Thursday, September 30, 2021

UK companies have to disclose gender pay gaps. It's not enough

Large UK companies are required to reveal their gender pay gaps. But the rules are failing to address inequality, according to a new report.

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Scarlett Johansson and Disney agree to end lawsuit

Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney is over.

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Deaf Colorado man who couldn't hear police commands says he was tased, spent 4 months in jail

A deaf Colorado man has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that two local police officers slammed him to the ground and tasered him without recognizing his disability when they arrested him after stopping him for running a stop sign.

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Fact check: Did the Marine who Trump brought on stage at rally actually hoist a baby over a wall at Kabul airport?

During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Donald Trump invited Lance Cpl. Hunter Clark to the stage, implying he was the Marine in a viral video who lifted a child over a wall at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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National Women's Soccer League team North Carolina Courage fires head coach following accusations of sexual manipulation and misconduct

The National Women's Soccer League team North Carolina Courage fired head coach Paul Riley on Thursday afternoon following accusations of sexual coercion and misconduct by former players who were coached by him.

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Human remains found by farmer amid search for Iowa boy missing since May

The remains of an adolescent were discovered by a farmer in rural Iowa in an area where an Iowa boy went missing in May.

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WATCH: Plane makes emergency landing on highway

A man captured video of a plane making an emergency landing on a highway in Evart, Michigan.

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WATCH: Firefighters rescue drivers from floods

Firefighters used an inflatable to rescue two drivers whose cars were almost entirely underwater following flooding in Forli, Italy.

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Mick Jagger went for a beer and nobody recognized him

Mick Jagger gets a beer at a dive bar and nobody recognizes him. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the photo that rocked Stones fans.

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Bodycam video shows moments before Chicago cop attempted to tackle Black woman

Newly released police body cam footage shows the moments before a white police officer attempted to tackle a Black woman walking her dog in a closed park in Chicago.

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Homeland Security issues new guidelines for arresting, deporting immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security issued new immigration enforcement guidelines in an effort to reform the way federal authorities make deportation decisions.

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WATCH: Lava continues to flow out of Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano

The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in the Kīlauea's summit caldera on Wednesday.

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Biden signs last-minute deal to avert government shutdown

Biden on Thursday signed a deal to avert a government shutdown that with the president's signature would narrowly avoid a government shutdown.

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See rare tornado strike town in northern Germany

The unexpected tornado tore through Kiel, Germany where social media videos captured uprooted trees and objects flying through the air.

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This house was in a serious fire. Now it's selling 'as-is' for $400k

A house outside of Boston, MA was involved in a fire, and then placed on the market before it was repaired. It's now selling for just under $400k.

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Canada to pay billions to Indigenous children removed from families, court rules

Canada observed its first national holiday honoring victims and survivors of the country's residential school system.

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Lawmakers grill Facebook exec over Instagram's impact on teens

Antigone Davis, Facebook's global head of safety, was in the hot seat Thursday.

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This poll should terrify Democrats ahead of 2022

A new poll out of Iowa has put Democrats on red alert, as President Biden's job approval rating hits a term low in the Hawkeye State. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza talks about what these new numbers out of the early-voting state to means for 2022, 2024 and beyond.

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Prisons, border wall: How GOP is looking to use COVID money

Republicans are using money from the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package for projects on conservatives' wish lists

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Man stuck in Arizona storm drain saved after he waves arm

Arizona firefighters have rescued a man stuck inside a suburban Phoenix storm drain after people passing by saw the man waving his arm from the drain

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Military suicides rise 15% as senior leaders call for action

The number of military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent

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Belarus President derides reports of human rights abuse as 'fake and fantasy'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has refused to apologize for the widespread human rights violations in the country since his disputed re-election last year in an exclusive interview with CNN.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader, promoted to nation's top ruling body

Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been promoted to the nation's top decision-making body, state media said on Thursday.

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Pelosi faces her toughest moment of truth yet

Democrats have an almost mystical faith in Nancy Pelosi's ability to count votes, corral her caucus and pass historic legislation. But her reputation is facing its toughest test as the House speaker, trapped between progressive and moderate Democrats, struggles to save President Joe Biden's transformational agenda.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts within national park

One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island

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Negotiations on Biden’s infrastructure bill intensify at Congressional Baseball Game

On Wednesday, lawmakers of all stripes enjoyed America’s favorite pastime: baseball.

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Rohingya leader shot dead in refugee camp

Gunmen shot and killed a prominent Rohingya Muslim leader in a refugee camp in southern Bangladesh on Wednesday, a United Nations spokesperson and a local police official said, following months of worsening violence in the world's largest refugee settlement.

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Kim Jong Un's arsenal ramps up during his first decade in power

North Korea claims it test-fired a new hypersonic missile, a move experts say could change the military equation in East Asia and beyond. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill facing unprecedented number of threats

CNN's Brian Todd reports on the unprecedented number of threats made to US lawmakers.

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100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre, survivors continue to seek justice in court

Three centenarians appeared at a court hearing in Tulsa this week.

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Where the LA public school district stands as staff vaccine mandate looms

As the vaccination deadline for Los Angeles public school staff approaches, nearly 20% of employees have not yet complied, according to district data.

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Select committee issues subpoenas to 11 associated with planning of Jan. 6 rally

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has issued 11 subpoenas to organizers of the pro-Trump rally that turned into a march on the Capitol.

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WATCH: Timelapse shows lava from La Palma volcano reach ocean

Lava from Spain's La Palma volcano reached the Atlantic Ocean, sending clouds of steam and toxic gas into the sky.

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WATCH: Bear plays with tree swing

This bear enjoyed a "swinging time" in the front yard of a home in British Columbia.

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Britney Spears' father suspended as her conservator



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'I'm trying to stay apolitical': Top US general faces wave of GOP attacks over Trump-era actions

Top US General Mark Milley appeared before Congress this week to defend Pentagon decision making in Afghanistan but instead found himself fighting a personal battle with lawmakers who charged that he has been more preoccupied with rehabilitating and burnishing his own image.

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Over 100 killed in Ecuador prison massacre

Over 100 people have died in a prison massacre that erupted yesterday in Ecuador, the country's prison agency said Wednesday. At least 52 people were injured, it also said.

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2 charged in separate vaccination card schemes

Federal investigators charged two men in separate schemes where they sold phony vaccination cards on the internet.

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Air Force veteran sentenced to 45 days in jail for joining Jan. 6 riot

An Air Force veteran who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for joining the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Wednesday to 45 days in jail.

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Pediatricians group warns of COVID-19 spread among children

Doctors who specialize in the care of children say in court documents submitted in a federal court case that the rise of the delta variant and beginning of the school year have dramatically increased the risks children face during the coronavirus pandemic

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Judge denies Josh Duggar bid to dismiss child porn charges

A federal judge in Arkansas has denied motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges against former reality TV star Josh Duggar

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If there's a government shutdown, here's what you need to know

If there's a government shutdown, Americans can expect delays in services with agencies closing and reducing staff.

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How students are able to stay in school despite classmates testing positive

School districts from Utah to Massachusetts, have adopted a new program called “Test to Stay."

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NBA tells unvaccinated players they won't get paid for missed games

The NBA regular season is set to tip off on Oct. 19.

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Missing Black geologist's family pushing police to do more

“My son was my mission," said David Robinson.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

US deports Russian man imprisoned for cybercrimes

In a surprising development, a Russian man who was imprisoned in the U.S. for cybercrimes has been deported to Russia

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US says ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct

Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and almost two dozen other birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government is declaring them extinct

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Afghanistan is the world's opium king. Can the Taliban afford to kill off their 'un-Islamic' cash cow?

When the khaki-colored landscapes of Afghanistan are transformed by a patchwork of pink, white and purple each spring, farmers rejoice. Their cash crop of poppies is ready for harvesting.

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North Korea claims hypersonic missile launch

North Korea says it launched a hypersonic missile with a detachable glider warhead. It also delivered a speech at the UN blaming the US for regional tensions. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Fact check: Was Biden advised to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?

President Joe Biden says his military advisors did not recommend that he keep troops in Afghanistan. His military advisors say they did.

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When it comes to China, Biden sounds a lot like Trump: FiveThirtyEight

Biden’s tough-on-China approach has arguably been even tougher.

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Key takeaways from US military leaders on Afghanistan withdrawal

Key takeaways from congressional hearing on the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.

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Milley defends Trump-era calls to Chinese counterpart in congressional Afghanistan hearing



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'No Time to Die' marks the end of Daniel Craig's service with a slightly bloated Bond film

After 25 movies over 60 years, billing a James Bond adventure as the end of something requires a certain leap of faith. Still, Daniel Craig's yeoman service comes to its conclusion with "No Time to Die," a big and length-wise bloated epic that includes the desired bells and whistles, which, despite its flaws, should buy the movie considerable goodwill from an audience that has waited (and waited) for it.

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'Problematic': Borger on Biden's relationship with generals

CNN's Gloria Borger breaks down President Joe Biden's "problematic" history with the nation's top generals following testimony on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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The story behind Trump's mysterious 2019 Walter Reed trip revealed

Former President Donald Trump's secret visit to Walter Reed in 2019 appeared to be for a routine colonoscopy, according to Stephanie Grisham, Trump's former press secretary and first lady Melania Trump's chief of staff. CNN's Kate Bennett and Jake Tapper discuss.

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Man pulls knife after driver skips gas line in London

A shortage of tanker drivers in the UK has caused gas stations to run out of fuel and long lines at those stations that have it available.

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Greta Thunberg roasts world leaders for being 'blah, blah, blah' on climate action

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg mocked world leaders -- including US President Joe Biden and the UK's Boris Johnson -- at a youth climate summit in Milan on Tuesday, saying the last 30 years of climate action had amounted to "blah, blah, blah."

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WATCH: New Hampshire hiker captures spectacular fall foliage

A hiker captured spectacular footage of autumn foliage in New Hampshire's Great North Woods.

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WATCH: Police officer pulls driver from burning car

Police in California are praising the rookie officer who rushed to pull a driver from a burning vehicle after a crash on a San Jose freeway.

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John Lennon cassette tape fetches $58K at auction

A cassette tape with a 33-minute audio recording of John Lennon being interviewed by four Danish teenagers 51 years ago as well as an apparently unpublished song has fetched the equivalent of $58,240 at an auction in Denmark

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Florida sues Biden administration over immigration policy

Florida is suing President Joe Biden’s administration claiming his immigration policy is illegal

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Petito's dad: Give same attention to all missing people

The family of slain traveler Gabby Petito has implored the public and news media to put the same energy into helping find other missing people as they did Petito, a 22-year-old woman who vanished on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend

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Ohio State sex abuse survivors plan appeals, defend motives

After a judge dismissed some of the biggest unsettled lawsuits against Ohio State over decades-old sexual abuse by a long-dead team doctor, plaintiffs say they'll keep pressing their cases against the university via appeals

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Progressive Democrats vow to defy Pelosi, vote no on infrastructure bill

House Progressives have starkly warned congressional leadership that they will block infrastructure bill Thursday.

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Congress close to passing paid family and medical leave: Here's what it would mean

Legislation being debated in Congress would give workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave.

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Kentucky man gets life in prison for the rape of 2 children

Authorities say a Kentucky man has received a life sentence for his convictions in the rape of two children under 12

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Former first daughter Barbara Bush gives birth to baby girl

Former first daughter Barbara Bush has given birth to her first child, a baby girl

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Controversial Obama presidential library is a cause for celebration

On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will attend the groundbreaking of the 44th president's center in Chicago. Some of the veterans from his administration will be joining him for a livestream event. "This is not your parents' or your grandparents' presidential library," said Valerie Jarrett, president of the Obama Foundation.

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Ford making its biggest single manufacturing investment ever to build electric vehicle factories

Ford Motor Co. and South Korea-based energy company SK Innovations are investing $11.4 billion to build two new enormous manufacturing campuses for electric vehicles, creating more than 10,000 new jobs and representing Ford's largest-ever single manufacturing investment in the company's 118-year history.

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How should you time your flu and Covid-19 shots? Dr. Fauci explains

Is it safe to get a coronavirus vaccine or vaccine booster shot at the same time as the flu shot? Dr. Anthony Fauci weighs in on the timing.

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Both sides playing on fears as Virginia governor's race goes negative

The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin is highlighting early warning signs for Democrats about what lies ahead for the 2022 midterm elections. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea

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Marijuana use did not climb following legalization in states: Study

Marijuana use may be more legal across the country, but that hasn't led to a rise in pot users, a study found.

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Drugging allegations at Northwestern frat houses spark protests

Multiple students reported being drugged without consent at two fraternity houses at Northwestern.

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Nearly 28,000 pounds of frozen pizza recalled due to misbranding, allergens

The frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza is a part of the recall.

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North Korea launched unidentified projectile, South says

North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, according to a statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Senate grapples with debt limit, stopgap funding with days to government shutdown

The Senate will vote on a measure aimed at averting a government shutdown and raising the federal debt limit Monday evening, but Republicans have promised to block it.

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WATCH: Out-of-control pickup truck barely avoids intersection traffic

A pickup truck crashed into a business after barely avoiding intersection traffic in Australia. Two people in the truck were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Man who tried to assassinate Reagan granted unconditional release

John Hinckley Jr., who shot and wounded former President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was granted unconditional release.

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UK mulls calling in army to help ease gas shortage at pumps

Lines of cars formed at British gas stations for a fourth day on Monday.

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WATCH: Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot

President Joe Biden, 78, qualifies for the shot under recent CDC guidance.

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WATCH: Herd of goats invades Atlanta neighborhood

A herd of goats got loose in an Atlanta neighborhood after being brought in to help clear weeds and decided to enjoy the nice weather instead.

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Man charged with Sabina Nessa's murder

A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of school teacher Sabina Nessa in southeast London, London's Metropolitan police said Monday.

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Facebook is 'pausing' development of Instagram Kids

Lawmakers are calling on Facebook to completely abandon the project.

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R. Kelly convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking



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R. Kelly faces decades in prison on federal charges



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NBA legend calls for unvaccinated players to be removed from teams

If NBA players are not vaccinated, they shouldn't be on the team, basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told Rolling Stone.

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Alabama trying to use COVID relief funds for new prisons

Alabama lawmakers are beginning a special session on a $1.3 billion prison construction plan

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Hear how Angela Merkel's potential replacement plans to fill her shoes

Germany's left-leaning Social Democratic Party (SPD) will begin negotiations to form a ruling coalition after preliminary results showed the party narrowly winning the largest share of parliamentary seats following Sunday's federal election. CNN's Fred Pleitgen spoke with Olaf Scholz (the SPD leader), the frontrunner who described how he would partner with the US and NATO.

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A dangerous new era of superpower confrontation was signaled this weekend

China wasn't even pretending.

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

New video shows Putin fishing before self-isolating

The Kremlin has released new video showing Vladimir Putin fishing in Siberia. The outing took place prior to the Russian president announcing that he would self-isolate after several people around him tested positive for Covid-19.

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Biden's multi-trillion bet to change America is in peril as Trump waits to pounce



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Bill Barr was right about this

In the spring of 2020, when there was still time for President Donald Trump to shift the focus of his re-election campaign, his attorney general, William Barr, reportedly offered the candidate sound (if expletive-laden) advice on the power and predilections of moderate suburban voters.

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North Korea says hope is alive for peace summit with South Korea

North Korea is willing to consider another summit with South Korea if mutual respect between the neighbors can be assured, state news agency KCNA said on Saturday, citing Kim Yo Jong, the sister of the North's leader Kim Jong Un.

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3 killed in small plane crash in southern West Virginia

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

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What is Title 42? Biden administration defends use of Trump-era order

The Biden administration is defending its use of Title 42 -- a Trump-era order to rapidly deport thousands of migrants without giving them a chance to apply for asylum.

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Van life looks idyllic on social media. But for couples, it can be challenging

It looks like a dreamy life of freedom on the open road: golden sunsets, cozy bunks and endless photo ops amidst stunning views of nature.

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Liz Cheney rebukes Republican critics: Trump 'doesn't believe in the rule of law'

GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, one of just two Republicans on the select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, brushed off her GOP detractors in a new interview, stating pointedly that former President Donald Trump "doesn't believe in the rule of law."

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See who won at the Tony Awards

Broadway is back and the 74th Tony Awards will finally be presented Sunday after long delay due to the pandemic.

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Exit polls show tight race to replace Merkel in Germany



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Liz Cheney: `I was wrong' in opposing gay marriage in past

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney tells CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that she was wrong to have opposed gay marriage

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Mexican soldiers discover 43-acre marijuana farm in north

The Mexican army says it found a 43-acre (17.4-hectare) marijuana farm in the northern border state of Chihuahua

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Barbers in Afghan province now prohibited from shaving beards and playing music

Barbers in Afghanistan's Helmand Province are now prohibited from shaving men's beards and playing music in their shops, according to a statement issued by the province's Taliban-led department of virtue and vice.

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6 improving at Tennessee hospital after grocery shooting

A hospital spokeswoman says six people who were wounded in a mass shooting at a Tennessee supermarket are no longer in critical condition

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WATCH: La Palma volcano continues to erupt

The island's airport temporarily shut down due to ash from eruptions, but it has now resumed operations.

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The story of 'probably the worst drug approval decision in recent US history'



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Deputy shot in north Florida traffic stop dies

Suspect has a tattoo across his shoulders that reads "Death Before Dishonor."

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US closes in on Ryder Cup history after securing victory

Team US regained the Ryder Cup on Sunday following a dominant performance over Europe at Whistling Straits.

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What we were not allowed to see at R. Kelly's trial

Before the federal trial for R. Kelly even began, it has been shrouded in secrecy, with journalists and the public barred from the courtroom where prosecutors laid out their racketeering case against the singer -- charges that could send him to prison for decades.

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Gunmen release 10 more Nigerian students after fresh ransom

The students had been held in Nigeria's north for nearly three months.

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Police kill armed man on crowded Southern California beach

Crowds had gathered at Huntington Beach for the U.S. Open of Surfing.

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UK gas stations run dry as trucker shortage sparks hoarding

"Panic buying, pure and simple" caused the shortages, Petrol chairman says.

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Mourners pack Gabby Petito's funeral as parents give emotional eulogies

Travel blogger Gabby Petito's mother breaks silence as family braces for funeral and the search for Brian Laundrie continues.

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Police investigate fatal fall of mother, son at ballpark

San Diego police are investigating the deaths of a woman and her 2-year-old son.

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1 killed, WSU football player hurt in shooting near campus

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting near the WSU campus.

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Freed from Canada, Huawei executive hailed as hero upon return to China

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who spent nearly three years in house arrest in Canada, returned home late Saturday, ending a prolonged extradition fight with the United States and sparking an outburst of national pride in China, where her release has been portrayed as a diplomatic victory for Beijing.

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

Germans vote in tight general election race that will lead to new chancellor

Germans are heading to the polls Sunday to vote in a closely fought federal election that will, in the coming days or weeks, result in a new chancellor taking the helm of the world's fourth-largest economy.

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Australia's Victoria state records second-highest daily rise in virus cases

Australia's Victoria state reported 779 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths on Sunday, a decrease from the previous day's record high as the country's Prime Minister presses state leaders to be ready to reopen once they meet vaccination targets.

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3 dead in Amtrak train derailment

The train was traveling from Chicago to Seattle.

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Sheriff: Florida deputy not going to survive shooting

The sheriff's deputy was shot twice during a recent traffic stop.

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Third judge blocks Gov. Lee's mask opt out in schools

Tennessee Gov. Lee wanted to let families opt out of school mask mandates.

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Nebraska billionaire, philanthropist Walter Scott dies at 90

Walter Scott helped oversee Warren Buffett’s conglomerate and donated to causes.

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Panel OKs Dems' $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda

$3.5 trillion, 10-year bill would strengthen social safety net, climate programs

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Icelanders vote with climate change on everyone's mind

An unprecedented number of political parties are likely to win.

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Girl never strapped into seat before dying on amusement park ride: Report

A 6-year-old girl who died on a ride at a Colorado amusement park was never strapped into her seat before the ride plunged 110 feet, a state investigation found.

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WATCH: Bears play together at school playground

A mama bear and her cub rode down slides at an elementary school playground in North Carolina.

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Bonus checks bounce for 50 Florida teachers due to error

Officials say a banking error caused dozens of state-issued checks to bounce.

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Italians come out to demand support for Afghan women

Thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Italy to support Afghan women.

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Hosea Knox, Chicago tombstone maker 'Elmo,' dies at 82

A well-known Chicago tombstone maker from the city's South Side has died.

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Migration will continue as long as inequality persists, says Haiti's prime minister as Del Rio bridge crisis ends

The tens of thousands of people sheltering in the shadow of Texas's Del Rio bridge have gone, but their trials continue. And they will not be the last, as Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry warned on Saturday.

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Govt offices in Kosovo targeted as tensions soar with Serbia

Kosovo says a public building was set on fire and another was hit by grenades.

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Kim's sister: NKorea willing to talk if Seoul shows respect

Kim Jong Un's sister says her country will try to repair ties with South Korea.

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Driver stabbed, killed on school bus with students aboard

Police say a school bus driver was stabbed after he had picked up students.

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Biden agenda at risk of being derailed by setbacks on Capitol Hill

As he nears 10 months in office, President Biden is at a critical juncture with multiple aspects of his legislative agenda either stalled or in peril on Capitol Hill.

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WATCH: Magpie attacks cyclist in Australia

A bicyclist’s helmet camera captured a magpie attacking him while pedaling along a lake.

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WATCH: Videographer makes friends with affectionate goat

A videographer documenting the Fawn Fire in California made a new friend after offering an extremely affectionate goat a snack.

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Friday, September 24, 2021

UK and France reheat one of the world's oldest rivalries at a risky time for both

In the week that world leaders gathered in New York City for the UN General Assembly, one person's absence cast a long shadow over what was already set to be a tense few days.

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Colombia seizes nearly 3,500 shark fins bound for Hong Kong

Colombian authorities said on Friday they have confiscated a shipment of 3,493 shark fins which were to be illegally trafficked to Hong Kong from Bogota's airport.

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Female US service member allegedly assaulted by Afghan refugees

The incident is being investigated at Fort Bliss in New Mexico.

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Lead detective, former performer recount Chippendales murder-for-hire plot

A new Discovery+ series, "Curse of the Chippendales," sets forth to expose the intimate details of owner Steve Banerjee's murder-for-hire plot.

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Sarah Jessica Parker reacts to 'unbearable' loss of Willie Garson

Garson died at 57 of pancreatic cancer.

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WATCH: Flames from Fawn Fire shut down California highway

Smoke and flames swirl dangerously close to a road in California as the Fawn Fire spreads. The blaze has exploded to 5,800 acres and is only 10% contained.

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Two Canadians imprisoned by China have been released, Prime Minister Trudeau says

Two Canadians detained by China for nearly three years have been released, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday night.

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Coroner identifies remains inside 500-pound alligator as man who went missing after Hurricane Ida

A Louisiana coroner has identified the remains found inside a 504-pound alligator as Timothy Satterlee Sr., 71, who went missing last month as he walked in floodwaters following Hurricane Ida.

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This country claims it hasn't had a single Covid-19 case. Activists say that's a lie

In the nearly two years since the pandemic began, Turkmenistan has not seen a single case of Covid-19.

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CNN reporter says Steve Bannon's admission creates a 'huge problem'

Steve Bannon appeared to admit on his podcast to talking with former President Trump about "killing" Biden's presidency "in the crib" in the days before the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

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Migrant: 'We thought they would free us, but they shackled us'

CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Port-au-Prince, where migrants are being flown back as a migrant camp in Del Rio, Texas, is cleared.

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Team US in the driver's seat after strong opening day at Ryder Cup

Powered by a raucous home crowd, Team US took a strong 6-2 lead at the 43rd Ryder Cup.

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A gravestone missing for almost 150 years was being used as a marble slab to make fudge

A turned-over gravestone served as the perfect surface to make fudge for a woman living in Michigan.

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Minority families using #GabbyPetito to gain attention for missing loved ones

In the wake of national interest surrounding the case of Gabby Petito, minority families are calling out the disparities in cases where the missing person is White compared with those involving Black and brown people.

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He ran for president 5 times and lost. Why sixth time was different

CNN's Larry Madowo speaks to Zambian President Hakaine Hichilema about why he succeeded in his sixth presidential bid, the country's financial prospects and the coronavirus pandemic.

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New York City police officers rescue man stranded during flooding

CNN's Brynn Gingras interviews NYPD police officer Sergeant Matthew Moschetto and his experience performing water rescues during the massive flooding from Hurricane Ida.

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Pilot left dangling in power lines after crash

A Georgia pilot was rescued from power lines after his small plane crashed.

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Even Biden caught off guard by his administration's foreign policy crises

When French officials erupted in anger last week after being left out of a US-led security pact with Australia and the UK, much of Washington was caught off guard -- including President Joe Biden, according to people familiar with his reaction.

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Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, 88, running for reelection

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, 88, announces he's running for reelection

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GOP-led review of Arizona ballots reaffirms Biden's win

The results of a partisan-led review of Maricopa County's ballots found no substantial change in official election results.

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Haitian migrants cleared from camp at Texas border but controversy continues

Immigration authorities on Friday said thousands of Haitian migrants have been cleared from camp in south Texas.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

WATCH: Aurora borealis stretches across Irish sky

Time-lapse footage captured a stunning view of the aurora borealis across the night sky in Donegal, Ireland.

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WATCH: Wild boars roam streets of Rome suburb

Wild boar sightings in the Monte Mario area of Rome have prompted residents to criticize local administrations for not effectively managing the animals.

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WATCH: Man reunites with emotional support dog

Police in California helped reunite a man with his emotional support dog, Arrow, after it went missing over the weekend.

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Biden is bringing together Japan, Australia and India to stare down China

Forget France, AUKUS and nuclear-powered submarines -- one of the most important moments for the future of US influence in Asia is due to take place on Friday in Washington.

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More than 40 children with non-Haitian passports deported to Haiti, says International Organization for Migration

Dozens of children with non-Haitian passports have been sent to Haiti as part of the US government's massive deportation operation this week, according to the International Organization for Migration.

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At least 1 dead, 14 others injured after shooting at supermarket

At least one person was killed and 14 others injured in a shooting at a Kroger in Collierville, Tennessee, police officials said Thursday afternoon.

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Jan. 6 select committee sends 1st subpoenas to former Trump aides, advisers

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot issued its first subpoenas Thursday to four former senior Trump administration officials.

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City to publicly apologize for past racism faced by Chinese Americans

The public apology would come as anti-Asian hate incidents have resurged.

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EPA moves to reduce super-polluting greenhouse gases

The EPA announced a new rule Thursday to reduce super-polluting greenhouse gases commonly used in air conditioners and refrigerators as part of the cooling process.

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R. Kelly jury asked to make him 'pay' or not fall for 'lies'

A prosecutor in closing arguments at the sex-trafficking trial of R. Kelly has asked jurors to make the R&B superstar “pay” for his alleged sex crimes

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Four Trump loyalists subopenaed by Jan. 6 committee



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CNN reporter shows rallygoer video of Jan. 6 attack. See his reaction

CNN reporter Shimon Prokupecz spoke to a rallygoer at a right-wing rally in support of the Capitol rioters about the January 6 attack.

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With Julius Jones' execution date looming, family refuses to give up hope

Antoinette Jones can picture justice for her brother.

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Controversial abortion bill similar to Texas' ban introduced in Florida

The bill would require physicians to test for a "fetal heartbeat" on a pregnant person.

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CDC advisory panel votes to recommend Pfizer boosters for people 65 and older

The CDC's independent advisory panel has unanimously voted to recommend booster doses of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for people aged 65 and older.

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More than a year after George Floyd's killing, Congress can't agree on police reform

Democrats and Republicans could not agree on how to move forward on police reform legislation.

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BTS on performing as special presidential envoys at UN, hopes for future concerts

K-pop stars BTS speak about performing as special presidential envoys at the UN, and their hopes for future concerts.

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Shooting reported at Kroger grocery store: Police

Police are responding to a shooting at a Krogers grocery store near Memphis, Tennessee.

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Man paralyzed after Iowa police shooting sues officer, city

A man who was paralyzed when an Iowa police officer shot him in April is suing the officer

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Widow sues pilot's estate over helicopter crash in Georgia

The widow of a passenger killed in a helicopter crash in Georgia is suing the pilot's estate and two helicopter companies, saying the aircraft should never have been flying in poor weather

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Border Patrol suspends using agents on horseback amid outrage

Amid outrage, the U.S. Border Patrol said Thursday it would suspend using agents on horseback to deal with Haitian migrants on the southern border.

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House approves $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome defense system

The House on Thursday easily approved a bill to provide funding for Israel's Iron Dome after it was removed from a separate bill to prevent a government shutdown and suspend the nation's borrowing limit.

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Inside the exquisite linguistic ceasefire between the US and France

Benjamin Franklin would have been proud. An exquisite linguistic ceasefire between the US and France was crafted this week in the finest tradition of the founding father and diplomat.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

France to return ambassador to US as Biden admits missteps in high-stakes call with Macron



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SE Cupp: We are watching the death spiral of America's Republican Party

CNN's SE Cupp says the Republican Party has "some form of Stockholdm syndrome" with former President Donald Trump.

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Federal judge: Florida immigration law racially motivated

A federal judge has struck down part of a Florida immigration enforcement law as racially motivated

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Mormon church to require masks in temples amid COVID surge

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that masks will be required inside temples to limit the spread of COVID-19

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Committee probing Jan. 6 attack could subpoena Trump aides: Sources

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack could subpoena several former high-level Trump aides for records and information, sources tell ABC News.

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Up to 16-foot waves forecast near Chicago

Cooler weather is landing right on cue for the first day of autumn. But first, the system delivering the cooler temps will soak the eastern third of the country, bring strong winds and 10 to 18-foot waves on some of the Great Lakes.

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Bush to headline fundraiser for Cheney after Trump backs foe

Former President George W

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Officials: Many migrants from border camp staying in US

Haitians have been freed on a “very, very large scale” in recent days.

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COVID case delays contentious redistricting in Oregon

A broken power-sharing deal, the lingering possibility of a Republican walkout and a COVID-19 case are adding greater uncertainty to whether Oregon legislators will successfully redraw the state’s political districts ahead of a tight deadline

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California man charged with perjury in Hollywood execs suit

New York prosecutors have charged a Los Angeles man with perjury, saying he falsified emails to support his lawsuit against entertainment industry executives

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12th inmate dies as New York City's jail crisis grows

An inmate on a New York City jail barge died Wednesday after an apparent medical emergency, officials said

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Biden admin missed red flags before Haitian migrant surge

Border Patrol agents on the front lines in Del Rio, Texas, months ago sounded alarms that the area was vulnerable to a surge of migration.

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UK bails out US company to prevent food supply crisis

The UK government has agreed to subsidize a major US fertilizer manufacturer at a cost of several million pounds to taxpayers in order to restart carbon dioxide production vital to Britain's food supply.

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How Microsoft built 'The Frankenstein' device during the pandemic

When Microsoft closed its Redmond, Washington offices in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the Surface team grabbed what they could for their home offices. For a handful of engineers and product designers, that included The Frankenstein, a prototype for a versatile, transformable laptop built in concert with Windows 11.

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US Federal Reserve is getting ready to roll back its massive stimulus

The Federal Reserve isn't ready to take its foot off the stimulus gas pedal just yet, but that soon might change.

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Texas doctor fired for using leftover Covid-19 vaccine doses sues county for discrimination

A Texas public health doctor fired earlier this year for using leftover doses of Covid-19 vaccine on eligible individuals is suing Harris County for $1 million, saying he was fired for giving "the vaccine to too many individuals with 'Indian' sounding names."

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Top US general meets with his Russian counterpart in Finland

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley met his Russian counterpart for about six hours Wednesday in a "productive" meeting in Helsinki at a time of heightened tensions between the US and Russia.

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Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year

The Federal Reserve signaled it may start raising its benchmark interest rate sometime next year, earlier than it envisioned three months ago and a sign that it’s concerned that high inflation pressures may persist

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WATCH: Husky beats owner in epic vocal exercise battle

While Megan Vaughan was practicing some vocal exercises, her husky Cash decided to join in on the fun!

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WATCH: Toddler says her bedtime prayer while clutching her cat

Two-year-old Claire gives thanks to all things important from her parents to her cat, Carrot!

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WATCH: Earthquake rocks home in Melbourne

RATTLED: Security cameras capture the moment when a magnitude 5.8-earthquake rocks a home in Melbourne, Australia. Authorities said no injuries have been reported.

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WATCH: Southern border migrant crisis

President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Republicans and Democrats for the way officials are treating migrants in Texas. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

2 charged with hate crime in attack on Jewish men in LA

Two suspects in an attack on Jewish men outside a Los Angeles restaurant last spring have been charged with a hate crime

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake causes slight damage in Australia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has caused slight damage in suburban Melbourne in an unusually powerful temblor for Australia

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Brazil health minister tests positive for the coronavirus

Brazil’s government says its health minister has tested positive for the coronavirus in New York after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spoke at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday

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University to pay $1.6M to students assaulted by employee

San Jose State University has agreed to pay $1.6 million to female student athletes whose complaints about being sexually assaulted by an athletic trainer were mishandled by the university, federal prosecutors said Tuesday

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House votes to approve bill to avert government shutdown

The House voted along party lines to pass a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown next week. It heads to the Senate where it's expected to be blocked.

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6 tribes sue Wisconsin to try to stop November wolf hunt

Six Native American tribes are suing Wisconsin to try to stop its planned wolf hunt in November

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CNN goes inside Afghanistan's notorious prison in Bagram

CNN's Nic Robertson goes inside an abandoned US air base now under Taliban control and the notorious prison that once held thousands of detainees.

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House Democrats remove money for Israel's Iron Dome system in funding bill

House Democrats on Tuesday removed $1 billion in funding for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system from their stopgap government funding bill.

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South Korean president talks N. Korea's nuclear activities, BTS' new diplomacy role

Moon Jae-in and K-pop sensation BTS sat down with ABC News for exclusive interviews.

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Man charged for allegedly planting pipe bombs outside telecommunications stores

A man was arrested for allegedly placing pipe bombs in front of telecommunications stores after he became "dissatisfied with "immoral content."

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Trump put 'America first.' Hear how Biden's UN speech differed

In his first speech at the United Nations General Assembly, President Joe Biden promised to work with other countries around the world. See how that compares to former President Donald Trump's "America first" rhetoric in 2017.

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Why global investors are focused on Evergrande

Concerns about potential contagion from Chinese real estate giant Evergrande's debt crisis is shaking markets. CNN's Clare Sebastian reports.

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Body found near Grand Teton confirmed to be Gabby Petito, death ruled a homicide

New information has been announced in the Gabby Petito case.

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WATCH: Breaching shark thrills divers

Swimmers off the coast of Ireland got a thrill when a basking shark breached right in front of them.

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FBI more than doubles domestic terrorism investigations, director says

FBI Director Christopher Wray told a U.S. Senate panel Tuesday morning that the bureau has been forced to surge resources toward its domestic terrorism investigations.

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Ex-mayor, elected at age 23, gets 6 years in corruption case

A former Massachusetts mayor who was once a rising Democratic star after being elected at age 23 has been sentenced to six years in prison in a corruption case

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Teen pleads guilty in murder of Barnard student

Luchiano Lewis, who was 14 at the time, was charged as an adult.

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Flames pour from section of Superdome roof in New Orleans

Smoke and flames have shot fom part of the roof at New Orleans' Superdome as crews worked to clean and prepare the sporting and entertainment arena for painting

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COVID-19 live updates: Feds sending ambulances, personnel to North Carolina

The number of daily deaths from COVID-19 are continuing to rise, even as hospitalization rates begin to decline.

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WATCH: Sanitation worker gives toys to little boy who thanked him

A sanitation worker had a special gift for a little boy who previously thanked him for collecting his family’s trash.

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WATCH: Full moon, migrants and volcano: World in Photos, Sept. 21

A look at the top photos from around the globe.

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WATCH: Hispanic Heritage Month explained

ABC News correspondent Stephanie Ramos shares the origin of Hispanic Heritage Month and how Latinos celebrate it.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Federal officer arrested at Capitol rally won't be charged

A federal law enforcement officer was arrested carrying a gun at Saturday’s rally at the U.S. Capitol billed to support the suspects charged in January’s insurrection, but he will not be prosecuted

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Biden's UN challenge: Convince allies that he's not Trump

When President Joe Biden mounts the iconic green marble rostrum inside the hall of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, he will face an audience skeptical he really is as different from his predecessor as he likes to claim.

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This could be the most consequential week of Biden's presidency

President Joe Biden is facing a growing number of domestic and international policy issues ahead of his UN trip. CNN's Phil Mattingly reports.

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BTS and their army of fans pop in on UN General Assembly

K-pop band BTS stopped by a United Nations meeting to speak and perform their song "Permission to Dance."

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Pro-Putin party takes majority in Russian election sullied by fraud

Pro Kremlin ruling party wins majority in parliamentary elections amid opposition claims of widespread ballot fraud.

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Trans rights challenged in Texas' third special legislative session

Gov. Greg Abbott's third special legislative session will tackle trans rights.

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LGBTQ vets discharged dishonorably for their sexual orientation to get full benefits

LGBTQ veterans who were given other than honorable discharges from the military due to their sexual orientation are eligible to receive full benefits, the VA announced.

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WATCH: 14 penguins return to sea after rehab in Argentina

Fourteen black-and-white Magellanic penguins returned to Argentina’s Atlantic coast after being rehabilitated from a variety of ailments, including malnutrition, hypothermia and dehydration.

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WATCH: Drone footage captures destruction from La Palma volcano

Drone video shows lava flowing into fields and inhabited areas of Spain's La Palma island, where a volcanic explosion destroyed at least 100 homes.

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EU chief: Treatment of France 'not acceptable'

In an exclusive interview with Amanpour, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said "a lot of open questions" about the AUKUS deal have to be answered.

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Memo shows Trump lawyer's six-step plan for Pence to overturn the election

A conservative lawyer working with then-President Donald Trump's legal team tried to convince then-Vice President Mike Pence that he could overturn the election results on January 6 when Congress counted the Electoral College votes by throwing out electors from seven states, according to the new book "Peril" from Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa.

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Trump CFO's lawyer says he suspects more indictments on way

Trump himself has not been charged with any wrongdoing.

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COVID death toll in US eclipses 1918 influenza pandemic estimates

More than 675,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19.

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Another inmate dies at NYC's troubled Rikers Island jail

Authorities say an inmate has died at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex, bringing the death toll at the troubled lockdown to 11 this year

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Police: 4 people killed, left in cornfield died in St. Paul

Police say four people whose bodies were found in an abandoned SUV in western Wisconsin were killed in St. Paul, Minnesota, where three of the victims lived

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Twitter to pay $809.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit

Twitter said Monday it will pay $809.5 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about how much its user base was growing and how much users interacted with its platform

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Man killed in shootout with police trying to serve warrants

Police say a Tennessee man wanted for questioning in a homicide case was killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers

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Court asked to suspend law licenses of gun-waving couple

A Missouri official is asking the state Supreme Court to suspend the law licenses of a St. Louis couple who gained national attention last year when they waved guns at racial injustice protesters outside their home

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Search continues for missing 6-year-old Isabella Kalua

Isabella Kalua has been missing for more than a week, according to Honolulu police.

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COVID-19 live updates: Average daily death count rises 20%, officials say

The number of daily deaths from COVID-19 are continuing to rise, even as hospitalization rates begin to decline.

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FBI swarms home belonging to family of Gabby Petito's boyfriend: Live updates

Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie, cross-country journey, disappearance, missing, Wyoming, Florida, Bridger-Teton National Forest

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WATCH: Clever toddlers sneak through baby gate

One-year-old twin sisters Iris and Ella opened a baby gate to meet their dad in the kitchen for dinner.

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

Why boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympics could backfire

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics now over, attention is turning to next year's Winter Olympics in the Chinese capital Beijing.

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Analysis: Netflix and streaming look to make history at the Emmys

Netflix has a chance to make history at this year's Emmys, nabbing early prizes for "The Crown" while some comedy honors went to the star player on another streaming service, Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso," giving the TV industry's main award a decidedly British flavor.

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Manny Pacquiao says he will run for Philippine presidency in 2022

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy relationship with China.

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Russia's ruling party on track to retain majority in lower house of Russian Parliament

Russia's ruling party United Russia, which backs President Vladimir Putin, is on track to secure a majority following a three-day parliamentary election, early results suggest.

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Scientists examine kids' unique immune systems as more fall victim to Covid

Eighteen months into the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Delta variant fueling a massive resurgence of disease, many hospitals are hitting a heartbreaking new low. They're now losing babies to the coronavirus.

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Afghanistan's women judges are in hiding, fearing reprisal attacks from men they jailed

Tugging at the folds of the traditional hijab dress, two young sisters jostle and laugh to try to get their mother's attention as she fries onions on the stove.

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What to expect tonight at the Emmys



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Red carpet photos from the Emmy Awards



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Georgia WWII veteran receives French Legion of Honor

The 98-year-old took part in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge.

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Unidentified body found near area of search for Gabby Petito

An unidentified body was found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, near where authorities have been search for Gabby Petito.

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France's Macron to talk to Biden amid crisis over submarines

It's their first contact since the crisis over a submarine deal with Australia.

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Murdaugh surrenders to face charges in $10M insurance fraud

A South Carolina lawyer faces charges in a failed plot to arrange his own death.

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New claims in NYC restaurant brawl over vaccine proof

New details have emerged on a brawl outside a popular New York City restaurant.

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UK's Johnson to urge climate action over 4-day trip to US

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is travelling to the United States.

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At least 43 people shot, 6 fatally, in violent Chicago weekend

At least 43 people were shot, including six fatally, in a violent Chicago weekend.

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'We want justice,' say the family of 10 civilians killed in a US airstrike that officials now say was 'a mistake'

Emal Ahmadi knew his brother Zamarai wasn't the ISIS-K facilitator that American officials portrayed him to be in the days after his death. Now, at last, the whole world knows that too.

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Chris Rock says he has Covid. 'Trust me you don't want this,' comedian tweets

Comedian and actor Chris Rock revealed Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19, and he is using the opportunity to urge others to get vaccinated against the virus.

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WATCH: Smoke rises from site of military aircraft crash in Texas

The pilots were conducting a training exercise at the time of the crash, the Fort Worth Fire Department said.

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WATCH: Time-lapse shows fire growing in size

The KNP Complex Fire is rapidly growing as it threatens homes and giant sequoia trees in California.

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Covid-19 origins: Why the search for the source is vital

No clear culprit.

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Pentagon's drone strike acknowledgement was the correct response: Mullen

Former Joint Chiefs Chair Adm. Mike Mullen appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.

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What we know about the Surfside condo collapse

When a condo building collapsed in the Miami Beach area earlier this summer, killing 98, it shocked the nation. Here's what we know about what happened.

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US military aircraft crashes in Lake Worth, Texas

A military training aircraft crashed in Lake Worth, Texas, on Sunday, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department.

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French slackliner crosses the Seine from the Eiffel Tower in breathtaking stunt

Crowds lining the banks of the Seine and visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris this weekend were treated to an unusual sight -- a slackliner charting an unusual path across the skies above their heads.

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The words Trump couldn't bring himself to say

On November 7, 1962, Richard Nixon met with reporters to concede that he had lost his bid for governor of California -- and to grumble about the way the press covered his campaign. It was two years since he had lost his race for president against John F. Kennedy, and few thought Nixon would ever run for office again.

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Biden administration has made little progress in closing Guantanamo Bay prison

President Joe Biden has said he wants to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, where 39 detainees still reside, by the end of his term, but his administration is yet to make much progress towards meeting that goal.

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First edition copy of 'Frankenstein' sells for over $1 million at auction

A first edition copy of the classic novel "Frankenstein" sold for $1.17 million at a recent auction in New York.

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Searches continue in Wyoming for Gabby Petito and in Florida for her fiance

As local and federal agencies search for Gabby Petito in a Rocky Mountain national park, law enforcement are also working to locate her fiancé Brian Laundrie, who his family says has not been seen since Tuesday.

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Jimmy Greaves, England World Cup winner and Tottenham legend, dies aged 81

Jimmy Greaves, a World Cup winner with England in 1966 and one of the most prolific goalscorers in English football history, has died at the age of 81, his former club Tottenham said.

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Russia goes to the polls amid crackdown on political dissent

Millions of Russians are expected to head to the polls over a three-day period starting Friday in elections taking place against the backdrop of an unprecedented assault on democracy over the past year.

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After 169 hospitals, a dad finally got the Covid-19 care he needed -- and changed dozens of skeptics' minds

Every breath Robby Walker takes is one that almost didn't happen.

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Here's why hurricane hunters fly their planes in weird patterns into storms

The second half of hurricane season is here and there have already been 15 named storms to keep hurricane hunters busy. But have you ever noticed hurricane hunters' flight patterns shown by meteorologists on TV look like random, odd shapes?

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The Black Film Archive wants to show the world just how limitless Black cinema really is

Though they go by different names, almost every major streaming service has some type of "Black film" collection, often promoted during the month of February or, during 2020's Black Lives Matter protests, in the summer.

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Richard Branson hates cruise ships, so why'd he build one?

When you step into the Scarlet Lady cruise ship, you know immediately you're on Richard Branson's ship.

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Saturday, September 18, 2021

In Canada and Germany, the climate crisis is finally on the ballot. But can it win?

It was just last week that Canada's British Columbia finally ended its state of emergency, more than two months after wildfires tore through parts of the province and reduced an entire village and its surroundings to ash.

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Cuba vaccinates children as young as 2 in strategy to reopen schools, economy

The Cuban children sat in a Havana hospital watching a brightly painted clown perform his earsplitting act. They were not there for the performance, but were waiting their turn to receive one of Cuba's homegrown Covid vaccines.

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Medication abortion put in spotlight by Texas ban

The new Texas law banning abortions has put a spotlight on medication abortion.

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Sears is closing its last department store in Illinois, the retailer's home state

Sears will shut the doors on its last department store in Illinois come fall; the state in which its first retail store opened in 1925.

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FBI offers $10,000 reward for information on the disappearance of Native American woman

The FBI has announced a reward for information on Mary Johnson, a Native American woman who went missing from the Tulalip Reservation in Washington state in December 2020.

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Lions and tigers at DC's National Zoo test presumptive positive for Covid-19

Animal keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, are keeping a close eye on their lions and tigers after the big cats tested presumptive positive for Covid-19.

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Top doctors say not so fast to Biden's boosters-for-all plan

Just a month ago, President Joe Biden and his health advisers announced big plans to soon deliver a coronavirus vaccine booster shot to all Americans

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7 people injured in Honolulu by falling branch of huge tree

A large tree branch collapsed in Honolulu’s Waikiki neighborhood.

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WATCH: Prank fails as dog grabs knife instead of helping owner

A woman in New York tried playing a prank on her dog by pretending to choke, but the pet’s reaction backfired.

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WATCH: Notre Dame stable enough to begin rebuilding

More than two years after a shocking fire gutted the historic building, France’s Notre Dame Cathedral is finally secure enough for artisans to rebuild.

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'We are prepared': Law enforcement stresses readiness ahead of right-wing rally

Law enforcement leaders voiced a unified message of preparedness on Friday.

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Communists, observers report violations in Russian election

The head of Russia's second-largest party is alleging widespread violations.

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Friday, September 17, 2021

US aims to hit revenue streams of ransomware groups with sanctions

The Biden administration is planning to impose new sanctions to disrupt the source of revenue of ransomware groups that have extorted major US firms of millions of dollars, a US official and a private cybersecurity expert briefed on the matter told CNN.

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America's radicals are a problem we can't ignore

Last month, a man drove to Washington, DC , police said, with explosive-making materials and threatened detonations near the US Capitol, although no functioning weapons were found in his vehicle. You'd think this would have been a big story, but after what seemed like just a few hours, it was swamped by the news of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan. This is understandable, as what was unfolding a world away was both dramatic and tragic. However, it was also a mistake to so quickly look away from the DC standoff.

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Office of Trump's defense secretary held call with China on January 6, two days before Milley's controversial call

A deputy to then-President Donald Trump's acting secretary of defense held a call with his Chinese counterpart two days before the now-controversial call by Gen. Mark Milley, undercutting criticism that the Joint Chiefs chairman was out of line.

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Durst jury reaches verdict in killing of his best friend

Jurors deliberated about 7 hours over three days.

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Official says US will deport 'massive' number of Haitians

An official says the administration is planning “massive movements” of Haitians.

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North Carolina court blocks state voter ID law, citing 'intent to target African American voters'

A North Carolina state court panel on Friday blocked a voter identification law, citing discrimination against Black voters.

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Colorado man accused of killing wife heads to trial

A judge has ruled there's enough evidence for the case to proceed.

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Police: Prison guard beat banker, used racial slur over mask

A California prison guard has been arrested on suspicion of beating a Wells Fargo branch manager and calling him a racial slur after being asked to wear a mask inside the bank

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Suspect in deaths of 4 found in SUV surrenders in Arizona

The man is suspected in the shooting deaths of four Minnesotans.

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CNN correspondent: Recalling envoys a move 'reserved for adversaries, not for allies'

CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

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Grand jury indicts 2 officers fired for beating Black teen

A grand jury in California has indicted two police officers on felony assault charges in the alleged beating of an unresisting Black teenager last year

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Verdict reached in Robert Durst murder trial



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Man charged for threats targeting reproductive health center

An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly making two threatening calls to a local reproductive health care clinic.

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Giant sequoias wrapped in protective foil as multiple fires threaten ancient trees

Crews are working to protect California's famed groves of giant sequoias, as multiple fires continue to burn unabated.

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Murdaugh family murders, mysteries: Timeline

Here are the key events in the Murdaugh family murders and scandals in South Carolina.

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FDA panel declines to approve boosters for all, continues debate for older Americans

The panel said they haven't ruled out third shots for older populations.

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WATCH: Baby orca rescued after becoming stranded off Russian coast

A baby orca whale was returned to open water after becoming stranded during low tide along Russia’s Far East coast.

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US military admits it killed 10 civilians and targeted wrong vehicle in Kabul airstrike

A United States military investigation into a deadly Kabul drone strike in August has found that it killed 10 civilians and the driver and the vehicle targeted was likely not a threat associated with ISIS-K, according to a US military official familiar with the investigation

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'It was a mistake': US military general on Kabul drone strike

A United States military investigation into a deadly Kabul drone strike in August has found that it killed 10 civilians and the driver and the vehicle targeted was likely not a threat associated with ISIS-K.

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Access, travel rules influence missionary vaccine policies

The International Mission Board is requiring its missionaries get the COVID-19 vaccine

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Toy shortages, supply chain among reasons to start holiday shopping now, experts say

Be prepared to shop online and in person this holiday season.

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New Lebanon PM seeks 'quick fixes' to help his country out of economic crisis

New Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged Lebanon's people to put their trust in his government as he seeks "quick fixes" to help his economically shattered country.

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Clive Sinclair, an inventor who helped popularize personal computers, dies at 81

Before computers were a staple of workplaces, schools, libraries and many homes, they were bulky, expensive and a luxury many couldn't afford.

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

She survived a suicide bomb. Now her app is helping keep other Afghans safe

Ehtesab -- which roughly translates to "accountability" -- is an Afghan-created app that verifies instances of explosions, power outages, checkpoints, and other need-to-know information in Kabul. Since the Taliban took control of the city, the app has seen a surge in downloads.

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Jane Powell, Hollywood golden-age musicals star, dies at 92

Jane Powell, who starred in Hollywood golden age musicals, has died

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Florida surpasses 50K COVID deaths after battling delta wave

Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began

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Facebook bans German accounts under new 'social harm' policy

Facebook has removed nearly 150 accounts and pages linked to anti-lockdown demonstrators in Germany Thursday under a new policy focused on addressing groups that work together to spread harmful content

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Wyoming to ask US to lift Yellowstone grizzly protections

Wyoming's governor says the state will ask the federal government to remove its protections for grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region

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Timeline of missing 22-year-old Instagram adventurer's whereabouts as authorities continue search



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Lawyer who represented Clinton campaign indicted for alleged false statements to FBI

A lawyer whose firm represented Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign was indicted Thursday by special counsel on a single charge of making a false statement to the FBI.

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WATCH: Bucket cam captures water dump over California wildfire

The Nevada National Guard captured video filmed from a unique perspective: inside the bucket that it used to dump water on the Caldor Fire in California.

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US and UK leave Europe furious and confused on China



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Man arrested in fatal shootings of 4 found in Wisconsin SUV

Sheriff's officials say one suspect has been arrested and a second suspect is being sought in connection with the fatal shootings of four people found in an abandoned SUV in western Wisconsin

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Oil giants called to testify by Dems over disinformation campaign on climate

An industry-wide campaign spread disinformation about climate change.

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Police release body camera image of missing woman after apparent fight with boyfriend

Investigators searching for answers on the whereabouts of Gabby Petito are expressing frustration that her boyfriend has not shed any light on her possible whereabouts.

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Jaw-dropping moments in WSJ's bombshell Facebook investigation

This week the Wall Street Journal released a series of scathing articles about Facebook, citing leaked internal documents that detail in remarkably frank terms how the company is not only well aware of its platforms' negative effects on users but also how it has repeatedly failed to address them.

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Gabby Petito's father makes public plea for information about missing daughter

The father of Gabby Petito, who was reported missing over the weekend, made a public plea Thursday for information on the disappearance of the Florida woman.

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Federal judge blocks Biden administration from expelling migrant families under public health order

A federal judge blocked the Biden administration from expelling migrant families apprehended at the US-Mexico border under a public health order, according to a Thursday ruling, marking a major defeat for the administration.

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Lawmakers launch investigation into climate crisis disinformation by fossil fuel industry

The House Oversight and Reform Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into fossil fuel industry disinformation on the climate crisis. The committee invited the heads of six oil companies and major lobbying groups to testify in front of the committee next month.

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WATCH: Diver and grey seal share ‘seal-iously’ cute hug

When scuba diver Ben Burville came across a grey seal in need of a hug, he embraced it.

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WATCH: White flags blanket National Mall for COVID-19 remembrance

"In America: Remember" will be on display from Sept. 17 through Oct. 3.

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WATCH: Fan gives foul ball to young girl

A Good Samaritan at a baseball game handed a foul ball to a young girl in tears.

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WATCH: 1st all-civilian SpaceX crew launches into orbit

The amateur crew is making history with its three days in space. ABC News' Faith Abubey has the details.

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WATCH: Sea turtles released back in wild in Florida

Loggerhead turtles are released back into the wild as part of a conservation program in Marathon, Florida.

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One of America's oldest cities has had only White men as mayors. In November, that changes

Boston is poised to make history in November with two women of color competing for a mayor's seat that has been occupied by White men for the last 200 years.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Why Anderson didn't want to be associated with Vanderbilt legacy

Anderson Cooper explains his early hesitation with his Vanderbilt family roots. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm E.T.

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Simone Biles ties mental health struggle at Tokyo Olympics to Nassar sexual abuse

Biles and three fellow gymnasts testified before Congress about the Larry Nassar scandal.

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SpaceX set to launch 1st all-civilian flight to Earth's orbit

If successful, it will be the farthest any civilian has traveled from Earth.

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WATCH: Police searching for driver behind gender-reveal stunt

Police in Australia appealed for information from the public after a motorist was seen driving a car emitting a thick waft of smoke as part of a gender-reveal party.

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Pentagon, White House mobilize defense of Milley amid criticism over China calls

The defense of the top US military official kicked into gear across Washington Wednesday in response to claims that Gen. Mark Milley overstepped his authority during the waning days of the Trump administration.

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Biden: This alliance allows us to meet threats of today and tomorrow

President Biden talks about the new effort to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, a major step toward countering China as he works to build international backing for his approach to Beijing. The announcement came as part of a new trilateral partnership among the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.

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SpaceX to launch world's first all-tourist crew into orbit



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US and UK to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines in new pushback on China



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Hear Simone Biles' powerful testimony before US Senate

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles became emotional during her testimony before a Senate committee investigating FBI mishandling of abuse allegations against former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar.

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Boyfriend named person of interest after 22-year-old goes missing during road trip

Police have named the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old woman who went missing during the couple's cross-country road trip, a person of interest.

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Court won't stop protests outside Michigan synagogue

Pro-Palestinian protests outside a Jewish synagogue in Michigan are protected by the Constitution's First Amendment

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Baby girl born to widow of Marine killed in Kabul bombing

The widow of a U.S. Marine killed in a bombing in Afghanistan in August has given birth to a baby girl

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SpaceX aiming for night launch of 4 on 1st private flight

SpaceX is on the verge of blasting a billionaire into orbit with his two contest winners and a health care worker who survived childhood cancer

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Search at Grand Canyon turns up remains of another person

Crews searching for a missing man at Grand Canyon National Park made an unexpected discovery this summer

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Haiti faces fresh instability as PM comes under scrutiny

Haiti’s government is starting to crumble as Prime Minister Ariel Henry faces increased scrutiny from authorities investigating the president’s slaying, with one top official resigning as he accused Henry of obstructing justice in a sharply worded letter

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Philadelphia pays $2 million to woman beaten by police, separated from her son

Rickia Young, who was beaten by Philadelphia police officers, will receive $2 million in a settlement with the city.

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Federal judge denies Trump's request to stop E. Jean Carroll lawsuit from moving forward

A federal judge overseeing columnist E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump has denied Trump's request to stop the case from moving forward as they await an appeals court decision.

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Mega mansion once worth $500 million defaults on $100 million in debt, forcing a sale

A gargantuan residence in Los Angeles dubbed "The One" by its developer is now on track to be sold after the owner defaulted on more than $100 million in loans and debt, according to court documents.

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Few answers in deaths of 4 Minnesotans found in Wisconsin

Investigators are reviewing bridge and highway cameras as they try to figure out who killed four Minnesota residents whose bodies were found in an SUV abandoned in Wisconsin

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UN calls for ban on AI tech that risks human rights

"We cannot afford to continue playing catch-up regarding AI."

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South Carolina officials want out of mask mandate ban suit

Rising cases forced many schools and entire districts back online after a month.

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Raisman reveals one of the most devastating parts of Nassar case

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman delivers a powerful statement on the abuse she and others suffered at the hands of former Team USA Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Fiji will be open to travel by the end of the year

Fiji is ready to welcome tourists again by the end of 2021, but there seems to be some disagreement about exactly what the reopening date will be.

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Key senator says he'll hold up State, Defense nominees unless Blinken and Austin resign

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Tuesday that he will place a hold on "every single civilian nominee" for the State and Defense Departments unless Secretary Antony Blinken and Secretary Lloyd Austin resign from their posts, citing their roles in overseeing the US' chaotic exit from Afghanistan.

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First exit polls released in crucial California recall election



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David Letterman, Conan O'Brien among stars mourning death of Norm Macdonald

Macdonald had been battling cancer.

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Did US get Afghanistan drone strike wrong? CNN investigates

To US officials, the driver of the car was an ISIS-K facilitator they feared was involved in a plot to attack Kabul's international airport. To his family and colleagues at a US nonprofit, 43-year-old Zamarai Ahmadi was an aid worker applying for a US visa to get his family out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. CNN investigates.

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Designer of Ocasio-Cortez's 'Tax the Rich' dress responds to criticism

Aurora James, who designed the dress worn by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-NY) at the 2021 Met Gala, responds to conservative backlash over her "tax the rich" dress that Ocasio-Cortez wore to the event.

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Dr. Gupta: Vaccine causing swollen testicles, that's not a thing

Rapper Nicki Minaj claimed on social media that her cousin's friend has "swollen testicles" after taking the Covid-19 vaccine. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins New Day to debunk the rapper.

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WATCH: Locals cheer on firefighters battling Lake Tahoe-area blaze

Lake Tahoe-area residents lined the streets to cheer for firefighters and first responders who have been battling the massive Caldor Fire.

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WATCH: Gas station roof ripped off by Hurricane Nicholas

Hurricane Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 storm, with footage showing powerful winds blowing over a gas station roof in Matagorda, Texas.

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US charges 3 former intelligence operatives with helping build UAE hacking program

The US Justice Department on Tuesday announced federal computer fraud charges against three men who allegedly helped build a hacking program for the United Arab Emirates government.

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Colombo crime family brass arrested in crackdown on alleged mobsters

Colombo crime family boss Andrew "Mush" Russo was among those arrested.

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Worried Trump could 'go rogue,' Milley took top-secret action to protect nuclear weapons: Woodward book



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Palace confirms Queen Elizabeth sent message of congratulations to North Korea

Queen Elizabeth sent a message of congratulations to the people of North Korea on their national day, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told CNN.

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Senate Democrats introduce new voting rights bill

Senate Democrats have introduced their latest version of a sweeping election reform bill to counter voting restrictions that have passed in GOP-led states.

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Norm Macdonald, former 'Saturday Night Live' comic, dies

Norm Macdonald has died after a nine-year battle with cancer.

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'SNL' alum Norm Macdonald dies at 61

Norm Macdonald, a comic who was beloved as anchor of "Saturday Night Live's" popular "Weekend Update" segments, died Tuesday, according to multiple reports, citing his manager.

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Ocasio-Cortez responds to backlash over controversial Met Gala gown

The congresswoman said the dress was borrowed, and she was not the only New York City politician in attendance.

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Woman pleads guilty to threatening Vice President Harris

A South Florida woman has pleaded guilty to making death threats against Vice President Kamala Harris

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Mexico to give away 'El Chapo' safehouse in lottery

The house that former drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán fled in 2014 when Mexican marines had him surrounded has undergone some changes

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WATCH: California firefighter helps free tangled seagull

A California firefighter helped free a seagull that became entangled on top of a light pole in a supermarket parking lot.

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WATCH: Dog steals the show during cricket match

Dazzle appeared during the All-Ireland women's cricket match and stole the ball, proving to be the best fielder on four legs.

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Where are the Taliban's missing leaders?



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Monday, September 13, 2021

Apple fixes security hole reportedly used to hack an iPhone

Apple released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers said could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any user action

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Biden comes to California to help Newsom fight off recall

President Joe Biden is providing last-minute help to California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election that could remove the first-term Democratic governor from office

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Family: Man turned away by dozens of COVID-filled hospitals

A family is urging people to get vaccinated after their 73-year-old relative was turned away from dozens of hospitals dealing with a surge in coronavirus patients

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George Floyd fund has awarded over $50,000 in scholarships

A fund set up to honor George Floyd says it has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships since it was created

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Democratic divisions threaten to bog down Biden's economic package

Senate Democrats returned to Washington on Monday suggesting they were far away from reaching a deal on a $3.5 trillion economic package, raising fresh questions about whether all 50 members of their caucus can quickly unite behind the centerpiece of President Joe Biden's agenda amid sharp divisions over the scope of the plan and ambitious timetable for considering it.

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Top US spy says Somalia, Yemen, Syria and Iraq represent greater terrorist threat than Afghanistan

Afghanistan is no longer the US' top concern among international terrorist threats to the American homeland, the nation's top spy said at an intelligence and national security conference in Washington on Monday, even amid ongoing fears from some critics who argue that the country could become a haven for terrorist organizations like ISIS and al Qaeda to regroup following the US withdrawal.

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Jeff Bridges says he was 'close to the pearly gates' while battling Covid during cancer treatment

Jeff Bridges says his cancer is in remission, and he's making progress in his fight against the long-term effects of Covid after a tough battle.

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Vandalism delays the opening of the Hmong Cultural Center Museum in Minnesota

The Hmong Cultural Center in Minneapolis is having to push back the opening of its expanded museum after vandals defaced the front of the building.

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Fauci says he 'would support' mandating COVID-19 vaccine for air travel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "would support" mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for air travel.

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California recall election live updates: FiveThirtyEight

Live updates from the latest news in the California recall election.

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Data from Israel's booster shot gives guidance to US

With Covid-19 cases on the rise in the US, Biden and his administration look to Israel's recent data as they begin to give booster shots to combat the delta variant. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.

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British royal family hit by two scandals in one week

While a US court will hold a pretrial hearing filed by one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers against Prince Andrew, a charity under Prince Charles is reportedly under investigation after a UK newspaper reported that a Russian banker had tried to donate a six-figure sum to the future king's foundation. CNN's Max Foster reports.

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WATCH: Firefighters walk up 110 flights to honor those killed on 9/11

Firefighters at a New Jersey gym walked up 110 flights to honor those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.

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See what Chinese city at center of fresh Covid-19 outbreak looks like

The fresh coronavirus outbreak in Fujian province on China's southeastern coast has infected more than 60 people, including 15 elementary school pupils. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

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Best looks from Met Gala red carpet

Just one day after the lights dimmed on another edition of New York Fashion Week, and the MTV Video Music Awards took over Brooklyn's Barclays Center, pop culture's most famous faces have descended on the The Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the fashion industry's party of the year: the Met Gala.

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Posing as Walmart, scammers send crypto surging 25%

In what appears to be a massively successful pump and dump scheme, cryptocurrency litecoin surged around 25% early Monday after a falsified news release said Walmart would begin accepting the payment for online purchases.

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Mexico's abortion ruling could make waves beyond its borders

The ground literally shook on the day the Mexican Supreme Court decriminalized abortion: On September 7, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexican Pacific coast, rocking several states and killing one person. It lasted about a minute.

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Putin watches huge display of firepower during Russian war games

Vladimir Putin watches huge display of firepower during war games believed to be largest Russian military exercises held in Europe since the Cold War.

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1st trial in college admissions scandal gets underway

The first trial in the college admissions bribery scandal is underway with defense attorneys seeking to portray the two parents accused of buying their kids way into school as victims of con man who believed their payments were legitimate donations

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Scientists want to resurrect the woolly mammoth. They just got the money to make it happen

An ambitious project to resurrect the woolly mammoth led by Harvard geneticist George Church has secured a $15 million financial shot in the arm.

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Norway set to end 8 years of Conservative rule, preliminary results show

Norway appears set to put an end to the Conservative-led coalition government's eight years of rule, preliminary results from the country's parliamentary election showed on Monday — a shift that environmental advocates have long awaited as they push to end the country's dependence on its lucrative oil industry.

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WATCH: Bride and groom jump into the sea in full wedding attire

Newlyweds Anita and Dom celebrated their marriage by “taking the plunge” into the Irish Sea.

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Report: 2020 is deadliest year for `environmental defenders’

The environmental group Global Witness says at least 227 people died last year defending their homes, land and livelihoods from environmental exploitation as the deepening climate crisis increasingly pits economic interests against local communities

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Sunday, September 12, 2021

New York Times and Washington Post investigations cast doubt on Pentagon's account of Kabul drone strike

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

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In the wake of Trump's attack on democracy, election officials fear for the future of American elections

When the election office led by Lisa Deeley first came under attack from then-President Donald Trump last year, it was more than a month before Election Day.

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'He doesn't understand tragedy': Mary Trump on former President Trump's commentary during 9/11 boxing match

Former President Donald Trump's niece, Mary Trump, discusses the President's pay-per-view commentary for a boxing match that took place during 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

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Pilot error likely caused fatal Air India Express crash, report finds

Pilot error and a failure to follow safety guidelines probably caused the Air India Express crash that killed 21 people last year, the country's worst aviation accident in a decade, investigators said in a report on Saturday.

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Barrett concerned about public perception of Supreme Court

She's concerned the public may increasingly see the court as partisan.

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What we know so far about the Democrats' big spending proposals

Democrats in Congress are pushing ahead with a sweeping multi-trillion-dollar 10-year spending plan that marks the latest step in their drive to expand education, health care and childcare support, tackle the climate crisis and make further investments in infrastructure.

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A record 227 people killed defending the environment last year, report shows

Behind the veil of the Covid-19 pandemic, 227 people were killed last year protecting forests, water and other natural resources under increasing stress from climate change, making 2020 the deadliest year on record for environmental defenders according to a report published Monday.

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Diede de Groot becomes the first player to complete the golden slam in wheelchair tennis

Diede de Groot became the first player to complete the golden slam in wheelchair tennis after winning all four majors and the Paralympic gold medal, completing the feat by winning the US Open final on Sunday.

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COVID-19 live updates: Nearly 74% of eligible Americans have at least 1 vaccine dose

The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.

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Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari are engaged

Well, baby, she's a put-on-a-show kind of girl.

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How 3D printing could help save Hong Kong's coral

With a reputation as a concrete jungle, few know that Hong Kong is one of Asia's most biodiverse cities and boasts more hard coral species than the Caribbean.

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2 missing and at least 1 injured after explosion at Atlanta-area apartment complex

One person was injured and two others are missing after an explosion at an Atlanta-area apartment complex Sunday.

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US Open: Medvedev beats Djokovic in men's final

World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev won his first grand slam title Sunday, beating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open final.

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Trump characterizes Robert E. Lee as a unifier and premier war strategist. Here's what history shows



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North Korean officials claim long-range missile test fire

North Korean officials claim they have test-fired a long-range missile.

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WATCH: Alligator drifts close to woman in Florida

A woman in Silver Springs, Florida, used her paddle to push the alligator away.

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WATCH: Explosion rocks apartment complex in Atlanta

One person was injured and at least two people are unaccounted for after an explosion at an apartment complex in an Atlanta suburb, authorities said.

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North Korea says it fired new long-range cruise missiles, according to state media

North Korea claims it successfully test-fired new types of long-range cruise missiles on September 11 and 12, according to the country's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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2 unaccounted for, 1 injured after explosion rocks Atlanta-area apartment complex

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

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WATCH: Playful bear cubs wrestle on Wyoming field

Four bear cubs wrestled and played with each other as they crossed over a pasture near Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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WATCH: Cat saved from fall at college football game

Miami Hurricanes fans safely saved a cat that dangled and fell into the crowd from the upper level of the stadium.

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How a federal judge's ruling could protect protesters nationwide

Judge Mark Walker argued the language in HB1 was "vague to the point of unconstitutionality" and temporarily blocked the law from being enforced as challenges continue.

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GOP candidate refuses to answer whether he'll accept California recall results

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his leading opponent, Larry Elder, have each already indicated they’re ready for legal challenges over the recall election.

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Saturday, September 11, 2021

FBI releases first 9/11 document after Biden order

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday released the first of what is expected to be several documents related to its investigation of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and suspected Saudi government support for the hijackers, following an executive order by President Joe Biden.

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Suit filed over Confederate statue in mostly black Tuskegee

A Confederate monument has stood in nearly all-Black Tuskegee for 115 years.

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Search in Mexico hill collapse slowed by fears of landslides

The collapse brought tons of boulders down on a neighborhood outside Mexico City

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Evangelical Lutheran church installs 1st transgender bishop

The Evangelical Lutheran Church installed its first openly transgender bishop.

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COVID-19 infections spread through gorillas at Atlanta zoo

Atlanta’s zoo says at least 13 western lowland gorillas have tested positive.

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Families of Afghanistan troops grieve, reflect on past 2 decades

Families of Afghanistan troops grieve, reflect on past 2 decades. Her father's sacrifice is something Kylie Willis carries with her every day.

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Newsom, GOP rivals seek votes in recall's final weekend

The recall against the Democratic governor is winding to a close.

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Fighter pilot reflects on would-be 9/11 suicide mission

On Sept. 11, 2001, rookie F-16 pilot Heather Penney was tasked with flying into hijacked flight 93 to stop it before it reached Washington, D.C.

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German town seeks owner of baby ostrich found in local park

An animal shelter says it is looking for the owner of an ostrich chick.

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Guantanamo trial for alleged 9/11 terrorists brings solace to families 20 years later

Victims' families observed the pretrial proceedings this 20th anniversary.

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He fled Afghanistan and returned as a US Marine after 9/11. See what he left during the war

US Veteran Ajmal Achekzai was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and his family fled to the US after the Soviet invasion when he was a boy. After 9/11 he was among the first troops to serve in Afghanistan. 20 years later, he reflects on where he is now and how he feels about seeing the recent Taliban take over in his home country.

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CNN fact-checker debunks false claim about viral Air Force text message

False claims went viral about Air Force pilots and the Pentagon's Covid-19 vaccine mandate for members of the military. CNN's Daniel Dale fact checks.

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Before she died of Covid-19, she begged TikTok followers to get the vaccine

Megan Alexandra Blankenbiller was waiting to get vaccinated until she had convinced her family to do it together.

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Salesforce to help workers leave states over abortion laws

Business-software company Salesforce says it will help employees leave Texas.

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Family of man killed during Portland protests sues city

The man was fatally shot in Portland after a pro-Trump car rally last year.

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Australian man with chronic pain sets world record by holding plank for over 9 hours

Nine hours, 30 minutes and 1 second.

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New capsule installed within pedestal where Lee statue stood

Workers in Richmond, Va., installed a new time capsule in the massive pedestal.

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Crowded stadiums, pandemic create combustible mix this fall

Health experts say this fall's crowded stadiums could spread COVID-19

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Pope: Aim to counter fundamentalist violence with schooling

Francis urges religious leaders and others to promote schooling, combat poverty

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Divided over talks with Spain, Catalonia's separatists rally

Tens of thousands of Catalans rallied for independence from the rest of Spain.

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NC's highest court: Felons who registered recently can vote

Felons who registered during a 10-day period remain on voting rolls, for now.

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Friday, September 10, 2021

More US Capitol riot defendants plead guilty

Seven US Capitol riot defendants pleaded guilty on Friday to charges related to the January 6 insurrection, including one man who threatened to shoot House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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4 kids of firefighter who died in 9/11 discuss continuing his legacy at FDNY

Of the 15 people who left from Engine 54, Ladder 4 that day, none returned home.

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

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