The transformative buildings set to shape the world in 2021

The pandemic may have brought work to a halt on projects around the world, but next year is nonetheless set to welcome an exciting array of new buildings.

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Thailand bans food, drink, newspapers and magazines on domestic flights

In an effort to stem the tide of the coronavirus, Thailand has banned food, drink and any printed materials other than safety information cards on board domestic flights. The airlines will have to follow the regulations or could face possible penalty from their regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.

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California hospitals stressed to the 'brink of catastrophe' by the coronavirus surge

Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state's 40 million residents are living under stay-at-home orders, are seeing historic stress points.

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21 things to look forward to in 2021 ... if everything works out

Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce.

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Crowds fill streets in pandemic-hit Wuhan to celebrate New Year

Large crowds took to the streets at midnight on Friday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, celebrating the arrival of 2021 after a year marred by a deadly pandemic that killed thousands there and required the city to be locked down between the end of January and early April.

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Back pain causes pope to skip Vatican New Year's ceremonies

Pope Francis is skipping New Year's ceremonies due to what the Vatican says is a painful back condition

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Auld lang syne: New Year brings final UK-EU Brexit split

Britain and the EU spent 2020 wrangling.

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Pope Francis will not lead NYE masses due to sciatic pain

Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican's New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a statement on Thursday.

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High LA virus deaths, more contagious variant hit California

A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been found in California.

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2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by virus

This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other.

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Interview with partner of officer who shot Andre Hill reveals new details

Investigators looking into the police-involved shooting of Andre Hill released audio of the interview that one of the officers involved gave following the incident.

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High LA virus deaths, more contagious variant hit California

A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been found in California.

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2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by virus

This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other.

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Interview with partner of officer who shot Andre Hill reveals new details

Investigators looking into the police-involved shooting of Andre Hill released audio of the interview that one of the officers involved gave following the incident.

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Man deemed nation's most 'prolific serial killer' has died

Samuel Little, the prolific serial killer who was serving three consecutive life sentences, is dead, authorities said Wednesday.

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US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary

The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain divided over the risk posed by the regime and the Iraq-based militias it supports.

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Preserved woolly rhino unearthed in Russian Arctic

Russian scientists are poring over the well-preserved remains of a woolly rhinoceros that likely roamed the Siberian hinterland more than 12,000 years ago after it was found in the diamond-producing region of Yakutia.

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Furloughed Japanese airline staff to work as Shinto shrine attendants during New Year's holidays

Around the world, many furloughed employees are toughing out the coronavirus pandemic by taking second or third jobs.

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China approves Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

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Trump to return to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden's win

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US hits record for daily Covid-19 deaths

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New Year's Eve fireworks are on in some places, but they'll look a lot different this year

New Year's Eve celebrations around the world will look very different this year as cities take precautions against the spread of Covid-19.

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Girlfriend of Nashville bomber told police in 2019 he was building explosives in an RV, records show

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Biden White House to issue memo to halt or delay midnight regulations on January 20

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Vaccine rollout falls short of expectations, raising questions about 2021 timeline

The U.S. vaccine rollout moved slower than expected, stoking fears of systemic problems and people having to wait months longer to get their shot.

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Senator has 'a radical idea' for Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected a bill to increase direct payments to $2,000, likely closing the door on any pathway to passage before the end of the Congress. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) tells CNN's Jake Tapper it's a mistake to block the Senate from voting on the bill.

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How 2020 saw Hong Kong change forever

The past year has changed Hong Kong forever. From crushing pro-democracy protests and dissent to the implementation of the National Security Law and ousted lawmakers, for many China's tightening grip is choking the city. CNN's Ivan Watson looks into what the future holds for the semi-autonomous city.

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Woman accosts Black teen, falsely accuses him of stealing iPhone

A father captured video of a woman harassing his teenage son in a New York hotel as she falsely accused the teen of stealing her iPhone.

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Calls for Premier League 'circuit break' amid rising Covid-19 cases

It's a season that's so far delivered one of the more intriguing title races -- just six points separate the top nine teams -- but with the UK grappling with a significant spike in Covid-19 cases, the English Premier League is facing a major challenge in how it navigates the remainder of the 2020/2021 campaign.

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Virus surge swamping hospitals prompts indefinite lockdown

Hospitals in the densely populated area are being swarmed.

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UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

The UK is the first country to greenlight an easy-to-handle shot.

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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins

Chinese officials quietly ordered strict controls on all COVID-19 research.

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Virus surge swamping hospitals prompts indefinite lockdown

Hospitals in the densely populated area are being swarmed.

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UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

The UK is the first country to greenlight an easy-to-handle shot.

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GOP official says he tested positive for Covid-19 days after attending a White House party

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Hong Kongers who tried to flee to Taiwan jailed in China for up to 3 years

Ten Hong Kongers who attempted to flee the city by speedboat to Taiwan have been jailed in China for up to three years for organizing and taking part in an illegal border crossing.

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Sydney Christmas beach party sparks 'backpacker' deportation threat from Australian immigration minister

Australia's Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs has threatened to cancel the visas of any visitors caught breaking rules designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the country, after hundreds of people attended a beach party in Sydney's Bronte Beach on Christmas Day.

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Maintaining Hong Kong's 400 miles of hiking trails, one step at a time

Felix Yeung stops to allow a pair of huge, black buffaloes to lumber past.

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Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19

He was 41 years old.

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Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies age 41 after battling Covid-19

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, a Republican, has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19, CNN confirmed Tuesday night.

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Handcuffed suspect who allegedly shot police officer caught after 9 days

A suspect accused of shooting at a police officer while handcuffed was caught following a nine-day manhunt.

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Handcuffed suspect who allegedly shot police officer caught after 9 days

A suspect accused of shooting at a police officer while handcuffed was caught following a nine-day manhunt.

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister calls Beirut port explosion 'suspicious'

A probe into hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate left at Beirut's port began just hours before a massive blast rocked the site, leaving more than 200 dead and devastating the Lebanese capital, caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab told CNN on Tuesday.

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Thousands of people march in Nepal in bid to dissolve parliament

Thousands of opponents of Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli marched through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday urging him to reverse his decision to dissolve parliament and call for early elections.

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Here's how Mitch McConnell is planning to kill Trump's $2,000 checks

Less than 48 hours after President Donald Trump claimed that "the Senate will start the process for a vote that increases checks to $2,000, repeals Section 230, and starts an investigation into voter fraud," the actual boss of the Senate had his say.

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'Critically endangered' monkey and armored slug among 503 new species named in 2020

A monkey that lives on the edge of an extinct volcano, an amphibian that breathes through its skin and an armored slug are among the 503 new species named by London's Natural History Museum this year.

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This woman left North Korea 70 years ago. Now virtual reality has helped her return

Hyun Mi was 13 years old when she fled Pyongyang with her parents and five siblings to escape fighting on the Korean Peninsula. Chinese troops were approaching the North Korean capital and her family planned to hide further south until they passed.

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Boston removes statue of former slave kneeling before President Lincoln after 141 years

A Boston statue depicting a formerly enslaved man kneeling beneath President Abraham Lincoln was removed Tuesday morning, according to the mayor's office.

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White House coronavirus task force warns of 'unstable' data during the holidays

The White House coronavirus task force warned states of incomplete and "unstable" Covid-19 data due to the ongoing holiday season, making it difficult to track the pandemic's trajectory as concerns rise over continued or accelerated spread.

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Justice Department won't pursue charges against officers in Tamir Rice shooting

The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday it found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal charges against two officers in relation to the fatal 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice in an Ohio park.

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Police officer who shot unarmed Black man shouted 'gun' before opening fire

The Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill shouted that Hill had a gun before shooting him to death last week, according to a statement included in a report prepared by the Columbus police chief after the shooting.

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Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits central Croatia

A strong earthquake hit Croatia on Tuesday, with some injuries reported as well as considerable damages to roofs and buildings southeast of the capital

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Officer who shot, killed Black man fired from police department

A disciplinary hearing was held Monday for Columbus, Ohio, police officer Adam Coy who shot and killed Andre Hill.

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Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies

An Associated Press investigation has found an army of children toiling beneath a canopy of towering palm oil trees in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil

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Officer who shot, killed Black man fired from police department

A disciplinary hearing was held Monday for Columbus, Ohio, police officer Adam Coy who shot and killed Andre Hill.

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Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies

An Associated Press investigation has found an army of children toiling beneath a canopy of towering palm oil trees in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil

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The lives lost to COVID-19: Remembering beloved friends, family members

ABC News remembers some of those who lost their lives from the coronavirus.

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Nearly half a million people may have had Covid-19 in Wuhan, study shows. That's almost 10 times the official figure

Nearly half a million residents in the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus first emerged may have been infected with Covid-19 -- almost 10 times its official number of confirmed cases, according to a study by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Record Covid-19 hospitalizations in US could soon force health experts to ration care

The number of patients hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is the highest it's ever been -- and at this rate health experts warn they may have to ration nurses, respirators and care.

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'Demon Slayer' beats 'Spirited Away' to become Japan's highest-grossing movie ever

A Japanese anime blockbuster has beaten the Oscar-winning classic "Spirited Away" to become the country's highest-grossing movie ever — a significant feat as the global entertainment industry reels from the effects of the pandemic.

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Why Trump's 'enemy of the people' smear will have long-lasting effects

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

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Some California hospitals rationing care due to spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Some California hospitals are forced to ration care and cancel non-emergency surgeries as a result of the COVID-19 spike.

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Some California hospitals rationing care due to spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Some California hospitals are forced to ration care and cancel non-emergency surgeries as a result of the COVID-19 spike.

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Errol Louis: Trump's real target is Section 230

CNN political analyst Errol Louis discusses President Donald Trump's opposition to the sweeping defense bill that both chambers of Congress passed by veto-proof majorities, and suggests Trump's "real target" is Section 230.

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Bombing suspect's neighbor shares details of last conversation

Rick Laude, a neighbor of Nashville bombing suspect Anthony Quinn Warner, describes their conversation days before a van exploded in downtown Nashville on Christmas Day.

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Sisters gave birth 90 minutes apart after sharing pandemic pregnancy experience

After going through their pandemic pregnancies together, two Minnesota sisters thought it would be pretty neat if they ended up giving birth on the same day.

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Star witness at Trump's impeachment speaks out

Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in President Trump's impeachment hearing, tells CNN's Bianna Golodryga that he has no regrets about how things worked out following his testimony and his decision to retire from military service.

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Staff at nursing home of coronavirus outbreak receive vaccine

CNN's Sara Sidner returns to the nursing home in Kirkland, Washington that was the epicenter of the first Covid-19 outbreak in the west, to speak with staffers who received the coronavirus vaccine.

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Inside Europe's stunning abandoned churches

Across Europe, hundreds of churches that were once filled with worship and song are now at the mercy of the elements. With religion's role declining sharply around the continent in recent decades, the most promising outcome for many of these centuries-old structures is being reincarnated as residential or commercial properties.

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Coronavirus has been with us for a year. Here's what we still don't know

When China first reported cases of coronavirus to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019, it was described as a mysterious new strain of pneumonia. It didn't even have a name.

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Russian authorities threaten to jail Navalny if he doesn't show up in Moscow by Tuesday morning

Russian law enforcement is threatening to jail opposition politician Alexey Navalny for failing to comply with the terms of his suspended sentence in a years-old case if he fails to show up for a hearing in Moscow on Tuesday morning, his lawyer and officials said.

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The Columbus, Ohio, officer who killed Andre Hill has been fired

Adam Coy, the Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, has been fired, according to a statement from Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus Jr.

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Ghislaine Maxwell again denied bail

Judge rules Maxwell, alleged co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, still poses a flight risk

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Biden says his transition team has 'encountered roadblocks' from Trump appointees

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China sentences lawyer who reported on outbreak to 4 years

The man was charged with “picking fights and provoking trouble."

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NATO scrambled around 350 times for Russian jets in 2020

NATO said that Russian military activity in the alliance’s airspace increased slightly this year as its jets across Europe scrambled more than 400 times to escort or shadow unknown aircraft

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Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years

One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent women's rights activists has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison under a vague and broadly-worded law aimed at combating terrorism

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UK warns of 'bumpy' post-Brexit transition despite deal

EU nations have unanimously approved the post-Brexit trade deal.

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2 new holiday storms to bring turbulent weather across US

Extreme weather changes may affect some people's holiday travel plans.

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Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years

One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent women's rights activists has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison under a vague and broadly-worded law aimed at combating terrorism

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UK warns of 'bumpy' post-Brexit transition despite deal

EU nations have unanimously approved the post-Brexit trade deal.

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Trials begin for 10 charged in Hong Kong flight case

10 are accused of attempting to flee Hong Kong amid a crackdown on dissent.

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Shanghai police say suspect detained in games tycoon's death

Police in Shanghai say a suspect has been detained in the death by possible poisoning of the billionaire founder of a Chinese video game company that is producing films based on popular science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem.”

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Trials begin for 10 charged in Hong Kong flight case

10 are accused of attempting to flee Hong Kong amid a crackdown on dissent.

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Shanghai police say suspect detained in games tycoon's death

Police in Shanghai say a suspect has been detained in the death by possible poisoning of the billionaire founder of a Chinese video game company that is producing films based on popular science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem.”

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Russian fishing trawler sinks in Barents Sea, 17 missing

Russian emergency officials say a Russian fishing trawler has sank in the northern Barents Sea and 17 of its crew have gone missing

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Human body parts found discarded at 2 sites in Arizona

Human body parts that authorities say may have been intended for medical research were found this weekend in northern Arizona

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Russian fishing trawler sinks in Barents Sea, 17 missing

Russian emergency officials say a Russian fishing trawler has sank in the northern Barents Sea and 17 of its crew have gone missing

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Human body parts found discarded at 2 sites in Arizona

Human body parts that authorities say may have been intended for medical research were found this weekend in northern Arizona

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Uganda's Bobi Wine says his bodyguard was 'deliberately' run over and killed

Ugandan presidential opposition candidate Bobi Wine said one of his bodyguards was run over and killed Sunday by a military police truck, while taking a journalist to the hospital.

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Seven killed in knife attack in northeast China

At least seven people were killed Sunday morning by a knife-wielding attacker in northeast China, according to state media.

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Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill after nearly weeklong delay

After days of opposition, President Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill.

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Australia is the last Western hold out on the climate crisis. But some states and businesses are calling for change

Deep in northeast Australia's outback, underneath grassy eucalypt woodlands and vast grazing lands scattered with cattle stations, lies one of the world's largest known untapped coal reserves.

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A photographic history of men in love

When Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell came across an old photograph at an antique store in Dallas, Texas, they saw something of themselves reflected in the image.

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Group of Alabama protesters places fake body bags on courthouse lawn

For months, a group of protesters in Alabama has been fighting for the removal of a Confederate flag and a Confederate monument that sit in front of the Marshall County Courthouse in Albertville.

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4 charged with aiding handcuffed fugitive who allegedly shot police officer

4 charged with aiding handcuffed fugitive who allegedly shot Pennsylvania police officer

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4 charged with aiding handcuffed fugitive who allegedly shot police officer

4 charged with aiding handcuffed fugitive who allegedly shot Pennsylvania police officer

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Rights group: 13 detained during rallies in Belarus

Groups of people took part in small rallies scattered around Minsk.

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Tony Rice, master bluegrass guitarist, dies at 69

He drew fans worldwide for his quick, fluid playing.

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France takes careful vaccine approach to counter skepticism

French health scandals in recent decades have included mismanaged vaccines.

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Star college football player dies suddenly

University of Utah star running back Ty Jordan, a player known for his infectious personality and smile, has died, school officials announced Saturday.

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'You can't diddle around': Sanders, despite misgivings, urges Trump to approve relief

Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.

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Star college football player dies suddenly

University of Utah star running back Ty Jordan, a player known for his infectious personality and smile, has died, school officials announced Saturday.

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WATCH: Dog storms field during soccer match in Bolivia

A dog somehow found its way onto the field during a professional soccer match in Bolivia.

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New Year's Eve storm to move across US with heavy snow, winds, severe thunderstorms

This week, a lot of snow is expected to fall in the West, Midwest and Southern Plains.

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New Year's Eve storm to move across US with heavy snow, winds, severe thunderstorms

This week, a lot of snow is expected to fall in the West, Midwest and Southern Plains.

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China lowers age of criminal liability to 12 for some crimes

China has lowered the age of criminal responsibility for some serious crimes from 14 to 12, as it looks to combat juvenile crime committed by children

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Unemployment benefits expire for millions as Trump rages

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans expired overnight.

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China lowers age of criminal liability to 12 for some crimes

China has lowered the age of criminal responsibility for some serious crimes from 14 to 12, as it looks to combat juvenile crime committed by children

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From royal splits to PR crises, Queen Elizabeth had a rough 2020

2020 was a tumultuous year for most people, and that's no less true for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Eastern Turkey shook by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake with a 5.3 magnitude has shaken Elazig province in eastern Turkey

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Eastern Turkey shook by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake with a 5.3 magnitude has shaken Elazig province in eastern Turkey

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Wrestling star 'Brodie Lee' dead at 41

Professional wrestler Jon Huber, known in the ring as both Luke Harper and Mr. Brodie Lee, died Saturday at the age of 41, according to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

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Boy, 7, went back into a burning home to save his baby sister

A 7-year-old boy named Eli saved his baby sister's life when he jumped into her room through a window to rescue her from a fire that destroyed his family's home.

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3 people killed and 3 wounded in shooting at Illinois bowling alley

Three people were killed and three wounded in a shooting on Saturday at a bowling alley in Rockford, Illinois, and a suspect is in custody, according to police.

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3 people killed, 3 injured in random shooting at bowling alley: Police

The shooting took place in Rockford, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.

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Suicide bombing suspected in Nashville explosion as investigators search home south of the city

Investigators looking into the Christmas morning explosion in Nashville now believe the blast was likely the result of a suicide bombing, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation.

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Derided in the West, spam is so beloved in Asia that one company has invented a meat-free version of it

In a brightly lit restaurant in downtown Hong Kong, the meaty smell of fried spam fills the air.

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Holiday sales tick up as shoppers invest in their homes

Homebound shoppers spent more on furnishing and food, less on clothing, jewelry.

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Holiday sales tick up as shoppers invest in their homes

Homebound shoppers spent more on furnishing and food, less on clothing, jewelry.

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Officials accuse Florida rapper, 2 others, of home invasion

They allegedly terrorized a couple, demanded $20,000, sexually assaulted a woman

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Virus besets Belarus prisons filled with president's critics

A wave of COVID-19 has engulfed prisons in Belarus that are packed with people in custody for demonstrating against the nation’s authoritarian president

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Edward Snowden announces he's become a father

Edward Snowden announces he's become a father.

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EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1

The European Union and the United Kingdom have made public the vast agreement set to govern future trade and cooperation between them from Jan. 1

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British double agent George Blake dies in Russia at 98

George Blake, a former British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union, has died in Russia

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COVID-19 vaccine shipments arrive across EU before rollout

The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived across the European Union.

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EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1

The European Union and the United Kingdom have made public the vast agreement set to govern future trade and cooperation between them from Jan. 1

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British double agent George Blake dies in Russia at 98

George Blake, a former British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union, has died in Russia

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The Boxing Day questions you've probably Googled

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, and it has absolutely nothing to do with your empty gift boxes.

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3 UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic

The spokesman for the United Nations secretary-general says three peacekeepers from Burundi were killed and two others wounded in Central African Republic in attacks Friday by armed combatants

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Trump made lasting impact on federal courts

Trump’s deep imprint on the federal courts is a rare point of agreement.

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3 UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic

The spokesman for the United Nations secretary-general says three peacekeepers from Burundi were killed and two others wounded in Central African Republic in attacks Friday by armed combatants

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Best-laid plans were derailed by 2020 and pandemic -- even for Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin began 2020 with a surprise, sweeping his entire government aside on January 15 after unveiling a raft of constitutional reforms.

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Beyoncé to donate $500,000 to people impacted by the eviction crisis

Beyoncé will offer $5,000 grants to help people facing foreclosures or evictions due to the housing crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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A preschool teacher who was laid off after 20 years won a $250,000 lottery

After working as a preschool teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, for two decades, Joe Camp was laid off in September amid the coronavirus pandemic. A month later, he lost his father.

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First case of coronavirus variant detected in France, health ministry says

First case of coronavirus variant detected in France, health ministry says

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CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK

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Boston health care worker who experienced reaction to Moderna coronavirus vaccine has history of allergies

A health care worker who experienced an allergic reaction after receiving a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at Boston Medical Center on Christmas Eve tells CNN he has a history of allergies.

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Duke women's basketball cancels rest of 2020-2021 season because of Covid-19 concerns

Duke University's women's basketball team will not play the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, citing health and safety concerns stemming from Covid-19, the school announced Friday.

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Philadelphia police kill gunman who opened fire on teens, killing 1

A man who fatally shot a teenage boy early Friday was killed by Philadelphia police officers who had responded to a report of a fight, authorities said.

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Boston Celtics legend K.C. Jones has died at age 88

The word "legend" is often thrown around casually. But when it comes to K.C. Jones, there really is no other word that does him justice.

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Possible human remains found near explosion site in Nashville, law enforcement officials say

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China turns off the lights in 'Christmas town' as officials race to meet energy targets

For months, factories in the city of Yiwu, known as China's "Christmas town," have been cranking out most of the tinsel, decorations and other festive ornaments now hanging on trees worldwide.

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A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment

A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an Indiana hospital.

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Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder claims he's being extorted by one of team's minority owners

Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL's Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he's being extorted by one of the franchise's minority owners, Dwight Schar.

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Chief calls to terminate cop who shot Black man as family mourns loss this Christmas

The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, has called for the immediate termination of a police officer involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man.

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Chief calls to terminate cop who shot Black man as family mourns loss this Christmas

The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, has called for the immediate termination of a police officer involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man.

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Large winter storm system dumps rain on Northeast, snow in other parts of East

A large winter storm that brought blizzard conditions to the Midwest was hitting much of the East Coast on Christmas Eve, bringing snow to parts of the South and rain to the Northeast.

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Columbus, Ohio, police chief moves to terminate one officer, investigate others in fatal shooting of Andre Hill

The chief of the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio announced he is moving forward with terminating one of the department's officers after the fatal shooting of a Black man Tuesday morning.

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San Diego County wildfire prompted evacuations at Camp Pendleton and nearby area

A wildfire in northern San Diego County has scorched 3,000 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations, according to Cal Fire and US Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

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See what's happening to President Trump's border wall

In the waning days of the Trump administration, construction crews are rapidly working to finish the US-Mexico border wall as President-elect Joe Biden pledges to bring construction to a halt. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.

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What happens if Trump doesn't sign the $900 billion stimulus bill

• House GOP kills bid for $2,000 stimulus checks • New $600 stimulus checks in limbo

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One person's 'superspreader action' caused 7 deaths and put 300 families in quarantine

• Fauci says he will practice what he preaches this holiday season

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Influential coronavirus model projects the US death toll will climb significantly by April

More than 1 million people have received their first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, but an influential coronavirus model projects the US death toll will climb well over a half million, topping 567,000 by April 1.

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US military command turns botched airstrike into Christmas joke

The US military command posted a tweet and press release about a botched airstrike on a Al-Shabaab target in Somalia, saying Al-Shabaab had been "on the naughty list." CNN's Barbara Starr has more.

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Opinion: How an FBI team leader knew Blackwater defendants didn't deserve a pardon from Trump

The President of the United States has the power to grant a pardon to anyone he believes deserves one. This is an incredible power when used for good. There are cases where the US justice system gets it wrong and cases where the defendants had served their time and were now doing good things. However, none of those fact patterns are present in President Donald Trump's pardon of four Blackwater security guards serving time for their involvement in the killing of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad on September 16, 2007.

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Prosecutor in Manafort case knew pardon was coming so he found a legal loophole

The lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation reacts to President Trump pardoning Paul Manafort, his former campaign manager who pleaded guilty to multiple crimes.

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For the first time all season, an NFL coach will miss a game due to Covid-19 protocols

Players, assistant coaches and coordinators have all missed National Football League games this season under league Covid-19 protocols, but never has a head coach been absent from the sidelines.

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How KFC became a Christmas tradition in Japan

Almost every year since she was a child, Hokkaido resident Naomi has looked forward to her family's traditional Christmas meal: a KFC "party barrel" brimming with salad, cake and lots of fried chicken.

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United Airlines latest to require negative coronavirus test for flights from London

United Airlines on Thursday became the fourth major airline with routes between London and the New York metropolitan area to require passengers show proof they have been tested negative recently for the novel coronavirus.

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Rush Limbaugh says he didn't expect to be alive in an emotional last show of 2020

Rush Limbaugh wrapped up his final show of 2020 with an emotional outpouring of gratitude for the support he's received during his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer.

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Watch father leave daughter dozens of surprise Ring messages

When Hannah Williams bought her parents a Ring Video Doorbell, she never expected them to use it the way they did.

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Dr. Fauci is 80 today. Hear the Bidens sing 'Happy Birthday' to him

Dr. Anthony Fauci got a special treat as he left work Wednesday. Members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad were waiting outside to serenade the good doctor ahead of his 80th birthday on Dec. 24.

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The deadliest jobs in the US last year

Work-related deaths reached a 12-year high in 2019 at more than 5,300, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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'Don't lose hope': ICU nurse goes home after 8 months in hospital battling COVID-19

An intensive care unit nurse is finally home after spending eight months in the hospital battling COVID-19.

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'Don't lose hope': ICU nurse goes home after 8 months in hospital battling COVID-19

An intensive care unit nurse is finally home after spending eight months in the hospital battling COVID-19.

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Meghan and Prince Harry share Christmas card starring little Archie

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released a family Christmas card featuring their 18-month-old son Archie in his first public image in months.

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Neighborhood made UPS driver cry tears of joy

Residents of a Virginia neighborhood surprised their local UPS delivery driver who brought joy to their lives during the pandemic. WTVR's Tracy Sears reports.

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US hits record number of Covid-19 hospitalizations

• Biden says 'our darkest days' in battling Covid-19 'are ahead of us' • Fauci says he's confident in the vaccine. Here's why • Is the vaccine right for you? Here's how to tell • Antarctica records its first Covid-19 outbreak

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Fox News hosts mock holiday travel guidance

See Fox News anchors Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham mock CDC guidance around holiday travel.

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Japan's top court gives retrial hope for man who spent almost 50 years on death row

Japan's Supreme Court has overturned a ruling blocking the retrial of an 84-year-old man who spent almost half a century on death row awaiting the hangman's call over the murder of a family of four, his lawyer told CNN Thursday.

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UK-EU nearing possible Brexit trade deal, with announcement expected Thursday

The United Kingdom and the European Union are closing in on a post-Brexit trade agreement after months of fraught negotiations, sources told CNN.

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Chris Christie on Kushner's father: One of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes I prosecuted

During a 2019 interview with PBS, Chris Christie explained why he decided he had to prosecute Charles Kushner, father of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, while US attorney. Trump has since issued Kushner a full pardon.

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US reaches out to intelligence alliance partners on suspected Russian hack

White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien held a call on Tuesday with his counterparts in an international intelligence sharing alliance to discuss the suspected Russian cyberattack on US government agencies and propose a joint statement condemning the breach, according to a senior administration official and two officials from the other nations.

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US says Iranian-backed militias 'almost certainly' behind recent rocket attack near US embassy in Baghdad

US Central Command said Wednesday that the Sunday rocket attack on Baghdad's International Zone near the US embassy was "almost certainly conducted by an Iranian-backed rogue militia group."

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Ohio mayor calls for 'immediate termination' of officer who shot and killed a Black man 'who had committed no crime'

The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday called for the "immediate termination" of a city police officer in the killing of a Black man who was described as a guest at the home where he was shot and "had committed no crime."

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Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant

Michael Worobey, a biologist at the University of Arizona, has seen more than 100,000 different strains of the virus that causes Covid-19. But when he saw the new variant from the UK, he noticed something different.

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Wombats, snails, ferrets: The animals that brought us joy during the pandemic

The global pandemic made 2020 an exhausting year, but for many people one thing brought some much-needed relief -- animals.

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Delta gifts employee who battled Covid-19 for months a first-class trip anywhere in the world

Janese Cockfield refused to sit idly by as her twin sister, Janice, lay in a coma 600 miles away, batting to survive Covid-19.

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Donald Trump is right: $600 is not nearly enough. But $2,000 isn't, either

After months of failed negotiations and political feuding, Congress finally approved a $900 billion relief package this week, nearly nine months after the record $2.2 trillion passed in March, and against the backdrop of a country riddled with economic peril and surging coronavirus cases.

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Actor organizes maskless caroling protests as California's cases surge

Actor Kirk Cameron is facing criticism for organizing at least two events in Southern California in recent weeks, where dozens of mask-less people stood shoulder-to-shoulder to sing Christmas carols in protest of state and local stay-at-home mandates.

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Kentucky sisters lose parents, grandfather to COVID-19 in 1 month

A Kentucky family is mourning the loss of three members to COVID-19 in four weeks.

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Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for New York mayor

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has filed paperwork to participate in New York's 2021 mayoral race, according to city records.

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Chinese swimmer Sun Yang's doping ban referred back to CAS after appeal

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has had his eight-year ban for doping violations referred back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after an appeal to a Swiss court, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said in a statement late on Wednesday.

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Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, Charles Kushner among those pardoned by Trump

President Donald Trump issued a second round of pardons Wednesday, just weeks before his time in the White House comes to a close.

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Trump's veto of massive defense bill sets up possible override vote next week

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FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials

Iranian cyber actors were behind online death threats targeting US election officials, the FBI announced on Wednesday.

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NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game due to Covid-19

On the second day of the new NBA season, a game has been postponed due to Covid-19 -- and a league star has violated protocol.

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Visa continues its ban on Pornhub but will allow payments on some of its parent company's sites

Visa said Wednesday it will allow customers to make payments on some adult websites owned by Pornhub's parent company, MindGeek. The allowed websites, Visa says, only host professionally produced adult studio content rather than user-generated content, which it currently bans.

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Trump goes on a rampage with pardons, veto threats and Covid denial

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CNN's Evan Perez: Trump pardon list appears to be a Fox News list

President Donald Trump announced a wave of lame duck pardons, including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation, as well as ones for Republican allies who once served in Congress and military contractors involved in a deadly shooting of Iraqi civilians. CNN's Evan Perez reports.

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Biden slams President Trump's response to massive cyberattack

President-elect Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for not making an official statement on the suspected Russian cyberattacks against US federal government agencies.

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Newsmax and Fox News backtrack on election fraud claims

After Newsmax, Fox News, and One America News received legal notices from voting technology company Smartmatic, Newsmax and Fox News backtracked baseless election fraud claims.

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California health system buckling under COVID-19 pandemic

California’s health care system is buckling under the strain of the nation’s largest coronavirus outbreak and authorities say it may fracture in weeks if people ignore holiday social distancing

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California health system buckling under COVID-19 pandemic

California’s health care system is buckling under the strain of the nation’s largest coronavirus outbreak and authorities say it may fracture in weeks if people ignore holiday social distancing

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Highly endangered black-footed ferrets get experimental Covid-19 vaccine

Months before officials authorized coronavirus vaccines for humans, scientists tried a veterinary vaccine in endangered ferrets. Drugmakers are researching similar efforts for other animals, such as farmed minks, in part to guard against virus mutations that could pose new risks to people.

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We asked people around the world to reflect on 2020. Here's what you told us

It might not be a year you want to remember, but 2020 is one you likely won't forget. The past 12 months were marked by political turmoil, demands for racial justice, devastating natural disasters and a deadly global pandemic. CNN asked people around the world how much this year challenged and changed them.

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Double murderer sentenced to 40 years in prison

An Australian man dubbed "the Claremont killer" has been sentenced to at least 40 years in jail for murdering two young women, bringing an end to one of the country's most notorious cold cases.

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Nepali airline Buddha Air flies passengers to the wrong airport

Nepali airline Buddha Air made a blunder recently when it flew passengers to the wrong airport.

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Trump announces wave of pardons

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Biden team calls out Twitter over plan to wipe White House accounts' followers

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team has pushed back against Twitter's decision to not allow the millions of followers of the White House Twitter accounts to be automatically retained when the accounts are handed over to the new administration.

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Three French police officers shot dead after responding to a domestic violence incident

Three police officers have been shot dead and a fourth has been injured following a domestic violence incident in central France, local prosecutors told CNN affiliate BFM TV.

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Walmart allegedly contributed to the opioid crisis, DOJ says

The Department of Justice is alleging that Walmart broke the law and contributed to the prescription opioid crisis by filling thousands of invalid prescriptions and failing to report suspicious orders of opioids, according to the department's statement.

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Police officer kills Black man while body camera wasn't on: mayor

A Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed a Black man Tuesday morning didn't have his body camera turned on at the time, Mayor Andrew Ginther said.

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Georgia college student who broke Cayman Islands' quarantine receives reduced sentence

The Georgia college student who broke Covid-19 quarantine rules in the Cayman Islands to visit her boyfriend has received reduced jail time after initially being sentenced to four months in prison.

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Elon Musk claims Tim Cook refused to meet with him to discuss buying Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter on Tuesday that he attempted to sell the company "during the darkest days of the Model 3 program," but that Apple CEO Tim Cook "refused to take the meeting."

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The White House coronavirus coordinator says she plans to retire

• Biden says 'our darkest days' in battling Covid-19 'are ahead of us' • Fauci says he's confident in the vaccine. Here's why • Is the vaccine right for you? Here's how to tell • Antarctica records its first Covid-19 outbreak

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'Chaos and confusion': Stranded trucks pack UK airstrip

CNN's Salma Abdelaziz reports on the confusion and chaos as the UK-France border remains closed due to the coronavirus variant leaving thousands of long-haul trucks stranded.

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A Delta passenger who jumped out of a moving plane with a dog was allegedly about to lose control

One of the two passengers who exited a Delta flight with their dog as the plane taxied onto a runway felt he needed to leave or he would lose control, according to statements during an arraignment Tuesday.

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Trump throws wrench into COVID relief by saying he won't sign bipartisan bill

The president says he will only sign it if Americans receive $2,000 payments.

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Man who died after collapsing on United flight had COVID-19, coroner confirms

The flight quickly diverted to New Orleans on Dec. 14 after the man became ill.

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Trump issues flurry of pardons, commutations

President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a flurry of pardons and commutations to a slew of controversial figures with ties to his administration.

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Trump supporters drown out GOP senator at election rally

Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) had to pause her remarks at a campaign rally after the crowd started chanting their support for Donald Trump's baseless election fraud claims.

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A Thai rescue worker gave a baby elephant CPR after it was hit by a motorcycle. It survived

Thailand's Mana Srivate has performed dozens of resuscitation attempts in his 26 years as a rescue worker, but never before on an elephant.

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An acquired taste? McDonald's China offers burger featuring Spam and crushed Oreos

Just when we thought we couldn't possibly be shocked by yet another bizarre fast food chain restaurant offering -- remember Domino's bubble tea pizza? -- McDonald's China has proved us wrong.

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'This is not a drill': Berman breaks down actions Trump is considering

President Donald Trump is looking for ways to overturn the 2020 election and is relying on a group of fringe advisers. CNN's John Berman discusses the latest developments from the White House.

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More areas in England could go into stricter restrictions, official says

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Here's which Biden Cabinet and other top roles haven't been announced yet

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key roles in his incoming administration, including attorney general, labor secretary and commerce secretary.

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Newsmax 'clarifies' election conspiracy theories after legal threat from voting technology company

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

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Trump issues executive order requiring 'beautiful' federal architecture

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature "beautiful" architecture, expressing a preference for classical architecture over modernist designs.

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Zooey Deschanel channels Katy Perry in new music video

Katy Perry's new music video has us doing a double take.

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Five high school freshmen are being called heroes for saving two children from an icy pond

Five New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes after they saved two children from falling into an icy pond while they were sledding.

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This is the woman whose statue will replace that of Robert E. Lee in the US Capitol

When Barbara Johns was just 16 years old, she led a walkout at her high school to protest poor and unequal school conditions. The moment is one that many historians believe helped launch the desegregation movement in the US.

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A security guard biked more than 3 miles to return a woman's lost wallet. Now, his community is raising money to buy him a car

One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store turned up at their front door.

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2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out moving plane with a dog at La Guardia

Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a runway at New York's La Guardia Airport Monday morning, Delta spokesman Morgan Durrant told CNN.

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Surviving a hotel quarantine ... with kids

Imagine spending two weeks in a strict quarantine, not allowed to go anywhere beyond a small hotel room even to eat or exercise.

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Yoga for stress-related insomnia

Are you finding yourself tossing and turning in the middle of the night, unable to stay asleep? Or maybe you've always struggled with falling asleep, but now it's taking hours instead of 30 minutes for shut-eye to kick in.

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Navalny says Russian agent accidentally admitted to poisoning him

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny publishes audio of phone call he says shows him duping a Russian intelligence agent into admitting FSB poisoned him with a nerve agent.

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Navalny says Russian agent accidentally admitted to poisoning him

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny publishes audio of phone call he says shows him duping a Russian intelligence agent into admitting FSB poisoned him with a nerve agent.

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The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans' arms as Covid-19 cases in the US pass 18M

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Fired Florida Covid data scientist's lawsuit calls search of her home 'retaliation'

• Biden receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine • Millions of airline passengers ignored Covid warnings and traveled over the weekend

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Suspect on the run after allegedly shooting police officer while handcuffed

Handcuffed escapee remains on the run after allegedly shooting Pennsylvania police officer with hidden gun

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Suspect on the run after allegedly shooting police officer while handcuffed

Handcuffed escapee remains on the run after allegedly shooting Pennsylvania police officer with hidden gun

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Biden receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, says 'nothing to worry about'

President-elect Joe Biden, 78, took the COVID-19 vaccine on camera Monday to build public confidence.

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Vatican OKs getting Covid-19 vaccines that used cell lines from aborted fetuses

Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is morally acceptable, the Vatican deemed, after some anti-abortion groups raised concerns about how the vaccines were manufactured.

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Here are parents' top 10 concerns during the pandemic

Parents are worried about their children's well-being during the stress of 2020 and the ongoing pandemic. Here were their top 10 concerns, according to a new poll.

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Watch for the 'Christmas Star' as Jupiter and Saturn come closer than they have in centuries

The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it's happening just in time for Christmas -- hence the nickname of the "Christmas Star."

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Tom Brady is back in the groove; New England Patriots not so much

The Atlanta Falcons have seen this script before. An NFL team, led by Tom Brady, producing a stunning comeback to break hearts.

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Boris Johnson to hold crisis meeting after new Covid varient cuts UK off

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Just let journalists do our jobs

In Yemen's Houthi-controlled north, four journalists — Abdul Khaleq Amran, Akram Al-Walidi, Hareth Humaid, and Tawfiq Al-Mansouri — are on death row. They are charged with treason and conspiring with "the enemy" — the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis.

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Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island

Kīlauea, an active shield volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, has erupted.

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12-year-old girl saved as authorities thwart alleged cross-country kidnap: Sheriff

Virginia man described by authorities as a white supremacist pedophilia advocate jailed after allegedly flying cross-country to kidnap a 12-year-old California girl.

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EU regulator meets to discuss approval of COVID-19 vaccine

The European Medicines Agency is meeting to consider approving a coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer that would be the first to be authorized for use in the European Union

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New strain of COVID-19 is driving South Africa's resurgence

The new strain brings higher numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

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Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island

Kīlauea, an active shield volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, has erupted.

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12-year-old girl saved as authorities thwart alleged cross-country kidnap: Sheriff

Virginia man described by authorities as a white supremacist pedophilia advocate jailed after allegedly flying cross-country to kidnap a 12-year-old California girl.

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EU regulator meets to discuss approval of COVID-19 vaccine

The European Medicines Agency is meeting to consider approving a coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer that would be the first to be authorized for use in the European Union

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New strain of COVID-19 is driving South Africa's resurgence

The new strain brings higher numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

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Officials shut down illegal club in NYC with 160 people inside amid COVID-19 pandemic

Officials shut down an illegal nightclub in New York City Sunday morning.

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Officials shut down illegal club in NYC with 160 people inside amid COVID-19 pandemic

Officials shut down an illegal nightclub in New York City Sunday morning.

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Report: Social media manipulation affects even US senators

A vast, globalized industry of low-cost social media manipulation service providers continues to flourish, distorting both commerce and politics — including the verified social media accounts of two U.S. senators

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Report: Social media manipulation affects even US senators

A vast, globalized industry of low-cost social media manipulation service providers continues to flourish, distorting both commerce and politics — including the verified social media accounts of two U.S. senators

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Lockheed Martin strikes $4.4B deal to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne

$4.4 billion deal brings together companies that already had been cooperating.

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Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal

Worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadow news that U.S. finally has a deal.

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Lockheed Martin strikes $4.4B deal to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne

$4.4 billion deal brings together companies that already had been cooperating.

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Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal

Worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadow news that U.S. finally has a deal.

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Winter solstice 2020: The shortest day is long on ancient pagan traditions

For six months, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that's about to reverse itself.

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Rockets fired at Baghdad Green Zone in 'terrorist act,' Iraq says

A rocket attack on Baghdad's diplomatic Green Zone Sunday night was "a terrorist act" that undermines Iraq's international reputation, the country's president says.

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Hospitals try to keep pace, stores close during virus surge

California hospitals are battling to find beds to house patients amid COVID-19.

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Doctors 'furious' only 7 residents make 1st vaccine wave at California hospital

Doctors at Stanford Medical Center protested the university's vaccine distribution plan, which they claim doesn't prioritize staff that works with COVID-19 patients.

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Will Biden wage a confirmation battle over AG? Some current DOJ insiders hope so

Some DOJ insiders have told ABC News they're hoping Joe Biden wages a confirmation battle over the attorney general post.

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Cross-country Christmas storm likely to have severe impact on East Coast

The potential of a cross-country Christmas week storm hitting the U.S. is increasing.

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Hospitals try to keep pace, stores close during virus surge

California hospitals are battling to find beds to house patients amid COVID-19.

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Fiji cyclone death toll rises to 4 with 1 missing

The death toll from a powerful cyclone that battered the Pacific island nation of Fiji last week has risen to four with one missing

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Fiji cyclone death toll rises to 4 with 1 missing

The death toll from a powerful cyclone that battered the Pacific island nation of Fiji last week has risen to four with one missing

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Lockdowns have stopped people moving. And fugitives are running out of hiding places

As Covid-19 restrictions tightened in China early this year, a fugitive who had been on the run for four years after allegedly stealing a corpse was running out of places to hide.

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Chilean president handed $3,500 fine for mask-less selfie with stranger on beach

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was slapped with a $3,500 fine on Friday after posing for a selfie on the beach with a bystander without wearing a mask as required during the coronavirus pandemic, health authorities said.

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Deal on Fed removes obstacle to agreement on COVID relief

Top congressional lawmakers have cleared away the last major obstacle to agreement on a COVID-19 economic relief package costing nearly $1 trillion

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Pentagon under pressure from Trump administration to split NSA and Cyber Command

The Trump administration is pushing to make major adjustments to the Pentagon organizations charged with cybersecurity and signals intelligence, according to a US defense official.

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Fired attorney Sidney Powell advising Trump to chart a scorched-earth course

After cutting Sidney Powell from his legal team, President Trump has welcomed her back into the White House to plot out further efforts to revive his presidency.

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Overdose deaths far outpace COVID-19 deaths in San Francisco

A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year.

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Humane Society gets 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner

It’s not known how the person became inundated with the furry little rodents.

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Nearly 50 years after death of wife and daughter, empathy remains at Biden's core

The president-elect has dealt with unthinkable family tragedies.

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Overdose deaths far outpace COVID-19 deaths in San Francisco

A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year.

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Humane Society gets 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner

It’s not known how the person became inundated with the furry little rodents.

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Taiwan's planned submarine fleet could forestall a potential Chinese invasion for decades

Taiwan has begun building a fleet of state-of-the-art submarines as it looks to further bolster its defensive capabilities, a move analysts say could complicate any potential Chinese military plans to invade the island or install a naval blockade.

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Minnesota state senator dies after being diagnosed with Covid-19

Minnesota state Sen. Jerry Relph died Friday following his diagnosis and hospitalization from Covid-19.

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Boris Johnson backtracks on Christmas rules after Covid-19 strain proves to spread faster

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Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter dies at 97

Former Mississippi Governor William Winter, "who championed education initiatives, job creation, and racial harmony throughout his life," died Friday at age 97, his family said.

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Haaland makes history as Department of the Interior nominee

Haaland would be the first Native American to serve in the Cabinet if confirmed.

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Heated Oval Office meeting included talk of special counsel, martial law as Trump advisers clash

President Donald Trump convened a heated meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, including lawyer Sidney Powell and her client, former national security adviser Michael Flynn, two people familiar with the matter said, describing a session that began as an impromptu gathering but devolved and eventually broke out into screaming matches at certain points as some of Trump's aides pushed back on Powell and Flynn's more outrageous suggestions about overturning the election.

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How the vaccine gets from the lab to your arm

This is the long road Covid-19 vaccines take to get to you. All the while, staying ultra cold.

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How Santa Claus will deliver presents safely in the Covid-19 pandemic, explained by kids

It's a family tradition for the Hakerem family to leave cookies out on the dining room or kitchen table for Santa Claus when he delivers presents on Christmas Eve.

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The Rockefeller Foundation -- founded on oil money -- is dropping fossil fuels

The Rockefeller Foundation was founded over 100 years ago using money largely made from Standard Oil. In an exclusive interview with CNN Business' Matt Egan, the foundation's current president Dr. Rajiv Shah explains why it's now dropping all fossil fuel assets.

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A dog was hit by a car and peppered with shotgun pellets. Now, she's found a grateful forever family

Tammi, an adorable 9-month-old retriever, arrived at the San Antonio Humane Society last month with with multiple injuries, including shotgun pellets in her body.

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How World War II shaped 'It's a Wonderful Life'

It's George Bailey's crucial moment. Disheveled and desperate, he offers up a Hail-Mary prayer to a God he's not sure is listening: "I'm not a praying man, but if you're up there and you can hear me, show me the way. I'm at the end of my rope."

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Why the future looks bright for the Republican Party

On Monday, the Electoral College confirmed that Joe Biden is the President-elect. This has upset many of my Republican friends, especially those who believe President Donald Trump was cheated out of reelection.

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Tool tells when you may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Find out when you may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine with this interactive tool.

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Tool tells when you may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Find out when you may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine with this interactive tool.

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College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open

As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts around the country are aggressively recruiting substitute teachers, offering bonuses and waiving certification requirements in order to keep classrooms open

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College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open

As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts around the country are aggressively recruiting substitute teachers, offering bonuses and waiving certification requirements in order to keep classrooms open

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College student sentenced to 4 months in prison for breaking Covid-19 protocol

An 18-year-old college student from Georgia has been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands after breaking the British Caribbean territory's Covid-19 protocol while visiting her boyfriend for a jet skiing competition, according to her family.

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US plans to shutter remaining consulates in Russia

The Trump administration has informed lawmakers of its plan to shutter its two remaining consulates in Russia.

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Trump is fundraising off Georgia races, but his PAC isn't spending it on candidates

President Trump has been fundraising for his "Georgia Election Fund" -- but none of the money he's raised through his new PAC appears to have gone to help the candidates.

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Flu numbers are down this year due to higher vaccination rates amid COVID pandemic

Increased rates of flu vaccinations this year may help us avoid further catastrophic stress on our health care system.

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FDA grants authorization to Moderna for 2nd COVID-19 vaccine

Doses of the vaccine are expected to be shipped next week.

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Flu numbers are down this year due to higher vaccination rates amid COVID pandemic

Increased rates of flu vaccinations this year may help us avoid further catastrophic stress on our health care system.

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How India plans to vaccinate 300 million people against Covid-19

With a Covid-19 caseload heading toward 10 million people, India is the world's second worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, trailing only the United States.

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Fear fuels gun sales as Biden vows crackdown

A surge in gun sales reflects what experts call a perfect storm of conditions that breed fear: a pandemic, recession, civil unrest, and divisive presidential election.

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Tension rises between Pentagon and Biden transition team over meetings

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said Friday that they did not agree to a two-week break in critical transfer-of-power discussions with Pentagon officials, despite an assertion from the acting Defense Secretary that both sides had agreed to take such a "holiday pause."

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Pence announces that Space Force personnel will be called guardians

Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday that members of the Space Force military service will be called guardians.

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Europe fights skepticism ahead of vaccine rollout

As the European Union prepares to roll out Covid-19 vaccine, leaders are now facing a fresh challenge: convincing people to get vaccinated. CNN's Melissa Bells reports on how European countries are tackling some of the of the strongest vaccine skepticism in the world.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Keilar calls out GOP hypocrisy over Biden aide swearing

CNN's Brianna Keilar rolls the tape on Republicans' hypocrisy over comments made by Jen O'Malley Dillon, President-elect Joe Biden's campaign manager and incoming White House deputy chief of staff, where she used profanity to refer to congressional Republicans.

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Trump ally has a message after election loss

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks to CNN's Chris Cuomo about the election and how President Donald Trump and some Republicans have refused to concede.

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Former Trump appointee urged herd immunity. Keilar rolls the tape

CNN's Brianna Keilar discusses emails obtained by the House Oversight Committee from former Health and Human Services senior adviser Paul Alexander encouraging the adoption of a "herd immunity" strategy to combat Covid-19.

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Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs for Manchester United's academy

Football talent clearly runs in the genes of the Rooney family.

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1 in 5 prisoners in the US has had COVID-19, 1,700 have died

One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times higher than the general population

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Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions

It’s a hurry up and wait moment on Capitol Hill as congressional negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package struggle through a handful of remaining snags

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Wisconsin dentist accused of breaking teeth in fraud scheme

A Wisconsin dentist is accused of damaging his patients’ teeth so that he could bill insurance companies for crown procedures

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UK agency agrees not to photograph Duchess of Sussex, family

A news and photography agency has agreed not to take pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son, Archie, the High Court in London has been told

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1 in 5 prisoners in the US has had COVID-19, 1,700 have died

One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times higher than the general population

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Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions

It’s a hurry up and wait moment on Capitol Hill as congressional negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package struggle through a handful of remaining snags

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Wisconsin dentist accused of breaking teeth in fraud scheme

A Wisconsin dentist is accused of damaging his patients’ teeth so that he could bill insurance companies for crown procedures

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UK agency agrees not to photograph Duchess of Sussex, family

A news and photography agency has agreed not to take pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son, Archie, the High Court in London has been told

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Microsoft identifies more than 40 organizations targeted in massive cyber breach

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Eight nuns died of Covid-19 at a Wisconsin facility within a week

Within a week, eight nuns living in the Notre Dame of Elm Grove in Wisconsin died from Covid-19, all of whom, in their own ways, were mentors in the community.

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How these 'sinks' regulate the climate

Carbon sinks are vast ecosystems that absorb CO2. They regulate the climate and stop global warming. As they are exploited, many are releasing their carbon stores.

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Report: Slain officer tripped during California bar massacre

A report finds the sheriff’s sergeant accidentally shot by a fellow police officer as they responded to a mass shooting at a California bar had tripped and fallen during the chaos

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Covid-19 vaccines are a golden chance to redeem the European project

In the name of "science and solidarity," the European Commission has secured over 2 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines for the bloc since June.

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'We should be less afraid to be afraid,' says historic El Capitan climber

As she pulled herself over the summit of El Capitan, Emily Harrington knew she had made history.

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Mayor apologizes to woman whose home was wrongly raided by police

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police superintendent apologized to Anjanette Young more than a year after her home was wrongly raided by police.

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US inmate scheduled to be executed tests positive for virus

An inmate scheduled to be executed just days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office has tested positive for coronavirus

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Mayor apologizes to woman whose home was wrongly raided by police

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police superintendent apologized to Anjanette Young more than a year after her home was wrongly raided by police.

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US inmate scheduled to be executed tests positive for virus

An inmate scheduled to be executed just days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office has tested positive for coronavirus

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Putin praises Biden, says Navalny would've died if Russia carried out poisoning

Vladimir Putin spoke about Joe Biden and denied the poisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny during his annual end of year press conference.

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Putin praises Biden, says Navalny would've died if Russia carried out poisoning

Vladimir Putin spoke about Joe Biden and denied the poisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny during his annual end of year press conference.

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Imprisoned 38 years, man exonerated of murder: 'I lived knowing one day I'd be free'

Walter Forbes was convicted on the testimony of a witness who says she lied.

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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19

France's President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the Elysee Palace said in a press release.

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China charges Hong Kong activists caught fleeing to Taiwan by boat

Chinese prosecutors have officially indicted 10 of the 12 Hong Kongers detained in mainland China, months after they were arrested for attempting to flee to Taiwan by boat.

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Headless religious statue uncovered in residential complex in China

For years, residents in an old neighborhood of Chongqing, southwest China, have walked past two apartment buildings built onto a steep slope, oblivious to what lay beneath: a giant religious sculpture carved into the rock face.

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Airline designates plane seats for passengers who refuse to wear masks

Russian airline Aeroflot has announced it will designate specific seats on board its planes for passengers who refuse to wear masks.

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South Korean man cleared of killing teenager after spending 20 years in jail for her murder

A man who wrongfully spent 20 years in prison for killing a teenager has been cleared of her murder following a high-profile court case in South Korea that exposed police torture and investigation failures.

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US sets Covid-19 case, hospitalization and death records ahead of key vaccine meeting

The US on Wednesday reported record numbers for Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, ahead of a key meeting for what could be the country's second Covid-19 vaccine to get the green light.

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US plans new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing

The Justice Department expects to unseal charges in the coming days in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am jet that exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people

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US plans new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing

The Justice Department expects to unseal charges in the coming days in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am jet that exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people

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Glimmers of progress in stimulus negotiations as Trump's election sideshow drags on

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Japanese leader appears to flout virus guidelines as country grapples with record cases

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has expressed "remorse" for attending a group dinner with celebrity friends in apparent breach of his own government's coronavirus guidelines, as infection rates in the country continue to surge.

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Fiji under curfew as powerful Cyclone Yasa set to make landfall

Fiji's government ordered a nationwide curfew on Thursday, including a ban on public transportation, with a potentially devastating cyclone expected to unleash powerful winds and flooding on the island nation within a day.

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Fox News personalities attack Bill Gates for pandemic comments

Fox News personalities came after Bill Gates on Tuesday for comments he made during a pandemic-focused interview with CNN's Jake Tapper over the weekend.

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South Korea reports most deaths in a single day since pandemic began

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Ghost boat carrying 1,400 pounds of cocaine washes up on remote Pacific island

A small, unassuming boat washed up on a remote island in the Pacific last week carrying no passengers -- but loaded with around 1,430 pounds (649 kg) of cocaine.

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Bitcoin tops $20,000 milestone and continues to surge to record highs

Bitcoin has blown past the $20,000 mark and continues to hit record highs as investors flock to the cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Married couple die of Covid-19 while holding hands with their children

A married couple died together from Covid-19 complications sharing one final embrace -- holding each other's hands and the hands of their children.

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She tweeted from Sweden about the plight of her Uyghur cousin. In Xinjiang, the authorities were watching

Friday, September 4 was one of the happiest days in recent memory for Mayila Yakufu and her family.

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When lawmakers buy and sell stocks, they're playing with fire

Members of Congress who own stocks might face ethical dilemmas when they shape laws that could hurt -- or help -- their portfolios. Just ask Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.

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The robot that could help make the shipping industry greener

When a ship sails through the sea, barnacles, mussels, algae, and other organisms stick to the hull of the vessel. This process is called biofouling -- and it's a big problem for the shipping industry.

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Isaan road trip: Searching for normalcy in Thailand's northeast

An overweight dog naps by an open-air som tam (papaya salad) shop. The scent of chicken grilling over charcoal fills the lane. A chorus of children's voices rings out from a schoolhouse. No one is wearing a mask, though an old man dons a straw hat on his bicycle.

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The year a computer bug threatened to bring down modern civilization

Two decades ago an existential threat brought the world together— the Y2K bug.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton release family Christmas card photo

A new family portrait of William and Catherine, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis, has been released for their official Christmas card this year.

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'Unprecedented' named People's Choice 2020 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com

'Unprecedented' received the most user submissions for the site's People's Choice 2020 Word of the Year

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'Unprecedented' named People's Choice 2020 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com

'Unprecedented' received the most user submissions for the site's People's Choice 2020 Word of the Year

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5,000-year-old relic from the Great Pyramid discovered in a cigar box in Scotland

Late last year, curatorial assistant Abeer Eladany was reviewing items in the University of Aberdeen's museum collections, when she came across an item that didn't seem to belong.

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Covid 'long tail' will hit world's most vulnerable, report says

Optimism about 2021 is emerging in wealthier corners of the world, with both the United States and the United Kingdom beginning Covid-19 vaccinations and other nations close behind. But for many countries, the long tail of the pandemic could make next year even more devastating than 2020.

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Canada getting 168K Moderna vaccine doses before year end

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is contracted to receive up to 168,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December, pending approval by Canada’s health regulator

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Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw

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LA police won't face charges in 2018 Trader Joe's shooting

Prosecutors say two Los Angeles police officers acted lawfully in 2018 when they opened fire outside a Trader Joe’s supermarket in a gunfight with a suspect and fatally shot the assistant store manager

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China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples

Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years

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Canada getting 168K Moderna vaccine doses before year end

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is contracted to receive up to 168,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December, pending approval by Canada’s health regulator

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Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw

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LA police won't face charges in 2018 Trader Joe's shooting

Prosecutors say two Los Angeles police officers acted lawfully in 2018 when they opened fire outside a Trader Joe’s supermarket in a gunfight with a suspect and fatally shot the assistant store manager

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China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples

Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years

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Hill leaders near deal on long-awaited Covid relief plan

Congressional leaders in both parties expressed growing confidence Tuesday evening that Washington will be able to cut a last-ditch deal to provide relief to Americans hit hard by the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic after setting aside months of partisan finger-pointing and bickering.

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How Trump is fueling the alarming growth of QAnon

It started with a Tweet from a QAnon supporter at 2:09 in the morning: #SubpoenaObama.

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Fake 'decoy' eggs are being used to track turtle poaching

The phone buzzed as the tracker came online, and a little circular blip appeared on the map. Helen Pheasey watched the dot intently as it moved inland from a beach on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

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Biden to name former Michigan governor to lead Energy Department: Sources

If confirmed by the Senate, Granholm would be the ninth woman Biden has nominated so far to serve in his Cabinet.

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First came news of a vaccine. Now come the scams.

The newly-approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is slowly making its way across the US. But those eagerly waiting their turn need to beware of dangerous scams and misinformation about the vaccine's distribution.

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Joe Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary

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Fired election official to testify as Senate GOP pursues alleged 'irregularities'

Chris Krebs, the election security official President Donald Trump fired, is set to testify Wednesday as Senate Republicans pursue alleged "irregularities."

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Hungary passes anti-LGBTQ law effectively barring same-sex couples from adopting

Hungary's parliament has voted to redefine the concept of "family" in the country's constitution, a move that will effectively bar same sex couples from adopting children. The move has been met with outcry from human rights groups and LGBTQ advocates.

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Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release from jail on a proposed $28.5 million bail package

Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of being an accomplice to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, is asking to be released on a proposed $28.5 million bail package, according to court documents.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $4.2 billion to 384 organizations

MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday her second major charitable contribution of the year, giving away nearly $4.2 billion to 384 organizations as part of a plan to donate a majority of her fortune.

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Gmail suffers another outage

Google suffered its second outage in as many days, with its email service Gmail going down on Tuesday.

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Funeral homes, morgues grapple with surge in US Covid-19 deaths

Funeral director Kevin Spitzer has been overwhelmed with Covid-19-related deaths in the small city of Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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Japanese 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for murders of nine people

A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" who pleaded guilty to killing nine people in a high-profile mass murder case in 2017 was sentenced to death on Tuesday, the Tokyo District Court Tachikawa branch confirmed to CNN.

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Australia 'deeply troubled' by reports of Chinese restrictions on its coal

The trade fight between China and Australia appears to be escalating, with Beijing reportedly placing new restrictions on imports of Australian coal.

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North Korean defector says he'll risk jail to defy South Korea's propaganda leaflet ban

A prominent North Korean defector has vowed to continue sending messages to his homeland -- at the risk of going to prison -- after South Korea banned the launching of propaganda leaflets into North Korea.

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Fire at Russian care home kills 11 elderly residents with mobility issues

Eleven elderly residents were killed in a fire at a care home in Bashkortostan, Russia early on Tuesday morning, according to the state-run news outlet Tass.

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Russia's Putin congratulates Biden on winning U.S. election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out

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Russia's Putin congratulates Biden on winning U.S. election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out

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Google delays a return to the office until September

Google employees won't be returning to the office until September.

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Ex-GOP governor praises Biden for these two speech moments

Former Governor of Ohio John Kasich (R) discusses how the Republican Party is feeling after the Electoral College formally affirms Joe Biden's presidential win.

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Hear from New York doctor after receiving Covid-19 vaccine

Dr. Yves Duroseau, a frontline worker who is one of the first people to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in New York, tells Don Lemon about how he feels after getting the first dose, and the importance of staying vigilant.

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Australia's Byron Bay beaches 'severely eroded' as heavy rain batters the country

A beach in Byron Bay, a coastal town in in Australia about 100 miles south of Brisbane, has "been significantly eroded" as extremely heavy rain batters much of the country's east coast, according to local officials.

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Singapore announces plans to allow entry to business travelers from all countries

Singapore is set to launch a new segregated travel lane for business travelers on short-term stays, Chan Chun Sing, the country's Minister for Trade and Industry announced on Tuesday via a post on his verified Facebook account.

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Biden: It's time to 'turn the page'

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Pinterest settles gender discrimination lawsuit for $22.5 million

Pinterest has agreed to settle a gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by its former chief operating officer, Francoise Brougher, for $22.5 million.

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Wisconsin Department of Health warns against eating the 'cannibal sandwich,' a traditional holiday dish in the state

Wisconsin residents are being urged by health officials to pass on eating a traditional holiday dish this year to avoid getting sick.

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Broken promises: Why tens of thousands of Australians will be stranded abroad this Christmas

Anxious, angry and abandoned. Less than two weeks from Christmas, at least 39,000 Australian citizens and permanent residents are still stranded overseas due to Australia's international arrival caps.

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Russian missile drill triggers false alarm at US military base in Germany

A Russian military exercise triggered an unusual warning at a critical US military base in Germany on Saturday that ballistic missiles had been launched, according to multiple US defense officials.

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Elector cast her vote from secret location for her safety

In a phone interview with CNN's Dana Bash, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says she cast her Electoral College vote in an undisclosed location for the safety of everyone involved after seeing an escalation of rhetoric and threats.

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US Attorney General William Barr resigns

William Barr will be leaving his role as attorney general, President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday evening.

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Congressman cites Trump's efforts to overturn election in announcing decision to quit GOP

In an exclusive interview, Rep. Paul Mitchell, Republican of Michigan, told CNN that his disgust and disappointment with President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the election have led him to request that the Clerk of the House change his party affiliation to "independent," and to notify GOP leaders in a letter that he is withdrawing his "engagement and association with the Republican Party at both the national and state level."

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Gupta presses official on White House parties: How are we supposed to reconcile this?

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta presses Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the multiple White House holiday parties despite the CDC advising Americans not to hold holiday gatherings as the coronavirus pandemic rages on in the US.

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'Simply unacceptable:' Congressman exiting GOP calls out Trump's racist attacks

Rep. Paul Mitchell tells CNN's Jake Tapper that he no longer wants to be affiliated with the Republican Party and calls out President Trump's racist attacks.

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US crosses horrific milestone mid-interview

More than 300,000 people in the US have now died from Covid-19. CNN's Jake Tapper asks HHS secretary Alex Azar why the US is struggling to deal with this pandemic.

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Electoral College set to seal Trump's fate -- yet again

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His rivals have been arrested or exiled, but Ivorian President insists: 'They're not democrats'

On November 9, a group of men gathered in a dusty town in southern Ivory Coast that sits at the junction of two major highways. The group walked onto the road to block traffic to protest the re-election of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.

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First batch of Covid-19 vaccine ships out for distribution

At Pfizer's facility in Michigan, the coronavirus vaccine has been loaded onto trucks and airplanes and shipped out for distribution across the US. CNN's Pete Muntean reports.

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Hear what organizer of protest said to a CNN reporter

Conspiracy theories and misinformation about the election are being used to raise money from Trump supporters. Websites supporting "Stop the Steal" ask for cash, and since election day the Trump campaign and other related groups have pulled in hundreds of millions of dollars. CNN's Drew Griffin reports.

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First COVID-19 vaccine shipments arrive in Canada

The first of many freezer-packed COVID-19 vaccine vials have arrived in Canada

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'External source' causes oil tanker blast off Saudi Arabia

A shipping firm says an explosion on a tanker off Saudi Arabia’s Jiddah port was caused by the ship being “hit from an external source.”

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First COVID-19 vaccine shipments arrive in Canada

The first of many freezer-packed COVID-19 vaccine vials have arrived in Canada

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'External source' causes oil tanker blast off Saudi Arabia

A shipping firm says an explosion on a tanker off Saudi Arabia’s Jiddah port was caused by the ship being “hit from an external source.”

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Japanese airline suggests passengers skip meals to reduce food waste

Japan Airlines (JAL) is asking some travelers to make an "ethical choice" by skipping meals on board their flights, but a representative for the airline says the measure is about reducing food waste, not cutting costs.

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Cleveland MLB team to drop 'Indians' from its name

The Major League Baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio, will drop "Indians" from its name, according to a report from The New York Times and later confirmed by other news outlets.

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Bahrain approves Chinese coronavirus vaccine, after Peru suspends trial

Bahrain has approved a Covid-19 vaccine developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) and launched online registration for citizens and residents to receive it.

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Indonesian police arrest top Islamist militant linked to Bali bombings

Indonesian police said they have arrested one of the most senior members of the al Qaeda-linked militant group Jemaah Islamiah suspected to be behind the 2002 bombings on the resort island of Bali that killed more than 200 people.

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Meghan Markle makes surprise appearance on CNN

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made an unscheduled appearance on CNN's annual Heroes TV special Sunday to honor the year's most inspiring moments and the people who made them happen.

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20 new species found, and lost wildlife rediscovered, in the Bolivian Andes

Scientists have announced the discovery of 20 new species in the Bolivian Andes, as well as sightings of plants and animals not seen for decades.

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How a former British inmate helped this US basketball player get out of jail in China

When they brought him his passport, Jeff Harper thought he was getting out. 

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Police kill gunman who opened fire while carolers sang outside cathedral

Police shot and killed an armed man who opened fire outside a Manhattan cathedral as carolers sang songs.

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Best-selling spy novelist John le Carré dies at 89

Best-selling British espionage writer David Cornwell -- known to the world as John le Carré -- died Saturday at 89, according to his literary agent.

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Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth

The capsule is bringing moon rocks back to Earth.

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US agencies investigating hacking of government networks

The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach.

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US Covid-19 vaccinations expected to begin Monday as CDC head gives final nod

Vaccinations against Covid-19 can now begin in the United States.

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A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral Christmas concert

Police fatally shot a gunman at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City following a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon, according to police.

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White House staffers to receive Covid-19 vaccine ahead of general public

High-ranking White House officials are set to receive some of the first coronavirus vaccines in the United States, according to a White House official and a person familiar.

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Pete Buttigieg emerging as leading contender for Transportation secretary

Pete Buttigieg is emerging as a leading contender to be Joe Biden's Transportation secretary, multiple sources familiar with the transition's deliberations tell CNN.

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Brazil govt releases pandemic vaccination plan with holes

Plan has shots for a quarter of the population, doesn't indicate a start date.

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Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact

Twice this century it has given the presidency to the loser of the popular vote.

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American Legion, Pelosi joining calls for VA chief's ouster

The call gets louder for the ouster of President Trump’s Veterans Affairs chief.

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Biden's Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe

The since-completed investigation has emerged as a potential stumbling block.

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