Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Company stops selling baby-monitoring smart socks after FDA warning

The socks are intended to measure a baby's vital signs while they sleep.

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City still waiting for its 1st snowfall, breaking record

Denver has broken the record for the latest in the season without snowfall.

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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely

CNN said Tuesday that it has suspended Chris Cuomo "indefinitely" after new documents released this week indicated that the anchor was more intimately involved than previously known in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, craft a defense amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations.

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Dr. Oz joins crowded race for Pennsylvania Senate seat

Dr. Mehmet Oz officially declared his candidacy in the Pennsylvania Senate race on Tuesday.

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WATCH: What to know about the omicron variant

Dr. Alexis Carrington breaks down what you need to know about the latest COVID variant.

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Takeaways from the appeals court hearing in Trump's Jan. 6 documents case

An appeals court hearing Tuesday on former President Donald Trump's claim to keep January 6 documents from his presidency private showed that Trump faces an uphill battle to keep the documents out of the hands of House investigators.

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NASA delays International Space Station spacewalk over debris risk

The source of the space debris has not yet been confirmed.

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WATCH: Wingsuit pilot flies into active volcano

A wingsuit pilot pulls a death-defying feat by flying around 30 feet into the crater of an active volcano, before escaping.

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In this city's meth hell, there's no antidote

He says he was just headed to Walgreens. But the expired registration on his car tag meant he could be pulled over.

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At least 3 dead in Michigan school shooting as student taken into custody

Three people are dead and six were left injured after a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in Oxford Michigan, according to Oakland County Undersheriff Michael G. McCabe.

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El Chapo's wife sentenced to 3 years in prison

El Chapo's wife sentenced to three years in prison.

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2021 marks another record-breaking hurricane season for this reason

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season continued a record-breaking pattern from 2020, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Trump's former chief of staff cooperating with January 6 investigators



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Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testifies Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew flew aboard Epstein's private plane

Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testified in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial Tuesday that a who's who of powerful men, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, flew aboard Epstein's private plane.

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El Chapo's wife sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges

The wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced today to three years in prison and four years of supervised release, along with a forfeiture of $1.5 million, in connection with drug trafficking and money laundering charges related to her husband's narcotics empire.

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The youngest Astroworld victim's family declined Travis Scott's offer to pay for their 9-year-old's funeral

Rapper Travis Scott said he would pay the funeral costs of the people who died in a crowd crush at his Astroworld Festival in Houston -- but the youngest victim's family says it's declining his offer.

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Meet the new CEO of Twitter

Parag Agrawal isn't a household name, but he could soon become one as he takes the lead at one of the world's most influential social media companies.

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Homicide ruled in student's death after fraternity's 'fight night'

Homicide has been ruled in the death of a University of Nevada, Las Vegas student who collapsed after participating in his fraternity's "fight night."

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Multiple victims in shooting at Michigan high school: Sheriff

Multiple people are hurt from a shooting at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan, on Tuesday.

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Germany is suffering through the worst outbreak since the pandemic began

Germany is in the middle of dealing with their worst Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic has began. With a combination of low vaccine rates and the new Omicron variant being detected in the country, healthcare leaders are concerned. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

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US removes Colombia's FARC from terrorism blacklist

The US State Department has removed the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known by the acronym the FARC, from its terrorism blacklist, and listed two dissident groups led by former FARC militants.

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GOP lawmaker fires back at Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) got into a heated argument on Twitter after Mace criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) offensive remarks about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)

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Watch the moment Barbados made Rihanna a national hero

The singer was honored during a larger ceremony marking Barbados' new status as a republic.

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Here's how your gas could hit $5 a gallon

The surge in oil prices this year has angered drivers, tainted Americans' views on the economy and confounded both the White House and Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, JPMorgan Chase says the oil spike is just getting started.

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CNN to conduct 'thorough review' of documents showing Chris Cuomo's intimate role advising brother Andrew Cuomo

CNN said Monday that it will evaluate new information that sheds light on how anchor Chris Cuomo sought to help his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations earlier this year.

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Iran returns to negotiations, with a nuclear crisis still looming large for Biden

Iran returned to negotiations over its nuclear program on Monday -- meeting for the first time in over five months.

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WATCH: Long-tailed monkeys feast on fruits and veggies at Thai festival

Hundreds of macaques chowed down as central Thailand’s Monkey Festival resumed after a two-year hiatus.

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Lululemon claims Peloton is a 'copycat'

Lululemon on Monday followed through on its threat to sue Peloton over the "copycat products" in the exercise bike company's new clothing line.

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WATCH: First lady Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decorations

The first lady’s theme for the 2021 holiday season is "Gifts from the Heart."

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Bill Cosby prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to review case

Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision that overturned Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction

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WATCH: Matted Dog has an incredible transformation haircut

An eleven-year-old Shih Tzu receives a makeover from KC Pet Project leading to his adoption.

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Pentagon to build up US bases in Guam and Australia to meet China challenge



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Scientists 'astounded' as first living robots reproduce in way not seen in plants or animals

The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals.

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Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states

A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states

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Actor charged in riot almost talked way into staying in jail

An actor charged with storming the Capitol as a member of the Oath Keepers nearly talked his way into remaining in jail after his former attorney told a judge that the actor was challenging the court’s jurisdiction

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Labor official confirms new election for Amazon workers

A labor official is confirming a new union election for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama based on objections to the first vote

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New details on Chris Cuomo's role advising brother Andrew

Transcripts released Monday shed new light on CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s behind-the-scenes role advising his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations that forced him from office

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Boebert refuses to publicly apologize to Omar for anti-Muslim remark

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, said she had an "unproductive" call with Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., on Monday after Boebert suggested last week she was a terrorist.

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Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or, while Alexia Putellas wins her first women's title

Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or title on Monday, while Alexia Putellas won her first Ballon d'Or Féminin title.

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Former Alabama track star, Olympian killed in shootout

Authorities say a former University of Alabama track star and Olympian was killed in a shootout with another man

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Biden addresses nation on omicron variant

With the omicron variant prompting new travel restrictions this week, President Joe Biden will address the nation on Monday in remarks about the new COVID-19 variant.

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Gunman who shot dozens fantasized about mass violence for years: FBI

The shooter who carried out the 2019 shooting in Dayton, OH had an "enduring fascination with mass violence."

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WATCH: Soldiers parachute into football game

Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, landed on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, during halftime of a football game.

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WATCH: Car flips over hitting multiple vehicles, driver walks away

Dramatic home surveillance footage captures the moment a car flips over and slams into vehicles parked on a residential street in Boston.

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Nissan to invest $17.6 billion to accelerate electrification plans

"The role of companies to address societal needs is increasingly heightened."

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CNN's Stelter: Media has made America more difficult to govern

CNN's Brian Stelter says that media-opposition to presidents, no matter how good or bad things are, has made America harder to govern.

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Jussie Smollett is going on trial this week on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago

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Nissan investing in electric vehicles, battery development

Nissan is investing 2 trillion yen, or nearly $18 billion, over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup

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Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the measure will take effect Tuesday.

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Matthew McConaughey won't run for Texas governor in 2022

Actor had been flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate

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Former Pentagon chief sues to publish material in memoir

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper claims material is being improperly withheld

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Man can revive suit against New Orleans over police beating

Hispanic Iraq War veteran says New Orleans cops called him a “fake American.”

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Police: Officer in Maryland fatally shoots man with knife

Police later found a woman who was dead inside the same home.

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Drug gang behind attack that killed feminist in north Mexico

A shooting attack outside a city hall killed a feminist activist and a bodyguard

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Body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Indiana river

She was missing since her father was pulled from his partially submerged truck.

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Northwest residents urged to stay alert as storms roll in

Officials urge residents to remain alert because more rain is on the way.

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Virgil Abloh, fashion designer known for work with Louis Vuitton, dies at 41

Virgil Abloh, fashion designer known for work with brands Louis Vuitton and off-white, dies at 41

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Expert says this is the most important thing we need to know about Omicron

Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the Omicron variant and when we'll know if vaccines are effective against it.

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Egypt reopens 3,000 year-old 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' with grand ceremony

The more than 3,000-year-old road, linking two Egyptian temple complexes, was first discovered in the late 1940s and has since undergone decades of excavation and restoration efforts.

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Watch this historic power plant's smokestacks flatten in demolition

A more than 60-year-old coal-fired power plant has been partially demolished in New South Wales, Australia, according to CNN-affiliate Nine News.

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Virgil Abloh, fashion designer known for work with Louis Vuitton, dies at 41

Virgil Abloh, fashion designer known for work with brands Louis Vuitton and off-white, dies at 41

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WATCH: Strong winds kick up sands in UK

Winds rushing over a beach in southwest England created a mesmerizing pattern in the sand.

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WATCH: Snow-covered pass seen in Scotland

Drone footage captured a snow-covered pass in Scotland in the wake of Storm Arwen.

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Who is the real Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein enabler or pawn?

Her father was a rags-to-riches billionaire who looted companies' pension funds.

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Swiss vote to approve COVID restrictions as infections rise

Voters gave clear backing to legislation that introduced tight restrictions.

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Australia confirms 2 omicron cases as travel curbs tighten

Countries around the world are beginning to tighten their travel restrictions.

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Train derails in suburban Atlanta, blocking streets

The derailment blocked roads and slightly injured two crew members.

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Community systems offer alternative paths for solar growth

They're larger than home rooftop systems, smaller than utility-scale complexes.

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How a Seattle man became a lifeline for persecuted LGBQT people in other countries

Michael Failla doesn't get much sleep.

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labor, gives birth

New Zealand Member of Parliament Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle early on Sunday and headed to the hospital. She was already in labor, and she gave birth an hour later.

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Stowaway found in landing gear of plane at Miami airport

Authorities discovered an apparent stowaway Saturday in the landing gear of a flight from Guatemala at the Miami International Airport, local and federal officials said.

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NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Curley Culp dies aged 75

Former Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers legend Curley Culp died Saturday, according to a statement from his family. Culp was 75 years old.

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US Customs officials seize nearly 4,000 bongs at DC airport

US Customs and Border Protection officials seized a shipment of almost 4,000 bongs at Washington Dulles International Airport, the agency said.

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Beloved Honduran mayor stood out in bloody electoral season

Two weeks before Honduran elections, the Cantarranas mayor appeared untouchable.

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Stowaway hides in landing gear on flight from Guatemala to Miami, officials say

A man apparently stowed away in the landing gear compartment on a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Guatemala to Miami Saturday, officials said.

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WATCH: Golden retriever dives into mud puddle

A playful golden retriever in Sydney took "playing dirty" to a whole new level as he dived into a puddle of mud.

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WATCH: Aerial footage shows snow-covered Maine

A winter storm blanketed parts of northern Maine with several inches of snow.

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WATCH: 'Pancake ice' forms on Lake Superior

Waves and cold air temperatures caused the rare "pancake ice" on the surface of Lake Superior in Wisconsin.

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Donations pour in for Missouri man freed after 43 years

Strickland has always maintained that he had nothing to do with the killings.

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1 injured in Black Friday shooting at Washington state mall

Gunshots rang out on Black Friday inside a packed Washington state mall.

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3 killed, 4 injured in shooting at Nashville apartment, police say

Three people were killed and four injured in a shooting at a Nashville apartment Friday night, police said.

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Dutch government apologizes for discredited transgender law

Law required surgery and sterilization to change gender on birth certificate.

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Russia jails 5 people over coal mine disaster that killed 51

A Russian court ordered five people held in pre-trial detention for two months.

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Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe are working to address animal neglect.

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Spanish police protest government plan to reform 'gag law'

Tens of thousands of Spanish police officers and their supporters have marched in Madrid to protest against government plans to reform a controversial security law known by critics as the “gag law.”

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German minister hopes patient transfers a 'wake-up call'

Millions of Germans are still holding out on getting vaccinated against COVID-19

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Fresh snow beckons Italian skiers returning after 20 months

After a season of being restricted to watching snow accumulate on distant mountains, Italian skiers are finally returning to the slopes that have been off-limits since the first pandemic lockdown in March 2020

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Amid riots, France to consider some autonomy for Guadeloupe

France’s government is offering to discuss greater autonomy for the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe

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Panel OKs bid to demolish Wright Brothers' 1st bike shop

The city requested to demolish a 129-year-old building that housed the bike shop

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Mall shootings, flash mob thefts mark Black Friday

Several mall shootings and flash mob robbery sprees put a pallor on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Canada issues weather 'red alert' for British Columbia

Environment Canada has issued its first "red alert" for British Columbia ahead of what officials are characterizing as a dangerous weather system expected to push more atmospheric rivers into the province.

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One dead in shooting at entrance to Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego

One person was shot and killed at the entrance of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego Friday, authorities have confirmed to CNN.

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At least 19 dead, 32 injured after bus crash in Mexico

At least 19 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bus crash in central Mexico Friday.

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Why wiping out Hong Kong's opposition may have cost China a whole generation in Taiwan

In just five years, Lin Fei-fan went from charging into Taiwan's legislature and occupying the building with hundreds of students to a senior job for the island's ruling party.

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A murder suspect jumped on a flight. Now he's stuck in quarantine

China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too.

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Man stabbed to death near Penn Station; 2 sought in connection with attack

A man was fatally stabbed near New York's Penn Station on Thanksgiving, said police, who are now seeking two people in connection with the attack.

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Stephen Sondheim, master of musical theater, dead at 91, New York Times says

Stephen Sondheim, the renowned composer of "Into the Woods," "Sweeney Todd," "Gypsy," "Sunday in the Park with George" and other essential works of musical theater, died early Friday morning at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, according to the New York Times. He was 91.

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Stray bullet kills Pennsylvania man at Thanksgiving dinner

No one in the home was involved in the argument outside.

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Official: WTO delays key meeting amid COVID variant concerns

Switzerland initiated new travel restrictions following the emergence of omicron

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Mall evacuated after Black Friday shooting; 1 person shot, police say

A North Carolina mall was being evacuated Friday afternoon following a shooting, police said.

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Michigan State University suspends frat in wake of student's death

The death of a Michigan State University student has prompted the school to suspend a fraternity he recently joined.

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EU orders travel ban on South Africa to halt variant spread

The European Union nations agreed to impose a ban on travel from southern Africa

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19 dead, 20 injured in Mexico pilgrimage bus crash

The bus was heading from the western state of Michoacan to Chalma.

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Biden administration calls for hike in federal drilling fees in report that largely sidesteps climate issues

The Department of the Interior on Friday released a long-awaited review of oil and gas drilling on federal lands and oceans that recommends an increase in leasing fees and consideration of environmental concerns in leasing decisions. But the report largely sidesteps climate change issues, and does not recommend a halt to new oil and gas leasing -- a promise President Joe Biden campaigned on.

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Dow sinks more than 900 points on concerns over South Africa COVID-19 variant

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sunk more than 900 points Friday over concerns of a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa.

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WATCH: Rainbow appears over Miami-area beach

A stunning double rainbow arched across the sky above Surfside Beach, Florida.

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WATCH: Ball-shaped ice covers lake in Canada

The rare weather phenomenon was spotted at Lake Manitoba in Canada.

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WATCH: Balloons fly high at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The balloons in the 95th annual parade are back after a one-year hiatus.

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WATCH: Frozen turkey bursts into flames

A frozen turkey ignites during a fire safety demonstration in Mississippi, warning people to thaw their Thanksgiving dinners before cooking.

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Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform; stops short of ban

Biden administration recommends overhaul of nation's oil and gas leasing program

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South African epidemiologist says he's 'quite worried' about new Covid variant

Salim Abdool Karim, an epidemiologist and former head of South Africa's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, tells CNN's Becky Anderson why he's worried about the new Omicron Covid variant.

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Missing gun belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents wasn't made public due to 'frenzied atmosphere,' family attorney says

Brian Laundrie's parents discovered a handgun was missing when they voluntarily surrendered their firearms to law enforcement the same day they informed authorities that their son was missing, according to the family's attorney, Steven Bertolino.

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Malawi defends decision to ask Mike Tyson to be its cannabis ambassador

The government of Malawi has defended its decision to invite the former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson to become the country's official cannabis ambassador following a backlash over his conviction for rape in the 1990s.

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Why you might be happier if you don't buy anything on Black Friday

I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle against spending for the sake of spending, especially for manufactured "holidays" like Black Friday.

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Thousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people

More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry conditions and high winds, with gusts topping 70 mph in some areas.

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A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan. Then he got stuck in Covid quarantine

China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too.

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Winners of the 2021 Historical Photographer of the Year contest revealed

"The past is never dead," Nobel Prize winning novelist William Faulkner once wrote. "It's not even past."

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US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visit

The visit was intended to reaffirm U.S. support for the self-governing island.

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Asian stock markets sink as traders watch Europe virus cases

A surge in cases and anti-disease controls threaten to disrupt trade and travel.

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Some fear China could win from US spat with Marshall Islands

For decades, the tiny Marshall Islands has been a stalwart American ally.

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Solomon Islands tells public workers to stay home as violent protests continue for third day

The Solomon Islands government has advised all public servants to stay at home as violent protests continued for a third day on Friday, with crowds gathering at the Prime Minister's residence.

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U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan, plan to meet senior leaders

Five U.S. lawmakers are in Taiwan in a surprise one-day visit.

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Officer struck pedestrian then drove home with victim's body: Prosecutor

A New Jersey officer struck a pedestrian and then drove home with the victim's body, prosecutor says.

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Thanksgiving travelers set pandemic record with more than 2.3 million in the air, TSA says

Thanksgiving travelers have set a new pandemic-era air travel record in the United States.

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Longtime IOC member 'puzzled' by reaction to Peng Shuai video call

Long-time International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound has said that he is "puzzled" by the reaction to a video call between three-time Olympian Peng Shuai and IOC president Thomas Bach.

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Five US lawmakers defy China by meeting with officials in Taiwan

Five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials, defying Beijing to visit the contested island.

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A new Covid-19 variant could show immune evasion and enhanced transmissibility, South African scientists warn

South Africa's health minister announced Thursday the discovery of a new coronavirus variant that appears to be spreading rapidly in parts of the country.

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Judge denies Seminole Tribe's stay on gambling expansion

Earlier ruling would block the tribe’s deal with the state to expand gambling.

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Parents of 3-year-old girl with new heart celebrate simply

Delilah Edwards’ parents didn’t plan an elaborate Thanksgiving celebration.

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9 injured when vehicle rear-ends Amish buggy in Wisconsin

Eight of the nine people injured had "significant injuries."

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South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa.

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US fails to address food insecurity, forcing community organizers to act

The United States Department of Agriculture found that food insecurity has held steady from 2019 to 2020.

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Washington faces threat of more 'atmospheric rivers,' floods

The state is assessing millions of dollars in damage.

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Americans are witnessing the Covid economy's contradiction this Thanksgiving

We're living through a life-changing pandemic, an assault on democracy and a reckoning with racial justice. But it's the economy and inflation souring the overall mood for Americans.

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Nearly 200,000 could be without power on Thanksgiving due to fire danger

Hundreds of thousands of customers in Southern California may be without electricity during the Thanksgiving holiday.

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New Interpol president is an Emirati general accused of overseeing torture

Global police agency Interpol has elected UAE Inspector General Ahmed Naser al-Raisi, who has been accused of overseeing torture, as its new president.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Court says soccer star Benzema used 'subterfuge and lies' in sex tape case

It all started with a broken cell phone.

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Missouri dig site is home to at least 4 rare dinosaurs, and there could be more

The first tracings of dinosaurs in Missouri were found in the 1940s on the Chronister family's property when they were digging a well. In October, nearly 60 years later, another set of fossils from the same species were uncovered about 50 feet (15 meters) away.

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Statue of Thomas Jefferson removed from New York City Hall after 187 years

After 187 years, a statue of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson, no longer sits in New York City Hall.

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Man who fled Atlanta airport after a weapon discharged is still at large

Days after a gunshot set off a panic inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, police are still looking for the man they say brought the weapon through a security checkpoint and then managed to slip away in the ensuing chaos, firearm in hand.

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'God is good': Ahmaud Arbery's family, others react to guilty verdicts

Family, political leaders and others react to the guilty verdicts in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.

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Trump loyalists dangle threat over GOP leader

CNN's Melanie Zanona reports that Donald Trump loyalists in the House have told House minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) that if he doesn't do what they want, they will withhold their support for his candidacy to become House speaker if Republicans take chamber in the next election.

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Leaders react to migrant boat capsizing in English Channel

At least 31 migrants died after a trafficking boat capsized in the English Channel. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanual Macron have condemned the conditions that led to the deaths.

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Alarming slide towards dictatorship in parts of Latin America

CNN's Matt Rivers takes a closer look at what some say is the decline of democracy in parts of Latin America.

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DOJ: Alabama prisons unimproved, remain violent and deadly

The U.S. Department of Justice says conditions in Alabama prisons have not improved since the federal government warned the state of unconstitutional conditions three years ago

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3 in Mexico who investigated killings were themselves probed

Three women who volunteered to investigate a 2011 massacre of 193 people later found out that they themselves had been investigated by prosecutors, possibly because their findings embarrassed Mexican authorities

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Houston highway project sparks debate over racial equity

A $9 billion highway widening project being proposed in the Houston area could become an important test of the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing what it says is a history of racial inequity with infrastructure projects

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Oregon-born gray wolf dies after 'epic' California trek

An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a vehicle

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Illinois families of 2 killed at concert file lawsuits

The suburban Chicago families of two college students who were among those killed this month at the Astroworld concert in Houston have joined the growing ranks of those who are suing rapper Travis Scott and companies involved with the event

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Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 31 dead

At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died when their boat sank in the English Channel in the “biggest tragedy” involving migration to have taken place on the dangerous crossing to date, according to France’s interior minister

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EXPLAINER: What are the charges in Ahmaud Arbery's killing?

Jurors in the trial of the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery must decide whether one or all of them is guilty of murder

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See the reactions to verdict being read

A jury has found Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael, and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in February 2020.

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Trump argues January 6 committee could damage the presidency in quest for his records

Former President Donald Trump is accusing the House select committee investigating January 6 of being so aggressive in its pursuit of his White House records that it could permanently damage the presidency, according to a court filing from his legal team on Wednesday.

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The Arctic Ocean began warming decades earlier than previously thought, new research shows

The Arctic Ocean has been warming since the onset of the 20th century, decades earlier than instrument observations would suggest, according to new research.

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Federal judge tells lawyers to pay in US election fraud case

A federal judge has ordered two lawyers who filed a class action lawsuit alleging the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump to pay more than $180,000 in attorney’s fees for the defendants

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T-Mobile to pay nearly $20M after 911 calls failed during outage

Some 23,000 emergency calls failed during the 12-hour outage last June.

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Jury reaches verdict in Ahmaud Arbery death case

Three white men were accused of chasing down Ahmaud Arbery in their pickup trucks and fatally shooting the 25-year-old Black man.

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The three White men were convicted in the 2020 death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery



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Defense lawyer prompts outrage in closing arguments

A sentence uttered by a defense attorney in the trial of those accused in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery brought an audible gasp from people in the courtroom, and elicited outrage from his family and legal experts. CNN legal analysts Elie Honig and Joey Jackson weigh in.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Expanded benefits for vets exposed to burn pits coming, but for some it's too late

While the White House has expanded some coverage for veterans, it's too late for Kate Hendricks Thomas, who has stage four breast cancer.

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Dollar Tree makes it official: Items will now cost $1.25

Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree says it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products

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Ring doorbell camera captures arrest of parade killings suspect

A Ring doorbell camera caught the moment that Darrell E. Brooks, the man who is accused of careening his SUV into a Wisconsin parade, was forced to surrender to police after trying to get help from a homeowner to call an Uber.

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Why some US cities are facing a spree of 'smash-and-grab' crimes

A wave of "smash-and-grab" crimes is plaguing upscale stores in major US cities, with mobs of thieves making off with expensive goods in brazen, nighttime raids.

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AstraZeneca CEO on negative press: Our vaccine has been critical for people

AstraZeneca's CEO responds to negative headlines surrounding its Covid-19 vaccine, defends its efficacy and urges governments to vaccinate people. The company, which has delivered 2 billion doses of the vaccine, will set different prices for different countries, according to CEO Pascal Soriot.

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Apple sues NSO Group over spyware

Apple on Tuesday sued NSO Group and its parent company, accusing the Israeli firm of violating a federal anti-hacking law by selling potent software that clients have used to spy on Apple customers.

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Fearing new Russian threat, Ukraine races to upgrade its navy

The Ukrainian naval patrol boat "Kremenchuk" churns out into the gun-grey waters of the Sea of Azov, one mounted machine gun pointing aft, another pointing fore into the drizzle.

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Funeral for 9-year-old Astroworld victim held Tuesday morning

Ezra Blount, 9, died from severe injuries after being trampled at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert.

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Charlottesville civil trial exposes rift between White nationalists

The civil trial for White nationalists who organized a two-day rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 has exposed distrust among the defendants with fault lines emerging over using violence, how to dress and how polished to appear. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Jury finds Unite the Right organizers liable for millions in damages



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US House members describe toxic animosity among lawmakers

Many members within the House of Representatives have told CNN in recent days that they find themselves in a toxic work environment, wrought with bitter exchanges, threats and fears about what the erosion of decorum in the chamber will mean for a body that has still not recovered 10 months after the Capitol Hill riot.

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Employers can now be fined in this country for after hour calls

Portugal parliament has passed a law that will fine employers who call or text employees after working hours. CNN's Isa Soares reports.

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Brian Laundrie, boyfriend of Gabby Petito, died by suicide: Family attorney

The death of Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of murdered travel blogger Gabby Petito, has been ruled a suicide, according to the Laundrie family attorney.

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Man to be freed after spending 43 years in prison for triple murder he didn't commit

After spending 43 years behind bars for a crime he said he didn't commit, a Missouri man's conviction has been set aside, according to a news release from Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

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10 CNN podcasts for your holiday travels

Let's face it, as much as we love the holidays, there's a lot of stress and anxiety involved in getting to and from our destinations.

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Biden administration asks court to allow vaccine mandate

The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing

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Jury holds pharmacies responsible for role in opioid crisis

A federal jury says three retail pharmacy chains didn’t do enough to stop the flow of opioid pills into two Ohio counties

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When might the release from the US strategic oil reserve affect gas prices?

Industry experts remain skeptical over how this will ease longer-term pressures.

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There may be something more going on with the Harris and Buttigieg gossip

The next presidential election is three years away. Recent reports about early concern over whether President Joe Biden will run for reelection in 2024 and about tension between potential 2024 rivals, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Vice President Kamala Harris are, to some extent, standard Washington gossip that can be safely ignored. Still, there may be something more than that.

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Malikah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, has died, officials say

A daughter of slain Black civil rights activist Malcolm X, Malikah Shabazz, died Monday, the New York Police Department told CNN.

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Arrests made after another Nordstrom burglary in California involving as many as 20 people

Three people have been arrested in connection with one of the latest burglaries of a high-end store in California, police in Los Angeles said Tuesday.

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Brian Laundrie autopsy shows he died by suicide

Brian Laundrie died by suicide from a gunshot wound to the head, an attorney for the Laundrie family told CNN on Tuesday.

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The surprising reason why Ocean Spray cranberry sauce labels are upside-down

Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries of Thanksgiving is the cranberry sauce — and we're not talking about why people eat it: Why are the labels on Ocean Spray cans upside down?

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Monday, November 22, 2021

RNC is paying some of Trump's legal fees in New York probe into Trump Organization

The Republican National Committee is paying some of former President Donald Trump's legal bills, using donor funds to help him pay an attorney representing him in a New York investigation into his company's business practices, according to campaign finance filings and a party spokeswoman.

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Dems call for Biden to ban oil exports and tap emergency reserves

Nearly a dozen Congressional Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to combat high gas prices by not only releasing barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve but by banning US oil exports, according to a letter viewed by CNN.

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US announces new Nord Stream 2 sanctions on Russian-linked entity and a vessel

The US imposed new sanctions related to the contested Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement Monday.

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Kevin Spacey ordered to pay nearly $31 million to 'House of Cards' production company

An arbitrator has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay almost $31 million to Media Rights Capital, the production company behind "House of Cards," the Netflix series in which the actor starred for five seasons until he was fired in 2017.

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DOJ settles with Parkland parents in lawsuit over FBI's negligence in school shooting

The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with parents of the Parkland shooting victims.

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NASA astronaut to be 1st Black woman on International Space Station crew

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins will join the SpaceX Crew-4 mission in spring 2022, making her the first Black woman to join the International Space Station team.

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'Conservative provocateurs': Reporter on latest Trump allies to get subpoenaed

The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot issued a new round of subpoenas to five of former President Donald Trump's allies directly involved in planning "Stop the Steal" rallies, including longtime Republican operative Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. CNN's Ryan Nobles reports.

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Former Trump attorney says he's 'addicted' to power but won't run in 2024

CNN's Alisyn Camerota sits down with Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen after he was released from house arrest. Cohen weighs in on Trump's leadership style and states whether he thinks the former president will run again in 2024.

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Austrian chancellor defends 'drastic' vaccine mandate

Austrian chancellor Alexander Schallenberg spoke to CNN's Hala Gorani about his decision to put the country back into lockdown amid rising coronavirus cases.

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New Jan. 6 subpoenas issued for Trump allies including Roger Stone and Alex Jones

The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot issued a new round of subpoenas on Monday to five of former President Donald Trump's allies directly involved in planning "Stop the Steal" rallies, including long-time Republican operative Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

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Alaska man pleads not guilty to threatening 2 US senators

A rural Alaska man charged with threatening the lives of Alaska’s two U.S. senators has pleaded not guilty

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3 teens arrested in shooting at suburban Denver high school

Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora say they have arrested three teenagers in connection with the shooting of three students in a high school parking lot last Friday and that the shooting appeared to be gang-related

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US considering sending extra weaponry to Ukraine as fears mount over potential Russian invasion

The Biden administration is weighing sending military advisers and new equipment including weaponry to Ukraine as Russia builds up forces near the border and US officials prepare allies for the possibility of another Russian invasion, multiple sources familiar with the deliberations tell CNN.

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Octopuses, lobsters and crabs are sentient and deserve protection, UK says

Octopuses, crabs and lobsters are capable of experiencing pain or suffering, according to a review commissioned by the UK government, which has added the creatures to a list of sentient beings to be given protection under new animal welfare laws.

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4 Black men exonerated more than 70 years after being wrongly accused of raping a White teen girl

The families of the "Groveland Four" got some closure Monday after Florida officially cleared four young Black men wrongly accused of raping a 17-year-old White girl in 1949.

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U.N. warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system

The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan's banks, warning that a spike in people who are unable to repay loans as well as lower deposits and a cash liquidity crunch could cause the financial system to collapse within months.

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Polar opposite candidates head to run-off vote in Chile

The race to replace Chilean President Sebastián Piñera is now down to two candidates after a general election was held on Sunday.

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Four-eared kitten becomes social media sensation

Four-month old kitten Midas, from Turkey, was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a recessive genetic mutation, according to Reuters.

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Florida clears Groveland Four of 1949 rape of white woman

Florida has formally cleared four Black men who were falsely accused of raping a white woman more than seven decades ago

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Kellogg restarts talks with workers as strike enters seventh week

Some 1,400 cereal plant workers have been on strike since Oct. 5.

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WATCH: A look at NASA's Psyche spacecraft for 2022 asteroid mission

Set to launch in August 2022, the Psyche mission will explore a metal-rich asteroid of the same name that lies in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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Al Gore 'was a man' about his election loss, unlike Trump, federal judge says

A federal judge took aim at former President Donald Trump on Monday for lying about voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election, saying that former Vice President Al Gore had a better standing to challenge the 2000 election results but that he was "a man" and walked away.

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Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to Obama foundation in honor of John Lewis

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is donating $100 million to the Obama Foundation in honor of Congressman John Lewis, a hero of the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s who died last year, the foundation said on Monday.

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Sunday, November 21, 2021

Jackson students forced to use portable restrooms amid city's water system crisis

People in Jackson, Mississippi, hope federal funding from the recently passed bipartisan spending bill and the Build Back Better bill will lead to access to clean water.

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Protesters trace route Rittenhouse took in Kenosha

Several dozen people chanted for justice before taking to the streets.

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WATCH: Heavy flurries fall in northern Wisconsin

Snow showers and freezing temperatures created hazardous road conditions across northern Wisconsin, the National Weather Service said.

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WATCH: Elk snacks on pumpkin in Colorado

A visitor in Estes Park, Colorado, filmed an elk bull chowing down on a Halloween treat.

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Billy Hinsche, longtime Beach Boys collaborator, dead at 70

Billy Hinsche performed for decades with The Beach Boys.

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Multiple people injured when driver plows through a Wisconsin holiday parade

A car ran through a Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas Parade Sunday night, leaving multiple people injured, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel intern Kaylee Staral, who was at the parade.

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Missing tennis star appears on video call with Olympic and Chinese officials



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Fasting 2 days a week can help obese people keep off the weight with modest results, study finds

The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, is no more effective than traditional approaches to weight loss, according to what researchers said was the first study of the regimen in a "real-life setting."

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Conservation ranger slain in Congo's Virunga National Park

100 heavily armed men, M23 rebel group ex-members, attacked a patrol post.

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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic moved to North Carolina facility

Joe Exotic was moved to a federal medical facility after a cancer diagnosis.

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2 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti released, ministry says

Two of the Christian missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti last month have been released, according to the ministry.

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Two missionaries released in Haiti after group kidnapping, aid group claims

Two missionaries kidnapped in Haiti over a month ago have been released, according to a statement by the US-based Christian Aid Ministries. CNN has not been able to independently confirm their release.

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Relatives of virus dead question Japan's stay-at-home policy

Two women whose relatives died from the coronavirus at home are questioning the Japanese government's policy of having some infected people recuperate in their own homes

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Top national security officials stress need for collaboration in cyberspace

Cyber Command has over 2,000 military personnel from soldiers to civilians who are focused on securing the nation from foreign threat actors.

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Residents evacuated from Italian island Vulcano over carbon dioxide levels

Most of the 250 permanent residents of a volcanic Italian island have been told to evacuate after levels of carbon dioxide in the air spiked dangerously, causing respiratory problems to people and their pets.

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Justin Bieber called on to cancel Saudi Arabia concert by slain journalist's fiancée

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote an open letter published by the Washington Post calling for Justin Bieber to cancel his upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia.

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In UAE, French finance minister warns of climate action cost

He said the cost of the energy transition will be “much higher than expected.”

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About 80 thieves ransack department store near San Francisco

They swarmed a store near San Francisco, stealing. then fled in dozens of cars.

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Officials investigate California oil sheen near earlier leak

The source of the sheen was not immediately determined.

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Plea deal criticized after man arrested in woman's slaying

The mayor of a northern Italian city calls for stiffer laws to protect women.

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El Salvador to build cryptocurrency-fueled 'Bitcoin City'

El Salvador plans an oceanside “Bitcoin City” at the base of a volcano.

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Officials: Cat alerted residents to Syracuse apartment fire

A cat may be the reason three residents escaped an apartment fire.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer out as Manchester United manager after string of poor results

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, one day after the club suffered a humiliating 4-1 Premier League defeat at Watford.

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'SNL' has Judge Jeanine go over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and a chat with Donald Trump

There was a lot of news to cover from this week, and "Saturday Night Live" had its Judge Jeanine take it all on.

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It didn't take long for police to see the Turpin children's horrifying reality

Jordan Turpin was 17 years old when she found herself crawling out of a window of her family's home, hoping to save the lives of her 12 siblings.

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue

China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing strong dissatisfaction with Vilnius for allowing Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in the Baltic state, raising tensions in a spat that has also dragged in Washington.

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The victims of the Belarus border crisis were obvious. For Poland's government, it was a useful distraction

It was clear who the losers were in the dispute between Poland and Belarus. The thousands of migrants who became stranded on the border in freezing conditions had their dreams of a new future in Europe dashed, and some are now being repatriated to their home countries. But for Poland's government, the crisis helped to divert attention from a series of uncomfortable issues.

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Jan. 6 committee member: Many of 200+ witnesses are ex-Trump admin staff who voluntarily came forward

A member of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack told CNN Saturday many of the more than 200 witnesses they have interviewed are former officials from the Trump administration who came forward voluntarily.

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She died from a snakebite. But the real killer was her husband

Uthra's mother found her daughter lying motionless in bed at the family home, her left arm dotted with blood.

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Oregon State Police seize 250 tons of illegal marijuana

They found 100 people including migrant workers living in poor conditions.

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New hurdle for COVID-19 home testing -- the holiday season

Americans try to screen themselves before Thanksgiving, other family gatherings.

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Adele to star in televised concert special, 'An Audience With Adele,' following release of new album

Adele is not going easy on her fans, with the singer starring in a highly anticipated televised UK concert special on Sunday following the release of her new album, "30."

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Top US admiral warns about China threat at Halifax forum

The U.S. and its allies need to operate with a greater sense of urgency, he says

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Where Xi's China is heading

Imagine, for a moment, what the world looks like to people living in China today — say, to an average couple.

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Family separated at southern border reacts to possibility of government payouts

Thousands of children were separated under Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy.

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WATCH: Protesters flood New York street after Rittenhouse verdict

Demonstrators took to the streets in New York as part of nationwide protests in reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal on Friday.

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WATCH: Riots in Rotterdam erupt over COVID-19 plan

Rioting broke out after the Netherlands government announced its plans to restrict the country's coronavirus pass system.

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There's nothing more frightening in America today than an angry White man

The Brute. The Buck. And, of course, the Thug.

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Gun accidentally discharges at airport, authorities say

There was an accidental discharge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Saturday, authorities said.

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Ex-girlfriend who reported bomber ID files suit over reward

Suit argues that she should receive $284,000 in rewards offered after the blast.

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Canada finds 4th body after British Columbia mudslide

Three of the four bodies were found near the village of Pemberton.

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Man fatally shot by police after call from N. Carolina home

A caller had reported that somebody was trying to enter their home.

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Army Corps completes reservoir for Everglades restoration

The $339 million reservoir will cleanse water runoff.

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Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal sparks protests across US

Demonstrations sprang up nationwide in protest of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict Friday night.

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Exploring mysterious worlds in 'The Hunt for Planet B'

If the universe is a seemingly endless desert, planet Earth is just a grain of sand.

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Friday, November 19, 2021

FBI searched under New Jersey bridge for Jimmy Hoffa's remains last month

The FBI conducted another search for the remains of one-time Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa last month, this time under a bridge in Jersey City, New Jersey, a source with knowledge of the search told CNN.

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Armored truck scatters cash on freeway

Money rained down on a San Diego freeway Friday morning, when one of the doors of an armored truck popped open and bags holding cash fell out.

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Asia's quiet militarization threatens to turn the region into a powder keg

In Shanghai's sprawling Jiangnan Shipyard, workers are fitting the catapults that will separate China's latest and most advanced aircraft carrier from its two outdated sister ships.

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Marriott rejected Uyghur conference to maintain 'political neutrality'

The Marriott hotel in Prague refused to host a conference this month aimed at drawing attention to alleged human rights abuses in China, the hotel chain confirmed to CNN on Friday.

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Must-watch videos of the week



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Peter Jackson on why Beatles footage was in vault for 50 years

Director Peter Jackson tells CNN's Anderson Cooper about his meeting with Sir Paul McCartney to discuss footage of The Beatles recording their iconic album "Let It Be". Watch "Full Circle" Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm E.T.

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Cuomo misrepresented COVID-19 nursing home toll, report says

The state Assembly’s investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo concluded that the Democrat’s administration misrepresented how many nursing home residents died of COVID-19

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California man gets prison for Bitcoin money laundering

A Southern California man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for operating an unlicensed business that exchanged at least $13 million in Bitcoin and cash

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Construction halted on secret project at Chinese port in UAE after pressure from US, officials say

Construction has been halted on a secret development inside of a Chinese shipping port near Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates after intense US pressure, at least for now, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN -- but multiple officials cautioned that the security concerns over the Chinese presence in the country are far from resolved.

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Elizabeth Holmes takes the stand in her criminal trial

Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder and former CEO of Theranos, is taking the stand in her own criminal trial.

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Biden deemed fit for duty after first physical in office

President Joe Biden underwent his annual physical Friday morning at Walter Reed Medical Center, his first such appointment since he was inaugurated as the oldest first-term president in US history.

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Phone glitch leaves some Tesla drivers locked out

One of the perks of owning a Tesla is using your smartphone as a key to open and drive your car. It does away with carrying a separate key fob in your pocket.

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New indictments: Alex Murdaugh stole almost $5 million

South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was indicted Friday on 27 additional charges involving financial crimes

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Indiana woman allegedly sold her daughter, 13, to man, 27

Authorities say an Indiana woman allegedly sold her 13-year-old daughter to a 27-year-old man before she and her husband forced her to marry him and then celebrated the wedding with a party

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Mistrial declared in case of man charged in 18 Texas deaths

A Texas judge has declared a mistrial in the first murder case against a man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over a two-year span

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US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives from California

After nearly a year of planning and a more than 4,500-mile trek across the country, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree has arrived for the holiday season.

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Neighbor went to check on 70-year-old next door and found body of FBI fugitive

When a neighbor went to check on 70-year-old James Fitzgerald on November 6, they found a decomposing body inside the home Fitzgerald had lived in for the last 15 years in the town of Seneca, about an hour outside of Greenville, South Carolina.

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Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted on all charges

A jury has reached a verdict in the homicide case against Kyle Rittenhouse, a teenager who claimed he shot three men, two fatally, in self-defense during a 2020 protest.

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Things we learned from Kyle Rittenhouse's trial that challenge assumptions about the case



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Rittenhouse breaks down after being found not guilty on all charges

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people and shooting another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, summer 2020 has been found not guilty on all charges.

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Former NFL player Zac Stacy arrested after alleged attack on ex-girlfriend

Former NFL player Zac Stacy is in police custody after disturbing video surfaced appearing to show Stacy assaulting his ex-girlfriend. 

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GOP’s post-Trump planning hits Trumpian obstacles: The Note

Most are hoping to get the base-activating positive side without the conspiracy-laden parts that contributed to Jan. 6.

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Trump's ire grows as DeSantis' popularity with Republicans takes off

In a matter of months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gone from being a shining example in Donald Trump's eyes of a MAGA leader molded in his image to an average politician who forgot his roots as he rose to Republican stardom.

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

WTA chairman willing to pull out of China if tennis star Peng Shuai not accounted for

The head of the Women's Tennis Association Steve Simon has said he is willing to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's is not fully accounted for and her allegations investigated.

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Philippines' Duterte says cocaine user among presidential election candidates

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte declared on Thursday in a televised speech that an unnamed candidate for next year's presidential election was a cocaine user.

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How low will Biden go?

A new Quinnipiac University national poll has some very dire news for President Joe Biden: His job approval rating sits at a lousy 36%.

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Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says

A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a scientist who has been studying the pandemic from the beginning asserted Thursday.

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State attorneys general launch investigation into Meta-owned Instagram's impact on kids

A bipartisan group of 10 state attorneys general have launched an investigation into Meta, the social media company formerly known as Facebook, focused on the potential harms of its Instagram platform on children and teens.

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Black and Missing co-founders explain how to protect children from sex trafficking

On "The View," "Black & Missing Foundation" co-founders Natalie and Derrica WIlson share tips for parents on protecting children from being victims of sex trafficking.

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Chinese journalist jailed for reporting about Covid-19 said to be near death

Chinese citizen-journalist Zhang Zhan, who documented the plight of Wuhan citizens in lockdown in early 2020, has remained jailed for nearly 18 months and is said to be near death from a hunger strike. CNN's David Culver reports.

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Hear tape of death row inmate's words to family

CNN's Laura Jarrett breaks down Julius Jones' case after an audio tape was made public containing what could be the death row inmate's last words. Jones is scheduled to be executed today at 4 p.m. CT unless Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt grants him clemency.

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How an alt-right producer made extremism go viral and why he quit

Partisan opinion has always been big business. The latest "Reality Check with John Avlon: Extremist Beat" tackles how much more dangerous it is today, with CNN's Oliver Darcy and former alt-right producer Caolan Robertson.

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Watch dramatic footage of family rescued from floodwaters

Two children and four adults were rescued by the Oregon Coast Guard as rushing waters destroyed their home in Washington.

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Rittenhouse judge bans MSNBC after producer pulled over for following jury bus

The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial concluded its third day of deliberations Thursday without a verdict in a day marked by the judge's decision to ban MSNBC from the courtroom for allegedly following a jury bus.

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RNC chairwoman acknowledges Biden's 2020 victory for first time, contradicting Trump

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday she recognizes President Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, even as she claimed there were "lots of problems" with the 2020 election that Republican candidates should address.

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Woman with Covid wakes up on day she was being taken off life support. Her family had chosen a headstone

Bettina Lerman was on a ventilator for weeks after getting Covid-19 and hadn't responded to doctors' efforts to wake her from a coma when her family made the difficult decision to take her off of life support.

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Travis McMichael says Ahmaud Arbery never verbally threatened him or pulled weapon

Travis McMichael returned to the witness stand on Thursday under cross-examination from the prosecutor.

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Pelosi says House could vote Thursday evening on sweeping social spending package

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House could vote Thursday evening on the "Build Back Better Act" -- part two of President Joe Biden's infrastructure agenda.

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Revelations bring a reckoning for ex-spy's dossier that tied Trump to Russia

When it came to light in January 2017, just days before Donald Trump took office, the so-called Steele dossier landed like a bombshell and sent shockwaves around the world with its salacious allegations about Trump and his supposed ties to Russia.

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Kamala Harris' communications director is leaving the administration

Vice President Kamala Harris' communications director, Ashley Etienne, is leaving the administration, according to a White House official, to pursue "other opportunities."

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Detective: 'Tiger King' star won't talk about missing spouse

A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin’s second husband says that the “Tiger King” star has three times refused requests for interviews

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Turpin sisters describe life inside their parents' 'house of horrors'

Jennifer and Jordan Turpin share their stories for the first time.

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Judge tosses convictions of 2 men in killing of Malcolm X

"The event that has brought us to court today should never have occurred."

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WATCH: How to save on groceries online and through delivery

ABC News' Becky Worley shares tips on looking for discounts, clipping coupons and avoiding delivery fees when buying your groceries online.

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Iranian nationals charged in campaign to undermine 2020 US election

The Iranians claimed to be a group of Proud Boys volunteers, according to the indictment.

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Julius Jones death row sentence commuted, changed to life without parole

Jones was scheduled to be executed on Thursday.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Rapper Young Dolph shot and killed at bakery

Rapper Young Dolph, whose given name is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday afternoon. He was 36.

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Rapper Young Dolph dead at 36

Young Dolph, the rapper behind albums like "Rich Slave," died in fatal shooting in Memphis on Wednesday, according multiple local media reports. He was 36.

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They gave up everything to get to Europe. Now they may be sent home

Iraqi Kurds and other migrants who traveled to Belarus in recent weeks, spending their life savings on airfare and waiting in limbo in freezing makeshift camps in the hopes of crossing into Europe, now face the prospect of being sent back home.

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WATCH: Israeli firm pioneering plant-based, 3D-printed steaks

An Israeli firm is pioneering plant-based, 3D-printed steaks, hoping to entice diners who thus far have been primarily limited to ground beef-based dishes made from alternative meat.

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WATCH: The world's first flamethrower car

A Russian car enthusiast has modified a Soviet-era sedan to create what he claims is the world's first flamethrower car.

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WATCH: Guinness World Records set in 2021

From pogo sticking over cars to awesome soccer trick skills, here are some of the new Guinness World Records that have been set in 2021.

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AOC rips Republican Party as House votes to censure GOP congressman

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee assignments, the first time a sitting House member has been censured in more than 10 years.

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Canadian farmers rescue cows from floods after month's worth of rain in two days

A flotilla of motorboats, canoes, dinghies and jet-skis helmed by farmers raced to move dozens of trapped cows from frigid waters as floods hit the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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Chicago-area mayor pleads guilty in red-light camera scheme

A suburban Chicago mayor has pleaded guilty in federal court to taking a cash bribe from a representative of a red-light camera company and has resigned from office

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Texas abortion ban stays in force as justices mull outcome

It's been more than two weeks since the Supreme Court’s extraordinarily rushed arguments over Texas’ unique abortion law, and still no word from the justices

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EXPLAINER: Doubts raised as execution nears for Julius Jones

The fate of Julius Jones rests with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

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Black man stomped by South Carolina officer gets $650K

A South Carolina city is paying $650,000 to a Black man who was stomped in the head by a police officer upset that the man couldn't quickly lie flat on his stomach because of rods and pins in his leg

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Man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery testifies in his own defense

In a high-stakes move, Travis McMichael, the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery, took the witness stand in his own defense Tuesday afternoon.

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Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record

More than 1,000 manatees have died in Florida so far this year, eclipsing a previous record as the threatened marine mammals struggle with starvation due to polluted waters

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Cops search 4 Colorado locations in election security probe

A law enforcement task force has conducted searches of four western Colorado locations amid an ongoing investigation into allegations an elections clerk was involved in a security breach of elections equipment this year

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Iran-backed hackers accused of targeting critical US sectors

An advisory issued by officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia warns that hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting a “broad range of victims” inside the U.S. with ransomware and other malicious cyber activity

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Staples Center changes name in sign of changing times

The name change marks the end of an era for the downtown Los Angeles stadium.

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Call to remove Black pastors adds to agony in Arbery's town

"They tried to ban one. We’re coming back with a hundred."

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With gas prices soaring, Biden calls for probe into possible 'illegal conduct'

With gas prices soaring, President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for the FTC to probe possible 'illegal conduct" by oil and gas companies.

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Trump's thirst for revenge is causing chaos in the Georgia governor's race

A simmering war within the Georgia Republican Party is about -- what else? -- Donald Trump.

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Two men convicted of killing Malcolm X to be exonerated, report says

Two of the three men convicted of the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X are expected to be exonerated Thursday by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, according to a report by The New York Times.

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Penn Badgley was amused by Laura Ingraham's viral 'You' segment

"You" star Penn Badgley is weighing in on Laura Ingraham's viral "You" moment.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

White House insists Biden, China's Xi aren't 'old friends' following Monday meeting

White House officials insist President Joe Biden does not consider China's President Xi Jinping a "friend" after Xi called Biden "my old friend" in a Monday meeting.

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CNN reporter hit with water cannon at Belarus-Poland border

Violence has erupted at the Poland-Belarus border. Migrants threw stones at Polish border guards, who responded with water cannons and tear gas. CNN's Matthew Chance reports after being hit with a water cannon.

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Chris Christie responds to critics who say he enabled Trump

CNN's Dana Bash interviews Chris Christie about former President Trump's false election conspiracies and whether Christie regrets supporting Trump.

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House plans Wednesday vote to censure GOP Rep. Gosar, remove him from committee

The House plans to vote Wednesday on a resolution that both censures Republican Rep. Paul Gosar and removes him from the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Eating disorder hospitalizations doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

New research shows how the pandemic has impacted people with eating disorders.

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'QAnon Shaman,' key figure in Jan. 6 attack, to be sentenced Wednesday

Jacob Chansley, who marched through the U.S. Capitol with a spear and horned helmet during the Jan. 6 riot, will be sentenced on Wednesday for his role in the attack.

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WATCH: Bear visits California convenience store

A 7-Eleven employee near Lake Tahoe captured footage of a bear that decided to pay her store a visit.

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WATCH: Firefighters rescue cat with head stuck in can

Turkish firefighters helped free a stray cat that managed to get its head stuck in a tin can.

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US journalist arrives home days after being sentenced to 11 years in Myanmar prison

American journalist Danny Fenster arrived in the United States on Tuesday after almost six months in a Myanmar prison and expressed thanks to everyone involved in securing his release.

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Space junk is a massive problem. Russia's anti-satellite missile test just made it worse

Days after world powers wrapped up a monumental climate summit in Glasgow, another environmental emergency was unfolding -- this time in space.

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States that have opened COVID boosters to all adults

Leaders from seven states have moved to formally and informally endorse the expansion of booster shots to all adult residents.

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Some grantmaking changes made during pandemic going away

The pandemic spurred foundations to change their grant-making practices in ways long sought by nonprofits, although many philanthropies have already started to reverse some of those changes, according to a new study of nearly 300 grantmakers

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Julius Jones' execution set for Thursday, federal court rejects appeal

Jones will be executed this week on his scheduled execution date of Nov. 18

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Rep. Liz Cheney ousted from Wyoming GOP

The Wyoming Republican Party passed a resolution this week removing Rep. Liz Cheney from the state party. A Cheney spokesperson clapped back at the move.

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Biden, Democrats hit the road to show how new infrastructure law will help Americans

President Joe Biden hit the road Tuesday a day after he signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law, visiting a New Hampshire bridge in disrepair.

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'We don’t deserve this': Inflation hits Turkish people hard

Many people in Turkey are facing increased hardship as prices of food and other goods have soared

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12 jurors randomly selected by Kyle Rittenhouse will decide his fate

Kyle Rittenhouse helped on Tuesday to randomly select the 12 jurors to decide his fate by reaching into a metal raffle drum and drawing numbers.

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WATCH: 'Air taxi' takes to the skies over Seoul's Gimpo airport

The pilot demonstrates futuristic urban air mobility with this this "air taxi."

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WATCH: Flooding in western Canada shuts down roads and bridges

Heavy rains clobbered the western Canadian province of British Columbia, triggering landslides, shutting down roads, prompting the evacuation of an entire town and forcing an oil pipeline to close.

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Ping-pong ball bounce could determine vaccine mandate's fate

The fate of President Joe Biden's mandate that larger employers require workers to be vaccinated could come down to the bounce of a ping-pong ball

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DC to drop most indoor mask requirements next week

The District of Columbia will lift its indoor mask requirement starting next week, as local COVID infection cases continue to trend downward

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Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve — with vax proof

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says crowds will once again fill Times Square this New Year’s Eve

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Nigerian judicial panel condemns 2020 Lekki toll gate shooting as 'a massacre'

Lethal violence committed by Nigeria's military on the night of October 20, 2020 could be considered a "massacre," a government-appointed panel concluded Monday -- contradicting previous official accounts of the incident.

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Cuban activists blockaded at home amid protest clampdown

Cuban activists said they were forcibly trapped inside their homes on Monday, as the government clamped down on plans for opposition protests on the island.

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Medical staff at Astroworld responded to 11 cardiac arrests at the same time, CEO of medic company says

The CEO of ParaDocs, the medic company hired by Astroworld organizers, spoke on camera for the first time Monday to "set the record straight" on what his team did and to defend how hard his staff of more than 70 people worked to save lives.

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Jury to begin weighing Kyle Rittenhouse's fate after lawyers make final arguments

A jury could begin deliberating the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse after hearing what is expected to be starkly different theories in the Wisconsin homicide case.

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Voluntary recall issued for ABUS youth helmets due to risk of head injury

The recall involves the ABUS ACM (MountZ) youth medium-sized helmets.

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Details emerge in case against mom of teen who went missing

Criminal charges of child endangerment have been filed against the mother of a 14-year-old New Jersey teen who went missing.

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As Xi and Biden meet, the US has stopped pretending it's not trying to contain China



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Migrant accuses Belarusian forces of beatings on trek to Polish border

A growing body of evidence suggests that Belarusian forces are directly influencing attempts by migrants to breach the border with Poland. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen visits a migrant shelter on the Polish side of the border where a migrant from Iraq claims he was beaten by Belarusian soldiers.

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Florida GOP moves to combat vaccine mandates, virus rules

Florida lawmakers have begun debating a package of bills to combat coronavirus vaccine mandates, continuing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fight against virus rules

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Heavy NW rains bring flooding, evacuations, school closures

Heavy rainfall in Washington state caused flooding that forced school closures and evacuation warnings as storms continued in the Pacific Northwest

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Charities see more crypto donations. Who is benefiting?

As the biggest cryptocurrencies flirt with record highs in value, they are increasingly becoming bigger sources of revenue for charities

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OSHA, South Dakota pork plant settle coronavirus complaint

Federal safety regulators reach an agreement with Smithfield Foods to settle a contested citation of the company’s coronavirus safety measures during a massive outbreak last year at the South Dakota pork processing plant

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5 teens hospitalized after shooting at park in Aurora, Colorado

There are reports that multiple people were shot near a high school in Aurora, Colorado.

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Jordan Turpin details making 911 call moments after she escaped 'house of horrors'

"My two little sisters right now are chained up," Turpin told the dispatcher.

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Biden and Xi to engage in critical talks amid fierce tensions

When Chinese President Xi Jinping beams into the White House on Monday evening for a virtual summit with President Joe Biden, the two men will need no introduction.

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Father died saving daughter in plane crash, family friend says

A victim in a Michigan plane crash died while saving his eldest daughter's life, a family friend and business partner said.

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Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn's call for 'one religion' in US swiftly condemned

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's call for "one religion" in the US to win the battle of good versus evil has garnered sharp backlash from a range of critics.

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John Deere reaches 3rd tentative deal with workers as strike hits 1 month

The tentative agreement now heads to a ratification vote.

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US condemns Russian anti-satellite test it says created 'dangerous' debris field

The U.S. on Monday condemned a weekend Russian anti-satellite test it said created a "dangerous" debris field.

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DeSantis proposes $25M restoration of Miami's 'Ellis Island'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a $25 million investment to repair Miami's Freedom Tower

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Biden holds signing ceremony for bipartisan infrastructure bill



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Alex Jones found liable in Sandy Hook defamation lawsuit

The radio host didn't comply with the court's document requests, the judge said.

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Washington seeks over $38 billion from opioid distributors

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has taken the state’s case against the nation’s three biggest drug distributors to trial

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Police investigate video of racist rant encouraging a Black student to take her own life

Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating a racist video shared widely on social media where a young girl is seen spewing hateful, racist slurs towards a Black high school student, encouraging her to take her own life.

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Indian police kill 26 Maoist militants, including a senior leader

Police in India's western state of Maharashtra have killed at least 26 Maoist militants, including a top leader, in an ambush operation in dense forest, a top government official said on Sunday.

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Women's Tennis Association calls on China to investigate Peng Shuai sexual assault allegations

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) on Sunday called on the Chinese government to investigate allegations of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai against a former state leader, insisting the former top-ranked doubles player should be "heard, not censored."

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CNN exclusive: Aides worn out by dysfunction in vice president's office

Many current and former West Wing aides say that Vice President Kamala Harris is not being adequately prepared or positioned, and instead is being sidelined, causing frustration among staffers.

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9-year-old injured at Astroworld Festival dies, bringing death toll to 10

The 9-year-old boy who was injured at the Astroworld Festival died Sunday, according to family attorney Ben Crump.

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Lawmaker tweets about flooding same day she votes 'no' on infrastructure bill

CNN's Pamela Brown takes on GOP lawmakers who voted 'no' for the bipartisan infrastructure bill despite their states' need for infrastructure improvements.

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Cambodia ends quarantine for vaccinated travelers

Cambodia will stop requiring quarantine for travelers who have been vaccinated for Covid-19 starting on November 15, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Sunday.

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Rare November tornadoes hit Connecticut, Rhode Island

National Weather Service says tornadoes hit Rhode Island, southeast Connecticut.

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Myanmar political standoff leaves economy in tatters

The military takeover in Myanmar has set its economy back years, if not decades, as political unrest and violence disrupt banking, trade and livelihoods and millions slide deeper into poverty

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9-year-old who was trampled by crowd at Astroworld music festival dies from injuries

The 9-year-old who was hospitalized following the violent Astroworld festival crowd surge earlier this month has died from his injuries, his family confirmed Sunday.

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Former New Orleans mayor Landrieu to manage Biden's $1T plan

President Joe Biden has chosen a former New Orleans mayor, Mitch Landrieu, to supervise his $1 trillion infrastructure plan

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National Public Radio books editor Petra Mayer dies at 46

The books editor for National Public Radio has died at 46

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WATCH: Video shows aftermath of plane crash in Michigan

A commuter plane crashed while landing on a Lake Michigan island, leaving four people dead and an 11-year-old critically injured.

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'Watered-down hope': Experts wanted more from climate pact

Crunching the numbers, they see a quite different and warmer Earth.

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Gunmen in Mexico kill family of 5, wound 8-month old baby

Mexico authorities say gunmen assaulted a house and killed five family members.

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Wilbur Smith, prolific author of adventure tales, dies at 88

Wilbur Smith was a bestselling author who wrote dozens of adventure novels.

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WATCH: Baby Yoda balloon debuts ahead of Thanksgiving parade

The Grogu balloon made its debut at the Macy's Balloonfest ahead of the 95th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as vice president



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'Anxious and scared': Hospitalizations surge as Colorado officials push boosters

On average, 230 COVID-19 positive patients are being admitted to the hospital each day in Colorado.

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Funeral held for Texas teen who died at Astroworld festival

Brianna Rodriguez was killed as the crowd pushed toward the stage at Astroworld

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1969 heist solved after man's 'unassuming' life in hiding

Federal marshals in Ohio say a 1969 bank robbery has been closed.

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WATCH: Excited dog introduces himself to dolphins in Florida

An excited dog in Florida couldn't resist jumping into the water when he spotted dolphins offshore.

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Schools in New Delhi to close for a week amid severe air pollution crisis

Schools in India's capital Delhi -- often ranked as one of the world's most polluted capitals -- will be physically closed for a week from Monday as severe air pollution blankets the city, the chief minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, said Saturday.

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Investigators track down Cleveland bank teller who stuffed $215K into a paper bag after his shift 52 years ago -- and vanished

Theodore John Conrad showed up for work as a bank teller in Cleveland. At the end of his shift, the then 20-year-old stole $215,000, stuffed it into a paper bag -- and vanished, authorities said.

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Former Japanese princess moves to New York with newlywed husband

Former Japanese Princess Mako moved to the United States on Sunday with her newlywed husband, commoner Kei Kumuro, after Mako exited Japan's royal family, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Southwest employee hospitalized after being assaulted by passenger, airline says

The incident took place during the boarding process.

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Japan's former princess leaves for US with commoner husband

A Japanese princess gave up the throne to marry her commoner college sweetheart.

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Economic discontent, criticisms of Biden lift GOP to record early advantage: POLL

A new ABC News/Washington Post poll.

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Blinken voices concerns over Taiwan to Chinese foreign minister ahead of Biden-Xi summit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over China's continued pressure against Taiwan in a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday, as the two countries prepare for a highly anticipated virtual summit between their leaders.

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Hospital suspends doctor's privileges for spreading 'misinformation' about Covid-19

A Texas hospital says it has suspended the privileges of a doctor who spread misinformation about Covid-19 on her social media.

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4 people killed in plane crash on Michigan’s Beaver Island

Four of the five people aboard a commuter plane died, officials said.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Sam Huff dies at 87

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Washington and New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff died Saturday, Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder said in a statement.

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Inflation, explained: Why prices keep going up and who's to blame

Confused about inflation? You're not alone.

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Chris Daughtry postpones shows following the sudden death of his daughter

"American Idol" alum Chris Daughtry postponed a series of concert dates following the sudden death of his daughter, Hannah, his band announced on social media Saturday.

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Adoptive parents plead not guilty to murder of daughter, 6, as court documents describe horrific abuse allegations

A Hawaii couple charged with the murder of their adopted 6-year-old daughter pleaded not guilty via an attorney Friday, as court documents allege abusive treatment leading up to the girl's death, including her being kept in a dog cage to stop her searching for food.

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Federal court rejects Oklahoma death row inmates appeal

Four Oklahoma death row inmates scheduled for execution in the next three months

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Scottsdale police investigating school board president

He allegedly distributed a dossier on some parents, including photos, finances.

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WATCH: Customer throws soup at restaurant manager in Texas

Surveillance footage captured an angry customer throwing a soup container in the face of the restaurant manager in Texas. “No physical injuries were sustained,” police said.

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WATCH: Hail batters parts of New York and New Jersey

Large amounts of hail pounded parts of New York and New Jersey as strong thunderstorms swept through the region.

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Some Afghans trying to flee country face exorbitant costs as Blinken touts success of efforts to help Americans

Afghans desperate to flee the country are increasingly having to negotiate with private operators charging exorbitant sums while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that all Americans who have asked to leave Afghanistan have been offered an opportunity to do so.

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Beloved 'Dolphin Tale' star Winter died of twisted intestine

The condition is found in as any living being with intestines.

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COP26 updates: Countries officially adopt Glasgow Climate Pact

Leaders from nearly every country in the world have converged upon Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

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Over 50 dead and 12 injured after clashes at same Ecuadorian prison where a riot left more than 100 dead in September

At least 58 inmates died and 12 were injured after violence broke out at one of Ecuador's largest prisons.

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COP26 negotiators reach a deal after marathon talks

• The US and China are the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters. But who's worse?

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Woman killed in Atlanta park was stabbed, cut over 50 times, autopsy shows

A woman killed while walking her dog in an Atlanta park this past summer was stabbed and cut over 50 times, according to a medical examiner's report released this week.

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Friday, November 12, 2021

Madison Cawthorn says he's switching districts, a sign of Republican infighting

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a Republican representing North Carolina's 11th district, shook up next year's congressional race on Thursday night.

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Amazon workers in New York withdraw petition to unionize

The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed that a group of Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York has withdrawn its petition to hold a vote to unionize

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Utah girl's suicide spurs new investigation into bullying

A Utah school district says Friday it will open an independent investigation into alleged bullying of a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide

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Number of people quitting their jobs hits new high in September

Many are reevaluating their life and work in the wake of the pandemic.

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2 ex-Oklahoma officers convicted of murder in stun gun death

Two former Oklahoma police officers face up to 10 years in prison after being convicted of murder for using their stun guns more than 50 times on an unarmed man who later died

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Daughter of former NBA player throws punch during game

Former NBA player Corey Benjamin has issued an apology after seeing a widely-viewed online video showing his teenage daughter sucker-punch an opponent during a Southern California girls’ basketball game

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Attorney in Arbery case facing criticism: 'We don't want any more Black pastors'

A defense attorney in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial apologized a day after he said there shouldn't be "any more Black pastors" in the Glynn County, Georgia, courtroom.

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Britney Spears' conservatorship terminated

The arrangement had been in place since 2008.

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Britney Spears' conservatorship ends

Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship is over.

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Trump scores legal wins after Summer Zervos drops lawsuit and Cohen's suit against Trump Org. dismissed

Former President Donald Trump scored two big legal victories Friday and avoided having to sit for a deposition in a defamation lawsuit after former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos agreed to drop her claims, according to a court filing, and a New York judge granted Trump's motion to dismiss a 2019 lawsuit filed by his former personal attorney Michael Cohen against the Trump Organization.

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Jon Gruden sues NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell

Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden in a lawsuit alleges the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell sought to destroy his career and reputation through a malicious and orchestrated campaign.

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Kamala Harris' Paris trip puts a band-aid on deteriorating US-France relations

Kamala Harris is a hit in Paris.

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Man shot by trooper among many with mental illness history

Court records show that a man killed by Virginia State Police had been mentally ill for years

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Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crash

Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crash

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2 Iowa teens formally charged in death of Iowa teacher

Two southeast Iowa teenagers have been formally charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of a high school Spanish teacher

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'Evil roaming’: Texas trial set for man charged in 18 deaths

A man is scheduled to go on trial next week in the deaths of one of 18 women he’s charged with killing in Texas over a two-year span

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EXPLAINER: How power and ideology define Xi's rise in China

Xi Jinping has taken a stronger grasp of China's ruling Communist Party.

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Gang allows fuel to flow in Haiti -- but just for a week

A powerful Haitian gang leader says he is easing a chokehold on fuel deliveries that has caused a growing crisis for hospitals, gas stations and even water supplies across the nation’s capital

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Justice Department charges Steve Bannon with criminal contempt of Congress

The Justice Department has charged former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress.

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Jen Psaki returns to White House briefing room after testing positive for Covid-19

White House press secretary Jen Psaki returned to the White House briefing room Friday for the first time since testing positive for Covid-19, telling reporters she completed a 10-day quarantine and received a negative Covid-19 test on Thursday.

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Trump's former chief of staff fails to show for Jan. 6 committee deposition

Mark Meadows wants a court to resolve Donald Trump's claims of executive privilege before he cooperates with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

WATCH: Bison herd wanders down Yellowstone road

A herd of bison wandered up the road in Yellowstone National Park, making for a majestic sight for visitors.

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WATCH: Man sets record for standing atop hot air balloon

A French daredevil set a world record for standing on top of a hot air balloon as it flew at an altitude of over 13,000 feet.

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Hong Kong's 'Captain America' protester jailed for nearly 6 years under security law

A Hong Kong activist dubbed "Captain America 2.0" for wielding the superhero's shield at pro-democracy protests was jailed for nearly six years on Thursday under a national security law, after a court ruled he promoted independence from China.

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Xi gets 'history resolution', only the third ever issued by the Chinese Communist Party



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Durham probe offers fresh support for man who has long denied being 'dossier' source

An indictment in the investigation into how officials probed Donald Trump's ties to Russia has raised new questions about the sourcing of the Steele dossier.

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Democrats move to censure Gosar over violent video attacking Biden, AOC

House Democrats on Friday will introduce a measure to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for tweeting a video violently attacking President Biden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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SpaceX capsule, carrying four astronauts, docks with the International Space Station

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts approached the International Space Station, which orbits more than 200 miles above Earth, and made a gentle in-orbit meet-up, kicking off the astronauts' six-month stay at the space station.

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The 'floating hotel' rusting away in North Korea

It was once an exclusive five-star resort floating directly over Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Today, it sits dilapidated in a North Korean port, a 20-minute drive from the Demilitarized Zone, the restricted area that separates the two Koreas.

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Mars rover scrapes at rock to 'look at something no one's ever seen'

The Perseverance rover took a well-deserved break in October during solar conjunction, but it's back to investigating intriguing rocks in Jezero Crater on Mars.

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Indonesian Islamic body forbids crypto as currency

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), a top body of clerics, has ruled that using cryptocurrencies as a means of payment is unlawful in Islam, but trading of digital assets could be allowed, one of its leaders said on Thursday.

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These companies are using oceans and rivers to generate electricity

As the world looks to curb climate change and reduce fossil fuel emissions, some companies are focusing on a relatively untapped but vast and abundant source of energy — tidal waves.

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'Unprecedented' COVID situation causes city's hospitals to enact crisis standards

The two largest hospital systems in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have activated crisis standards of care due to an "unprecedented level" of activity during the pandemic.

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Trader Joe's chicken recalled due to possible bone contamination

Innovative Solutions, Inc., is recalling approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products.

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COVID-19 live updates: Hospitalizations on the rise in 14 states

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 755,000 Americans.

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Judges in Arbery, Rittenhouse cases frustrated as they work to maintain fair trials

Judges presiding over the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial and the case against three white men in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery have both struggled to maintain fairness.

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

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