Australia's deadly wildfires are showing no signs of stopping. Here's what you need to know

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'SNL' alum revives iconic character, and Anderson Cooper loses it

'Saturday Night Live' alum Cheri Oteri joins Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen for New Year's Eve and revived her iconic Barbara Walters impression to ring in 2020.

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Video shows terrifying close call on icy road

Dashcam video from the Anchorage Police department shows an incredible close call when a car loses control and nearly hits a tow truck driver.

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He escaped jail and was killed more than 100 years ago while on the run. His remains were just identified

Bones discovered in an Idaho cave in 1979 and 1991 have been identified as the remains of Joseph Henry Loveless, a man who escaped from prison more than a century ago after being arrested for killing his wife.

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Musical panned as '10th circle of hell'

'Cats' the musical bombed with critics and moviegoers. Here's why.

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Across the globe, revelers ring in new decade

From tourist centers to town squares, revelers across the world welcomed the new decade as they rang in the year 2020 Tuesday night.

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Across the globe, revelers ring in new decade

From tourist centers to town squares, revelers across the world welcomed the new decade as they rang in the year 2020 Tuesday night.

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Twin foreign policy crises greet Trump as election year dawns

President Donald Trump is suddenly faced on the first day of election year with hot foreign policy crises with Iran and North Korea that put American lives at risk and could weigh heavily on his own political prospects.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share cute new photo of baby Archie

Prince Harry and wife Meghan have celebrated the new year with an adorable photo of baby Archie having a cuddle with his dad.

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Trump says certain e-cigarette flavors will come off the market

An announcement that will take certain e-cigarette flavors off the US market is coming soon, President Donald Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.

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CNN Travel's 20 best places to visit in 2020

Whether you want to relax on a remote island off the coast of Africa, ride Germany's coolest trains or spot howling monkeys in South America, there is much to explore heading into a new decade in 2020.

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Mom tried to film her daughter's proposal. She got this instead

When it comes to remembering a special moment, sometimes the best way to do it is to catch it on camera. So when Susan Griego's daughter was about to get proposed to, she was ready to capture the surprise.

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Pope Francis smacks woman's hand to free himself from her grip

Pope Francis was happily greeting children and pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Tuesday when he slapped a woman's hand to free himself.

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Mariah Carey's Twitter account appears to have been hacked

Mariah Carey ended 2019 with an unfortunate surprise.

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The right response to cadets' revolting Nazi salute

Good riddance to them and kudos to the governor that canned them all, writes Jill Filipovic, but there's still a serious problem: firing the people who raised their arms in a Nazi salute does not root out any of the potential underlying rot among those in positions of authority that abetted the act.

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TV personality Stacy London introduces girlfriend on Instagram

Former "What Not to Wear" host Stacy London is ending 2019 full of "incredible joy," thanks, she says, to her girlfriend of more than a year.

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Roberts: Americans take democracy for granted

As the country faces unprecedented rancor between the branches of government in the midst of impeachment proceedings, Chief Justice John Roberts urged his fellow federal judges Tuesday to promote confidence in the judiciary and maintain the public's trust.

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The most anticipated buildings set to shape the world in 2020

The past year in architecture has been filled with milestones, from the completion of Africa's tallest building to the opening of Europe's first underwater restaurant. We also watched in horror as Notre Dame burned, gained new "supertall" skyscrapers and lost industry giants like I.M. Pei and César Pelli.

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The 10 artists who transformed music this decade

What would the 2010s be without Beyoncé? Kendrick Lamar? Frank Ocean?

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The 10 biggest sports stars of the decade

As a memorable sporting decade draws to a close, we take stock of the men and women who've set the standard for others to follow, on and off the field.

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Boy, 12, saves great-grandparents when his half brother allegedly stabbed them

A 12-year-old Texas boy saved the lives of his great-grandparents by wresting a knife away during a stabbing attack while driving Sunday.

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China, Iran ministers meet, criticize 'bullying practices'

China's foreign minister has criticized international "bullying practices" in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart

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China investigates respiratory illness outbreak sickening 27

Chinese experts are investigating an outbreak of respiratory illness that some have likened to the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic

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Iraqi mourners try to storm US Embassy after airstrikes

Hundreds of Iraqi mourners are trying to storm the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following deadly U.S. airstrikes that killed 25 fighters from an Iran-backed Shiite militia in Iraq

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China, Iran ministers meet, criticize 'bullying practices'

China's foreign minister has criticized international "bullying practices" in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart

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China investigates respiratory illness outbreak sickening 27

Chinese experts are investigating an outbreak of respiratory illness that some have likened to the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic

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A grim end to a dark political year

A rancorous year is raging to a close in apt fashion, with a prolonged burst of presidential fury, partisan dislocation in Washington and amid warnings that America's very soul is under threat.

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US Army bans soldiers from using TikTok over security worries

The US Army has banned the use of the hugely popular short video app TikTok by its soldiers, calling it a security threat.

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A Kansas officer claimed McDonald's employees wrote a derogatory term on his cup. He made it up, the police chief says

A Kansas police officer who initially claimed McDonald's employees wrote "F*****g pig" on his cup has resigned, the city's police chief said.

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Fan builds hobbit-inspired rental home

A "Lord of the Rings" superfan is building a Hobbit's cozy dream home--a partially underground "Hobbit hole" based on those found dotted throughout the Shire in J.R.R. Tolkein's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" series.

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Watch this thirsty koala guzzle a cyclist's water bottle

A group of cyclists in Adelaide, South Australia were stopped by a very thirsty koala as the country deals with deadly bushfires and record-breaking heat waves.

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Hanukkah stabbings survivor smashed attacker with table

• Opinion: A society at risk of falling apart • What knife-wielding man said to attack survivor • See the moment officers arrest suspect

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Thousands of Australian residents are trapped on a beach as wildfires rage

Thousands of people are trapped on a beach in southeast Australia after fleeing their homes as strong winds brought wildfires and smoke so thick that the morning sky turned dark.

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A massive wind turbine in New York City crashes down onto a car

A recently installed wind turbine came crashing down in a New York City neighborhood, causing a chain reaction on Monday.

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Trump's latest call with Putin raises more questions than it answers

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Democracy has taken a detour this century. Can it get back on track?

Impeachment proceedings against an American president should be a serious democratic exercise aimed at finding the truth. But remarks from both sides of the aisle suggest the process against Donald Trump will be a futile vote along party lines.

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They train 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, chasing million-dollar paydays. Meet China's new breed of e-sports athletes

In the basement of a huge townhouse on the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese men are clustered in front of screens playing computer games 14 hours a day.

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A 12-year-old got a magnifying glass for Christmas -- and set his lawn on fire

A family in Texas found themselves doing damage control on Christmas Day after their 12-year-old son accidentally set their lawn on fire with a magnifying glass.

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Biden's retort to heckler draws applause

At a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden found himself getting repeatedly interrupted by hecklers.

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Judge sidesteps decision over White House immunity while dismissing impeachment witness lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that former Trump national security official Charles Kupperman had filed challenging a House subpoena for him to testify in the impeachment inquiry after the chamber withdrew their subpoena.

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Huawei's sales grew in 2019, but it says next year will be 'difficult'

A top Huawei executive says the Chinese tech company had a strong 2019. But next year promises to be "difficult" as it battles a prolonged American campaign against its business.

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14-year-old disappears on his way to school

A 14-year-old boy in Ohio disappeared on his way to school ten days ago and has not been seen since, the Port Clinton Police Department said.

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Residents concerned after mysterious drones seen flying over northeastern Colorado

The first sighting was on Dec. 17.

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Judge dismisses case involving former Bolton deputy over impeachment testimony

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday brought by a former top deputy to former national security adviser John Bolton regarding testimony in the impeachment probe.

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Chinese scientist who edited genes of twin babies is jailed for 3 years

A Chinese scientist who helped create the world's first gene-edited babies has been sentenced to three years in prison.

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Suspect in Hanukkah celebration stabbings had 'long history of mental illness,' family says

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Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free plane tickets

Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free round-trip domestic air tickets to international tourists next summer -- but there's a catch.

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Tens of thousands of people urged to leave popular tourist areas as fires rage in Australia

Tens of thousands of residents and people on vacation in the picturesque southeastern Australian state of Victoria have been urged to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across the region.

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New Zealand man stabs endangered sea lion in bid to protect partner

A New Zealand man who speared an endangered sea lion says he did it to protect his partner, adding: "It needed a stab. It will live."

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Death toll from typhoon that lashed Philippines over Christmas rises to 47

The death toll from a powerful typhoon that lashed the Philippines over Christmas has risen to 47, with another nine people still missing, authorities said on Monday morning local time

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Japan's Nikkei is ending the year as one of the region's best performing indexes

Japan's benchmark stock index is closing out 2019 as one of the region's best performers.

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Putin and Trump spoke by phone to discuss counter-terrorism efforts, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump by phone Sunday, discussing counter-terrorism efforts and "matters of mutual interest," according to a Kremlin readout of the call.

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Most Brits want to change how the BBC is funded

Bad news for the BBC: The broadcaster is not the United Kingdom's most trusted news source, and two-thirds of Britons want to change how it's funded.

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Washington Post: Giuliani held back channel phone call with Venezuelan President

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer held a back channel phone call with Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro in September 2018, according to The Washington Post, serving as the latest example of the scope of Rudy Giuliani's role in US foreign diplomacy.

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Sue Lyon, actress who at 14 played Kubrick's 'Lolita,' dies

she had been in declining health for some time, and died Thursday.

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Trump's airstrikes are a sensible use of force

Peter Bergen writes that the Trump administration's decision to conduct airstrikes on an Iran-affiliated militia on Sunday demonstrates an emerging Trump doctrine on the use of force.

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Looking back at Trump's Twitter attacks of 2019

The Inside Politics team looked back at President Donald Trump's tweets throughout 2019 and found nearly 100 people that the President attacked on Twitter.

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2 shot dead during filming of music video

The victims were filming a rap video near Berwyn in Harris County when they were "ambushed" by shooters, according to investigators.

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Photographer: I saw the semi and knew I had to run

A semi-truck in crashed into a multi-car pileup on a Texas highway, leaving several injured.

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Synthetic opioids like fentanyl ravaged the US during the last decade. They may do even more damage to Asia in the next

Aroon's eyes rolled back into his head, his breath became fast and labored, and his body started to quiver.

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US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer

Rep. John Lewis of Georgia vows to stay in office while he fights the disease.

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McDonalds's workers rescue woman who mouths 'help me' '

Employees at a California McDonald’s became servers-turned-saviors after coming to the rescue of a woman who indicated she was in danger while at the drive-thru.

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US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer

Rep. John Lewis of Georgia vows to stay in office while he fights the disease.

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Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday.

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1 dead after small plane crashes into Maryland homes, erupts in flames

One person was killed after a small plane crashed into two homes in Lanham, Maryland, on Sunday, officials said.

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Cincinnati Zoo's Walter the warthog has died

One of the Cincinnati Zoo's most beloved animals has died.

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This week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native Americans were killed in largest mass execution in US history

On this week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native American men were killed by the government in the largest mass execution in US history.

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Biden works to clarify claim he wouldn't comply with subpoena in impeachment trial

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Saturday said he would "obey any subpoena" that is sent to him -- his most forceful statement yet to clarify a previous remark that he wouldn't testify in a Senate impeachment trial

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Woman survives 200-feet fall off cliff

A woman survived after falling 200 feet off a cliff in Southern California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said.

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5 were stabbed at a New York residence, police say. A witness said it was the home of a rabbi

Five people were stabbed at a Rockland County residence Saturday night, police said.

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Jim Beam fined in massive bourbon spill that killed fish

Jim Beam has been fined $600,000 for a Kentucky warehouse fire that sent bourbon into nearby waterways and killed fish

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5 stabbed at Hasidic rabbi's house in New York City suburb: Officials

Five people have been stabbed at an Hasidic rabbi's house in the Rockland Country suburb of New York City, authorities say.

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Jim Beam fined in massive bourbon spill that killed fish

Jim Beam has been fined $600,000 for a Kentucky warehouse fire that sent bourbon into nearby waterways and killed fish

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Arrest made in fatal Colorado mall shooting

Shooting was inside a J.C. Penney store at the Town Center at Aurora mall.

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N Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US

North Korea holds conference on how to overcome “harsh trials and difficulties,"

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Inuit-Canadian singer who covered 'Diamonds' dies at 26

Young singer gained attention for her version of Rihanna's “Diamonds” in Inuit.

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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says impeachment will only 'embolden' Trump

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke candidly about her controversial impeachment vote decision, adding she believes impeachment would only "embolden" President Trump.

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Arrest made in fatal Colorado mall shooting

Shooting was inside a J.C. Penney store at the Town Center at Aurora mall.

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N Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US

North Korea holds conference on how to overcome “harsh trials and difficulties,"

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Inuit-Canadian singer who covered 'Diamonds' dies at 26

Young singer gained attention for her version of Rihanna's “Diamonds” in Inuit.

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Iranians honor those who died in protests despite government clampdown

The Iranian government has banned the families of protesters killed during anti-government unrest in November from organizing any kind of funeral service or memorial for their children or loved ones.

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Daughter-in-law of LSU coach among the 5 killed in a small plane crash en route to bowl game

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Model's selfie leaves viewers stunned with how much he and actress mom look alike

Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her model son Damian have stunned followers on Instagram with how much the two look alike. Damian shared a Christmas Day selfie of the duo wearing black beanie hats, winter coats and long, wavy brown locks.

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Governor offers reward after woman mysteriously vanishes from bar

Paighton Laine Houston was last seen leaving the bar with two men about 10:45 p.m., and appeared to do so willingly, police said.

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Cece's Noodles voluntarily recalled for listeria concerns

The egg used in the packaged product may be contaminated by listeria.

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Texas man arrested in stabbing death of his sister

A former University of Texas at San Antonio football player has been arrested.

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Governor offers reward after woman mysteriously vanishes from bar

Paighton Laine Houston was last seen leaving the bar with two men about 10:45 p.m., and appeared to do so willingly, police said.

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Cece's Noodles voluntarily recalled for listeria concerns

The egg used in the packaged product may be contaminated by listeria.

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Texas man arrested in stabbing death of his sister

A former University of Texas at San Antonio football player has been arrested.

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Archeologists in Mexico discovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan palace

A Mayan palace dating back more than 1,000 years was discovered by archeologists in Mexico.

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‘Stay vigilant’ with North Korea despite failure to deliver ‘Christmas gift’: Experts

Christmas ended without provocative gifts, but countries can't stand off-guard.

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Biden reiterates that he won't testify in a Senate impeachment trial

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden reiterated Friday that he would not comply with a subpoena to testify in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, in a new interview with the Des Moines Register's editorial board.

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Olivia Newton-John and numerous Holocaust survivors are recognized in the UK Honours List

Director Sam Mendes and Grease star Olivia Newton-John are among those on the UK's New Year's Honours List announced Friday.

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Music video shoot ends with 2 dead, 6 injured

Two people were killed during an apparent drive-by shooting during the filming of a music video in the Houston area Friday night, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.

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Slander charge against Alec Baldwin dismissed over parking spot dispute

A judge dismissed a slander charge against actor Alec Baldwin in a civil suit stemming from a 2018 parking spot dispute, according to court documents filed Thursday.

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Sharon Osbourne forced assistant to enter burning house to retrieve artwork -- then fired him

Sharon Osbourne has a shocking confession.

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Democracy has taken a detour this century. Can it get back on track?

Impeachment proceedings against an American president should be a serious democratic exercise aimed at finding the truth. But remarks from both sides of the aisle suggest the process against Donald Trump will be a futile vote along party lines.

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Hong Kong protesters demand mainland Chinese traders leave

Police have fought with protesters who marched through a Hong Kong shopping mall demanding mainland Chinese traders leave the territory in a fresh weekend of anti-government tension

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Taliban target Afghan army in country's south, kill 10

An Afghan official says the Taliban have staged a complex bomb and gun attack

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US military base blares false alarm amid N Korea concerns

Officials say a U.S. military base in South Korea accidentally blared an alert siren instead of a bugle call, causing a brief scare just as the U.S. and its allies are monitoring for signs of provocation from North Korea

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Hong Kong protesters demand mainland Chinese traders leave

Police have fought with protesters who marched through a Hong Kong shopping mall demanding mainland Chinese traders leave the territory in a fresh weekend of anti-government tension

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Taliban target Afghan army in country's south, kill 10

An Afghan official says the Taliban have staged a complex bomb and gun attack

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US military base blares false alarm amid N Korea concerns

Officials say a U.S. military base in South Korea accidentally blared an alert siren instead of a bugle call, causing a brief scare just as the U.S. and its allies are monitoring for signs of provocation from North Korea

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2 dead as assailants ambush group that was filming rap video

At least two people are dead after Houston police say unknown assailants ambushed a group that was filming a rap music video on Friday night.

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There are likely no survivors in Hawaii tour helicopter crash. Search resumes for 7th victim

The search is back on for the seventh victim of a tour helicopter that crashed Thursday on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, officials said.

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Amazon, Ring face lawsuit over alleged 'vulnerable' security cameras

Amazon and Ring were slapped with a $5 million proposed class action federal lawsuit Thursday that alleges their camera systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Millions brace for snow and freezing rain across US

A complex winter storm is moving through the central United States, threatening to impact holiday travelers, according to the National Weather Service.

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Family making its own Lamborghini gets a surprise from the factory

What started out as a simple game between a father and son turned into a Christmas surprise of a lifetime from Italian supercar maker Lamborghini for a family from Erie, Colorado.

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Video captures truck losing control at foggy Texas accident scene, leaving 2 hurt

A multi-vehicle pileup in Texas on Friday was partially captured in a dramatic video of an 18-wheel tractor-trailer slamming into the accident scene.

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Extraordinary video moments of the year

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There's a Texas-size area of hot sea water off the coast of New Zealand

In the South Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand, satellite imagery shows a massive area of ocean water at well-above-average temperatures.

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Indians are right to protest against rape, but the fight must start at home

A typical scene unfolds in India: angry crowds flood the streets in a mass outcry after yet another woman or girl falls victim to sexual violence.

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Duchess of Cambridge praises the work of midwives

Photos of the Duchess of Cambridge's visit to a London maternity unit in November were released Friday along with an open letter addressed to midwives in which she praised their "amazing work" of improving "the lives of others."

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Trump caught in Congress' tense standoff

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Woman forced into prostitution shares harrowing details

The smuggling route from Vietnam to the UK is a well-trodden yet dangerous path for those seeking work and a better life. CNN's Scott McLean tracked down two young Vietnamese women who made it to England.

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She's 29, Mexican-American and plans on voting for Trump ... again

CNN's Nick Valencia speaks with one group of Hispanic voters in El Paso, Texas, who are campaigning hard for the reelection of President Donald Trump.

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Teenage boys who witness their peers abusing girls are more likely to bully and fight with others, study says

Teaching young boys to respect their female peers goes a long way -- it may even help prevent violent behaviors, one study reports.

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Frozen LEGO bricks lead to huge discovery

Scientists in England have frozen LEGO blocks to the coldest temperature possible on Earth, and the implications could be big.

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New film explores the life of iconic singer

CNN Films' "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice" tells the story of the music icon. Watch New Year's Day at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff's fiancée talks about her love and his death

Katy Berteau, the fiancée of ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff, thanked people for their support and further explained how he died on his 34th birthday.

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New clues in search for 20-year-old who vanished during couple's hike

Police said they discovered new "items and clues" while searching for a young Oregon woman who vanished while hiking with her boyfriend.

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Airplane crashes in Kazakhstan with 100 people on board

At least seven people have died after a plane carrying 95 passengers and five crew members crashed shortly after takeoff near the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan on Friday morning.

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Death toll rises to 28 and thousands take refuge in Philippines after Christmas Eve typhoon

The number of people confirmed dead since Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines on Christmas Eve has risen to 28, as thousands of people affected by the storm remain in temporary evacuation shelters, authorities said Friday.

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No, Justin Trudeau didn't get Trump edited out of 'Home Alone 2'

President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday night about a matter that had been percolating in pro-Trump media circles all day: the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. editing him out of "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."

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Asian markets mostly rise after China's industrial profits grow

Asian markets mostly rose on Friday after China released solid economic data.

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Recalling US ambassador over gay rights, corruption comments was cowardly move

Corrupt and bigoted leaders worldwide have learned an important lesson from President Donald's Trump administration: They may have a friend in America. And American civil servants have learned a lesson, too: they might not.

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Reddit user receives Secret Santa gift from Bill Gates

A Michigan woman got the Secret Santa gift of a lifetime this Christmas -- an 81-pound package from Bill Gates.

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Trump said he was honored to be in 'Home Alone 2.' The same day, Canadian TV broadcast the movie without his cameo. Here's why.

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump told service members how he was honored to be in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," a movie he described as "one of the biggest" Christmas hits.

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Christmas passes with no 'gift' from N Korea, but US officials are still watching closely

Now that the Christmas holiday has passed without a "gift" from the North Korean regime, US officials are puzzled why Kim Jong Un chose not to conduct a weapons test so far.

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A giant red star is acting weird and scientists think it may be about to explode

A young, bright star has been acting a little erratic lately.

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Opinion: The Trump admin is hiding something

During the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of President Donald Trump's effort to pressure Ukraine into announcing an investigation of the Bidens, the committee issued 71 subpoenas and requests for information. The Trump administration, in response, produced nothing -- not a single piece of paper.

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Ruthless Liverpool goes 13 points clear in EPL with rout of Leicester City

Freshly crowned Club World Cup champion Liverpool took a giant stride towards its first English top flight title in 30 years with a 4-0 Boxing Day rout of closest challenger Leicester City.

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American University of Afghanistan could close next year if federal funding is cut

The American University of Afghanistan is drawing up plans to shut down next year, a casualty of anticipated US government budget slashing of the school's steady stream of funding, three sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.

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Driver repeatedly runs over package

Video shows a delivery driver placing a customer's package in the street and then repeatedly rolls over it before driving away.

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This 10-bedroom mansion in New York was offered for only $50,000, with one catch

A 6,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom Victorian mansion could've been yours for only $50,000, but there was one catch: You had to put together a restoration proposal for the historic property in order to be considered.

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Kim and Kanye give 6-year-old daughter a $65,000 gift

For Christmas, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave their daughter a jacket that Michael Jackson once wore during an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor. HLN's Susan Hendricks explains.

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Afghan official: Suicide bombing kills 6 troops in the north

The attack targeted an army compound in the country's north.

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Israeli lawmaker aims to oust Netanyahu in Likud primary

Israel's Likud party is holding a primary vote to choose its leader.

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Afghan official: Suicide bombing kills 6 troops in the north

The attack targeted an army compound in the country's north.

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Israeli lawmaker aims to oust Netanyahu in Likud primary

Israel's Likud party is holding a primary vote to choose its leader.

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See the horrifying moment a crane collapses onto a boat, spilling fuel

• 600 gallons of oil spilled in waters off Galapagos Islands

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Lindsey Vonn and her fiancé are engaged again. This time she popped the question

Lindsey Vonn has an engagement ring and now her fiancé, NHL star P.K. Subban, has one too.

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This Japanese secret can help you live to 100

CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how Ikigai can help you live to 100.

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ESPN college football reporter dies at 34

ESPN Edward Aschoff died "after a brief illness," but did not offer more details.

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New wife, 26, charged with exploiting husband, 77, for money

A newly married 26-year-old woman has been arrested on charges alleging she tried to cash almost $1 million in checks from her 77-year-old husband's account

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ESPN college football reporter dies at 34

ESPN Edward Aschoff died "after a brief illness," but did not offer more details.

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New wife, 26, charged with exploiting husband, 77, for money

A newly married 26-year-old woman has been arrested on charges alleging she tried to cash almost $1 million in checks from her 77-year-old husband's account

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Christmas in Hong Kong marked by demonstrations and tear gas

Anti-government protesters returned to the streets of Hong Kong over the Christmas holiday, clashing with riot police in malls and busy shopping districts across the semiautonomous Chinese territory.

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Japan's birth rate hits another record low in 2019

Japan's demographic crisis is getting worse, as the fast-graying nation experienced its biggest natural population decline and a record-low birth rate this year, government statistics show.

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200 homes destroyed as forest fires tear through historic Chilean city

At least 200 homes have been destroyed after forest fires swept through a residential area in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve.

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Young people across Asia pushed for change in 2019. Meet five of them

2019 was the year of youth activism. Around the world, students and young adults took matters into their own hands, fighting for social issues like gender equality and climate action.

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What's behind Trump's nonsense on windmills and light bulbs

Did Donald Trump give you a lump of coal for Christmas? The President, after all, is doing everything possible to boost the production of coal, oil and natural gas. Yes, Trump's actions are helping to wreck the planet. But Trump and his cronies, notably Mitch McConnell and Rupert Murdoch, know full well what they are doing, making their actions all the more despicable.

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A security camera captured a police officer in Australia saving a choking baby

The couple was frantic.

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NBA player Nick Young gets engaged on Christmas

NBA player Nick Young hasn't played since 2018 -- but that doesn't mean he isn't winning.

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Kanye West dropped a new album on Christmas and called it -- what else? -- 'Jesus Is Born'

Kanye West is back at it.

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Toronto rapper Bvlly, 24, killed on Christmas Eve

Bvlly, a Toronto-based rapper, was shot and killed early Christmas Eve in what police are calling a homicide.

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Israeli PM evacuated from rally after rocket fired from Gaza

Israel says a rocket from Gaza has been intercepted over its southern territories

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Day after Christmas expected to be a travel nightmare, say experts

If you are traveling the day after Christmas, expect some travel headaches. According to Airlines for America, 2.9 million travelers are expected to fly on Dec. 26 and 27. That exceeds the 2.4 million who travel on U.S. airlines on a normal travel day. Tomorrow will also be the worst time to be on the road according to the American Automobile Association. AAA projects that trips will take twice as long as normal in major U.S. cities. 104 million holiday travelers are estimated to drive to and from their holiday destinations -- the most on record -- from Saturday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan 1. "With kids out of school and many Americans taking extended time off for the holidays, drivers will experience only incremental delays throughout the week. Although congestion will be lighter than normal, knowing when and where major delays will likely happen will help save time and reduce stress this holiday season," said Trevor Reed, a transportation analyst in a post on INRIX’s...

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Israeli PM evacuated from rally after rocket fired from Gaza

Israel says a rocket from Gaza has been intercepted over its southern territories

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Nigerian man dies in ICE custody after sex abuse conviction

A Nigerian man has died in federal immigration custody after he was convicted of a sex offense and assault in Maryland

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6 people injured in helicopter emergency landing in Russia

Russian officials say six people are injured after a passenger helicopter made a rough emergency landing in Siberia on Wednesday morning

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Dozens of homes damaged by wildfire in hills over Chile city

Chile's government has declared an alert over a wildfire that has damaged dozens of homes on the outskirts of the port city of Valparaiso

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Wildfire-ravaged areas of Australia get holiday relief

Areas of Australia that have been ravaged by deadly wildfires experienced have temporary relief, but oppressive conditions are expected to return this weekend

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Nigerian man dies in ICE custody after sex abuse conviction

A Nigerian man has died in federal immigration custody after he was convicted of a sex offense and assault in Maryland

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Ex-Republican congressman says Trump 'unfit for office'

• Analysis: A technical argument is Trump's new line of attack • Opinion: The Trump administration is hiding something

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Brother confessed to killing pregnant sister 'because of family conflict,' police say

A 19-year-old man in Texas confessed to police that he killed his 23-year-old pregnant sister "because of family conflict," police said in a statement.

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Harvey Weinstein cases in LA are being reviewed by district attorney's office

Eight cases against embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein are being reviewed by the

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Christmas traditions around the world

For the millions of Americans who celebrate the Christian holiday of Christmas, the holiday is synonymous with traditions of everything from baking and decorating Christmas cookies to trimming a Christmas tree with heirloom ornaments. Americans go on marathon shopping trips, both in store and online to find that perfect gift while listening to Christmas carols. Stockings are hung and people enjoy Christmas parades, concerts and the classic Christmas films with a glass of eggnog or mug of hot cocoa. Around the world, Christmas traditions vary, but sharing a joyous spirit is a common theme.

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Rudy Giuliani's anti-Soros tirade exposes three uncomfortable truths

Monday evening, as American Jews gathered to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah, news broke of Rudy Giuliani's anti-Semitic tirade against billionaire philanthropist George Soros.

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Nissan stock falls after reports that a top executive is leaving

Shares of Nissan fell 2.6% in Tokyo on Wednesday after several news outlets reported that a top executive would abruptly leave the Japanese automaker.

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Travis Kalanick to step down from Uber's board

Travis Kalanick is finally letting go of the company he helped build.

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While house rehabbers weren't looking, burglars made off with 800 items

Police in St. Louis want to return hundreds of items -- including tools, stained glass panels and generators -- taken in burglaries targeting residential rehabbers.

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A $26M Cimabue masterpiece was found in an elderly woman's kitchen. Now France is blocking its export

France has blocked the export of a long-lost Italian masterpiece, which was found in an elderly woman's kitchen and sold for almost 24.2 million Euros ($26.8 million) at auction earlier this year.

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Baltimore nearing record number of homicides in a year since 1993

Baltimore is 15 homicides away from having the highest rate of slayings the city has ever witnessed in a single year.

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Baltimore nearing record number of homicides in a year since 1993

Baltimore is 15 homicides away from having the highest rate of slayings the city has ever witnessed in a single year.

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Justin Bieber is dropping new music and going on tour in 2020

Justin Bieber just gave a special gift to all his fans -- new music, a tour and a docuseries.

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A family needed to be rescued in Colorado's snowy mountains. Officials say it's a reminder to be prepared for anything

A family stranded in the snowy expanses of the Rockies was found safe on Christmas Eve after going missing for 24 hours.

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How families find joy in seeing a black Santa at Christmas

The first time Vivian Walker met a Santa the same color as she is, she was 41.

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When the quest for freedom goes horribly wrong

Dr. Sayed Mirwais Rohani wanted to heal people, but he died a broken man.

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Rapper DaBaby cited on marijuana charge

Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper DaBaby was given two misdemeanor citations by police in Charlotte on Monday, and the star took to social media to protest his treatment by law enforcement.

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Ed Sheeran says he began his weight loss journey after being fat shamed

Ed Sheeran revealed to losing more than 50 pounds after being trolled, and said he chose not to appear in his first music videos because "I never liked the way I looked."

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Compilation of celebs lip-syncing goes viral

A group of celebrities, including Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian West and Katy Perry, recorded a lip-sync music video for Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

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Venice flood damage to St. Mark's Cathedral totals millions

The flood damage to St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice has been put at 5 million euros

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Russia's most advanced fighter jet crashes, pilot survives

The stealth fighter's pilot bailed out safely.

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Police kill gunman who wounded 2 outside busy Phoenix mall

Police shot and killed a gunman outside a busy Phoenix mall filled with Christmas shoppers, saying he wounded two people during an attempted carjacking

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Russia's most advanced fighter jet crashes, pilot survives

The stealth fighter's pilot bailed out safely.

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Police kill gunman who wounded 2 outside busy Phoenix mall

Police shot and killed a gunman outside a busy Phoenix mall filled with Christmas shoppers, saying he wounded two people during an attempted carjacking

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The invisible man: Text messages reveal former golfer's role in Ukraine scandal

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Internet pokes fun at Trump's war on windmills

• Trump takes another swipe at wind turbines • Fact-check: 5 things Trump got wrong about wind turbines

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How impeachment reflects a post-facts era

The impeachment drama closing out 2019 and ringing in 2020 is emblematic of a year and political era where the value of truth and fact is being eroded.

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Toxic coconut wine kills at least 11 people during Christmas celebrations in the Philippines

At least 11 people have died and hundreds more are being treated for suspected methanol poisoning after drinking locally made coconut wine during Christmas celebrations in the Philippines, according to the state-run Philippine News Agency.

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Children fight off carjacker who tried to steal family car

Police recovered the abandoned SUV a few blocks away from where it was stolen.

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Children fight off carjacker who tried to steal family car

Police recovered the abandoned SUV a few blocks away from where it was stolen.

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New Zealand police call off search for two remaining victims of White Island eruption

New Zealand police have ended the search for two remaining victims still missing after a deadly volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island, also known as Whakaari.

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The invisible man: Text messages reveal former golfer's role in Ukraine scandal

When Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman traveled to Ukraine last winter to help Rudy Giuliani dig up dirt on President Donald Trump's political opponents, they were accompanied by a 44 year-old American named David Correia.

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Asian markets mixed as leaders from China, Japan and South Korea meet

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as Chinese, Japanese and South Korean leaders prepared to meet in China to talk about trade and politics.

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Pentagon identifies US service member killed in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense has identified the US service member killed Monday in Afghanistan as Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Goble, 33, of Washington Township, New Jersey.

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In Asia Pacific the climate crisis is happening now, not in the future

The world's most disaster-prone region felt the harsh reality of the climate crisis in 2019.

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Meghan, Harry and baby Archie release their first Christmas card

Add a Christmas card from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and baby Archie to your holiday joy.

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Schumer pushes for Ukraine documents in Senate trial

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday ramped up his push for the Senate to pursue witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump after newly released emails raised questions about how aid to Ukraine was formally frozen on the same day of Trump's July call with the Eastern European country's leader.

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Colin Kaepernick's Air Force 1 sneakers with a not-so-subtle message sell out online

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FDA approves new drug for migraine sufferers

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of a drug called ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine, which could be a new option for people who can't take or don't respond to migraine medications currently on the market.

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Harry Styles' 'Fine Line' album hits No. 1

Harry Styles has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

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Woman shames would-be porch pirate at neighbor's house

A would-be porch pirate in Glendale, California, was in for a surprise when he tried to steal a package from someone's porch and their neighbor intervened.

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Police spread Christmas cheer by giving out candy instead of tickets

Some drivers in Boise, Idaho, have gotten a jolly surprise after seeing flashing blue lights in their rear-view mirrors: police are giving out candy instead of tickets for some minor offenses.

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Smash and grab: Crime gangs prey on Hong Kong protests

Sellers of luxury goods that are easily peddled by thieves have become targets for armed robbery gangs during the pro-democracy protests that have been gripping Hong Kong

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New construction seen at missile-related site in North Korea

There are fears North Korea may proceed with another missile launch.

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Australia's PM defends climate stance amid wildfire disaster

Australia's embattled Prime Minister defended his government’s climate policy Monday, as authorities warned the wildfires crisis ravaging the country's most populous state could fester for months

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16 inmates killed in latest prison outburst in Honduras

Authorities in Honduras say at least 16 prisoners have died during fighting inside a juvenile detention center

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Syrian state media says Israel is firing missiles into Syria

Syrian state media says the country's air defenses are responding to a missiles attack from inside Israel

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Actor Kevin Costner returns to Iowa to support Buttigieg

“Field of Dreams” actor Kevin Costner returned to Iowa to go to bat for Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg

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Smash and grab: Crime gangs prey on Hong Kong protests

Sellers of luxury goods that are easily peddled by thieves have become targets for armed robbery gangs during the pro-democracy protests that have been gripping Hong Kong

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China cuts some tariffs to boost trade and take heat out of pork prices

China will reduce import tariffs on hundreds of goods next week as it tries to boost trade, shore up its slowing economy and soften the impact of a devastating swine fever epidemic.

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On GPS: Trump's impeachment through the lens of history

Historian Jon Meacham, Harvard Law School Professor Annette Gordon-Reed and CNN Presidential Historian Tim Naftali discuss with Fareed what makes President Trump's impeachment unique to past presidents. Naftali tells Fareed the House withholding the articles of impeachment from the Senate has never happened before in an impeachment crisis because this is the first time control of Congress has been split during an impeachment.

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Holiday stalemate grips Senate impeachment trial

The stalemate over President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial is deepening with both sides in the polarized process lacking an incentive to move forward over the holidays.

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A look back at US-North Korea diplomacy in 2019

Talks between North Korea United States started the year with much promise, but things took a rocky turn in 2019. CNN's Will Ripley looks back.

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North Korea's 'Christmas gift' could be a new anti-US hard-line policy: source

North Korea is planning to adopt a hard-line policy toward the United States that involves taking denuclearization off the table amid perceptions that President Donald Trump is vulnerable politically, a source familiar with the North Korean leadership's current mindset told CNN.

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'Watchman for truth:' Why this Supreme Court Justice's warning from 1945 is still relevant

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

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Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from, where else, space

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir celebrated the first day of Hanukkah in a place with a spectacular view -- space.

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The 2010s in 10 minutes

Relive some of the biggest events from the last decade

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Macao might be China's 'good kid.' But Hong Kong still has the financial clout

Chinese President Xi Jinping's praise of Macao this week stands in stark contrast to Beijing's irritation with the political turmoil in neighboring Hong Kong.

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Asian markets mixed as Hang Seng flirts with milestone

Asian markets were mixed on Monday.

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She won a civil case against her alleged rapist. But Japan's rape laws need an overhaul, campaigners say

A Japanese court ruling in favor of a freelance journalist who publicly accused a high-profile broadcaster of raping her has been hailed as a victory by human rights campaigners -- but they say the country still has a long way to go on fighting sexual assault.

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Banksy unveils 'modified nativity' scene in Bethlehem

Banksy wants people celebrating Christmas to consider what's happening in present-day Bethlehem.

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QVC founder Joseph Segel dies at 88

Joseph Segel, the founder of QVC, died on Saturday, according to a news release from the company that owns the shopping channel. He was 88 years old.

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Bill Cosby's spokesman calls Eddie Murphy a 'Hollywood slave' after SNL appearance

A spokesman for Bill Cosby has fired back at Eddie Murphy after the comedian made jokes at Cosby's expense during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.

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New Zealand's White Island eruption death toll rises to 17

The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption earlier this month has risen to 17 after another person died Sunday, police said.

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Rihanna teases fans about her latest album with a dog bobbing its head

Rihanna teased fans on Instagram on Sunday by posting a video of a dog bobbing its head to the song "Jump Around" by House of Pain -- and dropping a big hint about her upcoming album.

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Australian PM apologizes for family vacation amid wildfires

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologized for family vacation in Hawaii.

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Cyber attack forces airline to cancel flights in Alaska

RavnAir canceled at least a half-dozen flights at the peak of holiday travel.

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Berlin Christmas market that was attacked in 2016 evacuated

Turned out to be a false alarm involving an apparent case of mistaken identity.

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Australian PM apologizes for family vacation amid wildfires

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologized for family vacation in Hawaii.

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Cyber attack forces airline to cancel flights in Alaska

RavnAir canceled at least a half-dozen flights at the peak of holiday travel.

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Pair from Alabama face 9 murder counts in Illinois shooting

A man and woman were charged with killing 3 people in Illinois, authorities said

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30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction

Cartoonist Jim Davis is offering up more than 11,000 “Garfield” comic strips hand-drawn on paper in an auction that will stretch into the coming years

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Trump admin forced to turn over new Ukraine aid documents

The Trump administration has yet to release a single document subpoenaed by Congress during its impeachment inquiry of the President.

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Boeing crew capsule returning to Earth after aborted flight

Its mission was cut short by an improperly set clock on the spacecraft.

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Pair from Alabama face 9 murder counts in Illinois shooting

A man and woman were charged with killing 3 people in Illinois, authorities said

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30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction

Cartoonist Jim Davis is offering up more than 11,000 “Garfield” comic strips hand-drawn on paper in an auction that will stretch into the coming years

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Satellite images of North Korea reveal new work at military site linked to production of ICBMs

Fresh satellite images of North Korea obtained by CNN show new work and the expansion of buildings associated with the production of long-range intercontinental ballistic missile launchers in Pyongsong, North Korea.

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Internet shutdowns used to be rare. They're increasingly becoming the norm in much of the world

At the start of this year, as Zimbabwe cut off internet access across the country following anti-government protests, the internet pressure group Keep It On warned that such "shutdowns must never be allowed to become the new normal."

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Trump signs spending bills, avoiding another holiday shutdown

President Donald Trump signed sweeping spending bills after he left Washington on Friday that allow the government to operate even as they do little to address the national debt, avoiding the dramatics of a shutdown crisis,

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21 killed in bus crash in Guatemala, officials say

At least 21 people were killed Saturday when a bus and truck crashed in Guatemala, the Guatemalan Public Ministry said.

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US train derailed, two cars fall into Potomac River

Two freight cars fell into the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, early Saturday morning when part of a Maryland-bound train derailed, according to a CSX spokesman.

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Almost 100 arrested in MS-13 gang crackdown on Long Island

Authorities in New York have announced a wide-ranging investigation that resulted in criminal charges against 96 MS-13 gang members on Long Island.

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Las Vegas apartment building fire kills 6, injures 13

Six people died and 13 others were injured Saturday morning in an apartment fire in downtown Las Vegas, authorities say.

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Macao might be China's 'good kid.' But Hong Kong still has the financial clout

Chinese President Xi Jinping's praise of Macao this week stands in stark contrast to Beijing's irritation with the political turmoil in neighboring Hong Kong.

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8-year-old is YouTube's highest earner with $26 million

Ryan Kaji, who reviews toys on YouTube, has been named by Forbes as the platform's highest earner in 2019. His channel Ryan's World has 22.9 million subscribers and earned $26 million in 2019.

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To win reelection, Trump needs to zero in on Ohio

Does Ohio still matter in presidential elections? For years, both parties believed that winning the presidential election required winning Ohio. That belief faded for Democrats as Ohio's population growth failed to keep up with that of the rest of the nation, which dropped Ohio's electoral power from 25 votes in 1980 down to just 18 in 2020.

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My Chemical Romance play their first concert in seven years

Welcome back to the Black Parade.

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NASCAR legend dead at 88

Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson, one of NASCAR's earliest star drivers and a legendary figure in the auto racing garage, has died at age 88, according to NASCAR.

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North Korea warns US could 'pay dearly' for human rights criticism

North Korea has warned the United States it "will be made to pay dearly" for any criticism of the country's human rights record, North Korean state news agency said Saturday.

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Harry and Meghan spending 'private family time' in Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been spending "private family time" in Canada, and have been introducing their young son to "the warmth of the Canadian people" spokesperson for the couple confirmed to CNN.

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Trump's 2020 case got a boost this week, except for that one big thing that happened

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US raises legal age to buy cigarettes, vapes to 21

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.

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Former Kentucky Gov. Bevin pardoned a child rapist. One of his reasons: The 9-year-old victim's hymen was intact

In his final days in office, former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin issued hundreds of pardons and commutations to people he said he would not hesitate to welcome as neighbors, co-workers or members of his church.

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Woman said she ran over a 14-year-old because she 'was a Mexican,' police say

An Iowa woman was charged with attempted murder after running over a 14-year-old girl, saying she did so because the teenager "was a Mexican," police said.

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25 Jewish lawmakers call on Trump top adviser to be fired

Twenty-five Jewish Democratic members of Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to remove senior White House adviser Stephen Miller from the administration based on leaked emails that showed he promoted stories from white nationalist and fringe media organizations.

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Pentagon watching North Korea closely amid signs it may conduct another test

North Korea may be preparing to test engines and other components of its missile program, an administration official tells CNN, but senior military commanders said Friday that the US is ready for "whatever" Pyongyang might do.

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White House threatened spending bill veto and potential shutdown over congressional push on Ukraine payments

The White House insisted that House Democrats drop language in the year-end spending bill establishing a specific and quick timeline for deploying appropriated aid to Ukraine or risk a veto, multiple people involved with the talks told CNN.

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After two years, Trump's tax cuts have failed Americans

This month marks the two-year anniversary of President Trump's major legislative accomplishment: his rewrite of the tax code. As we head into the election year, you can bet that taxes and the economy will be topics of debate. President Trump will, no doubt, want voters to give him credit for his tax law, which he promised would lead to more investment, more jobs, higher wages and faster growth.

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A government watchdog said US bomb-sniffing dogs were dying overseas -- and then found even more had died

The US State Department's watchdog agency revealed Friday that it had learned that even more US bomb-sniffing dogs than previously known had died of preventable causes overseas.

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See driver swerve to avoid jackknifing truck

A truck driver recounts the moment he narrowly missed hitting another semitruck on an icy interstate in Wyoming. CNN affiliate KSTU's Lauren Steinbrecher reports.

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Carnival Glory is headed back to New Orleans after colliding with another cruise ship in Mexico

The Carnival cruise ship damaged Friday in a collision with another Carnival vessel is on its way back to its home port in New Orleans, the cruise line said.

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New York is shelling out $3.75 million to help build a hip-hop museum

New York awarded a $3.75 million state grant Thursday to help build The Universal Hip Hop Museum, an archive dedicated to the preservation and celebration of hip-hop history and culture.

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Honduras: at least 18 killed, 16 injured in prison riot

Authorities in Honduras say inmates, some with firearms, rioted at a prison in Honduras on Friday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 16 others

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Colombia orders Uber to halt its operations after lawsuit

Colombia has instructed Uber to stop operating after a lawsuit by a group of taxi drivers that accused the ride-sharing app of unfair business practices

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Trump signs $1.4 trillion spending bill to avert government shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a massive funding bill Friday evening to avert the possibility of a government shutdown in the new year.

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Honduras: at least 18 killed, 16 injured in prison riot

Authorities in Honduras say inmates, some with firearms, rioted at a prison in Honduras on Friday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 16 others

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Colombia orders Uber to halt its operations after lawsuit

Colombia has instructed Uber to stop operating after a lawsuit by a group of taxi drivers that accused the ride-sharing app of unfair business practices

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Trump administration raises legal age to buy tobacco in US to 21

It will soon be illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase vape products and e-cigarettes, as well as more traditional tobacco products.

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Mom strangled to death, baby found alive; friend arrested on kidnapping charge

The suspect was charged with kidnapping and tampering with a corpse.

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Space Force becomes newest military service after Trump signs defense bill

The Space Force is now the nation's newest branch of the military.

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Mom strangled to death, baby found alive; friend arrested on kidnapping charge

The suspect was charged with kidnapping and tampering with a corpse.

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Pickup truck smashes through wall into airport terminal

Surveillance video captured the moment a car smashed through a cement wall into a terminal at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Florida.

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Megan Rapinoe's epic 2019

Megan Rapinoe's 2019 was much more than just playing a huge part in helping the US win a second straight Women's World Cup.

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Singer's yacht destroyed by fire

Marc Anthony's 120-foot yacht in Miami was on fire for two hours before firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.

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A mural supporting black trans women was defaced two days in a row

A mural supporting black trans women near the University of Virginia was crossed out by a pro-gun message twice in two days, the university said.

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Chinese shoppers are spending more at home. Tiffany has big plans to cash in

Tiffany has been playing catch-up in China, and its CEO isn't shy about saying it.

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A single mother was killed in 1981. Her son's youth football coach is now a suspect

Tim Slaten never lost hope that his mother's killer would be caught. But the last person he suspected of committing the crime was his youth football coach.

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Klobuchar to kick off bus tour in Iowa as unpredictability looms on Capitol Hill

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar will be taking on one of the most ambitious Iowa visits of the election cycle Friday.

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Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries

Notre Dame Cathedral kept holding services during two world wars as a beacon of hope amid bloodshed and fear

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Mom convicted in death of 4-year-old who shot himself

A Virginia woman has been convicted of child neglect in the death of her 4-year-old son who shot himself in the head last year

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Klobuchar to kick off bus tour in Iowa as unpredictability looms on Capitol Hill

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar will be taking on one of the most ambitious Iowa visits of the election cycle Friday.

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Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries

Notre Dame Cathedral kept holding services during two world wars as a beacon of hope amid bloodshed and fear

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Mom convicted in death of 4-year-old who shot himself

A Virginia woman has been convicted of child neglect in the death of her 4-year-old son who shot himself in the head last year

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Andrew Bailey is a safe choice to lead the Bank of England in uncertain times

The United Kingdom has picked a safe pair of hands — the country's top financial regulator — to succeed Mark Carney as Bank of England governor as the economy enters uncharted territory after Brexit.

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India extends controls on protests after day of deadly violence

Protesters in India have vowed more civil action against a new citizenship law, even as the Indian government extends sweeping controls on protests and imposes internet shutdowns following deadly country-wide demonstrations.

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Hong Kong police say they froze $9 million meant for protesters

Hong Kong police say they have frozen about $9 million in funds raised by anti-government protesters, and arrested four members of a prominent fundraising group on allegations of money laundering.

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Debate one-liners: Politics, wine caves, and winning

Democratic presidential candidates quip about political records, female representation in government, and something called a wine cave.

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5 takeaways from the last Democratic primary debate of 2019

Seven Democrats vying to unseat President Donald Trump at the ballot box in 2020 took to the smallest debate stage of the cycle yet in Los Angeles Thursday night.

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Chinese government cuts US Democratic Debate feed during Xinjiang discussion

The live feed of the sixth Democratic presidential debate was cut without warning in China Thursday night during a discussion on allegations of human rights abuses in the country's western region of Xinjiang.

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Bloomberg swipes at Warren while unveiling health plan

Bloomberg is rolling out his centrist healthcare plan while slamming Warren for the first time, the first time he's appearing since ABC's investigation

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See Putin's reaction to Trump's impeachment

Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed GOP talking points when discussing President Donald Trump's impeachment.

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Woman claims Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her at 16: Lawsuit

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is facing accusations from dozens of women.

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Woman claims Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her at 16: Lawsuit

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is facing accusations from dozens of women.

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Why North Korea wants nothing to do with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had nothing but praise for "the compatriots in the south" at the start of 2019, speaking of "the united strength of the fellow countrymen."

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Snow squall covers New York in a sudden dusting of snow

Many New Yorkers were caught off-guard Wednesday as a snow squall moved in quickly, covering the city in a sudden cloud and dusting of snow.

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Family finds owl hiding in Christmas tree

A Georgia family got a special holiday surprise last week after finding an owl hiding inside their Christmas tree.

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German Shepherd gets stuck in a tree after chasing a cat

Baby, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, surprises firefighters by getting stuck in a tree in Tracy, California. HLN's Robin Meade has more.

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Iran is testing new uranium enrichment centrifuges, President Hassan Rouhani says

Iran President Hassan Rouhani said his country is working on the development of new, advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges, according to Iranian state-run news agency IRNA, a move that appears to violate the landmark nuclear agreement Tehran signed with world powers in 2015.

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'Cats' leaves behind a memory that's best forgotten

"Cats" isn't quite the unmitigated disaster that some feared -- or perversely hoped -- but it's not good, delivering a mostly incoherent adaptation of the long-running musical. An eclectic roster of stars claw out a few meager moments, but as screen experiences go, this is a memory best forgotten.

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See President Trump's reaction to impeachment

President Trump reacted angrily to impeachment at a Michigan rally and lashed out at Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) by invoking her deceased husband.

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Still confused about how we got here? Watch this.

A whistleblower complaint has led to the third impeachment of a U.S. president. CNN's Tom Foreman explains how it happened.

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Watch snow squall engulf New York City

Many New Yorkers were caught off-guard as a snow squall moved in quickly, covering the city in a sudden cloud and dusting of snow.

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Farmers skeptical of Trump's $50 billion China promise

President Donald Trump says the Chinese will buy $50 billion worth of farm products as part of a phase one deal struck last week, but that would mean China would have to double the amount it bought from US farmers before the trade war started.

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Police make arrest in death of transgender teen in Vancouver, Washington

Police in Vancouver, Washington, said Wednesday a missing teenager was killed by a man after he learned she was transgender.

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Pelosi declines to say when impeachment articles will be delivered to Senate

Pelosi declined to speak on the timing of when Democrats plan to deliver the articles to the Senate.

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Here's why investors are looking at Macao this week

Macao gaming stocks rose in Hong Kong on Thursday after China's central bank raised the amount of money that Macao residents can move into their mainland bank accounts.

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Philippines awaits verdict in 'trial of the decade' over Maguindanao massacre

The Philippines is awaiting a verdict in a mass murder case which rocked the country's political establishment more than a decade ago.

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See Pelosi's stern message to party after impeaching Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave party members who cheered after impeaching President Trump a stern look of disapproval.

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Musharraf's death sentence carries enormous symbolic power

The treason case against Pakistan's former President and army Gen. Pervez Musharraf had languished for so long that it seemed that there would never be a verdict. On Tuesday, six years after the case had been filed, a Special Court in Islamabad finally delivered their verdict and sentenced Pervez Musharraf in absentia to death for high treason.

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Donald Trump becomes 3rd president in US history to be impeached

The Democrat-controlled House has approved articles of impeachment.

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Indian cities deny permits for marches against citizenship law

Police in the Indian capital of New Delhi and the southern city of Bengaluru have denied permission for civil marches set for Thursday, after protests against a controversial new citizenship law turned violent in recent days.

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Appeals court rules against individual mandate, but throws lifeline to Obamacare

A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday threw a lifeline to the ACA, asking a lower court judge to reconsider his decision invalidating the entire law.

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Radio host says he wants 'nice school shooting' to distract from Trump impeachment

Chuck Bonniwell, a talk show host on KNUS in Denver, commented "a nice school shooting" would distract from the impeachment hearings.

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Appeals court rules against individual mandate, but throws lifeline to Obamacare

A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday threw a lifeline to the ACA, asking a lower court judge to reconsider his decision invalidating the entire law.

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Nadler's rebuke brings angry lawmaker back to mic

• GOP lawmaker: Jesus had 'more rights' before crucifixion than Trump

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YouTube burnout is real. Creators are struggling to cope

For eight years, Kati Morton, a mental health expert, has used YouTube to discuss sensitive issues ranging from eating disorders to anxiety. But Morton's own well-being took a hit from the demands of her work on the platform.

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John Legend forgot to tell Chrissy Teigen he invited his fellow 'The Voice' coaches over for a finale dinner

Chrissy Teigen loves to entertain. But when John Legend told her he invited his fellow coaches and contestants from "The Voice" over for a last minute dinner, she hit the roof.

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60-year-old woman struck, killed by falling debris from NYC building facade

A 60-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by debris that fell off a building in Manhattan.

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House poised to impeach Trump as articles come up for vote

The Democrat-controlled body is expected to approve articles of impeachment.

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Researchers think they've found mass grave from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma believe they’ve uncovered a mass grave site from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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Cable man allegedly stabs 83-year-old woman to death in her own home

An 83-year-old woman has allegedly been stabbed to death in her home by a man working for her cable television provider.

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60-year-old woman struck, killed by falling debris from NYC building facade

A 60-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by debris that fell off a building in Manhattan.

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'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actor Brian Tarantina died from effects of multiple drugs, medical examiner says

Brian Tarantina -- who recently played Jackie in Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" -- died of "acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, heroin, diazepam and cocaine," the New York City Medical Examiner's office said.

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Australia swelters on its hottest day ever as wildfires rage

Australia experienced its hottest day on record Tuesday, as devastating wildfires continued to burn across New South Wales (NSW) state, and authorities warned that a heat wave would likely cause temperatures to keep rising.

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New Zealand police say two bodies may never be found after White Island volcano eruption

The bodies of two people missing after a volcano erupted on New Zealand's White Island last week likely washed out to sea and may never be found, police said Wednesday.

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China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier officially enters service

China has officially commissioned its first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, a significant step forward in Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitions for the country to field a world-class navy.

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Cathay Pacific will cut capacity next year as Hong Kong protests continue

Shares of Cathay Pacific opened down 1.6% in Hong Kong on Wednesday after the city's flagship airline recorded yet another dismal month and said it would reduce capacity next year. But the stock reversed direction in mid-morning trade and was last up 0.2%.

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Falling debris kills 60-year-old architect in Manhattan

A 60-year-old woman was struck and killed by falling debris on a midtown Manhattan street Tuesday morning, according to NYPD Spokesperson Ahmed Nasser.

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He smuggled war crimes evidence and begged the US for help. Now Congress is finally acting and set to sanction Syria.

It is a moment nearly six years in the making. A moment he has had to risk his life for time and again. He smuggled photos of war crimes out of Syria to demand that the world, specifically the United States, do something about what was happening in his home country.

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Misty Copeland called out a Russian theater for blackface. Some people are defending the theater

After legendary ballerina Misty Copeland called out the Bolshoi Theatre for its use of blackface in performances, the theatre told Russian state-run media that it would continue the practice despite the criticism.

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'Bombshell' exposes some very ugly truths

There are no heroes in 'Bombshell,' as much as the movie's creators want there to be. The film, about Roger Ailes's alleged systematic harassment of the women at Fox News, has as its main strength a phenomenal female cast, including Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson, Charlize Theron as a practical body double of Megyn Kelly, and Margot Robbie as the fictional Kayla Pospisil, an ambitious young evangelical Christian whose family worships Fox News as much as Jesus Christ.

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Top US diplomat in Ukraine to depart post ahead of Pompeo visit

Bill Taylor's term was temporary, but his departure comes after Trump attacks.

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Mariners told to use 'extreme caution' after Russian spy ship spotted off East Coast

Mariners were told to use "extreme caution" after a Russian spy ship was spotted off the southeast coast of the United States this week, "operating in a unsafe manner."

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Top US diplomat in Ukraine to depart post ahead of Pompeo visit

Bill Taylor's term was temporary, but his departure comes after Trump attacks.

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Trump administration seeks to make more kidneys available for transplants

The Trump administration announced a proposed change to rules it hopes will radically transform the kidney donation system in the United States resulting in 5,000 more organ transplants a year.

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2 wedding crashers are accused of killing a groom outside his own reception, police say

Two brothers have been charged with murder for allegedly killing a groom outside his own wedding reception, according to police in Chino, California.

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Army and Navy investigating this controversial gesture caught on ESPN

The US Military and Naval academies launched internal investigations after cadets and midshipmen were captured on ESPN making a hand gesture that some are interpreting as white nationalist and others are interpreting as innocent.

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Close Trump ally makes impeachment request to him on CNN

Newsmax CEO and close confidant of President Trump Chris Ruddy speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about Trump potentially testifying in a Senate impeachment trial.

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Police were going to beat student. See woman's act that went viral.

Muslims in India continue to protest against the country's new citizenship law, which they believe carries anti-Muslim sentiments. CNN's Sam Kiley reports.

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Watch man's very close bear encounter

A California man and his dog kept their cool when a large black bear approached their car inside Sequoia National Park.

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Beijing calls for Chinese journalists to 'arm their minds' with Xi Jinping Thought

China has issued an updated code of ethics for journalists that calls on reporters to uphold the authority of the Communist Party and be guided by the ideology of President Xi Jinping.

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Babe Ruth's 500th home run baseball bat sold for $1 million

A baseball bat used by legendary player Babe Ruth to hit his 500th career home run has sold at auction for over $1 million.

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Russian spy ship off US coast operating in 'unsafe manner,' officials say

A Russian spy-ship has returned to international waters off the southeastern coast of the United States and is operating in what two US officials told CNN is an "unsafe manner."

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Use of death penalty in US this year was 'near historic lows,' report says

The use of the death penalty across the United States remained near "historic lows" this year, a new report by the Death Penalty Information Center says.

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Woman discovers she's pregnant 9 days before delivery

After suffering two miscarriages, a Tennessee woman thought a full-term pregnancy would not be possible. Then, she became pregnant and found out about it 9 days before delivering her baby.

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Democrats try to make Republicans pay the price in Trump trial

It may be a no-brainer for Senate Republicans to keep President Donald Trump in office -- but it's becoming clear that Democrats mean to make them pay a heavy price for saving the President in his impeachment trial early next year.

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Disparate group of Republican senators worry White House and GOP leaders ahead of impeachment trial

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Autistic teen hadn't spoken a word until she saw Christmas display

The mother of an autistic 13-year-old girl says her daughter had not spoke until she saw an elaborate Christmas display. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.

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Disparate group of Republican senators worry White House and GOP leaders ahead of impeachment trial

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's high-profile push for witnesses to testify in the Senate's expected impeachment trial of President Donald Trump shifted attention and political pressure on Monday to a handful of Republican senators who have worked diligently to avoid the spotlight.

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SpaceX launches satellite that will bring internet to isolated island nations

Thousands of islands dot the Pacific Ocean between Asia's southern coast and Australia, and the people who live on them have stayed mostly isolated from the digital age.

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Asian markets edge up as US-China trade deal inches toward the finish line

Asian stocks moved a little bit higher Tuesday.

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Trump's man in Hungary takes foreign policy in new direction

Like Donald Trump, David Cornstein is a very rich New Yorker. Like Trump, he likes to put on a good show. The two men have been friends for decades and thanks to President Trump, Cornstein is now the US ambassador to Hungary.

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US defense secretary asks Iraqi PM to help prevent Iranian-linked attacks on US troops

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has asked Iraq to help prevent attacks on US personnel that both countries have attributed to groups backed by Iran.

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USOC watchdog to overturn lifetime ban of allegedly abusive figure skating coach

The U.S. Center for SafeSport, the USOC's sexual misconduct watchdog, overturned its lifetime ban of once-celebrated figure skating coach Richard Callaghan.

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NJ lawmakers pass marijuana referendum for 2020 ballot

New Jersey lawmakers passed a ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana

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Michigan couple married 70 years dies minutes apart

A Michigan couple's family members say did everything together.

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Brazil police bust 'macabre' dog-fighting ring in Sao Paulo

Brazilian authorities say dozens were arrested in the country's biggest city.

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Schumer doubles down on demand for live witnesses at Trump impeachment trial

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed his Republican counterpart Mitch McConnell during a conference Monday for taking impeachment trial negotiations public.

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Man who wanted to join ISIS arrested waiting to board ship, authorities say

Elshazly, 22, allegedly arranged to travel by ship to Turkey to join ISIS.

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USOC watchdog to overturn lifetime ban of allegedly abusive figure skating coach

The U.S. Center for SafeSport, the USOC's sexual misconduct watchdog, overturned its lifetime ban of once-celebrated figure skating coach Richard Callaghan.

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NJ lawmakers pass marijuana referendum for 2020 ballot

New Jersey lawmakers passed a ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana

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Snowboarder dies after accidentally triggering an avalanche

A snowboarder was killed after unintentionally triggering an avalanche near a Utah ski resort on Sunday morning.

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'Silicon Valley' star reveals how he got ridiculously fit for Marvel movie

Kumail Nanjiani, the talented comedian, writer and actor who you've possibly seen in HBO's "Silicon Valley" or the film "The Big Sick," is still a talented comedian, writer and actor -- but he now also has muscles. And people have taken note, largely because it's hard to miss when someone posts shirtless photos of their veiny, muscled body on Instagram.

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E-cigarettes increase likelihood of lung disease: Study

A new study released today shows e-cigarette users are 1.3 times as likely to develop lung disease than non-smokers.

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E-cigarettes increase likelihood of lung disease: Study

A new study released today shows e-cigarette users are 1.3 times as likely to develop lung disease than non-smokers.

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Here's what happens when you quit the Chinese military

With around 2 million people in China's armed forces, you might think the story of one person who couldn't take the rigors of military life wouldn't warrant national attention.

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Olympics 2020: National stadium designed by Kengo Kuma opens in Tokyo

Tokyo's new National Stadium was inaugurated Sunday, as Japan continues its countdown to the 2020 Summer Games.

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Miss Nigeria had the best reaction to Jamaica winning the Miss World title and we're all inspired

Miss Nigeria has set a new standard for how we want our friends to react to our successes.

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The man behind Earth Hour wants you to photograph the Great Barrier Reef

Andy Ridley is shivering in a wet T-shirt on the deck of the Dreamtime after coming up from a dive on the outer edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

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Five aides to party-switching House lawmaker resign

Five aides to a Democrat who plans to become a Republican say they're resigning.

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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline

Pyongyang set a year-end deadline to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks.

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Hallmark Channel apologizes for pulling gay wedding ad

Hallmark now plans to reinstate the commercials, which featured 2 women kissing.

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Five aides to party-switching House lawmaker resign

Five aides to a Democrat who plans to become a Republican say they're resigning.

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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline

Pyongyang set a year-end deadline to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks.

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Naval Academy probes possible 'white power' gesture at game

The Naval Academy has appointed an officer to conduct an internal investigation.

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Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters, ending lull

Riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators, ending a lull in protest violence.

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Rescuers search building rubble after Philippines quake

Search and rescue is under way at a building that collapsed in an earthquake.

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Naval Academy probes possible 'white power' gesture at game

The Naval Academy has appointed an officer to conduct an internal investigation.

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Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters, ending lull

Riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators, ending a lull in protest violence.

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Rescuers search building rubble after Philippines quake

Search and rescue is under way at a building that collapsed in an earthquake.

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Democrats call for Mulvaney, Bolton to appear at Senate impeachment trial

Mick Mulvaney and John Bolton are among those who could be subpoenaed.

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Mexico: 50 bodies among remains at farm outside Guadalajara

Prosecutors say they identified 13, all of whom had been listed as missing.

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West Virginia sheriff's deputy shot in face at rural home

Sheriff’s deputy was trying to serve charges on a man at the home, official says

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Bloomberg's sexist remarks fostered company culture that degraded women: Lawsuits

Mike Bloomberg has on repeated occasions faced and fought allegations that he directed crude and sexist comments to women in his office.

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Mexico: 50 bodies among remains at farm outside Guadalajara

Prosecutors say they identified 13, all of whom had been listed as missing.

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West Virginia sheriff's deputy shot in face at rural home

Sheriff’s deputy was trying to serve charges on a man at the home, official says

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Louisiana State University's Joe Burrow wins the Heisman Trophy

Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow became the second player in school history to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy Saturday.

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2020 Democrats urge DNC to change debate qualifications

Nine Democratic presidential candidates signed a letter to Democratic National Committee leaders on Saturday urging the DNC to consider changing the debate qualifications for the January and February presidential primary debates.

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Trump to announce he's pulling thousands of troops from Afghanistan

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to announce a long-anticipated drawdown of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan, a senior administration official confirmed to CNN.

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What could North Korea's 'Christmas gift' to the US be?

We're back in familiar territory. North Korea is again issuing cryptic threats that officials around the world are scrambling to decipher.

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Toxic air, gases hamper search for last 2 volcano victims

A second search of New Zealand's volcanic White Island failed to find the bodies

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Under pressure, Hallmark pulls gay-themed wedding ads

Hallmark Channel pulled ads that featured two brides kissing at the altar.

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Toxic air, gases hamper search for last 2 volcano victims

A second search of New Zealand's volcanic White Island failed to find the bodies

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Johnson's win may deliver Brexit but could risk UK's breakup

Scotland and Northern Ireland now may be drifting permanently away from London.

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Miss USA, Miss America, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe and now Miss World are all black women

For the first time, top beauty pageants -- Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America, Miss Universe and now, Miss World -- have crowned black women as their winners at the same time.

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3 bodies discovered buried at the Alamo in Texas

Three bodies buried in a monk burial room and nave of the Alamo Church have been discovered, according to the Texas General Land Office and the Alamo Mission Archaeological Advisory Committee.

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Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta bring back their iconic 'Grease' characters

For one night, it was 1978 again.

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Thousands of chunky, squirming innkeeper worms washed up beach

A horde of large, fat worms descended upon a central California beach, spooked out of their burrows by a bomb cyclone.

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Thousands of Santa Clauses flood NYC streets. Welcome to SantaCon

It's almost Christmas, and what could that mean besides lots of food, gifts and ... Santas?

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Fortnite reveals exclusive Star Wars trailer in game, but some users can't log in

Fortnite briefly invited gamers into the world of Star Wars on Saturday. The only problem was that many users had trouble logging in to see it.

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Trump plots his defense following the historic rebuke he hopes to foil

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South Carolina voters weigh in on Trump's impeachment

Rep. Joe Cunningham is one of two Democrats among South Carolina's seven US House representatives, and the GOP has recently started targeting the congressman with attack ads regarding President Donald Trump's impeachment.

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India is a world leader in Internet shutdowns

"Dear Customer, As per the Government instructions, the internet services have been temporarily stopped in your area." Internet users in the Indian State of Jammu & Kashmir received this text flash on their phones as an Internet shutdown was imposed across the state on August 4, when Article 370 of the Constitution was abrogated. It was a part of a communication blockade in the state that has still not been lifted.

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Lawyers seek exhumation of cryptocurrency tycoon to check he's really dead

Lawyers representing users of the collapsed Quadriga CX cryptocurrency exchange platform are requesting that Canadian authorities exhume and examine the body of its late founder, Gerald Cotten, to check if the person buried there is really him.

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Miss Jamaica crowned 2019 Miss World

Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World on Saturday.

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Anti-impeachment Democrat is expected to switch parties

A freshman Democrat, who strongly opposes House Democrats' impeachment of President Donald Trump, is expected to switch to the Republican Party and is telling colleagues his intentions, according to a senior Democratic aide.

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UNESCO removes 'anti-Semitic' Belgian carnival from heritage list

A Belgian carnival has been removed from UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list after officials found the "recurrence of racist and anti-Semitic representations" to be incompatible with its principles.

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What tourists don't get about White Island

White Island is the most active volcano in New Zealand. It is also a tourist volcano.

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Her father was called 'the most dangerous racist in America.' She wants a different legacy for her sons

Peggy Wallace Kennedy was 8 years old when she got her first glimpse of the troubling future that awaited her.

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Access to Trump's calls with foreign leaders tightens

President Donald Trump's senior aides have further restricted the number of administration officials allowed to listen to the President's phone calls with foreign leaders since his July 25 call with Ukraine's President was revealed and became the centerpiece of the impeachment inquiry, according to multiple White House sources in a new CNN report.

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Colin Firth and his wife announce their separation

British actor Colin Firth and his Italian wife Livia have separated after 22 years of marriage, according to the couple's publicists.

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Runner who slapped reporter's backside on air now faces charges

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China welcomes preliminary deal in trade war it blames on US

China is putting a positive face on an agreement to start dialing down a trade war that it blames the U.S. for starting

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China welcomes preliminary deal in trade war it blames on US

China is putting a positive face on an agreement to start dialing down a trade war that it blames the U.S. for starting

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North Korea says it conducted another 'crucial test' at missile site

North Korean state media has reported that "another crucial test" was successfully conducted at the country's Sohae Satellite Launching Ground late Friday.

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Man videotaped slapping reporter's rear on live TV charged

A Georgia man who was videotaped slapping a female reporter's rear on live TV has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery

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Explosion in south Nepal town kills 3, injures another 3

An explosion at a house in a southern Nepal town has killed three people including the owner, his son and a police officer who responded to the call about the device

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Starbucks apologizes after 2 sheriff's deputies say servers ignored them

The Riverside County, California, sheriff’s department claims that two of its deputies were refused service at a Starbucks location on Thursday night.

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Man videotaped slapping reporter's rear on live TV charged

A Georgia man who was videotaped slapping a female reporter's rear on live TV has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery

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Explosion in south Nepal town kills 3, injures another 3

An explosion at a house in a southern Nepal town has killed three people including the owner, his son and a police officer who responded to the call about the device

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Michael Jordan's high school basketball coach, Clifton 'Pop' Herring, dead at 67

Clifton "Pop" Herring, who coached basketball superstar Michael Jordan in high school, died this week, according to his daughter Paquita Yarborough.

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Pete Buttigieg releases list of 113 bundlers for his campaign

Pete Buttigieg releases list of 113 bundlers for his campaign

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Pete Buttigieg releases list of 113 bundlers for his campaign

Pete Buttigieg releases list of 113 bundlers for his campaign

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Fmr. UN official: Aung San Suu Kyi defense is 'farcical'

Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein condemns Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi as complicit in the atrocities committed upon the Rohingya

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Former Breitbart Editor: Stephen Miller is a white supremacist. I know, I was one too.

She was already a racist when she took a publishing job in Washington, DC. But when she became a reporter for Breitbart News, Katie McHugh says she was taken to new depths of hate with the help of Stephen Miller.

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Sally Field arrested at Jane Fonda's climate protest

Sally Field was the latest star to join Jane Fonda's weekly climate protests. She left Friday's rainy demonstration in front of the Capitol in plastic cable tie handcuffs.

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Nicki Minaj pays tribute to Juice WRLD in touching speech

Nicki Minaj paid tribute to Juice WRLD and couldn't help but get emotional.

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