CDC warns Americans not to travel to Mexico as airlines see increased demand

The CDC is out with a warning for Americans not to travel to Mexico. This comes as U.S. carriers add nonstop flights to Mexico because of the increase in demand.

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Afghan major who helped save US pilot begs Pentagon to 'keep their word' to protect family

Mohammed Naiem Asadi and his wife, Rahima, haven't slept well in days. They are too nervous to eat much. They are trying to keep their fear in check for their 4-year-old daughter. But their bodies sometimes betray them.

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Republicans attack, Democrats defend Biden’s outspoken pick for OMB director

President-elect Joe Biden's choice of Neera Tanden for OMB director upsets Republicans as Democrats rally to her historic nomination's defense.

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Republicans attack, Democrats defend Biden’s outspoken pick for OMB director

President-elect Joe Biden's choice of Neera Tanden for OMB director upsets Republicans as Democrats rally to her historic nomination's defense.

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UK doctor can't exclude sex assault of dead teen in Malaysia

A French-Irish teen was found dead last year near a Malaysian jungle resort.

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Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved

Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year

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Merriam-Webster's top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic

If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would it be

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Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved

Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year

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Merriam-Webster's top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic

If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would it be

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A leaderless America slips deep into a grim pandemic winter

America is sliding into a winter limbo of alarming spikes in Covid-19 cases and deepening economic pain while an apathetic lame duck White House and a deadlocked Congress provide no political leadership.

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How Trump is trying to confuse the public about the election outcome

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California governor denies parole for Manson family member for the fourth time

Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower convicted in a 1969 killing spree, was denied parole for a fourth time in four years on Friday.

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Cher helps rescue the 'world's loneliest elephant' after decades in captivity

A 36-year-old overweight Asian elephant, who has spent much of his life languishing alone in captivity, is on his way to a sanctuary in Cambodia -- thanks in part to the efforts of American pop star Cher.

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NFL fines two teams, investigating two others over COVID-19 violations

The NFL cracked down on teams this weekend for allegedly violating the league's coronavirus related policies.

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Kim Jong Un is cutting off his economic lifeline, China, to stave off Covid-19

Kim Jong Un appears to have kicked North Korea's pandemic prevention plan into overdrive, further tightening the country's nearly impassible borders, cutting off nearly all trade with China and even allegedly executing a customs officials for failing to handle imported goods appropriately.

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'Everyday was terrible': 64-year-old Hong Kong protester on detainment

CNN's Ivan Watson talks with 64-year-old Alexandra Wong, affectionately nicknamed 'Grandma Wong', who was a striking figure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement before she was detained for 14 months in mainland China.

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Man fatally shoots teenager for playing loud music

A man in Oregon fatally shot a teenager Thanksgiving week after getting upset that the 19-year-old was playing music loudly in the parking lot of an inn that the two were staying at, police said.

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Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team

President-elect Joe Biden will have an all-female communications team at his White House, led by campaign communications director Kate Bedingfield

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Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team

President-elect Joe Biden will have an all-female communications team at his White House, led by campaign communications director Kate Bedingfield

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Covid-19 is killing Americans at a staggering rate

As millions of Americans head home after Thanksgiving, the coronavirus could be hitching a ride -- threatening to plant seeds of infection across the country as the US on Sunday topped more than 100,000 new cases for the 27th consecutive day.

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Secret warehouse parties get shut down

Even as cases and hospitalizations spike across the country, police are seeing a spate of crowded underground parties -- in violation of local coronavirus guidelines. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports these parties are getting shut down.

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Cher sings to 'the world's loneliest elephant'

Kaavan the elephant had languished in a zoo in Pakistan for decades. But thanks to Cher and a social media campaign, he's on his way to a new home in Cambodia.

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Joe Biden twists ankle while playing with his dog, Major

President-elect Joe Biden will be examined by an orthopedist after twisting his ankle while playing with his dog, Major, his office told CNN. The Bidens adopted the German Shepherd in November 2018. CNN's MJ Lee has more.

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40 endangered sea turtles were brought to Florida to warm up after suffering from 'cold stunning'

Forty critically endangered sea turtles were brought to Florida after suffering from "cold stunning" off the coast of Massachusetts.

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What newly elected Republican women had to say about the future of their party

In the wake of a record number of Republican women winning seats in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts.

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Most Shazamed song of all time revealed

"Dance Monkey" by Tones and I has become the most popular song on Shazam, according to Guinness World Records.

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Trump admits 'it's hard to get to the Supreme Court'

CNN's Amara Walker and Carl Bernstein discuss President Trump's admission during a Fox News interview that "it's hard" to get cases to the Supreme Court and how Trump's continued legal challenges could undermine future election processes.

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Police: DC officer killed by wife in apparent murder-suicide

Maryland woman fatally shot her police officer husband, then herself, cops say.

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Police: Man killed dad's cat with frying pan on Thanksgiving

He was out on bail following an arrest on charges he stole his mother’s car.

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Pennsylvania high court rejects lawsuit challenging election

Court threw out lower court order blocking certification of dozens of contests.

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Airlines get jump on preparations to transport COVID-19 vaccine

American Airlines said it has started conducting trial flights to test its process of shipping vaccines.

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Iowa GOP congressional candidate holds lead after recount

The race will help determine the size of Democrats’ majority in the House.

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Police: DC officer killed by wife in apparent murder-suicide

Maryland woman fatally shot her police officer husband, then herself, cops say.

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Biden's cabinet picks send a clear message

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Former top cybersecurity official says Trump firing by tweet was 'not how I wanted to go out'

Christopher Krebs, the former top cybersecurity official, said President Donald Trump's decision to unceremoniously fire him via tweet last week was "not how I wanted to go out."

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Washington Post: White House Budget office moving to reclassify key roles under Trump executive order

Following an executive order President Donald Trump signed last month, the Office of Management and Budget is moving to reclassify 88% of its workforce into a new job classification that would give the federal government more flexibility to fire these employees without going through a lengthy appeals process, The Washington Post reported Friday.

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Justice Department rushing to expand execution methods like firing squads for federal death row inmates

The Justice Department has rushed to change the rules around federal death penalties as they expedite a slew of scheduled executions in the final days of the Trump administration, including expanding possible execution methods to include electrocution and death by firing squad.

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Black Friday looks very different this year. Here's why analysts are optimistic

Black Friday shopping isn't the same this year with the ongoing pandemic and recession. Traditional brick-and-mortar stores saw a 52% drop in Black Friday traffic compared to last year, according to a report from Sensormatic Solutions.

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Man receives racist letter over Black Santa decoration -- and neighbors have his back

Chris Kennedy's Christmas display features a seven-foot Black Santa that stands tall in his yard along with a Christmas tree and a large shining sign that reads "Joy."

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Ex-Trump campaign aide sues over Russia probe surveillance

He was the target of a secret surveillance warrant during the FBI investigation.

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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

Iran’s supreme leader is calling for “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program

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Hundreds protest outside Israelí leader's Jerusalem home

Protesters gather, pressing ahead with a campaign demanding his resignation.

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Clashes with cleric's supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq

A firebrand Iraqi cleric's supporters shot dead 5 people in overnight clashes.

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49ers not allowed to play in stadium under new COVID-19 restrictions

The San Francisco 49ers will not be allowed to practice or play in their stadium under new restrictions that prohibit contact sports for the next three weeks.

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Ex-Trump campaign aide sues over Russia probe surveillance

He was the target of a secret surveillance warrant during the FBI investigation.

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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

Iran’s supreme leader is calling for “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program

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Hundreds protest outside Israelí leader's Jerusalem home

Protesters gather, pressing ahead with a campaign demanding his resignation.

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Clashes with cleric's supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq

A firebrand Iraqi cleric's supporters shot dead 5 people in overnight clashes.

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Nurse: Reach out to the frontline workers in your life

Alison Johnson, a registered nurse and director of the critical care unit at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee, explains the impact a pandemic makes on hospitals. She tells CNN's Boris Sanchez the mental health toll is as real as coronavirus. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK.

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'God kept me here for my boys': Dad reflects on Covid-19 fight

After Covid-19 infected everyone in their family, Charles and Kirstin Johnson-Nixon are now on a mission to spread awareness about the devastating effects of the disease. CNN's Adrienne Broaddus reports.

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Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoning

A group of Black firefighters in a North Carolina city has filed a grievance citing racism and discrimination they have endured for more than 30 years

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Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights

As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage even before his boss, President Barack Obama

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Heavy rain ongoing on Gulf Coast as storm aims for Northeast next week

The system will bring up to 2 inches of rain to the Northeast.

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Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoning

A group of Black firefighters in a North Carolina city has filed a grievance citing racism and discrimination they have endured for more than 30 years

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Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights

As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage even before his boss, President Barack Obama

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Heavy rain ongoing on Gulf Coast as storm aims for Northeast next week

The system will bring up to 2 inches of rain to the Northeast.

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Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region under intense bombardment

The capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, Mekelle, is under fierce bombardment, a humanitarian source on the ground and eyewitnesses who have fled the city told CNN on Saturday.

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Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46

Tony Hsieh, retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos

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1 dead, 1 injured in Sacramento Black Friday mall shooting

Police say a shooting at a Sacramento mall on Black Friday has killed one person and left another with life-threatening wounds

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Women-led protests against police violence planned in Poland

Women’s rights activists who have led weeks of protests over a restrictive abortion ruling in Poland are calling on people to join nationwide demonstrations against police violence

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Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46

Tony Hsieh, retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos

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1 dead, 1 injured in Sacramento Black Friday mall shooting

Police say a shooting at a Sacramento mall on Black Friday has killed one person and left another with life-threatening wounds

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Women-led protests against police violence planned in Poland

Women’s rights activists who have led weeks of protests over a restrictive abortion ruling in Poland are calling on people to join nationwide demonstrations against police violence

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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge after top nuclear scientist apparently assassinated

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has vowed revenge and to continue the country's "scientific" activities after the apparent assassination of the country's chief nuclear scientist, as top Iranian officials pile blame on Israel over the killing.

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Ten years on from humiliating Real Madrid 5-0, Barcelona is a club in turmoil

As Gerard Pique broke away from the mass of Barcelona players and staff embracing each other and cheering, he looked up to the stands around him at Camp Nou. Grinning, the defender raised his right arm to the thousands of jubilant Catalans, his palm open and five fingers outstretched.

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Europe's ski resorts are facing the 'season from hell'

Skiers and snowboarders across Europe are experiencing a roller coaster ride as doubts build over when the mountains might open for sport this winter.

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Why China's Communist Party isn't celebrating a major poverty milestone

Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a major milestone this week in his five-year long fight to end absolute poverty across the country -- but it doesn't appear that he's celebrating yet.

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Thanksgiving vandals spray 'Land back' on US statues

Statues of three United States Presidents, a "Pioneers Statue" and numerous store fronts were targeted by vandals on Thanksgiving, with "land back" graffitied on some of the property.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Prominent Iranian nuclear scientist killed in apparent assassination

"Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist," Iran's foreign minister said.

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Plan released to reduce massive wildfires in US West

U.S. officials have released a plan for removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the U.S. West to stop devastating wildfires on land used for cattle ranching, recreation and habitat for imperiled sage grouse

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Prominent Iranian nuclear scientist killed in apparent assassination

"Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist," Iran's foreign minister said.

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Plan released to reduce massive wildfires in US West

U.S. officials have released a plan for removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the U.S. West to stop devastating wildfires on land used for cattle ranching, recreation and habitat for imperiled sage grouse

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Pope backs Argentine women's opposition to abortion bill

Pope Francis is encouraging Argentine women who are protesting a proposed new law to legalize abortion, saying the protection of life is above all a matter of human ethics

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Families of 6 Americans convicted in Venezuela cry foul

The 6 oil executives have been detained for 3 years.

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UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants

Britain plans to create a new watchdog to police big tech companies including Google and Facebook to counter their market dominance and prevent them from exploiting consumers and small businesses

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Pope backs Argentine women's opposition to abortion bill

Pope Francis is encouraging Argentine women who are protesting a proposed new law to legalize abortion, saying the protection of life is above all a matter of human ethics

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Rabbi attacked at knifepoint by woman assailant in Vienna

The woman ripped the skullcap from his head and yelled an anti-Semitic threat.

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Trump's continued rhetoric over election hampers recovery as Americans face heightened economic and health fears

President Donald Trump finally confirmed Thursday that he will vacate the White House in January after weeks of plunging America into a dark period of uncertainty—where the fate of democracy sometimes seemed to be hanging by a thread—but he largely ignored the mounting challenges his successor is facing as he exits.

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Asian stocks fall amid unease about vaccine development

Questions about the effectiveness of one vaccine weighed on investor optimism.

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Asian stocks fall amid unease about vaccine development

Questions about the effectiveness of one vaccine weighed on investor optimism.

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Hong Kong protester jailed for throwing eggs as city's judiciary comes under pressure

A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 21 months for throwing eggs at a police station, the latest tough sentence handed down by a Hong Kong court as the authorities move to clamp down on political dissent in the Chinese territory.

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UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants

To prevent Google and Facebook from exploiting consumers and small businesses.

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Asia Today: South Korea cases stay above 500 for 2nd day

The country’s prime minister is urging the public to stay home to contain virus.

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'Why now?' Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia

No country has been involved in Somalia’s future as much as the United States.

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Fire in Indian hospital kills 5 coronavirus patients

Fire in a hospital treating coronavirus patients killed at least 5, injured 28.

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Venezuela judge convicts 6 American oil execs, orders prison

Judge found them guilty of corruption charges and sentenced them to prison.

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UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants

To prevent Google and Facebook from exploiting consumers and small businesses.

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Asia Today: South Korea cases stay above 500 for 2nd day

The country’s prime minister is urging the public to stay home to contain virus.

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'Why now?' Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia

No country has been involved in Somalia’s future as much as the United States.

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Fire in Indian hospital kills 5 coronavirus patients

Fire in a hospital treating coronavirus patients killed at least 5, injured 28.

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Trump says he'll leave office if Electoral College votes for Biden

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden but made clear he's not prepared to concede.

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Cooper reflects on cooking 'Sunday Gravy' with Anthony Bourdain

CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on inviting Anthony Bourdain into his kitchen to cook a classic New Jersey dish, "Sunday Gravy." Anderson Cooper Full Circle will be back tomorrow on Friday, November 27 at 6p E.T.

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French police officers suspended after a video emerges of them beating a Black man

Several French police officers were suspended Thursday after a video emerged of them beating a Black man in Paris.

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In posthumous message, Alex Trebek asks viewers to 'be thankful' and 'keep the faith'

Alex Trebek, the late host of the long-running game show "Jeopardy!," had a Thanksgiving message for viewers, urging them to "be thankful" and "keep the faith."

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No quarantine necessary: What it's like to visit the Maldives right now

I'm sitting on a lounger at a Maldivian resort's overwater restaurant taking in views of the glimmering Arabian Sea, but I feel uneasy.

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Australia's Bega Cheese buys Lion Dairy from Kirin

Japanese beverage giant Kirin has finally offloaded its Australian dairy business, months after it was forced to scrap a bigger deal because of geopolitical tensions with China.

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Supreme Court rules against NY coronavirus restrictions

As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court has temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus

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Supreme Court rules against NY coronavirus restrictions

As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court has temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus

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In Trump and Biden, reality and fantasy collide on Thanksgiving

Coronavirus infections are skyrocketing. Unemployment is rising. Food lines are getting longer. And President Donald Trump is tweeting.

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Trump announces pardon for Michael Flynn in tweet

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Stunning video captures F-35 jet drop mock bomb at 10,500 feet in 42 seconds

A US Air Force F-35 jet conducted a successful test drop of a mock nuclear bomb while traveling at greater than the speed of sound.

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The reason we know it's about to get better

Is it morning in America yet? Not quite. But there's change in the air, and millions of Americans must surely be experiencing the unmistakable feeling that even if the worst is not over, it soon will be.

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Hear Biden's message to those who've lost loved ones

President-elect Joe Biden got personal delivering a Thanksgiving message to the nation from Wilmington, Delaware, as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving and coronavirus cases continue to spike.

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South Korean leader of online sexual blackmail ring sentenced to 40 years

The South Korean leader of an online sexual blackmail ring that targeted minors and young women was sentenced to 40 years in jail on Thursday, marking the end of an explosive criminal case that sparked outrage across the country.

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See mystery object found in the desert

What started as a routine flyover for Utah's Department of Public Safety, suddenly took a turn after officers stumbled upon a shiny, mysterious monolith in the middle of the desert.

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Expert: Thanksgiving could be 'mother' of superspreader events

CNN's Lucy Kafanov reports on the skyrocketing number of cases and deaths in the US as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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Comedian praises Netflix for taking down his show. Here's why

Comedian Dave Chappelle is lauding Netflix for taking down 'Chappelle's Show,' which he says was added to the platform without his approval.

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British-Australian academic freed by Iran in apparent prisoner exchange

Kylie Moore-Gilbert, the British-Australian academic detained by Iran for more than two years on espionage charges, has been freed in an apparent prisoner exchange for three Iranians.

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Teacher's decades-old find on a Northern Ireland beach turns out to be the island's first-ever dinosaur discovery

You never know what you might find while walking along the beach.

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How Michael Flynn perfectly explains Donald Trump's presidency

Three weeks into Donald Trump's presidency, he fired Michael Flynn as his national security adviser. On Wednesday, eight weeks to the day when Trump will leave the White House, he pardoned Flynn for lying to the FBI as part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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Acting head of USAID tests positive for Covid-19

John Barsa, the acting head of the US Agency for International Development, has tested positive for coronavirus, CNN has learned.

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Couple finds more than 66 bottles of Prohibition-era whiskey hidden in the walls of their New York home

When a New York couple was told their over 100-year-old home was built by a notorious bootlegger, they passed it off as small town legend.

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Group of local entrepreneurs pays for over $40,000 of groceries for customers at Atlanta store

Customers at an Atlanta grocery store were treated to a Thanksgiving surprise when a group of local entrepreneurs paid for thousands of dollars of groceries.

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Midwest health system CEO leaves company amid mask controversy

Kelby Krabbenhoft stepped down from Sanford Health this week following a controversy over recent statements he made about masks.

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Midwest health system CEO leaves company amid mask controversy

Kelby Krabbenhoft stepped down from Sanford Health this week following a controversy over recent statements he made about masks.

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Biden piles pressure on Boris Johnson at Brexit crunch time

US President-elect Joe Biden has cranked up the pressure on Boris Johnson to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, as negotiations between the UK and Brussels enter what could be their final few days.

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There is a hunger crisis in America this Thanksgiving

It took just 10 minutes for Regina Status to pick up her Thanksgiving basket in front of her Bronx, New York, apartment. A last-minute delivery from Agatha House Foundation, a local food pantry, arrived just in time.

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Revisit the inspiration for 'Avatar's' alien landscape with a ride up the world's tallest outdoor elevator

With the recent release of behind-the-scenes underwater photos from upcoming movie "Avatar 2," combined with news that "Avatar 3" is almost done filming, there's perhaps no finer time to revisit the national park that many believe inspired the incredible scenery of the original film.

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishing vessel crew

The Coast Guard has called off the search for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

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As virus cases spike, financial outlook for airlines dims

With coronavirus cases spiking in the U.S. and Europe, the financial outlook of the world's airlines is getting worse

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Epstein's ex Maxwell faces onerous jail conditions, lawyer says

A lawyer for a British socialite charged with procuring teenage girls in the 1990s for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse says her client's sleep is interrupted every 15 minutes in jail to ensure she is breathing

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Man pleads guilty in plot to attack White House, Trump Tower

Federal authorities say a South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a terror charge for plotting to bomb or shoot up sites including the White House and Trump Tower in New York City in attacks inspired by the Islamic State group

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishing vessel crew

The Coast Guard has called off the search for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

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Biden becomes first presidential candidate to win more than 80 million votes

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What the turkey pardon says about Trump's transition

President Donald Trump made two rare post-Election Day appearances in front of TV cameras today -- in both of which he touted stock market gains that have little to do with his leadership. 

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Toronto Zoo polar bear promoted to 'honorary master corporal' by the Canadian Army

The Canadian Army is celebrating the promotion of one of its furriest members.

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Police arrest man who said he had Covid-19 and spat at hikers

Massachusetts police have arrested a man who told two hikers who weren't wearing masks he had Covid-19 and spat at them several times.

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Need a Covid-19 nurse? That'll be $8,000 a week

In March, Claire Tripeny was watching her dream job fall apart. She'd been working as an intensive care nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, and loved it, despite the mediocre pay typical for the region. But when Covid-19 hit, that calculation changed.

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Hal Ketchum, legendary country music artist, dies at 67 after battle with dementia

Country music singer Hal Ketchum passed away at the age of 67 on Monday night due to complications from dementia, his wife said.

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A tale of two bridges: India and China vying for influence in the Maldives

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, a 2.1-kilometer (1.3-mile) bridge snakes out of an idyllic atoll, linking the Maldives' capital Malé with its international airport.

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Biden says transition outreach from Trump administration has been 'sincere'

President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that communication from the Trump administration to help with his transition has been "sincere" since the General Services Administration ascertained his election win on Monday.

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Who's afraid of Joe Biden? Not Benjamin Netanyahu

Frustrated by the lecture he'd received on the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict during his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, President Bill Clinton exploded to aides afterward -- "Who's the f***ing superpower here?"

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Couple sends life-sized cardboard cutouts to their grandkids after coronavirus canceled their holiday plans

A Texas couple came up with a clever and safe way to be with their grandchildren over the holidays after canceling their traditional, in-person celebrations because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sex, drugs and security cameras: Touring Geylang, Singapore's legal red-light district

"Ok, now we're about to walk past a corner selling sex drugs, see if you can spot the different pills."

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T. rex had a teenage growth spurt — but not all dinos did

Researchers have long known that the meat-eating Tyrannosaurus rex had a teenage growth spurt, gaining around 35 to 45 pounds per week, to reach its colossal size.

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New X-ray technique reveals clues about ancient 1,900-year-old mummy

Scientists have pioneered a new technique that allows them to investigate the insides of a 1,900-year-old mummy -- without having to open up and tamper with the ancient artifact.

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Doctor fights back tears describing day of heartbreaking losses

Minneapolis doctor Shirlee Xie emotionally describes the impact coronavirus hospitalizations has on front line workers and shares what it's like to witness grief and loss.

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SE Cupp: Remember experience? It's been a while in Washington

CNN political commentator SE Cupp compares the experience and qualifications of President Trump's appointments to President-elect Biden's Cabinet picks as the transition gets underway.

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Biden formally introduces national security and foreign policy team

Several history-making nominees comprise Biden's picks.

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Mike Tyson returns to the ring, but this time, he's a different man

"I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't have nerves," Tyson said of the fight.

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Here's a look at how the different coronavirus vaccines work

There's good news about coronavirus vaccines. At least three of the experimental vaccines show remarkable efficacy, at least according to information released by the makers in news releases.

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CNN's Sanjay Gupta explains the new type of vaccine being developed by Pfizer and Moderna

CNN's Dr Sanjay Gupta explains the new type of vaccine that pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna are developing to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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Key researcher for Oxford vaccine breaks down trials data

CNN's Becky Anderson speaks with Professor Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University's Jenner Institute, about the results of the trials for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine that his institute helped develop.

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San Francisco officer is charged with on-duty homicide. The DA says it's a first

A former San Francisco Police officer was charged with homicide Monday in connection with a 2017 on-duty shooting. The city's district attorney's office said in a news release that it believes this is the first time a city law enforcement officer has been charged with an on-duty homicide.

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Canada puts largest city into lockdown as infections soar

Toronto, Canada's largest city, was placed into lockdown for 28 days, with officials shutting shops, businesses and restaurants and banning indoor gatherings to curb a growing spike in Covid-19 cases.

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Americans continue holiday travel despite case surge

Americans continue to travel with Thanksgiving just days away, despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation to stay home to stop the spread of the virus.

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How shifting demographics in Georgia turned it blue

CNN's Kyung Lah explains how Georgia's demographics titled the state to blue during the 2020 presidential election.

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Calming monkeys with piano music is harder than you think

Pianist Paul Barton attempts to serenade a pack of monkeys with piano music in the ancient city of Lopburi, Thailand.

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Prosecutors: 31 charged in Coast Guard test-fixing scheme

The indictment centers on a former employee at an exam center.

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Prosecutors: 31 charged in Coast Guard test-fixing scheme

The indictment centers on a former employee at an exam center.

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Los Angeles to discuss stay-home order as COVID cases rise

The nation’s largest county is on the brink of a stay-home order just days before Thanksgiving after a coronavirus surge surpassed a level set by Los Angeles County public health officials to trigger one

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NYC's first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

New York City’s first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

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Los Angeles to discuss stay-home order as COVID cases rise

The nation’s largest county is on the brink of a stay-home order just days before Thanksgiving after a coronavirus surge surpassed a level set by Los Angeles County public health officials to trigger one

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NYC's first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

New York City’s first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

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A dark money mystery in Florida centers on the campaign of a spoiler candidate who appeared to help a Republican win by 32 votes

A month before Election Day in Florida a mysterious company called Proclivity, Inc. contributed $550,000 to a pair of newly formed political action committees in the state.

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Qantas boss says passengers will need to be vaccinated for international flights

Australia's national carrier Qantas will require future international travelers to prove they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 before flying.

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England cuts traveler quarantine period to five days

England is drastically reducing its quarantine period for people arriving from most destinations in a move that will potentially throw open the doors for British people wanting to take foreign vacations.

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Utah helicopter crew discovers mysterious metal monolith deep in the desert

What started as routine wildlife assistance took an extraterrestrial turn for Utah's Department of Public Safety after officers stumbled upon a mysterious monolith in the middle of rural Utah.

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The V&A museum has acquired the Harry Styles cardigan that sparked a TikTok craze

One of the world's leading museums has acquired the patchwork cardigan famously worn by pop star Harry Styles for its permanent collection.

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What Biden's new security and diplomatic team can do for America

President-elect Joe Biden has allowed the world, or at least the rational, democratic (with a small d) part of it, to breathe a sigh of relief. With the designation of Antony Blinken as Secretary of State and Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser, suddenly it seems that order and rationality are on the cusp of being restored to American diplomacy.

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UN: COVID-19 lockdowns slashed pollutants, not CO2 levels

The U.N. weather agency says a slowdown in industrial activity linked to the coronavirus pandemic has cut emissions of pollutants and heat-trapping greenhouse gases, but hasn’t reduced their record levels in the atmosphere

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UN: COVID-19 lockdowns slashed pollutants, not CO2 levels

The U.N. weather agency says a slowdown in industrial activity linked to the coronavirus pandemic has cut emissions of pollutants and heat-trapping greenhouse gases, but hasn’t reduced their record levels in the atmosphere

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A Sai Ta: 'It was never really about a pretty dress'

British designer A Sai Ta creates vibrant garments inspired by both his heritage and upbringing around strong women.

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Joe Biden's presidential transition allowed to proceed after 16-day standoff

GSA Administrator Emily Murphy on Tuesday gave President-elect Joe Biden's team approval to begin the formal transition process, 16 days after he clinched the presidency.

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Reports: Israeli PM flew to Saudi Arabia, met crown prince

Israeli media are reporting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which would mark the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials

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Reports: Israeli PM flew to Saudi Arabia, met crown prince

Israeli media are reporting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which would mark the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials

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AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca says late stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine developed with Oxford University were “highly effective’’ in preventing disease

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Amount of materials extracted from Earth tripled since 1970, UN report finds

More than 38 billion tons of material were extracted from Earth in 2017 for trade, a figure that shows how much the demand for raw resources has increased.

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2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California

Two people are dead and multiple others are injured following a church stabbing in San Jose, California late Sunday

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AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca says late stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine developed with Oxford University were “highly effective’’ in preventing disease

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Amount of materials extracted from Earth tripled since 1970, UN report finds

More than 38 billion tons of material were extracted from Earth in 2017 for trade, a figure that shows how much the demand for raw resources has increased.

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2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California

Two people are dead and multiple others are injured following a church stabbing in San Jose, California late Sunday

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2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California

Two people are dead and multiple others are injured following a church stabbing in San Jose, California late Sunday

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More than 300 detained by police in Belarus protests

Many people were beaten during protests calling for the president to resign.

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Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong to plead guilty to protest charges

Charges are related to a demonstration outside police headquarters last year.

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More than 300 detained by police in Belarus protests

Many people were beaten during protests calling for the president to resign.

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Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong to plead guilty to protest charges

Charges are related to a demonstration outside police headquarters last year.

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Wisconsin congressman says he tested positive for COVID-19

Republican lawmaker said he began experiencing mild symptoms over the weekend.

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Wisconsin congressman says he tested positive for COVID-19

Republican lawmaker said he began experiencing mild symptoms over the weekend.

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Teenager charged in connection with mall shooting

Police say they've arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting in a Wisconsin mall that injured eight people this week.

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Man seen exhaling on women outside Trump golf club charged

The altercation happened Saturday outside Trump National Golf Club.

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Mexican church decries Senate's marijuana legalization vote

Senate voted to legalize possession, cultivation and use of small amounts of pot

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Teenager charged in connection with mall shooting

Police say they've arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting in a Wisconsin mall that injured eight people this week.

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Man seen exhaling on women outside Trump golf club charged

The altercation happened Saturday outside Trump National Golf Club.

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Mexican church decries Senate's marijuana legalization vote

Senate voted to legalize possession, cultivation and use of small amounts of pot

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Bolton: GOP needs to look out for the party, not Trump

Former national security adviser John Bolton speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about what the Republican party will look like following Trump's presidency.

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Key GOP Michigan canvassing board member expected to vote against certifying results

A key Republican on the Michigan canvassing board is expected to vote against certifying the state's election results on Monday, a potential boon for the Trump campaign's conspiracy theory-fueled effort to delay the finalization of results.

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2 dead in Nebraska after a shooting at a Sonic Drive-In, officials say

Two people were killed and two others wounded after a shooting Saturday night at a Sonic Drive-In in Bellevue, Nebraska, police said.

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Wild scene as Kayleigh McEnany ends press briefing

In her first briefing since October 1, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany refused to take a question from CNN's Kaitlan Collins, saying "I don't call on activists."

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'Absolutely shameful': Schiff condemns Trump's golf outing

After attending a portion of the virtual G20 summit, President Donald Trump skipped a special session on the coronavirus pandemic, choosing to play golf instead. California Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump's actions are "appalling."

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The spiritual mysteries of 'The Mandalorian'

In Disney's hit show "The Mandalorian," the title character has defeated a dragon, massive ice spiders and a horde of ugly squid-face creatures called Quarren.

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US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the 1st time

The process to elect the U.S. Rhodes Scholars for 2021 has been completed virtually for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe

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US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the 1st time

The process to elect the U.S. Rhodes Scholars for 2021 has been completed virtually for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe

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Macron follows a well-worn path of French presidents, by veering to the right

When newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron triumphantly marched across the courtyard of the Palais du Louvre amid a sea of tricolor flags back in 2017, he promised to begin a new chapter in the country's history. "I want it to be that of renewed hope and confidence," he declared.

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Japan's coronavirus cases hit record for fourth day

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Man dies in shark attack in Western Australia

It was the eighth fatality in the county this year.

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GOP senator, locked in crucial runoff battle, tests positive for coronavirus

Republican control of the Senate rests in the state's runoff elections.

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Man dies in shark attack in Western Australia

It was the eighth fatality in the county this year.

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The much-hyped Hong Kong-Singapore 'travel bubble' is postponed amid Covid-19 spike

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Amazon is already running Black Friday sales on Ring, Echo, and Fire TV devices

Black Friday is still a week out. But as we've seen year after year, deals start before anyone's even begun cooking their Turkey.

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FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received

The drug is given as a one-time treatment through an IV.

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FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received

The drug is given as a one-time treatment through an IV.

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Federal judge rejects Trump campaign's Pa. lawsuit, saying it lacks factual proof

Judge said he has "no authority to take away ... vote of even a single person."

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Federal judge dismisses Trump campaign Pennsylvania lawsuit

A US District Court judge Saturday dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump campaign trying to invalidate millions of Pennsylvania mail-in votes.

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US coronavirus cases top 12 million. An expert says spread is now 'faster' and 'broader' than ever

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Judge rules Voice of America head curbed First Amendment rights of its journalists

The chief executive of the agency that oversees Voice of America and his team must stop investigating and interfering with the journalists employed there, a federal judge ruled Friday.

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The only way Republicans can lead again

President Donald Trump is conducting an all-out assault on our democracy. There is no other way to look at this. The President lost the election and his legal team has failed to produce evidence of voter fraud. So now President Trump is attempting to convince state legislatures to overthrow the results. Voters made their decision, and yet he wants to force a different outcome. His attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is spewing the kinds of conspiracy theories that even conspiracy theorists shy away from. This is dangerous stuff. When some writers, such as Barton Gellman, writing in the Atlantic, predicted this would happen, too many people shrugged off the warning.

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Judge throws out Trump bid to stop PA vote certification

Results show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes.

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Judge throws out Trump bid to stop PA vote certification

Results show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes.

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Biden's mistake about Trump

Joe Biden is making a mistake.

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Many GOP lawmakers shrug off Statehouse mask-wearing rules

Many GOP legislators reject mask-wearing rules, even in their own capitols.

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Nevada facing double-bind of rising cases, limping economy

As the coronavirus surges to record levels, governor urges people to stay home.

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California enacts nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases spike

California is enacting a nighttime curfew Saturday as spiking coronavirus cases threaten to swamp health care systems

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Azerbaijani leader: Cease-fire may improve Armenia relations

The ceasefire ended a six-week war with Armenia this month.

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Nigerian army admits to having live rounds at Lekki Toll Gate protests, despite previous denials

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Trump tweets about election results and skips session on pandemic during G20

President Donald Trump participated in his final Group of 20 summit on Saturday by tweeting throughout the opening session and skipping a special side-conference focused on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dominic Thiem edges Novak Djokovic in thriller to advance to final of ATP Finals

Dominic Thiem needed two monster tie breaks to overcome Novak Djokovic and advance to the final of the ATP Finals, beating the Serbian 7-5, 6-7 (10-12), 7-6 (8-6) in a three-set thriller on Saturday. 

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Exclusive: Quawan Charles' mother on the investigation of son's death

"Good Morning America" talks with the mother of Quawan Charles, a Black teen found dead in a Louisiana sugar cane field earlier this month.

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More heavy rain expected in parts of Central America already flooded by Eta, Iota

The region is expecting another 10 inches of rain.

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More heavy rain expected in parts of Central America already flooded by Eta, Iota

The region is expecting another 10 inches of rain.

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Fox News is mocking CDC guidance for Thanksgiving gatherings

Amidst a raging pandemic, the CDC has recommended against traveling for Thanksgiving, while also offering up guidelines for how to safely celebrate the holiday. Meanwhile, prominent commentators and hosts on Fox News have mocked the guidelines offered by health experts.

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Woman who spent 23 years in prison for a crime she says she didn't commit received an honorary bachelor's degree

When Tyra Patterson was 19 years old, she was imprisoned for a crime she says she didn't commit. For 23 years, she spent her life locked in a prison cell.

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Van Jones explains the various ways a contested election can unfold

Certifying election results is typically a formality, but the process has become a battleground as President Trump's campaign tries to block or delay certification in key states in hopes of overturning Joe Biden's victory through the Electoral College. CNN political commentator Van Jones explains the various ways a contested election can unfold.

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Black women helped push Democrats to the finish line in Georgia. Here's how they can do it again

As the nation eyes Georgia with its pair of upcoming US Senate runoffs, a victory for Democrats could hinge on the same Black women who helped flip the state blue in the presidential election.

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European countries believed that Germany would always have spare ICU beds for them. Now they're almost full

Germany was seen as a beacon for other European countries during the first coronavirus wave and hailed for one of the world's best health care systems. But it is now beginning to struggle with more severe infections than at any other point during the pandemic.

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Hospitals nationwide face shortage of medical staff amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Hospitals across the country are facing the most Americans hospitalized for COVID-19 at any other point in the pandemic with a shortage of health care workers.

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Family of Saudi Arabia's 'most outspoken' political prisoner calls on G20 to hold kingdom to account

The family of Loujain al-Hathloul, a jailed Saudi women's rights defender believed by her relatives and advocacy organizations to be on hunger strike, has called on the G20 to demand that Saudi Arabia release the prominent activist.  

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These girls see themselves in Kamala Harris

When US Sen. Kamala Harris of California was elected as the next vice president of the United States, girls all over the country saw someone like themselves elected to the second-highest office in the country for the first time.

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Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota linked to a Covid-19 outbreak in Minnesota, new report says

The motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, in August has been linked to a Covid-19 outbreak in Minnesota, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlighting how one state's lax rules during the pandemic affect others with stricter measures in place.

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A hiker was 'essentially dead' for 45 minutes -- until a team of doctors revived his heart

A hiker who was found in whiteout conditions on Washington's Mount Rainier "came back from the dead," his doctor said, after his heart stopped for 45 minutes.

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The US recorded 195,000 new Covid-19 cases in a day. An expert says spread is now 'faster' and 'broader' than ever

November has been a month full of devastating Covid-19 records in the US.

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A satellite that will track Earth's sea level rise is ready to launch

More than 830 miles above Earth's surface, a next-generation satellite will launch today to keep an eye on global sea levels.

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Michigan GOP lawmakers reject Trump's brazen effort to overturn election results

In an extraordinary move, President Donald Trump invited Michigan GOP leaders to the White House.

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What Dr. Fauci wants to see during the Covid-19 pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci explains to CNN's Chris Cuomo why point-of-care coronavirus tests that can be administered at home is what he will be pushing for from the next administration.

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Georgia confirms Biden victory and finds no widespread fraud after statewide audit

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Several injured in airstrikes on Tigray capital, humanitarian source says

Several people have been injured during airstrikes in Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to a humanitarian source with knowledge of the situation who spoke anonymously to CNN.

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Post-election media coverage reveals two Americas on parallel tracks

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Rafael Nadal advances to last four of the ATP Finals after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas

Rafael Nadal progressed into the final four of the ATP Finals for the first time in five years after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas -- 6-4 4-6 6-2 -- on Thursday.

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Man arrested after human remains found

A man sought by Colorado authorities after the discovery of human remains in a rural southern part of the state was arrested in New Mexico, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said.

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South Australia to lift 6-day lockdown early after person lied to authorities

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Statewide audit results reaffirm Biden winner in Georgia

The results of the statewide audit in Georgia reaffirmed that President-elect Joe Biden will win the state, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

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Statewide audit results reaffirm Biden winner in Georgia

The results of the statewide audit in Georgia reaffirmed that President-elect Joe Biden will win the state, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

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New York authorities investigating millions in tax write-offs from the Trump Organization

New York authorities investigating the Trump Organization have expanded their inquiries to include tax write-offs involving millions of dollars in consulting fees, according to people familiar with the investigation.

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Trump held unannounced meeting with Indonesian minister in Oval Office

United States President Donald Trump met with Indonesia's Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment at the White House on Tuesday, a meeting that was not on the President's public schedule and one for which the White House has not provided a readout.

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WHO recommends against using remdesivir to treat Covid-19

The World Health Organization has updated its ongoing guidance on Covid-19 medications to advise against using the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat hospitalized patients, no matter how severe their illness may be.

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The bee population is dying. Researchers have created the first global map of the species to save them

More than 20,000 species of bee exist throughout the world -- and they are dying, thanks to climate change, pesticide poisoning and plant loss.

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This Alaska town won't see the sun for more than 2 months

An Alaskan town has said goodbye to daylight for the next two months.

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How smart nets and scanners could keep more fish in the sea

Commercial fishing is draining our oceans of life. Trawlers are catching fish faster than stocks can replenish, while dolphins and turtles are also snared in their huge nets.

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Senior Pentagon official Anthony Tata tests positive for Covid-19

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata, a top Pentagon official, has tested positive for Covid-19 after meeting with the Lithuanian minister of defense, according to a Pentagon statement.

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How a 'vast ocean of goodwill' between China and Australia turned sour

Earlier this year, amid growing global anger over China's initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia was among the first countries to call for an official investigation into the virus' origins.

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Trump to meet with GOP state lawmakers in effort to override election loss

President Trump is turning to an extraordinary maneuver by requesting Michigan's top state lawmakers to visit the White House Friday.

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Trump legal effort hits wall in Pennsylvania cases over technical ballot errors

It would be "an injustice to disenfranchise these voters," the judge said.

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Starbucks raising wages for baristas

Starbucks will increase wages for a majority of its staff starting next month, the company confirmed to ABC News Thursday.

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Promising more lawsuits, Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani recycles debunked claims

Rudy Giuliani on Thursday staged a bizarre 90-minute press conference where they outlined plans to resurrect a crumbling legal strategy.

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Trump legal effort hits wall in Pennsylvania cases over technical ballot errors

It would be "an injustice to disenfranchise these voters," the judge said.

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Starbucks raising wages for baristas

Starbucks will increase wages for a majority of its staff starting next month, the company confirmed to ABC News Thursday.

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Joe Biden shares emotional moment with nurse during virtual roundtable

President-elect Joe Biden grew emotional during a virtual roundtable after hearing Mary Turner, an intensive care unit nurse, describe her experience on the frontline battling Covid-19. The Minnesota nurse spoke with CNN's Erin Burnett.

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Anthony Scaramucci predicts three pieces of Trump's endgame

Former White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, predicts what President Trump's endgame might be as he continues to deny the results of the 2020 presidential election.

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Former senator discusses polarization in Congress: 'Very disturbing'

Former Sen. Al Franken discusses the growing polarization in Congress with CNN's Anderson Cooper. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle Monday - Thursday this week at 6p E.T.

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Georgia voter speaks up against Trump campaign's false accusation

CNN's Don Lemon speaks with Georgia voter Deborah Jean Christiansen after the Trump campaign has falsely alleged her vote is fraudulent and from a dead person.

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Tiny owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days with no food or water

A tiny owl is recovering at a wildlife center after it was found tucked away in the branches of the Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree in New York City.

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Oxford University vaccine results show strong immune response in older demographic

Oxford University this morning announced more promising news in the development of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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Tiny owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days with no food or water

A tiny owl is recovering at a wildlife center after it was found tucked away in the branches of the Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree in New York City.

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American train-attack witness hospitalized in Paris

The lawyer for an American who was scheduled to testify about his role in the dramatic capture of an Islamic State operative aboard a high-speed train says his witness has been hospitalized after he flew in to Paris

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Small towns are the new face of COVID-19 pandemic as US passes 250,000 deaths

As the pandemic has evolved and spread, death-stricken counties are increasingly rural, poor and under-resourced.

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American train-attack witness hospitalized in Paris

The lawyer for an American who was scheduled to testify about his role in the dramatic capture of an Islamic State operative aboard a high-speed train says his witness has been hospitalized after he flew in to Paris

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Tory Lanez pleads not guilty in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Rapper Tory Lanez has pleaded not guilty through his attorney to felony assault charges in the July shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion

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Tory Lanez pleads not guilty in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Rapper Tory Lanez has pleaded not guilty through his attorney to felony assault charges in the July shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion

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The DRC declares the end to its 11th Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially declared the end of its 11th Ebola outbreak Wednesday, six months after the first cases of the deadly virus were reported.

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Over 900 Mayo Clinic staff in Midwest have contracted COVID-19 in past 2 weeks

Over 900 Mayo Clinic staff in the Midwest have contracted COVID-19 in the past two weeks, officials said, as the region experiences a surge in cases.

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Over 900 Mayo Clinic staff in Midwest have contracted COVID-19 in past 2 weeks

Over 900 Mayo Clinic staff in the Midwest have contracted COVID-19 in the past two weeks, officials said, as the region experiences a surge in cases.

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Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales

Former President Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land” sold nearly 890,000 copies in the U.S. and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best selling presidential memoir in modern history

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Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales

Former President Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land” sold nearly 890,000 copies in the U.S. and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best selling presidential memoir in modern history

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GOP state leaders brush off idea to hand Trump election by replacing electors

A head-spinning turn of events in Michigan on Tuesday night prompted fears of a coordinated effort to override the will of the voters.

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As pandemic surges, Trump White House calls Thanksgiving restrictions 'Orwellian'

The Trump White House on Wednesday tried to make Thanksgiving a new political flashpoint, calling restrictions recommended by health experts and governors "Orwellian."

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GOP senators blast Trump's firing of election security official: 'A terrible mistake'

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump's firing of DHS election security official Chris Krebs.

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CNN anchor: Giuliani presented evidence-free voter fraud case

CNN's Brianna Keilar breaks down the "purge" going on in the Trump administration as President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani pushes forward with an evidence-free voter fraud case in Pennsylvania.

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BioNTech CEO predicts a return to normalcy in 2021

German company BioNTech and its partner, drug giant Pfizer, will ask the US to allow emergency use of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, CEO Ugur Sahin tells CNN's Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview.

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Keilar: Senator sounds like kid who doesn't want to eat his vegetables

The partisan kerfuffle over face mask use in the windowless Senate chamber is taking on new meaning now that Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced he tested positive for coronavirus. CNN's Brianna Keilar explains how the Senate floor serves as a "cautionary tale."

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Hospitals across US lack beds or equipment to treat COVID-19 patients

More Americans are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before.

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1 dead, more than 40,000 displaced as Hurricane Iota tears through Central America

Category 4 Hurricane Iota made landfall along the northeastern coast of Nicaragua, about 15 miles from where Eta made landfall as a Category 4 just 13 days earlier.

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Pfizer vaccine 95% effective in final analysis, to seek authorization 'within days'

The vaccine could be the first to receive the FDA's emergency use authorization.

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Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr. amplified claims of election fraud, analysis shows

The president's eldest sons repeatedly retweeted misleading videos.

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Hospitals across US lack beds or equipment to treat COVID-19 patients

More Americans are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before.

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1 dead, more than 40,000 displaced as Hurricane Iota tears through Central America

Category 4 Hurricane Iota made landfall along the northeastern coast of Nicaragua, about 15 miles from where Eta made landfall as a Category 4 just 13 days earlier.

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States say they need more money to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

Several state officials have said they still need federal government money to ensure they can distribute the COVID-19 vaccine when one is approved.

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Taiwan says F-16 fighter jet goes missing during training

Taiwan’s military says one of the air force’s F-16 fighter jets disappeared during a nighttime training mission

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States say they need more money to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

Several state officials have said they still need federal government money to ensure they can distribute the COVID-19 vaccine when one is approved.

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Taiwan says F-16 fighter jet goes missing during training

Taiwan’s military says one of the air force’s F-16 fighter jets disappeared during a nighttime training mission

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UK to ban gasoline car sales by 2030 as part of green plan

Britain says it will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, a decade earlier than its previous commitment

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UK to ban gasoline car sales by 2030 as part of green plan

Britain says it will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, a decade earlier than its previous commitment

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Video shows Quawan Charles leaving home day he was reported missing: Officials

Footage obtained in the homicide investigation of Quawan "Bobby" Charles shows the Black teen leaving a Louisiana home days before he was found dead, police said.

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Video shows Quawan Charles leaving home day he was reported missing: Officials

Footage obtained in the homicide investigation of Quawan "Bobby" Charles shows the Black teen leaving a Louisiana home days before he was found dead, police said.

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Trump fires Homeland Security official who had rejected President's election conspiracy theories

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Hong Kong's new rules have created confusion in the classroom. Some parents are pulling their children out

Sarah is preparing to emigrate from Hong Kong, her birthplace and home, to the United Kingdom because she is concerned about her 8-year-old son's education.

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Missing 9-year-old boy is found after spending two nights lost in the woods with no shoes or jacket

A 9-year-old boy missing for two days was found Tuesday in a creek bed beneath a shelter he created with a tarp.

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DHS cybersecurity head fired by Trump after he disputes election fraud claims

Rebuking Trump, the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency says there is no evidence of deleted or changed votes.

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Trump fires director of Homeland Security agency who had rejected President's election conspiracy theories

President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the Department of Homeland Security official who had rejected Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud.

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Pfizer has enough safety data about its coronavirus vaccine for FDA authorization, CEO says

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Pentagon moves ahead with Trump plan to pull troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

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As Giuliani presents Pa. case, Trump campaign nears judgment day in court fights

"You are watching the last gasp of this legal effort," one expert said.

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These GOP governors resisted masks and other rules. Now their states are in crisis

• Questions arise over distancing at Downing Street after Johnson self-isolates • Packed morgues and excess deaths tell darker story than Russia's official Covid numbers • LIVE: France first in Europe with 2M cases

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'Free speech' app Parler is a hit among Trump supporters – experts say it won't last

Social media platform Parler has gained popularity among President Donald Trump's supporters and right-wing conservatives, but experts don't think the platform will grow.

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Raids, arrests as German police probe Dresden jewelry theft

More than 1,500 police have carried out a series of searches in Berlin and arrested two people in a massive operation connected to the spectacular theft of 18th-century jewels from a unique collection in Dresden last November

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California businesses hit with new virus restrictions

California businesses face new restrictions after months of ever-changing rules to stem the pandemic

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British diplomat praised for saving drowning woman in China

The incident has won the official praise from Chinese citizens on social media.

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Raids, arrests as German police probe Dresden jewelry theft

More than 1,500 police have carried out a series of searches in Berlin and arrested two people in a massive operation connected to the spectacular theft of 18th-century jewels from a unique collection in Dresden last November

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California businesses hit with new virus restrictions

California businesses face new restrictions after months of ever-changing rules to stem the pandemic

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British diplomat praised for saving drowning woman in China

The incident has won the official praise from Chinese citizens on social media.

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Hurricane Iota may bring life-threatening flooding miles from where Eta made landfall

Hurricane Iota has barreled into a Central America still recovering from Eta, and is bringing with it the possibility of "life-threatening" flooding, catastrophic winds and mudslides.

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University dean quits after alleged Facebook post calling Biden voters 'anti-American' and 'anti-Christian'

Paul Ewell, the now former dean of the Virginia Wesleyan University Global Campus, resigned from both his deanship and his faculty post after allegedly writing a Facebook post on his since-deleted account that referred to voters for President-elect Joe Biden as "anti-American" and "anti-Christian."

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New York Times: Trump asked advisers about possible strike on Iranian nuclear site

President Donald Trump last week asked senior aides what possibilities he had for an offensive strike on Iran's primary nuclear site, The New York Times reported Monday.

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Huawei is shrinking its smartphone business in a fight to save the brand

Huawei has been battered by a long US campaign against the company. Now it is hunkering down for survival by selling off its budget smartphone business.

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Experts warn US will face challenging months ahead

The US received more good news on the vaccine front this week -- with Moderna's clinical trial data showing its vaccine is more than 94% effective. But the country is still battling a Covid-19 crisis that's ravaging communities and hospital systems and is projected to get a lot worse before a possible vaccine could offer any help.

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Tourist can't stop here due to Covid-19 lockdown orders

The Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, has issued lockdown orders due to "uncontrolled spread" of the coronavirus. CNN's Martin Savidge has the latest.

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See Lonely Planet's Best in Travel picks for 2021

Lonely Planet believes travel can be a force for good, a philosophy behind their Best in Travel picks for 2021

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The story behind Italy's most visited cultural site

If Rome is the Eternal City, the Pantheon is its eternal building, still in use after 2,000 years and attracting six million visitors a year. CNN delves into the history behind this ancient landmark to discover why it's still so influential.

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Georgia secretary of state says Lindsey Graham implied he should try to throw away ballots

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stood firm Monday on his account that Sen. Lindsey Graham had hinted that he should try to discard some ballots in Georgia, where a recount is underway after the state went for President-elect Joe Biden in the presidential election.

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British diplomat rescues drowning student in China

A British diplomat is being hailed as a hero after saving a drowning college student in southwest China on Saturday.

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Moderna's vaccine has a significant advantage over Pfizer's

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New Zealand has just elected one of the most diverse parliaments in the world. Here's how it stacks up

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Breonna Taylor juror echoes other jurors' complaints over additional charges

"I didn’t feel that the family was getting justice,” she said.

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2nd Trump lawyer asks to pull out of case challenging Pennsylvania election

A second lawyer who was helping lead President Donald Trump's effort to contest the outcome of the 2020 election has asked to step aside, according to a new court filing.

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Breonna Taylor juror echoes other jurors' complaints over additional charges

"I didn’t feel that the family was getting justice,” she said.

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Biden expected to name 1st wave of White House senior staff

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name a number of senior White House staff as soon as this week

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Video shows Belarus police beating protesters inside supermarket

At least 1,000 people were detained across Belarus on November 15, according to local human rights watchdog Viasna, amid mass demonstrations against longstanding leader Alexander Lukashenko. The protests began after the results of an August election that protesters say was rigged.

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Dr. Fauci discusses President Trump impeding transition amid pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's Jake Tapper that it would make for a smoother transition amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic if government health officials could start working with the incoming Biden-Harris administration.

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Coronavirus in the US: 45 of 50 states heading in wrong direction

Across the US, 45 states are reporting an increase of cases above 10% compared to last week, which has brought the national total to more than 10.9 million cases and 245,600 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. CNN's John King reports.

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See how pandemic has affected life in Dallas

Thousands of people lined up to receive groceries at a food bank distribution event in Dallas, with organizers saying the Covid-19 pandemic has increased need in the city. CNN political commentator Andrew Yang talks to Wolf Blitzer about the devastating economic impact the pandemic has had on Americans.

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CNN's John King breaks down race for Senate majority

CNN's John King breaks down the implications of the 2020 election results as it becomes clear that President-elect Joe Biden has claimed a decisive victory, but Democrats' power in the House has slightly weakened.

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Walmart retreats from Japan by selling most of its stake in Seiyu supermarkets

Walmart is retreating from Japan, giving up on a near 20-year attempt to crack the grocery market in the world's third largest economy.

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Accused 'dead' voter is alive and speaking out

In his continued attempts to delegitimize the election, President Trump tweeted that late veteran James Blalock was a victim of voter fraud. CNN affiliate WXIA's reporter Brendan Keefe looked into this claim, finding that it was not James Blalock who voted in the 2020 election, but his wife.

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Hurricane Iota powers up in new threat to Central America

A fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota is sweeping over the western Caribbean and has become a very dangerous Category 4 storm as it heads for the same part of Central American battered by a similarly powerful Hurricane Eta just over a week ago

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Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train

An Islamic State operative goes on trial in France on terror charges for appearing on a train with an arsenal of weapons and shooting one passenger in 2015

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Walmart sells majority stake in Japanese Seiyu supermarket

U.S. retailer Walmart is selling 85% of its stake in its wholly owned Japanese supermarket subsidiary Seiyu, while retaining a 15% stake

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Jetliner hits brown bear while landing in southeast Alaska

Alaska Airlines jetliner killed the brown bear and was damaged in the collision.

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5 killed in wreck with wrong-way driver in South Carolina

Car driving the wrong way on a South Carolina interstate blamed for wreck.

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Hurricane Iota powers up in new threat to Central America

A fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota is sweeping over the western Caribbean and has become a very dangerous Category 4 storm as it heads for the same part of Central American battered by a similarly powerful Hurricane Eta just over a week ago

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Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train

An Islamic State operative goes on trial in France on terror charges for appearing on a train with an arsenal of weapons and shooting one passenger in 2015

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Walmart sells majority stake in Japanese Seiyu supermarket

U.S. retailer Walmart is selling 85% of its stake in its wholly owned Japanese supermarket subsidiary Seiyu, while retaining a 15% stake

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Jetliner hits brown bear while landing in southeast Alaska

Alaska Airlines jetliner killed the brown bear and was damaged in the collision.

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5 killed in wreck with wrong-way driver in South Carolina

Car driving the wrong way on a South Carolina interstate blamed for wreck.

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Governors are left to manage the spread of Covid-19 cases as rates are projected to get worse

State and local leaders have been left to manage the spread of Covid-19 as infections increase at unprecedented speed -- and as things get worse, their participation will likely be more important, experts say.

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Asia's economies are bouncing back. The West is headed in the other direction

Asia's biggest economies have managed to escape prolonged fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Now they just have to make sure rising cases in the rest of the world don't put their recoveries in jeopardy.

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PNC is buying US business of Spain's BBVA for $11.6 billion

PNC is spending billions to cement its place among America's largest banks.

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Hear why these Latinos voted differently

A majority of Latinos in Florida voted for President Trump, but in Arizona Latinos favored Joe Biden. Latinos are the biggest ethnic or racial minority in the United States, with 32 million eligible voters. See why courting their vote is not that simple.

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How Democrats took Pennsylvania back from Trump

A big part of President-elect Joe Biden's victory hinged on Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes.

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US coronavirus cases surpass 11 million as surge continues

The U.S. surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases Sunday as states across the nation continue to see a surge in new infections.

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Doctor reacts to Rand Paul telling Covid-19 survivors to throw away masks

CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner reacts to Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) telling coronavirus survivors to throw out their masks and celebrate.

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The promise of LGBTQ equality under the Biden administration

Last week, many celebrated Joe Biden for embracing transgender Americans in his victory address -- the first president-elect to do so.

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From addiction to advocacy for drug decriminalization

Oregon just became the first state to decriminalize hard drugs. One of its Alcohol and Drug Policy Commissioners - who was formerly addicted to heroin and jailed for selling a friend a fatal dose - explains why this is the right approach.

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Israel moves ahead on sensitive east Jerusalem housing plans

Israel is moving forward on the construction of hundreds of new homes in a sensitive east Jerusalem settlement

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Israel moves ahead on sensitive east Jerusalem housing plans

Israel is moving forward on the construction of hundreds of new homes in a sensitive east Jerusalem settlement

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Typhoon Vamco heads for Vietnam after 53 are killed in the Philippines

Vietnam was bracing for Typhoon Vamco to make landfall early Sunday, after it left 53 dead in the Philippines, making it that country's deadliest storm this year.

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Judge: DHS head didn't have authority to suspend DACA

A federal judge in New York ruled that Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully

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Navajo Nation orders new three-week stay-at-home lockdown

The Navajo Nation will reinstate a stay-home order for the entire reservation.

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Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis

A New York man has been arrested in connection with the unprovoked assault.

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ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact

Many hope the deal will speed the region's recovery from the pandemic's effects.

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Judge: DHS head didn't have authority to suspend DACA

A federal judge in New York ruled that Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully

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Navajo Nation orders new three-week stay-at-home lockdown

The Navajo Nation will reinstate a stay-home order for the entire reservation.

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Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis

A New York man has been arrested in connection with the unprovoked assault.

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ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact

Many hope the deal will speed the region's recovery from the pandemic's effects.

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From love to thug, what President-elect Biden means for North Korea

North Korea has still not reacted to the United States' presidential election. Its silence speaks volumes.

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Attorneys 'disgusted' no charges against Indianapolis cop

An Indianapolis police officer shot and killed a 21-year-old Black man in May.

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Baltimore to pay about $8M in police corruption settlement

Two men went to prison after drugs were planted on them by rogue police unit.

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Thousands rally behind Trump, insisting he won race he lost

His motorcade passed supporters on the way to his Virginia golf club.

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Egypt uncovers more than 100 sarcophagi in ancient burial ground

Egypt unearthed more than 100 sarcophagi in Saqqara on Saturday.

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Attorneys 'disgusted' no charges against Indianapolis cop

An Indianapolis police officer shot and killed a 21-year-old Black man in May.

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Baltimore to pay about $8M in police corruption settlement

Two men went to prison after drugs were planted on them by rogue police unit.

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Federal judge says new DACA rules are invalid because acting DHS secretary was not serving legally

Chad Wolf was not legally serving as acting Homeland Security secretary when he signed rules limiting DACA applications and renewals, and those rules are now invalid, a federal judge ruled Saturday.

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No.1 Dustin Johnson on record run as he leads Masters by four shots

Dustin Johnson lived up to his billing as the world's top golfer to open up a four-shot third-round lead as a "tired" Tiger Woods saw his hopes of defending his Masters crown disappear Saturday at Augusta National.

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Steelers' Roethlisberger, others removed from COVID-19 list

Ben Roethlisberger’s week off won’t stop him from starting against the Bengals.

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No longer mirror of US, Ohio's electoral bellwether quiets

President Donald Trump's second decisive victory in Ohio while losing the presidency to Democrat Joe Biden has put the state's role as a bellwether or battleground state in doubt

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Al Qaeda loses one of its most experienced leaders in mysterious murder in Tehran

On the night of August 7, residents of a middle-class neighborhood in northern Tehran heard shooting. Some of them rushed out to see what had happened.

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Jared and Ivanka are poised to return to a Manhattan social scene that no longer welcomes them

If the celebrations that spilled into the streets of New York City in the wake of Joe Biden's victory made one thing clear, it's that the Trumps aren't welcome here.

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Iran watching and waiting after US election

Iranian political experts and observers are taking a watch and wait stance, for now, after the U.S. elections.

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Trump had a very bad Friday in court with his election cases. They're headed for more next week

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Two missiles target Ethiopian airports as Tigray conflict widens

Two airports in Ethiopia's Amhara state which neighbors Tigray -- where federal troops are fighting local forces -- were targeted by rocket fire late on Friday, the government said, as an 11-day conflict widened.

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Tropical Storm Iota forecast to hit Central America as major hurricane

Another 30 inches of rain is expected for the region just hit by Eta.

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Tropical Storm Iota forecast to hit Central America as major hurricane

Another 30 inches of rain is expected for the region just hit by Eta.

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New Zealand suffers shock loss to Argentina in Rugby Championship

Widely regarded as one of the greatest sports teams in the world, New Zealand's rugby union team suffered a shock 25-15 loss on Saturday as Argentina beat the All Blacks for the first time in its history.

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'Stop the Steal' disinformation campaign connected to Roger Stone

It is an internet battle cry: Stop the Steal has swept across inboxes, Facebook pages and Twitter like an out-of-control virus, spreading misinformation and violent rhetoric -- and spilling into real life, like the protest planned for DC this weekend.

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Ivanka and Jared Kushner's children withdrawn from school amid Covid concerns

Administrators at the posh Washington private school that the three young children of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended for the last three years expressed concern about the couple's public flouting of Covid-19 guidelines, ultimately resulting in President Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law withdrawing their children from the school, a longtime parent at the school told CNN.

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How a Covid-19 vaccine could change travel for good

It was the good news that gave the world hope.

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'Not credible': Michigan court ruling another legal setback for President Trump

A judge in Michigan called a lawsuit seeking to block certification of results in Detroit "not credible."

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Trump taps Giuliani to take over election legal fight: Sources

Prior lawyers pulled out of a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania Friday.

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'Not credible': Michigan court ruling another legal setback for President Trump

A judge in Michigan called a lawsuit seeking to block certification of results in Detroit "not credible."

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Prosecutors tell William Barr they've seen no evidence of election fraud: Sources

Sixteen assistant U.S. attorneys countered the attorney general's latest move.

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Justice Alito speech on polarizing issues prompts calls to reform Supreme Court

Justice Samuel Alito set off fresh calls for Supreme Court reform on Friday after delivering a highly-opinionated speech to a conservative legal group.

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The mystery of what happened to Susan Powell and her young sons' horrific death

What happened to Susan Powell remains a mystery to this day.

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The mystery of what happened to Susan Powell and her young sons' horrific death

What happened to Susan Powell remains a mystery to this day.

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Trudeau threatens to cancel Christmas for Canadians

Canadian Thanksgiving was just last month, and the country has seen consequences as Covid-19 cases reach record highs. Now, Canadian leaders say Christmas celebrations are in jeopardy.

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Grandfather serving 505-year sentence ordered to be released 'without delay'

In a stunning reprieve for a man sentenced to more than five centuries behind bars for a nonviolent offense, a judge in Los Angeles on Thursday summarily slashed his sentence to time served and ordered his immediate release.

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Marlins hire MLB's first female general manager

The Miami Marlins have hired Kim Ng to be the team's new general manager, making her the first woman GM and first Asian American GM in Major League Baseball history.

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New Hampshire seeing virus spread in rural communities

In rural New Hampshire, coronavirus is spreading rapidly in small towns, health officials say.

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Trump team and Pennsylvania election officials clash in federal court filings

Lawyers for President Donald Trump and those representing Pennsylvania election officials clash in federal court filings.

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Georgia hand tally of presidential race getting underway

Election officials in Georgia’s 159 counties are undertaking a hand tally of the presidential race that stems from an audit required by state law

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The world's largest wetlands are on fire. That's a disaster for all of us

The world watched as California and the Amazon went up in flames this year, but the largest tropical wetland on earth has been ablaze for months, largely unnoticed by the outside world.

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Lewis Hamilton is 'much prouder' of his push for equality than his fight for a seventh F1 title

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton says campaigning for equal rights has made him "much prouder" than possibly clinching a seventh world title this season.

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‘Suspicious’ circumstances around Black teen found dead in Louisiana

The 15-year-old vanished from his home on Oct. 30. Days later, the family says his body was found in a sugarcane field about 20 miles away, in Iberia Parish.

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UK's "Yorkshire Ripper" serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies

Britain’s Prison Service says serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who was widely known as the “Yorkshire Ripper,” has died in the hospital

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China congratulates Biden on being elected US president

China has become one of the last major countries to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy toward Beijing on trade, technology and other conflicts that have soured relations

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‘Suspicious’ circumstances around Black teen found dead in Louisiana

The 15-year-old vanished from his home on Oct. 30. Days later, the family says his body was found in a sugarcane field about 20 miles away, in Iberia Parish.

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UK's "Yorkshire Ripper" serial killer Peter Sutcliffe dies

Britain’s Prison Service says serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who was widely known as the “Yorkshire Ripper,” has died in the hospital

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China congratulates Biden on being elected US president

China has become one of the last major countries to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy toward Beijing on trade, technology and other conflicts that have soured relations

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Peter Sutcliffe, UK killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper, dies with coronavirus

British serial killer Peter Sutcliffe has died in hospital aged 74 after contracting Covid-19, the UK Ministry of Justice said Friday.

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Five people test positive for coronavirus aboard cruise ship

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Supermarket in China apologizes for chart that labels women who wear larger sizes 'rotten' and 'terrible'

A supermarket chain in China has apologized for apparently featuring a chart in one of its stores that used disparaging language to refer to women who wear larger-sized clothes as "rotten" and "terrible."

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Van Jones: Trump is strapping the country onto his own kamikaze plane

CNN's Van Jones hit out at President Donald Trump for his refusal to concede the 2020 presidential election by comparing his move to the "kamikaze" mission during World War II.

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Obama: Trump's fraud claims delegitimizing democracy

CNN's Wolf Blitzer speaks with Cindy McCain, widow of late Sen. John McCain, about President Donald Trump's refusal to concede to President-elect Joe Biden.

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Biden COVID-19 advisory board member suggests 4-6 week lock down

Dr. Michael Osterholm -- an adviser to President-elect Joe Biden -- said more needs to be done as the nation approaches "COVID hell."

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Could recounts and lawsuits help Trump flip the election?: Reality check

President Donald Trump has waged legal battles in his refusal to concede the election, but with a heavy burden to overcome, it's highly unlikely the results will change.

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Growing number of Senate Republicans support intel briefings for Biden

A growing number of Republican senators are calling on the Trump administration to grant President-elect Joe Biden classified intelligence briefings.

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'It's a slaughter': Doctor reacts to US Covid-19 numbers

Forty-four states see a rise in hospitalization as the number of daily new cases in the US nearly from just a few weeks ago. CNN's Erica Hill reports.

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In Central America, a devastating storm and an uncertain future

Central America's battle with Hurricane Eta could leave some countries scarred for generations.

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Screening travelers for symptoms of Covid-19 was ineffective, CDC study says

Temperature and symptom-based screening programs don't help catch coronavirus cases, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report that took a closer look at the programs used at US airports until mid-September.

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Tiger in the hunt at Masters after first round

A revitalized Tiger Woods drew on his vast experience at Augusta National to open his defense of the US Masters crown with a solid 4-under-par 68.

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4 teens attack boy at home, run his mother over with a van following romantic dispute

Four teenagers in Florida have been charged with attempted murder after a romantic dispute led them to attack another boy and then run over his mother with a van.

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Nurse charged with murder of 8 babies in UK held in custody

A nurse accused of killing eight babies and trying to kill another 10 at a hospital in northwest England has been remanded into custody

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El Paso, Texas, getting crushed by COVID-19 as state surpasses a million cases

El Paso, Texas, getting crushed by COVID-19 as state surpasses a million cases

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NYC bars and restaurants to close at 10 pm starting Friday

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced bars and restaurants with a liquor license will be forced to close at 10 p.m. for dining.

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Watchdogs urge transparency as execs from DC firm floated for Biden administration

Many names being floated for the new administration come from a single D.C. firm, WestExec Advisors.

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Snowplow driver discovers 2 murder victims on remote stretch of highway

Two murder victims were discovered by a California snowplow driver as they were clearing a remote stretch of highway in the Sierra Nevada.

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El Paso, Texas, getting crushed by COVID-19 as state surpasses a million cases

El Paso, Texas, getting crushed by COVID-19 as state surpasses a million cases

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World leaders talking to Biden about the virus, other issues

World leaders have spoken to President-elect Joe Biden about cooperating on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues

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Dad: Teen, found dead in Malaysia, couldn't survive jungle

The father of a French-Irish teenager who was found dead last year near a Malaysian jungle resort after vanishing on a holiday says his daughter would not have had the stamina or instinct to survive for days in the jungle

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Judge to weigh bond for father, son in Ahmaud Arbery slaying

A Georgia judge is being asked to decide whether to grant bond for a father and son charged in the February slaying of Ahmaud Arbery

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World leaders talking to Biden about the virus, other issues

World leaders have spoken to President-elect Joe Biden about cooperating on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues

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Dad: Teen, found dead in Malaysia, couldn't survive jungle

The father of a French-Irish teenager who was found dead last year near a Malaysian jungle resort after vanishing on a holiday says his daughter would not have had the stamina or instinct to survive for days in the jungle

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Europe is coming for Big Tech. Biden's victory won't change that

Europe has turned itself into the cop on the Big Tech beat, repeatedly enforcing its rules and hitting the industry's top American companies with huge fines. That's not going to change when Joe Biden is sworn in as US president.

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Beijing gives up on even the pretense of allowing opposition in Hong Kong

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The Watergate-era strategies that might win Trump a pardon. Maybe.

President Donald Trump should stop hyperventilating about voter fraud and draft a gracious concession speech just as Richard Nixon did when he narrowly lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy.

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Republican senator says he will step in if Biden doesn't have access to intelligence briefings by Friday

Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday that he will intervene if the Trump administration has not allowed President-elect Joe Biden access to presidential daily intelligence briefings by the end of the week, one of the first rights of a presidential candidate after winning the election.

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The disturbing truths in the new Vatican scandal report

As a Catholic, I long ago uneasily made my peace with the knowledge that too many church leaders who preached a Christian message I regard as sacred may themselves be deeply flawed, deceitful or corrupt. The release Tuesday of a Vatican report filled with the sordid details of former Archbishop of Washington Theodore McCarrick's rise and fall doesn't so much tear at my faith as give hope that the Holy See is finally learning to come clean with the truth.

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I quarantined in Beijing, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Here's what I learned

Of the past 148 days, I've spent nearly one-third of them in quarantine. I started in Beijing and have journeyed to Hong Kong and now Tokyo.

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Covid-19 scare unfolds aboard first Caribbean cruise since the pandemic began

A Covid-19 scare is the last thing the cruise industry needs as it eases back into the Caribbean.

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