gor syndicate and its leader, Tse Chi Lop, stand accused of running what is arguably the biggest drug-trafficking operation in Asia's history.

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Trump's lies on Syria were jaw-dropping

President Donald Trump stood in front of the microphone in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room and strafed the world with a barrage of lies and nonsensical, self-serving claims. We've seen it before, but the spectacle Trump served on Wednesday when he bragged and boasted about his great achievement in Syria was even more grotesque than usual, because he sought to paint what has been a calamity for America's Kurdish friends -- and for US standing in the world -- as a great personal triumph.

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Country singer reveals how she handles husband's infidelity

Country music singer Jana Kramer and her ex-nfl husband Mike Caussin open up about infidelity in their marriage during an interview on ABC's "Tamron Hall Show."

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Mom who went viral speaks out on shocking find that led to her warning to parents of white sons

Mother and writer Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don't pay attention to their online lives, white supremacists will. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.

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Judge directs State Department to hand over Ukraine documents to watchdog group

A federal judge has directed the State Department to begin delivering documents to a watchdog group who requested records related Ukraine.

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2 Giuliani associates to appear before judge in New York

Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, associates of President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, are expected to appear before a judge in the Southern District of New York.

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Appeals court set to hear arguments over Trump's tax returns

A federal appeal panel is poised to hear President Donald Trump's lawyers argue that New York state investigators should not be permitted to see his tax returns

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Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests

The unpopular extradition bill sparked months of chaotic protests.

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Giuliani associates due in court in campaign finance case

Two business associates of Rudy Giuliani are due in a New York City court in their campaign finance case

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Appeals court set to hear arguments over Trump's tax returns

A federal appeal panel is poised to hear President Donald Trump's lawyers argue that New York state investigators should not be permitted to see his tax returns

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Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests

The unpopular extradition bill sparked months of chaotic protests.

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Giuliani associates due in court in campaign finance case

Two business associates of Rudy Giuliani are due in a New York City court in their campaign finance case

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Nearly half of the world's entire wealth is in the hands of millionaires

The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report shows that millionaires own 44% of the total wealth in the world.

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Nearly half of the world's entire wealth is in the hands of millionaires

The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report shows that millionaires own 44% of the total wealth in the world.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

He's the murder suspect whose alleged crime sparked the Hong Kong protests. Now he's free -- but the unrest isn't stopping

Protests in Hong Kong have affected everything from esports and the NBA to arguments about free speech on Australian university campuses and the US-China trade war. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and basketball star Lebron James have all been pulled in.

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Police find body in dumpster believed to be missing Alabama 3-year-old

The girl went missing from Birmingham, Alabama.

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Dramatic deposition rocks Trump's impeachment defense

Democrats may have just unearthed their smoking gun and the quid pro quo in one fell swoop after the most consequential and dramatic turn yet in their impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump.

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Woman gives birth under extreme circumstance

A Texas woman gave birth to a miracle baby by candlelight while a tornado raged outside. Watch "Full Circle" every weeknight at 5pm E.T.

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Bailout could grant disgraced WeWork founder $1.7B golden parachute

SoftBank is bailing out WeWork in a deal that will give the Japanese tech company almost total ownership of the troubled office space startup. It will also give disgraced founder Adam Neumann a chance to walk away with a massive $1.7 billion payout.

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Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are two contrasting faces in the college admissions scam

As Felicity Huffman's time behind bars nears its end, Lori Loughlin's fate for her alleged role in the college admissions scandal is yet to be determined.

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5 explosive lines from Bill Taylor's statement

The top US diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor, testified behind closed doors Tuesday as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry led by House Democrats. In his opening statement, Taylor gave an account of his concern, beginning in August of this year, that the US relationship with Ukraine "was being fundamentally undermined by an irregular, informal channel of U.S. policy-making" led by President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani.

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Elaborate attempt to outsource murder ends in prison time

A Chinese court has sentenced six men over their part in a botched attempt to "outsource" a contract killing through an elaborate chain of intermediaries.

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Zuckerberg heads back to Capitol Hill with Facebook under more scrutiny than ever

A slew of policy changes this week at Facebook show how the social media giant can act decisively on pressing public policy matters — when it chooses to.

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How a dead whale gave new life to the debate over dams in the Pacific Northwest

One image was clear -- a dead orca calf being carried across the ocean by its apparently grief-stricken mother. The calf may well have died from malnutrition. The Southern Resident Killer Whales in its pod are facing a critical shortage of their main food source: fat, juicy salmon.

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Always is taking the female symbol off its packaging to be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary customers

Always sanitary products will remove the Venus symbol, historically used to represent the female sex, from its products to be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary customers.

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You might want to change the time of day you take your blood pressure medicine

You may want to take your blood pressure medicine at bedtime rather than when you get up in the morning, according to a study published Tuesday in the European Heart Journal.

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Chipotle's supply of carne asada is running low

Chipotle is expecting to run out of its popular new meat dish, carne asada, late next month or in early December — but it's not worried, the marinated steak has served its purpose.

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McDonald's shares fall 5% as competition heats up

Growth at McDonald's missed some expectations in the third quarter, suggesting that the chain is feeling the heat from competitors who are getting aggressive on breakfast and plant-based menu items.

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Students wear boxes on their heads during exam to prevent cheating

A school in India has apologized after photos emerged of students wearing cardboard boxes on their heads during an exam to discourage cheating.

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Washington Post: Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister disparaged Ukraine to Trump

President Donald Trump's urging of Ukraine's President to investigate political rivals coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban pushing a disparaging view of the country to Trump, The Washington Post reported on Monday.

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The next House impeachment witness is the most important so far

Back to the text messages!

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Lemon on Trump: Not just unpresidential. It's incoherent

CNN's Don Lemon breaks down the claims made by President Donald Trump concerning the whistleblower and his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Thai King strips 'disloyal' royal consort of titles and military ranks

The King of Thailand has stripped his royal consort of her titles, status, and military ranks for being "disloyal," only three months after she was anointed.

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Prince Charles, Rodrigo Duterte among guests expected at enthronement of Japan's new emperor

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is set to officially proclaim his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred dignitaries from around the world.

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Japan's ancient and mysterious royal regalia

Amid the speeches, customary robes and ancient rituals of the enthronement of Japan's new emperor Naruhito, one might easily overlook the collection of seemingly innocuous items carried in by palace officials.

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Justin Trudeau faces reelection



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PG&E might shut off power across 17 Northern and Central California counties later this week

Less than two weeks after California's largest utility shut off power to hundreds of thousands of customers to help prevent a wildfire, it says it may leave parts of the state in the dark again.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she never stopped working out during pancreatic cancer treatment

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told an audience in California on Monday that even after she was diagnosed for the fourth time with cancer, she never stopped working out, although she couldn't always complete her full routine.

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The real story behind 'The Current War,' about Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse

Yes, children really were hired to collect stray dogs for electrocution experiments to help determine which electric system would power the modern world.

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State Dept. officials comply with House impeachment subpoenas, defying White House

The decision risks professional repercussions, perhaps even legal implications.

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Harry and Meghan opened the door to a side of royal life we don't often see

Every family has their ups and their downs, and Britain's royal family are no exception -- we just don't normally hear about them.

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There are more wealthy Chinese than Americans for the first time

For the first time, there are more rich Chinese than Americans in the top 10%.

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LA evacuations ordered as fire threatens million-dollar homes

A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California, has burned more than 30 acres of brush and is threatening homes on the hillside, city fire officials said Monday.

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These Trump photos posted on private Instagram raise eyebrows

The Wall Street Journal has uncovered photos on a private Instagram page that shows indicted Rudy Giuliani associate, Lev Parnas, with President Donald Trump and members of his family.

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Virus could be the cause of mysterious polio-like illness, study says

Researchers found evidence of what might cause acute flaccid myelitis, known as AFM, a rare polio-like illness that affects children. According to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, a virus seems to be the culprit.

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Singer Maggie Rogers stands up to heckler who told her to 'take her shirt off'

After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a Texas concert on Saturday, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment and shared a message of strength.

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Researchers discover Japanese carrier from the World War II Battle of Midway

A team of deep-sea explorers and historians have discovered a Japanese aircraft carrier that sank during the historic Battle of Midway in World War II.

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Lonely Planet reveals best destinations for 2020

Bhutan, Washington D.C., and Galway, Ireland are just a few of the places Lonely Planet thinks you should go in 2020, and they based much of this year's list on one key detail.

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Man in MAGA hat sprays Trump protesters with bear repellant

A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat blasted anti-Trump protesters on Santa Monica Pier with bear repellent.

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Veteran in hospice got to see his dog one last time

When a veteran was admitted to hospice care last week, he had only one last wish: to say goodbye to his beloved dog, Patch.

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Prosecutors want teens charged as adults in fatal attack at fair

The victim, John Weed, was found lying unconscious on the ground at around on September 20 and was airlifted to a local trauma center, where he died the following day.

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American ambassador defends rules for Chinese diplomats

U.S. ambassador defends plans to require Chinese diplomats to report contacts with some Americans, says Washington considering possible rules for employees of Communist Party-controlled entities

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Search for small plane missing near North Carolina airport

Operations temporarily halted at a busy North Carolina airport after it lost radar contact with an approaching small plane, launching a search by fire and rescue units

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American ambassador defends rules for Chinese diplomats

U.S. ambassador defends plans to require Chinese diplomats to report contacts with some Americans, says Washington considering possible rules for employees of Communist Party-controlled entities

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Search for small plane missing near North Carolina airport

Operations temporarily halted at a busy North Carolina airport after it lost radar contact with an approaching small plane, launching a search by fire and rescue units

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It's another crunch week for Brexit (no, we really mean it this time)



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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Indian students wear boxes on their heads during exam to prevent cheating

A school in India has apologized after photos emerged of students wearing cardboard boxes on their heads during an exam to discourage cheating.

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Kurdish forces evacuate besieged Syrian town as part of Turkey ceasefire



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Kim Jong Un appears to take extreme step against spying

North Korea has blocked windows in several high-rise buildings in Pyongyang in what experts believe is an attempt to crack down on spying. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Prince Harry opens up about tensions with Prince William

In an interview with ITV, Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with his older brother, Prince William, saying the two are on "different paths."

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Video shows man approach 3-year-old on night of abduction

Police have released surveillance video in which a man is seen approaching missing Alabama 3-year-old Kamille McKinney while she played outside her family's housing complex on the night she disappeared.

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Trump must get it together to avoid another disastrous week

Donald Trump is under severe pressure after a disastrous run which saw his impeachment defense shredded by current and ex-officials and, most stunningly, by his own acting White House chief of staff.

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Buckle up -- Canada's election will be a cliffhanger

Nasty. It is not a word associated much with Canada -- except perhaps with the winters here. But during this election campaign, nastiness has been one of the only unifying themes, as parties trade insults and dig up scandals from coast to coast to coast.

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Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit

Bipartisan delegation met Afghan leaders and U.S. military chiefs and troops.

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Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit

Bipartisan delegation met Afghan leaders and U.S. military chiefs and troops.

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Lindsey Graham does not rule out the possibility of Trump impeachment if new evidence emerges

In another sign of the dangerous predicament facing President Donald Trump, his longtime ally Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said in an interview that aired Sunday night that he could not rule out the possibility of impeachment if new evidence emerges.

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MLB umpire Eric Cooper dies at 52; did playoffs 2 weeks ago

Cooper worked the AL Division Series two weeks ago.

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MLB umpire Eric Cooper dies at 52; did playoffs 2 weeks ago

Cooper worked the AL Division Series two weeks ago.

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The teenagers so addicted to cellphones they're going to detox centers

It was 4 a.m. when 16-year-old Yoo Chae-rin realized she had been on her phone for 13 hours. In less than three hours, she had to be up for school.

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2-year-old shot dead in Philadelphia day after 11-month-old shot 4 times

The shooting also injured two adults in North Philadelphia.

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Report: Synagogue massacre led to string of attack plots

ADL says at least 12 white supremacists have been arrested in plots.

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Committee pitches concept to settle all opioid lawsuits

More than 2,000 suits seek to hold drug makers accountable for opioid crisis.

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Report: Synagogue massacre led to string of attack plots

ADL says at least 12 white supremacists have been arrested in plots.

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Committee pitches concept to settle all opioid lawsuits

More than 2,000 suits seek to hold drug makers accountable for opioid crisis.

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Saturday, October 19, 2019

Why some say Mexico already built Trump's wall -- and paid for it

The commander paces in front of a line of troops, preparing them for the day's mission.

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What Turkey wants in Syria

What's behind Turkey's military operation in Syria? Who are the Kurds? And why's it happening now? CNN's Arwa Damon explains.

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US is out of the picture in Syria-Turkey crisis. Putin now owns this mess

As US President Donald Trump hailed the agreement his administration negotiated with the Turks for northern Syria as "a great day for civilization," the Turks quickly dumped cold water over the White House's euphoria, refusing to even call the deal a ceasefire.

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Imran Khan says Prince William should know how much Diana was loved

The last time he met Prince William, Imran Khan was a sporting hero who told the young royal about his hope of winning political office.

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G-7 summit won't be at Trump National Doral Miami resort: Trump

The president wrote on Twitter late Saturday that the 2020 G-7 summit won't be at his Miami resort.

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Trump reverses course and says his Florida resort won't be used for G7 summit

In an abrupt reversal Saturday night, Donald Trump tweeted that his Florida property would not be used for next year's G7 summit after the President fielded backlash from critics this week.

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27-year-old mom dies after going into hospital to have cyst removed

Rosemary Abreu went to have her cyst removed but the procedure turned fatal.

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Bitcoin transactions used to track down a man operating a global child exploitation site

For almost three years, "Welcome To Video" was a covert den for people who traded in clips of children being sexually assaulted.

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Elton John and Taron Egerton's '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' shines at 'Rocketman' screening

Fans at a one-night-only screening of Elton John's biopic "Rocketman" were treated to a magical bonus Thursday night with the legend and the actor who played him performing memorable duets.

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Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Bernie Sanders

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez never hid from the fact that choosing between Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren would be a difficult one as she weighed her 2020 presidential endorsement.

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Egypt unveils discovery of 30 ancient coffins with mummies inside

Egyptian authorities on Saturday revealed the contents of 30 ancient wooden coffins discovered in Luxor and yes, they include mummies.

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11 juicy details from Elton John's new memoir

If you saw "Rocketman," you know that Elton John overcame shyness and a nasty drug problem to become one of the biggest and most enduring pop stars in the world.

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Horse injured in race at Santa Anita; 34th to die at track

A 3-year-old gelding was fatally injured in the fifth race at Santa Anita.

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Man suffers 'grievous' injury after traffic stop, search

Police said the man apparently hit his neck on the ground while being arrested.

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Horse injured in race at Santa Anita; 34th to die at track

A 3-year-old gelding was fatally injured in the fifth race at Santa Anita.

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Man suffers 'grievous' injury after traffic stop, search

Police said the man apparently hit his neck on the ground while being arrested.

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This high school football coach disarmed a student. Then he hugged him.

A high school football and track coach in Portland, Oregon, was celebrated as a hero earlier this year after he disarmed a student with a shotgun.

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Watch Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon reenact a scene from 'Friends'

It's been almost 20 years, but Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston still got it.

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Dumplings without pork? Swine fever is hitting Chinese consumers

African swine fever has ravaged China's pig population, and the country's consumers are feeling the pain. Some are even switching to other meats as the dietary staple becomes unaffordable.

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The 'Joker' stairs might be New York's latest tourist attraction

Are the "Joker" stairs the new "Rocky" stairs? Maybe.

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'Fresh Prince' star Alfonso Ribeiro flaunted his classic moves on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Now this is a story all about how

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Kim Kardashian West asks Texas governor to 'do the right thing' for death row inmate

Kim Kardashian West is joining the fight to save a Texas death row inmate set to be executed next month.

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Halloween's coming so here are 7 movies to scream...uh stream in honor of the holiday

Don't read any further if you frighten easily.

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All Blacks thrash Ireland in seven-try demolition

New Zealand raised the bar once again at this Rugby World Cup by booking its place in the semifinals with a seven-try, 46-14 mauling of Ireland.

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US Rep. Elijah Cummings to lie in state, funeral services set for Baltimore

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, ahead of funeral services at his home church in Baltimore on Friday, Oct. 25.

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Tropical Storm Nestor buffets Florida with storm surge, tornadoes

Tropical Storm Nestor expected to make landfall in Florida today as it brings heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, and possible tornadoes to parts of the Southeast U.S.

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US Rep. Elijah Cummings to lie in state, funeral services set for Baltimore

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, ahead of funeral services at his home church in Baltimore on Friday, Oct. 25.

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Judge halts funeral plans for woman shot at home by officer

A probate court judge has halted a funeral scheduled for Saturday.

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15 dead after Russian dam collapse floods dormitories

Russian emergency officials say at least 15 people are dead after a dam at a Siberian gold mine collapsed and water flooded two workers' dormitories

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15 dead after Russian dam collapse floods dormitories

Russian emergency officials say at least 15 people are dead after a dam at a Siberian gold mine collapsed and water flooded two workers' dormitories

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UK set for knife-edge Brexit deal vote



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Friday, October 18, 2019

Driver who fatally struck 3 siblings is found guilty of reckless homicide

An Indiana woman who failed to stop for a school bus and struck four children with her pickup truck, killing three of them, has been found guilty of reckless homicide.

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Driver who fatally struck 3 siblings is found guilty of reckless homicide

An Indiana woman who failed to stop for a school bus and struck four children with her pickup truck, killing three of them, has been found guilty of reckless homicide.

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Prince estate releases unheard acoustic track

The Prince estate decided to bless fans with unreleased music in honor of the 40th anniversary of the singer's self-titled second album.

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Here's what was inside a 132-year-old time capsule found in Utah

This time capsule has been through a lot.

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Trump is hanging Israel and Netanyahu out to dry

With a single stroke, President Donald Trump has effectively brought a newly resurgent and potent triad—Syria, Russia and Iran—to the very doorstep of their declared enemy, Israel, and given aid and comfort to Israel's longtime and persistent foe, Hezbollah, in Lebanon.

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Secretive Imperial Palace opens its doors

Ethiopia's Imperial Palace has witnessed torture, plotting and the planning of brutal conquests. Now it's been opened to the public by Ethiopia's charismatic leader, Abiy Ahmed, to boost tourism and help the country move on from its turbulent past.

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Boeing pilots messaged about 737 Max issues years before 2 crashes killed 346

In one text, a Boeing pilot said performance of a critical system was "egregious."

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Boeing pilots messaged about 737 Max issues years before 2 crashes killed 346

In one text, a Boeing pilot said performance of a critical system was "egregious."

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Exclusive: Giuliani pushed Trump administration to grant a visa to a Ukrainian official promising dirt on Democrats



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GOP lawmaker on quid pro quo: It's serious and troubling

Following acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's admission that the Trump administration's Ukraine arrangement was a quid pro quo, CNN's Poppy Harlow presses Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL) on his thoughts about impeaching President Donald Trump.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex opens up in emotional interview on the pressures of being a mom in the spotlight

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex gave a rare glimpse into her personal life when she admitted that she has struggled to deal with the repercussions of being a new mother in the spotlight.

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Honduran President's brother found guilty of drug trafficking charges

The brother of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was found guilty of trafficking cocaine Friday, according to the US Department of Justice.

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Tropical Storm Nestor could bring some relief to areas of parched South

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Nestor was inundating portions of the Gulf Coast on Friday night, the National Hurricane Center. That could be good news for inland residents who endured a dry and hot September.

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Mysterious move strips elites of penthouse views

North Korea has blocked windows in several high-rise buildings in Pyongyang in what experts believe is an attempt to crack down on spying. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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A man missing for a week is found alive inside his wrecked car at the bottom of a gully

A Missouri man who'd been missing for a week was found at the bottom of a ravine by a biker.

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Gun battles sweep Culiacan after troops locate Chapo's son

Authorities did not say if El Chapo's son was detained or went free.

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China denies it asked for Morey's firing over HK tweet

China is refuting NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's claim that it demanded the firing of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet supporting anti-government protests in Hong Kong

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Johnson returns to London to drum up support for Brexit deal

After winning support of European Union leaders for his new Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back in London to try to secure backing from the fractious British Parliament

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China denies it asked for Morey's firing over HK tweet

China is refuting NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's claim that it demanded the firing of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet supporting anti-government protests in Hong Kong

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Johnson returns to London to drum up support for Brexit deal

After winning support of European Union leaders for his new Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back in London to try to secure backing from the fractious British Parliament

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Trump likens Turkish attack on Kurds to schoolyard fight

President Donald Trump during a rally in Dallas compared Turkish military offensive against Kurdish controlled territory inside Northern Syria to a schoolyard fight after praising a ceasefire agreed to earlier in the day.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Family found mysteriously living in secret room for 9 years

Man arrested in connection with family of seven living unknown in Dutch farmhouse now sentenced to 14-day detention

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Family found mysteriously living in secret room for 9 years

Man arrested in connection with family of seven living unknown in Dutch farmhouse now sentenced to 14-day detention

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Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman at center of shootout

Mexican security forces engaged in a prolonged shootout with heavily armed suspected cartel members in Sinaloa state Thursday, in an operation that ensnared a son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

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Exercising before breakfast burns more fat, study says

Should you eat before or after exercise in the morning? The debate has raged for years.

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New Zealand: The 'small country at the bottom of the world' that keeps on rising to the top

New Zealander sailor Grant Dalton has a mischievous smile on his face.

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China's economic growth plunges to lowest level since 1992

China's growth dropped to its lowest level in nearly three decades, as the world's second largest economy continues to feel the pain from trade tensions with the United States.

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The story behind that photo of Pelosi, Trump and an angry White House meeting

After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of "melting down," President Donald Trump tweeted a photo to hit back at Pelosi, but that seemed to backfire.

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Former defense secretary roasts Donald Trump: 'I earned my spurs on the battlefield'

The former secretary of defense spoke in New York City on Thursday.

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The story behind that photo of Pelosi, Trump and an angry White House meeting

After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of "melting down," President Donald Trump tweeted a photo to hit back at Pelosi, but that seemed to backfire.

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Trump focuses on House Democrats at Dallas campaign rally

Shortly after stepping behind the podium at a campaign rally in Dallas, President Donald Trump launched into a string of fiery attacks on House Democrats.

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Trump focuses on House Democrats at Dallas campaign rally

Shortly after stepping behind the podium at a campaign rally in Dallas, President Donald Trump launched into a string of fiery attacks on House Democrats.

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Family found isolated at farm may have been held against their will, police say

Dutch police investigating a family that may have lived isolated on a farm for a decade said Thursday it's possible they were held there against their will -- and they're looking at whether "certain religion or philosophy" might have been involved.

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Mulvaney admits quid pro quo, says military aid withheld to get Ukraine to probe Dems

White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney on Thursday acknowledged there was a quid pro quo in the Ukraine affair: military aid for an investigation of Democrats.

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Officer placed on leave after threatening teen skaters at gunpoint

Witnesses said the confrontation began on Saturday night when the plain-clothes officer approached the teenagers and ordered them stop playing loud music.

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Officer placed on leave after threatening teen skaters at gunpoint

Witnesses said the confrontation began on Saturday night when the plain-clothes officer approached the teenagers and ordered them stop playing loud music.

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Inside Mike Pence's 9 hours of negotiations in Ankara

When Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shook hands on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday before boarding separate planes, the view inside the White House was grim.

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India is trying to build the world's biggest facial recognition system

In July, Bhuwan Ribhu received some very good news.

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US delegation to seek a cease-fire with Turkey and Kurds

A senior delegation faces task of pressuring Turkey to accept a cease-fire in Northern Syria after Trump says US has no stake in defending Kurdish allies

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NYC poised to close notorious Rikers jail complex by 2026

New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex will close by 2026 and will be replaced with four smaller jails under a plan before the City Council

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80 injured in third night of Catalonia protests; 33 arrested

Spanish authorities say that 80 people, including 46 police officers, have been injured overnight during the most violent of three nights of rioting over the imprisonment of Catalan separatist leaders

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US delegation to seek a cease-fire with Turkey and Kurds

A senior delegation faces task of pressuring Turkey to accept a cease-fire in Northern Syria after Trump says US has no stake in defending Kurdish allies

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NYC poised to close notorious Rikers jail complex by 2026

New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex will close by 2026 and will be replaced with four smaller jails under a plan before the City Council

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80 injured in third night of Catalonia protests; 33 arrested

Spanish authorities say that 80 people, including 46 police officers, have been injured overnight during the most violent of three nights of rioting over the imprisonment of Catalan separatist leaders

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Kurdish humanitarian groups left to fend for themselves as Northern Syria goes from refuge to frontline

As the first bombs fell on Ras al-Ain, residents of the Kurdish-Syrian village frantically collected treasured possessions and fled their homes. Soon, a 10km long traffic jam snaked south, away from the border with Turkey.

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Why explosives are a game changer in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn of an escalation after a large explosion rocked the city during protests. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Hong Kong protest organizer attacked with hammers and knives

The leader of one of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy groups was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being attacked by a group of men wielding hammers and knives.

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US orders Chinese diplomats to report meetings with state and local officials

Chinese diplomats in the United States will now have to report meetings with state and local officials, as well as visits to educational and research institutions, under new rules introduced by the State Department.

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Benioff: Facebook must be accountable for fake ads

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff tells CNN's Poppy Harlow why lawmakers should abolish Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

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School district reverses transgender-friendly bathroom policy amid death threats

The Pickens County School District had implemented the policy in the wake of the Adams v. School Board of St. Johns County ruling.

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'Barbaric' snares are wiping out Southeast Asia's wild animals

Across Southeast Asia, wild animals are being hunted out of existence to feed growing demand for bushmeat, according to conservationists.

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The ambassador now at the center of the impeachment probe

When Gordon Sondland arrived in Brussels as the US ambassador to the European Union in July 2018, it didn't take long before people were reminded of his American boss.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets a 66% raise

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise in the company's latest fiscal year.

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The most beautiful places in Australia

From jaw-dropping natural formations to modern man-made wonders, Australia fits a whole lot of beauty into one diverse country.

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'Don't be a tough guy': Trump threatened Turkish president on day of invasion

Donald Trump asked Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to slaughter thousands of people.

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Democrats say Trump had a 'meltdown' at White House meeting



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Moody's forecast: Trump will win election in landslide

The financial firm Moody's Analytics predicts that President Trump will win the 2020 election in a landslide due to today's economic conditions.

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Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 74 as thousands are left stranded in the cold without power

The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis has risen to 74 in Japan, as thousands of residents remain without power or water and evening temperatures hover around 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit), according to public broadcaster NHK.

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Family found living in small room, possibly for a decade

Police say a family found in a room on a remote farm in the Netherlands might have been there since 2010.

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A state trooper pulled a man from his car seconds before it was hit by a train

With only seconds to go before a train barreled through, a Utah state trooper pulled an unconscious driver from his car after it got stuck on the tracks.

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It was a handsy presidential debate

Many candidates used hand gestures to bring attention their way or drive a point home during the 2020 CNN and NYT Democratic presidential debate in Ohio. CNN's Jeanne Moos analyzes the effectiveness of the different moves used.

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DC sniper asks Supreme Court to invalidate juvenile life sentences for murders

Lee Boyd Malvo, one of the two "D.C. snipers" whose murderous seven-week rampage terrorized the nation's capital region in 2002, wants a chance at getting his life back.

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DC sniper asks Supreme Court to invalidate juvenile life sentences for murders

Lee Boyd Malvo, one of the two "D.C. snipers" whose murderous seven-week rampage terrorized the nation's capital region in 2002, wants a chance at getting his life back.

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Boris Johnson pushes for Brexit deal ahead of EU summit



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Houston Astros fan beat New York Yankees fan during ALCS while he sat with his mom

The Washington Nationals may have just booked their first trip to the World Series but the heated series between the Astros and Yankees has spilled over into the stands.

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Houston Astros fan beat New York Yankees fan during ALCS while he sat with his mom

The Washington Nationals may have just booked their first trip to the World Series but the heated series between the Astros and Yankees has spilled over into the stands.

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Erdogan says Turkey will 'never declare a ceasefire'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed US calls for a ceasefire in northern Syria and said that he's not worried about American-imposed sanctions, or the advancement of Russian-backed Syrian forces toward the Turkish border.

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LeBron James says he has more pressing issues to focus on than China controversy

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is ready to move on from the China controversy and focus on winning a championship and other things.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

People are reporting sightings of the Tasmanian tiger, thought to be extinct

The Tasmanian tiger, a large striped carnivore, is believed to have gone extinct over 80 years ago -- but newly released Australian government documents show sightings have been reported as recently as two months ago.

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White House scrambles to slow impeachment push as new revelations deepen scandal

The White House is launching a new effort to slow the speeding Democratic impeachment push, but its noncooperation strategy is being constantly thwarted by a daily stream of explosive secrets being spilled behind closed doors on Capitol Hill.

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The Nevada gaming board wants to ban casino mogul Steve Wynn

The Nevada Gaming Control Board wants to strip Steve Wynn of his gaming license, after the casino mogul stepped down as CEO and chairman of Wynn Resorts following the disclosure of sexual harassment and assault allegations against him.

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US demonstrates 'show of force' after Turkish militia gets too close to base

The "show of force" came after Turkish-backed fighters got too close to a U.S. base.

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US demonstrates 'show of force' after Turkish militia gets too close to base

The "show of force" came after Turkish-backed fighters got too close to a U.S. base.

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Here's why Democrats aren't holding an impeachment inquiry vote -- yet

A version of this story first appeared in CNN's Impeachment Watch newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.

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Nationals beat Cardinals, finally make it into World Series

Finally, after 15 frustrating seasons, the Washington Nationals are going to the the baseball mountaintop -- the World Series -- for the very first time.

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The bestselling 'fruit' drinks for kids deemed unhealthy

Americans spent $1.4 billion on the most popular brands of children's fruit drinks and flavored waters last year. Yet according to nutritional guidelines, none of the drinks were healthy.

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Australia expels tourist caught with 22 lb of food, including raw pork, in luggage

Australian border officials kicked a Vietnamese tourist out of the country after they found 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of banned food products in her luggage, including a large amount of raw pork -- amid global concerns over swine fever.

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Archaeologists uncover more than 20 sealed coffins from ancient Egypt

Archaeologists have uncovered a "huge cache" of more than 20 sealed coffins in the city of Luxor, according to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities.

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This video game company made one game for a decade. Now it's ready to make five more

For 10 years, video game company Riot Games has been riding the success of a single title: "League of Legends." Now it's finally gearing up to be more than a one-hit wonder.

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Disney's streaming service will cost this much

Disney announced that its new streaming bundle will cost consumers $12.99 monthly. CNN's Paul La Monica reports.

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Baby rescued after being buried alive

A four-day-old baby girl has been rescued after she was found buried alive in a cemetery in northern India.

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5 key takeaways from the 4th Democratic debate

The 12 candidates opened by discussing impeachment, debated health care, tried to stand out from the pack and Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced the scrutiny of a front-runner.

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Man walks into art gallery and swipes $20,000 Salvador Dali etching

San Francisco police are looking for a man who was caught on surveillance video stealing a $20,000 Salvador Dali etching from an art gallery on Sunday.

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Acting attorney general gunned down in Micronesia

A New York attorney serving as an acting attorney general in the Federated States of Micronesia was gunned down outside her home on Monday, the state confirmed to CNN.

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Brazen thief steals $20,000 Dali artwork in San Francisco

Authorities say a brazen thief stole a Salvador Dali etching valued at $20,000 from a San Francisco gallery, then walked off down the street with the work in his hand

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Northern California man held in quadruple killing

A Northern California man has been arrested on suspicion of killing four people after he showed up at a police station with a body in his car

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K-pop star's death prompts questions

She was one of only a few celebrities to be publicly pro-choice when South Korea legalized abortion this year, was open about her own mental health struggles and insisted women shouldn't have to wear bras if they found them uncomfortable.

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'Abominable' movie pulled in Vietnam

Vietnam's largest cinema chain has pulled a new Dreamworks animated movie from theaters because it features a map asserting Chinese ownership over the South China Sea.

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Monday, October 14, 2019

Before a Fort Worth police officer shot Atatiana Jefferson in her home, relations with the community were already tense

Before a Fort Worth police officer killed a woman in her home on Saturday, the department was already under scrutiny.

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US troops express anger at Trump's Syria policy: 'We betrayed' the Kurds

A wide range of American military personnel and defense officials are expressing a deep sense of frustration and anger at the Trump administration's refusal to support Syrian Kurds facing a Turkish military assault, over half a dozen US military and defense officials have told CNN.

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Is it safe to visit Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kongers have been protesting for more than four months and demonstrations are becoming more violent and disruptive. The city's leaders have maintained Hong Kong is still open for business, but is it still safe to visit?

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'Hamilton' star mourns death of daughter

The star of the Chicago production of "Hamilton," Miguel Cervantes, announced the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Adelaide, from a severe form of childhood epilepsy.

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LeBron James weighs in on the NBA-China dispute

Basketball star LeBron James has finally weighed in on the ongoing NBA-China dispute, criticizing Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey as being misinformed about the situation.

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How to track a typhoon: The forecasters on the front line of extreme weather

Scientist Sandy Song remembers when she first saw the aggressive swirl of the monster storm approaching on satellite images at her office at the Hong Kong Observatory.

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Ronan Farrow says National Enquirer shredded Trump-related documents

According to Ronan Farrow's new book, The National Enquirer's top editor directed staffers to shred documents when the Wall Street Journal called for comment before publishing the first story about the Enquirer's "catch and kill" relationship with Donald Trump.

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Baldwin reacts to violent, fake Trump video

CNN's Brooke Baldwin addresses a disturbing video of a fake President Donald Trump shooting, assaulting and stabbing his critics and the media, which was played at a conference held by a pro-Trump group at his Miami resort, according to footage obtained by The New York Times.

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A woman believed her child died. Then she received an email

A California woman learns her child is alive 30 years after being told he had died shortly after birth. CNN affiliate KMPH has more.

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Family of teen killed in crash with diplomat's wife says apology 'not strong enough'

The family traveled to the U.S. this week in an effort get justice for their son.

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Family of teen killed in crash with diplomat's wife says apology 'not strong enough'

The family traveled to the U.S. this week in an effort get justice for their son.

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Democrats seek to question Trump budget chief in Ukraine impeachment probe

House Democrats are seeking to interview White House budget director Russell Vought on Oct. 25, according to a copy of a letter obtained by ABC News.

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Violent protests erupt in Spain as Catalan leaders given lengthy prison sentences

Catalonia has been pushing to secede from Spain for decades.

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Video of how Panera prepares mac and cheese went viral, then this happened

A TikTok video showed the sped up mac and cheese preparation at Panera.

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Democrats seek to question Trump budget chief in Ukraine impeachment probe

House Democrats are seeking to interview White House budget director Russell Vought on Oct. 25, according to a copy of a letter obtained by ABC News.

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Violent protests erupt in Spain as Catalan leaders given lengthy prison sentences

Catalonia has been pushing to secede from Spain for decades.

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Interstellar comet fits right in with our solar system

It's only the second observed "interloper" to cross into our solar system, but interstellar comet 21/Borisov looks incredibly similar to our own comets based on new observations by astronomers. They're also learning new details about the comet, like the fact that it has a reddish hue, according to a new study.

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Actress vows to get arrested every Friday

Jane Fonda, actress and activist, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss her recent arrest at a climate protest in Washington DC.

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The Booker Prize breaks from the rules and names two winners for 2019

This year's Booker Prize goes against the rules and traditions of the award by naming both Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo as joint winners on Monday.

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'Start Here': US withdrawing troops from Syria and impeachment witness to testify.

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

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WTO body formally OKs US sanctions against EU in Airbus case

The World Trade Organization has formally given the go-ahead for the United States to impose trade sanctions on up to $7.5 billion worth of European Union goods following a ruling that European plane maker Airbus received illegal subsidies

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WTO body formally OKs US sanctions against EU in Airbus case

The World Trade Organization has formally given the go-ahead for the United States to impose trade sanctions on up to $7.5 billion worth of European Union goods following a ruling that European plane maker Airbus received illegal subsidies

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Spanish court convicts Catalan leaders for secession attempt

Spanish court convicts Catalan leaders for secession attempt; likely to inflame supporters

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Spanish court convicts Catalan leaders for secession attempt

Spanish court convicts Catalan leaders for secession attempt; likely to inflame supporters

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Japan looks for missing after typhoon, warns of mudslides

Rescue crews dig through mudslides and search near swollen rivers for those missing after a typhoon caused serious damage in central and northern Japan

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Japan looks for missing after typhoon, warns of mudslides

Rescue crews dig through mudslides and search near swollen rivers for those missing after a typhoon caused serious damage in central and northern Japan

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Spanish court convicts Catalan leaders for secession attempt

Spain's Supreme Court has convicted 12 former Catalan politicians and activists for their roles in a secession bid in 2017

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Spanish court convicts Catalan leaders for secession attempt

Spain's Supreme Court has convicted 12 former Catalan politicians and activists for their roles in a secession bid in 2017

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Xi vows attempts to split China will 'end in crushed bodies and shattered bones'

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned adversaries on Sunday that any attempt to split China will "end in crushed bodies and shattered bones" according to state-media, as anti-government protesters in Hong Kong returned to the streets for a 19th consecutive weekend.

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

A woman wore a bikini so tiny she was arrested

A Taiwanese tourist was arrested and fined for wearing a particularly revealing bikini on the beach at the Philippines' newly reopened resort island of Boracay, local media reported.

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Elementary school teacher banned after collapsing while intoxicated at school

An elementary school teacher in Australia's Queensland state who passed out in class while intoxicated has been banned from teaching for two years.

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Glimmer of hope for Brexit deal as EU and UK promise to 'intensify' talks

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received further encouragement in his attempts at securing a Brexit deal after European Union member states agreed to "intensify" negotiations over the next few days.

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

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